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English Language - Test 15 - Question 1

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase as your answer.
His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 1

'to make a killing' means to have a great success, especially in making money. Option D which is the closest is the right answer. 

English Language - Test 15 - Question 2

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Cynicism

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 2

'Cynicism' is a negative word which means an inclination to believe that people are motivated only by self-interest. 'Bitterness' means anger and disappointment or resentment. Hence, option B is correct.

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English Language - Test 15 - Question 3

In following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
HARMONY

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 3

Harmony means agreement or peace, thus its antonym is conflict or disagreement, i.e. strife

Annoyance means irritation, cruelty means causing pain and mischief means bad behaviour.

=> Ans - (A)

English Language - Test 15 - Question 4

In following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
MYTH

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 4

A myth is 'widely held but false belief', so fact which means 'a thing which is proved to be true' is its antonym.

Story and falsehood expresses similar meaning to myth.

=> Ans - (B)

English Language - Test 15 - Question 5

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Incentive

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 5

Hindrance is the opposite of Incentive. Thus, D is the answer.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 6

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Indiscreet

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 6

Indiscreet means unwise and irresponsible. Thus, option A Careless is the correct answer.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 7

Directions: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
VERITY

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 7

Verity means something that is regarded true.
So option C, Falsehood is the only word in the options which gives the opposite meaning of the given word.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 8

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 8

Vestige means trace amount  or remnant of something that is disappearing.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 9

In following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given.
COVENANT

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 9

Covenant means an agreement.

Case = situation

Coupon = a discount voucher

Contract = agreement

Settlement = bargain

Thus, the third option best expresses meaning of above word.

=> Ans - (C)

English Language - Test 15 - Question 10

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Belligerent

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 10

Belligerent means hostile and antagonistic. Thus, A is the answer.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 11

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

To avert

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 11

To avert is to stop beforehand. Forestall, preclude and deter mean the same. 
To abet an activity means to facilitate it. Therefore, option A is the most opposite in meaning among the given options and hence, it is the right answer.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 12

Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence is given which/a part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
He pleased the directors and his completed his report in good time.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 12

The correct answer is option no. B

The sentence is in the simple past tense. It is used to show another completed past action It emphasises that the action is finished

Here the sentence is showing two events. So completion of report must have taken first and then directors would have got pleased.

He completed his project in good time (1st event),& this pleased the directors (2nd event). Since he completed his project in good time, his directors get pleased.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 13

Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none, Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error then your answer is d:i.e. No error.
We met our prospective employer / for a briefing session / in the Taj Hotel. / No error d.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 13

The error is in part B

Replace an article `A' with `the'

Article A we use with words with consonant sound. It is called as indefinite article because it leaves indefinite the person or thing spoken of.

The is called definite article, because it normally points out some particular person or thing.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 14

In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
The world is being faced with a crisis

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 14

The correct answer is option D

The sentence seems to imply a general statement that world is facing a crisis.

The given sentence is in the past continuous tense (in passive form).

Here we want to say the current happening.

Present continuous tense -It is used to show an action happening at the time of speaking.

It is also used to denote temporary action not necessary happening at the moment of speaking.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 15

In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
She could not help but laugh.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 15

The given sentence is correct.

Here the sentence implies that she couldn't help but can't resist herself from laughing.

The 1st option but laughing:

Is incorrect here.in the given sentence,`help' is used as a noun so we have to use same form of the verb after but.

2nd Option:

Laughter - though it is a noun, meaning is different. It means the sound of laughing.

3rd option laughing:

It is the present participle of `laugh'

English Language - Test 15 - Question 16

Directions: In the following questions,some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is 'd' i.e., No error.
He who has suffered most/for the cause,/let him speak/No error.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 16

The phrase 'let him speak' is incomplete and has to be replaced by 'should be let to speak'.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 17

In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
We met yesterday, haven’t we?

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 17

The correct answer is option A.

The given question is of question tag.

The sentence is in simple past tense .

While making the question tag of simple past tense,we use auxiliary verb `did'.

As the given sentence is in negative form, questions l tag will be positive.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 18

In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
If I will get an opportunity, I shall attend the seminar.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 18

The correct answer is option A

The above sentence is showing probable or likely conditions.

So order of the sentence will be

Simple present tense , modal auxiliary verb.

              |                                        | 

1st part of sentence.     2nd part of sentence

The correct sentence will be

If I get an opportunity,I shall attend the seminar.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 19

Directions: In the following Questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error, the answer is d.
A great many student/have been declared/successful./No error.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 19

The error is in the 1st part of the sentence.

Replace `Student' with `Students'.

A great many means a large number of and is used with plurals of countables.

And as per the rule of subject verb aggreement,the subject & verb must agree with one another in number and person.

Here ,`A great many is in the plural form.Therefore,the subject of the sentence `student' should be in the plural form.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 20

Directions: In the following Questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error, the answer is d.
We are going to launch/this three-crores project/within the next few months./No error.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 20

The error is in the Part B. Units of counting -pair, dozen, gross, hundred, thousand, score when used after numbers retain their singular form.

Also, with exact number we use singular form. Eg- 3 crore, 2 lakh.

With indefinite plural no, we use plural form.

Eg- lakhs of people, crores of rupees.

Here they mentions, 3 the exact amount, which denotes that they are going to launch 3 crore project within next few months.

If we use `crores' then it denotes the number of projects valuing 3 crores & above.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 21

In questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Nadeeka was musing ______ memories of the past.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 21

Over means to cover or on top of, like we fond over past memories.

Hence, Nadeeka was musing over memories of the past.

=> Ans - (A)

English Language - Test 15 - Question 22

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
The Chief Minister asked her officers to ______ the process of procuring food for the poor from the market.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 22

The correct answer is option number -B

Expedite- (v) - make happen faster, accelerate.

After presposition `To' expedite suits very well here.

Meaning of other options

1) Speed up-(v)-hurry, speed, faster.

2) Hasten-(v)-hurry

3) do fast (v)- hurry.

So contextually, option B suits here.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 23

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Krisda’s stories _____ me very strangely.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 23

The correct answer is option B

Affected - influenced, or changed by something, moved, touched 

Meaning of the other options

1) Effected- to make or bring about, to implement.

2) Changed- to transform, to become something different, to replace, to exchange, alter, modify.

3) afflicted- to cause someone pain, suffering or distress, to make low or humble

If we look at the context (sentence) & options, only `Affected' fits well.

English Language - Test 15 - Question 24

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Ships are ______ by giant engines.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 24

Option D is the correct answer. 

Dragged - To pull along a surface Or to move slowly.

Sailed - To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power

Pulled - To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

Driven - To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

So driven fits the sentence and making it meaningful. 

English Language - Test 15 - Question 25

Directions: Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to today's complex industrial world was accompanied by war.

Detailed Solution for English Language - Test 15 - Question 25

The correct answer is option number D.

The sentence implies here the transformation /changes in civilization (human society) from agriculture to today's industrial world was accompanied by war.

Meaning of remaining options.

Adjustment (noun)

a small change, corrections, modification.

Ex -The stock market exchange made an adjustment in their policy to get more investors.

Route (Noun)

A way, road, path, approach, method.

Ex- The route to Theni from Madurai is 70kms.

Migration (Noun)

An instance of moving to live in another place for a while. Movement, journey.

Ex- Migration of outsiders to Delhi make the city over-populated.

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