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Meaning from context requires inferring an unfamiliar word or phrase from surrounding clues, including definitions, examples, contrasts, cause and effect, tone and grammatical role. The intended meaning may differ from a dictionary’s first meaning, so collocation, connotation and the sentence’s overall idea must be considered together.
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- A. parlous
- B. platonic
- C. phlegmatic
- D. perspicacious
Explanation: The sentence suggests that there is no substance to the claim that unlawful access of phone lines is harmful or dangerous (parlous).
Correct answer: parlous- A. lazily
- B. hard
- C. continually
- D. spontaneously
Explanation: The sentence suggests that Rizwan's consistent success in debate competitions is due to his diligent preparation, implying that he works…
Correct answer: hard- A. a supporter of
- B. an obstacle for
- C. swift to do
- D. a promoter for
Explanation: The sentence suggests that despite Zahid's noble appearance, he actually hinders or blocks good deeds from being done.
Correct answer: an obstacle for- A. change
- B. vanish
- C. disapprove
Explanation: The sentence suggests that he is open to modifying or adjusting his proposal, indicating a willingness to compromise or adapt his idea…
Correct answer: change285. Conservative people make efforts in vain _ the penetration of foreign culture in their social norms.
- A. to absorb
- B. to accept
- C. to normalize
- D. to stop
Explanation: The sentence suggests that conservative individuals are trying to prevent or halt the influence of foreign culture on their social norms…
Correct answer: to stop- A. This year, the weather was quite favourable for crops and the farmers got a lot of profit.
- B. This year, the weather was quite favourable for crops and the farmers took a lot profit.
- C. This year, the weather was quite favourable for crops and the farmers made a lot of profit.
- D. This year, the weather was quite favourable and the farmers did a lot of profit.
Explanation: it uses the correct verb "made" to indicate that the farmers earned or gained a profit.
Correct answer: This year, the weather was quite favourable for crops and the farmers made a lot of profit.- A. Nowadays the sales analysis is all created by computer and is, therefore,reliable.
- B. Nowadays the sales analysis is all taken by computer and is, therefore,re liable.
- C. Nowadays the sales analysis is all made by computer and is, therefore.re liable.
- D. Nowadays the sales analysis is all done by computer and is, therefore,re liable.
Explanation: it uses the correct verb "done" to indicate that the sales analysis is completed or performed by the computer.
Correct answer: Nowadays the sales analysis is all done by computer and is, therefore,re liable.- A. Like malaria, which is also contained by mosquitoes, there is no treatment for the dengue.
- B. Like malaria, which is also borne by mosquitoes, there is no treatment for the disease.
- C. Like malaria, which is also carried by mosquitoes, there is no treatment for the dengue.
- D. Like malaria, which is also contaminated by mosquitoes, there is no treatment for the dengue.
Explanation: it uses the correct verb "carried" to indicate that mosquitoes transmit or spread the disease.
Correct answer: Like malaria, which is also carried by mosquitoes, there is no treatment for the dengue.- A. It was the sixth time in eight innings that he has won Lara's wicket.
- B. It was the sixth time in eight innings that he has taken Lara's wicket.
- C. It was the sixth time in eight innings that he has attained Lara's wicket.
- D. It was the sixth time in eight innings that he has achieves Lara's wicket.
Explanation: it uses the correct verb "taken" to indicate that the bowler has dismissed or removed Lara from the game.
Correct answer: It was the sixth time in eight innings that he has taken Lara's wicket.- A. Founded
- B. Built
- C. Raised
- D. Established
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Built' as Shah Jahan physically constructed the great mosque at Delhi.
Correct answer: Built- A. Arrived
- B. Came
- C. Decided
- D. Hit
Explanation: Decided - the pronoun "on" hints that decided should be used as no other word is fitting as well as since people "decide upon" topics.
Correct answer: Decided- A. Charged
- B. Blamed
- C. Reported
- D. Accused
Explanation: Charged - criminals in court are charged or sentenced.
Correct answer: Charged- A. Diverted
- B. Reflected
- C. Deflected
- D. Shifted
Explanation: To divert something means to change its current path to a different one.
Correct answer: Diverted- A. Took
- B. Sought
- C. Saw
- D. Made
Explanation: The word "took" means to undertake or perform an action, which is the appropriate verb to use in this sentence to convey that the…
Correct answer: Took- A. Founded
- B. Created
- C. Raised
- D. Established
Explanation: Founded is the more appropriate word in this context because it signifies the establishment or initiation of the construction of the…
Correct answer: Founded- A. Procure
- B. Obscure
- C. Improvise
- D. Preclude
Explanation: Procure means to obtain (something).It is obvious that Procure will be best choice.
Correct answer: Procure- A. Rectify
- B. Pacify
- C. Purify
- D. Testify
Explanation: Rectify means to correct, put right.When things go wrong we make them right thus Rectify is the correct word.
Correct answer: Rectify- A. Myth
- B. Satire
- C. Fallacy
- D. Legend
Explanation: As the word stinging suggests this must be something not so good for history thus the word Satire correctly follows.
Correct answer: Satire- A. Festival
- B. Romp
- C. Pomp
- D. Happiness
Explanation: Pomp is a celebration or festive display.From the information above it is clear that Pomp is the word best suited in the sentence given…
Correct answer: Pomp- A. Assured
- B. Confirmed
- C. Committed
- D. Ensured
Explanation: Confirmed means when the truth or validity of something is attested to. In the context of this sentence, 'confirmed' makes the most sense.
Correct answer: Confirmed