Directions (1-10): In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are numbered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or is inappropriate and mark it as your answer.
Q1. Reports of spam (a) / calls from international numbers have increased (b) / sharply (c) / in the last coupal (d) / of weeks. All correct (e)
Q2. The weather forecast predicts (a) / scattered showers (b) / and occasional thunderstroms (c) / throughout the week (d) /. All correct (e)
Q3. The artist used vibrant (a) / colors and intricate (b) / details to create (c) / a stunning portait (d) /. All correct (e)
Q4. The patient was diganosed (a) / with a rare and (b) / potentially life-threatening (c) / disorder (d) /. All correct (e)
Q5. The company implemented (a) / a new sefety (b) / policy to ensure (c) / the well-being (d) / of its employees. All correct (e)
Q6. The scientist conducted a series of experiments (a) / to test the hypothisis (b) / and gather data (c) / for his ground-breaking research (d) /. All correct (e)
Q7. The chef prepared a delicious (a) / three-course meal (b) / using fresh, locally sourced (c) / ingridients (d) /. All correct (e)
Q8. The hotel offers a wide range of accomodations (a) / including luxurious suites (b) / with breathtaking views (c) / of the mountains (d) /. All correct (e)
Q9. The scientist conducted a series (a) / of experiments to investigate (b) / the chemical reactions (c) / and their subsequant (d) / effects. All correct (e)
Q10. The construction workers wore (a) / high-visibility jakets (b) / for their own safety (c) / and to ensure visibility (d) / on the site. All correct (e)
Solutions
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “couple”. Couple is defined as two people or things of the same sort considered together; link or combine (something) with something else; join to form a pair. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Spam refers to unsolicited or unwanted electronic messages, typically sent in bulk, often containing advertising or irrelevant content.
Increased refers to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
Sharply refers to an action or change that occurs abruptly, quickly, or suddenly; in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “thunderstorms”. Thunderstorms is defined as a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Predicts refers to estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
Showers refers to a brief period of rain.
Week refers to the period of seven days generally reckoned from and to midnight on Saturday night.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “portrait”. Portrait is defined as a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Vibrant refers to full of energy and life.
Intricate refers to very complicated or detailed.
Create refers to bring (something) into existence.
S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “diagnosed”. Diagnosed is defined as identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Rare refers to (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
Threatening refers to causing someone to feel vulnerable or at risk.
Disorder refers to a state of confusion; an illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “safety”. Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Implemented refers to put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Ensure refers to make certain of obtaining or providing (something).
Well-being refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “hypothesis”. Hypothesis is defined as a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Experiments refers to a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Data refers to facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
Research refers to the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “ingredients”. Ingredients is defined as any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or a component part or element of something. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Delicious refers to highly pleasant to the taste; delightful.
Meal refers to the food eaten during a meal or any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten.
Sourced refers to obtain from a particular source or find out where (something) can be obtained.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “accommodations”. Accommodations is defined as a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay or the available space for occupants in a building, vehicle, or vessel. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Suite refers to a set of rooms designated for one person’s or family’s use or for a particular purpose.
View refers to a sight or prospect, typically of attractive natural scenery, that can be taken in by the eye from a particular place.
Mountain refers to a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “subsequent”. Subsequent is defined as coming after something in time; following. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Series refers to a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another.
Investigate refers to carry out research or study into (a subject or problem, typically one in a scientific or academic field).
Reaction refers to a chemical process in which substances act mutually on each other and are changed into different substances, or one substance changes into other substances.
S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct spelling should be “jackets”. Jacket is defined as an outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front. All the other words are correctly spelt and used appropriately with the context.
Wore (past tense of wear) refers to have (something) on one’s body as clothing, decoration, or protection.
Safety refers to the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Visibility refers to the state of being able to see or be seen.
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