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Phrase Replacement (Vocabulary) Test 1
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  • Question 1/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold; which is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below, which explain the meaning correctly without changing the context.

    He realized that his conduct was too flagrant to admit of defense, so he attempted none.

    A. He realised that his behaviour was so blatant that he could not defend it.

    B. He realised his conduct was too noble and openly benevolent to ever need a defense.

    C. He thought that his conduct was very obviously offensive; so he attempted no defense for it.

    Solutions

    The phrase too flagrant means very obviously offensive or atrocious; blatant.

    The intended meaning is only shown by alternatives A and C.

    None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

  • Question 2/15
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative that indicates ''No Improvement.''

    doom it advisable to purchase the shares in the railway now.

    A. deem it advisable

    B. doomed it advisable

    C. dime it advisable

    Solutions
    Doom is a noun, so we can't use this here. The correct word is ''deem'' which is a verb and means regard or consider in a specified way.  So option 2 is correct. 
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    Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required mark (e) as the answer.

    You should ask just about any question that casts your mind back to ensure that you are buying a good computer.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3) 

    • Change your mind - to adopt a different opinion or plan.
    • Collect your wits - to allow oneself to think calmly and clearly in a demanding situation.
    • Come to mind - (of a thought) occur to someone.
    • Call to mind - to cause one to think of or remember someone or something
    • cast your mind back - to try to recall something.

    We can clearly see that the phrase "Come to mind" contextually fits here. 

  • Question 4/15
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

    Post the race I just want to go home and hits the sack.

    A) hit the sack
    B) run the sack
    C) pack the sack

    Solutions
    Only A is correct.
    The phrase ‘  to hit the sack’ means to go to bed.
    This option fits in well in this sentence.
    ‘Run’ and ‘pack’ the sack do not make sense.
  • Question 5/15
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

    What a long day it’s been; I’m deadly tired!

    A) dog tired
    B) dead tired
    C) dead tiring

    Solutions

    Both A and B are correct.
    The phrases ‘dead tired’ and ‘dog tired’ both mean to be completely exhausted.
    The last option is grammatically incorrect.

  • Question 6/15
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    In the sentence given below, a portion( a phrase or a group of words) is marked in bold. Choose the best replacement for the part in bold, as per the options given below, to make the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.

    It is perhaps not surprising that the ebullient Minister, harassed by multifarious problems from all quarters, has lost his cool.

    I. Evanescent

    II. Defenestrated

    III. Ousted

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 5.

    Explanation 

    The part given in bold is grammatically correct and does not have to be replaced.  

    • Evanescent means "soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing."
    • Defenestrated means "threw (someone) out of a window."
    • Ousted means "drove out or expelled (someone) from a position or place."
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

    This dress was a real bargain.

    A) really bargain
    B) real bargained
    C) real bargains

    Solutions
    No improvement needed is correct
    The phrase ‘real bargain’ means to get something at a price lower than its true value.
    The sentence is correct and needs no improvement.
    The other options do not grammatically agree with the subject.
  • Question 8/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold; which is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below, which explain the meaning correctly without changing the context.

    ‘’I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you, Sandra’’, he said, ‘’but you do need to step up your game.’’

    A. He didn't think that anyone was putting any high hopes on Sandra's performance but she needed to do better

    B. He did think that anyone was accusing Sandra's integrity but she had to improve her performance.

    C. He belived that nobody was trying to fool her into doing anything but she needed to step up her game.

    Solutions

    The phrase casting aspersions means attacking the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

    The intended meaning is only shown by alternative B.

    None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

  • Question 9/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the meaning correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence.

    Once the hubbub of the election had died down, it was back to normal for the president.

    A. After the chaos surrounding the election was over, everything was back to normal for the president.

    B. After the general excitement and activity of the election had died down, life was back to normal for the president.

    C. Life was anything but normal for the president once all the excitement surrounding the election had died down.

    Solutions

    Only sentences A and B are correct.

    “Hubbub of the election” means “general excitement and activity surrounding the election.”

    Hence the correct answer is option 4.

    Sentence C is wrong as it doesn't convey the correct meaning of the phrase.

  • Question 10/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the meaning correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence.

    Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.

    A. The large amount of control the managers exert can harm creative expression.

    B. The immoderate amount of control the managers exert can lead to the fostering of creative expression.

    C. The immoderate managerial control can help rather than harm the creative expression of the workers.

    Solutions

    Only sentence A is correct.

    “Inimical to creative expression” means “harmful or obstructing to creative expression”.

    Hence the correct answer is option 1.

    Sentences B and C are wrong as they don't convey the correct meaning of the phrase.

  • Question 11/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the meaning correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence.

    The medical foundation will be the main beneficiary of the millionaire's largesse.

    A. The millionaire was not willing to bestow upon the medical foundation large funds.

    B. The medical foundation will be the recipient of the millionaire's avarice.

    C. The millionaire will bestow the medical foundation with money and other amenities.

    Solutions

    Only sentence C is correct.

    “Largesse” means “willingness to give money, or money given to poor people by rich people”.

    Hence the correct answer is option 3.

    Sentences A and B are wrong as they don't convey the correct meaning of the phrase.

  • Question 12/15
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    In the following question, a part of the sentence is bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below which explains the meaning correctly without altering the meaning of the given sentence.

    I decided not to go to the restaurant with them, because eating spicy food isn’t my cup of tea.

    A. I enjoy eating spicy food only once in a while, hence I decided not to go to the restaurant with them.

    B. Since I dislike eating spicy food I decided not to go to the restaurant with them.

    C. Eating spicy food is not really my thing and hence I decided not to go with them to the restaurant.

    Solutions

    Both B and C are correct.

    The idiom “not one's cup of tea” means not one’s liking, flavour etc.

    Hence the correct answer is option 2.

  • Question 13/15
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.

    The surviving works of Sappho consist primarily of fragments quoted in other works.

    Solutions

    The sentence uses the form consist primarily of, which is correct and needs no improvement.

    None of the alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option 5.

  • Question 14/15
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    Phrases in the sentences given below are underlined. Choose the option which you feel can replace all of the underlined phrases. If there is no improvement needed, please click on "No improvement required".

    1. I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.

    2. Please fill in the form with your name, address, and phone number.

    3. The form must be filled out in capital letters.

    Solutions

    Correct answer: No improvement required.

    The sentences are correct and do not need any improvement.

    Examples:

    1. Filled in is wrong.

    Filled with is correct: Her eyes were filled with tears and her face felt flushed.

     

  • Question 15/15
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    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option that indicates 'No improvement'.

    Consequent upon taking extreme measures, his father once again warned him.

    A. Prejudiced against

    B. Disqualified from

    C. Subsequent to

    D. Preparatory to

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1.

    'Consequent upon' means 'depending upon'. This does not fit the context of the sentence and does not make it meaningful. Therefore, it needs to be corrected.

    The sentence suggests that 'Before taking extreme measures, his father once again warned him'.

    'Prejudiced against' means 'to have a negative attitude towards someone based on race or ethnicity rather than personal experience'. This can not be used as it does not fit the context of the sentence.

    'Disqualified from' means 'to be declared ineligible for an office, activity or competition because of an offense or infringement'. This also can not be used as it does not fit the context of the sentence.

    'Subsequent to' means 'coming after something in time' or 'following'. It means the exact opposite of what the sentence implies and therefore it can not be used.

    'Preparatory to' means 'as preparation for' or 'before'. It completely fits the context of the sentence.

    Thus, the correct answer is option 1. i.e., Only D.

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