Sentences Test 56

'A gift left by will'  is Option C, Legacy.  Option A, 'Alimony' is the regular amount of money which the court orders the partner to pay after separation or divorce. Option B 'Parimony' is the monthly installment of funds from parents to children after moving out. Option D 'Property' is things belonging to someone. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Legacy.

The word for the phrase 'List of headings of a business to be transacted at a meeting' is Option B, Agenda. Option A 'Schedule' is the list of planned activities with date and time. Option C 'Proceedings' is the series of events that happen in a planned and controlled way. Option D 'Excerpts' is a short part taken from book, speech or film. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Agenda.

Option C 'Hijacker' is the word for the phrase 'one who forcibly seizes control of a bus or an aircraft'.  Option A 'Pirate' means one who attacks and robs the ship in a sea. Option B 'Swindler' means a fraud. Option D 'Pilferer' means  a thief who steals without violence. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and correct answer is option C, Hijacker..

'Person who pilots or travels in a balloon, airship or other aircraft' is called Aeronaut, Option A. Option B, 'Astronaut' is a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. Option C, 'Aerobats' are spectacular stunts, such as rolls and loops, performed in an airplane or glider. Option D, 'Acrobat' is an entertainer who performs gymnastic feats. Thus., options B, C and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is Option A, 'Aeronaut'.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option D, 'bond'. Bond means attach or bind. It also means agreement with legal force. Sentence I means that marriage is a bond between two souls and not only a physical and social meeting of two individuals. Sentence II means that they have executed a bond to transfer their property rights in favour of organization. Option A, 'harmony' means a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other. Option B, 'Unison' means simultaneously. Option D, 'treaty' is a written agreement, formally approved and signed by their leaders. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the word that fits in both the given sentences is option C, bond'.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C, effect. Effect means result or consequence. It also means to bring about something or cause something to happen. Sentence I means that he entered many times before the other person but it did not have any effect. Sentence II means the minister asked the officers to put scheme into effect, i.e: bring the scheme into action. Option A 'Influence' means having an impact. Option B 'expression' means look on the face that may convey some emotion. Option D 'consequence' means end result. So, options A, B and D are incorrect to be used in both the given sentences and the correct answer is option C, effect.

Child bereaved of one or both the parents is Option C, Orphan. Option A, 'Desolate' means a place which is unpleasant and empty. It also means to make someone feel unhappy or miserable. Option B 'Destitute' means penniless or poverty-stricken. Option D 'Lout' is a young man who behaves in a rude or offensive manner. So, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is option C, orphan.

'Acutely affected by external impressions' is called Option D, Sensitive. Option A, 'Ingenious' means innovative or original. Option B 'Innocent' is the one who is pure or not guilty. Option C, 'Credulous' is the one who willingly believes what others say and can be easily deceived. So, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option D, Sensitive.