Verbal Ability (Mixed)
Complete study material and Model Question Paper covering Sentence Improvement, Synonyms, Sentence Completion, Antonyms, Synonyms, Verbal Analogy
Questions
Directions: Which of the following words/phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.
They condemned him and offered him no financial assistance, but Abraham Lincoln won the election despite of all their opposition.
- despite
- in spite
- nevertheless
- No improvement required
Directions: Which of the following words/phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.
A brave and honest man will speak the truth no matter what are the consequences.
- what maybe the consequences
- what will the consequences be
- what the consequences are
- No improvement required
Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.
I have never seen that object and therefore I do not believe in its existence.
- since
- as
- because
- No improvement required
Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.
In the Middle Ages the few books that were produced , all were written by hand.
- at all
- after all
- whole
- No improvement required
Directions: Which of the following words/ phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.
When at last he reached the bank, the people told him that he has had won the wager.
- had won
- has won
- has been won
- No improvement required
Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?
The accused gave a ____________ account of the crime which was totally ___________.
- dependable, reliable
- fictitious, unreliable
- false, appreciable
- exaggerated, unpardonable
Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?
---------------- and --------------- citizens will only aggravate the problems of the country.
- Independent, practical
- Careful, scrupulous
- Dedicated, patriotic
- Selfish, irresponsible
Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?
The fear of punishment often acts as a ----------------- and --------------- a lot of crimes.
- deterrent, prevents
- incentive, encourages
- deterrent, encourages
- deterrent, annuls
Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?
The -------------- with which he is able to wield the paint brush is really ---------.
- practice, good
- majesty, royal
- ease, remarkable
- efficiency, good
Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?
Investing in India is tantamount to investing in democracy.
- different
- equivalent
- significant
- close
Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?
Patriotism is indeed a virtue, but problems arise when people begin to confuse it with xenophobia.
- jingoism
- chauvinism
- tolerance
- religion
Directions: In the following question there are two blank spaces. The question is followed by four pairs of words. Find out which of these pairs can be used to fill in the blanks?
If you kindly bear ------------ me for sometime, I will ----------- the whole issue.
- at, solve
- with, clarify
- out, understand
- for, know
Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.
Gregarious
- Sociable
- Convivial
- Expressive
- Shy
Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?
The majesty of the duchess was clearly present in her every move.
- dignity
- excellence
- grace
- arrogance
Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?
Religious fanatics are the bane of the country.
- extremists
- followers
- believers
- lunatics
Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.
consensus
- Consent
- Accord
- Disagreement
- Consciousness
Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.
Assorted
- Heterogeneous
- Homogeneous
- Mixed
- Varied
Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.
Meticulous
- Pedantic
- Fastidious
- Careless
- Fussy
Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.
Urbane: Suave
- Master: Leader
- Teacher: Student
- Master: Servant
- Predator: Prey
Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.
Rustic: Urban
- Sophisticated: Primitive
- Refined: Chic
- Stylish: Classy
- Erudite: Pleasant
Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.
Boorish: Courteous
- Coarse: Rough
- Churlish: Uncouth
- Tempestuous: Calm
- Pedestrian: Prosaic
Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair.
Rude: Impolite
- Beautiful: Attractive
- Idiotic: Scholarly
- Smooth: Rough
- Favorable: Pleasant
Directions: In the following question a word or phrase is underlined. Which one of the four alternatives given below the question can replace the underlined word/phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence?
They have always been prejudiced against her.
- biased
- disliked
- unfair
- impartial
Directions: Choose the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the keyword.
Inept
- Singular
- Significant
- Skilled
- Flawed
Directions: Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair in capital letters.
MATURE : NAIVE
- Pleasant : Joyous
- Agony : Ecstasy
- Urban : Classy
- Primitive : Rudimentary