In each of the questions given below, two sentences have been given with one word omitted in each of them. Among the given options, identify the most suitable word which can fit in both the given blanks.
1)
(A) The driver and madam in charge gave him__________answers about the waste being thrown in the open in violation of Covid protocols.
(B) Two pedestrians were injured when a motorcyclist was forced to take__________ action and collided with them.
A. Elusive
B. Emotive
C. Excessive
D. Evasive
E. None of these.
Sol:
The given blanks will be filled in with an adjective. These statements are indicating towards the escape from the situation. Here, ‘evasive’ is the most suitable word for both the blanks.
Emotive- arousing or able to arouse intense feelings.
Elusive- difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Evasive- directed towards avoidance or escape/ tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation,
especially by responding only indirectly.
Excessive- more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
2)
(A) Sanjay Dhingra is a rumdrinking_________inventorentrepreneur whose rivals are all out to destroy him, unleashing power, seduction, theft and forgery.
(B) As long as the company president acts like a_________by ignoring his advisers, he will have no friends at his own business.
A. Contemptuous
B. Deferential
C. Revenant
D. Maverick
E. None of these.
Sol:
Here, we can infer that the blanks will be filled in with a noun. We will eliminate options (a) and
(b) because these are adjectives. Among the remaining options, ‘maverick’ is the suitable choice.
Contemptuous (adj.) – showing contempt; scornful.
Deferential (adj.) – showing deference; respectful.
Revenant (noun) – a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead
Maverick (noun) – an unorthodox or independent-minded person
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
3)
(A) The already downcast team fell into a deeper state of________after they lost every single regular season game this year.
(B) The dejected cancer patient’s showed on her face after another round of chemotherapy that was unlikely to work.
A. Impasse
B. Despondence
C. Desolation
D. Volition
E. None of these.
Sol:
Both the given sentences have given a negative inference. Here, ‘despondence’ is the suitable choice to complete these sentences.
Impasse (noun) – a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
Despondence (noun) – feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless.
Desolation (noun) – a state of complete emptiness or destruction
Volition (noun) – an act of making a choice or decision
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
4)
(A) Some City Council members favor saving money through_______of older officers.
(B) Although John’s grandfather was almost eighty years old, he still moved with________ .
A. Attrition
B. Hiatus
C. Callous
D. Alacrity
E. None of these.
Sol:
Here, the first statement mentions reducing the number of the employees whereas the second sentence makes mention of living with cheerfulness. Here, ‘attrition’ can fit in the first sentence whereas ‘alacrity’ is the correct word for the second sentence. Hence, option (e) is the correct answer.
Attrition- the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure/ a decrease in the number of staff or personnel.
Hiatus- a short pause in which nothing happens or is said, or a space where something is missing.
Callous- unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people.
Alacrity- brisk and cheerful readiness.
