English Quiz

Directions (Q. 1–5) : In this question four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are either most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct letter combination.

1. 

(A) Earlier 

(B) Chronological 

(C) Sequential 

(D) Breathtaking

1) A–D 

2) B–C 

3) B–A 

4) D–C 

5) C–A

2. 

(A) Proscribe 

(B) Compliment 

(C) Perspire 

(D) Decide

1) B–C 

2) C–D 

3) A–D 

4) A–B 

5) C–A

3. 

(A) Canvass 

(B) Embargo 

(C) Apprise 

(D) Neglect

1) B–C 

2) A–B 

3) D–A 

4) C–D 

5) B–D

4. 

(A) Ambivalent 

(B) Beautiful 

(C) Conflicting 

(D) Envelop

1) D–B 

2) B–A 

3) A–D 

4) C–A 

5) D–C

5. 

(A) Martial 

(B) Reconcile 

(C) Prescribe 

(D) Incite

1) B–C 

2) D–B 

3) A–B 

4) C–A 

5) A–D

Directions (Q. 6–10): Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.

A) Of the various selection criteria, cost is perhaps the most important.

B) An optimal mix of these strategies would no doubt offer an innovative means of expansion in the unbanked market.

C) This certainly does not mean buying the cheapest package, but rather choosing that solution which by sealing transactions to huge volumes reduces per unit operating cost.

D) The choice of technology is therefore a crucial decision, which could make or mar the agenda.

E) Technology is the most important element of financial inclusion strategy and an enabler of all others.

6. Which of the following would be the 'FIRST' sentence after rearrangement?

1) E 

2) D 

3) A 

4) C 

5) B

7. Which of the following would be the 'FOURTH' sentence after rearrangement?

1) A 

2) C 

3) D 

4) E 

5) B

8. Which of the following would be the 'SECOND' sentence after rearrangement?

1) A 

2) E 

3) D 

4) C 

5) B

9. Which of the following would be the 'LAST' (FIFTH) sentence after rearrangement?

1) C 

2) D 

3) E 

4) A 

5) B

10. Which of the following would be the 'THIRD' sentence after rearrangement?

1) B 

2) E 

3) D 

4) A 

5) C

Answers:

1. 2; same

2. 4; opposite

3. 3; opposite

4. 4; same

5. 2; opposite

(6–10): E D A C B

6. 1

7. 2

8. 3

9. 5

10. 4