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English — Set 22

10 Questions with Answers & Explanations

Set 22 of 38

1

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of phrase. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.

Options

A

going on slowly

B

hotly debated

C

stuck up

D

ignored

Correct Answer

going on slowly

Explanation

The idiom 'hanging fire' means to be delayed in taking action or to progress very slowly without a resolution.

2

He is so ...... to light that he never leaves the house without sunglasses.

Options

A

insensitive

B

sensitive

C

afraid

D

immune

Correct Answer

sensitive

Explanation

The context of wearing sunglasses indoors or when leaving the house implies a physical vulnerability or 'sensitivity' to light.

3

Ducal families in England

Context: The enjoyment of physical possession of things would seem to be one of the prerogatives of wealth which has been little impaired. Presumably nothing has happened to keep the man who can afford them from enjoying his Rembrandt and his homegrown orchids. But enjoyment of things has always been associated with the third prerogative of wealth which is the distinct it confers. In a world where nearly everyone was poor, the distinction was very great. It was the natural consequence of rarity. In England it is widely agreed, the ducal families are not uniformly superior. There is a roughly normal incidence of intelligence and stupidity, good taste and bad taste, morality, immorality. But very few people are dukes and duchesses, although the later have become rather more frequent with modern easing of divorce laws. As a result, even though they may be intrinsically unexceptional they are regarded with some awe. So it has long have been with the rich. Were dukes numerous their position would deteriorate. As the rich have become more numerous, they have inevitably becomes a debased currency.

Questions

A

are generally agreed to be fairly common

B

are generally agreed to be fairly superior

C

are superior because they are rich

D

are generally agreed not to be always better than others

Correct Answer

are generally agreed not to be always better than others

Explanation

The passage states that in England it is widely agreed the ducal families are 'not uniformly superior'.

4

He passed the examination in the first class because he ......

Context: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Options

A

was hard working for it

B

worked hardly for it

C

had worked hard for it

D

was working hard for it

Correct Answer

had worked hard for it

Explanation

The past perfect tense 'had worked hard' is used to show a completed action (working hard) that resulted in the state of passing the exam in the past.

5

About twenty clerks were made ...... when the banks introduced computers.

Context: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Options

A

dispensable

B

redundant

C

expandable

D

obsolete

Correct Answer

redundant

Explanation

'Redundant' is the appropriate term used when employees lose their jobs because they are no longer needed due to automation or changes in industry.

6

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of phrase. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.

Context: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of phrase.

Options

A

became desperate

B

felt sad

C

became angry

D

became discouraged

Correct Answer

became discouraged

Explanation

The idiom 'lost heart' means to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm for something, which is best captured by 'became discouraged'.

7

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. If you persists in telling lies to me I shall sue you ...... slander.

Options

A

to

B

on

C

for

D

with

Correct Answer

for

Explanation

The fixed prepositional usage 'sue someone for something' is required here, as 'for' introduces the reason for the lawsuit.

8

According to this passage, people from outside London go to Piccadilly circus because it is

Context: Piccadilly Circus was full of loneliness. It seethes and echoes with it. To live near it. Looking down on it is a discomforting exercise. You can't feel the pulse of London here, though people expect to. To Londoners it is a maddening obstruction between one place and another, and few voluntarily linger there. The only locals are those who live off the lingerers; the lingerers are primarily sightseers, with a fair sprinkling of people hoping to draw attention to themselves - both typically from the provinces. They have come to see the heart of London and expect to see spectacle, glamour and vice.

Questions

A

a historical place

B

full of glamour

C

full of exciting people

D

the pulse of London

Correct Answer

full of glamour

Explanation

The final sentence mentions that visitors from the provinces 'expect to see spectacle, glamour and vice.'

9

Jawaharlal spent his childhood ...... Anand Bhawan.

Context: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Options

A

at

B

in

C

on

D

across

Correct Answer

at

Explanation

The preposition 'at' is used for a specific location or place, like a building or house (Anand Bhawan).

10

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete. You haven't had your lunch yet, ...... you?

Options

A

are

B

aren't

C

have

D

haven't

Correct Answer

have

Explanation

In English grammar, a negative statement ('haven't') is followed by a positive question tag ('have you?').

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