Question
Directions: In each question below, word is used in four
different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. (A) He feigned illness to avoid going to the party. (B) The politician feigned the attention of his listeners to non-controversial issues. (C) On the phone, he feigned his sister’s voice and said that he was not at home. (D) He introduced me as his cousin, and everyone feigned to believe it.Solution
Feign - pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). The word feign is incorrectly used in the sentence B. In other sentence, feign is correctly used.
In the following question a sentence or a phrase is given which can be substituted by one word. Choose the most appropriate word explaining the sentenc...
Directions : Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in bold. If none of options conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your ans...
I. It is the most efficient method ever.
II. It is still highly inefficient, and this inefficiency inspires hope.
(a) Despite
Directions: Sentences are given below with phrasal verbs highlighted in bold that may be grammatically or contextually wrong. Find the correct answer ...
Choose the correct word that can replace the given phrase.
a person who is hesitant or unsure about an action or decision
Walk or behave in a proud or boastful way
Choose the correct word that can replace the given phrase.
a person who is indifferent or apathetic towards emotions or feelings
Direction: Identify the sentence in which the given phrasal verb is used CORRECTLY.
Call Out
A. The manager decided to call out the empl...
Choose the correct word that can replace the given phrase.
an exaggerated and often romanticized view of something
a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking.
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