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Well, I don’t think I will be here to answer the phone. (Identify part of speech of 'Well')
A)
Interjection
B)
Preposition
C)
Pronoun
'Well' at the beginning of the sentence expresses a pause or hesitation before speaking, so it functions as an interjection. It is not a preposition (which shows relation), nor a pronoun (which replaces a noun).
Feel under the weather
A)
feel unwanted
B)
angry
C)
feel sleepy
D)
feelill
"Feel under the weather" is an idiom meaning "to feel slightly ill or unwell." Among the options, "feel ill" matches this meaning best. The other options do not fit the idiom.
Eight hours of sleep is good for us as it ............. us.
A)
sensitizes
B)
enervates
C)
hallucinates
D)
energizes
The sentence means that eight hours of sleep is beneficial because it gives us energy. Among the options, "energizes" fits this meaning.
- sensitizes = makes someone more sensitive
- enervates = weakens or drains energy
- hallucinates = causes false perceptions
- energizes = gives energy, refreshes
So the correct answer is "energizes".
City life is starting to grow........... me.
A)
on
B)
for
C)
around
D)
without
The correct phrasal verb is "grow on me," which means to become more pleasant or appealing over time. So the sentence becomes: "City life is starting to grow on me." The other options do not form the correct idiomatic expression.
How many years do clean living and healthy habits add to a life of a woman and man respectively?
A)
10 years for aman and 5 years fora woman
B)
15 years for a man and 7 years for a woman
C)
11 years fora man and 5 years for a woman
D)
None of these
The question asks for the exact number of years clean living and healthy habits add to the life of a woman and a man respectively. Among the given options, the commonly cited figure in such passages is different from all three numerical choices provided. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'. Options (a), (b), and (c) do not match the stated pair correctly.
Glory (Opposite meaning)
A)
Splendor
B)
Debasement
C)
Fame
D)
Reputation
"Glory" means honor, praise, fame, or splendor. Its opposite is "debasement," which means lowering in dignity or value. The other options—"splendor," "fame," and "reputation"—are all related to positive meanings of glory, not opposites.
You must know the......... of a job before you take it up.
A)
long and short
B)
ins and outs
C)
all and sundry
D)
right and wrong
The sentence means you should know all the details of a job before accepting it. The idiom "ins and outs" means the complete details or inner workings of something. So, the correct sentence is: "You must know the ins and outs of a job before you take it up."
Why others are incorrect:
- (a) "long and short" means the main point or summary, not detailed knowledge.
- (c) "all and sundry" means everyone, not related to understanding a job.
- (d) "right and wrong" refers to moral correctness, not job details.
Conjecture
A)
Grave
B)
Outward
C)
To guess
D)
Toclaim
"Conjecture" means to form an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information; in other words, to guess. So option (c) is correct. "Grave" means serious, "Outward" means external, and "To claim" means to assert or demand, which are not synonyms.
After the Tornado hit, my house was completely destroyed.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
This is a simple sentence because it contains only one independent clause: "my house was completely destroyed." The opening phrase "After the Tornado hit" is a subordinate adverbial phrase/clause element giving time, but the main sentence structure remains one clause. A complex sentence would have one independent clause and one dependent clause; a compound sentence would have two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
The thief disappeared .............
A)
inaminute
B)
immediately
C)
inthe blink ofan eye
D)
in front ofme
The sentence needs an idiom meaning ‘very quickly’. The correct idiom is ‘in the blink of an eye’, which means almost instantly. ‘Immediately’ is close in meaning but the question asks for the idiomatic completion. ‘In front of me’ does not fit the meaning, and ‘in a minute’ is not an idiom and is less precise here.
What does smoking lead to?
A)
Cancer of the throat
B)
Cancer of the liver
C)
Cancer of the throat and lungs
D)
Brain cancer
Smoking is a major risk factor for cancers of the respiratory tract, especially the throat and lungs. Among the given options, this is the most correct and complete answer. Cancer of the liver and brain cancer are not the usual primary consequences highlighted in such questions.
Don’t worry, the present disturbance will soon ........
A)
blow over
B)
blow down
C)
blow away
D)
blow up
The idiom 'blow over' means to pass away, end gradually, or be forgotten without serious consequences. So the sentence means the present disturbance will soon subside. The other options do not fit: 'blow down' means knock down by wind, 'blow away' means remove or astonish, and 'blow up' means explode or become angry.
The flowers give ........... a wonderful smell that scents the entire garden.
A)
of
B)
off
C)
out
D)
up
The correct phrasal verb is **give off**, which means to emit or send out something such as smell, light, heat, or gas. So the sentence becomes: "The flowers give off a wonderful smell that scents the entire garden."
- **give of** is not the correct idiom here.
- **give out** usually means distribute or become exhausted, not emit a smell in this context.
- **give up** means surrender or stop trying.
The professional nose and throat specialist asked the author
A)
What his trouble was
B)
What his name was
C)
What his business was
D)
What his intention was
In the passage, the nose and throat specialist is asking the author about the problem he was facing. A doctor would naturally ask, "What is your trouble?" rather than his name, business, or intention. So option (a) is correct.
Iwas completely worn............... after our hike.
A)
onto
B)
up
C)
down
D)
out
The correct phrasal verb is "worn out," which means exhausted or extremely tired. So the sentence becomes: "I was completely worn out after our hike."
Why others are incorrect:
- "worn up" is not the correct idiom here.
- "worn down" means gradually weakened or defeated, but not the usual expression for being physically exhausted after exercise.
- "worn onto" is not a valid phrasal verb in this context.
He knew hehada............ chance of winning the election.
A)
good
B)
well
C)
better
D)
best
The correct phrase is "had a good chance of winning." Here, "chance" is a noun, so it is modified by the adjective "good". "Well" is an adverb, so it cannot correctly describe the noun "chance." "Better" and "best" are comparative and superlative forms, but this sentence does not require comparison.
He cannot live ina closed apartment. Heis.........
A)
Claustrophobic
B)
Congested
C)
Acrophobic
D)
Sensitive
A person who cannot live in a closed or confined apartment likely suffers from claustrophobia, which is fear or discomfort in enclosed spaces. So 'claustrophobic' fits best. 'Congested' means crowded, 'acrophobic' means fear of heights, and 'sensitive' does not match the context.
The moon is full; the stars are out.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
The sentence has two independent clauses: "The moon is full" and "the stars are out." They are joined by a semicolon, which works like a coordinating conjunction here. Since each clause can stand alone, the sentence is a compound sentence. It is not simple because it has more than one clause, and it is not complex because there is no subordinate clause.
Protects (Opposite meaning)
A)
Defends
B)
Deprives
C)
Deserts
D)
Devises
"Protects" means guards or defends. The opposite is to abandon or leave unguarded, which matches "deserts."
Why others are wrong:
- (a) Defends = similar to protects, not opposite.
- (b) Deprives = means takes away, but not the direct antonym of protects.
- (d) Devises = means invents or plans, unrelated.
The chief concern of the specialist lay in:
A)
The nature of the author’s illness
B)
Inhow much he could help the author
C)
Inhow much he could get out of the author
D)
In how quickly he could cure the author’s malady
The specialist’s chief concern is typically the speed of recovery or cure of the patient’s illness. Option (d) matches this idea most directly. Option (a) is too general, while (b) and (c) do not fit the normal meaning of a doctor's concern in a medical context.
When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing.
A)
simple sentence
B)
complex sentence
C)
compound sentence
The sentence has one independent clause, "customers buy less clothing," and one dependent adverbial clause, "When the cost goes up." The word "when" introduces the subordinate clause, making the whole sentence a complex sentence. It is not a simple sentence because it has a subordinate clause, and it is not a compound sentence because there are no two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
A good salesman must be able to............ to close the deal.
A)
think on his feet
B)
stand on his feet
C)
work on his feet
D)
none of these
The idiom "think on his feet" means to react quickly and make smart decisions in a difficult or unexpected situation. A good salesman often needs this ability to handle objections and persuade the customer to close the deal. The other options are not standard idioms in this context.
Maria seemed more ............... than relaxed at the picnic.
A)
uncomfortably
B)
comfortably
C)
uncomfortable
D)
comforted
The sentence needs an adjective after the linking verb 'seemed' to describe Maria’s state. 'More uncomfortable than relaxed' is grammatically correct and fits the meaning. 'Uncomfortably' is an adverb, while 'comfortably' and 'comforted' do not convey the intended contrast.
Ifwe finished our work quickly, we can go to the movies. (Identify part of speech of 'quickly')
A)
Verb
B)
Adverb
C)
Adjective
'Quickly' modifies the verb 'finished' by telling how the work was done, so it is an adverb. A verb names an action, and an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, which 'quickly' does not do here.
They finally saw............. and closed the business deal.
A)
eye to eye
B)
eye for an eye
C)
Itol
D)
face to face
The sentence means the parties finally agreed on the same viewpoint before closing the deal. The idiom 'see eye to eye' means to agree or be in complete accord. 'Eye for an eye' means retaliation or revenge, and 'face to face' means meeting directly, but it does not express agreement. Option (c) is not a valid idiom.