English mix errors set-4

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She is very rich and (1)/ hence she puts on airs. (2)/ This attitude on (3)/ her part is disliked by her colleagues. (4)/ No error (5).

ne

In order to control (1)/ rioting, (2)/ Armed force (3)/ belonging to different cantonments have been pressed into action. (4)/ No error (5).
c

The ship has been built (1)/ with meticulous care (2)/ and the quality control authority has (3)/ given its nod to sail in water. (4)/ No error (5).
d

The Archaelogical department could not (1)/ discover the true (2)/ circumstances (3)/ of the origin of the race. (4)/ No error (5).
e

The organisation does not (1)/ hold any responsibility (2)/ for the loss of (3)/ baggages and personal effect of the trainees. (4)/ No error (5).
4.baggage


 Taken into consideration (1)/the advice of his (2) friends, he decided (3)/to stay here.(4)/No error (5)
taking


 Carry a bag (1)/in his hand (2)/he slipped (3)/out unnoticed. (4)/No error (5)
carrying


 Suraj said that (1)/he would rather (2)/fail than copying (3)/in the examination. (4)/No error (5)
c to fail than to copy



 I have told Sushil (1)/that it will not be possible (2)/for me carry on (3)/this kind of work. (4)/No error (5)
c to carry

 In the absence of (1)/clear instructions (2)/one cannot be expected (3)/to be functioned effectively. (4)/No error (5)
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Synonyms 



 NEBULOUS
(1) Tiny                  
(2) Vague
(3) Insignificant      
(4) Inadequate 
Answer:  (2) 
Meaning: If you describe something as nebulous, you mean that it is vague and not clearly defined or not easy to describe. 
Example: Music is such a nebulous thin





2.    WRATH 
(1) Jealousy         
(2) Hatred
(3) Anger             
(4) Violence 

Answer: (3): 
Meaning: Wrath means the same as anger. 
Example: He incurred the wrath of the authorities in speaking out against government injustices





3.    ABANDON
(1) Abscond         
(2) Discontinue

(3) Neglect           

(4) Condense
Answer: (2): 
Meaning: If you abandon an activity or piece of work, you stop doing it before it is finished. 
Example: The authorities have abandoned any attempt to distribute food




BASHFUL 
(1)Vigilant             
(2) Confident
(3) Shy                  
(4) Hopeful 
Answer: (3): 
Meaning: Someone who is bashful is shy and easily embarrassed. 
Example: He seemed bashful and awkward. 




GARNER
(1) Distribute        
 (2) Decorate
(3) Preserve          
(4) Collect 

Answer: (4):  
Meaning: If someone has garnered something useful or valuable, they have gained it or collected it.  Example: He has garnered extensive support for his proposals.




 EAGER
(1) Clever           
(2) Enthusiastic 
(3)Curious                           
(4) Devoted 

Answer: (3)
Meaning: If you are eager to do or have something, you want to do or have it very much.

Example: Robert was eager to talk about life in the army.’



7.    PLACID 
(1) Clear                               
(2) Calm
(3) Enjoyable     
(4) Dull
Answer: (2) 
Meaning: A placid person or animal is calm and does not easily become excited, angry, or upset.
Example: She was a placid child who rarely cried.



COMMEMORATE 
(1) Boast                              
(2) Remember
(3) Manipulate  
(4) Harmonies

Answer: (2)
Meaning: To commemorate an important event or person means to remember them by means of a special
action, ceremony, or specially- created object.
Example: One room contained a gallery of paintings commemorating great moments in baseball. 



DEIFY 
(1) Face                                
(2) Worship
(3) Flatter                            
(4) Challenge
Answer: (2) 
Meaning: If someone is deified, they are considered to be a god or are regarded with very great respect.
Example: Valentino was virtually deified by legions of females fans.



10.    AMENITIES 
(1)Pageantries  
(2) Privileges
(3) Facilities        
(4) Courtesies  
Answer: (3) 
Meaning: Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people’s convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
Example: The hotel amenities include health clubs, conference facilities, and banqueting rooms.



The moment they saw me, they "were delight"
A. had delighted
B. were delighted
C. are delighted
D. have been delighted
E. No correction required
b


synonym

1. DISPARITY (असमानता)
(1) Injustice                         
(2) Unlikeness
(3) Partiality                        
(4) Distortion

nswer:  (2) 
Meaning: If there is a disparity between two or more things, there is a noticeable difference between them.
Example: the economic disparities between East and West Berlin.


2.    BARBARIAN (असभ्य)
(1) Arrogant                       
(2) Impolite
(3) Uncvilised                     
(4) Unkind
Answer: (3) 
Meaning: In former times, barbarians were people from other countries who were thought to be uncivilized and violent.
Example: The Roman Empire was overrun by Nordic barbarians..



3.    LETHAL (घातक)
(1) Unlawful                        
(2) Deadly
(3) Sluggish                         
(4) Smooth
Answer: (2) 
Meaning: A substance that is lethal can kill people or animals.
Example: a lethal dose of sleeping pills.



4.    SERENE (शांत)
(1) Solemn                          
(2) Meak
(3) Delicate                          
(4) Calm
Answer: (4) 
Meaning: Someone or something that is serene is calm and quiet.
Example: She looked as calm and serene as she always did,



5.  GRUESOME (भयंकर)
(1) Hateful                           
(2) Painful
(3) Tragic                               
(4) Frightful
Answer: (4) 
Meaning: Something that is gruesome is extremely unpleasant and shocking.
Example: There has been a series of gruesome murders in the capital. 



.    TYRANNY (अत्याचार)
(1) Misrule                          
(2) Power
(3) Madness                       
(4) Cruelty

nswer: (4): 
Meaning: tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else. 
Example: Self – expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny. 


8.    OBLIGATORY (अनिवार्य)
(1) Useful                            
(2) Required
(3) Stubborn                      
(4) Agreeable

nswer: (2)
Meaning: If something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or a law. 
Example: Most women will be offered an ultrasound scan during pregnancy, although it’s not obligatory. 





9.    CONNOISSEUR
(1) Ignorant                        
(2) Interpreter
(3) Delinquent                   
(4) Lover of art
Answer: (2)
Meaning: connoisseur is someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink, or some other subject. 
Example: Sarah tells me you’re something of an art connoisseur.

con·nois·seur
An expert judge in matters of taste.




10.    IMPETUOUS (अविवेकी)
(1) Violent                            
(2) Resourceful
(3) Pleasing                         
(4) Rash
Answer: (4) 
Meaning: If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
Example: He was young and impetuous. 
  

1.    PROLIFIC
(1) Plenty             
(2) Competent
(3) Fertile              
(4) Predominant
Answer: (3)
Meaning: An animal, person, or plant that is prolific produces a large number of babies, young plants, or fruit.
Example: They are prolific breeders, with many hens laying up to six eggs.



2.    DEBILITATE
(1) Weaken          
(2) Attack
(3) Surmount        
(4) Destroy 
Answer: (1) 
Meaning: If you are debilitated by something such as an illness, it causes your body or mind to become gradually weaker.
Example: Stewart took over yesterday when Russell was debilitated by a stomach virus..



3.    OSTENTATIOUS
(1) Pretty              
(2) Modest
(3) Showy            
(4) Flagrant
nswer: (3)
Meaning: If you describe someone as ostentatious, you disapprove of them because they want to impress people with their wealth or importance.
Example: Obviously he had plenty of money and was generous in its use without beingostentatious.


4.    AFFABLE
(1) Friendly           
(2) Cheat
(3) Helpful            
(4) Depress

Answer: (1)
Meaning: Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly.
Example: Mr. Brooke is an extremely affable and approachable man.

5.    AFFLUENT
(1) Prosperous     
(2) Poor
(3) Talkative         
(4) Close
Answer: (1)
Meaning:  If you are affluent, you have a lot of money .
Example: Cigarette smoking used to be commoner among affluent people.
.



6.    LIMP
(1) Kneel              
(2) Bend
(3) Falter              
(4) Stoop
Answer (3):
Meaning: If you say that something such as an organization, process, or vehicle limps along, you mean that it continues slowly or with difficulty, for example because it has been weakened or damaged.
Example: In recent years the newspaper had been limping along on limited resources



7.    INFREQUENT
(1) Never              
(2) Usual
(3) Rare                
(4) Sometimes
Answer : (4)
Meaning: If something is infrequent, it does not happen often.
Example: John’s infrequent visits to London. 


.    MASSACRE
(1) Stab                
(2) Slaughter
(3) Murder            
(4) Assassinate
Answer : (2) 
Meaning: A massacre is the killing of a large number of people at the same time in a violent and cruel way.
Example: Maria lost her 62 – year old mother in the massacre.



9.    BELITTLE
(1) Diminish          
(2) Mock
(3) Disparage       
(4) Scoff
Answer (3) 
Meaning: If you belittle someone or something, you say or imply that they are unimportant or not very good.
Example: We mustn’t belittle her outstanding achievement.

10.    REVISE
(1) Edit                 
(2) Alter
(3) Correct                  
(4) Reconsider
Answer (2) 
Meaning: If you revise a price, amount, or estimate, you change it ot make it more fair, realistic, or accurate.
Example: They realised that some of their prices were higher than their competitors’ and revised prices accordingly.


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