Directions (1-10): In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or is inappropriate and mark it as your answer.
Q1. The assiduos (a)/ student studied for hours (b)/ every day, and it paid (c)/ off when she got straight (d)/ A’s. All correct (e)
Q2. The ebulient (a)/ young woman (b)/ was always full of energy (c)/ and laughter (d)/. All correct (e)
Q3. The Renaissance (a)/ period saw a surge in heritical (b)/ ideas challenging traditional (c)/ religious doctrines (d)/. All correct (e)
Q4. The forensic (a)/ pathologist dilligently (b)/ analyzed the cadaver, searching for microscopic clues (c)/ to solve the perplexing (d)/ crime. All correct (e)
Q5. The engineer deftly (a)/ navigated the intricate (b)/ circuitry of the quantam (c)/ computer, troubleshooting with precision (d)/. All correct (e)
Q6. When you create a biblography (a)/ for an academic (b)/ paper, you have to list (c)/ every book you used in your research (d)/. All correct (e)
Q7. When the settlers (a)/ first landed on the continent (b)/, they tried to subjuget (c)/ the natives and turn them into slaves (d)/. All correct (e)
Q8. The tribesmen (a)/ were burned on a pire (b)/ so the evil spirits (c)/ could not capture (d)/ their bodies. All correct (e)
Q9. It was obvious (a)/ from Jim’s poor elacution (b)/ he had no formal (c)/ training as a public speaker (d)/. All correct (e)
Q10. The recubent (a)/ sunbathers (b)/ were not happy when they were asked to evacuate (c)/ the beach (d). All correct (e)
Solutions
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “assiduous”. Assiduous is defined as showing great care and perseverance. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Hours: The amount of time spent working.
Paid: To receive money for work done.
Straight: Not interrupted or changed in direction.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “ebullient”. Ebullient is defined as cheerful and full of energy. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Woman: An adult female human being.
Energy: The capacity to do work.
Laughter: A sound or expression of amusement, caused by something funny.
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “heretical”. Heretical is defined as holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted or believing in or practising religious heresy. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Renaissance: A period of European history from the 14th to the 17th century, characterized by a revival of interest in classical learning and culture.
Traditional: Based on or in accordance with established customs, beliefs, or standards.
Doctrines: A set of principles or beliefs that are taught or believed by a particular group or organization.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “diligently”. Diligently is defined as in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Forensic: Relating to the application of scientific methods to the law.
Perplexing: Causing puzzlement or confusion.
Clues: Evidence that helps to solve a mystery or crime.
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “quantum”. Quantum is defined as a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents or a required or allowed amount, especially an amount of money legally payable in damages. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Deftly means to do something with skill and ease.
Intricate means having many complicated parts or details.
Precision means accuracy or exactness.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “bibliography”. Bibliography is defined as a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Academic refers to anything related to education, learning, or scholarship.
List is a series of items that are written down or otherwise presented in a particular order.
Research is a systematic investigation into a subject in order to discover new facts or information.
S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “subjugate”. Subjugate is defined as to make someone or something subordinate to or bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Settlers are people who move to a new place to live permanently.
Continent is a large landmass that is surrounded by water.
Slaves are people who are owned by another person and forced to work for them without pay.
S8. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “pyre”. Pyre is defined as a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Tribesmen are people who belong to a tribe, which is a group of people who share a common culture, language, and history.
Spirits are beings that are believed to exist in the spiritual realm, but are not visible to humans.
Capture means to take someone or something by force.
S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “elocution”. Elocution is defined as the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation or a particular style of speaking. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Obvious means easy to see or understand.
Formal means following established rules or standards.
Speaker is someone who talks or gives a speech.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “recumbent”. Recumbent is defined as (especially of a person or effigy) lying down. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Sunbathers are people who enjoy spending time in the sun, often by lying on a beach or by the pool.
Evacuate means to leave a place quickly and safely, usually because of a dangerous situation.
Beach is a piece of land that borders a large body of water, such as an ocean or a lake.
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