Sentences Test 50

A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry is called a pen, Option C. Option A, 'Cellar' is a room below the ground in a house to store wine or coal. Option B 'Sty' means is a small enclosed place where pigs are kept. Option D 'Lair' is a place where wild animals live, often underground or hidden. Thus, options A,B and D are incorrect and correct option is option C, Pen.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option B, 'Volume'. Volume means the amount of space within an object. It also refers to one book in the set of related books. Sentence I means that the particular volume of the book gives desired knowledge about this topic. Sentence II means for packaging, one needs to have an idea of the volume of the box in which items need to be kept. Option A, 'text' means written words in a book.. Option C, 'matter' means situation or subject being dealt with. Option D, 'edition' means version of a published text. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect options and the word that has same meaning as the italicized words in the given sentences is Option B, Volume.

'Postscipt', Option C is 'anything written in a letter after it is signed'. Option A, Posterity means all the future generations of people. Option B 'Postdiction' involves explanation after the fact. Option D, 'Corrigendum' is a mistake in printed text that needs to be corrected. Thus, the correct word of the phrase is option C, Postscript and other options A, B and D are incorrect.

One word that can be substituted for the phrase ''A person who has no money to pay off his debts" is option D, insolvent. Option A, Debtor is the person that owes money. Option B 'Pauper' is a very poor person. Option C 'Beggar' is a person who is usually homeless and asks others for money or food. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and option D, Insolvent is the correct word for the phrase.

The word used for the phrase 'The act of killing one's wife' is 'Uxoricide', Option B.  Option A 'Genocide' is a massacre or deliberate killing of large number of people. Option C 'Canicide' is a dog killer. Option D 'Avicide' means a substance used to kill birds. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct option is Option B, 'Uxoricide'.

The word for the phrase 'Part of a church in which bells hang' is called Option C, Belfry. Option A 'Minaret' is a tall, thin tower on or near a mosque from which Muslims are called to pray. Option B 'Chapel' is a part of church used for private prayer. . Option D 'Spire' is a tall, pointed structure on the top of a church tower. So, the options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct option is option C, Belfry.

Option C, Hymn is the word for the phrase 'A song embodying religious and sacred emotions'. Option A, Lyric means the word of the song or poem. Option B, Ode is usually a poem dedicated to a person or a subject, generally praising them. Option D, Ballad is a slow romantic song that tells a story. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the option C, Hymn is the correct option.

The word for the phrase 'Practice of a married person having an extra marital relationship' is 'Adultery', Option D. Option A 'Polygamy' is. the practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. Option B 'Puberty' means time when one reaches sexual maturity. Option C 'Lechery' is lustfulness. Thus, the options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct option is Option D, Adultery.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option E, 'Appropriate'. Appropriate means suitable or proper. It also means to take something for one's own use, without owner's permission. Sentence I means that officer managed to take a large amount of money for himself from the public funds. Sentence II means that the remarks he made were not proper in presence of the members of the Board. Option A, 'defalcate' means the illegal use of money by someone who was responsible for it. Option B, 'opine' means to suggest or propose. Option C, 'Proper' means genuine. Option D, 'divest' means deprive. Thus, options A, B, C and D are incorrect and the correct word is option E, appropriate.

The word for the phrase 'An entertainer who performs difficult physical actions' is 'Acrobat'. Option A 'Clown' is a comic entertainer in circus . Option B 'Artist' is a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. Option C 'Magician' is a person who performs magic shows . Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct option is option D 'Acrobat'.