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1
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The new economic policy had an immediate ________ on consumer spending.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Effect' is primarily used as a noun meaning a result, consequence, or outcome. 'Affect' is predominantly used as a verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something.
2
Which word correctly completes the sentence? The speaker made a subtle ________ to Shakespeare's Hamlet during the lecture.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
An 'allusion' is an indirect or passing reference to a person, event, or literary work. An 'illusion' refers to a false impression, deceptive appearance, or trick of the senses.
3
Select the correct option: The teacher gave the student some excellent ________ on how to prepare for the competitive examination.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Advice' (spelled with a 'c') is an uncountable noun meaning guidance, recommendations, or suggestions. 'Advise' (spelled with an 's') is a transitive verb meaning to offer counsel or recommend a course of action.
4
Which word properly fits the blank? A judge must remain completely ________ while hearing evidence presented in court.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Disinterested' means impartial, unbiased, objective, or having no personal stake in the outcome. 'Uninterested' means bored, indifferent, or lacking curiosity or engagement.
5
Choose the correct word: The detective tried to ________ the truth from the reluctant witness.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Elicit' is a verb that means to draw out, evoke, or extract a reaction, fact, or response. 'Illicit' is an adjective that denotes something illegal, forbidden by law, or contrary to established societal rules.
6
Which option completes the sentence accurately? The committee ________ members from several international research organizations.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
'Comprise' means 'to consist of' or 'to contain'; the whole comprises the parts (e.g., 'The committee comprises members'). 'Compose' means to make up or constitute; the parts compose the whole (e.g., 'Members compose the committee' or 'The committee is composed of members').
7
Select the correct word: The heavy rain did not ________ our plans for an outdoor seminar.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
'Alter' is a verb meaning to modify, adjust, or make different. An 'altar' (with an 'a') is a noun referring to an elevated table, platform, or structure used for religious sacrifices and ceremonies.
8
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: The wine was chosen specifically to ________ the rich flavors of the cheese.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Complement' means to complete, balance, enhance, or harmonize with something else. 'Compliment' means an expression of praise, admiration, flattery, or congratulations.
9
Choose the correct sentence completion: You should ________ down and rest after such an exhausting journey.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Lie' is an intransitive verb meaning to recline, rest horizontally, or stay in a flat position; it takes no direct object. 'Lay' is a transitive verb meaning to place or put something down, and it requires a direct object.
10
Which word correctly fills the blank? The school ________ addressed the morning assembly regarding the code of conduct.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Principal' functions as a noun referring to the head or director of an educational institution, or as an adjective meaning first in rank, importance, or value. 'Principle' is a noun referring to a fundamental truth, rule, moral standard, or guiding doctrine.
11
Select the correct option: The factory has remained completely ________ since the workers began their strike last month.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Stationary' (spelled with an 'a') is an adjective describing something that is fixed in place, not moving, or unchanging. 'Stationery' (spelled with an 'e') is a mass noun referring to writing materials, paper, pens, and envelopes.
12
Which word properly fits the blank? A large ________ of people gathered in the town square to celebrate the festival.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
A 'horde' refers to a large crowd, gathering, or swarm of people or animals. A 'hoard' is an accumulated cache, store, or stockpile of money, goods, or valuable items hidden away for future use.
13
Choose the appropriate word: She felt ________ about taking the promotion because it required relocating overseas.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
'Ambivalent' describes having contradictory, mixed, or conflicting feelings or attitudes toward a person, action, or situation. 'Ambiguous' describes language, signs, or statements that are open to more than one interpretation or lack clarity.
14
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The scientist walked ________ down the road to examine the geological formation.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Farther' refers to measurable physical, geographical, or spatial distance. 'Further' refers to figurative distance, degree, extent, or additional time and depth (e.g., 'further discussions', 'further research').
15
Select the correct option: There are ________ students in the library today compared to yesterday.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Fewer' is used with plural countable nouns (such as students, books, chairs, days). 'Less' is used with singular mass or uncountable nouns (such as water, time, money, enthusiasm).
16
Which word correctly completes the sentence? With his calm demeanor and extensive experience, disaster was ________.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
'Imminent' means about to happen very soon, impending, or looming. 'Eminent' means distinguished, high in rank, respected, or renowned. 'Immanent' means inherent, indwelling, or pervading throughout the universe.
17
Choose the correct word: A person who has lived abroad for several years might decide to ________ permanently to a new country.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Immigrate' means to settle permanently into a destination country (immigrate *into*). 'Emigrate' means to permanently depart from one's native country or homeland (emigrate *from*).
18
Which option completes the sentence properly? The author's concise style left no room for doubt; the instructions were entirely ________.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Explicit' means stated clearly, leaving no room for confusion, doubt, or ambiguity. 'Implicit' means implied, suggested, or understood without being directly expressed or stated in words.
19
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The athlete was ________ for the scholarship because of her outstanding academic record.
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
'Eligible' means qualified, entitled, or meeting the requisite conditions to be selected. 'Illegible' describes handwriting or printed matter that is unclear, defective, and unreadable.
20
Select the correct option: The historical society was established to ________ the ancient ruins from further decay.
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
'Preserve' means to maintain in an existing state, protect from harm, or save from decomposition. 'Persevere' means to continue steadily in a course of action despite difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
