SUPERB 30 Quizzes: Vocab & Spelling Correction: IBPS Clerk Pre: Day 18 for PO, Clerk, SO, Insurance Exams

Question 1

Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.

A) Percolate
B) Pervade
C) Energy
D) Circumvent

Question 2

Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.

A) Allege
B) Prodigious
C) Quantify
D) Insignificant

Question 3

Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.

A) Surreal
B) Purport
C) Exquisite
D) Impersonate

Question 4

Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.

A) Disparity
B) Whisker
C) Flabbergast
D) Astound

Question 5

Direction: In the given question, four words are given of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words and indicate your answer by marking the option which represents the correct combination.

A) Sanctum
B) Blessed
C) Shrine
D) Void

Question 6

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

He laiy in the (1) bed to rest, and (2) within no time (3) dozed off to sleep. (4)

Question 7

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All correct’, as your answer.

The results (1) of the survey (2) have been (3) very encaraging. (4) All correct (5)

Question 8

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

The young boy’s agression (1) is actually a defense (2) mechanism (3) against rejection. (4)

Question 9

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

There are no easy solutions (1) to the problems (2) of nuclear (3) waste desposal.(4)

Question 10

Direction:In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

The king knew (1) that he had definately (2) been wrong about his choice (3) of courtiers. (4)

Question 11

Direction: A single word is given below with options to its meaning in different contexts. You have to select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) which represents the set of all those synonyms.

Shaft
(a) Unfair
(b) Ray of light
(c) Body of a weapon
(d) Tacit

Question 12

Direction: A single word is given below with options to its meaning in different contexts. You have to select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) which represents the set of all those synonyms.

Absolute
(a) Unmitigated
(b) Arbitrary
(c) Categorical
(d) Flawless

Question 13

Direction: A single word is given below with options to its meaning in different contexts. You have to select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) which represents the set of all those synonyms.

Squash
(a) Fruit
(b) Game
(c) Drink
(d) Crush

Question 14

Direction: A single word is given below with options to its meaning in different contexts. You have to select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) which represents the set of all those synonyms.

Enjoin
(a) Prescribe
(b) Prohibit
(c) Join
(d) Adjure

Question 15

Direction: A single word is given below followed by four options which express its meaning in different contexts. Select the correct alternative from (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) that contains the set of words synonymous to the given word.

SKIN

a) Outer-covering
b) Scrape
c) Abrade
d) Graze

Question 16

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All correct’, as your answer.

The accomodation (1)/ though (2) was in a good locality (3) the construction (4) work was not good.

Question 17

Direction: The following question carries a statement with four highlighted words. The words are denoted by (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these words may either be misspelt or incorrect in the given context. Identify the incorrect word. If all of the words are correct, mark option E, ‘All correct’ as your answer.

Despite (A)/ the obviously (B)/ advantages, (C)/ is it really worth-while to invest in the device? (D)

Question 18

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

My friend (1)/ deserved (2)/ to succeed (3)/ for he worked hard. (4)

Question 19

Direction: In each question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words printed in bold may either be misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (5), i.e., ‘All are correct’, as your answer.

Wealth is the abundance of valuable financial assets (1) or physical possessions (2) which can be convoluted (3) into a form that can be used for transactions. (4)

Question 20

Direction: In the following question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. The words are numbered as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these four words may be either misspelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The number of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are both correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark option E, i.e., ‘All correct’, as your answer.

About 4,500 private (1)/ and 2000 government hospitals (2)/ are empaneled (3)/ under the scheme. (4)/ All correct (5)