English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2024-06th April

Directions (1-5): In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.

Q1.
(A) Interpret
(B) Truce
(C) Intentional
(D) Fighting

(a)A and B
(b)B and C
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
(e)A and D

Q2.
(A) Undergo
(B) Despoil
(C) Reverence
(D) Experience

(a)A and B
(b)B and C
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
(e)A and D

Q3.
(A) Repudiate
(B) Turbulence
(C) Disorder
(D) Devastate

(a)A and B
(b)B and C
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
(e)A and D

Q4.
(A) Smugness
(B) Sarcastic
(C) Dissatisfaction
(D) Incite

(a)A and B
(b)B and C
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
(e)A and D

Q5.
(A) Defiance
(B) Disobedience
(C) Pernicious
(D) Pliable

(a)A and B
(b)B and C
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
(e)A and D

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. B and D are opposite in meaning with each other.
Truce: an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.

S2. Ans. (e)
Sol. A and D are similar in meaning with each other. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. B and C are similar in meaning with each other. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. A and C are opposite in meaning with each other. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
Smugness: excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. A and B are similar in meaning with each other. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
Defiance: open resistance; bold disobedience.