Verbal Ability Test

Question 1
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Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1,2,3,4) with their corresponding usage on the right $(a, b, c, d) .$ Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the
table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.
RELINQUISH

$\begin{array}{ll} Meaning & Usage \\ \begin{matrix} 1. To give \\ up (a claim) \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} a. The national awardees in an unprecedented show of resentment and \\ displeasure in the wake of recent sectarian violence decided to relinquish \\ their titles conferred by the government. \end{matrix} \\ 2 . Abandon & \begin{matrix} b. Democracy cannot be nurtured in a party if the party command does not \\ relinquish dynastic control. \end{matrix} \\ 3. Waive & \begin{matrix} c. If the government relinquishes the time limit many more applications will \\ come from foreign companies. \end{matrix} \\ \begin{matrix} 4. Formally \\ or publicly \\ disown \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} d. The opposition party has now relinquished its stand of unilateral \\ disarmament. \end{matrix} \end{array}$

A
cdba

B
bdac

C
dbca

D
bdca

Question 2
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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. He washed neither his hands nor his face before having his dinner.

B. Scarcely had he gone than a policeman knocked at the door to enquire about his whereabouts.

C. He will not fill the consent form until he is not given the requisite fee.

A
Only A

B
Only B

C
Only C

D
Only B and C

Question 3
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Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1,2,3,4) with their corresponding usage on the right $(a, b, c, d) .$ Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below thetable, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

EXECRABLE

$\begin{array}{ll} Meaning & Usage \\ 1. Detestable & a. This was not Harvard's only execrable recent decision. \\ \begin{matrix} 2. Of poor quality or \\ condition \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} b. There should be tougher punishments for execrable crimes \\ committed on women. \end{matrix} \\ 3. Very bad & c. The living conditions in the slums are execrable and deplorable. \\ 4 . Deserving a curse & \begin{matrix} d. Her execrable singing finally brought a complaint from the \\ neighbours. \end{matrix} \end{array}$

A
cdab

B
dcab

C
acdb

D
bcda

Question 4
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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. Though Paul worked hard to win the game still he lost it at the end.

B. Everyone admired the golden brown colour of his hair.

C. The craftsman which first placed a wooden horse on bow rockers is unknown

A
Both A and C

B
Only B

C
Only C

D
All A, B and C

Question 5
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Directions: In the following question five options are given, of which one word is most nearly the same or opposite in meaning to the given word in the question. Find the correct option having either same or opposite meaning.

DEMURE

A
Modest

B
Petulant

C
Trivial

D
Didactic

Question 6
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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. He does not know that how to make his boss agree to give him a week's leave.

B. Neither Ron nor his colleagues is going to support the company's new compensation policy.

C. Stop to write as the time is over.

A
Only A

B
Only B

C
Both A and B

D
All A, B and C

Question 7
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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. Deep in the mountains, there is less chance for anyone to get a cell-phone connection.

B. A lot of new apparatuses were brought into the science laboratory for the students to learn through experimentation.

C. The officer assured the victim's brother that he would keep his words and would soon get them justice.

A
Only A

B
Only B

C
Only C

D
Both A and C

Question 8
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Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1,2,3,4) with their corresponding usage on the right $(a, b, c, d)$ . Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the
table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.
ACCEDE

$\begin{array}{ll} Meaning & Usage \\ 1. To agree to & \begin{matrix} a. After a long war and cunning manipulation, the evil tyrant \\ acceded to the throne. \end{matrix} \\ \begin{matrix} 2. To enter upon an office \\ or position \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} b. Left with no option, the government had to accede to the \\ demands of the terrorists and get the prisoners released. \end{matrix} \\ \begin{matrix} 3. To come in control or \\ ownership of something \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} c. In case of bankruptcy, the trustee accedes to all the property \\ of the debtor. \end{matrix} \\ \begin{matrix} 4. To become a party to \\ something \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} d. After going through the papers thoroughly, the clients \\ acceded to the terms of the contract. \end{matrix} \end{array}$

A
abcd

B
bacd

C
cabd

D
cdba

Question 9
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Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1,2,3,4) with their corresponding usage on the right $(a, b, c, d)$ . Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.
DERIVATIVE

$\begin{array}{ll} Meaning & Usage \\ 1. A word formed by derivation & \begin{matrix} a. Mia has a highly derivative prose style to which a \\ number of analogies and parallels can be drawn. \end{matrix} \\ \begin{matrix} 2. Something copied from \\ another source \end{matrix} & \begin{matrix} b. The movie was full of cliches and the performances \\ were marred by the derivative plot. \end{matrix} \\ 3. Lacking originality & c. 'Analogy' is a derivative of 'Analogous'. \\ 4. Something that can be & d. I learnt in school that petroleum is a derivative of coal \\ derived from another substance & tar. \end{array}$

A
cdba

B
abdc

C
cabd

D
dbca

Question 10
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Directions: Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the question word.

Debauchery

A
trickery

B
depravity

C
faithfulness

D
artfulness

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Verbal Ability ...

Question 1

cdba

bdac

dbca

bdca

Question 2

Only A

Only B

Only C

Only B and C

Question 3

cdab

dcab

acdb

bcda

Question 4

Both A and C

Only B

Only C

All A, B and C

Question 5

Modest

Petulant

Trivial

Didactic

Question 6

Only A

Only B

Both A and B

All A, B and C

Question 7

Only A

Only B

Only C

Both A and C

Question 8

abcd

bacd

cabd

cdba

Question 9

cdba

abdc

cabd

dbca

Question 10

trickery

depravity

faithfulness

artfulness

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