English Test - 58

Key Points

• Let us see the meanings of the words given in the question- Consequence: Outcome​​:
  • Consequence: something that happens or follows as a result of something else. (परिणाम, नतीजा, फल, प्रभाव)
  • Outcome​​: the result or effect of an action or an event. (किसी क्रिया या घटना का परिणाम या प्रभाव)
• In the given pair, the synonym of 'Consequence' is 'Outcome'.
• Now, let us explore the meanings of the words from the option:
  • Concede: to admit that something is true although you do not want to. (किसी सचाई को न चाहते हुए भी मान लेना; स्‍वीकार करना)
  • Reject: to refuse to accept somebody/something. (व्‍यकि्त या वस्‍तु को अस्‍वीकार करना (मानने से इनकार करना))
  • Calm: not excited, worried or angry; quiet. (शांत, चुपचाप)
  • Stormy: involves a lot of angry arguments and strong feelings. (क्रोध और तीव्र भावनाओं से युक्त; संकटपूर्ण)
  • Conspicuous: easily seen or noticed. (सुस्‍पष्‍ट, प्रकट, साफ़, प्रत्‍यक्ष)
  • Concealed: to hide something/somebody; to prevent something/somebody from being seen or discovered. ((किसी से कुछ) छिपाना; गुप्‍त रखना)
  • Contrary: completely different; opposite. (पूर्णतया भिन्‍न; विपरीत)
  • Dissimilar: not the same; different. (असदृश; विसदृश, भिन्‍न)
• The synonym of Contrary is Dissimilar.
• Complete analogy: Consequence: Outcome :: Contrary: Dissimilar

Additional Information

• Let us see the synonyms of the given words:
  • Mundane: Ordinary
  • Serious: Significant

Explanation

• The word 'Pain' means mental or emotional distress or suffering.
• The word 'Sedative' means tending to calm, moderate, or tranquillize nervousness or excitement.
• The word 'Grief' means mental or emotional distress or suffering.
• We can see that 'pain' and 'grief' are similar in meaning and now we have to find the word having a similar meaning to sedative.
• Now let us explore the given options:
  • Consolation means the act or an instance of alleviating the grief, sense of loss, or trouble: comfort.
  • Ache means to become distressed or disturbed
  • Trance means a state of profound abstraction or absorption.
  • Stimulant means encouragement, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation.
• Hence, the word related to 'Grief' in the same manner as the "PAIN: SEDATIVE" is 'Consolation'.

Important Point

• When a person is in 'pain', 'sedatives' act as its medicine, similarly, for 'grief', the relieving factor is 'consolation'.

• The synonyms of the word 'consolation' are "comforting, consoling, reassurance, solace, solacing".
• The antonyms of the word 'consolation' are "anguish, distress, heartache, heartbreak, torment, torture".
• Examples of 'consolation' in a sentence:
  • Emmanuel Adebayor scored a consolation penalty for the visitors after Luka Modric was fouled.
  • At least he got a consolation prize.

Key Points

• The sentence talks about the importance of dealing with small events in life.
• The subject of the sentence is "human life", so the first part must be A.
• The next part must be C as it provides the predicate "comparatively unimportant."
• The next part of the sentence starts with B, as it is having "and."
• The sentence uses a complex sentence structure with multiple clauses.
• The next part must be D as it provides the object to the sentence.
• The correct answer is Option 1.

Correct sentence: Human life consists of a succession of small events each of which is comparatively unimportant, and yet the happiness and success of every man depends upon the manner in which these small events are dealt with.

Key Points

• The sentence should start with the subject, which is "he" in this case.
• So, the first part is C.
• The next part should be the verb + preposition, which is "complains about all his."
• So, the next part is A.
• Then, we need to add the object, which is "about all his neighbours and the noise they make."
• So, the next pair must be DB.
• The correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: He constantly complains about all his neighbours and the noise they make.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (B, A, D, C) is incorrect because it starts with the object instead of the subject.
• Option 3 (B, D, A, C) is incorrect because it starts with the object and also places the subject after the object.
• Option 4 (D, B, C, A) is incorrect because it starts with the object and places the subject after the verb.

Key Points

• "The ashrams" is the subject of the sentence. It refers to specific places called "ashrams."
• "were used as" is the verb phrase that indicates the action and state of being. it means that the ashrams served a particular purpose.
• "the centres of knowledge and learning" is the object of the action. It describes what the ashrams were used for.
• The ashrams served as places where knowledge and learning took place.
• The sentence follows a subject-verb-object word order.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• The segment 'R: in our study described' is a good beginning as it refers to what the faculty members explained in the study.
• 'S: a variety of reasons they' provides a continuation as it introduces the reasons.
• Q: believed search committees' connect the previous part logically.
• Finally, P: avoided talking about race' completes the whole sentence. 
• Putting it all together, the sequence 'RSQP' is the most logical.
• The other sequences do not maintain logical flow or coherence when forming a complete sentence from the individual parts.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The term 'Young' generally refers to having lived or existed for a relatively short time (नवीन/तरुण).
  • Example: The young saplings were planted in the spring. 
• The word 'Fresh', which is the correct answer, often implies being not previously known or used; new or different, thereby aligning with the idea of something being young and new (ताजगी).
  • Example: Fresh ideas were needed to overcome the problem.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Fresh'.

Additional Information

• 'Ancient' means belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence (प्राचीन).
• 'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used; out of date (अप्रचलित).
• 'Old' is also antonym of 'young', and refers to having lived for a long time; no longer young (पुराना).

Key Points

Let's understand the meanings of the given and the marked option:

• Incompatible: Unable to exist or work together without conflict due to fundamental differences.
  • For Example - Despite their deep love for each other, their incompatible lifestyles led to their breakup.
• Clashing: In harsh disagreement or conflict, often referring to colors that do not match well or ideas that are in opposition.
  • For Example - Their vibrant, clashing outfits turned heads at the fashion show.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Additional Information

Let's understand the meaning of the other given options:

• Compatible: Capable of living or existing together in harmony. 
• Consistent: Unchanging over a period of time, reliable or stable.
• Agreeing: In harmony with; corresponding or conforming to.

Key Points

Let's understand the meanings of the given and the marked word:

• Offense: An illegal act or action that is punishable by law; a breach of a law or rule.
  • For Example - Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense that can result in fines and jail time.
• Violation: The act of breaking or disregarding a rule, agreement, or boundary.
  • For Example - Entering the restricted zone without permission was a clear violation of the company's security protocol.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other given options:

• Innocence: The state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offense; lack of guile or corruption; purity.
• Morality: Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior; a system of values and principles of conduct.
• Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing.

Key Points

• "Mediocre" means only of moderate quality; not very good. (माध्यमिक)
• "Decent" means of an acceptable standard; satisfactory which is similar to mediocre. (स्वीकार्य) Example Sentence: Alice gave a mediocre performance in the concert today. Synonym Example Sentence: Bob worked decently in the project assigned to him. Hence, the option that is similar in meaning to the given word "Mediocre" is 'Decent'.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 4’.

Additional Information

• Let’s have a look at the meaning of the remaining options.
• "Superior" means higher in rank, status, or quality. (उच्च)
• "Excellent" means extraordinarily good or great. (उत्कृष्ट)
• "Outstanding" means markedly superior or excellent. (असाधारण)