Pragmatic (Find Synonym)

• Intelligent
• Wise
• Religious
• Practical
Correct Option: D  [ Practical ]

Remark:

The news ___ very surprising.

• is
• are
• have
• has
Correct Option: A  [ is ]

Remark: "News" is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb.

Identify the synonym for the underlined word in the sentence below:
He was dismayed when he discovered that his favourite book was lost.

• confused
• scare
• worried
• frightened
Correct Option: C  [ worried ]

Remark: "dismayed" meaning: upset, worried, or agitated

__________ hundred rupee note you found on the road belongs to me.

• the
• a
• an
• No article is needed.
Correct Option: A  [ the ]

Remark: "The" is used to indicate specific note mentioned here.

My neighbour has a son and a daughter : the former is a teacher, the _______ is a nurse.

• later
• latter
• next
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ latter ]

Remark:

Can we expect the results of the exams _______ the end of May?

• until
• on
• about
• by
Correct Option: D  [ by ]

Remark:

You and I am going (a)/ to take part (b)/ in the meeting tomorrow. (c)/ No error. (d)

• a
• b
• c
• d
Correct Option: A  [ a ]

Remark: 'are' in place of 'am'

Turn _____ the television.

• of
• off
• on
• down
Correct Option: B  [ off ]

Remark:

He complied _____________ my request.

• with
• by
• of
• through
Correct Option: A  [ with ]

Remark:

"Call up" means:

• recollect
• anticipate
• befriend
• invite
Correct Option: D  [ recollect ]

Remark: "Call up": recall knowledge from memory (remember, retrieve).