DAY - 04

a) ÷, ×, +, =, + b) +, =, ÷ , ×, +
MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS c) ÷, ×, -, =, × d) ÷ , ×, =, +, +

8. If A, B, C, D and E denote +, − , ×, ÷ and =,

1. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’,
respectively, then which of the following
and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in
options is correct ?
place of ‘?’ in the following equation?
a) 4A9C6D2B40E9 b) 4A9C6D2E40A9
7 A 3 B 24 D 2 = 20 B ? A 3
c) 4A9E6D2C40B9 d) 4A9C6D2E40B9
a) 20 b) 2
c) 7 d) 14 9. Which two signs should be interchanged to
make the given equation correct?
2. If '+' means '×', '×' means '–', '–' means '÷'
and '÷' means '+', then what will come in 31 ÷ 48 × 7 – 322 + 23 = 353
place of the (?) in the following equation? a) ÷ and – b) – and ×
c) ÷ and + d) × and +
250 – 10 + 10 × 5 ÷ 2 = ?
a) 320 b) 234 10. What will come in place of ‘?’ in the
c) 167 d) 247 following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are
interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are
3. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’,
interchanged?
and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the
value of the following expression? 617 ÷ 3 − 84 + 515 × 5 =?
a) 1836 b) 1838
39 D 13 B 2 C 6 A 8
c) 1834 d) 1832
a) 9 b) 8
c) 10 d) 12 11. What will come in place of ‘?’ in the
following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are
4. Which two signs should be interchanged to
interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are
make the given equation correct?
interchanged?
13 + 145 ÷ 29 × 52 – 11 = 106
163 ÷ 5 + 147 × 7 − 19 =?
a) ÷ and + b) – and ×
a) 819 b) 817
c) ÷ and – d) × and +
c) 816 d) 813
5. Which two numbers (not digits) should be
12. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘× ’ , C denotes ‘-
interchanged to make the given equation
correct? ’, and D denotes ‘÷ ’ , then what will be the
value of the following expression?
(18 × 2) – 24 + 10 × 160 ÷ 16 + (10 × 4) = 170
25 C 21 D 7 B 3 A 4
a) 16 and 18 b) 2 and 4
a) 20 b) 21
c) 2 and 24 d) 24 and 18
c) 24 d) 43
6. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’,
and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the 13. What will come in place of ‘?’ in the
value of the following equation? following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘–‘ are
interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are
13 B 7 A 64 D 4 C 23 = ?
interchanged ?
a) 76 b) 84
c) 82 d) 86 292 ÷ 2 − 15 + 164 × 4 =?
a) 557 b) 556
7. Select the correct combination of c) 555 d) 558
mathematical signs to sequentially replace
the * signs and to balance the given 14. 234 * 345 * 456 * 567 * 678 * 42
equation. a) - , + , + , - , = b) ÷ , - , + , - , =
42 * 7 * 3 * 2 * 13 * 7 c) +, , + , - , = d) + , - , + , - , =

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15. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, 23. Which of the following set of numbers, if
and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the placed from left to right in place of the
value of the following expression? letters, will fit the given equation?
54 C 34 A 24 D 8 B 2 A × B ÷ C – D + E = 14
a) 29 b) 23 (a) A = 13, B = 3, C = 4, D = 5, E = 2
c) 26 d) 21 (b) A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 5, E = 13
(c) A = 4, B = 13, C = 3, D = 5, E = 2
16. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘× ’, C denotes ’- (d) A = 4, B = 13, C = 2, D = 3, E = 5
’, and D denotes ’ ÷’, then whatwill be the
value of the following expression? 24. If the two signs, × and ÷are interchanged,
which of the following will be correct?
10 B 19 A 10 D 10 C 7 = ?
(a) 14 + 9÷ 23× 3= 83
a) 184 b) 165
(b) 14 + 62 ×13÷ 31 = 38
c) 180 d) 140
(c) 11× 12÷ 48 + 6 = 40
17. If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘- (d) 63 + 59÷ 4× 8 = 171
’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will come in 25. Which two signs and two numbers should
place of ‘?’ in the following equation? be interchanged to make the given equation
34 A 15 B 3 C 11 B 2 A (51 D 17) = ? correct?
a) 60 b) 58 17 + 11 - 12× 36 ÷ 6 = 80
c) 65 d) 53 (a) and - , 6 and 12 ×
(b) and - , 17 and 11 ×
18. After interchanging the given two numbers,
(c) and - , 17 and 12 ×
what will be the value of the given
(d) and - , 6 and 12
expression?
20 and 10 26. In the following equation ‘+’ is
10 + 30 – 5 × 20 ÷ 2 interchanged with ‘-’ and ‘6’ is interchanged
a) 20 b) 30 with ‘7’ , then which equation will be
c) 25 d) 35 correct?
(a 78 - 68 + 66 = 59
19. After interchanging which two numbers (b) 62 - 67 + 76 = 83
(not digits) will the value of the given (c) 76 - 75 + 77 = 56
expression be ‘81’? 798 + 27 - 719 ÷ 6 × 5 (d) 67 - 76 + 43 = 100
a) 5 and 27 b) 27 and 6
27. Which two signs and numbers should be
c) 798 and 719 d) 6 and 5
interchanged to make the following
20. Which two numbers need to be equation correct?
interchanged to make the following 16 × 18 + 2 - 14 ÷ 3 = 38
equation correct ? (a) 14 and 18, + and –
27 − 8 × 4 − 3 ÷ 2 = 1 (b) 14 and 18, + and ×
a) 2 and 8 b) 2 and 3 (c) 16 and 14, - and ×
(d) 16 and 3, - and ÷
c) 3 and 4 d) 8 and 4
28. If A indicates >; B indicates <; C indicates
21. If the numbers 15 and 21 are interchanged, =; D indicates +; E indicates –; F indicates
then which of the following equations will ×; G indicates /; then which of the following
be correctly balanced? options is true ?
(a) 62 ÷ 31 – 21 + 15 × 3 = 80 (a) (27G3) C(75G5) C(6F2)
(b) 26 + 21 × 15 ÷ 3 – 14 = 108 (b) (35E15) C(5F5) A(20G4)
(c) 24 – 21 ÷ 3 + 15 – 7 = 23 (c) (5D6) A(6D12) A(13D6)
(d) 63 ÷ 15 + 21 × 5 – 4 = 74 (d) (5D6) A(4D3) A(3D3)
22. If the following mathematical signs are 29. In the following equation, two signs and
changed as given below, then select the two numbers need to be interchanged to
option which represents the correct make it correct. Select the appropriate signs
equation. ÷ is changed to + ; × is changed and numbers from the given alternatives.
to − ; + is changed to x ; − is changed to ÷ 6 × 8 + 2 = 20
(a) 26 × 18 ÷ 39 + 4 − 111 = 100 (a) + and ×, 2 and 8
(b) 26 + 18 − 39 × 4 ÷ 111 = 119 (b) × and +, 2 and 6
(c) 26 − 18 + 39 × 4 ÷ 111 = 203 (c) × and +, 6 and 2
(d) 26 − 18 + 39 ÷ 4 × 111 = 40 (d) + and ×, 6 and 8

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30. If the given two numbers are interchanged, 5. In a village election between three
which of the following equations will candidates, 80% of the voters cast their
become correct? votes, out of which 3% votes were declared
3 and 5 invalid. The winning candidate got 42, 680
(a) 3+5 - 4× 2 = -1 votes which were 55% of the total valid
(b) 1+9+3+5 = 9 votes. Find the number of valid votes
(c) 6+5× 2 - 3 = 7 received by the candidate who stood third,
given that he received only 10% of the total
(d) 3+4 -1 5 = 2
valid votes.
Mathematical operations a) 7760 b) 7700
1) b 2) d 3) b 4) d 5) d c) 7670 d) 7680

6) b 7) a 8) d 9) c 10) d 6. If the length and breadth of a cuboid are

11) d 12) a 13) d 14) d 15) c increased by 7% and 6%, respectively, then
the percentage increase in its volume is :
16) a 17) a 18) c 19) c 20) c
a) 11.20% b) 13.42%
21) d 22) b 23) b 24) a 25) a c) 18.12% d) 15.25%
26) d 27) b 28) d 29) d 30) c
7. A candidate who gets 20% of the marks in
an examination fails by 30 marks. But
PERCENTAGE II another candidate who gets 32%marks,
gets 42 marks more than necessary for
passing. Find the maximum number of
1. A contractor reduces the working time of a marks.
week (Monday to Saturday) from 48 hours a) 500 b) 700
to 36 hours for his workers without c) 400 d) 600
changing the payment. What is the
percentage increase in the hourly rate? 8. If the curved surface area of a cylinder is
1
a) 30 %
1
b) 33 % increased by 20%, and height is decreased
3
2
3
2
by 4%, then the net decrease or increase in
c) 67 % d) 70 % the volume will be:
3 3
a) 36 % decrease b) 20 % increase
2. A family spends 20% of its monthly income c) 50 % increase d) 33 % decrease
on house rent. Out of the remaining amount,
the family spends 50% on household 9. If four-fifths of five-sixths of one-eighth of
expenditure and 20% on children's a certain number is 4365, what is 65% of
education. If after doing so, its monthly the number?
saving is ₹6, 600, then what is the total a) 36, 375 b) 53, 280
monthly income of the family? c) 34, 047 d) 52, 380
a) ₹25, 000 b) ₹27, 500
10. 65% of Samita's income is equal to 91% of
c) ₹30, 000 d) ₹28, 000
Bhairav's income. If Samita's income was
3. Bhushan's monthly income is ₹45, 000 and ₹1, 500 more than what it is and Bhairav's
his monthly expenditure is ₹33, 000.If his income was ₹500 more than what it is, the
monthly income is increased by 22% ratio of the incomes of Samita and Bhairav
would have been 3 : 2. What is the
while monthly expenditure is increased by
actual combined income (in ₹) of Samita
11%, then what is his new monthly savings
and Bhairav?
(in ₹) ?
a) 18, 500 b) 17, 500
a) 18, 270 b) 18, 690
c) 20, 000 d) 18, 000
c) 18, 000 d) 19, 000
11. In an election between two candidates,
4. Two years ago, the population of a small 30% of the electorate did not cast their
town was 60, 000. It increased by 5% in votes. 20% of the votes polled were found
the first year, but due to the pandemic. it invalid. The winning candidate got 64% of
decreased by 10% in the second year. What the valid votes and won by a majority of
is its present population (after the end of 2 3136 votes. Find the number of voters
years) ? enrolled in the voter list.
a) 56, 700 b) 56, 900 a) 24000 b) 20000
c) 3, 300 d) 55, 700 c) 25000 d) 30000

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12. In an election between two candidates, 18. Out of the total toffees, are wasted. 35%
10
20% of the voters on the voters list did not 1
of the rest are given to S and of the total
cast their votes and 80 voters cast their 8
ballot papers blank. The winner secured are given to N. If the toffees with N are 10
45% of all the voters in the list and he got more than the wasted toffees, then how
280 votes more than his rival. The number many toffees were given to S?
of voters on the list was: a) 126 b) 150
a) 2000 b) 2800 c) 110 d) 135
c) 2500 d) 1500 19. A reduction of 15% in the price of washing
13. In an election, 2% persons enrolled in the powder enables a purchaser to obtain 5 kg
voter list did not participate and 500 votes more for Rs. 1, 275.The original price of the
were invalid- Two candidates A and B washing powder per kg is:
fought the election, and A defeated B by 200 a) Rs. 40 b) Rs. 35
votes. If 43% of the persons enrolled in the c) Rs. 45 d) Rs. 50
voter list casted their votes in favour of A,
20. Price of 15 chairs is 20 percent more than
then what is the number of the total casted
the price of 8 tables. If price of 2 tables is
votes?
Rs. 2400, then what is the price of 15
a) 2450 b) 2800 chairs?
c) 3000 d) 3250
a) Rs. 10, 320 b) Rs. 12, 380
14. Suhani pays tax at the rate of 30% on her c) Rs. 11, 520 d) Rs. 10, 780
entire income of ₹90, 000 and Ritika pays
21. A basket contains 350 eggs. If 12% of the
tax at the rate of 40% on her entire income
eggs are rotten, how many eggs are good
of ₹y. If the overall tax rate on their
enough to be sold?
combined income comes to 37%, then what
is the value of y? a) 408 b) 310
c) 308 d) 410
a) ₹2, 04, 000 b) ₹2, 16, 000
c) ₹2, 13, 000 d) ₹2, 10, 000 22. In an election between two candidates, of
the voters cast their votes, out of which 4%
15. The monthly income of a person was Rs. 80,
of the votes were declared invalid. A
000 and his monthly expenditure was Rs.
candidate got 12, 288 votes which were
45, 000. Next year, his income increased by
64% of the total valid votes. Find the total
16% and his expenditure increased by 8%.
number of votes enrolled in that election.
Find the percentage increase in his savings
(correct to 2 decimal places) . a) 30, 250 b) 32, 152
c) 31, 250 d) 20, 152
a) 26.29% b) 25.35%
c) 44.36% d) 30.25% 23. The monthly income of an employee was
₹26, 500 and his monthly was expenditure
16. In January 2022, Kriti paid an EMI, which
was ₹22, 000. Next year his income
was 22% of her monthly salary. She spent
increased by 20% and his expenditure
the remaining salary on shopping of
increased by 15%. Find the percentage
groceries and clothes in the ratio 7 : 5. She
increase in his savings.
spent ₹18200 on shopping of clothes. If, in 4 7
February 2022, her salary increased by a) 44 % b) 44 %
9 9
16%, then what was her salary (in ₹) 5
c) 44 % d) 44 %
8
9 9
February?
a) 66, 350 b) 68, 520 24. The cost price of pulses is 12% less than the
c) 70, 250 d) 64, 960 selling price. Using a faulty weighing
machine, shopkeeper is able to earn 25%
17. In an examination a candidate had to sit for profit. How much percent of the faulty
three papers A, B, and C. The candidate machine shows more weight as compared
secured 75% marks in Paper A, 80% marks to the actual weight (Rounded off to the
in Paper B, and 60% marks in Paper C. If the nearest integer) ?
weightage assigned to Papers A, B, and C
a) 10% b) 14%
were 40%, 50% and 10%, respectively,
c) 13% d) 15%
then find the weighted percentage of marks
obtained by the candidate, when all the 25. The price of an article is increased by r%.
three papers were taken together. The new price was decreased by r% later.
a) 77% b) 74% Now the latest price is Rs. 1. What was
c) 72% d) 76% the original price of the article?

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a)
10000
b) Percentage - II
10000−𝑟2 10000
100 100 1) b 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) a
c) d)
100−𝑟2 1−𝑟2
6) b 7) d 8) c 9) c 10) d
26. A fruit seller sells 45% of the oranges that 11) b 12) a 13) a 14) d 15) a
he has along with one more oranges to a 16) d 17) d 18) a 19) c 20) c
customer. He then sells 20% of the 21) c 22) c 23) a 24) a 25) a
remaining oranges and 2 more oranges to a
26) d 27) a 28) d 29) a 30) a
second customer. He then sells 90% of the
now remaining oranges to a third customer
and is still left with 5 oranges. How many SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT – II
oranges did the fruit seller have initially?
a) 100 b) 111 1. Select the most appropriate option to
c) 121 d) 120 substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to
27. In a constituency, 55% of the total number
substitute it, select ‘No substitution
of voters are males and the rest are females.
required.’
If 40% of the males are illiterate and 40%
of the females are literate, then by what A tigress has given birth to a cub in the
percentage is the number of illiterate Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, taking the big
females more than that if the illiterate cat population to 78.
males (correct to the one decimal place) a) no substitution required
a) 22.7% b) 16.4% b) is given births
c) 21.5% d) 20.8% c) has give birth
d) was birthed
28. The population of town B is 300% more
than that of town A. For the next two years, 2. Select the most appropriate option to
the population of A increases by x% per substitute the underlined segment in the
year and that of B decreases by the same given sentence. If there is no need to
percentage per year. After 2 years, if the substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’
population of A and B become equal, then
The authorities are assured the people that they
the value of x is
2 will look into the matter.
a) 30 b) 40 a) have been assured
3
c) 25 d) 33
1
b) have assured
3
c) No substitution required
29. The monthly salary of a person was Rs. 50, d) has assured
000. He used to spend on three heads -
3. Select the most appropriate option to
personal and family expenses (E) , taxes(T)
substitute the underlined segment in the
, philanthropy (P) , and the rest were his
given sentence. If there is no need to
savings. E was 50% of the income, T was
substitute it, select ‘No substitution
20% of E and P was 15% of T. When his
required.’
salary got raised by 40%, he maintained the
The first meeting of the Standing Committee will
average level of E, but T became 30% of E
be hold next week.
and P became 20% of T. By what
a) No substitution required
percentage is the new savings more or less b) will held next week
than the earlier savings? (correct upto one c) will be holding next week
decimal place) d) will be held next week
a) 16.4% more b) 8.2% more
c) 16.4% less d) 8.2% less 4. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the
30. A marketing agent earns a commission of given sentence. If there is no need to
2% on first Rs. 2, 00, 000, 1. 5% on next substitute it, select ‘No substitution
Rs. 2, 00, 000 and 1% on the remaining required.’
amount of sales made in a month. If the The investigation revealed that both of they had
sales achieved by the agent for the month of given false information to obtain the certificates.
April 2018 are Rs. 5, 68, 000. The a) revealed that both of them
commission earned is b) reveals that how they both
a) Rs. 8680 b) Rs. 7730 c) reveal that them both
c) Rs. 8240 d) Rs. 7105 d) No substitution required

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5. Select the most appropriate option to 10. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
We might as well watch a film on TV as there’s As I am hearing the lecture it reminded me of a
nothing much to do. book I had read two years ago.
a) may as well as a) As I heard
b) No improvement required b) As I have heard
c) might well c) When I hear
d) may as such d) No substitution required

6. Select the most appropriate option to 11. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
When Sirisha knock at the door someone peeped It is quite difficult to make on what this doctor
through the window. writes.
a) knocked at the door a) made on
b) No substitution required b) make in
c) knocked door c) No substitution required
d) knocked on door d) make out

7. Select the most appropriate option to 12. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
In spite of my niece’s dog Casper is very You are so far the bright student in the class.
mischievous, he is lovable. a) by far the brightest
a) However my nieces b) No improvement
b) No substitution required c) by so far the brighter
c) Nevertheless my niece d) so far most bright
d) Although my niece’s
13. Select the most appropriate option to
8. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution
substitute it, select ‘No substitution required.’
required.’ Internet providers would not block content
In the olden days, many people use to think that because it would not to be make economic sense
the earth was flat. and consumers would not stand for it.
a) people used to think a) not be making economical sense
b) people were used to think b) not be make economical sense
c) people were thinking c) not make economic sense
d) No substitution required d) No improve

9. Select the most appropriate option to 14. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’
required.’
I can’t make out my mind about taking a vacation The duo’s network was made to learn identify true
signals using previously vetted signals; they then
in winter.
studied the weaker signals.
a) make on
a) made to learn to identify
b) make up
b) made to learning to identify
c) No substitution required
c) made learning to identify
d) made out
d) No improvement

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15. Select the most appropriate option to 20. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
According to an official spokesperson, polling was His policies were seen by much as crimping
held amid tight security arrangements in 29 investment at a time slumping copper prices were
municipal councils and panchayats over the State. weighing on the economy.
a) besides the State a) Were seen by mostly as
b) behind the State b) were seen by many as
c) across the State c) were seen by majorly as
d) No improvement d) No improvement

16. Select the most appropriate option to 21. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
It is one thing for adultery to get you a divorce The surprise about the India vote was not because
and quite some other for it to lead you to it fell out of line with the country’s foreign policy
incarceration. as we know.
a) quite another a) The surprise in the Indian voting
b) quite any other b) The surprise over the Indian vote
c) quite every other c) The surprise on the India voted
d) No improvement d) No improvement

17. Select the most appropriate option to 22. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required.’ required.’
With its overall popularity sliding, the party will When there is no thought, no bubble on our mind
have been working hard to bring in the next on planning for tomorrow and no inquiry about the
generation of leaders. present, that moment is blissful.
a) the party will have to work hard a) at our mind regarding planning
b) the party will have to hardly work b) from our mind concerning to planning
c) the party will have to work hardly c) in our mind about planning
d) No improvement d) No improvement

18. Select the most appropriate option to 23. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution required substitute it, select ‘No substitution
Not only do they heighten anxieties among the required’.
targeted groups rather also they risk giving the She was too startled at first saying something, but
unacceptable a perverse acceptability. finally she blurted out the truth.
a) targeted group than also they a) say something
b) targeted groups even also they b) No substitution required
c) targeted groups but also they c) saying anything
d) No improvement d) to say anything

19. Select the most appropriate option to 24. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the improve the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select No substitution required improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
My cousins insisted that I should watch the There was an argument about if we shall move to
documentary from beginning to the end. another city.
a) from a beginning to end a) about if we should move
b) from the beginning to the end b) on if we shall be moving
c) from the beginning to end c) about whether we should move
d) No improvement d) No improvement

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25. Select the most appropriate option to a) wish to participating

improve the underlined segment in the b) wished for participating
given sentence. If there is no need to c) wish to participate
improve it, select ‘No improvement’. d) no improvement
The place was not cold only and also damp. 31. Select the most appropriate option to
a) No improvement improve the underlined segment in the
b) only cold not also given sentence. If there is no need to
c) not only cold but also improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
d) not only cold and both When I was a child, I do not like going out to play
in the park.
26. Select the most appropriate option to
a) did not like
improve the underlined segment in the
b) don't likes
given sentence. If there is no need to
c) no improvement
improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
d) did not liked
I have been working with children before, so I
know what to expect. 32. Select the most appropriate option to
a) No improvement improve the underlined segment in the
b) have worked given sentence. If there is no need to
c) am working improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
d) work My daughter fell asleep while she been reading.
a) while she is reading
27. Select the most appropriate option to b) no improvement
improve the underlined segment in the c) while she was reading
given sentence. If there is no need to d) whenever she has reading
improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
He was considered a genius by his school 33. Select the most appropriate option to
headmaster. improve the underlined segment in the
a) No improvement given sentence. If there is no need to
b) was to be considered improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
c) was been considered We waited till 10 pm for our guests, but they never
d) was considering turned up.
a) was waiting
28. Select the most appropriate option to b) no improvement
improve the underlined segment in the c) have been waited
given sentence. If there is no need to d) are waiting
improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
34. Select the most appropriate option to
I will not go to the party lest you will promise to
improve the underlined segment in the
accompany me.
given sentence. If there is no need to
a) No improvement
improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
b) until you should
These houses which were built 20 years ago are
c) if you will
now in need of repairs.
d) unless you
a) which can built
29. Select the most appropriate option to b) no improvement
improve the underlined segment in the c) which was build
given sentence. If there is no need to d) who was built
improve it, select ‘No improvement’. 35. Select the most appropriate option to
Chillies have a strong, spicy taste that tingle your improve the underlined segment in the
taste buds. given sentence. If there is no need to
a) which tingle improve it, select ‘No improvement’.
b) who is tingling My student, a doctor by profession, preferring to
c) No improvement walk to the hospital everyday.
d) that tingles a) preferring walking
b) no improvement
30. Select the most appropriate option to
c) prefers to walk
improve the underlined segment in the
d) prefer to walking
given sentence. If there is no need to
improve it, select ‘No improvement’. 36. Select the most appropriate option to
If you wishes to participating at the National level improve the underlined segment in the
games you'll have to start getting coaching given sentence. If there is no need to
immediately. improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

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Would you like to speak in English or Hindi? We are waiting for the minister for the last two
a) like to speaking hours.
b) liking to speak a) We have been waiting
c) no improvement b) No substitution required
d) liked speaking c) We were waiting
d) We would be waiting
37. Select the most appropriate option to
improve the underlined segment in the 43. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
improve it, select ‘No improvement’. given sentence. If no substitution is
Shyamalan’s movie ‘The Sixth Sense’ starring required, select No improvement.
Bruce Willis was a great success but doesn’t win The Director will agree with the proposal if we do
all Academy Award as expected. not exceed the budget.
a) No improvement. a) No improvement
b) but didn’t win any b) agree to the proposal
c) but did win most c) agree on a proposal
d) although it won some d) agreed by the proposal
38. Identify the best way to improve the 44. Select the most appropriate word to
underlined part of the given sentence. If
substitute the underlined word of the given
there is no improvement required, select ‘no
sentence. If no substitution is required,
improvement’-
select ‘No improvement’.
I think you can have a piece of this cake but not
There is a great degrade in values in modern age.
all of it. I have to save some for my mother. a) degradation of values
a) but never all of those b) deliberation for values
b) but not some of that c) demonstration from values
c) or not most of it d) No improvement
d) no improvement
39. Identify the best way to improve the 45. Select the most appropriate option to
underlined part of the given sentence. If substitute the underlined segment in the
there is no improvement required, select ‘no given sentence.
improvement’- The boys and the teacher wants to win.
The vicious cycle of poverty refers to the situation a) wants to won
where those who are poor will trapped in poverty. b) want to won
a) would be trap c) want win
b) will remain trapped d) want to win
c) No improvement 46. Select the most appropriate option that can
d) were trapping substitute the underlined segment in the
40. Select the most appropriate option that can given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute it, select 'No substitution
given sentence. required'.
I had get back from Hyderabad last month. It is reported that she has win a prize money of
a) got back from ten lakhs at a reality show.
b) had got back a) she will won
c) get back from b) she had win
d) had got back from c) No substitution required
d) she has won
41. Select the option that will improve the
underlined part of the given sentence. 47. Select the most appropriate option that can
Sahukaars provide loan in 2% interest rate for a substitute the underlined segment in the
month, which is higher than the bank charges. given sentence.
a) at 2% interest in a month
The Indian independence movement sought to
b) at 2% interest rate per month
establish the conceptions of freedom and social
c) for 2% interest for a month
welfare as the goals of an independent Indian
d) for 2% interest rate every month
state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and
42. Select the most appropriate option that can Directive Principles.
substitute the underlined segment in the a) procedures of free mind
given sentence. If there is no need to b) concepts of liberty
substitute it, select ‘No substitution c) symbols of victory
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48. Select the most appropriate option that can 54. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select 'No substitution'. substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
He was so curious that he rose many questions in Abraham Lincoln has been the sixteenth president
the meeting. of the United States and save the Union at the
a) that he raised many questions American Civil war.
b) that he rose much questions a) No substitution
c) that he aroused many questions b) save the Union alongside
d) No substitution c) saved the Union during
d) saved the Union on
49. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the 55. Select the most appropriate option to
given sentence. substitute the underlined segment in the
Carolina opened a savings account to save money given sentence. If no substitution is
for later. required, select ‘No substitution’.
a) for a cold by I’ve got a lot of homeworks this weekend.
b) for a rainy day a) a lot of homework
c) for a sunny day b) No substitution
d) for a hot day c) a lots of homework
d) much homework
50. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the 56. Select the most appropriate option that can
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute it, select 'No substitution'. given sentence. If there is no need to
Please ask the dog to get of my couch. substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
a) get of mine Honesty as well as discipline are required to
b) get off my succeed in life.
c) get off mine a) are requirement to succeed in life
d) No substitution b) is required to succeed in life
c) has required to succeed in life
51. Select the most appropriate option that can
d) No substitution
substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to 57. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute it, select 'No substitution'. substitute the underlined segment in the
The company decided to sell their stake in their given sentence. If there is no need to
subsidiary, because it was under massive debts. substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
a) sell their stake in its subsidiary The frog adopts itself to live both in water and on
b) No substitution land.
c) sell its stake in their subsidiary a) frog adepts itself
d) sell its stake in its subsidiary b) frog alters itself
c) No substitution
52. Select the most appropriate option that can
d) frog adapts itself
substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to 58. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute it, select 'No substitution'. substitute the underlined segment in the
The Karaoke programme was planned by the club given sentence.
was a grand success. I told Pooja that she could have use my car to get
a) were planned by the club around while she is in my hometown.
b) No substitution a) that she could have use my car to get around
c) has been planned by the club with
d) planned by the club b) that she can use my car to get around
c) that she could have use my car to get away
53. Select the most appropriate option that can
d) that she can use my car to get away with
substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to 59. Select the option that will improve the
substitute it, select 'No substitution'. underlined part of the given sentence.
Neither John nor Simon are coming to the I would like to thank you for your coming out
meeting. tonight.
a) were coming to the meeting a) for comes out
b) No substitution b) for you came out
c) are coming to meeting c) for coming out
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60. Select the option that will improve the a) estimated her emotions
underlined part of the given sentence. b) estimated her rejoinders
Reema and Aasha were frolicking in the park c) estimated her reactions
a) were enjoying in the garden d) estimated her ripostes
b) were participating in the garden
67. Select the option that will improve the
c) were playing in the garden
underlined part of the given sentence.
d) were performing in the garden
I don’t get on with the new boss, so I have asked
61. Select the option that will improve the to transferring to another branch of the company.
underlined part of the given sentence. a) will have ask to be transfer
The South Indian dish was approved by the guests b) have asked to be transferred
as it was tasty. c) having ask to be transferred
a) accepted by the visitors d) have been ask to be transferring
b) gratified by the visitors
68. Select the option that will improve the
c) doomed by the visitors
underlined part of the given sentence.
d) condemned by the visitors
Though many of my family members can cook
62. Select the most appropriate option that can well, I can cook more well than others.
substitute the underlined segment in the a) I can cook best than others
given sentence. If there is no need to b) I can cook more good than others
substitute it, select ‘No substitution c) I can cook good than others
required’. d) I can cook better than others
At the end of our first two weeks on the island, we
69. Select the option that will improve the
were informed that our lawyers, Bram Fischer and
underlined part of the given sentence.
Joel Joffe, were going to be visiting the following
Shanti heard the children who were shouting
day.
outside
a) we are informed a) who were screaming outdoors
b) we get inform b) who were playing outdoor
c) No substitution required c) who were thrashing in the open air
d) we were inform d) who were flaying in the open air
63. Select the option that will improve the 70. Select the option that will improve the
underlined part of the given sentence. underlined part of the given sentence.
One’s family plays a very major role to continue One must care as for family members as possible.
the trends and age-old traditions. a) most for family members
a) passive role in making the trends b) as most for family members
b) futile part in making trends c) more for family members
c) significant role in enduring the trends d) as much for family members
d) docile part in enduring trends
71. Select the most appropriate option that can
64. Select the option that will improve the substitute the underlined segment in the
underlined part of the given sentence. given sentence. If there is no need to
I was look forward to helping you complete the substitute it, select ‘No substitution
project. required’.
a) look forward helping The train was already left before we reached the
b) look forward to helping platform.
c) look forwarding to helps a) the train left
d) look forwarding to helping b) train will have left
c) train had already left
65. Select the option that will improve the d) No substitution required
underlined part of the given sentence.
She does not helping to getting angry when she 72. Select the most appropriate option to
sees someone being treated unfairly substitute the underlined segment in the
a) is not help to being getting angry given sentence. If no substitution is
b) may not help to got angry required, select No improvement.
c) will not help to gets angry The captain as well the players were responsible
d) cannot help getting angry for winning the trophy.
a) No improvement
66. Select the option that will improve the b) The captain as well as the players was
underlined part of the given sentence. c) As the captain with the players were
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73. Select the most appropriate option to 79. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the highlighted underlined
given sentence. If there is no need to segment in the given sentence. If no
substitute it, select No improvement. substitution is required, select ‘No
Having being warn before, he did not repeat the improvement’.
mistake No We now have an ex-Minister in the running
a) been warned before from our constituency for the post of Member of
b) being warned before Parliament.
c) be warned before a) contesting the seat
d) No improvement b) teaching yoga
74. Select the most appropriate option to c) giving speeches
substitute the underlined segment in the d) jogging everyday
given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select No improvement. 80. Select the most appropriate option to
Scarcely had the passengers boarded the plane substitute the underlined segment in the
when the captain welcomed them. given sentence. If no substitution is
a) than the captain welcomes them required, select No improvement.
b) when the captain had welcomed them When we went to the cinema yesterday, the film
c) that the captain welcomed them had already start.
d) No improvement a) No improvement
75. Select the most appropriate option to b) the film had already started.
substitute the underlined segment in the c) the film have already start.
given sentence. d) the film was already start.
You must go to the book fair if you are liking it or
81. Select the most appropriate option to
not.
substitute the underlined segment in the
a) if you like it
b) although you are liking it given sentence. If there is no need to
c) whether you have liked substitute it, select ‘No substitution
d) whether you like it required’.
The hotels were heavy booked for the festival in
76. Select the most appropriate option to
Banaras.
substitute the highlighted segment in the
a) are heavy booked
given sentence. If no substitution is
b) were heavily booking
required, select ‘No improvement’.
c) were heavily booked
I look for a better job for the last two months, but
d) No substitution required
nothing is in sight.
a) looked for a better job 82. Select the most appropriate option to
b) have been looking for a better job substitute the underlined segment in the
c) No improvement given sentence. If there is no need to
d) have looked for a better job
substitute it, select ‘No substitution
77. Select the most appropriate option to required’.
substitute the highlighted segment in the A team of biologists have been discovered four
given sentence. If no substitution is new species of horned frogs in the North Eastern
required, select ‘No improvement’. region of India.
Let us not neglect important aspects of life a) has been discovered
although pursue momentary pleasures. b) has been discovering
a) by pursued moment pleasures c) has discovered
b) No improvement d) No substitution required
c) while pursuing momentary pleasures
d) through pursued in momentary pleasures 83. Select the most appropriate option to
78. Select the alternative that will improve the substitute the underlined segment in the
underlined part of the sentence. In case given sentence. If there is no need to
there is no improvement, select “No substitute it, select ‘No substitution
improvement”. required’.
The flowers smell so sweetly that I want to pluck Hardly had we stepped out of the building then we
them. get drenched.
a) smell so sweet a) that we are getting
b) No improvement b) No substitution required
c) smelling so sweetly c) than we got
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84. Select the most appropriate option to 89. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution substitute it, select No improvement.
required’. When it started raining, I ran to the nearer house
The Ghats in Benaras were very crowded but we for shelter.
were able to watch the Ganga aarti clearly. a) The nearest house
a) No substitution required b) a near house
b) but we was c) the near house
d) No improvement
c) but we are
d) so we were 90. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the
85. Select the most appropriate option to given sentence. If no substitution is
substitute the underlined segment in the required, select No improvement.
given sentence. If there is no need to I try to solve this problem at least for two hours.
substitute it, select ‘No substitution a) tried to be solving
required’. b) am try to solve
While Avika was watering the plants, they start c) No improvement
raining. d) have been trying to solve
a) it started raining
91. Select the most appropriate option to
b) No substitution required
substitute the highlighted segment in the
c) they start raining
given sentence. If no substitution is
d) it start raining required, select ‘No improvement’
86. Select the most appropriate option to They didn't see you, is it?
substitute the underlined segment in the a) wasn't it?
b) did they?
given sentence. If there is no need to
c) no improvement
substitute it, select ‘No substitution
d) have they?
required’.
Four people were injured after a car suddenly 92. Select the most appropriate option to
came for a halt in outer Delhi. substitute the highlighted segment in the
a) came to a halt given sentence. If no substitution is
b) came for the halt required, select ‘No improvement’.
c) come to a halt The loyal watchman was cut to the quick when he
d) No substitution required was accused of theft.
a) imprisoned
87. Select the most appropriate option to b) severely punished
substitute the underlined segment in the c) hurt intensely
given sentence. If there is no need to d) dismissed
substitute it, select ‘No substitution 93. Select the most appropriate option to
required’. substitute the highlighted segment in the
There were ten children in the class, six of which given sentence. If no substitution is
was crying. required, select ‘No improvement’.
a) whose are A reason why there are so much misconception on
b) who was dyslexia could be the sheer invisibility of the
c) No substitution required disorder.
d) whom were a) there are so much misconceptions against
dyslexia
88. Select the most appropriate option to b) there are so many misconceptions about
substitute the underlined segment in the dyslexia
given sentence. If there is no need to c) there are so many misconception around
substitute it, select ‘No substitution dyslexia
required’. d) No improvement
Our new accountant fall short in my expectations
94. Select the most appropriate option to
a) falls short of
substitute the underlined segment in the
b) fall short on
given sentence. If no substitution is
c) No substitution required
required, select No improvement.
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a) so tired to not work 100.Select the most appropriate option to
b) so tiring to work substitute the underlined segment in the
c) No improvement given sentence. If no substitution is
d) too tired to work required, select No improvement.
Members usually meet in one another’s homes.
95. Select the most appropriate word to
a) another’s
substitute the underlined word of the given
b) each another’s
sentence. If no substitution is required,
c) every other’s
select ‘No improvement’.
d) No improvement.
The diver dive in the pool from a great height.
a) No improvement Answer key
b) dived into the pool 1. a 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. b
c) dives to a pool
6. a 7. d 8. a 9. b 10. a
d) dived at the pool
11. d 12. a 13. c 14. a 15. c
96. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the 16. a 17. a 18. c 19. b 20. b
given sentence. If no substitution is 21. b 22. c 23. d 24. c 25. c
required, select No improvement.
26. b 27. a 28. d 29. d 30. c
An old misunderstanding exists among the two
families, so they are not friendly any more. 31. a 32. c 33. b 34. b 35. c
a) will exist among the two families 36. c 37. b 38. d 39. b 40. a
b) exists between the two families 41. b 42. a 43. b 44. a 45. d
c) has exist within the two families
d) No improvement 46. d 47. b 48. a 49. b 50. b
51. d 52. d 53. d 54. c 55. a
97. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underlined segment in the 56. b 57. d 58. b 59. c 60. c
given sentence. If no substitution is 61. a 62. c 63. c 64. b 65. d
required, select No improvement.
66. a 67. b 68. d 69. a 70. d
Scarcely had he gone out than a client came to
meet him. 71. c 72. b 73. a 74. d 75. d
a) he had go out when 76. b 77. c 78. a 79. a 80. b
b) he had gone out than 81. c 82. c 83. d 84. a 85. a
c) No improvement
d) had he gone out when 86. a 87. d 88. a 89. a 90. d

98. Select the most appropriate option to 91. b 92. c 93. b 94. d 95. b
substitute the underlined segment in the 96. b 97. d 98. a 99. a 100. d
given sentence. If no substitution is
required, select No improvement. IDIOM & PHRASES
From all accounts she is the best and honest
student of the class.
1. To the nines:
a) she is the best and most honest student of the
Meaning: To be dressed or presented in a stylish
class.
or extravagant manner.
b) the best and honest student of the class is she.
Example sentence: "She arrived at the party
c) she is honest and best student of the class.
dressed to the nines in a stunning gown. "
d) No improvement
99. Select the most appropriate option to 2. Bar fly:
substitute the underlined segment in the Meaning:A person who spends a lot of time in
given sentence. If no substitution is bars, often drinking excessively.
required, select No improvement. Example: "He used to be a real bar fly, but he's
The meeting adjourned abruptly by the been trying to cut down on his drinking. "
chairperson after about an hour of intense
3. Cut a Sorry Figure:
deliberation.
Meaning: To appear pitiful or unimpressive.
a) The meeting was adjourned abruptly.
Example Sentence: "After his embarrassing
b) The meeting was abruptly adjourned.
mistake, he cut a sorry figure in front of his
c) The meeting was adjourned abrupt.
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4. Bad Blood: 14. To cut a long story short:

Meaning: Hostility or animosity between people or Meaning: To summarize or give a brief version of
groups due to past disagreements or conflicts. a story or explanation.
Example Sentence: "There's been bad blood Example sentence: "He started telling me about
between them ever since their argument. " his trip, but to cut a long story short, he had an
amazing time. "
5. All in All:
Meaning: When considering everything; on the 15. Full of beans:
whole. Meaning: To be energetic, lively, or enthusiastic.
Example Sentence: "All in all, the event was a Example sentence: "The kids were full of beans
success despite a few minor issues. "
after playing outside all day. "
6. Fight Shy Of:
Meaning: To avoid or be reluctant to confront VOCABULARIES
something or someone.
Example Sentence: "She tends to fight shy of 1. Straighten:
public speaking due to her shyness. " Meaning: To make something straight or orderly;
7. Lend an Ear: to correct or resolve a situation.
Meaning: To listen attentively to someone. Synonym: align, arrange, rectify.
Example Sentence: "Whenever you need to talk, Antonym: twist, bend, distort.
I'm here to lend an ear. Example Sentence: She tried to straighten the
picture frame that was slightly tilted.
8. Raise the bar:
Meaning: To set higher standards or expectations. 2. Emulate:
Example sentence: "After winning the Meaning: To imitate or try to equal the
championship, the coach decided to raise the bar achievements, qualities, or actions of someone
for the team's training regimen. " else.
Synonym: imitate, mimic, follow.
9. Bang for the buck:
Antonym: disregard, ignore, neglect.
Meaning: Getting good value or return on
Example Sentence: Many young artists aspire to
investment.
emulate the works of famous painters from the
Example sentence: "This new smartphone offers
great features at an affordable price, giving you a past.
lot of bang for your buck. " 3. Hostile:
10. To walk on air: Meaning: Showing or feeling unfriendliness or
Meaning: To feel extremely happy or elated. antagonism.
Example sentence: "After receiving the job offer, Synonym: antagonistic, aggressive, unfriendly.
she felt like she was walking on air. " Antonym: friendly, amicable, cordial.
Example Sentence: The two teams had a hostile
11. To take a chill pill: rivalry on the field, often leading to
Meaning: To calm down or relax. confrontations.
Example sentence: "You're getting too worked up
about this situation. Take a chill pill and try to see 4. Deplete:
things more calmly. " Meaning: To use up or exhaust a resource or
supply.
12. Want to curl up and die:
Synonym: exhaust, consume, diminish.
Meaning: To feel extremely embarrassed or
Antonym: replenish, augment, increase.
ashamed.
Example Sentence: Continuous deforestation can
Example sentence: "When she realized she had
deplete the natural habitat of various species.
made a major mistake in front of her colleagues,
she wanted to curl up and die. " 5. Spry:
13. Be at a loss for words: Meaning: Active and energetic, especially in a
Meaning: To be unable to find the right words to lively and agile way.
express oneself. Synonym: agile, lively, nimble.
Example sentence: "When she saw the surprise Antonym: sluggish, lethargic, inactive.
party her friends had organized for her, she was Example Sentence: Despite his age, the spry old
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6. Asperity: 13. Obstruct:

Meaning: Harshness or roughness in tone, Meaning: To block or hinder the progress or
manner, or behavior. movement of someone or something.
Synonym: harshness, severity, bitterness. Synonym: hinder, block, impede.
Antonym: gentleness, kindness, softness. Antonym: facilitate, aid, clear.
Example Sentence: The manager's asperity in Example Sentence: The fallen tree obstructed the
addressing the employees created a tense road, causing a traffic jam.
atmosphere.
14. Assiduous:
7. Resume: Meaning: Showing great care, attention, and
Meaning: To begin again or continue after a pause effort in doing something.
or interruption. Synonym: diligent, dedicated, thorough.
Synonym: continue, recommence, pick up. Antonym: careless, negligent, lazy.
Antonym: pause, stop, discontinue. Example Sentence: Her assiduous studying paid
Example Sentence: After the lunch break, the off when she aced the final exams.
meeting will resume to discuss the remaining 15. Stupendous:
agenda items. Meaning: Extremely impressive or extraordinary in
size, scale, or extent.
8. Scanty:
Synonym: astonishing, remarkable, incredible.
Meaning: Insufficient in quantity or extent;
Antonym: ordinary, unremarkable, insignificant.
inadequate.
Example Sentence: The view from the
Synonym: inadequate, meager, limited.
mountaintop was simply stupendous, offering a
Antonym: abundant, ample, plentiful.
breathtaking panorama.
Example Sentence: The hiker had a scanty supply
of water, making the journey more challenging.
ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION:
9. Spurious:
Meaning: Not genuine or authentic; false. 1. Stoic: A person who remains calm and unaffected
Synonym: false, fake, counterfeit. by emotions, especially in difficult situations.
Antonym: genuine, authentic, real. 2. Abolish: To formally put an end to something,
Example Sentence: The online store was shut usually a law, practice, or system.
down for selling spurious designer handbags. 3. Punctilious: Showing great attention to detail or
correct behavior.
10. Dull: 4. Alien: A foreign or non-native person, often one
Meaning: Lacking interest or excitement; not who is not a citizen of the host country.
sharp or bright. 5. Turncoat: A person who switches allegiance or
Synonym: boring, uninteresting, bland. loyalty from one group to another.
Antonym: interesting, exciting, vibrant.
6. Verbatim: Using the exact same words as the
Example Sentence: The lecture on accounting
original source.
principles turned out to be quite dull for most of
7. Amnesia: A condition characterized by partial or
the students.
complete memory loss.
11. Concise: 8. Introspection: The examination and analysis of
Meaning: Giving much information clearly and in a one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental
few words; brief yet comprehensive. processes.
Synonym: brief, succinct, terse. 9. Entomology: The scientific study of insects.
Antonym: verbose, wordy, lengthy. 10. Graffiti: Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched,
Example Sentence: The manager's concise or painted on walls or other surfaces in public
instructions helped the team understand the task places.
quickly. 11. Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or
damage; long-lasting.
12. Annoy:
12. Acumen: Keen insight, intelligence, or skill in a
Meaning: To cause slight irritation or disturb the
particular area.
peace of someone.
13. Anodyne: Medicine which lessens pain
Synonym: irritate, bother, provoke.
Antonym: please, soothe, satisfy. 14. Idol: An object of worship, often a representation
Example Sentence: The constant noise from the or symbol of a deity.
construction site started to annoy the residents. 15. Literate: Having the ability to read and write

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