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Quiz Date: 16th April 2020
Directions (1-5): In the following
questions, a phrase is given in bold whose meaning can be inferred from one of
the highlighted words/phrases of four sentences given below each phrase. Choose
the most appropriate meaning of the phrase among the four options that can also
be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence.
If none of the sentences conveys the correct meaning, choose (e) i.e., “None of
the above” as your answer.
Q1. Rule out
(a) Loss is met
with at each step, and the great problem is to eliminate this waste.
(b) She was not
in harmony with the old man, and would do nothing to defeat my plan.
(c) The combs
were broken which gave the bees a setback
from which they did not recover.
(d) Worst of all and most fatal is the disease of the marrow, by which the
whole course of the body is reversed.
(e) None of the
above.
Q2. Over the counter
(a) Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
(b) The words
came like a stunning blow where a verbal counter-argument
was expected.
(c) They will make a higher bid for the company in the hope of dissuading
competing businesses from counter-bidding.
(d) Brokers can
use the system to look up prices or enter quotes for the direct trade of securities.
(e) None of the
above.
Q3. Work around
(a) The
preacher was trying to explain to us
the eternal duration of God's punishment.
(b) Who is
there amongst you who cannot or who will not justify when they are accused?
(c) One easy modus operandi is to select Control
Panel and to double-click the internet icon.
(d) All the
gentlemen in the office showed a desire to serve and advise me.
(e) None of the
above.
Q4. Put paid to
(a) You cannot forestall that; you must depend upon
your own self-confidence.
(b) You are so
rich, and so prudent, that the word in capital letters cannot frighten you.
(c) A great
French poet says that happy nights make
happy days in matrimony.
(d) The sight of a modern monument throws one into melancholy even while an
ancient one has not ceased to enrapture.
(e) None of the
above.
Q5. Do away with
(a) The only
one who walked pretty soberly was the head-master, who had to uphold his dignity.
(b) They will abolish themselves when their work is
done, but not before.
(c) How could
an enlightened century give birth to
so monstrous a delusion?
(d) Your attack
is passed over, and there's no more danger, if you 'll keep quiet.
(e) None of the
above.
Directions (6-10): Pick out the words opposite or nearly so in the
meaning of the given words.
Q6. FERVENT
(a) Fiery
(b) Arbour
(c) Poisonous
(d) Apathetic
(e) Original
Q7. REPUGNANCE
(a) Sonorous
(b) Predilection
(c) Incision
(d) Divulge
(e) Antipathy
Q8. EMBELLISH
(a) Garnish
(b) Disfigure
(c) Adorn
(d) Disarm
(e) Perish
Q9. ESTRANGE
(a) Expedient
(b) Alienate
(c) Amalgamate
(d) Prompt
(e) Obnoxious
Q10. BESTIAL
(a) Least
acceptable
(b) Unanimated
(c) Heavenly
(d) Humane
(e) Extravagant
Direction (11-15): Select the
phrase/connector (STARTERS) from the given three options which can be used to
form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same
meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.
Q11.
(1) India is a
vibrant democracy today.
(2) Politics in the battleground state is still influenced by the Hindu
caste system, a social hierarchy with its origins in antiquity.
(i)Even though India today…
(ii)As India today is
(iii)Despite India being a vibrant…
(a)Only (i) is correct,
(b)Only (ii) is correct,
(c)Only (iii) is correct,
(d)Both (i) and (iii) are correct,
(e)Both (ii) and (iii) are correct
Q12.
(1) Grid-connected
large-scale installations have received maximum attention.
(2) There is
slow progress on rooftop solar.
(i) While grid-connected …
(ii)Receiving maximum attention,
the…….
(iii) Slow progress on rooftop
solar.…
(a)Only (i) is correct,
(b)Only (ii) is correct,
(c)Only (iii) is correct,
(d)Both (i) and (ii) are correct,
(e)Both (ii) and (iii) are correct
Q13.
(1) I did not
receive any packet from Sonaksi.
(2) I also did
not receive any phone call from her.
(i) Neither did
I receive…
(ii) Clearly l
did not…
(iii) Either I
did not…
(a)Only (i) is correct,
(b)Only (ii) is correct,
(c)Only (iii) is correct,
(d)Both (i) and (ii) are correct,
(e) Both (i) and (iii) are correct
Q14.
(1) All those who value human life and other forms of life have been getting
nervous and restless whenever the threat of nuclear weapons appears as happened
recently when the Korean crisis accentuated.
(2) It is due
to all the possible dangers of nuclear or depleted uranium weapons.
(i)Owing to all the possible…
(ii)As all those who value…
(iii)Given all the possible…
(a)Only (i) is correct
(b)Only (ii) is correct
(c)Only (iii) is correct
(d)Both (i) and (iii) are correct
(e)All are correct
Q15.
(1) Tighter immigration and visa requirements in the United States and the
United Kingdom are set to come into force.
(2) Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two
countries as the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.
(i)Considering that tighter…
(ii)As tighter immigration…
(iii)In view of the fact that
tighter…
(a)Only (i) is correct
(b)Only (ii) is correct
(c)Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(d)Both (ii) and (iii) are correct
(e)All are correct
SOLUTIONS
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrase “rule out” means to prevent the participation,
consideration, or inclusion of. Among the four sentences, the most
suitable word or phrase that defines its meaning is “to eliminate” and thus the phrase
can replace the existing word without altering the meaning of the sentence.
However, the other words are not the correct explanation of the given phrase.
The word “setback” means a reversal or check in progress.
Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The idiom “over the counter”
is generally used in finance and economics which is used to describe shares that are traded
directly between dealers (= people and organizations that buy and sell for
others), rather than on a stock market. Among the four options, the
most appropriate phrase that generates the meaning of the idiom is mentioned in
the sentence (d), “the direct trade of”. The idiom can also
replace the existing phrase without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Hence option (d) is the correct choice.
Counterproductive means having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted. Counter-argument means an argument
against another argument, idea, or suggestion. Counter-bidding means a situation in which someone offers to pay
more than someone else for a company,
property, etc.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. The phrase “work around” means a
method for overcoming a problem or limitation in a program or system. Among
the four options, the word/phrase mentioned in the sentence (c) gives
the exact meaning of the given phrase which can also replace the existing one
without altering the exact meaning of the sentence. Other words do not justify
the appropriate meaning of the phrase. The word “modus operandi” means a
particular way or method of doing something. Hence option (c) is the
correct choice.
Justify means show or prove to be right or reasonable.
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrase “put paid to” means stop
abruptly; destroy. Among the given four options, only the word
mentioned in the first statement defines the correct meaning of it. The word “forestall”
means prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance
action. Other words are not the correct explanation of the phrase.
Hence option (a) is the correct choice. Enrapture
means give intense pleasure or joy to.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The phrase “Do away with” means to
get rid of or destroy something. Among the given options, the word
mentioned in the sentence (b) gives the exact meaning of the phrase and thus
can be replaced by the given phrase without altering the meaning of the
sentence. Other words or phrases are not the correct explanation of the given
phrase. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Uphold means confirm or support (something which has been
questioned).
Keep quiet means refrain or prevent someone from speaking or from disclosing
something secret.
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. Apathetic is an antonym of
fervent.
Fervent means having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm,
or concern.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Antipathy is similar in meaning to repugnance Repugnance means
intense disgust.
Antipathy means a deep-seated
feeling of aversion.
Predilection means a preference or
special liking for something; a bias in favour of something
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Disfigure is an antonym of
Embellish
Embellish means make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative
details or features.
Disfigure means spoil the appearance of.
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. Alienate is similar in meaning
to estrange
Estrange means cause (someone) to
be no longer on friendly terms with someone.
Alienate mean to make (someone)
feel isolated or estranged.
Amalgamate means combine or unite
to form one organization or structure
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Noble is an antonym of bestial
Bestial means savagely cruel and depraved.
Humane means having or showing compassion or benevolence
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. (i) Even though India today is a vibrant democracy, politics in the
battleground state is still influenced by the Hindu caste system, a social
hierarchy with its origins in antiquity.
(iii) Despite India being a vibrant democracy today, politics in the
battleground state is still influenced by the Hindu caste system, a social
hierarchy with its origins in antiquity.
S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. (i) While grid-connected large-scale installations have received
maximum attention, there is slow progress on rooftop solar.
S13. Ans.(a)
Sol. (i) Neither did I receive any
packet from Sonaksi nor did I receive any phone call from her.
S14. Ans. (d)
Sol. (i) Owing to all the possible dangers of nuclear or depleted
uranium weapons, all those who value human life and other forms of life have
been getting nervous and restless whenever the threat of such weapons appears
as happened recently when the Korean crisis accentuated.
(iii) Given all the possible dangers of nuclear or depleted uranium weapons,
all those who value human life and other forms of life have been getting
nervous and restless whenever the threat of such weapons appears as happened
recently when the Korean crisis accentuated.
S15. Ans. (e)
Sol. (i) Considering that tighter immigration and visa requirements in
the United States and the United Kingdom are set to come into force,
Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two countries as
the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.
(ii) As tighter immigration and visa requirements in the United States and
the United Kingdom are set to come into force, Netherlands certainly has great
potential in challenging these two countries as the preferred higher
educational destination for Indian students.
(iii) In view of the fact that tighter immigration and visa requirements in
the United States and the United Kingdom are set to come into force,
Netherlands certainly has great potential in challenging these two countries as
the preferred higher educational destination for Indian students.
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