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  • Question 1
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    Identify the correct homophones to complete the given sentences:
    (1) Her mother will _______ a dress for her. 
    (2) He will ______ the seeds of a cherry tree in the garden today. 
    (3) She was late for a show, _____ she left early. 
    Solution
    In the first sentence, "Her mother will sew a dress for her", sew is correct as it implies to join or attach by stitches. Sow implies to scatter seed over (land, earth, etc.) for the purpose of growth. So implies in consequence or hence. 
    In the second sentence, "
    He will sow the seeds of a cherry tree in the garden today", sow implies to scatter seed over (land, earth, etc.) for the purpose of growth.
    In the third sentence, "
    She was late for a show, so she left early", so is correct as it implies in consequence or hence.
    Other options are incorrect.
  • Question 2
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    Identify the correct use of homophones to complete the sentences:
    (1) They ________ they couldn't win the race. 
    (2) It was a brand ________ car. 
    (3) The lions chased the ________ into a corner before attacking it. 
    Solution
    In the first sentence, "They knew they couldn't win the race", knew implies to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. New is incorrect as it implies of recent origin, production, purchase, etc. or having but lately come or been brought into being. Gnu is incorrect as it implies either of two stocky, ox like antelopes.
    In the second sentence, "
    It was a brand new car", new implies of recent origin, production, purchase, etc. or having but lately come or been brought into being.
    In the third sentence, "
    The lions chased the gnu into a corner before attacking it", gnu implies either of two stocky, ox like antelopes.
    Other options are incorrect.
  • Question 3
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    Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

    It is necessary to develop thrifty habits to be able to lead a comfortable life.
    Solution
    'Thrifty' means showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste. E.g. They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty. 'Expensive' means costly. 'Extravagant' means who spend money too much. 'Economical' means not using a lot of fuel, money etc. 'Good' means something pleasant or satisfactory. 
    Thus, option B is the correct answer which is the opposite of the given word. 
  • Question 4
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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 5
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Prohibit
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'prohibit' means 'to formally prevent someone from doing something', for example, 'the consumption of beef has been prohibited'.
    'Forbid' means the same thing: to refuse someone from doing something, for example, 'the consumption of beef has been forbidden'. These two examples mean the same, hence option C is correct.
    'Prescribe' means 'a rule that should be carried out'; this is not synonymous to, but the opposite of the given word. Hence option A is incorrect.
    Similarly, 'allow' means to let someone have or do something. This is the opposite of 'prevent', hence B is incorrect.
    'Provide' means 'to supply, to make available', for example, to provide food for the downtrodden. It does not mean the same as 'prevent', hence option D is incorrect.
  • Question 6
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Renowned
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'renowned' means 'known or talked about for something', like the expression 'a renowned author'.
    From the options, 'famous' means the same: known by a lot of people; consider the expression 'a famous author'. Hence it's the synonym of 'renowned' and option D is correct.
    'Introvert' means a shy person, someone who does not open up easily. This isn't connected to the given word.
    'Extrovert' is the opposite of 'introvert', it refers to an outgoing, socially confident person. It is not connected to 'renowned', hence options A and B are incorrect.
    'Unknown' is the opposite of 'renowned', the former refers to someone or something that is not known or unfamiliar with. Hence it isn't the synonym here and option C is incorrect.
  • Question 7
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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 8
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    Choose the synonym of the word given below:
    Presume
    Solution
    A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
    The given word 'presume' means 'supposing something to be the case', for example, 'He was presumed to be dead.'
    From the options, 'assume' means 'suppose to be the case', for example, 'I assume she has left the city.' It means almost the same as presume, hence option B is correct.
    'Resume' means 'to begin again after a pause or interruption'; it does not relate to the given word, hence option A is incorrect.
    'Calculate' means to determine a number mathematically; it is not close to the meaning of 'presume'. Hence option C is incorrect.
    'Vision' refers to the state of seeing, it does not refer to any supposition, hence option D is incorrect.
  • 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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