Direction (1-10): Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option E (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences. TEAMA. We have a team of eight working on product development.B. The rain was teaming down.C.…
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English: Word Usage Questions Set 54
Directions(1-5) In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. Cheeseball(i) Stay away from the touristy Pioneer Square historic district and most of its cheeseball clubs, at least on nights and weekends.(ii) The cheeseball…
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Directions(1-9):In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. Despot(i) The crowd chanted “ Down with the despot.”(ii) The most important thing for us is the despot of our players.(iii) The despot has decided…
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Directions – In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in four different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. Preach In reality, their ministers preach to about a third of the country every week. My sister has been preaching at me again…
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Directions- (Q.1-10) In each of the following questions ,one phrase has been given and it has been followed by four sentences. You have to find out in which of these sentences phrase has been used properly according to its meaning and mark your answer from the options denoted by A,B ,C ,D. Mark E As your answer if you find…
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Directions: In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in four different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. Aversion I was not averse to fighting with any boy who challenged me. She had a deep aversion to getting up early in the…
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Directions(1-10): A word is given followed by its usage in options. Find the option in which there is an inappropriate usage of word. EMBARGO The United State’s embargo against trade with North Korea has created tension between the two countries. Sadly, the embargo on travel will prevent many charitable organizations from giving aid and food to sick children. Decades ago…
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Directions: A word is given followed by its usage in options. Find the option in which there is an inappropriate usage of word. DISCRETION Because my daughter spends money recklessly, I have to give out her allowance at my discretion. Parents have the discretion to determine which television programs their children may watch. Although Adam is very different than me,…
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Directions (1-10): In each of the following questions one sentence is given with a word in bold, choose the most similar meaning of that word and mark it as your answer. STAGGER : He has staggered audiences around the world with his magic tricks. astonish adjust assume demur All are Correct Option A STAGGER (VERB): amaze Synonyms: astonish, dumbfound Antonyms:…
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Directions: Choose the odd sentence out of the given five sentences in each question. So if your turnover exceeds ₹ 2 crore, you are liable for tax audit,” said Gautam Nayak, a Mumbai-based chartered accountant. the bitcoin tax differs based on your holding. bank will take back the discount in the form of interest. “The first step is to see…
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