Selecting Words


  1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.









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    Relieve = to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling orpain; alleviate
    Other words are : brief (short), perceive (recognise); chief (main).

    Correct Option: C

    Relieve = to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling orpain; alleviate
    Other words are : brief (short), perceive (recognise); chief (main).


  1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.









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    Aggression (Noun) = feelings of anger and hatred that may be threatening.
    Look at the sentence :
    The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.

    Correct Option: A

    Aggression (Noun) = feelings of anger and hatred that may be threatening.
    Look at the sentence :
    The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.



  1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.









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    Reconnaissance (Noun) = preliminary survey; exploration; observation.
    Look at the sentence :
    His first expedition to Africa was a mere reconnaissance, but four years later a favourable opportunity for invasion arrived.

    Correct Option: C

    Reconnaissance (Noun) = preliminary survey; exploration; observation.
    Look at the sentence :
    His first expedition to Africa was a mere reconnaissance, but four years later a favourable opportunity for invasion arrived.


  1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.









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    Stagnation (Noun) = the state of not flowing or moving or growing.
    Look at the sentence :
    Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in an economy.

    Correct Option: C

    Stagnation (Noun) = the state of not flowing or moving or growing.
    Look at the sentence :
    Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in an economy.



  1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.









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    Beneficiary (Noun) = a person who derives advantages from something.
    Look at the sentence :
    The state university is the beneficiary of 86000 acres of land grants from the government.

    Correct Option: A

    Beneficiary (Noun) = a person who derives advantages from something.
    Look at the sentence :
    The state university is the beneficiary of 86000 acres of land grants from the government.