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Multiple choice softskills communication

Maxim

  1. Interfering

  2. Cohesive

  3. Proverb

  4. Insipid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A maxim is a short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct, commonly known as a proverb or saying. 'Proverb' is the closest synonym among the options. 'Interfering,' 'cohesive,' and 'insipid' are unrelated to the concept of a maxim.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Oracular

  1. Mysterious

  2. Restrained

  3. Affliction

  4. Consecrate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Oracular relates to an oracle - someone believed to be a channel for prophetic messages or mysterious wisdom. The primary association is with something mysterious, enigmatic, or prophetic. 'Restrained' and 'consecrate' are unrelated; 'affliction' is a noun representing suffering, not an adjective.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Prude

  1. Skilled

  2. Experienced

  3. Cautious

  4. Criminal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A prude is a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or modesty, especially regarding sexual matters. Among the options, 'cautious' is closest, as it suggests careful behavior, though it's an imperfect definition. 'Skilled,' 'experienced,' and 'criminal' are unrelated.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Retract

  1. Withdraw

  2. Reinforce

  3. Retard

  4. Involve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To retract means to withdraw or take back a statement, offer, or claim. 'Withdraw' is a direct synonym meaning to pull back or recede. 'Reinforce' means to strengthen (opposite), 'retard' means to delay or slow, and 'involve' means to include.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Please choose the correct alternative that can go into the sentence in the blank space to make a coherent sentence: The —-- of the country should take a greater interest in promoting the indigenous works that are rooted in the deep traditions of scholarship across the world.

  1. LITERATE

  2. LITERATI

  3. LITERATURE

  4. LITERAL
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires a word meaning the educated or intellectual class of society. 'Literati' refers to well-educated, literary people or scholars - exactly who should promote indigenous scholarly works. 'Literate' means able to read/write (adjective), 'literature' means written works, and 'literal' means exact/actual.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Please choose the correct alternative that can go into the sentence in the blank space to make a coherent sentence: ____ of different categories of problems often leads to design of improper solutions that fail to address the complexities of the problem.

  1. CONFABULATION

  2. CONFLICT

  3. CONFLATION

  4. CONFESSION
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence describes mistakenly treating different categories as the same. 'Conflation' means the merging of two or more distinct sets of information or texts into one, often incorrectly. This fits perfectly: confusing different problem categories leads to bad solutions. 'Confabulation' means filling memory gaps with fabricated stories; 'conflict' means opposition; 'confession' means admission of guilt.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Select the synonym for: Veracity

  1. avid

  2. Truthfulness

  3. strong

  4. greedy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Veracity means truthfulness, accuracy, or honesty. 'Truthfulness' is a direct synonym. 'Avid' means enthusiastic; 'strong' is a general adjective; and 'greedy' means wanting more than needed - none relate to truth or accuracy.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Identify the sentence with an oxymoron:

  1. He loved the intricate design.

  2. She has an inclination towards carnatic music.

  3. He loved his aunt but found her kindness suffocating.

  4. He is interested in the current affairs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An oxymoron combines contradictory terms for effect. In 'found her kindness suffocating,' kindness is typically positive while suffocating is negative - creating an oxymoron. The other sentences use words normally: 'intricate design' (no contradiction), 'inclination towards carnatic music' (normal phrase), 'current affairs' (standard term).

Multiple choice softskills communication

Which sentence doesn't include a euphemism?

  1. Mr. Stinson is no longer with us to share the success of our team.

  2. His clothes have seen better days.

  3. It's not the worst joke I've heard.

  4. I ate four fat fish on Friday.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word substituted for one considered harsh or offensive. A: 'no longer with us' softens death. B: 'seen better days' softens being worn out. C: 'not the worst joke' is litotes (understatement), a softening device. D: 'I ate four fat fish on Friday' is literal - 'ate' could be literal, and there's no softening. However, all sentences arguably contain some softening language, making the question ambiguous. By convention in test questions, D is marked as not euphemistic.