Sentences Test 57

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Question 1
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A sudden rush of wind

A
Gale

B
Typhoon

C
Gust

D
Storm

Solution

Option C: 'Gust' is a sudden strong rush of wind.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.
Option A: 'Gale' is a very strong wind, like a storm or a tornado.
Option B: 'Typhoon' is a mature tropical cyclone, and can cause mass destruction to nature and man.
Option D: Storm is a violent disturbance in the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain or thunder.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
Not conforming to ordinary rules of behaviour

A
Lunatic

B
Absurd

C
Eccentric

D
Maniacal

Solution

Option C: 'Eccentric' (in reference to a person) means 'unconventional and a bit strange'.
'Unconventional' means 'not based on or conforming to what is generally believed'.
Hence this word substitutes the given words in meaning and option C is correct.
Option A: 'Lunatic' means 'a person who is mentally ill', 'extremely foolish or eccentric behaviour'. This word has an extreme meaning compared to the given group of words.
Option B: 'Absurd' means 'wildly unreasonable or illogical'. It has a negative connotation.
Option D: 'Maniacal' means 'exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
One who takes delight in excessive cruelty

A
Anarchist

B
Sophist

C
Sadist

D
Nihilist

Solution

Option C: 'Sadist' is a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.
Option A: 'Anarchist' is a person who believes in anarchy.
Anarchy is the absence of a government and absolute freedom of the individual.
Option B: 'Sophist' is a paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in Greece.
Option D: 'Nihilist' is a person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A person who helps you break the law

A
Spy

B
Collaborator

C
Ally

D
Accomplice

Solution

Option D: 'Accomplice' is a person who helps another commit a crime (an unlawful thing).
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option D is correct.
Option A: 'Spy' is 'a person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities of another country or organisation'.
Option B: 'Collaborator' is a 'person who works together with another person for a special purpose'.
Option C: 'Ally' is someone who 'helps and supports someone else'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
Through which light cannot pass

A
Dull

B
Dark

C
Obscure

D
Opaque

Solution

Option D: 'Opaque' means 'not able to see through, particularly because light cannot pass through it'.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option D is correct.
Option A: 'Dull' means 'lacking brightness or sheen'.
Option B: 'Dark' means 'with little or no light'.
Option C: 'Obscure' means 'not discovered or known about'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin

A
Favouritism

B
Nepotism

C
Corruption

D
Worldliness

Solution

Option B: 'Nepotism' means 'favouring one's relatives and friends by giving them jobs'. It means the same as the given group of words.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option B is correct.
Option A: 'Favouritism' is the 'practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another'.
Option C: 'Corruption' means 'dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, usually involving bribery'.
Option D: 'Worldliness' means 'the quality of being experienced and sophisticated'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A person who is reserved in talks

A
Reticent

B
Silent

C
Mendicant

D
Garrulous

Solution

Option A: 'Reticent' means 'not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily'.
'Reserved' means 'slow to reveal one's emotions or opinions'. It means the same as the given group of words.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option A is correct.
Option B: 'Silent' means 'without talking', 'doing something without being noticed'.
Option C: 'Mendicant' means 'a person who begs'.
Option D: 'Garrulous' means 'excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A short stay at a place

A
Halt

B
Interlude

C
Intermission

D
Sojourn

Solution

Option D: 'Sojourn' means 'a temporary stay'. It means the same as the given group of words.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option D is correct.
Option A: 'Halt' means 'bring or come to an abrupt stop'.
Option B: 'Interlude' means 'an intervening period of time, an interval'.
Option C: 'Intermission' means 'a pause or break'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
One who sacrifices his life for a cause

A
Soldier

B
Revolutionary

C
Martyr

D
Patriot

Solution

Option C: 'Martyr' is 'a person who is killed for his beliefs or another cause'.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.
Option A: 'Soldier' is 'a person who serves in the army'.
Option B: 'Revolutionary' is 'a person who engages in political revolution (sudden change in political power)'.
Option D: 'Patriot' is 'a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against any form of threat'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
Constant effort to achieve something

A
Perseverance

B
Attempt

C
Enthusiasm

D
Vigour

Solution

Option A: 'Perseverance' means 'continued effort and determination'. Hence this word substitutes for the given words and option A is correct.
Option B: 'Attempt' means 'make an effort to achieve or complete something'.
Option C: 'Enthusiasm' means 'intense and eager enjoyment or approval'.
Option D: 'Vigour' means 'physical strength and good health'.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.

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Question 1

Gale

Typhoon

Gust

Storm

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Question 2

Lunatic

Absurd

Eccentric

Maniacal

Solution

Question 3

Anarchist

Sophist

Sadist

Nihilist

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Question 4

Spy

Collaborator

Ally

Accomplice

Solution

Question 5

Dull

Dark

Obscure

Opaque

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Question 6

Favouritism

Nepotism

Corruption

Worldliness

Solution

Question 7

Reticent

Silent

Mendicant

Garrulous

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Question 8

Halt

Interlude

Intermission

Sojourn

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Question 9

Soldier

Revolutionary

Martyr

Patriot

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Question 10

Perseverance

Attempt

Enthusiasm

Vigour

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