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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option that follows:
Ontologies are _____________ equated with taxonomic hierarchies of classes, class definitions, and _____________ subsumption relation, _____________ ontologies need not be limited to _____________ forms.
- (a)
often, a, but, such
- (b)
often, the, yet, such
- (c)
frequently, a, yet, such
- (d)
often, a, yet, these
- (e)
often, the, but, these
Answer: Option E
Text Explanation :
The “subsumption relation” refers to a definite entity. Hence, it must take the definite article “the”. This eliminates options 1, 3 and 4.
A demonstrative pronoun is required to attribute to the forms of “hierarchies of classes, class definitions and the subsumption relation”. Thus, the correct pronoun to use would be “these”. Eliminate option 2 with “such”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option that follows:
Mrs. Kapoor hovered around the patient in a display of great _______.
- (a)
Solicititude
- (b)
Chivalry
- (c)
Solicitude
- (d)
Chivelry
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
“Chivalry' is formal and courteous behaviour. “Solicitude” is 'having concern or care'. In the given context, solicitude fits better.
The correct spelling is the one given in option 3.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option that follows:
Whenever she asked the doctor how long she had left to live, he would dive off into long-winded explanations about the incertainties inherent in medicines, and eventually tail off as if he had forgotten her original question altogether; it was the worst form of _______ she’d ever come across.
- (a)
Prevarication
- (b)
Insinuation
- (c)
Preambulation
- (d)
Abrogation
Answer: Option A
Text Explanation :
The doctor dodged the patient's question and hence “prevarication” meaning 'avoidance; moving away from the whole truth', fits in the sentence.
“Insinuation” is 'an indirect suggestion or hint'.
“Perambulation” is 'to walk or travel about'.
“Abrogation” is 'to abolish, annul, repeal'.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Fill in the blanks with the word or phrase that completes the idiom correctly in the given sentences.
The bigger they come, _______ they fall, or so it is said.
- (a)
the greater
- (b)
the harder
- (c)
the more
- (d)
the less
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
Using the adverb 'great' to describe a fall would make the sentence illogical. Option 1 can be eliminated on that basis.
An apt adverb to describe a “fall” from among the given options would be option 2 'hard', as it describes the impact of the fall.
Options 3 and 4 can be eliminated on the basis that an adverb/adjective of the comparative degree is required to maintain parallelism in the sentence.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Fill in the blanks with the word or phrase that completes the idiom correctly in the given sentences.
You almost frightened the life _______ me.
- (a)
from
- (b)
of
- (c)
into
- (d)
out of
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
Option 4 “out of” helps in completing the idiom 'to frighten the life out of someone', which means 'to make someone very frightened'.
The rest of the options do not help in completing the idioms and can be eliminated on that basis.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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For each of the questions below, select the word that fits well in all the four given sentences.
i. The Bill _______________________ reduction in electoral expenses.
ii. The plan ___________________ ten percent growth in production.
iii. The budget ____________________ a two-fold increase in this year’s turnover.
iv. The company __________________ a good production year due to better harvest.
- (a)
seeks
- (b)
envisages
- (c)
hopes
- (d)
demands
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
All of the statements are in the future tense. Only “envisages” which means 'to contemplate; visualize' fits in all the blanks grammatically and logically. “Seeks” does not fit into the fourth blank. Eliminate option 1.
The verb “hopes” needs to be used in combination with the preposition “for” in order for the statements to be grammatically correct. Eliminate option 3.
The verb “demands” needs to be used in combination with an article in order for the statements to be grammatically correct. Eliminate option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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For each of the questions below, select the word that fits well in all the four given sentences.
i. We _______________ the room with an electric heater.
ii. His mother _______________________ lunch for all his friends.
iii. The will ______________________ the each child will receive half of the money.
iv.He __________________________ for his family by working overtime.
- (a)
prepared
- (b)
equipped
- (c)
arranged
- (d)
provided
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
Only “provided” fits into all of the blanks contextually and logically.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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It _____________ not look like a great deal today, but back then it was a coup: no man before ___________ to import tea directly into Ireland.
The option that will best fill the blanks in the above sentences would be:
- (a)
may, has dared
- (b)
may, had dared
- (c)
might, have dared
- (d)
might, have ever dared
- (e)
may, ever dared
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
Options 1, 3 and 4 use the present tense whereas the sentence clearly requires a past tense, indicated by ‘but back then’. Option 5 with “ever”, meaning ‘at all times; always’ becomes erroneous as it is placed after the word “before”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
The head ___________ was annoyed to see a _________ in the soup.
The option that would best fill the blanks in the above sentence would be:
- (a)
chief, house fly
- (b)
chef, housefly
- (c)
chief, house-fly
- (d)
chef, house fly
- (e)
chef, house-fly
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
The sentence talks about seeing a fly in a soup. This is of major concern to a chef. Hence, options 1 and 3 are ruled out. The word housefly is not hyphenated and a space in between house and fly changes the meaning of the sentence.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
Not wanting to present an unwanted optimistic picture in the board meeting, the CEO estimated the sales growth _____________.
The option that will best fill the blank in the above sentence would be:
- (a)
strictly
- (b)
liberally
- (c)
fancifully
- (d)
pessimistically
- (e)
conservatively
Answer: Option E
Text Explanation :
The CEO did not want to give a rosy picture of the sales growth nor would a strict or pessimistic picture help in motivating the team. “Conservatively” fits in well in this context. It means ‘cautiously or moderately’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.
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Choose the most appropriate option for filling in the blanks. The sequence of words in the correct option should match the sequence of the sentences in which they should be used.
i. There is so much love………………the two of them.
ii. I have not seen Aditi………………Friday.
iii. I started my exam preparation……………January.
iv. The three sisters did not look for new friend as they were quite happy playing…..…. themselves.
v. I have not seen Mohan………………..six months.
- (a)
between, from, since, among, for
- (b)
among, from, for, between, since
- (c)
among, since, for, between, from
- (d)
between, since, from, among, for
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
‘Between’ is used with two people. Above two, the relationship is conveyed with the word ‘among’.
B and C are ruled out. ‘Since’ is used to indicate from then till now; between a particular past time and the present and ‘From’ is used to indicate source or origin: to come from the Midwest, start from January.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Choose the most appropriate option for filling in the blanks. The sequence of words in the correct option should match the sequence of the sentences in which they should be used.
i. He succeeded……………..perseverance and sheer hard work.
ii. ………………………………the power vested in me, I hereby declare these premises sealed.
iii. ……………..his illness he could not finish his work in time.
iv. …………………need, please contact me at the emergency number indicated.
- (a)
by virtue of, by dint of, in case of, in consequence of
- (b)
by dint of, by virtue of, in consequence of, in case of
- (c)
by virtue of, in consequence of, by dint of, in case of
- (d)
by dint of, in consequence of, by virtue of, in case of
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
'By dint of' means because of something; due to the efforts of something and is best suited for sentence 1.
'By virtue of’ means ‘because of something; due to something’.
'In consequence of' means by reason of; as the effect of. It is best suited for sentence 3. 'In case of' means ‘if there should happen to be.’
These phrases are best arranged in option B.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Each question below consists of an incomplete sentence. Four words or pharses marked A, B, C and D are given beneath each sentence. Mark the option that best completes the sentence.
____________made after English settlers came to Jamestown was a map of Virginia by john Smith, the famous adventurer.
- (a)
It was the first map
- (b)
The first map
- (c)
There was a first map
- (d)
That the first map
Answer: Option B
Text Explanation :
Look at the options carefully. Option 1 with “It” makes no sense as the paragraph continues with “..was a map”. What is required in the blank space is something concrete and descriptive.
Option 3 with “a first map” renders it inadequate as an option. Between options 2 and 4, option 2 has the right construction to fit into the blank. In option 4, “That the first map” makes the sentence a subordinate clause, if this is to be used, the sentence would be without a main clause, thus making it incorrect.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2
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Each question below consists of an incomplete sentence. Four words or pharses marked A, B, C and D are given beneath each sentence. Mark the option that best completes the sentence.
The concept this weekend promises to attract ___________ than attended the last one.
- (a)
a number of people even larger
- (b)
an even larger amount of people
- (c)
a group of people even greater
- (d)
an even greater number of people
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
The word to precede ‘than’ should be people as the latter part of the sentence, “than attended the last one”, talks about ‘those people who attended the concert.’
This rules out option 1 and option 3.Between options 2 and 4, option 4 is the better option. One refers to people in ‘number’ and not in ‘amount’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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A partially completed paragraph is below, followed by fillers a,b,c. From options A, B, C and D, identify the right combination and order of fillers a,b or c that will best complete the paragraph.
In cultivating team spirit, one should not forget the importance of discipline. _________________ It is the duty of all the numbers of the team to observe discipline in its proper perspective.
a. A proper team spirit can seldom be based on discipline.
b. It is a well known fact that team spirit and discipline can never go hand in hand
c. Discipline in its right perspective would mean sacrificing self to some extent.
- (a)
a and b only
- (b)
b and c only
- (c)
Either a or b only
- (d)
c only
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
In this paragraph completion question, the main sentences talk about the positives of discipline. Hence the intermediate sentence needs to continue (and not deviate from) talking about the importance/ virtues of discipline.
Both statements 'a' and 'b' mention the drawbacks of discipline and hence cannot be the intermediate sentences.Only statement 'c' satisfies that condition.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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A partially completed paragraph is below, followed by fillers a,b,c. From options A, B, C and D, identify the right combination and order of fillers a,b or c that will best complete the paragraph.
Forests are gifts of nature __________. Yet, with the spread of civilisation, man has not only spurned the forests, but has been ruthlessly destroying them.
a. It is on historical record that the vast sahara desert of today once used to be full of thick forests.
b. A large part of humanity still lives deep inside forests, particularly in the tropical regions of the earth.
c. Human evolution itself has taken place in the forests.
- (a)
Only a and b
- (b)
Only c and a
- (c)
Only c and b
- (d)
c and a or b
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
In this paragraph completion question, the first sentence mentions forests being gifts from nature and the last sentence mentions man ruthlessly destroying forests. An interesting aspect here is that the concluding statement starts with the word 'yet'. This means that the intermediate sentence needs to continue stating the positives of forest before the tone of the sentence changes. Both statements 'b' and 'c' satisfy this condition.
Although very tempting, statement 'a' begins with the vast Sahara desert of today. If we consider this statement in the answer – it nullifies the presence of 'yet' in the last statement.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
These issues are extremely ______________ and any knee jerk reaction will ultimately result in a loss of ____________ for all shareholders.
- (a)
Unassociated, curare
- (b)
Ambiguous, plutocracy
- (c)
Nuanced, opportunity
- (d)
Contexed, serendipity
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
The gist of the sentence is that some issues are extremely complex and any knee jerk (hasty) reaction will result in some sort of a loss for the shareholder.
For the first blank we can eliminate ‘unassociated’ and ‘contexed’ since they do not fit in logically. We can eliminate options 1 and 4. That leaves us with ‘nuanced’ and ‘ambiguous’, both of which are appropriate. For the second blank, ‘loss of plutocracy for all shareholders’ is meaningless, since plutocracy means the rule of the wealthy; while ‘loss of opportunity for all shareholders’ makes eminent sense.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Growth under this government has been _________ high and remarkably ____________ even during the worst global economic crisis.
- (a)
Impededly, flippant
- (b)
Relatively, intractable
- (c)
Obstructedly, rigid
- (d)
Sustainedly, resilient
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
The gist of the sentence is that growth under this government has been high and remarkably steady even during the worst global economic crisis.
‘Impededly’ and ‘obstructedly’ can be eliminated for the first blank, since they are not in sync with “high”. We can eliminate options 1 and 3.
Between options 2 and 4 ‘resilient’ is our correct word as an economy cannot be remarkably ‘intractable’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
There are different and _______ versions about what happened in the city, but one thing is certain: it is a dastardly act that must be condemned _________
- (a)
Dissimilar, concertedly
- (b)
Contrary, obviously
- (c)
Conflicting, unequivocally
- (d)
Unique, without conflict
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
The gist of the sentence seems to be that there are different and conflicting versions of what happened, but that the dastardly act must be condemned in no uncertain terms.
‘Dissimilar’, ‘Contrary’ and ‘Conflicting’ are all appropriate for the first blank, while ‘unique’ is not. We can eliminate option 4.
For the second blank, ‘unequivocally’ meaning ‘unambiguously and clearly’ best reflects the tone and tenor of the sentence. ‘Concertedly’ meaning ‘contrived’ and ‘obviously’ are unsuited for the second blank.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
They _________ their seats away from the curved wall panels to give themselves more space as the flight attendant brought drinks from the gallery, which was _________ with family’s favorite snacks and beverages.
- (a)
Swiveled, stocked
- (b)
Hinged, lacquered
- (c)
Pended, embellished
- (d)
Retracted, thronged
Answer: Option A
Text Explanation :
Seats cannot be ‘hinged’, ‘pended’ or ‘retracted’ into position; they can only be ‘swiveled’ into position. We can eliminate options 2, 3 and 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Cairn cannot __________ bring into picture some _________ outsider which has little experience and necessary consents to deal in the oil field.
- (a)
Peremptorily, ascribed
- (b)
Complaisantly, endorsed
- (c)
Democratically, aberrant
- (d)
Arbitrarily, unrelated
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
For the first blank, only ‘peremptorily’ and ‘arbitrarily’ make logical sense. ‘Complaisantly’ and ‘democratically’ contradict the logical tenor of the sentence. We can eliminate options 2 and 3.
Between, ‘ascribed’ and ‘unrelated’, ‘unrelated’ fits logically into the second blank of the sentence. ‘Ascribed’ meaning ‘attributed to’ is logically inconsistent.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Economic growth is on auto-pilot, unlikely to be derailed by any lapse into __________ and controls or to be _____________ by serious policy reforms.
- (a)
Growth, blowed
- (b)
Boom, berated
- (c)
Recession, reduced
- (d)
Dirigisme, boosted
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
‘Growth’ and ‘boom’ can be eliminated immediately since they will contradict the logical tenor required for the first blank. The first blank needs a word with a negative connotation as evidenced by ‘lapse into ___’. We can eliminate options 1 and 2. Both, ‘recession’ and ‘dirigisme’, meaning ‘control by the State of economic and social matters’ can fit the first blank.
Since serious policy reforms are aimed at increasing or boosting economic growth, ‘boosted’ is the correct word for the second blank. ‘Reduced’ contradicts the ‘serious policy reforms’ part. We can eliminate option 3.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
The economic growth increased from 7 to 9 per cent in November 2010, supporting the expectations that industrial growth rate in October-December quarter more than doubled that of the 4 per cent growth rate in industrial growth for the previous quarter.
- (a)
that industrial growth in the October-December quarter more than doubled that of
- (b)
of industrial growth in the October- December quarter, that it more than doubled
- (c)
of industrial growth in the October-December quarter, that it would more than double that of
- (d)
that industrial growth in October-December quarter would more than double
Answer: Option D
Text Explanation :
Options 1 and 3 are incorrect with ‘that of the 4 percent....’
Option 2 has an erroneous comma inserted after ‘October-December quarter’.Option 4 completes the sentence with no flaws.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
As a result of surging financial greed, the international rating agencies upgraded the rating of the credit derivative instruments, and hence analysts recommended a strong buy, ignoring the advice of Warren Buffett who warned that these instruments would prove not only dangerous but ineffective in the long run.
- (a)
who warned that these instruments would prove to be both dangerous and
- (b)
warning that these instruments would prove not only dangerous and also
- (c)
warning that these instruments would prove itself to be both dangerous and
- (d)
who was warning that these instruments would prove not only dangerous but
Answer: Option A
Text Explanation :
Options 2 and 3 provide an incorrect construction- ‘...ignoring the advice of Warren Buffet warning that ….’
Option 4 also provides an incorrect construction - ‘...ignoring the advice of Warren Buffet who was warning that ….’’
Option 1 provides a smooth flow to the sentence without introducing any ambiguities.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
The organization takes its cue from the person on the top. I always told our business leaders their personal____ determined their organization’s ___.
- (a)
serendipity; faux pas
- (b)
predilection; despair
- (c)
intensity; success
- (d)
oddity; conformity
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
In the first blank ‘serendipity’ meaning ‘to be fortunate by chance’ is an odd word to use. So, is ‘oddity’.
‘Predilection’ or ‘intensity’ are better choices for the first blank as ‘a leader’s personal predilection’ or ‘a leader’s personal intensity’ makes more sense.
The second blank can only meaningfully be filled with a word like success, survival or their synonyms.
The word ‘faux pas’ meaning a social blunder is a meaningless word to use for this blank contextually. Therefore, we can eliminate option A.
‘Despair’ is logically inconsistent for the second blank. Therefore, we can eliminate option B.
We are left with ‘success’ and ‘conformity’.
A leader’s personal oddity determined his organisation’s conformity is meaningless and the two words contradict each other. Therefore, we can eliminate option D.
A leader’s personal ‘intensity’ determines the organisation’s ‘success’ is perfectly logical.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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