English Language — Vocabulary & Synonyms Questions & Answers

Q.41 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Fill in the blank: 'The athlete's _____ performance in the tournament earned him a sponsorship deal.'

A mediocre

B outstanding

C poor

D average

Correct Answer: B. outstanding

EXPLANATION

An outstanding performance would logically result in earning a sponsorship deal, not mediocre or poor performance.

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Q.42 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Arrange the sentences in correct order:
A) The researcher discovered a new species of butterfly.
B) She spent months in the rainforest collecting samples.
C) Her findings were published in a prestigious journal.
D) This discovery opened new avenues for conservation efforts.

A B, A, C, D

B A, B, C, D

C B, C, A, D

D C, A, B, D

Correct Answer: A. B, A, C, D

EXPLANATION

The logical sequence is: preparation (B) → discovery (A) → publication (C) → impact (D).

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Q.43 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

What is the meaning of 'PERNICIOUS'?

A Helpful and beneficial

B Harmfully persistent and insidious

C Quick and temporary

D Obvious and visible

Correct Answer: B. Harmfully persistent and insidious

EXPLANATION

Pernicious means having a harmful effect in a subtle way; destructive yet seemingly innocent.

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Q.44 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Identify the incorrect statement: 'Despite her illness, she came to the office.' Which correction is needed?

A No error

B 'Despite' should be 'Although'

C 'came' should be 'come'

D 'to the office' should be 'for the office'

Correct Answer: A. No error

EXPLANATION

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Despite' followed by a noun phrase is the proper construction.

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Q.45 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Read the passage and answer: 'The advent of artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors. Companies are increasingly adopting AI to enhance efficiency. However, concerns about job displacement persist.' What is the main idea?

A AI technology is entirely negative for employment

B AI has transformed industries but raises employment concerns

C Companies should avoid using AI

D Job displacement is inevitable in all sectors

Correct Answer: B. AI has transformed industries but raises employment concerns

EXPLANATION

The passage discusses AI's revolutionary impact while acknowledging concerns, presenting a balanced view of benefits and challenges.

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Q.46 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'LAUDABLE'?

A Praiseworthy

B Commendable

C Reprehensible

D Admirable

Correct Answer: C. Reprehensible

EXPLANATION

Laudable means worthy of praise. Reprehensible means deserving criticism or disapproval, making it the opposite.

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Q.47 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the event, I would have attended.'

A had

B have

C would have

D did

Correct Answer: A. had

EXPLANATION

The correct form of past conditional is 'If + had + past participle', so 'had known' is correct.

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Q.48 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

What does the word 'SANGUINE' mean?

A Bloody or violent

B Optimistic and positive

C Angry and aggressive

D Sad and melancholic

Correct Answer: B. Optimistic and positive

EXPLANATION

Sanguine means optimistic or positive about future outcomes, despite difficulties.

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Q.49 Medium Vocabulary & Synonyms

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until next week.'

A No error

B 'have' should be replaced with 'has'

C 'decided' should be replaced with 'decide'

D 'postpone' should be replaced with 'postponed'

Correct Answer: B. 'have' should be replaced with 'has'

EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular in British English; hence 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.

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Q.50 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms

Select the word that is most similar in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL'.

A Transient

B Permanent

C Substantial

D Eternal

Correct Answer: A. Transient

EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient is the closest synonym, meaning temporary or fleeting.

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