Sentences Test 21

Option C, 'heading' is the apt option that fits in the italicized word of both sentences. Heading as a verb means going towards somewhere. It is also used for the title of a paragraph or book. The sentence I means that Saurabh was heading towards the library when he met me. Sentence II means the newspapers carried the news about the murder with a large heading. Option A 'starting' means to begin. Option B 'venturing' means to do something risky or to volunteer. Option D 'prefixing' means adding something in the beginning. Thus, A, B and D would not fit both the sentences together and the correct option is Option C, heading.

'A disease which ends in death' is option C, Fatal. Option A, 'Contagious' is a disease that can spread from one to another by touch. Option B, 'Lethal' means very harmful or destructive. Option D, 'Deadly' means something that could cause irreparable damage. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word the given phrase is option C, Fatal.

'One who cannot die' is called Option B, Immortal. Option A, 'Stable' is firm and sturdy. Option C, 'Perpetual' is never ending. Option D, 'Perennial' is happening repeatedly all the time. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Immortal.

The word that has the same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option B, 'dumped'. Dumped means to put down something carelessly. It also means a place where things of a particular type are stored, like arms or weapons or food dump. Sentence I means Mrs. Menon dumped all her jewellery in one box carelessly. Sentence II means the equipment was dumped in this warehouse at short notice. Option A, 'stacked' means put or arrange things one over another. Option C, 'stocked' is a past tense of 'stock' which means to keep a supply of something. Option D, 'stowed' means to store something neatly in a place. Option E, 'treasured' means to keep carefully. Thus, options A, C, D and E are incorrect and the correct word for both the sentences is Option B, dumped.

The word that has the same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option B, Open. Open means available and not limited. It also means being honest and not keeping secrets. The context of the sentence I is that he is very open or honest in his dealings with others. Sentence II means that the offer of the job is still open or is available. Option A, 'due' means expected. Option C 'honest' means sincere and truthful. Option D 'plain' means simple. Option E 'operating' means controlling the functioning of some machine or system. Thus, options A, C, D and E are incorrect to be used in both the given sentences and the correct option is option B, Open.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option A, fit. 'Fit' means of good enough quality or standard. It also means to install or fix something properly. Sentence I means that the management did not find her fit for the job of a receptionist. Sentence II means that Kanak could not fit the parts of the machine properly. Option B, 'Harbour' means to keep some thought in one's mind secretly. Option C, 'adjust' means to tune or regulate. Option D, 'deploy' means to position or install. Option E, 'harness' means straps by which an animal is fastened to cart and controlled by driver. Thus, options B, C, D and E are incorrect and the correct word for both the given sentences is Option A, fit.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C, scrap. Scrap means a small piece of something. Scrap is also a noisy fight or an argument over something unimportant. Sentence I means that the message was written on a scrap of paper. Sentence II means Gautam got into a scrap with his classmate. Option A, 'grab' means to snatch. Option B 'box' means is a container typically square or rectangular in shape. Option D, 'brush' means an implement with bristles used for cleaning etc. Option E 'fist' is hand with fingers tightly held in. Thus, the options A, B, D and E are incorrect and the correct answer that could be used in both the sentences is option C, scrap.

Option D: 'Immigrate' means 'come to live in a foreign country'. It means the same as the given group of words.

'A disease that spreads by contact' is called Contagious, Option B. Option A, 'Infectious' means liable to be transmitted to people via environment. Option C, 'Contiguous' means sharing a common border. Option D, 'Contextual' means related or dependent on the context. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the phrase is Option B, Contagious.