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Question 111

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks.

Madhavan has ______ Brahmanical and religious elements throughout the movie as a director and producer.

  1. AOption (a)

    said

  2. BOption (b)

    seemed

  3. COption (c)

    agreed

  4. DOption (d)

    sprinkled

  5. EOption (e)

    corresponded

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

sprinkled

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'sprinkled'.

 

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about the actor turned director and producer Madhavan, who has incorporated the elements of Brahmanical and religious elements in his film.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, from the given options is 'sprinkled'.
  • The word 'sprinkled' means to scatter a few drops or small pieces of something.
  • Example: He sprinkled his magic on the painting and brought it to life.

 

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

 

Additional Information

  • Let us explore the given options:
  • Said: utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction
  • Seemed: to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
  • Agreed: discussed or negotiated and then accepted by all parties.
  • Corresponded: have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

Question 112

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.**

At ______ moments, he prays to the almighty to give him strength.

  1. AOption (a)

    trivial

  2. BOption (b)

    secondary

  3. COption (c)

    optional

  4. DOption (d)

    voluntary

  5. EOption (e)

    crucial

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

crucial

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'crucial'.

 

 Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about a person praying to the almighty to give him strength, in difficult situations.
  • Therefore the most appropriate word to fill in the blank, from the given options is 'crucial'.
  • The word 'crucial' means decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
  • Example: Clearing the competitive exam is crucial to me and my career.

 

Hence, the correct option is option 5.

 

Additional Information

  • Let us explore the given options:
  • Trivial: of little value or importance.
  • Secondary: coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.
  • Optional: available to be chosen but not obligatory.
  • Voluntary: done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Question 113

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Mr. Kumar’s appeal had _______, and his party, the JD(U), got fewer seats than the RJD and the BJP.

  1. AOption (a)

    Polished

  2. BOption (b)

    Diminished

  3. COption (c)

    Astonished

  4. DOption (d)

    Established

  5. EOption (e)

    Wished

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Diminished

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Diminished.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence is saying that Mr. Kumar’s appeal had caused to seem less impressive or valuable, and his party, the JD(U), got fewer seats than the RJD and the BJP.

  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Diminished'.

  • Also, the use of the word ''fewer'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'diminished' in the blank.

  • The word 'Diminished' means To cause to seem less impressive or valuable.

  • Example: His influence has diminished with time.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Mr. Kumar’s appeal had diminished, and his party, the JD(U), got fewer seats than the RJD and the BJP.

Additional Information

  • Let us explore  the other options:
  • Polished means Accomplished and skillful.
  • Astonished means Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.
  • Established means Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
  • Wished means To feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.

Question 114

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

One can only hope that sometime in the not distant future the Court corrects the _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    Error

  2. BOption (b)

    Terror

  3. COption (c)

    Prefer

  4. DOption (d)

    Fetor

  5. EOption (e)

    Abductor

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Error

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Error.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about the Court correcting the mistake in the near future.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Error'.
  • Also, the use of the word ''corrects'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'error' in the blank.
  • The word 'Error' means A mistake; the state of being wrong.
  • Example: The program not only corrects the error in your document but also learns from its mistake.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: One can only hope that sometime in the not distant future the Court corrects the error.

Additional Information

  • Let us explore  the other options:
  • Terror means Extreme fear.
  • Prefer means To like one thing or person better than another or others; tend to choose.
  • Fetor means A strong, foul smell.
  • Abductor means A person who abducts another person.

Question 115

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

She added that an increase in public investment would crowd in (or pull in) private investment, thus _______ the economy.

  1. AOption (a)

    Preserving

  2. BOption (b)

    Swerving

  3. COption (c)

    Reviving

  4. DOption (d)

    Reversing

  5. EOption (e)

    Regressing

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Reviving

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Reviving.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence is talking about the way of giving new strength to the economy.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Reviving'.
  • Also, the use of the word ''economy'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'reviving' in the blank.
  • The word 'Reviving' means To give new strength or energy to something.
  • Example: Major new investments are aimed at reviving the stagnant economy.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: She added that an increase in public investment would crowd in (or pull in) private investment, thus reviving the economy.

Additional Information

  • Let us explore  the other options:
  • Preserving means To maintain something in its original or existing state.
  • Swerving means To change or cause to change direction abruptly.
  • Reversing means To move backward.
  • Regressing means To return to a former or less developed state.

Question 116

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

ORDER

A. The poor boy smelled the delicious order of cooked meat.

B. The union issued an order instructing its members not to work overtime.

C. The tests in this book are arranged in order of difficulty.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both B and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both B and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '​Both B and C.'

Key Points

  • The word 'Order' as a noun means An authoritative command or instruction.
  • The word 'Order' as a noun means The arrangement of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
  • In sentence A, the word 'Order' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • In sentence B, the word 'Order' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about an instruction given by the Union to its members.
  • In sentence C, the word 'Order' ​has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the arrangement of tests in a book.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

Question 117

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

CASE

A. Fire-brigades are standing by in case of an explosion.

B. The bigger girls used to case me and tickle me.

C. The boy's case was adjudged in the juvenile court.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Both A and C

  4. DOption (d)

    Only B

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Both A and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

  • The word 'Case' as a noun means An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.
  • The word 'Case' as a noun means A legal action, especially one to be decided in a court of law.
  • In sentence A, the word 'Case' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the presence of fire-brigades if an explosion occurs.
  • In sentence B, the word 'Case' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • In sentence C, the word 'Case' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the decision of the legal action against a boy.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Question 118

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

CITE

A. The article cites several experts on the subject.

B. They've finally chosen a cite for the new school.

C. He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only B

  2. BOption (b)

    Only A

  3. COption (c)

    Both B&C

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A&C

  5. EOption (e)

    All of the above

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both A&C

Why this answer is correct

Here the correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

  • Let's have a look at the different meanings of Cite:
  • refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
  • praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act.
  • In sentence B, 'site' should have been used which means an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed.
  • In sentence A and C, 'cite' has been used correctly.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option 4.

Question 119

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

VIEW

A. In my view, he has done nothing wrong.

B. You shall have a view dress for your birthday.

C. Our hotel room has a good view of the ocean.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both A and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is '​Both A and C.'

Key Points

  • The word 'view' as a noun means an opinion or a particular way of thinking about something; the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.​
  • In sentence A, the word 'view' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is saying in one's opinion someone has done nothing wrong.
  • In sentence B, the word 'view' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • In sentence C, the word 'view' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the ability to see the ocean from the hotel room.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

Question 120

Other Govt. Exams 2023• English Language

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

In a village, a small boy called chottu and his mother lived. Chottu loved his mother so much. He used to go to school and his mother used to go for a small job at a construction site but they lived very happily with that small income also. Chottu’s father died because of overdrinking, he never cared for his family and always beats his mother. But chottu likes everyone. Chottu never hates his father also. He used to help every person even if a small beggar begging for money. If he has some food he used to share some food with that beggar or person.

His mother doesn’t know about this and all and always thought he is a very bad person like his father but tried always to make him a good person and told him to study well and be a good person and a great person _______. A few days from the construction site in a small accident chottu’s mother got fractured and since that day she was not able to work. She doesn’t know how to live the remaining days. Chottu felt very sad and don’t know what to do. He saw some students going to work. But he remembered his mother's words that he should be a great person in life. He got confused about what to do. For living need to work and for the life, he should learn.

After some days he decided to go to work. He tried in many places all made him run from their workplace. Then also he tried again and again and at last, he got a job in a hotel. He cleaned the glasses and cleaned the tables and plates. But his ultimate aim was to learn. Then he started working and learning. It became very difficult to manage both.

One day he found his mother dead. Like that he became alone in life. From that day he decided he will fulfill his mother's dream and won’t follow his father's way. Morning time he used to go to school and evening and night time he used to go to work. Like that long time and years finished. He has grown up and he followed his good character and helping mentality, he completed his degree and applied for IAS. He tried very hard to get IAS but on the first attempt, he failed. He tried again and again.

On his third attempt, he got IAS and became a collector of his own district, he helped everyone who need help and he became a helping hand for everyone. He prompted and helped small students with their studies. And he has given a message to everyone that ” If there is a will means..there is a way”.

Choose the antonym of the word 'Fulfill'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Accomplish

  2. BOption (b)

    Attain

  3. COption (c)

    Fail

  4. DOption (d)

    Achieve

  5. EOption (e)

    Execute

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Fail

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Fail.'

Key Points

  • The word 'Fulfill' means To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.
  • Example: He wouldn't be able to fulfill his ambition to visit Florida.
  • Let's look at the meaning of the given options:-
  • Accomplish - To achieve or complete something successfully.
  • Example: People usually accomplish things that are sources of pride — like goals or records.
  • Attain - To succeed in achieving something that one has worked for.
  • Example: They ought to attain this aim.
  • Fail - To be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
  • Example: If you don't work hard, you may fail.
  • Achieve - To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage.
  • Example: We will use every possible means to achieve our objective.
  • Execute - To put a plan, order, or course of action into effect.
  • Example: Never once did I doubt that I would be able to execute my plan.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Additional Information

  • The antonyms of the word 'Fulfill' are "Fail, Slight, Slur".
  • The synonyms of the word 'Fulfill' are "Accomplish, Attain, Achieve".
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