Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice inferences from the text reading comprehension english

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the quoted sentence:
"Doctors are supposed to help sick people."

  1. They help sick people.

  2. They should help sick people.

  3. They must be helping sick people.

  4. They might have helped sick people.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, only option B comes close to the given sentence without adding any further errors. The other options either carry grammatical errors or change the meaning of the given sentence. Therefore B is the best answer.

Multiple choice inferences from the text reading comprehension english

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the quoted line:
"I was supposed to call her at seven."

  1. I called her at seven

  2. I was called by her at seven

  3. I could call her at seven

  4. I should have called her at seven

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Only option D comes close to the meaning of the given sentence in the most clear, grammatical error free manner. The other options are incorrect because they either carry some grammatical error or do not capture the meaning of the given sentence. So, D is the best answer.

Multiple choice inferences from the text reading comprehension english

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the given sentence:
"It isn't necessary for us to leave soon."

  1. We needn't have left soon.

  2. We didn't need to leave soon.

  3. We don't need to leave soon.

  4. We have to leave soon.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Only option C comes close to the meaning of the given sentence in the most clear, grammatical error free manner. The other options are incorrect because they either carry some grammatical error or do not capture the meaning of the given sentence. So, C is the best answer.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence issues of the environment international efforts for conserving biodiversity effects of pollution on environment government efforts in pollution control

The name of operation flood is synonymous to

  1. Yellow revolution

  2. Blue revolution

  3. White revolution

  4. Pink revolution

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Operation flood was a program which was started by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) of India in 1970. It was the biggest dairy development program. Its main aim was to create a national movement to increase the production of milk. It made India one of the largest producers of milk and milk products, hence is also known as white revolution. Verghese Kurien, the then chairman of NDDB is considered as architect of white revolution. 

Yellow revolution is related to increased oil production, blue revolution is related to enhanced fish production and pink revolution refers to the increased meat production in India.
Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management liberalization, privatization and globalization concept and necessity of globalization highlights of lpg policy multinational corporations

The term 'globalisation' is a synonym for the term __________.

  1. Nationalisation

  2. Liberalisation

  3. Privatisation

  4. Internationalisation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'globalization' is a synonym for the term internationalization. Globalization can be defined as the growing interdependence of countries worldwide through increasing volume and variety of cross border transactions in goods and services and also through rapid diffusion of technology.

Multiple choice commercial studies concept of market and marketer meaning and importance of marketing meaning and definition of market introduction to marketing marketing environment meaning and definition of marketer role of marketing

Selling and marketing have synonymous meaning.

  1. True, both can be used interchangeably

  2. False, selling is a narrow concept

  3. False, marketing is narrow concept

  4. The concepts cannot be compared

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Selling is a narrow concept focused on converting products into cash, whereas marketing is a broad, long-term process focused on customer needs and satisfaction.

Multiple choice
  1. eliminated

  2. restored

  3. remediated

  4. amended

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To purge means to rid an area or thing of unwanted elements, people, or feelings. Eliminated is the closest synonym, as it means to completely remove or get rid of something. Restored means to bring back, which is the opposite of purging.

Multiple choice
  1. pertinent

  2. fashionable

  3. extraneous

  4. inadequate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Relevant means closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. Pertinent is a direct synonym that also means applicable or relevant to a particular matter. Extraneous is the opposite, meaning irrelevant or unrelated.

Multiple choice
  1. challenge

  2. contemplate

  3. discuss

  4. overturn

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward. Discuss is the closest synonym, as both involve talking about a subject to reach a decision or exchange ideas. Contemplate means to think deeply, which is a solitary activity rather than an interactive exchange.

Multiple choice
  1. gallop

  2. fasten

  3. saddle

  4. conduct

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To tether means to tie an animal or object with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement. Fasten is the closest synonym, as it means to attach or secure something firmly in place. Gallop is a horse's gait, and saddle is a seat for a rider, neither of which mean to tie down.

Multiple choice
  1. sprain

  2. conceal

  3. decorate

  4. display

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To expose means to make something visible by uncovering it or leaving it unprotected. Display is the closest synonym, as it means to show or make something visible to others. Conceal is the exact opposite of expose, meaning to hide.

Multiple choice
  1. insipid

  2. demeaning

  3. ridiculous

  4. incomprehensible

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ludicrous describes something so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. Ridiculous is a direct synonym that also means deserving or inviting mockery or derision. Insipid means lacking flavor or interest, which does not capture the absurdity of ludicrous.

Multiple choice
  1. flattering

  2. exceptional

  3. fluctuating

  4. different

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While singular can refer to a single item, in a descriptive context it often means exceptionally good, unique, or unusual. Exceptional is the closest synonym, capturing this sense of being outstanding or out of the ordinary. Different is too broad, as something can be different without being singular or outstanding.

Multiple choice
  1. station

  2. irrigate

  3. exploit

  4. direct

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As a verb, to channel means to guide, direct, or point something along a particular route or path. Direct is the closest synonym, as it also means to control the operations or course of something. Irrigate means to supply water, which is a very specific type of channeling but not the general synonym.