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  • Question 1
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Liberal
    Solution
    The given word 'liberal' means 'occurring in abundant amounts', for example, 'apply butter liberally on the toast'.
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another. From the options, 'generous' means 'plentiful, more than necessary', for example, 'apply butter generously on the toast'.
    These two examples have similar meanings, hence option B is the synonym.
    'Miserly' means pitiably small or inadequate. It does not mean the same as 'liberal'.
    'Visionary' refers to a person who has great ideas about the future, it is in no way connected to the given word.
    'Imaginative' refers to a quality of being creative and has no connection to 'generous'.
    Hence options A, C, and D are incorrect.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Predominant
    Solution
    The given word 'predominant' means 'having control or power', for example, 'a predominant ruling party.' We need to choose its synonym, i.e., the word that is similar in meaning to it.
    From the options, 'important' means 'of great significance or value', like 'an important ruler'. Hence it is a synonym and option B is correct.
    'Subordinate' is the opposite of predominant, it means 'of less importance or value', hence it isn't the synonym.
    'Secondary' is also opposite in meaning: less important than.
    Similarly, 'inferior' means 'lower in rank or ability'.
    Hence options A, C, and D are incorrect.
  • Question 3
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    Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
    The story is too fantastic to be credible. 
    Solution
    Credible is something that is capable of being believed. So, the word nearest in meaning to it is believable. 
    False is uttering or declaring what is untrue.
    Readable is something that is able to be read or deciphered or legible.
    Praiseworthy is something that is deserving of praise or something that is laudable.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
    Whatever the verdict of history may be, Chaplin will occupy a unique place in its pages.
    Solution
    Verdict, in law, means the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment. So, the word nearest in meaning is judgement. 
    Voice is to give utterance or expression to declare or proclaim.
    Outcome is a conclusion reached through a process of logical thinking.
    Prediction is the act of predicting something. 
  • Question 5
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Diligent
    Solution
    'Diligent' means careful and using a lot of effort. E.g. Leo is very diligent about his work. 'Fool' means silly and stupid. 'Unhappy' means not happy. 'Hardworking' means laborious. 'Disappointed' means being unhappy because something did not happen per your expectation. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Shiver
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The word 'shiver' means 'tremble, shake slightly due to cold or fear', for example, 'He shivered in the biting cold.'
    From the options, 'shake' means 'tremble or vibrate, shudder', for example, 'He shook with fear'. It is synonymous with the given word, hence option C is correct.
    'Fear' refers to an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger or pain. It isn't the same meaning as 'shiver', hence it isn't the synonym here.
    'Terrible' refers to something that is extremely bad or serious, it is not synonymous with the given word.
    'Mend' means to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged, it is not synonymous with the given word.
    Hence options A, B, and D are incorrect.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Valour
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'valour' means 'great courage required to face danger', for example, 'He was given an award for his act of valour during the war.'.
    From the options, 'courage' means the same: strength and bravery to deal with a difficult or dangerous situation. The sentence 'He was given an award for his bravery during the war' means the same as the previous sentence. Hence option C is correct.
    'Cowardice' refers to the lack of bravery, whereas 'valour' is the presence of it. Hence option A is incorrect.
    'Wise' is a quality that means 'having knowledge, experience and good judgment'. It is not related to 'valour.' Hence option B is incorrect.
    'Beautiful' is an aesthetic quality that makes something attractive and pleasing to look at. Hence option D is incorrect.
  • Question 8
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    Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below:
    When I drove past the embassy, a bomb suddenly _________. 
    Solution
    Here, 'went off' is correct because it means to explode suddenly, to burst forth or break out suddenly or noisily.
    'Fall out' implies to quarrel. It also implies to cut off relations over a quarrel former friends who have fallen out.
    'Moved out' implies to leave one's house, apartment etc. and go to live somewhere else.
    'Put off' implies to prevent someone from concentrating on something so that they have difficulty doing it.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Rescue
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'rescue' means 'to save someone from danger or difficulty', for example, 'the girl was rescued from the clutches of the predator'.
    From the options, 'save' also means the same: to rescue from harm or danger. (Consider the sentence: the girl was saved from the predator.') Hence it's the synonym of 'rescue' and option D is correct.
    'Peril' means danger, it isn't similar to 'rescue'.
    Similarly, 'danger' refers to a situation wherein one gets harmed or injured, it is similar in meaning to 'peril'.
    'Pitfall' is also similar to 'peril' and 'danger', it means 'a hidden or unsuspected danger'.
    These three do not mean the same as 'rescue', hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Surprise
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'surprise' refers to an unexpected or astonishing event or incident, for example, 'I was surprised to find the house all tidied up.'
    From the options, 'amazement' means 'a feeling of great surprise or wonder', it is similar in meaning, for example, 'I was amazed to find the house all tidied up.' Hence it's the synonym here and option C is correct.
    'Composure' refers to a state of being calm and in command of oneself. It is the opposite of 'surprise', hence it isn't its synonym.
    'Anticipation' means 'having a particular expectation', 'predicting something to happen', it is the opposite of the given word, hence it isn't the synonym here.
    'Indifference' is the complete absence of any emotion or reaction, it's not synonymous with 'surprise'.
    Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
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