Directions (1-5): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
You may have heard it when 1. ______________________ on a light, switching on your TV or walking near power lines — that 2. ______________________ hum of electricity. But what, exactly, is that hum? And more important, is it ever a sign of 3. ______________________ ? The sound electricity makes is known as the “mains hum,” and it happens because of the way electricity is produced. The electricity that comes from power plants uses 4. ______________________ current (AC), so named because the current changes direction, or alternates, many times per second.
The number of times per second the current alternates depends on the 5. ______________________ of the particular country.
Q1.
(a) masquerade
(b) embroil
(c) flipping
(d) reciprocate
(e) None of the above
Q2.
(a) unmistakable
(b) sumptuous
(c) latent
(d) acrimonious
(e) None of the above
Q3.
(a) caveat
(b) dichotomy
(c) quibble
(d) danger
(e) None of the above
Q4.
(a) syntax
(b) postulate
(c) alternating
(d) idiosyncrasy
(e) None of the above
Q5.
(a) hieroglyphic
(b) standard
(c) epoch
(d) compunction
(e) None of the above
Directions (6-10): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
Look up at the sky on a clear night in a dark area, and the stars appear to twinkle. The concept is so well 6. ______________________ that it’s the 7. ______________________ of one of the most popular children’s songs of all time.
But what’s the 8. ______________________ behind this sparkly sight? What is it about stars that makes them twinkle?
It turns out, “twinkle, twinkle, little star” is a bit of a 9. ______________________. The honest answer to why stars twinkle is that they don’t. The twinkling we see has nothing to do with the stars themselves. Rather, it’s a result of how we see them from our 10. ______________________ on Earth. Because stars are so far away, we see them as tiny points of light in the night sky.
Q6.
(a) antiquated
(b) intrinsic
(c) established
(d) impeccable
(e) None of the above
Q7.
(a) premise
(b) jaded
(c) ubiquitous
(d) onerous
(e) None of the above
Q8.
(a) culmination
(b) hypothetical
(c) solidarity
(d) science
(e) None of the above
Q9.
(a) allusion
(b) synergy
(c) misnomer
(d) controversy
(e) None of the above
Q10.
(a) perspective
(b) sinister
(c) pitiable
(d) disheartening
(e) None of the above
Solutions
S1. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is flipping.
It means used for emphasis or to express mild annoyance.
Masquerade- pretend to be someone one is not.
Embroil- involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
Reciprocate- respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is unmistakable.
It means not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive.
Sumptuous- splendid and expensive-looking.
Latent- (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden or concealed.
Acrimonious- (typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
S3. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is danger.
It means the possibility of suffering harm or injury.
Caveat- warning about a particular statement that should be remembered.
Dichotomy- a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Quibble- a minor objection or criticism about a trivial matter
S4. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is alternating.
It means (of two or more things) occurring in turn repeatedly.
Syntax- rules that dictate how words are used to form phrases and sentences.
Postulate- a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Idiosyncrasy- a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has.
S5. Ans (b)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is standard.
It means something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
Hieroglyphics- a character used in a system of pictorial writing, particularly that form used on ancient Egyptian monuments.
Epoch- a particular period of time in history or a person’s life.
Compunction- a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
S6. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is established.
It means having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Antiquated- old-fashioned or outdated.
Intrinsic- belonging naturally; essential.
Impeccable- in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
S7. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is premise.
It means a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
Jaded- bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Ubiquitous- present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Onerous- (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
S8. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is science.
It means the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Culmination- the final act or climax.
Hypothetical- supposed; related to a hypothesis.
Solidarity- the joining of commonalities or common purposes among a group.
S9. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is misnomer.
It means a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term.
Allusion-indirect reference, refer indirectly.
Synergy- cooperative action that produces an enhanced result.
Controversy- prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
S10. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is perspective.
It means a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Sinister- ominous, evil.
Pitiable- deserving pity.
Disheartening- discouraging.
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