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Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 63

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  • Question 1
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
    A group of three novels or plays, each complete in itself
    Solution
    Option C: 'Trilogy' is 'a set of three works of arts that are connected'. These 'works of art' include 'novels, plays, movies' and so on.
    This word means the same as the given phrase and can hence substitute for it. So, option C is correct.
    Option A: 'Triplet' is 'one of the offspring that are born at the same birth'. Just as there are twins (two), there are triplets (three).
    Option B: 'Triumvir' is 'one of three public officers jointly responsible for governing a state or country'. (ancient Rome)
    Option D: 'Trivet' is like a larger version of a tea coaster, to place hot vessels on a table without damaging the table from the heat.
    These words do not mean the same as the given phrase. Hence they cannot substitute for it and options A, B and D are wrong.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
    People in a rowdy scene
    Solution
    Options A and C:
    A 'rabble' is 'a disorderly crowd, a group of ordinary people, regarded as socially inferior or uncivilized'.
    A 'mob' is 'a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing violence'.
    The former means the same as the given phrase, as it refers to the type of people (those in a rowdy scene) whereas the latter 'mob' does not imply those qualities (dirty, unkempt, uncivilized people).
    Hence the former is suitable to substitute for the phrase and option C is correct, A is wrong.
    Option B: A 'crowd' is a large number of people gathered in a disorderly way'. It can be a group turning up for a concert or for an election rally. It does not refer to 'a rowdy scene' in particular.
    Option D: 'Congregation' is 'a group of people assembled for religious worship'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given phrase and hence cannot substitute for it.
    So, options B and D are wrong.
  • Question 3
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
    A person with a beautiful and elegant handwriting
    Solution
    Option A: 'Calligraphy' is 'the art of beautiful handwriting, often with a special pen or brush'.
    A 'calligrapher' is a person who produces beautiful handwriting, 'calligraphy'.
    Hence this word can be substituted for the given phrase and option A is correct.
    Option B: 'Collier' is 'a coal miner'.
    Option C: 'Choreographer' is 'a person who composes a sequence of steps for a dance performance'.
    Option D: 'Cartographer' is 'a person who draws or produces maps'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given phrase. Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    Murder of a new-born child
    Solution
    Option D: 'Infanticide' means 'the killing of an infant'. An 'infant' is 'a very young child or new-born baby'.
    This word means the same as the given expression. Hence it can be substituted for and option D is correct.
    Option A: 'Homicide' is 'the killing of one person by another'.
    Option B: 'Regicide' means 'the action of killing a king'.
    Option C: 'Fratricide' means 'killing one's brother or sister'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given phrase and hence cannot substitute for it.
    So, options A, B and C are wrong.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    A place which provides both boarding and lodging
    Solution
    Option B: 'Inn' is 'a house providing accommodation and food'.
    'Lodging and boarding' refers to accommodation. Hence this word means the same as the given expression and option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Cafe' is 'a small restaurant selling light meals and drinks'.
    Option C: 'Restaurant' means 'a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served over there'.
    Option D: 'Motel' is 'a roadside hotel'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
  • Question 6
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    Walk in a vain, self-important way
    Solution
    Option D: 'Strut' means 'walk with an arrogant (thinking highly of oneself) or conceited way'.
    It means the same as the given expression. So, option D is correct.
    Option A: 'Jog' means 'run at a steady gentle pace'.
    Option B: 'Trek' means 'a long journey made on foot'.
    Option C: 'Trudge' means 'walk slowly and with heavy steps'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    A book containing summarised information on all branches of knowledge
    Solution
    Option C: 'Encyclopaedia' is 'a book containing information on many subjects'. This word means the same as the given expression and hence option C is correct.
    Option A: 'Dictionary' is 'a book that lists all the words of a language (alphabetically) along with their meanings'.
    Option B: 'Anthology' is 'a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing'.
    Option D: 'Directory' is 'a book listing individuals or organizations with their contact details'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.
  • Question 8
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.
    Solution
    Option C: 'Boutique' is 'a small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories'.
    This word means the same as the given expression and hence option C is correct.
    Option A: 'Booth' is 'a temporary tent or structure at a market, fair or exhibition'.
    Option B: 'Stall' is 'a stand, booth or compartment for selling goods in a market or a large uncovered area'.
    Option D: 'Store' is 'a shop of any size or kind'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    A person who readily believes others
    Solution
    Option B: 'Credulous' means 'having or showing too great a readiness to believe things'. This word means the same as the given expression and hence option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Credible' means 'able to be believed, convincing'.
    Option C: 'Sensible' refers to good judgement and means 'full of common sense'.
    Option D: 'Sensitive' means 'quick to detect or respond to slight changes or signals'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
    Things that can be felt or touched
    Solution
    Option B: 'Palpable' means 'able to be felt or touched'. This word means the same as the given expression and hence option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Pandemic' is 'an outbreak of a disease all over the world'.
    Option C: 'Paltry' means 'very small or meagre'.
    Option D: 'Panchromatic' is 'sensitive to all colours, as a photographic film'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given expression. Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
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