Practice Section 3 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
In the following question, there are three statements with a missing word in each case. There are four words given below each question which can be used to fill up the blanks with the same word in each sentence to make it meaningful. Choose the correct alternative among the five options given below each question which satisfies the meaning of the sentences with the proper usage of word(s) in each case. If all four words are feasible, choose option (e) i.e., "All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)" as your answer.
Q-1) (1) Mathletics is described as an engaging, supportive online learning resource ____________ at primary school level maths curriculum, allowing children to play live mental arithmetic games against other children from all over the world. (2) Military force would be applied in a purer form and _____________ primarily against the military capabilities of an opponent. (3) These definitions were specifically ____________ at Indigenous Australians, and were prevalent on the majority of the word's entries up until recently. (I) targeted (II) aimed (III) directed (IV) intended
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All the given words can be used in the provided blanks as they all give the similar meaning to the three sentences making them meaningful. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.
Targeted means aimed or directed (something).
Intended means designed or destined something for a particular purpose.
Directions:
In the following question, there are three statements with a missing word in each case. There are four words given below each question which can be used to fill up the blanks with the same word in each sentence to make it meaningful. Choose the correct alternative among the five options given below each question which satisfies the meaning of the sentences with the proper usage of word(s) in each case. If all four words are feasible, choose option (e) i.e., "All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)" as your answer.
Q-2) (1) Never mind that the Turkish supremo did his best to _____the Kurdish-led defence of Kobani against an is assault. (2) To do what the superior power requires of him, he must ____________ his inclinations. (3) Turkish security forces have been involved in a long running campaign to_____ Daesh attacks. (I) impede (II) thwart (III) inhibit (IV) facilitate
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, (II) and (III) are befitting to the given blanks as they give the similar meaning in all three cases to make the sentences meaningful. All three words “impede”, “thwart” and “inhibit” describe the same meaning “prevent”. Hence option (d) is the correct choice. Impede means delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. Thwart means prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. Inhibit means hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).Facilitate means make (an action or process) easy or easier.)
Directions:
In the following question, there are three statements with a missing word in each case. There are four words given below each question which can be used to fill up the blanks with the same word in each sentence to make it meaningful. Choose the correct alternative among the five options given below each question which satisfies the meaning of the sentences with the proper usage of word(s) in each case. If all four words are feasible, choose option (e) i.e., "All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)" as your answer.
Q-3) (1) Contrary to the popular belief that people tend to be more satisfied with an increase in their wage, a new study suggests that it may be temporary and not have a_____ effect on job satisfaction. (2) Hermione knew something of the Neapolitan men. ______________ infidelities of (3) Inside the house she heard the hammering. ________________, energetic sound of (I) persistent (II) lingering (III) intermittent (IV) yielding
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Both the first and the second words can be used in the provided blanks to make them meaningful. Both the words give the similar meaning to the sentences. Hence option (b) is the correctchoice. Persistent means continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period.
Lingering means lasting for a long time or slow to end. Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Yielding means (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others.
Directions:
In the following question, there are three statements with a missing word in each case. There are four words given below each question which can be used to fill up the blanks with the same word in each sentence to make it meaningful. Choose the correct alternative among the five options given below each question which satisfies the meaning of the sentences with the proper usage of word(s) in each case. If all four words are feasible, choose option (e) i.e., "All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)" as your answer.
Q-4) (1) The Museum of Geographical Heritage is among recent initiatives that promise to expand the scope of the museum beyond a _______________. (2) As may be imagined he was a ________________ of much valuable and varied information. (3) Brush with Fame is a chance for readers of The Canton _______________ to share photos of their chance encounters with celebrities and the famous folks who walk among us. (I) shade (II) repository (III) wealth (IV) dungeon
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Among the given choices, only the second word gives a contextual meaning to all the three sentences. Other words are not suitable in the context of adding meaning to the sentence. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.
Repository means a person or thing regarded as a store of information or in which a particular quality may be found.
Shade means a position of relative inferiority or obscurity. Dungeon means a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
Directions:
In the following question, there are three statements with a missing word in each case. There are four words given below each question which can be used to fill up the blanks with the same word in each sentence to make it meaningful. Choose the correct alternative among the five options given below each question which satisfies the meaning of the sentences with the proper usage of word(s) in each case. If all four words are feasible, choose option (e) i.e., "All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)" as your answer.
Q-5) (1) It has been a victory for democracy in Hong Kong, and the signal emitted by the island nation’s highest court must be particularly _______________ for China. (2) At that instant a dull but roof overhead. _________________ thump was heard on the (3) Asserting that the inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games has been a _________________ success, Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore hoped on Tuesday that it will help to improve India's performance in the international arena. (I) emphatic (II) phenomenal (III) resounding (IV) massive
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All the four words are correct enough to fit into the provided blanks and thus adding the similar meaning in all the cases. All the four words mean the same. Hence option (e) is the correct choice. Emphatic means expressing something forcibly and clearly. Phenomenal means remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good.
Resounding means unmistakable; emphatic.
Massive means large and heavy or solid.
Directions:
In each of the following sentences there are blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five set of words denoted by the numbers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find out which set of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it grammatically correct.
Q-6) It takes singular skill and ascertain ruthlessness, however, to make capital of the smallest advantages, and Federer and Serena, and to a marginally_________ extent Nadal and Venus, did precisely that. Federer, who missed six months last year with an injury, knew he could not allow Nadal time and space. With his opponent looking in excellent physical condition, Federer could not ________to be drawn into long, bruising rallies; he had to dictate the ________of play.
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Tempo means the rate or speed of motion or activity.
Q-7) Higher oil price-led inflation will bring back into focus the high excise duties on petroleum products that have __________the Centre’s tax kitty over the past couple of years. Those duties were raised when prices were low to __________consumers from an upward price shock, the government had argued. Cutting those duties will upset _________calculations, but leaving them untouched will impose its own costs.
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Option (e) is true.
Annihilate means to destroy.
Q-8) Consider innovations like the India Stack which _______ Aadhaar authentication, e-KYC, esign, Digital Locker and UPI_______ mobile payments to ___________ cashless, paperless and presence-less transactions.
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“combines , interoperable, provide”, fits the blanks most perfectly. Interoperable means (of computer systems or software) able to exchange and make use of information.
Q-9) Mr. Trump could either fight back or make peace. Two days after Mr. Flynn’s resignation, he has signaled both. He attacked the intelligence agencies on Twitter on Wednesday, while the White House_________ that the promised détente with Russia was over. But Mr. Flynn has set in motion a process that is unlikely to be controlled by a seemingly __________ administration like Mr. Trump’s. With chaos engulfing his government, Mr. Trump will be forced to __________.
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Option (d) is true.
Refute means disapprove.
Abrogate means to evade.
Directions:
In each of the following sentences there are blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five set of words denoted by the numbers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Find out which set of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it grammatically correct.
Q-10) While bilateral ties have been _________for decades, the defence and security partnership is clearly the new driver for ties between the two governments; the signing of the strategic partnership agreement was the highlight of the UAE leader’s visit. The _________of this partnership are now being set: joint military exercises, joint manufacturing and purchase of equipment and spare parts from India, as well as ________on fighting terror.
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Contour means an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something.Robust means strong and healthy; vigorous.