Recent questions tagged verbal-ability

Read the following passage and answer the question given below. The new school of political history that emerged in the 1960’s and 1970’s

Description : Read the following passage and answer the question given below. The new school of political history that emerged in the 1960's and 1970's sought to go beyond the traditional focus of political ... counterargument s are mentioned. (d) A historical era is described in terms of its political trends.

Last Answer : (a) Two scholarly approaches are compared, and a shortcoming common to both is identified.

Read the following passage and answer the question given below. In recent years, teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies

Description : Read the following passage and answer the question given below. In recent years, teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies have been facing a dilemma nonexistent a few decades ago, when hardly ... b) Describing a course of study (c) discussing a problem (d) responding to a criticism

Last Answer : (c) discussing a problem

Read the following passage and answer the question given below. In recent years, teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies have been facing a dilemma nonexistent a few decades ago,

Description : Read the following passage and answer the question given below. In recent years, teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies have been facing a dilemma nonexistent a few decades ... strict standards for evaluating alternatives (d) preponderance of bad alternatives as compared to good

Last Answer : (b) multitude of different alternatives

Read the following passage and answer the question given below. Little is known about the elusive section of the earth’s

Description : Read the following passage and answer the question given below. Little is known about the elusive section of the earth's atmosphere known as the mesophere. Located between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, the ... debris (b) vibration from the earth's surface (c) oceanic tides (d) All the above

Last Answer : (a) collisions with extraterrestrial debris

Read the following passage and answer the question given below. Little is known about the elusive section of the earth’s atmosphere known as the mesophere. Located between the stratosphere and the thermosphere,

Description : Read the following passage and answer the question given below. Little is known about the elusive section of the earth's atmosphere known as the mesophere. Located between the stratosphere and the ... primarily describes the mesosphere as (a) turbulent (b) opaque (c) unfamiliar (d) anarchic

Last Answer : (c) unfamiliar

In the question below is given a statement followed by several assumptions. Find which of the assumption implicit in the statement. Statement: Bank ‘A’ has announced reduction of half percentage on the interest rate on retail lending with the immediate effect. Assumptions: I. Other banks may also reduce the retail lending rates to be in competition. II. Bank ‘A’ may be able to attract more customers for availing retail loans. (a) If only assumption I is Implicit (b) If only assumption II is Implicit (c) If either I or II is Implicit (d) If both I and II are implicit

Description : In the question below is given a statement followed by several assumptions. Find which of the assumption implicit in the statement. Statement: Bank A' has announced reduction of half percentage on the interest rate on ... Implicit (c) If either I or II is Implicit (d) If both I and II are implicit

Last Answer : (b) If only assumption II is Implicit

Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statements: I. Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society. II. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle ages group of people. (a) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect. (b) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect. (c) Both the statements I and II are independent causes. (d) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Description : Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statements: I. Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all ... independent causes. (d) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Last Answer : (b) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The long or short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm. (a) The long and short for it (b) The long or short for it (c) The shot and long for it (d) The long and short of it

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The long or short of it is that I ... long or short for it (c) The shot and long for it (d) The long and short of it

Last Answer : (d) The long and short of it

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him not to refrain from smoking. (a) to not refrain from (b) to resort to (c) to refrain from (d) to be refrained from

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Because of his ill health, the ... to not refrain from (b) to resort to (c) to refrain from (d) to be refrained from

Last Answer : (c) to refrain from

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The drama had many scenes which were so humorous that it was hardly possible to keep a straight face. (a) hardly possible for keeping (b) No correction required (c)hardly impossible for keep (d) hardly possible keeping

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The drama had ... for keeping (b) No correction required (c)hardly impossible for keep (d) hardly possible keeping

Last Answer : (b) No correction required

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Anand has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out successfully. (a) in rising from (b) to raise with (c) to rise to (d) to rise against

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Anand has the guts to rise from the ... . (a) in rising from (b) to raise with (c) to rise to (d) to rise against

Last Answer : (c) to rise to

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush his village immediately. (a) asking him to have rush his village (b) asking him to rush to his village (c) asked him to rush his village (d) No correction required

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He has received no other ... him to rush to his village (c) asked him to rush his village (d) No correction required

Last Answer : (b) asking him to rush to his village

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. For many centuries in Indian History there ... like the city of Ujjain. (a) as (b) such as (c) like wise (d) so like

Last Answer : (a) as

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The man who has committed such a serious crime must get the mostly severe punishment. (a) be getting the mostly severely (b) get the most severe (c) have got the most severely (d) have been getting the severe most

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The man who has committed ... get the most severe (c) have got the most severely (d) have been getting the severe most

Last Answer : (b) get the most severe

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. As there was no time, the remaining items were deferred into the next meeting. (a) are deferred till (b) were deferred to (c) were deferred till (d) had deferred with

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. As there was no time, the ... (a) are deferred till (b) were deferred to (c) were deferred till (d) had deferred with

Last Answer : (c) were deferred till

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Anyone interested in the use of computers can learn much if you have access to a personal computer. (a) he or she has access (b) they have access (c) one of them have access (d) access can be available

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Anyone interested in the use ... access (b) they have access (c) one of them have access (d) access can be available

Last Answer : (a) he or she has access

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. Maria unnecessarily picked up a ... the party hurried. (a) has picked up (b) picked on (c) picked (d) picking up

Last Answer : (c) picked

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He admired the speed with which he completed the work and appreciating the method adopted by him (a) appreciate the method being adopted (b) appreciated the method adopted (c) appreciate the method of adoption (d) appreciated the method adopting method

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He admired ... the method adopted (c) appreciate the method of adoption (d) appreciated the method adopting method

Last Answer : (b) appreciated the method adopted

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did. (a) that he is (b) that he didn't (c) No correction required (d) that he did

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. He confidentially asked the crowd if ... ) that he is (b) that he didn't (c) No correction required (d) that he did

Last Answer : (c) No correction required

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The police has so far succeeded in recovering only a part of the stolen property. (a) thus far succeeded for recovery (b) as for as succeeded in recovery of (c) so far succeeded to recover (d) No correction required

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The police has so far ... as for as succeeded in recovery of (c) so far succeeded to recover (d) No correction required

Last Answer : (d) No correction required

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. In addition to enhanced their reputations through strategic use of philanthropy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to open new markets. (a) to having enhance their reputation (b) of enhancing their reputation (c) to enhancing their reputation (d) No correction required

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. In addition ... (b) of enhancing their reputation (c) to enhancing their reputation (d) No correction required

Last Answer : (c) to enhancing their reputation

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The population of Tokyo is greater than that of any other town in the world. (a) No correction required (b) greater than all other (c) greater than those of any other (d) greater than any other

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The population of Tokyo is ... ) greater than all other (c) greater than those of any other (d) greater than any other

Last Answer : (a) No correction required

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. The man to who I sold my house was a cheat. (a) to whom I sell

Last Answer : (d) to whom I sold

In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. There are not many men who are so famous that they are frequently referred to by their short names only (a) initials (b) signatures (c) pictures (d) middle names

Description : In the question a part of the sentence is given in BOLD. Alternatives to the BOLD part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. There are not many men who ... to by their short names only (a) initials (b) signatures (c) pictures (d) middle names

Last Answer : (a) initials

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Scurry (a) Bustle (b) Scamper (c) Linger (d) Idle

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Scurry (a) Bustle (b) Scamper (c) Linger (d) Idle

Last Answer : (c) Linger

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Upbraid (a) Berete (b) Adulate (c) Indecorous (d) Castigate

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Upbraid (a) Berete (b) Adulate (c) Indecorous (d) Castigate

Last Answer : (b) Adulate

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. The heart operation was successful, but complications prolonged his convalescence. (a) Insult (b) Relapse (c) Apologetic (d) Calm

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. The heart operation was successful, but complications prolonged his convalescence. (a) Insult (b) Relapse (c) Apologetic (d) Calm

Last Answer : (b) Relapse

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. Don’t dissipate your strength on useless projects. (a) Conserve (b) Disperse (c) Dispel (d) Squander

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. Don’t dissipate your strength on useless projects. (a) Conserve (b) Disperse (c) Dispel (d) Squander

Last Answer : (a) Conserve

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. The price of the designer shoes appeared to stupefy my tightfisted husband. (a) Limit (b) Decrease (c) Mollify (d) Spare

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in BOLD. The price of the designer shoes appeared to stupefy my tightfisted husband. (a) Limit (b) Decrease (c) Mollify (d) Spare

Last Answer : (c) Mollify

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Propitious (a) Unfavorable (b) Elusive (c) Unorganized (d) Improvised

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Propitious (a) Unfavorable (b) Elusive (c) Unorganized (d) Improvised

Last Answer : (a) Unfavorable

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Vivacious (a) Exuberant (b) Exaggeration (c) Guacherie (d) Dispirited

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Vivacious (a) Exuberant (b) Exaggeration (c) Guacherie (d) Dispirited

Last Answer : (d) Dispirited

Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Malign (a) Align (b) Slander (c) Organize (d) Praise

Description : Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Malign (a) Align (b) Slander (c) Organize (d) Praise

Last Answer : (d) Praise

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Wile (a) Deceptive (b) Impulsive (c) Miserable (d) Pacifist

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Wile (a) Deceptive (b) Impulsive (c) Miserable (d) Pacifist

Last Answer : (a) Deceptive

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Vitiate (a) Corrupt (b) Viscous (c) Open (d) Praise

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Vitiate (a) Corrupt (b) Viscous (c) Open (d) Praise

Last Answer : (a) Corrupt

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. There was little to relieve the tedium of his lonely days. (a) Boredom (b) Excitement (c) Timely (d) Relevant

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. There was little to relieve the tedium of his lonely days. (a) Boredom (b) Excitement (c) Timely (d) Relevant

Last Answer : (a) Boredom

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. DEBACLE. (a) Collapse (b) Decline (c) Defeat (d) Disgrace

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. DEBACLE. (a) Collapse (b) Decline (c) Defeat (d) Disgrace

Last Answer : (a) Collapse

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. Surrounded by a beautiful waterfall and exotic flowers, how could Hiram feel anything but tranquil on his vacation? (a) Worried (b) Nervous (c) Wild (d) Calm

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. Surrounded by a beautiful waterfall and exotic flowers, how could Hiram feel anything but tranquil on his vacation? (a) Worried (b) Nervous (c) Wild (d) Calm

Last Answer : (d) Calm

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity. (a) Expanse (b) Determination (c) Virtue (d) Proclivity

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in BOLD. The person who returned the stolen necklace to the police showed a great deal of probity. (a) Expanse (b) Determination (c) Virtue (d) Proclivity

Last Answer : (c) Virtue

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Furtive (a) Stealthy (b) Open (c) Honest (d) Forthright

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Furtive (a) Stealthy (b) Open (c) Honest (d) Forthright

Last Answer : (a) Stealthy

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Derision (a) Adulation (b) Commendation (c) Flattery (d) Ridicule

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Derision (a) Adulation (b) Commendation (c) Flattery (d) Ridicule

Last Answer : (d) Ridicule

Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Ephemeral (a) Permanent (b) Fecund (c) Congealed (d) Transitory

Description : Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the given word. Ephemeral (a) Permanent (b) Fecund (c) Congealed (d) Transitory

Last Answer : (d) Transitory

Select the right option from the given alternatives. ________ : Horse :: Board : Train (a) Stable (b) Shoe (c) Ride (d) Mount

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. ________ : Horse :: Board : Train (a) Stable (b) Shoe (c) Ride (d) Mount

Last Answer : Ans: d) mount

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Skew : Gloomy :: Slant : ________ (a) Glee (b) Foible (c) Desperate (d) Gloaming

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Skew : Gloomy :: Slant : ________ (a) Glee (b) Foible (c) Desperate (d) Gloaming

Last Answer : Ans: c) desperate

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Diamond : Baseball :: Court : ________ (a) Poker (b) Jury (c) Grass (d) Squash

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Diamond : Baseball :: Court : ________ (a) Poker (b) Jury (c) Grass (d) Squash

Last Answer : Ans:d) squash

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Quixotic : Pragmatic :: Murky : ________ (a) Rapid (b) Cloudy (c) Clear (d) Friendly

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Quixotic : Pragmatic :: Murky : ________ (a) Rapid (b) Cloudy (c) Clear (d) Friendly

Last Answer : Ans: c) clear

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ? (a) Port (b) Hangar (c) Harbour (d) Depot

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ? (a) Port (b) Hangar (c) Harbour (d) Depot

Last Answer : Ans: b) Hangar

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Smear : Libel :: Heed : ________ (a) Represent (b) Doubt (c) Consider (d) Need

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Smear : Libel :: Heed : ________ (a) Represent (b) Doubt (c) Consider (d) Need

Last Answer : Ans: c) consider

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Implode : ________ :: Imply : Hint at (a) Explode (b) Beseech (c) Implicate (d) Burst inward

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Implode : ________ :: Imply : Hint at (a) Explode (b) Beseech (c) Implicate (d) Burst inward

Last Answer : Ans: d) burst inward

Select the right option from the given alternatives. Marshal : Prisoner :: Principal : _________ (a) Teacher (b) President (c) Doctrine (d) Student

Description : Select the right option from the given alternatives. Marshal : Prisoner :: Principal : _________ (a) Teacher (b) President (c) Doctrine (d) Student

Last Answer : Ans: d) student

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option. When I was a small child, the importance of telling the truth was deeply ________ on my mind. (a) Waffled (b) Engendered (c) Impressed (d) Imbued

Description : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option. When I was a small child, the importance of telling the truth was deeply ________ on my mind. (a) Waffled (b) Engendered (c) Impressed (d) Imbued

Last Answer : Ans:c) Impressed

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