English Usage Test 8

As in whole passage, Queen has been shown talking about relations between India and Pakistan. So, suitable substitution should only concentrate on relations between two countries and nothing else. This makes option (1) as correct answer to this question.

Sentence (3) is incorrect as it has been given that the trials had been conducted. Option (4) also cannot occurs as the parenthesis appear between explanation of clinical trials of packages. Same thing can be applied to option (1). Only option (2) is better suited to this blank as it can also be inferred from passage that package contained genes.

Option (4), 'Pepsi is archrival for coke' is incorrect as nowherelse Pepsi has been mentioned. As the paragraph is taking all about coke and in a very positive way, so the negative factors as given in option (1) and (2) are not appropriate to fit in the blank. Option (3) is correct, as it is very positive sentence and when used in conjunction with Ramesh Chawhan's decision, it can be described as giving boost to multinational's operation in India.

Option (4) can easily be marked out for its incorrectness as the statement is refuted by line 'is well in sight of the Indians'. Option (1), (2) as well as (3) are all valid here, so we have to select best of these. Option (2) can be neglected as it is given that both are ranked no. 5 in ranking and Hart ford championship is well in sight of victory for them. Option (1) also can be neglected because next two lines talk about them playing more tournaments which automatically helps to neglect it. Option (3) is valid here as introductory sentence says that nothing boosts the confidence of player more than success and they have broken a big barrier. So, now they can aim high and this very sentiment is given by option (3). Option (3) is correct answer.

The sentence in which parenthesis for replacement of option has been given, describes that though China and Brazil face barrier in language but they have booming trade relation and as the parenthesis occur before even though, so a positive phrase should be used regarding their relation to replace parenthesis. Option (1) and (2) are both negative and therefore cannot be considered. (3) is also incorrect as the example of two countries have been used to contract the societies and cultures of two countries, which did not restrict the business between two. Option (4) is best among those given as it is a positive trait and also related to trade between two.

Option (2) 'aleke' is incorrect as its is 'alike'. In option (3) 'companian' is 'companion'. In option (4), the term required is 'simmer' not 'simer'. Only option (1) 'akin' is correct.

Retreat is referred to a safe, quiet or secluded place. So, both refer to same thing. Options (1), (2) and (3) give us similar pair but option (4) heat and odour are not similar words but quite different. Therefore, option (4) is correct answer.

Incorrect spellings are of option (2) 'buly' as 'bully', option (3) 'coarce' as 'coarse' and option (4) 'impell' as 'impel' The spelling of word 'cancel' as given in option (1) is correct.

Option (1) 'populece' should be written as 'populace'. In option (2) 'publec' is incorrect as it is 'public'. In option (4), instead of single 'l' one should use double 'll' to mark word 'bulldoze'. Option (3) 'harmonious' is correct.

Let's scrutinize each of the options:
(1) The latter part of the sentence is not a cogent explanation to the former part. There is an error in the sentence only, hence this option is ruled out.
(2) If separateness is an illusion, then obviously everything would be linked to everything else. If we engage ourselves in such a practice, we could feel being connected.
(3) Both Science and religion have revealed that everything is interrelated in time, space and our very being (Refer first paragraph). Thus, this option is contrary to the passage.
As option (2) provides a close link to the passage, it is the most appropriate answer. Hence, (2) is the answer.

Let's scrutinize each of the options:
(1)        With transformation, we can change our negativity into positiveness but it is not the root acolyte (helper) that would turn a separation into unity (Refer second paragraph). Thus, this option is ruled out.
(2)        The deepest hunger is to reveal the hidden secrets of our life, which will provide serenity to our hearts (Refer first paragraph). As this is contrary to the passage, hence ruled out.
(3)       The latter part of this option highlights the theme of the passage. 
           Hence, (3) is the answer.

Helter: skelter represent two words used together to illustrate a situation and at the same time use pun for effect. Fuddy : duddy, Hodge : Podge and Humpty : Dumpty all fall under same category, only true:false are the words which can be used together as well as alone, they do not loose meaning.

Both determinate and established are words referring to same situation or meaning 'fixed' or 'definite'. So, the relation or bridge that can be applied here is synonym. An antonym pair shall help to extract the answer. Dubiety is quality of indecision or uncertainty. Contestably also refers, to conflict or controversy, a same kind of situation. Thus, they are synonym pair. Bewilderment is confusion and disconcertion is to confuse. Neglect is to ignore or disregard and so is the meaning of overlook. Unsteadfast is not fixed and stauch is fixed, so an antonym pair as required by us for our answer.

(1) “Type of borrower” in (1) is not referred in the passage and thus, it is ruled out.
(2) “The two races” is the highlight of this passage (first sentence provides the clue) and the greater race is that of borrowers (“The infinite _ _ _ _ _ _ _ sovereignty gives the clue). Therefore, (2) sums up the theme of passage, and hence is the answer.
(3) “Undeniable greatness of the lender” is contrary to the passage, hence ruled out.
(4) According to author, not only Gothic and Celtic tribes are composed of these two races but even white men, black men, red men, all seem to be reduced to this diversity. Therefore, this statement is incomplete. Moreover, it is the direct reference from the passage and in no way sums up the idea of the passage, hence is ruled out. Hence, (2) is the answer.

Certitude: dilemma, certitude is a feeling of absolute sureness or conviction and dilemma is a condition of quandary, a state of uncertainty. So, perfect antonym pair is relation between two. A synonym pair is one required for answer. All but option (2) are antonym pairs. In option (2), show means to bring or put in sight or view and evince means to show plainly. Thus, it is a valid answer for this question.

Redundance and superfluity both are condition of excess in numbers which is more the required. So, only option (4) provides with an antonym pair to mark this option as correct. Scandalous is something infamous, disreputable but normal is something not causing any scandal.

Incorrect spellings are:
Option (2) - 'browbeat' instead of 'brewbeat'
Option (3) - 'beatific' instead of 'beatefic'
Option (4) - 'urgent' instead of 'urgant'

Thus, only option (1) is correct.

Option (1) 'asociatiol' forms no relevant word. In option (2), instead of 'busines', you should use 'business'. In option (3), instead of 'calers', use 'callers'. In option (4), 'tantamount' is correctly spelled.

On closely scrutinizing the statements, C forms the concluding statement as it sums up the thought of this para jumble. B follows D as B is an explanation to sentence D, thereby completing D. “Thus” in A concludes the thought expressed in D, which is explained further in C. Hence, (2) is the answer.

This para jumble views statement and expression as philosophical aspect, which makes D as the starting statement. Out of left options, statement A further elaborates statement D, hence, it follows D. C, in turn, is to follow A.

The statement C beginning with the word 'Therefore' is in a conclusive tone. Hence, it should be the last statement. Options (3) and (4) provide to us the same. Now, when we read statements A & B, we understand that the intellectual property rights are being introduced in B and an example of the same is given in A. Therefore, B → A. Hence, the answer is (3).

C begins the sequence as it introduces the subject of 'revival of Brahminism in Gupta period'. C is followed by A as 'Brahminism' is the link to both the statements. 'This period' in B refers to Gupta period in C, hence it follows CA. Thus, (1) is the answer. 

This para jumble explains one 'theory of truth' in philosophical aspect. Thus, it begins with A, supported by C that names the theory. As D explains the theory, it follows C.

This para jumble is about economic crisis and it also shows that economic crisis are necessary. It begins with statement B, followed by D as it is the direct link to B. Out of A and C, C should follow A.

Looking carefully at the options, this para jumble underlines that the source of ethics is experience. Out of all the statements, C makes the beginning and as A provides explanation to C, so it follows C. Out of B and D, D is an explanation to B, so marks off as the concluding statement. Hence, the correct option is (4).