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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 1

Directions: Spot the error in the underlined part of the sentence and choose the correct sentence accordingly.

The number of foreigners going to India for fertility treatments, specially surrogacy, has dramatically increased in recent years.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 1
  • Specially vs Especially (specially means exclusively for, especially means for a particular purpose); ‘especially’ suits the context better because ‘infertility treatments’ are mentioned as the class of treatments the tourists go for. Options c and d are eliminated.
  • ‘The number of foreigners’ is the subject of the sentence. “the number” is always singular, hence ‘has’ is the correct verb.

Hence the correct answer is Option B.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 2

Select the right word which means ‘something huge’.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 2
  • Behemoth refers to something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization.
  • Collusion is a secret agreement for deceitful purposes, Trivial means of little value or importance, and Piety is the quality of being religious or reverent.
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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 3

Find out the Synonym of the following word:
MASSIVE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 3
  • Lump sum: a single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to a number of smaller payments or installments.
  • Strong: having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
  • Little: small in size, amount, or degree.
  • Huge: extremely large; enormous.
  • Massive: exceptionally large.

So, the synonym of Massive is Huge.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 4

Find out the Synonym of the following word:

HESITATED

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 4
  • Meaning of Hesitated: Pause in indecision before saying or doing something.
  • Meaning of Stopped: (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
  • Meaning of Paused: interrupt action or speech briefly
  • Meaning of Slowed: reduce one's speed or the speed of a vehicle or process
  • Meaning of Postponed: cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 5

Find out the Synonym of the following word:

JEOPARDY

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 5
  • Jeopardy means danger of loss, harm, or failure.
  • Safe means free from danger; not able to be hurt
  • Hunting means the act of following and killing wild animals or birds as a sport or for food
  • Endangered means (used about animals, plants, etc.) in danger of disappearing from the world (becoming extinct)
  • Extinct means (used about a type of animal, plant, etc.) no longer existing

Hence Correct Answer is Option C

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 6

"He (to be) positively rude."

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 6

The sentence is in the past tense, indicated by the verb "to be." The correct form of "to be" in the past tense for "he" is "was." Additionally, the continuous form of the verb ("being") is needed to describe an ongoing action in the past. Therefore, the correct phrase is "was being." The sentence should read, "He was being positively rude."

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 7

DirectionsIn questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.

Q. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 7

One word substitution is Pedantic.

Pedantic: Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

Verbose: Using or expressed in more words than are needed.

Pompous: Self-important, arrogant.

Ornate: Elaborately or highly decorated.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 8

Fill in the blank (5) from suitable given options:

Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is (1)____. Leadership is not status or (2)____ but rather it is having (3)____ over others. Managers are required to (4)____ the objectives; leadership is exercised to (5)____ them. Leadership is an individual (6)____and is proportional to individual’s own personal  (7)____ to get people to do as he (8)____. Thus leadership can stimulate and (9)____ people to get their willingness and (10)____ for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 8

The correct option is C.
As the managers are required to achieve the objectives, the leaders help them in attaining the objectives.
Attain means to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain: to attain one's goals.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 9

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no. 19 

The (11)____  citizen who has to get everyday jobs done by  various municipal and government  departments is (12)____  driven up a tree, first (13)____ them, second explaining to them what is (14)____ and lastly, getting the job done.

If this week I  (15)____ some personal experience in this column, it is because I can document them. It is not to ask for any special (16)____  or voice personal (17)____  but to bring into public view the  experience of hundreds, if not thousands of citizens everyday of the year and express the collective (18)____ of all of them. Because one’s usual experience is that when such complaints are (19)____ in such columns, the departments rush to (20)____

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 9

Voiced meaning is  to express in words.
This is the best suitable word.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 10

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase. 

 

Q. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow. 

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 10

plough a lonely furrow: To do something in isolation; to act without the help of others.

Hence, the correct answer is option b i.e. do without the help of others.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 11

Find the correctly spelt words.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 11

► Correctly spelt: Ominous

► Meaning: Suggesting that something bad is going to happen.

So, ominous is the right answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 12

Find the correctly spelt words.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 12

► Correctly spelt: Humorous
► Meaning: Humorous means causing laughter and amusement, comic.
Others don't have any meaning as spellings are wrong.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 13

Direction Q.1 - 10 
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. Fate smiles ____ those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 13

Smile on: to lend support or favor

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 14

People

P: at his dispensary
Q: went to him
R: of all professions
S: for medicine and treatment

The Proper sequence should be:

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 14

The correct order will be:
People → of all professions (R)→ went to him (Q)→ for medicine and treatment (S)→ at his dispensary.(P)

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 15

We were ________ with the names of notorious criminals.        

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 15

The correct answer is C: familiar.
Explanation:
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the meaning and usage of each option:
A: Constantly - This means continuously or without interruption. However, it does not fit the context of being associated with names of criminals.
B: Convenient - This means easy to use or accessible. Again, it does not fit the context of being associated with names of criminals.
C: Familiar - This means well-known or recognized. This is the most suitable option as being associated with the names of notorious criminals implies familiarity with them.
D: Obvious - This means easily perceived or understood. While criminals may be easily recognized, the context suggests a deeper level of knowledge and familiarity.
E: Ignorant - This means lacking knowledge or awareness. It is the opposite of what is expected since the sentence implies a level of knowledge about notorious criminals.
Therefore, the best answer is C: familiar, as it accurately reflects the idea of being associated with the names of notorious criminals.
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 16

The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 16

Polygyny: polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.
Polyphony: the style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other.
Polyandry: polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband.
Polychromy: the art of painting in several colours, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 17

AFTER:BEFORE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 17

After means succeeding(take over) something and before means preceding(previous or prior) something. Similarly, successor is the one that comes after something while predecessor comes before something. Hence the closest relation is successor:predecessor.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 18

SALACITY

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 18

Bliss : perfect happiness; great joy.
Depression : feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Indecency : an indecent act or expression.
Recession : a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.
Salacity : the expression of undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.

Synonym of Salacity is Indecency
 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 19

MELD

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 19

Soothe : gently calm (a person or their feelings).
Merge : combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.
Purchase : acquire (something) by paying for it; buy.
Glisten : (of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.
Meld : blend; combine.

Synonym of Meld is Merge
 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 20

...... of old paintings is a job for experts.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 20

Old paintings are usually mishandled and damaged over the years. 
So, they need to be returned back to their former condition. So, the appropriate word is Restoration.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 21

Directions: The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) given below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequence of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.

1. Except for vitamin C, all other vitamins are present, plus thirteen other minerals including iron, phosphorous and magnesium.
2. Eggs are undeniably one of nature's most remarkable creations.
3. Their high quality protein is amazingly complete containing all the essential nutrients the building blocks necessary for growth and general good health.
4. They come to us pure and perfectly packaged, their contents untouched by human hands.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 21

The correct sequence is 2431.
Statement 2 is the opening statement as it introduces the topic of eggs. '2-4' make a link as 'they' in 4 with respect to perfect packaging refers to 'eggs' in 2. This is followed by statement 3 which talks about the nutritional benefits of eggs and 1 extends further support to it.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 22

Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

Work

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 22

The function of the spark plug. (The function of a component makes the machine work).

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 23

Directions: The following question has two blanks. In each blank a preposition has been omitted. Choose the set of prepositions for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.

This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy ________ Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected _________ his own pronouncements.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 23

This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy ________ Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected _________ his own pronouncements.The noun 'policy' in general is followed by the preposition 'on'. 
 Ex. The government is to introduce new liquor policy on October 1 in Vijayawada.
 This confirms 'on' as the preposition for the blank 1. 
 For the blank 2 the only choice that seems most appropriate among all is 'in'.
 This confirms option D as the correct answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 24

Directions: Five statements are given below, labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Among these, four statements are in logical order and form coherent paragraph. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the paragraph.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 24

Sentence 5 is the opening assertion - arguments in the report. The 'array of people cited' in 5 relates with 'best and ... country' in 3. Next comes 4 as 'they' refers to the 'best ... brightest'. Sentence 1 follows as it too is about the report and 'battles' in 1 relates with 'criticise' and 'anti-national' in 4. Sentence 2 does not fit with the rest of the sentences as it is about 'foreign groups'.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 25

Direction: You are going to read a text. Some sentences are missing from the text. Choose from the list (A-C) the most appropriate sentences to complete the text. There is also an extra sentence that you do not need to use.

For sure, India is in the midst of a jobs crisis. But the step the Kamal Nath government has taken could worsen the situation. 1) ___________. MP workers in other states could become unsafe too. 2) __________. Industrial policy can be used as a tool to incentivise more labour intensive manufacturing. Congress president Rahul Gandhi must persuade his party colleague to roll back this measure. Also, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani should keep in mind that many migrant workers contributed to the state’s prosperity.

A. Instead of reserving jobs, the MP government needs to look at ways in which the total number of jobs can increase
B. If other states begin to follow this route, it will lead to serious social problems
C. In reality it is nothing more than a system of rationing jobs in a provincial way.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 25

Blank (1): 

  • The paragraph starts with the writer mentioning a decision that would worsen the job crisis situation in MP.
  • 'B' gives cautions against the negative results of this decision; 'other states following it leading to serious social problems'. The blank is followed by another related consequence of the decision; i.e. 'MP workers in other states would be feeling unsafe'.
  • It's clear 'B' fits in the blank perfectly.

Blank (2):

  • The sentences preceding the blank warns the MP government against the ramifications of the decision.
  • In 'A', he suggests what course of action the government should follow. He suggests that total number of jobs should be increased.
  • It's clear that 'A' fits in the blank perfectly.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1).

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 26

Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.

DOFF

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 26

The word 'doff' means 'to remove an item of clothing.'
Whereas 'don' means 'to put on an item of clothing.'
So, option B is the antonym of the given word.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 27

Directions: Select the word/phrase that is antonymous to the word given in bold letters.

BEMUSED

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 27

The word 'bemused' means 'puzzled' or 'confused'.
The word 'clear headed' means 'alert and logical thinking'.
So, the word 'bemused' is the antonym of 'clear headed'.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 28

Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

NOTICE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 28

Use of the word in option 2 is incorrect. It shall be replaced with 'warnings' instead. 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 29

Directions: Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 29

All statements except C talk of life in general, not specifically of spiritual life. Statements D, A, E and B can be arranged in a sequence to form a paragraph. Statement C is out of context.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 30

Supply a suitable article in the following blank if needed : 
I first met him __________ year ago.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 8 - Question 30

In this sentence, the noun is "year," which is a singular countable noun. Since we are not referring to a specific year, we need to use the indefinite article "a" before the noun. Therefore, the correct sentence is "I first met him a year ago."

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