Question
This question consists of a sentence which is divided into
four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify the part which contains an error.Solution
The phrase "Despite of" is incorrect. The correct usage is simply "Despite his sincere efforts" (without "of").The word "Despite" itself means "in spite of," so adding "of" is redundant.Corrected Sentence:"Despite his sincere efforts, he could not convince the committee to approve his proposal."
In each of the following questions, three out of four words given have the same meaning. Mark the number as your answer which is different in meaning fr...
Find the word with the appropriate similar meaning of the word in Italic from the options given:
His jovial demeanor brightened up the room.
1) Whenever she
2) weights for me
3) she gives me a
4) long stare.
5) No error
1) he tried to
2) very his diet
3) after the suggestion
4) of the doctor
5) No error
This syrup will _______ you quickly
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Derision
1) I except that
2) I am short
3) tempered, but
4) so are you.
5) No error
Find the appropriate answer.
Obscure
- In the following sentence, choose the word similar in meaning to the bold word to fill in the blank.
The soldiers showed valour on the battlefield,...
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