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  • Question 1
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    What storms then shook the ocean of my sleep!
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the speaker's sleep is compared to an ocean because of how calm and undisturbed it was; only to be interrupted suddenly - like how an ocean is aggravated during a storm, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 2
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    The candle flames were fireflies in the garden.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the flames of the candle are likened to the glow of fireflies due to their size and motion, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option B) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 3
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    Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    CORPULENT
    Solution
    'Corpulent' means fat. E.g. He had bow-legs and was corpulent. 'Fleshy' means having a lot of flesh. 'Thin' means not thick. 'Stout' means fat and solid looking. 'Bony' means very thin. 
    Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 4
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    Directions For Questions

    The word or group of words below in capital letters, followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or group of words in capital letters. 

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    HOBNOB
    Solution
    1. Option B i.e. friendly chat is correct. Hobnob means to spend time or mix socially with some important. e.g. He loved to hobnob with rich and famous. 2. Nagging means complaining and criticizing. 3. Quarrel means an argument or a fight. 4. Pestering manner means to harass or annoy someone by repeatedly asking for something.
  • Question 5
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    Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 

    ACRIMONY
    Solution
    'Acrimony' means full of anger, arguments and bad feeling. E.g. Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce. 'Disagreement' means an argument when people do not have the same opinion. 'Despondency' means unhappy and with no hope or enthusiasm. 'Bitterness' means a feeling of anger and unhappiness. 'Difference' means the way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same. 
    Thus, option C is the most similar meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 6
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    Select the word that is similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    CONTRIVED
    Solution
    'Contrived' means too obviously designed to produce a particular result, and therefore not seeming to happen naturally. E.g. The movie's plot was much too contrived. 'Devised' means to invent a plan or system using imagination and thinking. 'Defaced' means to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it. 'Defected' means faulty. 'Deferred' means to delay something until a later time.
    Thus, option A is the most similar in meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 7
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    The given word in capital letters is followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    TREASON
    Solution
    'Treason' means showing no loyalty to your country, especially by helping its enemies or trying to defeat its government. E.g. In 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed for treason. 'Absurdity' means the quality of being stupid and unreasonable. 'Disloyalty' means not loyal. 'Dishonesty' means not honest. 'Deception' means the act of hiding the truth. 
    Thus, option B is the most similar meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 8
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    Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:
    ANNIHILATE
    Solution
    1.Annihilate means to destroy, eliminate, erase completely. Option B is correct. E.g. The atom bomb explosions during second word war annihilated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 2.Forward is used to present front direction or to make progress. E.g. General ordered the army to march forward. The treaty between India and Pakistan is a big step forward and would bring peace in Kashmir. 3)Testify means to present evidence as a witness. It is more of a legal term. 4)Entertain means to amuse /enjoy or consider somebody. e.g. The joker entertained the audience. e.g. Teacher informed the students that she would not entertain any assignment after Saturday.
  • Question 9
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    Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    CANTANKEROUS 
    Solution
    'Cantankerous' means annoyed and tending to argue and complain. E.g. By dinner, we were all tired and cantankerous. 'Envious' means wishing you had what another person has. Thus, option A is the most similar meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 10
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    The given word in capital letters is followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    FORTITUDE
    Solution
    'Fortitude' means courage. E.g. King Ashoka won the battle with a good strategy and fortitude. 'Fortune' means destiny. 'Fortification' means strong walls or pillars built to protect a place. 'Bravery' means brave behaviour and courage. 'Breakthrough' means an important discovery which improves the situation. 
    Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word. 
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