English Usage Test 7

‘Limped from economic crisis to crisis’ easily helps us to identify the idea given in option (1), with the passage. There has been no reference to ideas expressed in option (2), (3) and (4). Therefore, correct answer for this question is option (1).

This para jumble talks about vague existence of the concept of missing link, before Darwin released his 'origin of species'. Looking at the options carefully, only statement B is in continuation with statement 1. A is to follow B as it explains latter i.e. B.

Option (1) is invalidated because nowhere in the passage has a positive point been discussed. Also, the last line gives idea opposite to that in option (4). Option (2) can be neglected on account of lack of reference to International Pollution Control Board. Only option (3) can be considered as a part of the given passage. This implies option (3) as the correct answer.

In sentence (A), one can very easily see that the sentence should be either of the form “We affirm to you our loyalty' or 'We affirm our loyalty'. The existence of keyword 'to' is incorrect.

The term 'officialise' as used in sentence A is incorrect because there is no such term. The correct sentence shall be when will their engagement become official?' Therefore, the required option in this question is option (1).

The usage of term as implied in option (1) and (2) is a formal word meaning to weaken, dilute or reduce in size and grammatically the two sentences are correct. In sentence (3) the term attenuate implies 'make thin'. In option (4), the usage is correct but sentence is grammatically incorrect because instead of expression 'attenuating limbs' should have been 'attenuated limbs'. Therefore, option (4) is example of incorrect usage.

Sentence 2, 'A lion cannot maintain a high speed for longer duration' is an assertion. Sentence 1 and 3 can be related to sentence 2 on account of keywords lion and speed and also these two supports the fact that lion cannot maintain high speed for longer duration. Statement 4 'jungle has its own laws' can't be supporting or countering the statement 2.

The meaning law goes along only with one statement d. An inevitable occurrence can only be the floods i.e. statement b i.e. 1 - d, 2 - b. Now let's see further to show off means to act in an ungenuine manner i.e. 3 - a is a link. Keeping all these links in mind, we can figure out the answer as option (1).

Sentence 1, which is marked as assertion is 'The rise of European Economic Union as a major economic powerhouse has been a constant headache for the USA'. Sentence 2, describing impressive rate of growth of European Union serves as supporting reason. Sentence 3 'failure of Japanese investment' cannot be related to sentence 1. Also India economy cannot be related to sentence 1. So these two can be marked irrelevant. This marks option (4) as correct answer.

The meaning implied in sentence (1) of term 'corrupt' is to cause to become dishonest. The meaning implied in sentence (2) is 'immorality especially sexually'. In sentence (4), the usage of term 'corrupt' denotes a formal word for decay. In sentence (3), we have a problem. 'Language corruption' expression doesn't seem that correct or valid instead it should have been 'French don't approve of their language being corrupted'. Therefore, option (3) is the answer.

The usage (A), 'You must adhere to all rules' can be termed as to stick firmly or to abide i.e. either (1) or (3). This automatically deletes option (2) from answers. Now, (B) 'He is an adherent to the religions sect', only has ussage of (4) 'follower or supporter'. This combination is provided only in option (3). This marks it as correct answer.

Look at statement (A), 'He addressed himself to the chairman'. It refers neither to place of living nor indicates to whom and where something is sent. Also, it is not a formal word instead it depicts directing a speech. This marks usage of meaning (A) as (3). Only in option (3), this combination has been provided which marks it as correct answer.

Crime (something bad) increases during some bad time in society or commonly during time of social unrest. Therefore, perfect term to fit blank here is 'upheaval' which means a strong violent disturbance especially in society.

A word which denotes spreading of smell needs to be used to fill this blank. Consider option (1) stormed, it cannot be used in relation with some abstract quantity like smell instead it is used with physical quantities like soldiers, army etc. Option (2), rampaged, is also incorrect as smell does not rampage any one. Option (3), insinuated means something malicious, this can also not be correctly used. Last option, (4) permeated means to penetrate through holes, etc. This is perfect word to be used for smell entering a hall or auditorium.

'Hardship' word is something one suffers or bears upon, and is usually preceded by such a word. Therefore, perfect match to fit this blank is option (1) 'bore'.

Piece of pottery is referred commonly as 'shard'. So, this blank should be completed by making use of option (3).

The clue for this sentence lies in 'bone fragments' and 'fossil creature'. This implies that a fossil creature is constructed from few bone fragments and this is an impossible job. As 'array' in (1) means to place in order and 'contrive' in (2) means to invent, these options are improbable, hence (1) and (2) are ruled out.  Out of (3) and (4), 'reconstruct' in (3) fits our prediction as fossil creature is to be constructed again from bone fragments, whereas 'create' is used for new inventions. Hence, (3) is the answer.

Option (1), 'organize' is not incorrect but doesn't seem perfect fit for this blank, so, just keep it for time being. Option (2), 'sift through' is inappropriate because we sift through pages. Option (3), 'mull over' is much better because we mull over an idea. Option (4), remember is again inappropriate because the term has to be used in relation to a period of time and not a particular incident. So, among all given choices, we can clearly see that option (3) is correct answer.

(A) A judge will administer the oath of the office to the president, neither means to govern, control nor the word is used for administration. Meaning (3) is partially correct but meaning (4) is exact match with A. So, look for options, which give us combination '4a'. Only (2) and (4) are deemed 'valid'. Usage (B) “She will administer first aid to the victim at the scene of the accident', means to give as given in meaning (3). This marks out option (2) as correct answer for our question.

Here, second sentence has been marked as assertion, so, all the sentences have to be checked in relation to this sentence. As 1 and 4 both gives factors which help increasing productivity both are supporting reasons. As given in sentence 3 'Past Mistakes', there is no reference to this sentence. So, this is correctly marked as irrelevant.

We have to fill the blank using a word which describes some property of clouds. Clouds are not an ominous, gloomy or feathery entity instead they are billowing which literally means surging mass. As the farmer has been described watching thoughtfully at clouds, so he is expecting rain from the large clouds passing overhead.

Option (1) and (4) are irrelevant and do not make any sense in this question. Option (2),'endorse' is used for statements, quotes, texts, etc. and not in relation to a person. Option (3), 'ostracized' means to shun out or exclude from a group and is a good choice for use here because it is to be used in reference to a single player and team. This marks option (3) correct.

Here, sentence 3 has been marked as assertion, 'India attained freedom through non-violent means'. So all other sentences have to be related to this sentence. Sentence 1 has been <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">correctly<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;=""> termed as counter-argument on account of idea given. Sentence 2 is irrelevant because this sentence is open and cannot be used with given sentence, as it neither refers to India nor to its freedom. Sentence 4 is clearly supporting the idea that non-violence helped us in attaining freedom. This marks option (3) as correct answer.

This para jumble is an attack on “The Hindu” during freedom struggle, as an attack on freedom of press. 'C' is in continuation with statement 1. This leaves us with 2 choices (1) and (4). D is to follow A.

C follows statement 1 as it seeks to answer the question in 1. A follows C as A elaborates C further. 'These groups' in D refers to 'elite groups' in A, thus, D follows A. 'But' in B provides a contrary view to D, thus, B follows D. Hence, (1) is the answer