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.

Refulgent, Repugnant

1. The philosopher’s ideas were so refulgent that the audience rejected them as immoral.

2. The corrupt minister’s actions were utterly repugnant to the principles of justice.

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

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 Cabinet reshuffle by Mr. Sawant is imminent.

S2- They said that they usually don’t eat in the morning, which imminent a chord.

S3- That imminent led to the birth of the free breakfast scheme. 

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 didn’t divorce Ms. Rita and maintained cordial ties with her. 

S2- Ram didn’t like cordial with anyone about his work.

S3- People feared crossing his path as he cordial obedience from his followers.

Directions: In the following items, two similar-sounding rare words are given, followed by sentences wherein each has been used and underlined. Identify the sentence(s) in which the word(s) have been used correctly and mark your response accordingly.

Tortuous, Torturous

1. The hikers followed a tortuous path that twisted through the mountains.

2. The long wait in the scorching heat was a truly torturous experience.

3. The lawyer presented a tortuous argument, claiming it caused unbearable pain.

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

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 would also have been in tune with the legacy of India’s composite culture.

S2- Scientists have put together a composite picture of what the Earth's interior looks like.

S3-  These aircraft are moulded from the same composite that is used for making aircraft.

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-The university has allocated students to fill multiple course.

S2-The allocated seats will be valid only for one round.

S3- In view of this letter, let them allocated a formal affidavit.

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.

Tocsin, Toxin

1. The town’s tocsin rang through the night to warn of the approaching flood.

2. The lab isolated a deadly toxin produced by the bacteria.

3. The detective traced the tocsin that had contaminated the water supply.

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

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.

Peal, Peel

1. The church bells began to peal at midnight, announcing the festival.

2. The actor gave a peal performance that moved the entire audience to tears.

3. She used a knife to peel the apples before making the pie

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

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.

Exceptive, Deceptive, Perceptive

1. The new tax policy offers exceptive benefits to startups.

2. The auditor’s report was deceptive-free and fully transparent.

3. The detective made a perceptive observation that others had missed

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

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.

Kernel, Colonel, Kernal

1. The kernel led the brigade during the field exercise.

2. The colonel conducted an inspection of the forward outpost.

3. Please update the kernal before rebooting the server.

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

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.

Affect, Effete

1. The cold weather will negatively affect the crops this year.

2. Critics described the once-powerful empire as effete, lacking energy and strength.

3. The scientist studied the affect of pollution on ancient monuments.

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

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.

Venal, Venial, Veniality

1. The politician was accused of being venal, accepting bribes for favors.

2. The priest explained that lying about small things is a venial sin.

3. The student’s act of cheating was dismissed as veniality, though it clearly deserved harsher punishment.

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

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.

Allude, Elude, Illude

1. The professor seemed to allude to a deeper meaning without stating it directly.

2. The thief managed to elude the police by hiding in an abandoned warehouse.

3. The magician tried to illude the audience with clever tricks.

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

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- Chauhan joined a gym in his meagre  and started spending most of his time there.

S2- He got fed up with his meagre pay and decided to make a quick buck through illicit means.

S3- They were meagre several times but would soon come out on bail.

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.

Sartorial, Scriptural

1. The priest delivered a sartorial sermon on the importance of compassion.

2. Scholars debated the scriptural interpretations of the ancient texts.

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

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.

FERVOUR

(A) The religious fervour of the true believers was clear to see.

(B) I shall also demonstrate that the expression of ethnic fervour does not result entirely from external manipulations, as is sometimes claimed.

(C) The other 'market' to feel the impact of deregulation fervour was the labour market.

(D) And should we now, after Ukraine, fervour Vladimir Putin the Chairman of an oxymoronic "Nationalist International"?

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 lived an opulent life in Assam and splurged on clothes, wristwatches and furniture.

S2- It was a very opulent demonstration.

S3-  He was dressed in very expensive and opulent costumes.

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.

Conducted

A- NalandaWay Foundation says it conducted similar auditions in government schools .

B- The survey was conducted among several groups.

C- The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York.
 

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- To gain legitimacy in the corridors of power and expand his criminal empire, he used his wife’s political connections. 

S2- Experts expressed doubts as to the legitimacy of the tribunal.

S3- They gave power and legitimacy to the workers.

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- Chauhan soon built a strong rife of auto-lifters and middlemen.

S2- Dysentery and malaria are rife in the refugee camps.

S3- He started expanding his operations to Nagaland and Assam, which were rife markets for stolen vehicles.

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.

Insidious, Invidious

1. The spread of the disease was insidious, advancing slowly without obvious symptoms at first.

2. The teacher’s invidious remarks about certain students made the entire class feel motivated.

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

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- I knew he always wanted to dabble in success.

S2- They were dabbled several times but would soon come out on bail.

S3- At the gym, he met Raj Kumar, who dabbled in crime, and they soon became good friends.

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.

Invasive

A-  Invasive healthcare procedures get done without trained doctors and adequate equipment and safety back-up.

B- Popular treatments include IV drips of Invasive vitamins and nutrients.

C- We are getting patients with complaints of Invasive gone wrong.
 

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.

ALACRITY

(A) The men generally are cheerful and contented, and perform their duties, even when severe, with the utmost alacrity.

(B) European football's governing body is eager to avoid the pre-match sparring that has fuelled much of the alacrity between the old rivals.

(C) John and Gaga were speedily applied to for their consent; and it was bestowed with a most joyful alacrity.

(D) Our proposal will be accepted with alacrity in the country.

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.

Transformative

A- It was the transformative power of art that made him the person he is.

B-  It is an NGO that taps into the transformative powers of music to help children emerge more confident, hopeful and skillful.

C- A lot of these students have parents with transformative jobs; many of them with financial issues.

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.

Mendacious, Mendicant

1. The witness gave a mendacious statement that misled the entire jury.

2. The king’s mendicant lifestyle shocked the court, for he lived in luxury and excess.

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

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.

Pulchritude, Platitude

1. The poet admired the pulchritude of the sunset, calling it the most radiant sight he had ever seen.

2. The leader’s speech was full of platitude, offering fresh and original ideas that inspired the crowd.

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

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.

Pusillanimous, Pernicious

1. The pusillanimous light of the candle brightened the entire hall.

2. Regular exercise has pernicious effects on one’s health and longevity.

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

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.

Cymbal, Symbol, Cimbal

1. The percussionist struck the cymbal at the climax of the orchestra’s performance.

2. The dove is universally recognised as a symbol of peace.

3. The antique shop claimed to have an ancient cimbal used in medieval Europe, but it turned out to be a reproduction.

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

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.

Grisly, Grizzly, Gristly

1. Rangers closed the trail after repeated sightings of a grisly near the river.

2. At dawn, the hikers spotted a grizzly in the meadow and backed away slowly.

3. The documentary showed gristly details of the crime scene, which many viewers found disturbing.

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

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.

Censor, Censure, Sensor

1. The board decided to censor several scenes in the documentary before broadcast.

2. The ethics committee issued a formal censure against the researcher for data manipulation.

3. The technician replaced the faulty temperature sensor to fix the alarm system.

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

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.

Cadaverous, Carnivorous

1. After the festival, the crowd looked cadaverous with joy and brightly painted faces.

2. Tigers are carnivorous predators that hunt and eat other animals.

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

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.

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.

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".

ALACRITY

I. A number of brisk young men began with remarkable alacrity to tidy up the goods that remained disturbed.

II. She rose with alacrity and moved away.

III. Alacrity is a lack of interest in something.

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.

Stationary, Stationery

1. The bus remained stationery at the stop because of heavy traffic.

2. The soldiers stood stationary in attention for several hours.

3. She bought new pens and notebooks from the stationery shop.

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

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.

Adapt, Adept, Adopt

1. Animals must adapt to their environment in order to survive.

2. She is highly adept in solving complex mathematical problems.

3. The committee decided to adopt a new policy on environmental protection.

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

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.

Compliment, Complement, Contemplate

1. She blushed when she received a sincere compliment on her singing voice.

2. This scarf will complement your dress beautifully, adding just the right touch of elegance.

3. After dinner, he sat by the fireplace to contemplate his meal for the next day.

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

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.

Antithesis

A- She is slim and shy - the very antithesis of her sister.

B-  The discussion is the antithesis to this manner of societal regression.

C-   It was antithesis that it would be a never-ending journey.

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. 

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.

Pore, Pour, Poor

1. During the ceremony, the waiter began to pore the wine into crystal goblets.

2. As the storm intensified, residents rushed to pour sand into the bags.

3. The researcher decided to poor over the archival letters before drafting the article.

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

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".

VILIFY

I. Why are people so quick to vilify those on the "other side" of the issue—and why do we even think in terms of sides?

II. Only those who hold such a ridiculously pedantic view could vilify the Irish rebellion by calling it monstrous.

III. Wherever the cake is the main product, the expression will vilify itself as the most advantageous process.

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 looks appropriate as per the word, mark your answer as "All are correct".

ARTICULATE

I. Every agricultural country requires a supplementary industry to enable the peasants to articulate the spare hours.

II. Farmers, who had cattle, were motivated to articulate their produce for the production of cattle feed.

III. He realised that he needed professional help to articulate a new idea for Andhra.

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.

HEADWIND

I.  The police got headwind of the illegal drug deal and caught the criminals.

II. Power-plant construction is facing headwinds in the U.S. as renewable energy projects and slack demand throw the economics of new generators into question.

III. IndiGo cited a heavy headwind which led to off-loading of some of the checked-in baggage.

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.

Loath, Loathe

1. She was loath to reveal her secrets, fearing they might be misused.

2. Many students loathe waking up early for morning classes.

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

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.

Anachronistic, Anachronous

1. A Roman soldier checking his wristwatch in the film was an anachronistic detail that made historians laugh.

2. The speech was criticized as anachronous, perfectly aligned with the spirit of the present age.

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

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 on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Draught, Draft, Draff

1. The cellar was cold, and a sharp draught came in through the broken window.
2. The architect prepared a draft of the new bridge design for approval.
3. After the beer was brewed, the leftover draff was served to guests as a special delicacy.

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

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: People are fed up as they do not know where to register their grievances. 
S2: If the dumping of garbage is stopped now, it will take at least 27 years to clear the grievances. 
S3: Committee was asked to complete the exercise and submit its grievances within four months from the date of its constitution.

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 on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Purlieu, Perlustrate, Perlieu

1. The estate’s purlieu extended far beyond the visible fence, encompassing old hunting grounds.
2. The detective perlustrated the suspect’s letters for any hidden codes or threats.
3. The ancient charter granted villagers rights to collect firewood from the perlieu.
 

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

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

S2: These are big complicated dreams.

S3: There is too much dreams in India.