Miscellaneous
- Based on the given statements, select the appropriate option with respect to grammar and usage. Statements
(i) The height of Mr. X is 6 feet.
(ii) The height of Mr. Y is 5 feet.
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In degrees of comparison Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y is apt. Positive degree – tall Comparative degree – taller Superlative degree – tallest
Correct Option: C
In degrees of comparison Mr. X is taller than Mr. Y is apt. Positive degree – tall Comparative degree – taller Superlative degree – tallest
- Fact: If it rains, then the field is wet. Read the following statements:
(i) It rains
(ii) The field is not wet
(iii) The field is wet
(iv) It did not räin Which one of the options given below is NOT logically possible, based on the given fact?
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Statements i and ii are not logically possible based on the given fact.
Correct Option: C
Statements i and ii are not logically possible based on the given fact.
- Choose the statement(s) where the underlined word is used correctly:
(i) A prone is a dried plum.
(ii) He was lying prone on the floor.
(iii) People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease.
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‘lying prone’ means lie down flat. ‘Prone to’ means vulnerable to.
Correct Option: D
‘lying prone’ means lie down flat. ‘Prone to’ means vulnerable to.
- The unruly crowd demanded that the accused be __________ without trial.
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‘hanged’ means death by hanging ‘hung’ is used only with things and not with people.
Correct Option: A
‘hanged’ means death by hanging ‘hung’ is used only with things and not with people.
- Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra's brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithra wins more often than Leela does. Which one of the following statements must be TRUE based on the above?
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From given data, the following arrangement is possible
Shiva
Leela
Pavithra
Among four alternatives, option D is TRUE.Correct Option: D
From given data, the following arrangement is possible
Shiva
Leela
Pavithra
Among four alternatives, option D is TRUE.
