Tag: softskills

To solve this question, the user needs to understand the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb "make out" and how it relates to the context of the sentence.

Explain each option why its right or wrong

A. look out: This option is incorrect. "Look out" means to be vigilant or watchful for danger or something of interest. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about perceiving or discerning something in the distance.

B. make out: This option is correct. "Make out" means to perceive or discern something, especially when it is difficult to see or hear clearly. It fits the context of the sentence, which describes the difficulty of seeing the ship in the distance.

C. make up: This option is incorrect. "Make up" means to invent or create something, typically a story or excuse. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about perceiving or discerning something visually.

D. see out: This option is incorrect. "See out" means to accompany someone to the door or another exit as a sign of politeness or farewell. It does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about perceiving or discerning something visually.

The correct answer is: B. make out

Going to future ('s going to rain) predicts based on present evidence (dark clouds). Will future is less appropriate for evidence-based prediction. Present continuous ('s raining) suggests it's happening now. Present perfect ('s rained) doesn't work for future prediction.

Unless means if not, creating the correct logical relationship. 'If he not comes' (A) is grammatically incorrect - needs auxiliary 'doesn't'. 'If he didn't come' (C) is past subjunctive, wrong for real future possibility. 'If he came' (D) is also past, inappropriate here.

Unless means if not, creating the correct logical relationship. 'If he not comes' (A) is grammatically incorrect - needs auxiliary 'doesn't'. 'If he didn't come' (C) is past subjunctive, wrong for real future possibility. 'If he came' (D) is also past, inappropriate here.

No interest is the correct noun phrase after has. No interesting is wrong because interesting is an adjective. Not interest lacks the article and negation structure. No interested uses wrong word class (interested is adjective/participle, need noun).

Callous means hardened, insensitive, unfeeling. Its antonym is sensitive (caring, responsive to feelings). Confident is unrelated. Capable doesn't contrast. Superficial could be considered partially opposite but not the best antonym.

Adjunct means something added in a subordinate or auxiliary position. Option B captures this exactly. A describes 'adapt'. C might be 'addled'. D matches 'adjourn' or 'defer'. The question tests vocabulary definition.

Adventitious means happening by chance, accidental, not intrinsic. Option C is correct. A might be 'advent'. B could be 'adversary' or 'antagonist'. D is 'advocate' or 'support'. The word tests chance/accident vocabulary.

Alacrity means cheerful promptness, eagerness, willingness without hesitation. Option B matches perfectly. A describes 'aliment' or 'nourishment'. C might be 'alienate' or 'antagonize'. D is 'allegiance'. Tests precise vocabulary of willingness/cheerfulness.