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51.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Succinct

A. Moderate
B. Concise
C. Lengthy
D. Successful
Answer» C. Lengthy
52.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She had the nerve to suggest I was cheating

A. audacity
B. hope
C. courage
D. capability
Answer» B. hope
53.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Rubicund

A. Hated
B. Colourless
C. Open
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
54.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Raise

A. Contraction
B. Expansive
C. Increase
D. Being expanded
Answer» D. Being expanded
55.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Prognosis

A. Scheme
B. Forecast
C. Prefare
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Prefare
56.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D_Omnipresent

A. Permanent
B. Everpresent
C. Temporary
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Temporary
57.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Hyperbole

A. Exaggeration
B. Flaw
C. Overly Active
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Flaw
58.

Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Fastidious

A. Lethargic
B. Fussy
C. Angry
D. Successful
Answer» C. Angry
59.

Pick out the word opposite in meaning to the word given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_SPORADIC

A. augment
B. regular
C. immense
D. unrealistic
Answer» C. immense
60.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_SPLENDOUR

A. performance
B. propose
C. grandeur
D. exposition
E. contribute
Answer» D. exposition
61.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Lenient

A. rigorous
B. tender
C. jolly
D. restrictive
Answer» C. jolly
62.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_GENEROUS

A. arrogance
B. considerate
C. prejudiced
D. moderate
Answer» C. prejudiced
63.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_DEFIANT

A. elegance
B. frigid
C. aggressive
D. endrose
E. None of the above
Answer» D. endrose
64.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_EVADE

A. avoid
B. imitate
C. grave
D. harass
Answer» B. imitate
65.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_DESPICABLE

A. honorable
B. shameful
C. friendly
D. immoral
Answer» C. friendly
66.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_AVARICE

A. avoidance
B. greediness
C. endeavor
D. adherence
Answer» C. endeavor
67.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Adulation

A. Applause
B. Applauses
C. Affection
D. Perceive
Answer» B. Applauses
68.

Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Admonish

A. permit
B. advise
C. praise
D. compliment
Answer» C. praise
69.

Out of the given choices. select the one which can be substituted for the given word or sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_One who looks at the bright side of things

A. Pessimist
B. Dreamer
C. Optimist
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
70.

Look at the underlined part of the sentence below with three possible replacements for the underlined part given. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter. If none of these substitutions improve the sentence, choose (d) as your response._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Not a word did they speak to the others about the sad turn of events.

A. they spoke
B. they will speak
C. they have spoken
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
71.

In the sentence given below, replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.

A. to whom I selled
B. to whom I sell
C. to whom I sold
D. No correction required
Answer» D. No correction required
72.

In the sentence given below, replace the underlined part with its alternate meaning. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “None of these” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Kiran was in high spirits, when he was called upon the stage to deliver his speech.

A. was very cheerful
B. was highly depressed
C. was deeply engrossed in thoughts
D. None of these
Answer» B. was highly depressed
73.

In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Whether I stay in Mumbai or Pune, it is all and one to me.

A. all but one
B. all one
C. one and all
D. No correction required
Answer» C. one and all
74.

In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Although she (1)/ is handicapped (2)/ but she (3)/ can run fast.(4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» D. 4
75.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_They are waiting for her since the afternoon.

A. were waiting
B. wait
C. have been waiting
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
76.

In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_At an early age, she had made her mark as a criminal lawyer.

A. made her mark
B. makes her mark
C. has been making her mark
D. No correction required
Answer» B. makes her mark
77.

In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e. “No error” as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. She has been working off and on for several months to complete the project.

A. regularly
B. on and off
C. on or off
D. on and of
E. No error
Answer» F.
78.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He appeared to be unaware about how to see the human resources logjam at the company office.

A. How to approach
B. How to mend
C. How to break
D. How to meet
Answer» D. How to meet
79.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She is dancing to the music of her boss’s whims.

A. tunes
B. songs
C. whistles
D. sounds
Answer» B. songs
80.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If he had time, he will refer you to the next doctor coming after his shift is over.

A. have
B. would have
C. has
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
81.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_There is less need to prepare a presentation, as the clients will not be coming today.

A. hardly any
B. no
C. very little
D. somewhat
Answer» B. no
82.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The poor villagers had said they did not know how to use the solar powered pump, because of lack of knowledge right now.

A. have been saying
B. has said
C. has been saying
D. No improvement
Answer» B. has said
83.

In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He was not bothered about putting up with appearances because he was leaving the company soon.

A. Pushing up with
B. Pulling up with
C. Keeping up with
D. Meeting up with
Answer» D. Meeting up with
84.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. The managing director_x005F_x000D_b. in listening to her_x005F_x000D_c. was not interested_x005F_x000D_d. explanation about why profits were lessening.

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. acbd
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
85.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A. I wanted to tell her_x005F_x000D_B. not to talk to him_x005F_x000D_C. not listen to me._x005F_x000D_D. but she would

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. adbc
D. bcad
Answer» C. adbc
86.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. She saw her opportunity_x005F_x000D_b. to make amends_x005F_x000D_c. when he came to her home_x005F_x000D_d. to borrow some sugar.

A. bcda
B. bcad
C. adbc
D. abcd
Answer» E.
87.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. The CEO_x005F_x000D_b. of making the right decision_x005F_x000D_c. was not scared_x005F_x000D_d. despite a loss in profits_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Correct Sequence:

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. acbd
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
88.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. She wondered if_x005F_x000D_b. work hard for a living_x005F_x000D_c. he would ever_x005F_x000D_d. because he was so rich._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Correct Sequence:

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. acbd
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
89.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. She was wishing_x005F_x000D_b. for her_x005F_x000D_c. for something_x005F_x000D_d. that was not good_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Correct Sequence:

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. acdb
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
90.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. She danced with joy_x005F_x000D_b. that she had topped_x005F_x000D_c. when she found out_x005F_x000D_d. the board examination._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Correct Sequence:

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. acbd
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
91.

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_a. I was certain_x005F_x000D_b. the management meeting._x005F_x000D_c. be allowed to attend_x005F_x000D_d. that subordinates would not_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Correct Sequence:

A. abcd
B. abdc
C. adcb
D. bcda
Answer» D. bcda
92.

In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_An examination of a dead body is called as

A. Amputate
B. Autopsy
C. Morgue
D. Crusade
Answer» C. Morgue
93.

In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_'A large enclosure for keeping birds' is also called as __________

A. Zoo
B. Aquarium
C. Aviary
D. Homicide
Answer» D. Homicide
94.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D_Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

A. Her fame grew
B. Her fame lessened
C. Her fame ended
D. Her fame began
Answer» B. Her fame lessened
95.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She knew that it took two to tango and if he objected, she would not be able to pass the test.

A. two people to agree
B. two people to disagree
C. two people to be angry
D. None of the above
Answer» B. two people to disagree
96.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She knew that the best way to get into hot water was to anger her boss.

A. to enter water heated by the sun
B. to have hot water
C. to be confused
D. to get into trouble
Answer» E.
97.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_i was hoping against hope that she would agree to my proposal.

A. Hoping for something
B. Hoping against something
C. Hoping without any/little chance of success
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
98.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She realised there was no use crying over spilt milk when she saw the interviewer promising the job to someone else.

A. She has spilt milk
B. She realised it was useless to worry about something which cannot be changed
C. She was worried over the spilt milk
D. None of the above
Answer» C. She was worried over the spilt milk
99.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She was scared to death when she realised she had selected the wrong slide for the company presentation.

A. She actually died from fear
B. She suffered extreme death-like fear
C. She felt death was frightening
D. None of the above
Answer» C. She felt death was frightening
100.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She was the shining star in the office when it came to efficiency and punctuality.

A. She was shiny like a star
B. She was as luminescent as a shining star when it came to performance
C. Stars were shining in the office
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Stars were shining in the office