Verbal Ebility Test8

Direction (for Q.Nos.
1 - 2):
Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be
in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'.
(Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
1.(solve as per the direction given above)
A.The charges in this hospital B. are less than
C. the hospital near my house. D.No error
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
those in the hospital near my house
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A. Even though the shirt is rather expensive
B. but I wish to
C. purchase it with my own money.
D.No error.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
I wish to
Direction (for Q.Nos. 3 - 4):

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be
in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'.
(Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
A.His father promised to B. give him anything what he
C. wants if he D.passes in the examination.
E. No error.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
give him anything that he

A.After listening to B. his advice, I
C. decided to not to D.go abroad for studies.
E. No error.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
decided not to
Direction (for Q.No. 5):

In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
5.MELD
A.To soothe B. Merge
C. Purchase D.Glisten
Answer: Option B
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In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up
the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it
without altering the meaning of the sentence.
6.The leader nodded his approbation.
A.understanding B. approval
C. admiration D.appreciation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Approbation means Approval or Praise.
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In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
7.EXPAND
A.Convert B. Condense
C. Congest D.Conclude
Answer: Option B
Learn more problems on : Antonyms

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or
phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or
phrase.
8.Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
A.indigence B. opulence
C. sorrow D.exuberance
Answer: Option A
9.The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
A.pride B. determination
C. honesty D.gentleness
Answer: Option A

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
10.Jawaharlal spent his childhood ...... Anand Bhawan.
A.at B. in
C. on D.across
Answer: Option A
Learn more problems on : Selecting Words
11.Government buildings are ...... on the Republic day.

A.enlightened B. lightened
C. illuminated D.glowed
Answer: Option C
12.We had to pay more taxi fare because the driver brought us by a ...... route.
A.circular B. circumscribed
C. longest D.circuitous
Answer: Option D

Find the correctly spelt words.
A.Humorous B. Ganerous
C. Pupolous D.Maretorious
Answer: Option A
Learn more problems on : Spellings

In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these
parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.
14.I read an advertisement that said
P : posh, air-conditioned
Q : gentleman of taste
R : are available for
S : fully furnished rooms
The Proper sequence should be:
A.PQRS B. PSRQ
C. PSQR D.SRPQ
Answer: Option B
Learn more problems on : Ordering of Words
15.With her body

P : dragging her unwilling feet
Q : weak and infirm
R : doubled with age
S : she persisted in her mission
The Proper sequence should be:
A.PQRS B. QPRS
C. RQPS D.SRPQ
Answer: Option C
Learn more problems on : Ordering of Words

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the
grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
16.We met him immediately after the session in which he had been given a nice speech.
A.would be giving B. has been given
C. will have given D.had given
E. No correction required
Answer: Option D
Learn more problems on : Sentence Correction

In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives
to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no
improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
17.Not long back, in Japan, a mysterious nerve gas affected a large number of people.
A.effected B. infected
C. infested D.No improvement
Answer: Option B
Learn more problems on : Sentence Improvement

In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given
word/sentence.
18.Be the embodiment or perfect example of
A.Characterise B. Idol
C. Personify D.Signify
Answer: Option C
Learn more problems on : One Word Substitutes

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in
the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
19.His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
A.Careful B. Considerate
C. Polite D.Upright
Answer: Option D
Learn more problems on : Idioms and Phrases
20.We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

A.give publicity to B. publicly condemn
C. keep away from D.not sympathise with
Answer: Option C
Learn more problems on : Idioms and Phrases

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11.Government buildings are ...... on the Republic day.

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20.We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

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