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Question 1
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Fill in the blanks: Simple arithmetic tells us that there is more ___ than ___.

A
imitation ... innovation

B
improvisation ... improvement

C
impracticality ... knowledge

D
improbability ... probability

Solution

Option C is incorrect as impracticality and knowledge cannot be related because they are totally different.

Option B is incorrect as improvisation means to perform spontaneously and improving means to get better which are not related.

Option D is contextually incorrect. Option A is correct as it talks about imitation and invention which are related terms.
Question 2
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Directions For Questions

Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.

First Passage:

"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."

Second Passage:

"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.

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Blank Number [3]

A
sanctions

B
refunds

C
fees

D
fines

Solution

Due to late payments, there were fines.
Question 3
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Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.

A
Suffer

B
Endure

C
Bear

D
Withstand

Solution

The words suffer, bear and endure are synonyms and mean 'experience or be subjected to something unpleasant'. 'Withstand', on the other hand means 'remain undamaged or offer strong resistance to'. This is the odd one out among the four words.
Question 4
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Fill in the blanks: Learning is more efficient when it is ___. It is less efficient when it is ___.

A
fast ... slow

B
rapid ... turtle-slow

C
tedious ... like a joy ride

D
fun ... drudgery

Solution

The two set of words must be opposite to each other. Option A and D are correct in this case. But option A is contextually incorrec as learning cannot be fun if its is fast. The correct answer is D.
Question 5
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Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Host' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.

A
If you host the party, who will foot the bill?

B
Kerala’s forests are host to a range of snakes

C
Ranchi will play the host to the next national film festival.

D
A virus has infected the host computer.

Solution

The correct usage would be "Ranchi will play host".
Question 6
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Directions For Questions

Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.

First Passage:

"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."

Second Passage:

"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.

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Blank Number [8]

A
quiet

B
faded

C
loud

D
stentorian

Solution

Since low-pitched voice is mentioned, the most appropriate word is quiet.
Question 7
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From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.

Prevaricate: When a videotape of her meeting was played back to her and she was asked to explain her presence there, she started prevaricating.

A
Speaking evasively

B
Speaking violently

C
Lying furiously

D
Throwing a tatrum

Solution

Option A is correct.

'To prevaricate' is 'to mislead deliberately'. In other words, it is to speak evasively.

Other options talk about furiousness and violence, which are wrong in this context.
Question 8
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Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Facetious: When I suggested that war is a method of controlling population, my father remarked that I was being facetious.

A
Jovian

B
Jovial

C
Jocular

D
Joking

Solution

Facetious is being mischievous. Jovian means relating to god Jove (or Jupiter)

So, jovian is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Premise : Conclusion

A
Assumption : Inference

B
Hypothesis : Idea

C
Knowledge : Books

D
Brand : Marketing

Solution

In this analogy, a conclusion is derived from a premise. Similarly inference is derived from assumption. Marketing is not derived from brand. Neither is idea or books derived from hypothesis or knowledge. Option A is correct.
Question 10
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Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Distinct' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.

A
He is distinct about what is right and what is wrong.

B
Mars became distinct on the horizon in the month of August.

C
The distinct strains of Ravi’s violin could be heard above the general din.

D
Ghoshbabu’s is a distinct case of water rising above its own level.

Solution

Option a is incorrect as the correct usage would be "He is distinctive about what is right and what is wrong".

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Question 1

imitation ... innovation

improvisation ... improvement

impracticality ... knowledge

improbability ... probability

Solution

Question 2

sanctions

refunds

fees

fines

Solution

Question 3

Suffer

Endure

Bear

Withstand

Solution

Question 4

fast ... slow

rapid ... turtle-slow

tedious ... like a joy ride

fun ... drudgery

Solution

Question 5

If you host the party, who will foot the bill?

Kerala’s forests are host to a range of snakes

Ranchi will play the host to the next national film festival.

A virus has infected the host computer.

Solution

Question 6

quiet

faded

loud

stentorian

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Question 7

Speaking evasively

Speaking violently

Lying furiously

Throwing a tatrum

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Question 8

Jovian

Jovial

Jocular

Joking

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Question 9

Assumption : Inference

Hypothesis : Idea

Knowledge : Books

Brand : Marketing

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Question 10

He is distinct about what is right and what is wrong.

Mars became distinct on the horizon in the month of August.

The distinct strains of Ravi’s violin could be heard above the general din.

Ghoshbabu’s is a distinct case of water rising above its own level.

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