Sentences Test 55

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option A, patient. Patient means the person receiving medical treatment. It also means able to accept delays and uncomplaining. Sentence I means that we should be calm and patient in all situations. Sentence II means the patient should be given desired attention, when medical treatment is given to him. Option B 'mute' means silent. Option C 'sick' means unwell. Option D 'concerned' means worried or anxious. Thus, the options B, C and D are incorrect to be used in both the given sentences and the correct option is Option A, patient.

The word that has same context as the italicized word in both the sentences is option B, scale.  Scale means a dry flake of skin. Scale also means to climb up a steep surface. Context of sentence I is that there was no scale of snow in the morning. Second sentence means Santosh Yadav  was the first Indian woman to scale the Mt. Everest. Option A 'climb' means to ascend or mount. Option C 'level' means measure or degree. Option D 'step' means a footstep or stairs.  All these options A, C and D cannot be used on both the sentences together. So, the best fit is Option B, scale.

The word in the same context as the italicized words in both the sentences is option A 'spare'. Spare means extra or supplementary. It also means lean or thin. So, it can be used in both the sentences. Sentence I means that Priya spends her spare time reading novels. Sentence II means Kamal has thin body to squeeze into small place. Option B 'relaxed' means at ease or free from tension. Option C 'free' means liberate or not limited. Option D 'thin' means slim and lean body. Option E 'disjointed' means disconnected or mixed up. Thus, these options B, C, D and E do not fit in both the sentences together. So, the best fit is option A 'spare'.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both sentences is option C, depository. Depository means a warehouse where things are stored or cache. The context of first sentence is that Literature is a warehouse where weapons of wit and irony are stored. Second sentence means all vital and strength-giving things are in the youth of today. Option A 'collection' means gathering. Option B 'godown' means is a storage place  where huge things are stored before they are sold. Option D 'heap' means pile pr stack. So, the options A, B and D are incorrect to be used in both the sentences together. The correct answer is option C, depository.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is option E 'train'. Train means to point or aim something at, may be a gun or a camera. Train can also be used for a line or queue of animals moving together. Sentence I means that commander gave order to train guns at enemy positions. Sentence II means the train of ducklings was following the man. Option A 'retinue' means group of people travelling with an important person. Option B 'array' means arrangement. Option C 'target' means person, object or place selected as aim of an attack. Option D 'turn' means to change direction. Thus, options A, B, C and D are incorrect and correct option is Option E, train.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option B, distant. Distant refers to a reserved person. It also means far away. Context of sentence I is that his reserved or distant behaviour is indication of his arrogance. Sentence II means during our field visits we visited distant parts of Rajasthan, i.e: parts which were faraway. Option A 'inner' means.internal or interior. Option C 'far-off' is a place at a great distance. Option D 'introvert' is a person who speaks less. So, options A, C and D are incorrect options and the correct answer is option B, distant.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is option E 'accommodate'. Accommodate means to provide space in a building or some area. It also means to change oneself or the behavior to suit other conditions.  The context of sentence I is that more than 1 lakh spectators can be accommodated in the stadium. Second sentence means that Deepak was willing to accommodate his itinerary with other person i.e: change according to other person. Option A 'hold' means to grasp. Option B 'arrange' means to put in order. Option C 'view' means outlook or prospect. Option D 'participate' means to take part. So, none of these options A, B, C and D fit in both the sentences together. So, the best fit is Option E, accommodate.

• The word that has same context as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C, familiar. Familiar means well known for long or close. The context of sentence I is that it was difficult to find the man as he was not familiar with the place. Sentence II means two articles had something in common i.e: they meaning the same. Option A 'similar' means having resemblance. Option B 'known' means recognized. Option D 'resembling' means having similar appearance. So, all these options A, B and D cannot be used for both the sentences I and II together. So, the best fit is Option C, familiar.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C 'pilot'. Pilot is the person who flies the aircraft. Pilot also means to direct the ship into a port. Sentence I means that the pilot was responsible for the crash. The context of sentence II is that the captain continued to pilot the vessel out of danger. Option A 'driver' is the person who drives. Option B 'guide' means to show the way. Option D 'navigate' means to find a way from one place to another. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect options and correct answer is Option C 'pilot'.

Option B 'Biography' is a life history of a person written by another. Option A 'Autobiography' is the life story written by that person himself or herself. Option C 'Bibliography' is the list of books of a specific author or publisher. Option D 'Memoir' is a book or any piece of writing based on a writer's knowledge on person, events etc. Thus, the correct answer is Option B, Biography.