English Language Practice Set IV
Directions: In this section, you will find a number of sentences, parts of which are printed in bold. You may also find only a group of words which is bold. For each bold part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the bold part
(1)It was an astute move to sell the property at that stage.
(a) Inexplicable
(b)Dishonest
(c)Unwise
(d)Shrewd
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: d[/su_spoiler]
(2)The five experiments gave disparate results.
(a) Different
(b)Strange
(c)Encouraging
(d)Similar
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: a[/su_spoiler]
(3)The young girl appeared self-possessed in front of TV cameras.
(a) Extrovert
(b)Introvert
(c)Confident
(d)Shy
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: c[/su_spoiler]
(4)The chairman conducted the meeting with aplomb.
(a) Authority
(b)Poise
(c) Annoyance
(d) Arrogance
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: b[/su_spoiler]
(5)The officer gave a lucid explanation of the company’s course of action.
(a) Clear
(b)Long
(c)Unconvincing
(d)Vague
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: a[/su_spoiler]
(6)We will carry out the enquirt as expeditiously as passible.
(a) Justifiably
(b)Timely
(c)Speedily
(d)Fairly
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: c[/su_spoiler]
(7)The coach followed a devious course to its destination.
(a) Winding
(b)Straight
(c)Short-cut
(d)Difficult
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: a[/su_spoiler]
(8)It would be impertinent to suggest that he was generally wrong.
(a) Impartial
(b)Rude
(c)Correct
(d)Fair
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: b[/su_spoiler]
(9)We have witnessed an inexorable march of progress by the organization.
(a) Sluggish
(b)Comprehensive
(c)Relentless
(d)Inexhaustible
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: c[/su_spoiler]
(10)Our fates seemed intertwined.
(a) Linked
(b)Complex
(c)Destined
(d)Complicated
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” style=”fancy” icon=”plus-circle”]Answer: a[/su_spoiler]