Cluster · Word Usage in Context

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Contextual Word Usage Identification
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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Ambivalent

A- I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.

B- It ambivalent 15 days to set up the screens.

C- It has ambivalent  around ₹25 crore for the upcoming theatres.
 

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Direction: In the following question, one word has been emboldened which is used in the given five sentences. You need to see in which of the sentence(s) the words has/have been correctly used and then mark your answers accordingly. If none of the sentence depicts the correct meaning, then mark option 5 i.e. 'None of these' as your answer.

Auger

A. These have parallel sides and an auger along which the excess wood escapes.

B. It contains a very powerful auger to crush snow and if you don't wait until the power is shut off to put your hand in the machine, you run the risk of severe injury.

C. Conflicts among the various groups do not auger well for the future of the peace talks.

D. Sadly the polls seem to auger the arrogant tycoon will be our next president.

E. Diminishing gas prices auger a high amount of road travel on the upcoming holiday.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been given and there are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentence(s) has/have correctly used the given word and mark your answers accordingly.

Tale

A. Jim was trotting along the well-known road, shaking his ears and whisking his tale with a contented motion.

B. It is a tale of ambition and then of guilt.

C. Brutus whined and his tale lifted once in recognition of her voice.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Amicable

A- The Act explicitly disallows amicable for payments to doctors.

B- We can remove this incentive by introducing a flat amicable fee, regardless of MRP. 

C- An amicable solution could have been reached through social, rather than judicial, intervention

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Megalomaniac

A- Some people actually called me a megalomaniac because of my ambitious ideas.

B- For God's sake, don't let this megalomaniac become president.

C- Spokesperson termed the AAP chief a “megalomaniac
 

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Stench

A-  Minister stench him of demeaning his office by “creating a mountain of lies”.

B- However, the stench was met with no results.

C- The pile of garbage leads to stench and filth round the clock in every locality of the city.
 

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Cohort

A- About 42% of women in this age cohort have a college degree.

B- The Mayor and his cohorts have abused their positions of power.

C- Drawing from the success achieved by this cohort, Delhi Children’s Choir aims to set up more such groups.
 

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Decentralisation

A- They have now come as guests and it will take some time before they get used to decentralisation in India.

B- Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a decentralisation of cheetahs into the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

C- This comes at a time when speculation is rife that a fresh Bill on decentralisation will be filed in the ongoing monsoon session.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out the sentence (s) in which the emboldened word has not been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'None of these' as your answer.

EXORCISE

(A) After the priest exorcised the spirit/house/child, apparently, the strange noises stopped.

(B) There is an unconsolable grief which cannot be exorcised.

(C) It will take a long time to exorcise the memory of the accident.

(D) The soldiers deliberately exorcised all the holy places.

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In the question below, a word is given followed by three sentences. Find out the sentences in which the given word suits the best. If none of the sentences look appropriate as per the word, mark your answer as "All are correct".

REMARKABLE

I. He was a man of remarkable literary gifts as well as a good soldier.

II. Anyway, we'll remarkably tell Ashley in four or five more days.

III. There's nothing out of the remarkable.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been given and there are five ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentence(s) has/have correctly used the given word and mark your answers accordingly.

Levy

A. Above high water; the streets are broad, well paved and pleasantly shaded; and a broad levy overlooks the river.

B. Whenever a river floods, it has a tendency to raise a levy beside its banks.

C. He recently took his bulldozer to the levy of river and now there is a creek between us.

D. If the government wishes to raise tax revenue in order to subsidize the poor, it should levy a tax on films.

E. I have never known her to be willing to levy a lesson when she felt that there was anything in it which she did not understand.

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In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer.

SQUARE

I. Mr Batra wanted to make sure we were square with the court's decision and not subject to a lawsuit.

II. After the party, Mohan and Meera decided to square up the bill.

III. We had been as a square with the Startup as any Venture Capitalist could be. 

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In the question below, a word is given followed by three sentences. Find out the sentences in which the given word suits the best. If none of the sentences look appropriate as per the word, mark your answer as "All are correct".

RIGID

I. But receiving no orders, he remained for some time in that rigid position.

II. A fire in the plant allowed massive amounts of radiation to be rigid into the atmosphere.

III. A little indifference or negligence can create such situation that may demand a rigid sacrifice for restoration.

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In the question below, a word is given followed by three sentences. Find out the sentences in which the given word suits the best. If none of the sentences look appropriate as per the word, mark your answer as "All are correct".

AMBIGUITY

I. Where the words are not clear, other factors can be taken into account to resolve the ambiguity.

II. Amanda had the ambiguity to show up to the party, despite the fact that she was not invited.

III. Speakers of English were asked to judge the ambiguity of the grammar.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Dreams

A- It is impossible for the common man to fulfil their dreams in present-day India.

B- These are big complicated dreams.

C- There is too much dreams in India.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Robust

A- Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy.

B- He looks robust and healthy enough.

C- Direct tax collections continue to grow at a robust pace.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has  been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Robust

A- Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy.

B- He looks robust and healthy enough.

C- Direct tax collections continue to grow at a robust pace.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Corrupt

A- This is the most corrupt government in the history of independent India.

B- This is a corrupt society to live in.

C- He is a very corrupt person.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Improved

A- Being a part of the group has only improved their musical skills.

B- He made improved efficiency a key part of his budget plan.

C- His health has improved significantly.

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Direction: In the following question, a word has been emboldened, which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer.

Dreams

A- It is impossible for the common man to fulfil their dreams in present-day India.

B- These are big complicated dreams.

C- There is too much dreams in India.

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In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

SEASON

I. The customer requested the Chef to season the chicken with mixed herbs before roasting it in the oven.

II. The river flowed aimlessly off the season towards the city.

III. During this Olympic season, you may hear from announcers, critics, commentators and even athletes that the Olympic Games are too commercial.

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A word has been given in the following question. In response to the highlighted word, sentences have been provided. Find the appropriate statement that does not represent the given word.

MODIFY

I. She has modified her views on the matter.

II. His success depends upon his ability to modify rightly the facts and intangible signs with which he is brought in contact.

III. He didn't want to try to modify the look or await her scathing return, not when he needed to find a place for them go to.

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In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Admire

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In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

FEASIBLE

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In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Consider

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Council, Counsel, Consul

  1. After months of debate, the city council voted to approve the zoning changes.

  2. Before signing the contract, she decided to seek council from an attorney.

  3. The company hired a consul to advise employees on their mental health benefits.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?

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Directions: In the following items, similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Sight, Site, Cite

  1. The architects decided to sight the new community center near the riverbank.

  2. The researcher made sure to cite every source used in the paper.

  3. From the lookout, we had a breathtaking sight of the entire valley.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Right, Write, Rite, Wright

  1. It is your legal right to appeal the decision.

  2. Please write your answers in blue ink only.

  3. The editor promised to rite the article before tomorrow morning.

  4. The veteran shipwright inspected the wooden hull for damage.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?

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In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

PUPIL

I. The photographer focused the camera pupil on the magnificent skyline.

II. Numerous studies have revealed that dilated pupils are caused due to recreational drug overdose.

III. Though the commissioner had reached new heights, he always regarded himself as a pupil of the headmaster.

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In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word. In only one of these is the word used correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Increase

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Directions: In the following items, similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Rain, Rein, Reign

  1. The king prepared to rein over a vast empire.

  2. The farmers welcomed the reign that ended the drought.

  3. The rider tightened the rein before the horse bolted.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Pedal, Peddle, Petal

  1. The florist arranged the bouquet with a single red pedal in the center.

  2. The startup plans to pedal its new app through social media influencers.

  3. The botanist explained that the rose’s delicate peddle bruises easily.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the words been used correctly?

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In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

SEASON

I. The customer requested the Chef to season the chicken with mixed herbs before roasting it in the oven.

II. The river flowed aimlessly off the season towards the city.

III. During this Olympic season, you may hear from announcers, critics, commentators and even athletes that the Olympic Games are too commercial.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- Reports that suggest that some of the dogs would be afflicted with rabies.

S2- The country was afflicted by civil war.

S3- He has been afflicted with severe corona.

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Aural, Oral

  1. The therapy focused on improving the child’s aural comprehension skills.

  2. Oral traditions preserve history through storytelling rather than writing.

  3. The patient suffered from an oral infection in the ear.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

Condoned

S1- People dying or suffering injuries due to inaction of engineers cannot be condoned.

S2- The government is seen to condone violence.

S3- I don’t condone such rude behavior.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- His is a life of privileges.

S2- Basic amenities should not be a privilege.

S3- Many cashew workers are not receiving any benefits, including EPF pension and ESI privileges.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

Unauthorised

S1- Unauthorized personnel are not admitted beyond this point.

S2-  There was unauthorised renting out of Waqf properties in the city.

S3- It was an unauthorised access.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

Vilified

S1- She complained that she was ‘vilified and slandered’. 

S2- The actor  was vilified by the press as a monster.

S2- She was vilified by villagers.

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Canon, Cannon

  1. The poet’s works are now part of the literary canon studied worldwide.

  2. The soldiers loaded the cannon before the battle commenced.

  3. The king declared that every scholar must write their cannon of beliefs.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Palter, Paltry

  1. The politician was accused of paltry with reporters, often giving evasive answers instead of clarity.

  2. His paltry contribution to the fund was hardly enough to make any real difference.

  3. He was known to palter during negotiations, dodging direct commitments.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Principal, Principle

  1. The school principal addressed the assembly in the morning.

  2. She stood firmly by the principle of honesty throughout her career.

  3. The bank charged high principle on the loan.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- In the present condition, the industry will not intensify perhaps more than a year. 

S2- He intensify cashew workers that their problems would be raised in the next session.

S3- Till the demands are met, we will intensify agitations inside both the Houses and outside them.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

Insinuating 

S1-  He seeked an apology for airing a news programme insinuating her involvement in anti-national activities.

S2- The High Court has posted the case for insinuating  hearing.

S3- Some workers said their wages have not been insinuating during the last seven years.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

Misappropriation

S1- The firm discussed the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets on its company website.

S2- He was charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of union funds.

S3- There was an alleged financial misappropriation.

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Prescribe, Proscribe, Subscribe

  1. The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.

  2. Certain dangerous rituals were proscribed by the authorities.

  3. He decided to subscribe to the weekly journal.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- A road safety foundation for two-wheeler riders can be started at the State level.

S2- It was foundation of new state that led to all reforms.

S3- Free-to-use helmets can also be foundation at important junctions.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- He has to substantiate his claims by naming the 16 locations where the purported landfills are supposed to come up.

S2- The new brand of chips is purported to be lower in cholesterol, fat, and calories.

S3- There was a study into purported benefits of health drink.

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In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (1), (2) or (3) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (4).

S1- This triggers sectoral and regional competition; rural-urban exacerbated of water is one such issue of global concern.

S2- City water supply is now a subject of inter-basin and inter-State exacerbated of water.

S3- Rural-urban water disputes are very likely to occur as scarcity grows, exacerbated by climate change.

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Directions: In the following items similar-sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein, in each sentence, one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used correctly and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Censer, Censor, Sensor

  1. The priest carried a censer filled with incense during the festival procession.

  2. The government decided to censor the controversial scenes in the movie.

  3. The car’s parking system relies on a sensor to detect nearby obstacles.

In which of the sentences given above has/have the word(s) been used correctly?

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