Language Compre...

Directions: Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the question word.

Blithe

Directions: Fill in the blank with suitable words.

Choice of words is of _________ importance in verbal communications.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below the question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.

Some companies tried to hire some 'IIT' students by offering very high salaries, but they were put on hold; that caused a lot of bad blood between the IITs and the companies.

I. The reason for a great deal of ill feelings between the IITs and the companies was that the students were not provided with the salaries promised, that was delayed as well.

II. The relationship between the IITs and some companies turned really sour as these companies had not appointed the students even after offering very high salaries.

III. Though some companies tried to recruit some IIT students, yet they were not provided job and it caused heavy fights between representatives of both sides.

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In an organization, position and title are meaningless if there is no ___________ .

Directions: Given below is a set of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect.

A. Six weeks later, he returned back with enough knowledge to teach others the tricks of the trade.

B. Victorian manufacturers done wooden horses with multiple seats to accommodate up to three children at a time.

C. Expecting to be severe chastised, I was surprised by the captain's calm response.

Directions: Given below is a set of three sentences. One, two or all the sentences may have error(s) of grammar or syntax or standard English usage. Identify only the sentences that are incorrect.

A. Her performance was better to her earlier performance in the essay writing competition.

B. The gold of Dubai is better than any other country.

C. 'Titanic' is regarded as one of the best movies which have been produced so far by the film industry

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In science, simple concepts have wide-ranging and ___________ implications.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below the question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.

Your job may require being more strategic but your staff will respect you for doing what needs to be done and being willing to pitch in like everyone else at times.

I. Though you may need to be strategic at your job, yet participating in tasks with staff at times and taking the required actions are the qualities that will get you respect from your staff.

II. Along with being strategic at your job, you need to do the expected tasks and also to assist others at times to get respect from your staff.

III. Your staff will respect you for doing the needful and resolving the conflicts of everyone at times, even if your job may require you to be more strategic.

Directions: Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the question word.

Desolation

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrase / verb/preposition:

The extortionists __________ in their chopper when they heard police sirens shrieking.