Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
NEAR
I got there just after you left – a near miss!
She and her near friend left early.
The war led to a near doubling of oil prices.
They came near to tears seeing the plight of the victims.
Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
HAND
I have my hand full, I cannot do it today.
The minister visited the jail to see the breach at first hand.
The situation is getting out of hand here!
When the roof of my house was blown away, he was willing to lend me a hand.
Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
FOR
He has a great eye for detail.
We are waiting for the day.
I can’t bear for her to be angry.
It couldn’t be done for ever.
Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
LOOSE
I am not used to hearing such loose talk.
The loose sheets of paper need to be stapled lest they get separated.
It was such a loose thing that it could break at the slightest touch.
The loosely held book soon fell out of his hands and touched the ground.
Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
PAPER
You need to ensure that all your papers are in order.
Let’s paper over our differences and start with a clean slate.
He is appearing for his final papers these days.
The difficulties cannot be papered over like this.
Directions: The word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
CATCH
The arrest of the dreaded terrorist was a prized catch for the city police.
We have to catch the 8:30 train by all means.
She has been catching up her friends for party for long.
The angler’s daily fish catch was about 10 kg.
Directions: Select the correct word or phrase in terms of grammar and idiom to complete the given sentence.
Being totally devoid --------------- common-senses, he commits repeated errors.
about
in
with
of
Select the word most closely related the capital word.
ABRADE:
Give up
Wear away
Hate
Scold
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ACCOMPLICE:
Friend
Abettor
Criminal
Thief
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ACTUATE:
To estimate
Put into action
Prepare a financial statement
Present proof
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ADAGE:
Burden
Proverb
Farewell
Myth
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AEGIS:
Proverb
Proof
Poise
Defensive cover
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AMBIGUOUS:
Long winded
Explicit
Able to use either hand with ease
Having double meaning
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AMBULATORY:
Without decision
Seriously injured
Mobile
energetic
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AMELIORATE:
To improve
Appease
Approve
Ingratiate
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BUTTRESS:
Support
Overlook
Adjust to
Surrender
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BARREN:
Dry
Unfertile
Sandy
Desert
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BENEVOLENCE:
Beg
Unfertile
Kind
Depriving
Select the word most closely related the capital word.
BESEECH:
Represent
Look forward
Pray
Search
Select the word most closely related the capital word.
BLASPHEMOUS:
Slanderous
Profane
Angry
Volatile