English Usage Test 25

This para jumble emphasizes very practical aspects - Thinking for oneself. It begins with the quotation in D, followed by main idea in A. Statement B supports statement A and C marks off the concept of this para jumble, so, form the concluding statement. Hence, (3) is the correct option.

This para jumble underlines the psychology of consciousness and thought, which is clear in statement D and thus, it in the beginning statement. B is in continuation with D. Out of C and A, A explains statement C, so, it would follow C i.e. C à A. All these conditions are met only in (2) option, hence, it is the answer.

This para jumble provides critical empiricism on human reason, which is clear in statement A, hence it makes the beginning statement. Out of left options, D is a link to A i.e. A à D as it further elaborates statement A. As B is an explanation to D, so it would follow D. Hence, (4) is the correct option.

(Synonyms). Verbose and loquacious are synonymous with meaning talkative. Euphuism and fustian are synonyms meaning boastful talk.

(Characteristic feature) Seasonal is something which is evanescent (meaning for a short duration of time). On similar lines, insurgent (meaning a rebel) is intractable (meaning stubbornly disobedient).

This para jumble takes about happiness - the essential aim of ethics. Out of A, B and C, B starts the paragraph as it introduces the concept and A further explains B. Looking carefully at C and D, C forms the concluding statement as it sums up the thought of this para jumble. Only option that satisfies this is (3).

This para jumble underlines the influence of reason on our conscience. Looking at all the options carefully, B forms the beginning statement. As D is an explanation to B, so B à D. Out of A and C, only C could be a concluding statement as it sums up the thought of the para jumble. Hence, (4) is the correct option.

(Action to express). One raves (meaning talks incoherently or wildly) in anger similarly, one quails (meaning shrinks back) in fear.

This para jumble clearly states that the world had no need of being created. But that doesn't mean that A forms the beginning statement instead it is the concluding statement because of the word 'Therefore'. Only D starts the paragraph. Out of B and C, B explains C, so B is to follow C. Hence, the correct sequence is met in option (4).

(Part of the whole). Baldachin (meaning ceiling) is the upper part of the roof. Palate is the upper part of the mouth.

(Quell). To satiate one's hunger means to satisfy hunger. Also, to slake means to quench (or satisfy) thirst.

The child's appreciation of the development of language had impressed him. Hence (3) is the answer.

(1) and (2) are contradictory to the statement, (4) is not related to the statement. Hence (3).

'Approximate' is some rough estimate, which is more or less correct. So, its opposite should be something exactly correct. Among the answer choices provided, option (2) is valid.

The last sentence talks to Jose Arcadio Buendia. So, it is but natural that the sentences preceding it should have him in context. This is a direct pointer to option (3). Options (2) and (4) do not fit in the context. If option (1) is selected, then a further reading on to the last sentence indicates that Buendia has been suddenly introduced in the paragraph without prior reference. Hence (3) is the answer.

'Intermittent' refers to stopping and starting at intervals. So, one can easily mark option (1) 'continuous' as its opposite.

Only (4) implies that forest management and water-resource management are linked. Hence (2) is the answer.

'Crass' refers to someone grossly stupid or dull or coarse, so, its antonym is someone intelligent, refined or fine as given by option (4).

NASA's most important scientific instrument, the Hubble space telescope would begin to fail a few years from now, hence, this sentence emphasizes on its need to preserve this instrument. The clue comes from the word 'even', the clause that follows it provides an explanation to the blank. This implies that though tough tasks have to be undertaken, Hubble Telescope has to be preserved. Hence, (4) is the answer.

Only (4) can be inferred. Hence, (4) is the answer.

'Plebeian' is term used to refer a member of ancient Roman Power class or belonging to common people. Option (1) 'aristocratic' is exactly opposite word to given term.

The turnaround strategy comes in when wrong steps have already affected the system. Therefore, it does not refer to moves that immediately address an error. Hence, (2) is the answer.