VERBAL ABILITY : CRACK THE CAT

shrijit_s said:
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first 3 answers r rite, shrijit...
but 4th one is not correct...
it's option 1] malicious

'malevolent' means hateful or evil. 'selfish' is absolutely wrong !!!
'cursed' is not the same as 'evil'. Thus, 'malicious' is synonymous to 'malevolent'.
 
nest set of questons...

>>> CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT COMPLETES THE THEME LOGICALLY.

1) The strength of An Ideal Husband is in its dialogue. Despite some incidents of old fashioned blackmailing, all players are true ladies and gentlemen. Even when insulting each other face to face, an air of formality is maintained and it is in this subtle humour that the movie prevails. There are no physical threats and no outwardly lewd behaviour. _____________________________________________________________.

1] The ornate detail of Old English houses comes alive throughout the movie sets.- the salon, the conservatory, the library.
2] A simple biting remark is all the retaliation anyone needs.
3] The story is somewhat Shakespearean.
4] It makes for a great test for the range of one’s sense of humour.

2) After September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States wou;ld bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It pleaded with Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. ________________________________________________________.

1] The kite Runner portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people.
2] The letter ends with a note of optimism.
3] It needed food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.
4] It was a hopeless place.

3) A nation lives contrary to the nature, surely, if it is unable to perpetuate itself by bringing new citizens into the world. So, the European nations, everyone knows, are endangered by their strangely unnatural dearth of births. Americans still replace themselves in sufficient numbers. But if one takes a closer look at the data, then even their fertility rate is dropping or just remaining low among all their ethnic groups. _____________________________________________________________.

1] The demographic facts of the European nations are also contrary to the nature.
2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.
3] The fact is as important as any other for our national security.
4] By contrast, only 27 percent of those who seldom attend church want that many kids.

>>> FOR EACH OF THE WORDS BELOW A CONTEXUAL USAGE IS PROVIDED. FROM THE ALTERNATIVE GIVEN PIK THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING IN THE GIVEN CONTEXT.

4) Cogent : The family and community are the most cogent faces in one’s journey towards survival and self-efficacy.

1] chaotic
2] dubious
3] controversial
4] compelling

5) Approbation : Childrens must be taught to take pleasure in the approbation that comes from acting rightly.

1] resolution
2] reputation
3] approval
4] substitution

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1] The ornate detail of Old English houses comes alive throughout the movie sets.- the salon, the conservatory, the library.
2] A simple biting remark is all the retaliation anyone needs.
3] The story is somewhat Shakespearean.
4] It makes for a great test for the range of one’s sense of humour.

2) After September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States wou;ld bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It pleaded with Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. __________________________________________________ ______.

1] The kite Runner portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people.
2] The letter ends with a note of optimism.
3] It needed food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.
4] It was a hopeless place.

3) A nation lives contrary to the nature, surely, if it is unable to perpetuate itself by bringing new citizens into the world. So, the European nations, everyone knows, are endangered by their strangely unnatural dearth of births. Americans still replace themselves in sufficient numbers. But if one takes a closer look at the data, then even their fertility rate is dropping or just remaining low among all their ethnic groups. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The demographic facts of the European nations are also contrary to the nature.
2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.
3] The fact is as important as any other for our national security.
4] By contrast, only 27 percent of those who seldom attend church want that many kids.

>>> FOR EACH OF THE WORDS BELOW A CONTEXUAL USAGE IS PROVIDED. FROM THE ALTERNATIVE GIVEN PIK THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING IN THE GIVEN CONTEXT.


5) Approbation : Childrens must be taught to take pleasure in the approbation that comes from acting rightly.

1] resolution
2] reputation
3] approval
4] substitution
 
amardeep.rishi said:
shrijit....

except 7th and 9th question all others were rightly marked by u

7.it's...BDCA
9. is ABCD

well done guyz
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Hey Amar..do you have the explanation for Q7??

Cheers!!
 
1) The strength of An Ideal Husband is in its dialogue. Despite some incidents of old fashioned blackmailing, all players are true ladies and gentlemen. Even when insulting each other face to face, an air of formality is maintained and it is in this subtle humour that the movie prevails. There are no physical threats and no outwardly lewd behaviour. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The ornate detail of Old English houses comes alive throughout the movie sets.- the salon, the conservatory, the library.
2] A simple biting remark is all the retaliation anyone needs.
3] The story is somewhat Shakespearean.
4] It makes for a great test for the range of one’s sense of humour.

2) After September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States wou;ld bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It pleaded with Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. __________________________________________________ ______.

1] The kite Runner portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people.
2] The letter ends with a note of optimism.
3] It needed food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.
4] It was a hopeless place.

3) A nation lives contrary to the nature, surely, if it is unable to perpetuate itself by bringing new citizens into the world. So, the European nations, everyone knows, are endangered by their strangely unnatural dearth of births. Americans still replace themselves in sufficient numbers. But if one takes a closer look at the data, then even their fertility rate is dropping or just remaining low among all their ethnic groups. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The demographic facts of the European nations are also contrary to the nature.
2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.3] The fact is as important as any other for our national security.
4] By contrast, only 27 percent of those who seldom attend church want that many kids.

>>> FOR EACH OF THE WORDS BELOW A CONTEXUAL USAGE IS PROVIDED. FROM THE ALTERNATIVE GIVEN PIK THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING IN THE GIVEN CONTEXT.

4) Cogent : The family and community are the most cogent faces in one’s journey towards survival and self-efficacy.

1] chaotic
2] dubious
3] controversial
4] compelling
5) Approbation : Childrens must be taught to take pleasure in the approbation that comes from acting rightly.

1] resolution
2] reputation
3] approval
4] substitution
 
kartik said:
1] The ornate detail of Old English houses comes alive throughout the movie sets.- the salon, the conservatory, the library.
2] A simple biting remark is all the retaliation anyone needs.
3] The story is somewhat Shakespearean.
4] It makes for a great test for the range of one’s sense of humour.

2) After September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States wou;ld bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It pleaded with Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. __________________________________________________ ______.

1] The kite Runner portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people.
2] The letter ends with a note of optimism.
3] It needed food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.
4] It was a hopeless place.

3) A nation lives contrary to the nature, surely, if it is unable to perpetuate itself by bringing new citizens into the world. So, the European nations, everyone knows, are endangered by their strangely unnatural dearth of births. Americans still replace themselves in sufficient numbers. But if one takes a closer look at the data, then even their fertility rate is dropping or just remaining low among all their ethnic groups. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The demographic facts of the European nations are also contrary to the nature.
2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.
3] The fact is as important as any other for our national security.
4] By contrast, only 27 percent of those who seldom attend church want that many kids.

>>> FOR EACH OF THE WORDS BELOW A CONTEXUAL USAGE IS PROVIDED. FROM THE ALTERNATIVE GIVEN PIK THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING IN THE GIVEN CONTEXT.


5) Approbation : Childrens must be taught to take pleasure in the approbation that comes from acting rightly.

1] resolution
2] reputation
3] approval
4] substitution
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kartik..wher's the answer for Q.4 ???

Answers for Q>1,2 & 5 r rite...

but in Q.3, it's not option 3].
answer is option 2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.

try for Q.4...the easiest one
 
amardeep.rishi said:
1) The strength of An Ideal Husband is in its dialogue. Despite some incidents of old fashioned blackmailing, all players are true ladies and gentlemen. Even when insulting each other face to face, an air of formality is maintained and it is in this subtle humour that the movie prevails. There are no physical threats and no outwardly lewd behaviour. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The ornate detail of Old English houses comes alive throughout the movie sets.- the salon, the conservatory, the library.
2] A simple biting remark is all the retaliation anyone needs.
3] The story is somewhat Shakespearean.
4] It makes for a great test for the range of one’s sense of humour.

2) After September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States wou;ld bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It pleaded with Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. __________________________________________________ ______.

1] The kite Runner portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people.
2] The letter ends with a note of optimism.
3] It needed food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.
4] It was a hopeless place.

3) A nation lives contrary to the nature, surely, if it is unable to perpetuate itself by bringing new citizens into the world. So, the European nations, everyone knows, are endangered by their strangely unnatural dearth of births. Americans still replace themselves in sufficient numbers. But if one takes a closer look at the data, then even their fertility rate is dropping or just remaining low among all their ethnic groups. __________________________________________________ ___________.

1] The demographic facts of the European nations are also contrary to the nature.
2] Immigrant groups, on the other end, can’t be relied upon to have a lots of kids for more than a generation or two.3] The fact is as important as any other for our national security.
4] By contrast, only 27 percent of those who seldom attend church want that many kids.

>>> FOR EACH OF THE WORDS BELOW A CONTEXUAL USAGE IS PROVIDED. FROM THE ALTERNATIVE GIVEN PIK THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS CLOSEST IN MEANING IN THE GIVEN CONTEXT.

4) Cogent : The family and community are the most cogent faces in one’s journey towards survival and self-efficacy.

1] chaotic
2] dubious
3] controversial
4] compelling
5) Approbation : Childrens must be taught to take pleasure in the approbation that comes from acting rightly.

1] resolution
2] reputation
3] approval
4] substitution
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amar, ur 4th answer is rite...it's 'compelling'
but ur 5th answer is wrong n u havn't attempted Q.1...
good...keep answering...

:tea:
 
move on to bext set of questions...............

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 3 :
IN EACH QUESTION, THE WORD AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE IS USED IN FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS, NUMBERED 1-4. CHOOSE THE OPTION IN WHCH THE USAGE OF TE WORD IS INCORRECT OR INAPPROPRIATE.

1) EMINENCE

1] The US eminence in the world politics is to a certain resented by some Third.
2] The eminence of the wedding day caused Julie some bridal jitters.
3] Dr. Harish Modi has risen to eminence in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
4] The temple is built on an eminence, which ensures that people can see it from a long distance.

2) PULL

1] He is known for pulling his rtank and is called the ultimate snob.
2] Sachin has managed to pull himself together in a short span of time despite his father’s death.
3] The thief was nabbed by police the moment his motorbike pulled up at the traffic lights.
4] Finally, 20 blocks later they pulled away and went around the corner.

3) UPSET

1] We managed to save the company inspite of the recent upset in share prices.
2] His father was upset when he heard the news.
3] His upset about the consequences of his friends action is justified.
4] In the one day series between India and Pakistan for the TVS Cup India upset the local team at Karachi.

FOR QUESTIONS – 4 TO 7 :
EACH QUESTION BELOW CONSISTS OF A CAPITALIZED PAIR OF WORDS, FOLLOWED BY FOUR PAIRS OF WORDS LABELED 1] THROUGH 4]. SELECT THE PAIR THAT BEST EXPRESSES A RELATIONSHIP SIMILAR TO THAT EXPRESSED IN THE CAPITALIZED PAIR.

4) CONCERN : APATHY
1] repulsion : affection
2] confession : accenssion
3] effervescence : enthusiasm
4] buoyancy : prerogative

5) TRUCE : WAR
1] apathy : stolidity
2] acumen : perception
3] health : malady
4] impunity : exemption

6) PRUDISH : PROPER
1] boorish : rude
2] hostile : surly
3] fastidious : delicate
4] jovial : happy

7) TREK : ADVENTURE
1] ball : cricket
2] rule : game
3] campaign : election
4] jealousy : emotion
 
maheshbhatacharya said:
1).......2
2)......1
3).......3
4).......1
5).......3
6).......4
7).......4
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dude, slight mistake in Q.6...

in Q. 6, option 1 is correct...

A person who is 'prudish' is always 'proper'. In the same way, a 'boorish' person is characterised by 'rudness'.

In option 2, the relationship is totally reversed.

In option 4, there are only synonymous words...not indicates the relationship btwn the two words there...(what u have selected)

Hence, option 1]

in future, put explanations as a support to ur answers...to understand others...

keep answering...!
 
Amazing Stuff! Its been very useful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep posting suh stuff! Thankz a lot buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
answers:
1):- 1] stay the course.
2):- 2] He wants to put his best foot forward.
3):- 4] playing the field.
4):- 1] adverb clause of time
5):- 4] noun clause

hey rahul so did i win any points
are my answers correct
do reply me
if ne answer is wrong pl reply me the reason i wil be thankful to you
 
mahesh, rahul, sagar and others.... please do not worry about ur points right now. i am a little busy with work so i am unable to check the forum. Just keep preparing with the same fervour, i will check ur posts later on and award all the points in one go.

tc
 
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