Online Verbal Ability Test - Verbal Ability Test 8

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  • Total number of questions: 20.
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Total number of questions
20
Number of answered questions
0
Number of unanswered questions
20
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Direction (Q.Nos. 1 - 2)

Read 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)

The charges in this hospital
are less than
the hospital near my house.
No error
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
those in the hospital near my house

2.

(solve as per the direction given above)

Even though the shirt is rather expensive
but I wish to
purchase it with my own money.
No error.
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
I wish to

Direction (Q.Nos. 3 - 4)

Read 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).

3.

(solve as per the direction given above)

His father promised to
give him anything what he
wants if he
passes in the examination.
No error.
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
give him anything that he

4.

(solve as per the direction given above)

After listening to
his advice, I
decided to not to
go abroad for studies.
No error.
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
decided not to

Direction (Q.No. 5)

In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

5.
MELD
To soothe
Merge
Purchase
Glisten
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.No. 6)

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.
understanding
approval
admiration
appreciation
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
Approbation means Approval or Praise.

Direction (Q.No. 7)

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

7.
EXPAND
Convert
Condense
Congest
Conclude
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.Nos. 8 - 9)

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.
indigence
opulence
sorrow
exuberance
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

9.
The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
pride
determination
honesty
gentleness
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.Nos. 10 - 12)

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

10.
Government buildings are ...... on the Republic day.
enlightened
lightened
illuminated
glowed
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

11.
Jawaharlal spent his childhood ...... Anand Bhawan.
at
in
on
across
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

12.
We had to pay more taxi fare because the driver brought us by a ...... route.
circular
circumscribed
longest
circuitous
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.No. 13)

Find the correctly spelt words.

13.

(solve as per the direction given above)

Humorous
Ganerous
Pupolous
Maretorious
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.Nos. 14 - 15)

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:
PQRS
PSRQ
PSQR
SRPQ
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

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:
PQRS
QPRS
RQPS
SRPQ
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.No. 16)

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.
would be giving
has been given
will have given
had given
No correction required
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.No. 17)

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.
effected
infected
infested
No improvement
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.No. 18)
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
Characterise
Idol
Personify
Signify
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

Direction (Q.Nos. 19 - 20)
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.
Careful
Considerate
Polite
Upright
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

20.
We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
give publicity to
publicly condemn
keep away from
not sympathise with
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

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