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401.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Form2. Foaming3. Flower4. Flame5. Fog

A. 4 3 2 5 1
B. 4 3 2 1 5
C. 3 4 2 5 1
D. 3 4 2 1 5
Answer» B. 4 3 2 1 5
Discussion
402.

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Senility2. Sentence3. Senator4. Sensory5. Senior

A. 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
B. 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
C. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
D. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
Answer» C. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
Discussion
403.

Arrange the following words as per their order in an English dictionary and choose the one that comes first.pocket; podium; plutonic; poacher

A. plutonic
B. pocket
C. podium
D. poacher
Answer» B. pocket
Discussion
404.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Angle2. Able3. Ant4. Amicable5. Amend

A. 25413
B. 24513
C. 25431
D. 24531
Answer» B. 24513
Discussion
405.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘W’ can be represented by 02, 66, etc., and ‘R’ can be represented by 41, 89, etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “STORK”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890ZCWGI5XKDFR1KMOQS6GWNHV2UWYBA7EOYJT3FHGLN8CFILR4DRTVO9KSUNP

A. 14, 42, 12, 41, 10
B. 96, 79, 44, 32, 56
C. 20, 12, 69, 89, 10
D. 14, 42, 75, 59, 95
Answer» B. 96, 79, 44, 32, 56
Discussion
406.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘B’ can be represented by 23, 42 etc and ‘N’ can be represented by 95, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SALT’.Matrix I 012340MEFJM1IDHJF2K FBBL3AJJCD4KDBEBMatrix II 567895PUWXY6PUXRY7RZTOX8SVTRX9NNOXS

A. 34, 58, 12, 89
B. 20, 97, 41, 89
C. 99, 30, 24, 87
D. 33, 88, 31, 89
Answer» D. 33, 88, 31, 89
Discussion
407.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of number given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix – I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column. For example ‘A’ can be represented by 24, 95 etc., and ‘M’ can be represented by 11, 66, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “PART”Matrix – I 012340PCWRI1AMOQS2UXYBA3EHJLN4ARTVUMatrix – II 567895TKPFU6GMNHV7EOYJT8CFWLR9ASUNX

A. 00, 10, 03, 86
B. 57, 24, 41, 55
C. 00, 40, 89, 78
D. 00, 95, 32, 31
Answer» C. 00, 40, 89, 78
Discussion
408.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.AWARDING

A. SIGN
B. WIND
C. WAR
D. AWARD
Answer» B. WIND
Discussion
409.

If the letters of BEAUTIFUL are arranged alphabetically then which letter would be the last letter?

A. T
B. U
C. F
D. L
Answer» C. F
Discussion
410.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Mango2. Mind3. Master4. Minty5. Muted

A. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
B. 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
C. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Answer» E.
Discussion
411.

Choose one of the following options that are different:A. AutoB. CarC. VanD. Taxi

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C
Answer» D. C
Discussion
412.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Soul2. Strain3. Straits4. Sand5. Syrup

A. 41235
B. 42153
C. 54312
D. 45312
Answer» B. 42153
Discussion
413.

Find the word which cannot be made from the letters of the given word?DISTRIBUTION

A. Dust
B. Tribute
C. Riot
D. Disturb
Answer» C. Riot
Discussion
414.

A is taller than B but smaller than E. C is the smallest of all. D is taller than A but smaller than E. Who is tallest among the five?

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. E
Answer» E.
Discussion
415.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Superannuated

A. Neat
B. After
C. Sure
D. Super
Answer» C. Sure
Discussion
416.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CAN be formed using the letters of the given word.PROCRASTINATION

A. PROMOT
B. RUSTIN
C. CREATE
D. TRAINS
Answer» E.
Discussion
417.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Components

A. Cool
B. Come
C. Most
D. Men
Answer» B. Come
Discussion
418.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they appear in the dictionary.1. Liquid2. Liquor3. Land4. Lasted5. Label

A. 43512
B. 34512
C. 54312
D. 53412
Answer» E.
Discussion
419.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘A’ can be represented by 32, 85, etc., and 'N’ can be represented by 04, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “TACT”.Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890FEJTN5UESVX1YMBCA6OKFCZ2ZGWIQ7LQZYD3DFALR8AEISN4UIYVX9LMTCI

A. 03, 14, 13, 97
B. 31, 32, 02, 03
C. 97, 86, 97, 98
D. 20, 89, 68, 23
Answer» B. 31, 32, 02, 03
Discussion
420.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Precious

A. Pire
B. Rise
C. Rose
D. Rest
Answer» E.
Discussion
421.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Elephant

A. Hand
B. Leap
C. Ant
D. Pent
Answer» B. Leap
Discussion
422.

DIRECTIONS: Arrange the following in a logical order:(i) Birth(ii) Death(iii) Funeral(iv) Marriage(v) Education

A. (i), (iii), (iv), (v), (ii)
B. (i), (v), (iv), (ii), (iii)
C. (iv), (v), (iii), (i), (ii)
D. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (I)
Answer» C. (iv), (v), (iii), (i), (ii)
Discussion
423.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as gives in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrixes. The columns and rows of Matrix – I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘T’ can be represented by 10, 32 etc and ‘A’ be represented by 65, 56 etc similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘WOVEN’. MATRIX – IMATRIX – II 01234 567890SNXOV5IAKBI1TXSZR6AKFME2PWQPP7KMDCC3VUTTX8LHGGK4OQVUS9MDIHF

A. 12, 13, 41, 55, 69
B. 31, 01, 65, 58, 41
C. 24, 20, 40, 31, 76
D. 21, 40, 04, 69, 01
Answer» E.
Discussion
424.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are resented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that a Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and row and next by its column, for example, ‘G’ can be represented by 10, 24 etc., and ‘T’ can be represented by 76, 86 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “ENVY”.Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890AKJFJ5VSNVN1GJMLJ6PRQOQ2FKAIG7RTZUW3HJEBH8UTUTR4KHMHE9ZQYNN

A. 20, 79, 42, 96
B. 32, 57, 55, 97
C. 40, 89, 30, 78
D. 11, 65, 10, 69
Answer» C. 40, 89, 30, 78
Discussion
425.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘N’ can be represented by 00, 12 etc and ‘C’ can be represented by 95, 76 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘TYRES’.MATRIX – I 012340NVPRW1XTNYV2ZPSXQ3U ZXWU4YYRNRMATRIX – II 567895JICEJ6GGALI7FCJKD8EMKJH9CLEAE

A. 21, 40, 04, 69, 01
B. 12, 13, 41, 55, 69
C. 11, 41, 44, 85, 22
D. 31, 01, 65, 58, 41
Answer» D. 31, 01, 65, 58, 41
Discussion
426.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. First2. Frown3. Fist4. Fast5. Floor

A. 13542
B. 41523
C. 41352
D. 13452
Answer» D. 13452
Discussion
427.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Resources

A. Source
B. Rise
C. User
D. Sour
Answer» C. User
Discussion
428.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Dragon2. Draculla3. Dormont4. Drapery5. Deviate

A. 53214
B. 53124
C. 53421
D. 53412
Answer» B. 53124
Discussion
429.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix - I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix - II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘X’ can be represented by 30, 41 etc and ‘G’ can be represented by 55, 87 etc.Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘RUGBY’.MATRIX - I 012340QNSXO1WQQPN2YROWU3 XOTNT4PXUQ MATRIX - II 567895GAFKB6JDDCA7LEBJH8KBGAG9CKHDD

A. 01, 34, 22, 10, 75
B. 40, 31, 41, 68, 01
C. 21, 24, 89, 77, 20
D. 23, 95, 14, 20, 79
Answer» D. 23, 95, 14, 20, 79
Discussion
430.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-l are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example. ‘F’ can be represented by 31, 67, etc, and ‘L’ can be represented by 33, 75, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “ENACT”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890FEJTN5UESVX1YMBCA6OKFCZ2ZGWIQ7LQZYD3DFALR8AEISN4UIYVX9LMTCI

A. 01, 04, 14, 13, 97
B. 56, 32, 02, 03, 44
C. 97, 89, 86, 95, 98
D. 01, 89, 03, 68, 23
Answer» B. 56, 32, 02, 03, 44
Discussion
431.

Find the odd one among the following:(i) Syringe (ii) Tweezer (iii) Dropper (iv) Straw

A. (i)
B. (ii)
C. (iii)
D. (iv)
Answer» C. (iii)
Discussion
432.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Class2. Admission3. Result4. Examination5. Marking

A. 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
B. 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
C. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
Answer» C. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
Discussion
433.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of matrix-II are numbered form 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘Q’ can be represented by 23, 56, etc., and ‘S’ can be represented by 34, 99, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “FAINT”Matrix – I 012340BMUAF1HEOWD2PJGQY3VRLIS4ZXTNKMatrix – II 567895DNXGQ6LVEOY7STCMW8HRBKU9FPAIS

A. 95, 03, 34, 43, 76
B. 95, 97, 33, 40, 42
C. 04, 97, 99, 56, 34
D. 04, 97, 33, 56, 42
Answer» E.
Discussion
434.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Nightingales

A. Nine
B. Gales
C. Eight
D. Novel
Answer» E.
Discussion
435.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.RESPIRATION

A. PIRATE
B. SINE
C. POSTER
D. RIDER
Answer» E.
Discussion
436.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Benevolent

A. Been
B. Nevin
C. Lent
D. Ben
Answer» C. Lent
Discussion
437.

Arrange the following words in a meaningful order.1. Khan Clock Tower2. Sri Lanka3. World4. Colombo5. Aisa

A. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
B. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
C. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
D. 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
Answer» C. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
Discussion
438.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Enact2. Envoy3. Evade4. Embed5. Ensue

A. 43125
B. 41523
C. 42513
D. 45123
Answer» C. 42513
Discussion
439.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Casting2. Acting3. Film Shooting4. Final Film5. Editing

A. 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
B. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
C. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
D. 4, 3, 5, 1, 2
Answer» C. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
Discussion
440.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Feeble2. From3. Floor4. Foam5. Fluorescen

A. 13542
B. 15342
C. 13524
D. 15324
Answer» B. 15342
Discussion
441.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘K’ can be represented by 41, 34 etc. and ‘Z’ can be represented by 75, 86 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PAWN’.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890LEDEA5RZQRN1HJCMJ6YUYTO2BLIAI7ZRWTS3LEBHK8XZOSZ4FKGDJ9UOYOP

A. 44, 10, 87, 55
B. 99, 23, 77, 59
C. 03, 40, 86, 65
D. 31, 31, 59, 66
Answer» C. 03, 40, 86, 65
Discussion
442.

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word. ENDEAVOUR

A. DEVOUR
B. DROWN
C. ROUND
D. DROVE
Answer» C. ROUND
Discussion
443.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of number given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘A’ can be represented by 24, 95, etc., and ‘M’ can be represented by 11, 66, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “RAIN”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890RCWGI5OKDFX1KMOQS6GMNHV2UWYBA7EOYJT3FHJLN8CFWLR4ARTVX9ASUNP

A. 41, 95, 69, 86
B. 00, 24, 04, 98
C. 89, 40, 88, 30
D. 86, 02, 32, 31
Answer» C. 89, 40, 88, 30
Discussion
444.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix – I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘M’ can be represented by 22, 44 etc, and ‘T’ can be represented by 67, 96, etc, Similarly, you have to identify The set of word “CROPS”.MATRIX – I 012340MCOSN1CNSMO2NOMCS3SMNOC4OSCNM MATRIX – II 567895TUQPR6PRTUQ7UQPRT8QPRTU9RTUQP

A. 10, 59, 02, 65, 00
B. 23, 78, 14, 99, 30
C. 42, 95, 40, 76, 03
D. 34, 66, 33, 86, 22
Answer» C. 42, 95, 40, 76, 03
Discussion
445.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.TOURNAMENT

A. TORMENT
B. RENT
C. TOUR
D. TRAP
Answer» E.
Discussion
446.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-l are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example. ‘J’ can be represented by 42, 87, etc, and ‘N’ can be represented by 04, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “BITE”.Matrix - I Matrix - II 01234 567890BETAN5DGWIR1KMICS6YMBTS2UEQVX7LPZYD3DGWLR8FEJTN4KBJCS9UIQVX

A. 00, 12, 88, 21
B. 41, 40, 02, 04
C. 67, 96, 12, 86
D. 23, 58, 68, 01
Answer» B. 41, 40, 02, 04
Discussion
447.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.COMPLIMENTARY

A. TRIM
B. TRAPS
C. PRIME
D. TRAIN
Answer» C. PRIME
Discussion
448.

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at THIRD position?1. Serious2. Single3. Salted4. Sand5. Sickle

A. Single
B. Sand
C. Sickle
D. Serious
Answer» E.
Discussion
449.

In the following question arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and then choose the most appropriate sequence from among the alternatives provided below:1. Police 2. Punishment 3. Crime 4. Justice 5. Judgment

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
C. 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
D. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer» D. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Discussion
450.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Shapely 2. Shoddy 3. Shelve 4. Short 5. Sharp

A. 15234
B. 51234
C. 15324
D. 51324
Answer» D. 51324
Discussion