In the following questions, out of the five options choose the one which synonyms to the word given in bold.
Q.1. Ascertain
A. Determine B. lackluster C. establish D. grievance
1. Only C
2. Only D
3. A and C
4. B and D
5. All of the above
Q.2. Prohibition
A. Hindrance B. thwarting C. obstacle D. erring
1. Only B and C
2. Only A and D
3. Only B and D
4. All except D
5.All of the above
Q.3. Deride
A. Ridicule B. scoff C. disparage D. rag
1. Only A and B
2. Only B and D
3. Only C and D
4. All except B
5.All of the above
Q.4. Mollify
A. Soothe B. mitigate C. placate D. alleviate
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. Only B and C
5.All of the above
Q.5. Elude
A. Liability B. circumvent C. dominant D. deployment
1. Only B
2. Only C
3. Only A and B
4. All except C
5.All of the above
Q.6-10. Rearrange the following sentences (A),(B),(C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) In some cases, children have even deserted their parents
(B) ‘We need to keep in mind that one day we too will grow old.
(C) India is indeed one of the few countries where elders are treated with respect
(D) Children have flown out, leaving their parents uncared for in ancestral homes.
(E) But due to globalization and urbanization the joint family system has broken up.
Q.6. Which of the following would be the First sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.7. Which of the following would be the Third sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.8. Which of the following would be the Fourth sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Q.9. Which of the following would be the Second sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) E (4) D (5) C
Q.10. Which of the following would be the Fifth sentence after rearrangement?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
Answers
Q.1. (3)
For other options:
Lackluster (adj)- lifeless
Q.2. (4)
For other options:
Erring (adj)- wrong
Q.3. (5)
Q.4. (5)
Q.5. (1)
For other options:
Deployment (n)- positioning
Q.6. (3)
Q.7. (4)
Q.8. (1)
Q.9. (3)
Q.10. (2) The arrangement is CEDAB