Monday, 11 January 2021

GUESSING MEANING FROM THE CONTEXT

 

•      Guess the meaning of words in bold from the context. Choose the options from the answers given.

•      1. The judgment of a good leader should not be coloured by prejudices

•      a) tolerance                              b) bias

•      c) broadmindedness                d) dishonesty

•      2. A balanced diet is crucial for maintaining one’s health and fitness.

•      a) peripheral                            b) necessary

•      c) optional                               d) unnecessary

•      Crucial:essential (NECESSARY)

•      3. She is very kind and empathetic to patients

•      a) indifferent                           b) compassionate

•      C rude                                     d)careless

•      4. Domestic servants are well paid these days

•      a) foreign                                 b) intern

•      c) household                           d) private

•      5.Many modern buildings  have superfluous decoration

•      a) good                                    b) more than needed

•      c) beautiful                              d) attractive

•      6. The player was at the pinnacle of his career when he died

•      a) famous                                b) shining

c) peak                                    d) rich

•      7. The water in the pond is stagnant and so smells bad.

•      a) clear                                     b) dirty

•      c) not moving                         d) dark

 

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•      8.The politician paid rich tributes on the death of his friend

•      a) homage                   b) cry bitterly

•      c) sacrifice                   d) praises

 

•      9. His ancestral property was located at a remote place

•      a) ancient                     b) rustic

•      c) distant                     d) local

 

•      10. Many farmers are commiting suicide on account of their inability to pay back their debt

•      a) dues                                    b) arrears

•      c) salary                       d) finances

 

•      11. The behaviour of the criminal was rather detestable

•      a) commendable                      b)despicable

•      c) mysterious                           d) puzzling

 

•      12. The health care services in India are understaffed

•      a) ample                                   b)inadequate

c)sufficient                              d) excess

 

 

 

 

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