Selecting Words
Direction: A sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously ______after party’s ____ defeat in general elections.
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(1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
(2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
(2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.
Direction: 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.
- He reads ______ that are _____ to his profession.
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(1) pertinent (Adj.) : appropriate to a particular situation; relevant.
Here, perodicals ; pertinent is the right option.Correct Option: C
(1) pertinent (Adj.) : appropriate to a particular situation; relevant.
Here, perodicals ; pertinent is the right option.
- You friends think you are conceited because you seem to ______ them.
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emulate (V.) : to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them.
(1) conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do.
(3) penalize (V.) : impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
(4) patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly
Here, emulate is the right option.Correct Option: A
emulate (V.) : to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them.
(1) conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do.
(3) penalize (V.) : impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
(4) patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly
Here, emulate is the right option.
- The man was absorbed _____ his work.
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Here, in is the right option.
Correct Option: D
Here, in is the right option.
- I ______ him for the post _____ he was very active.
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Here, recommended; because is the right option.
Correct Option: D
Here, recommended; because is the right option.