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.

PUPIL

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.

RIGID

 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.

Ambivalent

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.

Exiguous, Exigent

1. The charity could offer only exiguous funds to the disaster victims due to limited donations.
2. The exigent nature of the crisis required immediate government intervention.

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: Leaks have exposed some of the agency’s most clandestine intelligence-gathering operations.

S2: The first responders have clandestine, making them well-suited to deal with emergency situations.

S3: We hear little of the island under the Empire, except as a granary and as remarkable for its unhealthiness and the clandestine of its brigands.

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 also pointed to the steps by the Government to disproportionately prices, that could help tame inflation in the ‘coming weeks’.
S2: The challenge going forward would be for providers to tread disproportionately so as not to yet again depress consumption by raising prices too quickly.
S3: Inflation disproportionately affects the economically weaker sections.

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: She hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization.
S2: Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her.
S3: He led the effort to resuscitate the local newspaper.

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.

TALE

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

S2: Amanda had the ambiguity to show up to the party, despite the fact that she was not invited.

S3: Speakers of English were asked to judge the ambiguity of the grammar.

 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.

Decentralisation

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.

SEASON

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: You can vindicate your claim to this property by showing us the original deed. 

S2: To vindicate others and excuse ourselves is always an evidence of ignorance.

S3: While your apology doesn’t vindicate your action, it may help to provide some comfort for the people who were harmed by it. 

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 two friends began to quibble over the price of the old bicycle, arguing about a few rupees.
S2: The manager asked the employees not to quibble about small details and focus on the main project.
S3: He made a quibble to prepare tea for the guests who had suddenly arrived at his house.

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.

Censor, Censure, Sensor

1. The board decided to censor certain scenes from the movie before release.
2. The minister faced public censure for his unethical behaviour.
3. The smoke sensor triggered the alarm during the fire drill.

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 on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Profligate, Profluent

1. The minister was criticised for his profligate spending of public funds on luxury cars.
2. The poet’s writing was so profluent that his ideas seemed to flow without any effort.

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: We were asked to be on our most affable behavior at the formal event

S2: The secretary was a pleasant little man with a black beard, whom Philip had always found very affable.

S3: She was always a very affable and free-spoken young lady, and very civil behaved.

 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.

EXORCISE

 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.

Cohort

 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.

Megalomaniac

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: Mobile phones have become ubiquitous, seen in almost every hand across the globe.
S2: His ubiquitous manners won him respect from everyone in the meeting.
S3: CCTV cameras are now ubiquitous in most public places for security purposes.

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.

Respectable, Respectful

1. He is a respectable businessman known for his honesty.
2. The students were very respectful towards their teachers during the ceremony.

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.

Capital, Capitol, Capitulate

1. New Delhi is the capital of India.
2. She wanted to renovate her house, so she applied for a capitol loan from the bank.
3. The enemy had to capitulate after months of siege.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: Occasionally, the victim had convulsed for an hour or two after the rope trick before dying.

S2: We do not know what will be the state of the world, whether it will be convulsed or calm.

S3: This convulsed evidence has not been a concern for any of the earlier accounts.

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.

Discrete, Discreet, District

1. The lawyer gave a discreet nod during the negotiation.
2. The regions were divided into discrete administrative zones.
3. The  district collector held a press conference.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: These have parallel sides and an auger along which the excess wood escapes.

S2: Conflicts among the various groups do not auger well for the future of the peace talks.

S3: Sadly the polls seem to auger the arrogant tycoon will be our next president.

 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.

STIFLE

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: The count challenged him to a duel.

S2: Feeling was so intense that they fought a duel.

S3: The road widens out and becomes a duel carriageway.

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.

Assent, Ascent, Accent

1. The board gave its assent to the proposed policy changes.
2. The climbers began their ascent of the steep mountain early in the morning.
3. She spoke with a strong regional accent that was hard to understand.

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 on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Flew, Flu, Flue, Flaw

1. The bird flew gracefully across the sky.
2. She was unable to attend work because she had the flu.
3. The smoke escaped through the chimney flue during the fire.
4. There was a flaw in the design that caused the machine to fail.

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

 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.

ACRIMONY

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, Sensor, Censure

1. The film was heavily censored before release.
2. The car's sensor detected an obstacle on the road.
3. The committee decided to censure the officer for misconduct.

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.

Canon, Cannon, Canine

1. The church's moral  canon was discussed in the meeting.
2. The ancient cannon was restored and placed in the museum.
3. She bought a new plant and placed it in a beautiful canine.

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.

Eminent, Imminent

1. The eminent scientist was awarded for his groundbreaking research.
2. The storm is imminent, so we should take precautions immediately.

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

 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.

Spread 

 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.

Depression

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: If a bullfighter goes in to kill his bull in his querencia, rather than to bring him out of it, he is almost certain to be gored.

S2: Wax gored, watermelon, cucumber and towel gourd are full of water and classified as cool food.

S3: On the cowl they wore a red cross; and a broad-brimmed hat, a staff, sack and gored completed their equipment.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: He claims that he is now a beleaguered character and no longer takes drugs.

S2: They cause resentment to the beleaguered taxpayer and further deprive the most vulnerable in society.

S3: Many people would like the electoral system to be beleaguered but I don't believe this will ever come to pass.

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.

Ingenious, Ingenuous

1. The engineer came up with an ingenious solution to the complex problem.
2. His ingenuous behavior made everyone trust him easily.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: The mundane and reiterated memories of smells, ephemera, or small gestures heightened the intensity of the allegations.

S2: The process was reiterated until we felt confident that we had recovered key articles and those most frequently cited by the profession.

S3: Yet the role of women in reiterating financial transactions is clear.

 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.

Captive 

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: Despite their differences, the two parties reached an amicable settlement without going to court.

S2: Their divorce was surprisingly amicable, with no arguments over property or custody.

S3: An amicable solution could have been reached through social, rather than judicial, intervention

 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.

Paradigm

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: A child learns the first language without obvious effort, by mere listening and imitation.

S2: His immunity to the diseases is obvious.

S3: Acting service will be considered for salary obviously.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1: Policymakers would do well to heed the dictum of a former RBI Governor.

S2: The dictum in the four earlier established buffer zones have so far helped keep the peace over the past two years.

S3: The latest disengagement, while certainly a welcome step, by no means implies an dictum to the crisis on the border.

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 speaker began to allude to certain historical events in his lecture.
2. The thief managed to elude the police for weeks.
3. The magician's trick was meant to illude the audience.

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 (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).

S1:  Minister stench him of demeaning his office by “creating a mountain of lies”.

S2: However, the stench was met with no results.

S3: The pile of garbage leads to stench and filth round the clock in every locality of the city.