Question
Which of the following words would fit in the blank
given in Statement D? Directions : A set of seven statements are given below, which when rearranged, form a coherent and meaningful paragraph. Statements 1 and 7 are given to you in the correct order. Rearrange the remaining sentences and answer the questions. 1. In 1981, a freighter called the Primrose ran aground on a coral reef in the Bay of Bengal. A. The surging swell repelled the tribalsā boats, while the strong winds kept blowing their arrows off the mark. B. āWild men, estimate more than 50, carrying various homemade weapons, are making two or three wooden boats,ā the Primroseās captain radioed to his headquarters. C. The sailorās relief at the sight of a possible rescue party ebbed as the men came into view: nearly naked, carrying spears and bows and arrows. D. Winds were high and the surf around the ______ vessel was heaving. E. After a few days stuck in the reef, a watchman reported seeing a group emerge from the jungle on the island a few hundred metres away. 7. After three terrifying days, an Indian navy boat winched the stranded sailors to safety.Solution
The missing word is an adjective that is used to describe the vessel. The word can be used to describe either its qualities like its shape, size, colour or its plight. Therefore, the appropriate words can be helpless, hapless, stranded, large, colourful, etc.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.
When I reached home late, I found my children wa...
In each of the following questions, choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ phrase of words.
Deliber...
- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who is not easily pleased
... Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select āNo substi...
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'...
The power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'.
No other girl ...
She leans back onto the couch, giggling as I swing a makeshift pendulum before her eyes and lower my voice .
...Choose the option which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Behaviour in which somebody pretends to have moral standards or opinions t...Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To walk aimlessly
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