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Question 1
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In the following question, two statements and four connectors are given. Only one of the connectors from those given can be used to combine the given two statements into one sentence without changing the meaning. Choose that connector as your answer.

I. The minister will definitely come to this locality for election campaigning within the next two days.

II. He may not come here if he is denied the ticket from this constituency by his party.

A
Since

B
Unless

C
In addition to

D
Of course

Solution

Here, the first statement is regarding the certainty of the minister coming to this locality in order to do election campaigning but the second statement gives a condition in which there is a possibility that the minister may not come here for the purpose of election campaigning.

Among the given options, unless may be used to connect the two statements since it can give the condition imposed on something taking place. Since is used to imply the cause-effect relationship whereas in addition to is used to imply that something more may have to be said. Other two connectors are also not correct according to the given context.

The complete sentence would be: The minister will definitely come to this locality for election campaigning within the next two days unless he is denied the ticket from this constituency by his party.
Question 2
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In this section, a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct and mark your answer accordingly.

A
Mountaneous

B
Mountenous

C
Mountaineous

D
Mountainous

Solution

The correct answer is 'Mountainous.'

Mountainous': The correctly spelled word is 'Mountainous' and it means (of a region) having many mountains.

Example: The Antarctic is a mountainous area.
Question 3
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The following sentence consists an underlined word(s) followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

The crux of the issue was that there was no evidence to prove the accused guilty of the act.

A
core

B
part

C
idea

D
tip
Solution
The correct answer is core.

crux: the decisive or most important point at issue

core: the central or most important part of something

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
- part- an element or constituent that belongs to something and is essential to its nature
- idea- a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
- tip- the pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering
Thus, from the given meanings, we find that crux and core are synonyms.
Question 4
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The following sentence consists an underlined word(s) followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

The inherent danger in the problem is that it would lead to many more problems.

A
outward

B
difficult

C
hallow

D
inbuilt
Solution
The correct answer is inbuilt.

inherent: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

inbuilt: existing as an original or essential part of something or someone

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
- outward- of, on, or from the outside
- difficult- needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand
- hallow- honor as holy
Thus, from the given meanings, we find that inherent and inbuilt are synonyms.
Question 5
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The following sentence consists an underlined word(s) followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

One's actions exemplify one's attitude and values.

A
Devise

B
Sympathize

C
Asks for

D
Demonstrate
Solution
The correct answer is Demonstrate.

exemplify: be a typical example of

demonstrate: give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craftworks or is performed)

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
- devise- plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought
- sympathize- feel or express sympathy
- ask for- put a question or seek an answer from someone
Thus, from the given meanings, we find that exemplify and demonstrate are synonyms.
Question 6
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The following sentence consists an underlined word(s) followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Some people think that their strength is perpetual.

A
temporary

B
powerful

C
everlasting

D
all persuasive
Solution
The correct answer is everlasting.

perpetual: never-ending or changing

everlasting: lasting forever or a very long time

Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
- temporary- lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
- powerful- having great power or strength
- persuasive- good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation
Thus, from the given meanings, we find that perpetual and everlasting are synonyms.
Question 7
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Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

Alive and kicking

A
To be dead inside

B
To excel

C
To participate

D
Lively and active

Solution

The idiom, 'Alive and kicking' means continue to live or exist and be full of energy.

For example, She hadn't met her younger sister after her marriage and was delighted to see her alive and kicking at a social event last weekend.
Question 8
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Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.

Hard-nosed attitude

A
Quality to forgive

B
Protective

C
Aggressive

D
Calm

Solution

Hard nose attitude: being tough, stubborn, or uncompromising

For example, That guy seems so hard-nosed that I'm afraid to say hi to him.

Thus, 'aggressive' is the most suitable meaning.
Question 9
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Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word.

BILLOW

A. The traditional smocked infant dress begins the smocking in gathers just below the neckline, allowing it to billow out to the hem.

B. Pour a small amount of mineral foundation powder into the container's lid, and billow your makeup brush around in it.

C. Botswana, which has targeted an upmarket clientele, now finds its billow lodges on the border equally deserted.

A
Only A

B
Only B

C
Only C

D
All of these
Solution
The word billow carries several meanings:
1. a large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam.
2. (of fabric) fill with air and swell outwards.
3. (of smoke, cloud, or steam) move or flow outward with an undulating motion.
Among these, the meaning given in 2, makes statement A correct.

But it has been incorrectly used in statements B and C.

Statement B talks about the movement of a makeup brush. The word swirl is a better fit as it means to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.

Statement C talks about lodges for higher class clientele, smart or fashionable would be better words to describe the lodges.
Question 10
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Read the following passage and answer the question which follows.

The first computer games were played in the arcades, amusement centers having time-consuming, coin-operated games. Young males traditionally visited these, and hence, were the first audience for games. When the first game console appeared in homes, everybody could play them. But due to the nature of the games, which were largely copied from the consoles, the prime audience remained young males. This continued when new generations of consoles appeared. When PC gaming started, computers were still primarily used by men. It was also difficult to install and play these games, which required knowledge of the operating system of the computers. Only a few women had this knowledge or an interest in it. However, the age range became a bit larger because computers were primarily owned by a bit older men. This changed when the Internet started to become popular. The so-called Casual Games that could be played on the Internet, directly in a web browser, did not require any installation and were very easy to play. Games often last only a few minutes, making it possible for women to play them at irregular intervals and briefly in between other tasks. This attracted a completely different audience, middle-aged women. Suddenly, the computer became the tool of everybody: young and old and male and female. The introduction of Social Gaming, through sites like Facebook, made it crucial that you have and maintain a large social network to help you in progressing in the game. Today, more than 70% of both men and women play games and they spend an average of over five hours a week on it, with women playing more than men. But the gaming industry continues to be dominated by men and still has trouble in creating enough interesting content for women.

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Computers became the tool of everybody, when ______.

A
The internet made it easier for all to access computers for gaming

B
Homes became arcades and games and consoles came home

C
70% of people started using computers to play games for at least 5 hours a week

D
Women learnt to use computers, and create games for themselves

Solution

The passage talks about computers becoming a tool for everyone after the internet started getting popular.

So, the correct answer must be that the internet made computers a tool for everyone. None of the other options correctly describe the reason for computers being everyone's tool.

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Question 1

Since

Unless

In addition to

Of course

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Question 2

Mountaneous

Mountenous

Mountaineous

Mountainous

Solution

Question 3

core

part

idea

tip

Solution

Question 4

outward

difficult

hallow

inbuilt

Solution

Question 5

Devise

Sympathize

Asks for

Demonstrate

Solution

Question 6

temporary

powerful

everlasting

all persuasive

Solution

Question 7

To be dead inside

To excel

To participate

Lively and active

Solution

Question 8

Quality to forgive

Protective

Aggressive

Calm

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Question 9

Only A

Only B

Only C

All of these

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Question 10

The internet made it easier for all to access computers for gaming

Homes became arcades and games and consoles came home

70% of people started using computers to play games for at least 5 hours a week

Women learnt to use computers, and create games for themselves

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