Selecting Words
Direction: In the following question, a sentence given with a blank has to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- The mother looked _____ as her child began to walk much before the month prescribed by the doctors.
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(1) astonishingly (Adv.) : amazingly ; surprisingly.
Here, astonishingly is the right option.Correct Option: A
(1) astonishingly (Adv.) : amazingly ; surprisingly.
Here, astonishingly is the right option.
- He completed all projects on time except for two of them, which he found too difficult to ______ .
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(1) comprehend (V.) : to understand something fully.
(2) discern (V.) : detect with the senses
(3) acknowledge (V.) : report the receipt of
Here, comprehend is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) comprehend (V.) : to understand something fully.
(2) discern (V.) : detect with the senses
(3) acknowledge (V.) : report the receipt of
Here, comprehend is the right option.
- Rahul was surprised to see a ____smile on Tarun’s face.
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genuine (Adj.) : true; not fake ; real ; authentic.
Here, genuine is the right option.Correct Option: D
genuine (Adj.) : true; not fake ; real ; authentic.
Here, genuine is the right option.
- He had wonderful gifts of____, and spoke to the birds.
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(1) insight (N.) : ability to see and understand the truth about a situation.
(2) uptight (Adj.) : anxious and/or angry about something
(3) folly (N.) : a lack of good judgementCorrect Option: C
(1) insight (N.) : ability to see and understand the truth about a situation.
(2) uptight (Adj.) : anxious and/or angry about something
(3) folly (N.) : a lack of good judgement
Direction: The following sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- ____ minds see new angles to everyday things.
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(1) creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new by a work of art.
Here, creative is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new by a work of art.
Here, creative is the right option.