1 .DIRECTIONS (Qs.1-3) : Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence, three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of them (i.e.,) (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d).
I cannot listen whatshe is saying.
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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I cannot hear what she is saying. To hear is to physically experience the sense of sound. As long as one's ear and brain are capable of processing sound waves, one can hear. To listen is to deliberately apply the ability to hear. One who listens is thinking about what is heard, what it means, how to respond, and whether to continue to listen / pay attention. |
2 .He is still in vigorous health although he is on the rightside of sixty.
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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He is still in vigorous health although he is on the wrong side of sixty |
3 .We are sorry to hear regardingyour father’s death
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option D |
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We are sorry to hear regarding your father's death |
4 .DIRECTIONS (Qs.4-6) : Each questions below consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the words in capital letters.
PROCRASTINATE
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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‘Procrastinate’ means to delay or linger in a decision. ‘Prompt’ means done without delay. |
5 .PROCLIVITY
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option D |
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‘Proclivity’ means a natural tendency (or inclination) to do something. |
6 .OUTLANDISH
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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‘Outlandish’ means odd or strange. |
7 .Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d)
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option B |
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My detailed statement is respectfully submitted |
8 . Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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I have been waiting for my friend since morning |
9 .Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option A |
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He has been representing my constituency for the past five years. |
10 .Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d)
Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option C |
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If he hears of your conduct, he will be unhappy |
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