English Usage Test 3

A priest can't be 'execrable' (detestable) or 'offensive'. Hence, we are left with (1) and (4) options. 'Avant - garde' is new, unconventional, hence, this might even fit the second blank. But irksome (tiresome) makes no sense with missionary work, whereas 'evangelical' means in, of or according to the Gospels or the teaching of the New Testament. Hence, (4) is the answer.

On closely scrutinising all the options, we find that options (1) and (3) are contrary to the passage. Option (2) talks about the damage caused by people in Antarctica to cold water of the Antarctic Ocean, which sums up the idea of the passage. Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

The word fathom has been used to imply to penetrate a problem or mystery. The given sentence has two important parts - 'important' and 'fathom the complexities', which have to be used to find suitable continuation. What exactly is being talked about in the sentence are difficulties that discourage person from undertaking study in space project as sentence has begun with the word 'while' therefore, it should end on a positive note of encouragement which is only available in option (3).

Let's scrutinize the options:

Look at the keyword 'but', it implies that you have to find an answer choice which is in contrast to information in given sentence. We have to find here something to contrast with selfishness which can be matched with meaning of individualism. (1) is in same flow as term selfishness, thereby cannot be considered. (3) is opposite to selfishness but cannot be matched with individualistic character of a person. (4) is irrelevant in given context. Only (2), enlightened self-interest correctly matches the term 'objective individualism'.

As this passage discusses, the leisure manifested by middle and lower class wives, hence, the subsequent passage would provide an explanation to this thought. Hence, (2) is the answer.

The characteristics of intimacy and true love have been defined with respect to a person. So, something to ignore should be characteristic with respect to a person. This automatically cancels out option (1), (2) and (4). (1) seems to be partially correct but instead of assumption, a direct contrast between (1) and (3) will automatically prove (3) as more valid of two choices.

Option (1) and (3) can be neglected because they are not in harmony with the provided part of sentence. One can easily see that though (2) also sounds logical but a beautiful use of pun, which has been intended, is available in option (4), which thereby most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

(2) gives example of usage of term accent in very general form as used commonly. The word 'accentuatic' in option (3) refers to the meaning emphasis or stress generally (4) is also correct as word has been used to mean strongly contrasting detail (1) doesn't make much sense, thereby is incorrect.

(1) is correct usage of word 'rope', which has been used here as a verb meaning to together with a rope. In (2), he used word 'rope' to depict capital punishment - death by hanging. (3) has used the term to allow someone enough freedom of action to bring on his/her own downfall. In context of organization, word rope is used to refer to procedures or methods used at an organization which therefore cannot be tied. Therefore, (4) is incorrect usage and the answer.

(1) is correct usage of term 'avenue' which is generally referred to a road or path with trees on either side. Usage of 'avenue' in (3) and (4) is to depict a way of doing or getting something. (2) is incorrect grammatically as word has been used to mean strength or positive trait which does not mean avenue.

This is an easy question, (2) can be termed incorrect usage immediately because of use of word 'absentist' as there is no such word as 'absentist'.

Look at the keyword explored and but. Due to appearance of but as a connect, we must have some idea in second part of sentence opposite to explored, which can aptly be found in option (3).

This para jumble is about space programme launched by ISRO, the rest are describing about it, which makes statement A, the beginning statement. This leaves us with 2 options (1) and (2). From statement B or C, statement C is more probable as it explains statement A. Hence, (2) is the correct option.

This parajumble is about Mac who has done pioneering research in human fossil remains. That is why, B is the starting statement. As C further explains B, so B à C. Statement A is the award won by Mac and as D further comments on this medal, so the correct sequence is BCAD. Hence, (1) is the correct answer.

Statement B speaks of something which would give a boost to official talks with Pakistan. This indicates that the previous statement should talk of this move. Now, this move has been given in statement C. So, the direct and the easiest link is C → B. Only one option has this link. Therefore, answer is (1).

This parajumble talks about a ban on human cloning. It begins with statement C followed by B, which gives sense to C. D is to follow A as it is clear when we read these 2 statements carefully.
The correct sequence is (1). Hence, it is the required answer.

Foreign patenting is the highlight of this para jumble. So, it begins with the news item in statement B. Out of all the statements left, it is only A that goes with statement B. Complaints in statement C follows the thorough examination done by USPTO in statement D. All this is met in option (4). Hence, it is the required answer.

The first part of the sentence gives the clue for the first blank, which implies that laser technology has proved to be difficult. Therefore, we are left with 2 options, (1) and (2). 'Steering' means to direct the course of, whereas 'random' is haphazard movement, thus, steering control gives sense to these sentence. Hence, (2) is the answer.

The missing word must contrast with the motion of abuse of genetic engineering, while at the same time be consistent with the desirable goal of reducing the incidence of deformities. Only (2) accomplishes both. To use the technology 'discriminately' would be to conscientiously apply it only towards certain ends (such as reducing deformities) and not towards others (such as creating a master race that dominates others).  

A very easy para jumble in statement A, he is referring to a question & the question is given in statement D. So, D → A. We guess all could figure out the connection between A → B. So, the correct sequence is DABC. Hence, (1) is the answer.

The essence of this para jumble is that people in search of truth are troubled, which is very clear in statement C. C introduces the idea, so, it has to be the beginning statement. A supports C i.e. C à A. Out of D and B, D further explains A while B marks off the concluding statement. Hence, correct option is (1).

The clue for first blank lies in 'forged art', which implies that international art market is flooded with fake masterpieces. Hence, 'awash' (flooded) fits our prediction for the first blank. Moreover, 'deceived' is also in tandem with the conviction of experts. Hence, (1) is the answer. 

'Soft' is the operative word in this sentence. Of all these options, (1) and (3) fit our prediction. The tone of the sentence for the second blank is slightly negative, so 'confuse' would be cogent with 'euphemisms' (a word or phrase so substituted) and gives sense to the sentence. Hence, (3) is the answer.

(2) is valid, as usage of term 'conventionally' is used to refer- following established or generally accepted customs of society. (3) & (4) have usage of word conventional as noun-convention which means routines, customary practices. (1) sentence is incorrect because the form in which this word has been used is noun instead it should have been used as an adjective such that 'It was a very conventional film.'