Directions
(1-10): In each of the given questions, a pair of words has been given which is
then followed by three statements. Find the statements where both the words fit
grammatically and contextually in the given statements.
Q1. TRIBUTE:
HOMAGE
(A) When the singer accepted his award, he
paid ________________ to all of his musical inspirations by thanking
them in his speech.
(B) Only Kate could see her fanciful friend,
but it was hard for her to accept that he was just a figure of her _________________.
(C) Bodybuilding for several months led the
once ________________ woman’s physique to look macho and virile.
(a) All of the above
(b) Only B
(c) Both A & B
(d) Both B & C
(e) Only A
Q2. STRENOUS: VIGOROUS
(A) We ran out of time and had to use a _________________
solution that failed to fix the problem.
(B) The latest research shows that exercise
doesn’t have to be ______________ in order to improve your health.
(C) Writing a novel under a tight deadline is
a very ______________ task.
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Both A & B
(d) Both B & C
(e) All of the above
Q3. MURDERED: ASSASSINATED
(A) He was propelled into the prime minister’s
job after Rajiv Gandhi was ___________________ in 1991.
(B) The politician was ________________
by his opponents.
(C) The hikers __________________ to take the
longer path instead of, the shorter one with more boulders and valleys.
(a) Both A & B
(b) Only B
(c) All of the above
(d) Only A
(e) Both B & C
Q4. DELECTABLE: TASTY
(A) The editor will not publish the writer’s _______________
article.
(B) For a light and ________________
dessert, try sticky rice and tropical fruits.
(C) A very rich and _______________
variety is made of equal parts whole milk and buttermilk heated together to
just under the boiling point.
(a) All of the above
(b) Both B & C
(c) Only C
(d) Only B
(e) Both A & B
Q5. NOSTALGIC: SENTIMENTAL
(A) She saved her wedding gown for ________________
reasons.
(B) Jan becomes _________________
whenever she thinks about her deceased parents.
(C) Students living in hostels often feel ________________.
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Both A & C
(d) Both B & C
(e) All of the above
Q6. AROMA: FRAGRANCE
(A) Kurt’s pride ballooned when his teacher
praised the ___________________ of his research paper.
(B) New drapes spruced up the drab kitchen
windows, but a coat of paint will need to be added to the _________________
between the two.
(C) Flowers with a strong _____________
make me sneeze.
(a) All of the above
(b) Only B
(c) Only C
(d) Both B & A
(e) Both A & C
Q7. GLOOMY: MOROSE
(A) Some people become ______________
and depressed when they first retire.
(B) Anne dismissed these ________________
thoughts from her mind.
(C) A wasp looks a lot like a flying ant, but
rest assured that these yellow insects they have a far more _______________
sting.
(a) All of the above
(b) Only B
(c) Both B & C
(d) Both A & B
(e) Only A
Q8. DEFER: POSTPONE
(A) Because of the ice storm, we will have to _____________
our trip until the roads are safe.
(B) Through waving his arms in a rapid and
upward motion, the iconic celebrity _______________ the crowd into a
frenzy of screams.
(C) Customers often _______________
payment for as long as possible.
(a) Both A & C
(b) Only C
(c) Only A
(d) Both B & C
(e) All of the above
Q9. EXPEDITION: VOYAGE
(A) To escape harsh conditions in their native
countries, many people attempt the dangerous ______________ across the
ocean.
(B) He is courageous enough to undertake an adventurous
________________.
(C) In the library’s historic section, old
books from times gone by are available for _______________.
(a) All of the above
(b) Only B
(c) Both B & C
(d) Both A & B
(e) Only C
Q10. ADJACENT: ADJOINING
(A) Known for being ________________,
Kim was a shoe-in for the college scholarship program.
(B) My husband is very organized and has a/an _________________
approach for doing every task.
(C) An ________________ garage was added to the home right outside of
the living room.
(a) Only C
(b) All of the above
(c) Both A & B
(d) Both B & C
(e) Only A
S1. Ans. (e)
Sol. Both Tribute and Homage are synonym
to each other which mean an expression of great respect and honor.
So, from the given sentences, only the blank of
sentence (A) can be filled with given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e).
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both Strenuous and Vigorous are
synonyms to each other which mean strong, healthy, and full of energy.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in (B) and (C)
can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d).
S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both Murdered and Assassinated are
synonyms to each other which mean the unlawful premeditated killing of one
human being by another.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in (A) and (B)
can be filled with the given words. Hence, the correct answer choice would be
option (a).
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Both Delectable and Tasty are
synonyms to each other which means (of food or drink) delicious. So,
from the given sentences, blanks in (B) and (C) can be filled with the given
words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b).
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. Both Nostalgic and Sentimental are
synonyms to each other which mean of or prompted by feelings of tenderness,
sadness, or nostalgia.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in all of the
sentences can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (e).
S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. Both Aroma and Fragrance are
synonyms to each other which mean a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
So, from the given sentences, only the blank of
sentence (C) can be filled with given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (c).
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both Gloomy and Morose are synonyms
to each other which mean gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or
mood.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in (A) and (B)
can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d).
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both Defer and Postpone are synonyms
to each other which mean cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a
time later than that first scheduled.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in (A) and (C)
can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (a).
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. Both Expedition and Voyage are
synonyms to each other which mean an organized journey for a particular
purpose.
So, from the given sentences, blanks in (A) and (B)
can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (d).
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. Both Adjacent and Adjoining are
synonyms to each other which mean next to or adjoining something else.
So, from the given sentences, only the blank in (C)
can be filled with the given words.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (a).
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