Directions (1-15): Which
of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should
replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically
correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect
the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence.
If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required”
as the answer.
Q1. Accepting our emotions fully and release them in a controlled manner may be healthy in the long run.
(I)releasing them in a controlled manner
(II)to release it in a control manner
(III)releasing them in a controlling manner
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Only (III) is correct
(d)Both (I) and (III) are correct
(e)No correction required
Q2. The present pattern of development and the rapid growth
of the private sector had yielded higher profit to the investors,
but not better health to individuals.
(I)might yield high profit to the investors
(II)may yield higher profit to the investors
(III)can yield higher profit to the investors
(a)Only (II) is correct
(b)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(c)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(d)All are correct
(e)No correction required
Q3. Why the nation
could be bothered and burdened with this highly disappointing functional
incapacity in the highest temple of justice?
(I)What must be bothering the nation
(II)Why should the nation be bothered
(III)How could the nation bother
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Only (III) is correct
(d)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(e)No correction required
Q4. The amending process of the Constitution will be keenly
watched by the comity of nations as
China graduates to replace America in the geopolitical hierarchy.
(I)at the committee of nations
(II)among the nations from different committees
(III)on among the comity of nation
(a)Only (II) is correct
(b)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(c)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(d)All are correct
(e)No correction required
Q5. Global capital travels to most developing states to
exploit loose rules and often funds sweatshops encourage local misrule.
(I)encouraging local misrule
(II)which encourage local misrule
(III)that encourages local misrule
(a)Only (I) is correct
(b)Only (II) is correct
(c)Both (I) and (II) are correct
(d)Both (II) and (III) are correct
(e)No correction required
Directions (6-15): In each of the question given below a/an
idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then
tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which
gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in context of the given
sentence.
Q6. When you have finished your work sheets, clip them
together and hand them in to me.
(a)arrange
(b)accommodate
(c)submit
(d)address
(e)adduce
Q7. But the minister was sufficiently in love to look down on the unexpected indication.
(a)disregard
(b)sympathize
(c)observe
(d)reconsider
(e)search
Q8. We might as well plan to put together our globe by redistributing the elements in it.
(a)align
(b)reorganize
(c)develop
(d)draft
(e)compare
Q9. He was afraid that he had brought me up short, when he said you were to win races for your
father’s good.
(a)distressed
(b)misled
(c)affiliated
(d)startled
(e)amused
Q10. I may need to call
on the university’s excellent professors in order to answer your question.
(a)access
(b)converse
(c)connect
(d)insist
(e)interface
Q11. Strangers come
up to him in the street and say
how much they enjoy his books.
(a)approach
(b)appeal
(c)invite
(d)propose
(e)drive
Q12. They tried to save their marriage by going to therapy
but at the end, it fell apart
anyway.
(a)escaped
(b)ruffled
(c)bothered
(d)returned
(e)disintegrated
Q13. I long to live so that I can get around what is no less than a new world to me.
(a)walk
(b)explore
(c)research
(d)design
(e)analyze
Q14. He has a lot of contacts because he gives out his business card to everyone
he meets.
(a)surveys
(b)conceals
(c)distributes
(d)specifies
(e)reports
Q15. The three of us chipped
in and bought the boat for Dad.
(a)disbursed
(b)intervened
(c)negotiated
(d)affirmed
(e)thwarted
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. “releasing them in a controlled manner”
is the correct phrase that should replace “release them in a controlled manner” to
make the sentence grammatically correct. It is to be noted that the subject “Accepting
our emotions…” is connecting with the other one with the help of the
conjunction “and”; thus, as the rule implies, both the expression must be in
the same form i.e. “release” should be replaced by “releasing”. Moreover, the
word “controlled” signifies an adjective in this case. Hence among
the given options, (a) is the correct choice.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both the expressions “may yield higher profit to the
investors” and “can yield higher profit to the investors”
are the correct usage in the context of adding meaning to the sentence. It is
to be noted that the subject “The present pattern …” suggests that
the sentence is referring towards some present events; thus, the use of the
verb “had yielded” is incorrectly matched with the subject-verb
agreement. The correct verb in this case should be “may yield” or “can
yield” as the pattern and meaning of the sentence expresses the
possibility of yielding higher profit to the investors. Hence option (c) is the
correct choice.
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. The expression “Why the nation could be bothered” is
grammatically incorrect as it is to be noted that the sentence is in Interrogative
form; thus, it should follow the correct syntax to form a meaningful
sentence. Among the given options, only the phrase “Why should the nation be bothered”
gives a grammatically feasible meaning to the sentence. The other two
expressions are incorrect owing to their unsuitability to the correct grammar
syntax of the given sentence. Hence option (b) is the correct choice to make
the sentence grammatically correct.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. The given expression “by the comity of nations”
is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement. The phrase “comity
of nations” implies an association of nations for their mutual
benefit, which can be related with the meaning of the sentence. Hence
option (e) is the correct choice.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct phrase should be “which encourage local misrule”
to make the sentence grammatically viable. It is to be noted that the sentence
requires a determiner or pronoun at the end to give a meaningful sense to it.
Other options do not follow the correct grammar syntax. Hence option (b) is the
correct choice.
S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. The phrasal verb “hand in” means to give something to someone in a
position of authority. Thus, the most appropriate meaning of the phrase
among the given options is “submit”. Hence option (c) is the
correct choice.
Accommodate means fit
in with the wishes or needs of.
Adduce means cite
as evidence.
S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrasal verb “look down on” means to
think that you are better or more important than someone else, or to think that
something is not good enough for you. Thus, the most appropriate
meaning of the phrase among the given options is “disregard” which means pay
no attention to; ignore. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
Sympathize means agree
with a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. The phrasal verb “put together” means to produce or
organize something using many different things. Thus, the most appropriate
meaning of the phrase among the given options is “reorganize”. Hence option
(b) is the correct choice.
Draft means
prepare a preliminary version of (a document).
Align means place
or arrange (things) in a straight line.
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. The phrasal verb “bring someone up short” means to
make someone feel shocked or surprised. Thus, the most appropriate
meaning of the phrase among the given options is “startled”. Hence option
(d) is the correct choice.
Distress means cause
(someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Affiliate means
officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an
organization.
Amuse means cause
(someone) to find something funny.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. The phrasal verb “call on” means to officially ask a person or
organization to do something. Thus, the most appropriate meaning of the
phrase among the given options is “insist” which means to
say very firmly that something must happen or must be done. Hence
option (d) is the correct choice.
Access means
approach or enter (a place).
Converse means
engage in conversation.
Interface means
interact with (another system, person, etc.).
S11. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrasal verb “come up” means to move towards someone, usually
because you want to talk to them. Thus, the most appropriate meaning of
the phrase among the given options is “approach”. Hence option (a) is the
correct choice.
Propose means put
forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.
S12. Ans. (e)
Sol. The phrasal verb “fall apart” means to
break because of being old or badly made. Thus, the most appropriate
meaning of the phrase among the given options is “disintegrate”. Hence
option (e) is the correct choice.
Ruffle means
disorder or disarrange (someone’s hair), typically by running one’s hands
through it.
Bother means take
the trouble to do something.
S13. Ans. (b)
Sol. The phrasal verb “get around” means to go
or travel to different places. Thus, the most appropriate meaning of
the phrase among the given options is “explore” which means travel
through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it. Hence option
(b) is the correct choice.
Analyze means
examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain
and interpret it.
S14. Ans. (c)
Sol. The phrasal verb “give out” means to give something to several
people. Thus, the most appropriate meaning of the phrase among the
given options is “distribute”. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.
Conceal means
prevent (something) from being known; keep secret.
Specify means
identify clearly and definitely.
S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. The phrasal verb “chip in something” means if
people chip in, they each give some money to help pay for something.
Thus, the most appropriate meaning of the phrase among the given options is
“disburse” which means pay out (money from a fund). Hence
option (a) is the correct choice.
Intervene means take
part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
Affirm means state
emphatically or publicly.
Thwart means
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
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