Sentences Test 1

The correct answer is Option B.

We are to choose from the given options the preposition that correctly completes the sentence.

Option A: WITH is used where there is a meaning of connection and companionship. There is no such meaning intended in the given sentence.

Option C: FOR is used in the meaning of relation or favour or reason and it is not grammatically correct in the given sentence.

Option D: FROM means 'starting point', but there is no en-point mentioned in the sentence. There is no such meaning intended in the given sentence.

Hence these options are not the correct options.

Option B: TO is used to indicate direction or destination. The destination of the devotees is the temple. The temple attracts the devotees.

Therefore Option B is the correct answer.

Option D is the correct option because ‘with’ means ‘using’. It is described that ‘besan confections are saturated’ and ‘with’ is the most appropriate grammatically to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Option A is incorrect because ‘from’ indicates ‘removal from something’. It is not the appropriate preposition for this sentence as it mentioned that the besan confections are saturated and ‘from’ does not complete the meaning of the sentence.
Option B is incorrect because ‘of’ means ‘made up from’. In the given context, 'with' is better suited stylistically than 'of'.
Option C is incorrect because ‘in’ means ‘included’. It is not the appropriate preposition for this sentence. 

In the above mentioned passage, the correct word for the blank (42) is Option B, “fame.”

The passage speaks about a special delicacy that is served at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. Millions of devotees throng the temple for this delicacy which is made with the help of certain ingredients in a varied way. Thus in blank (42), the dish is said to have got international recognition and acclaim. The word that comes closer to the meaning of recognition and acclaim is the word fame, that is Option B.

The other options “taste”, “claim” and “love” do not give the literal meaning of the same, and hence are wrong or not suitable for the blank.

In the above mentioned passage, the correct word for the blank (43) is Option C,“patent.”

The word patent has the literal meaning in accordance with the mentioned qualities of the dish that is to be legally protected against imitations. The dictionary meaning of the word patent is related to copying or plagiarism and hence is the correct answer.

The other option “index” is used to describe a measure, while “quality” is the attribute of an object and “reward” is the return got for something successful, hence not qualifying to be the answers.

Option A is correct because ‘shot’ means ‘an attempt’. As there is the Talent Search Examination, ‘take a shot’ means ‘to give it a try’. Thus, option A is the right answer.
Option B is incorrect because ‘trial’ means ‘a test of performance or quality or an examination of evidence in a court’. ‘Trial’ is not the appropriate word in this context.
Option C is incorrect because ‘hit’ means ‘reach a target or level’. ‘Hit’ is not the appropriate grammatical word in this context.
Option D is incorrect because ‘swipe’ means ‘to hit with a swinging blow’. It is not the appropriate grammatical word in this context.

The correct answer is Option B.

A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun.

Option B: THESE is the correct answer as it is used to refer to more than one particular thing. Hence it can be used to refer to the 'besan confections'.

Therefore Option B is the correct answer.

In the above mentioned passage, the correct word for the blank (41) is Option A, “dish.”

The passage speaks about a special delicacy that is served at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. Millions of devotees throng the temple for this delicacy which is made with the help of certain ingredients in a varied way. Thus in blank (41), the only common noun that describes the word delicacy is Dish. The dictionary meaning of the word suggests the same as well.

The other options, Eat, Taste and Joy are words which do not fit in the blank, and are hence wrong.

Option A is the correct option because ‘edible’ means ‘fit to be eaten’. The sentence describes the taste and aroma of the laddu and ‘camphor’ as one of the ingredients used to make it. Hence ‘edible’ is the most logically appropriate word to complete the sentence.
Option B is incorrect because ‘fine’ means ‘good quality’. It is a relatively similar word but not an appropriate option for this sentence.
Option C is incorrect because ‘light’ refers to 'weight’. It is not an appropriate word to describe the camphor.
Option D is incorrect because ‘pious’ means ‘religious’. It does not complete the meaning of the sentence. It is important for the word to be consistent with the other words in the sentence. Edible fits the bill best.

The correct answer is Option C.

The phrase 'a roller coaster ride' is generally used to convey a ride that causes amusement and thrill.

We are to complete the given sentence with the word that correctly describes the ride in a bus over the pot-holed road. Such a journey over the pot-holed road is one of ups and downs and reminds of a roller coaster ride which also is full of ups and downs, jerks and bumpy. Hence Option C is the correct answer.

The remaining options are incorrect because:

Options A,B and D i.e. train, boat and bicycle rides do not cause excitement and amusement. It is not jerky and full of ups and downs and therefore bears no similarity with a roller coaster ride. 

Thus Option C is the correct answer.

Option C is the correct answer because ‘eager’ means ‘strongly wanting to do’. It is described in the sentence that the devotees are drawn to the temple especially for the laddu. Hence ‘eager’ is the right word to complete the meaning of the sentence.
Option A is incorrect because ‘seen’ means ‘to see’. It is not the appropriate word to complete the meaning of this sentence.
Option B is incorrect because ‘look’ means ‘direct one’s eye’. ‘Look’ is relatively similar in meaning but not appropriate for this context.
Option D is incorrect because ‘find’ means ‘to search’. It is not an appropriate word for this sentence.