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51.

Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Talkative: Garrulity

A. Garbled: Distorted
B. Sensitive: Unsusceptible
C. Delinquent: Derelict
D. Gullible: Naiveté
Answer» E.
Discussion
52.

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.

A. very little
B. was very expensive
C. he hurt himself while carrying in the TV set
D. was fairly priced
Answer» C. he hurt himself while carrying in the TV set
Discussion
53.

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She penned her feelings in a letter and posted it to him. Now, the ball was in his court.

A. the final decision rested on him
B. her letter had reached him
C. he had nothing to say
D. he was caught in a trap
Answer» B. her letter had reached him
Discussion
54.

Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She was so intimidated by the presence of the school principal that she forgot her memorized lines and started to beat around the bush.

A. to run around a nearby bush in fright
B. to talk indirectly, without coming to the main point
C. to stammer
D. to tap her feet in despair
Answer» C. to stammer
Discussion
55.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_This is simply not ………..

A. acceptable
B. acceptible
C. aceptable
D. accepptable
Answer» B. acceptible
Discussion
56.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I wanted to know on which day my birthday falls this year. So, I went to check the …….

A. calendar
B. calender
C. calander
D. celendar
Answer» B. calender
Discussion
57.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I feel sad for the blind beggar. His condition is …….

A. piteous
B. peteous
C. pietous
D. pietable
Answer» B. peteous
Discussion
58.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He walked about in the empty rooms and refused to talk to anyone at_x005F_x000D_the party. I found his behavior rather ……..

A. wierd
B. weird
C. weirdo
D. veered
Answer» C. weirdo
Discussion
59.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He buried his wife and child in the ……. near his church.

A. cemetry
B. cemetery
C. cementary
D. cemetary
Answer» C. cementary
Discussion
60.

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He admonished her ……....

A. publicaly
B. publicly
C. publically
D. publicily
Answer» C. publically
Discussion
61.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He …….. a challenge.

A. gave me
B. asked me to
C. threw me
D. made me
Answer» D. made me
Discussion
62.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I looked up and saw a man who seemed half-starved and …………..

A. handsome
B. as cunning as a fox
C. out of fortune
D. extremely agile
Answer» D. extremely agile
Discussion
63.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_It is time to truly reflect ….. your misdeeds.

A. of
B. upon
C. about
D. into
Answer» C. about
Discussion
64.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_My boat was moored ……. an old bathing ghat.

A. besides
B. beside
C. against
D. with
Answer» C. against
Discussion
65.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The parents attending the meeting were hostile and aggressive. This set the mood of the unfortunate meeting.

A. Shrewd
B. Belligerent
C. Docile
D. Timorous
Answer» C. Docile
Discussion
66.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The child talked too much in class. She was talkative.

A. Reserved
B. Garrulous
C. Witty
D. Teacher’s pet
Answer» C. Witty
Discussion
67.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She spent her summer vacation lazing in the warm and pleasant Miami weather.

A. Comfortable
B. Austere
C. Balmy
D. Admirable
Answer» D. Admirable
Discussion
68.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He was very rich and yet a man who would not share a penny with anyone.

A. Wastrel
B. Spendthrift
C. Miser
D. Parsimonious
Answer» D. Parsimonious
Discussion
69.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Afternoon nap

A. Reprieve
B. Truce
C. Siesta
D. Respite
Answer» D. Respite
Discussion
70.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A speech delivered without any prior preparation

A. Narration
B. Argument
C. Dialectic
D. Extempore
Answer» E.
Discussion