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Question 511

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
A.Noun1. Qualification
B.Verb2. Conditionally
C.Adverb3.Qualify
D.Adjective4. Qualifying
  1. AOption (a)

    A-2,B-4,C-3,D-4

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-2,C-3,D-1

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-2,B-3,C-4,D-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4'.

Key Points

  • From the given options, only the combination of matches 'A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4' is correct.
  • Let’s analyze the matching:
  • A-Noun (Qualification): 'Qualification' is a noun as it represents a thing or a concept.
  • B-Verb (Qualify): 'Qualify' is a verb as it denotes an action or a state.
  • C-Adverb (Conditionally): 'Conditionally' is an adverb because it modifies a verb or an adjective by showing the condition.
  • D-Adjective (Qualifying): 'Qualifying' is an adjective as it describes or modifies a noun.

Question 512

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Error
B. Verb2. Erroneously
C. Adverb3. Err
D.Adjective4. Erroneous

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4'.

Key Points

  • From the given question and parts of speech:
  • Let’s match each word with its corresponding part of speech:
  • A. Noun - 1 (Error): A noun is a naming word, and "error" represents a thing or concept.
  • B. Verb - 3 (Err): A verb indicates action or state, and "err" is the action of making a mistake.
  • C. Adverb - 2 (Erroneously): An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and "erroneously" describes the manner of an action.
  • D. Adjective - 4 (Erroneous): An adjective modifies a noun, and "erroneous" describes the quality of being incorrect or wrong.
  • Thus, the correct code is A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4.

Question 513

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Think
B. Verb2. Care
C. Adverb3. Carefully
D.Adjective4. Careful

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-1,B-4,C-3,D-2

  2. BOption (b)

    A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2

  4. DOption (d)

    A-2,B-3,C-1,D-4

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4'.

Key Points

  • The match for each part of speech with its corresponding word is as follows:
  • A. Noun (2. Care): A noun is a naming word, and "care" in this context functions as a noun (e.g., "I take care of my belongings.").
  • B. Verb (1. Think): A verb is an action word, and "think" is an action (e.g., "I think about the problem.").
  • C. Adverb (3. Carefully): An adverb describes how an action is performed, and "carefully" is an adverb (e.g., "She reads carefully.").
  • D. Adjective (4. Careful): An adjective describes a noun, and "careful" is an adjective (e.g., "He is a careful driver.").
  • The correct combination is A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4.

Question 514

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List 1 (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Dually
B. Verb2. Duplication
C. Adverb3. Duplicate
D.Adjective4. Duple

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-1,B-4,C-3,D-2

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2

  3. COption (c)

    A-2,B-3,C-1,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-2,B-3,C-1,D-4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

  • List I (Parts of Speech) and List II (Word) are matched correctly based on their definitions:
  • A-Noun (Duplication): A noun refers to a name, place, or thing, and "duplication" is a noun representing the act of duplicating.
  • B-Verb (Duplicate): A verb refers to an action, and "duplicate" can act as a verb meaning to copy or replicate.
  • C-Adverb (Dually): An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and "dually" means in a dual manner.
  • D-Adjective (Duple): An adjective describes a noun, and "duple" refers to something having two parts.
  • Code Explanation: The correct matching is as follows:
  • A-2: Duplication is a noun.
  • B-3: Duplicate is a verb.
  • C-1: Dually is an adverb.
  • D-4: Duple is an adjective.

Question 515

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List 1 (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Emanant
B. Verb2. Exodus
C. Adverb3. Outward
D.Adjective4. Exit
  1. AOption (a)

    A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2

  2. BOption (b)

    A-2,B-4,C-3,D-1

  3. COption (c)

    A-2,B-3,C-4,D-1

  4. DOption (d)

    A-1,B-4,C-3,D-2

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A-2,B-4,C-3,D-1

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

  • From the given options, the correct mapping of List I and List II is:
  • Let’s break down the options:
  • A (Noun) → 2 (Exodus): Exodus is a noun that refers to a mass departure of people.
  • B (Verb) → 4 (Exit): Exit as a verb means to go out or leave a place.
  • C (Adverb) → 3 (Outward): Outward is an adverb that refers to movement or direction toward the outside.
  • D (Adjective) → 1 (Emanant): Emanant is an adjective that means issuing or flowing out from a source.

Question 516

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List 1 (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Extremely
B. Verb2. Spectatorial
C. Adverb3. Spectator
D.Adjective4. Spectate

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-2,B-1,C-4,D-3

  2. BOption (b)

    A-2,B-4,C-1,D-3

  3. COption (c)

    A-3,B-1,C-4,D-2

  4. DOption (d)

    A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2'.

Key Points

  • The question matches parts of speech (List I) with their corresponding words (List II).
  • The correct match is:
  • A - Noun (Spectator): A noun represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Spectator' is a person who watches an event.
  • B - Verb (Spectate): A verb represents an action or state. 'Spectate' means to watch something.
  • C - Adverb (Extremely): An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. 'Extremely' is an adverb that intensifies meaning.
  • D - Adjective (Spectatorial): An adjective describes or modifies a noun. 'Spectatorial' relates to spectators.

Question 517

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List 1 (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Auditory
B. Verb2. Hear
C. Interjection3. Hark
D.Adjective4. Hearing

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

  • The given question asks us to match List I (Parts of Speech) with List II (Words) correctly.
  • Let us analyze the correct matches:
  • A. Noun - Hearing (4): "Hearing" is a noun referring to the sense of perceiving sound.
  • B. Verb - Hear (2): "Hear" is a verb that refers to the action of perceiving sound.
  • C. Interjection - Hark (3): "Hark" is an interjection used to call attention, often to listen carefully.
  • D. Adjective - Auditory (1): "Auditory" is an adjective that describes something related to hearing.
  • Based on these matches, the correct code is: A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1.

Question 518

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Knowing
B. Verb2. Know
C. Adverb3. Knowingly
D.Adjective4. Knowledge

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1'.

Key Points

  • List I (Parts of Speech):
  • A. Noun: The word "Knowledge" refers to a concept or idea, making it a noun.
  • B. Verb: The word "Know" represents an action, which categorizes it as a verb.
  • C. Adverb: The word "Knowingly" modifies a verb, describing how an action is performed, making it an adverb.
  • D. Adjective: The word "Knowing" describes or qualifies a noun, categorizing it as an adjective.
  • Based on the above explanation, the correct matches are:
  • A-4: "Knowledge" is a noun.
  • B-2: "Know" is a verb.
  • C-3: "Knowingly" is an adverb.
  • D-1: "Knowing" is an adjective.

Question 519

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Cogitation
B. Verb2. Pensively
C. Adverb3. Cogitate
D.Adjective4. Cogitative

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-4,B-2,C-3,D-1

  2. BOption (b)

    A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

  4. DOption (d)

    A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

  • Let us match the items in List I (Parts of Speech) with List II (Words) based on their grammatical function:
  • A. Noun - The correct match is 1. Cogitation, as "cogitation" is a noun meaning "the act of thinking deeply about something."
  • B. Verb - The correct match is 3. Cogitate, as "cogitate" is a verb meaning "to think deeply about something."
  • C. Adverb - The correct match is 2. Pensively, as "pensively" is an adverb describing a manner of being thoughtful or reflective.
  • D. Adjective - The correct match is 4. Cogitative, as "cogitative" is an adjective meaning "pertaining to or capable of deep thought."
  • Based on the above matches, the correct code is:
  • A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

Question 520

Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025• English

Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists

 

List I (Parts of Speech)List II(Word)
​A. Noun1. Intuitive
B. Verb2. Intuition
C. Adverb3. Intuitively
D.Adjective4. Intuit

Code

  1. AOption (a)

    A-2,B-3,C-4,D-1

  2. BOption (b)

    A-2,B-4,C-3,D-1

  3. COption (c)

    A-1,B-4,C-3,D-2

  4. DOption (d)

    A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A-2,B-4,C-3,D-1

Why this answer is correct

Solution:

List I (Parts of Speech)List II (Word)
A. Noun2. Intuition
B. Verb4. Intuit
C. Adverb3. Intuitively
D. Adjective1. Intuitive

Code:

  1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
  2. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  3. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
  4. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Explanation:

  • A (Noun) matches with Intuition (2).
  • B (Verb) matches with Intuit (4).
  • C (Adverb) matches with Intuitively (3).
  • D (Adjective) matches with Intuitive (1).

Thus, the correct code is A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1, which corresponds to Option 2.

Key Points:

  • The noun form of "intuition" refers to the ability to understand something instinctively.
  • The verb "intuit" refers to perceiving or knowing something by intuition.
  • The adverb "intuitively" describes an action done based on intuition.
  • The adjective "intuitive" refers to something instinctive or easy to understand without reasoning.