English Language — Vocabulary & Synonyms
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Q.1 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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Q.2 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.3 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.4 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.5 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.6 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.7 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.8 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.9 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.10 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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