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  • Question 1
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    Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
    Now that you have arrived here, I hope things will _____. 
    Solution
    The phrase, 'work out' means 'resolve'. As this phrase conveys a clear meaning when used in the given sentence, option A is correct. 

    The phrase, 'work in' means 'to try to include something'. Eg: I have worked in a few tips in the new recipe that I have written down.
    The phrase, 'work on' means 'to spend time producing or improving something'. Eg: Since he has started working on an urgent project, he does not have time to attend any party.
    The phrase, 'work up' means 'to develop or improve something with some effort'. Eg: As I had a heavy breakfast, I can't work up any appetite for lunch.
    Given the meanings as above, the phrases given in options B, C and D cannot be used in the blank to form a meaningful sentence. Hence, these options are incorrect. 
  • Question 2
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    Given below is a foreign language phrase that is commonly used. Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
    Vice versa
    Solution
    The Latin phrase Vice versa  means reverse or "the other way around". For example, I don't like Bill, and vice versa. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express the meaning, hence, incorrect. 

  • Question 3
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    Select the most appropriate word for the given description:
    A public sale in which articles are sold to highest bidders.
    Solution
    'Sale' refers to the exchange of a commodity for money. It refers to the action of selling something. A sale may happen inside an outlet. It may happen one-to-one or it could be a public sale. The word, 'sale' by itself does not mean the same as the description given. Hence, option A is incorrect. 
    'Auction' refers to a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. Hence, option B is correct. 
    'Wholesale' refers to the business of selling of goods in large quantities and at low prices, typically to be sold on by retailers at a profit. 'Marketing' refers to the action of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising. Given the above meanings, options C and D are incorrect. 
  • Question 4
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    Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.
    During the recession many companies will ___ layoff workers.
    Solution
    Option (a) will be forced to lay off is the correct answer in the given context while other options do not follow the correct agreement of tense.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Some of the edible oils have a high cholesterol level.
    II. The forest authorities have failed to control poaching in that area.
  • Question 6
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    Complete the following proverb:
    Don't put all your eggs in one_____.
    Solution
    The proverb, 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' means: One should not concentrate all efforts and resources in one area as one could lose everything. The idea is to have more than one option or avenue open, so that even if one fails, the other could succeed. 
    The correct word to fill the given blank is 'basket'. Hence option C is correct and the other options are incorrect.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Be calm and composed in every situation.
    II. The invalid must be given desired attention.
    Solution

    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.

  • Question 8
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. The morning was clear and warm and not a single flake of snow was noticed.
    II. Santosh Yadav was the first Indian woman to ascend the Mt.Everest.
    Solution
    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.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Priya spends her leisure time reading novels.
    II. Kamal had a lean body and could manage to squeeze into the little space available.
    Solution
    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'.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Literature is an imperishable and veritable arsenal where all weapons of wit and irony are stored.
    II. The youth are the store-house of all that is vital and strength-giving in life.
    Solution
    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.
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