Sentences Test 19

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The audience _____ to take their seats please.

A
Is requested

B
Have requested

C
May request

D
Are requested

Solution

The audience are requested to take their seats please is the correct tense form used here. Option (d) is the right choice while the other options are completely ruled out.
Question 2
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The organization was established at the beginning of this century.
II. The little boy could not twist the cap off the bottle.

A
break

B
turn

C
swing

D
crack

E
dawn

Solution

The word that fits in both the sentences is option B 'turn'. Turn means to rotate or move. The context of sentence I is that organization was established when the century began i.e. when the previous century got over and turned to begin a new one. The context of second sentence is that the boy couldn't turn the cap off the bottle. Option A 'break' means to separate into pieces. Option C 'swing' means to oscillate. Both of these options, A and C cannot be used in sentence II. Option D, 'crack' means to fracture or split. Option E 'dawn' means sunrise. These options D and E cannot be used in Sentence II. Thus, the best fit word for the sentences is option B, turn.
Question 3
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The story is so dramatic that one cannot guess the ultimate result.
II. I could not understand the purpose of his visit.

A
motive

B
end

C
consequence

D
lot
Question 4
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. He had a very difficult period during his sickness.
II. Kanti's father advised him that IAS was a career worth attempting.

A
competing

B
trying

C
intending

D
contending

E
experimenting

Solution

The best fit for both the sentences is Option B, Trying. Trying is used as an adjective to mean that something is annoying and difficult. The context of sentence I is that the person had a very trying time during his sickness. Trying is also a verb which means to make an attempt or to try. This is the context of second sentence that Kanti's father advised him that IAS is a career worth trying for. Option A 'competing' means striving against one another to win something. Option C 'intending' means planning for a purpose. Option D 'contending' means to assert or say that something is true. Option E 'experimenting' means trying new ideas or methods to determine something. All of these options A, C, D and E do not fit in for both the sentences together. So, the best fit for both the sentences I and II is option B, Trying.
Question 5
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. He failed to produce any reason for his having behaved the way he did.
II. Man must live, struggle and die for a mission.

A
target

B
goal

C
cause

D
purpose

E
explanation

Solution

The word that fits in both the sentences is option C, cause. Cause means origin or the reason why something happens. Cause also means a socially valued principle, like we say social cause. The context of sentence I is that he could not give any reason why he behaved that way. And second sentence means that a man must live, struggle and die for a cause. Option A 'target' is the aim of an attack. Option B 'Goal' means objective or intention. These two options A and B do not fit in sentence II. Option D 'purpose' means motive or reason. Option E 'explanation' means clarification. These two options D and E do not fit in sentence II. Thus, the best fit for both the sentences is option C 'cause.'
Question 6
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The truck was coming and its light was falling straight in my eyes.
II. After the death of the manager, there was no one to properly guide the company.

A
correct

B
head

C
direct

D
hook

E
line

Solution

The best fit for both the sentences I and II is option C, Direct. Direct means straight and it also means manage or administer. The first sentence means that the light of the truck was falling directly into his eyes. Second means that after the death of the manager, no one could properly direct or administer the company. Option A 'correct' means something that is error free. Option B 'head' means to lead. Option D 'hook' means attach or fix. Option E 'line' means group of people or things arranged in a row. So, the options A, B, D and E doesn't fit together. for both sentences Thus, the word that fits in both the sentences is Option C, direct.
Question 7
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. His understanding of the subject was really good.
II. Vijay had to hold on to the handle of the door with all his strength.

A
make

B
power

C
pull

D
seizure

E
grasp

Solution

The word that fits in both the sentences is option E 'grasp'. 'Grasp' means to hold firmly. It also means to understand something. The context of sentence I is that his grasp of that subject is very good. The second sentence means that Vijay had firmly held the handle of the door. Option A 'make' means to build or construct. Option B 'power' means ability to do something. A and B do not fit in sentence I and II. Option C 'pull' means to drag . Option D 'seizure' means capture or take over. These two options D and E do not fit in sentence I. So, the best fit for both the sentences as replacement of the italicized words is Option E 'grasp'.
Question 8
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Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.
A vote of ____ proposed at the end of the meeting.

A
Thanks were

B
Thank was

C
Thanks had been

D
Thanks was

Solution

Vote of thanks was, is the correct use. The expression means a short formal speech in which you thank somebody for something and ask other people to join you in thanking them. As 'A' is used before the subject it will take was (singular verb). Therefore option (d) is the right answer.
Question 9
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Ashok has got a friendly disposition.
II. The warm sunshine in the morning filled my heart with joy.

A
joyous

B
pleasing

C
genial

D
happy

Solution

The apt option for both the sentences is Option B 'Pleasing'. Pleasing means giving a feeling of enjoyment. Sentence I means that Ashok has a pleasing disposition. The context of the second sentence is that the pleasing sunshine-filled person's heart with joy. Option A 'joyous' means cheerful and happy. Option C 'genial' means friendly and good-natured. Option D 'happy' means delighted ans smiling. None of these options A, C and D fit for both the sentences together. So, the best-fit answer is 'Pleasing', Option B.
Question 10
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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. I cannot endure such a loud noise anymore.
II. He preferred to consider the other view.

A
bear

B
support

C
stand

D
opinion

E
position

Solution

The word that is the best fit for both the sentences is option C, Stand. Stand means an attitude towards an issue or viewpoint. This is the context of the second sentence that he preferred to consider the other viewpoint. The other meaning of stand is to be found. This is the context of the first sentence that the person cannot stand such loud noise. Option A 'bear' means carry. Option B 'support' means to give assistance to. So, A and B do not fit in the second sentence. Option D 'Opinion' means the point of view. Option E 'Position' means to arrange something in a particular way. So, D and E do not fit in the first sentence. Thus, the best fit is option C, stand.

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Question 1

Is requested

Have requested

May request

Are requested

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Question 2

break

turn

swing

crack

dawn

Solution

Question 3

motive

end

consequence

lot

Question 4

competing

trying

intending

contending

experimenting

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Question 5

target

goal

cause

purpose

explanation

Solution

Question 6

correct

head

direct

hook

line

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Question 7

make

power

pull

seizure

grasp

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Question 8

Thanks were

Thank was

Thanks had been

Thanks was

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Question 9

joyous

pleasing

genial

happy

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Question 10

bear

support

stand

opinion

position

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