Directions (Qs. 1 - 10): In each question given below, four words are printed in bold letters. One of these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e. 'All words are Correct', as your answer.
1. The incongrunt statement made by the speaker has caused confusion among the audience, as it contradicts his previous statements.
A) incongrunt B) confusion C) audience D) contradicts E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Incongruent’ is the correct spelling. The word “incongruent” refers to objects, ideas, or other things that do not match or fit together with the previous ones.
Ans: A
2. The pleothra of new technologies available has created a conundrum for consumers, who must wisely navigate the labyrinth of available options.
A) conundrum B) pleothra C) labyrinth D) consumers E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Plethora’ is the correct spelling. The word “Plethora” refers to an abundance or excess of something, often implying that there is too much and that it is overwhelming or undesirable.
Ans: B
3. . The majestic mwhales in the ocean are facing extintion due to the adverse effects of human activities such as pollution and overfishing.
A) majestic B) adverse C) extintion D) activities E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Extinction’ is the correct spelling. The word ‘extinction’ refers to the complete disappearance or loss of something, like a biological group, a species, an event, custom, or skill.
Ans: C
4. The audacity of the robbers to steal from a crowded market in broad daylight has left the citizens feeling vulnarable and insecure.
A) audacity B) broad C) insecure D) vulnarable E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Vulnerable’ is the correct spelling. The word ‘vulnerable’ refers to being open to harm, injury, or attack, either physically or emotionally. It can also refer to being exposed to criticism or damage due to a lack of protection or defense.
Ans: D
5. The fortitude and perseverence of the survivors in the face of such adversity as this earthquake is a testament to the human spirit.
A) fortitude B) testament C) perseverence D) adversity E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Perseverance’ is the correct spelling. “Perseverance” is the quality of continuing to work hard and persist in the face of difficulties or setbacks.
Ans: C
6. The ubiquituos smartphone has become an indispensable tool in our daily lives and has revolutionized the way we interact with the world.
A) indispensable B) ubiquituos C) interact D) revolutionized E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Ubiquitous’ is the correct spelling. The word “Ubiquitous” refers to something that is widespread or constantly present in many places.
Ans: B
7. The reverbrations from the enormous explosion were felt for miles and caused widespread panic and chaos in the city.
A) reverbrations B) widespread C) enormous D) chaos E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Reverberations’ is the correct spelling. The word "Reverberations" refers to echoes, resonances, or after-effects of a sound, event, or phenomenon.
Ans: A
8. The ephemerel nature of life has been a source of inspiration and contemplation for many spiritual leaders throughout history.
A) ephemerel B) contemplation C) spiritual D) inspiration E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Ephemeral’ is the correct spelling. The word "Ephemeral" means lasting only for a very short time or transitory. It can describe things that are temporary, short-lived, or fleeting, such as the blooms of certain flowers or the childhood of a person.
Ans: A
9. The incognito visitor made a clandastine trip to the classified facility by evading tight security
A) incognito B) clandastine C) classified D) evading E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Clandestine’ is the correct spelling. The word "Clandestine" means secret or hidden, often done in a way that is not openly acknowledged or in violation of regulations or laws. It can refer to actions or activities that are meant to be kept confidential or unknown to others.
Ans: B
10. The benavolent dictator was loved by the citizens for his generosity but was criticized for his authoritarian rule and lack of freedom.
A) criticized B) generosity C) benavolent D) authoritarian E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Benevolent’ is the correct spelling. The word "Benevolent" refers to a kind, generous, and well-intentioned attitude or behavior. It is often used to describe individuals or actions that aim to help or benefit others without expectation of reward.
Ans: C
SPELLING BASED
Directions (Qs. 11 - 20): In each question below, four words are given. Find the correctly spelt word from those words. If all the words are incorrect, choose the option 'E' (All words are incorrect/All words are correct) as per its requirement.
11. A) Miscellaneous B) Umbilical C) Prophesy D) Accomodation E) All words are incorrect
Explanation: ‘Accomodation’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Accommodation’ is correct word. Accommodation means a room or place where you will stay or an agreement about sharing something.
Ans: D
12. A) Aesthetic B) Equivocal C) Catastrophy D) Ingenious E) All words are incorrect
Explanation: ‘Catastrophy’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Catastrophe’ is correct word. A catastrophe is an event resulting in great loss and misfortune.
Ans: C
13. A) Attendance B) Affluence C) Alliance D) Affilate E) All words are incorrect
Explanation: ‘Affilate’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Affiliate’ is correct word. An affiliate is a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization.
Ans: D
14. A) Accelarate B) Accumulate C) Accomplice D) Accommodate E) All words are incorrect
Explanation: ‘Accelarate’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Accelerate’ is correct word. Accelerate means to speed up.
Ans: A
15. A) Commencement B) Continuation C) Recentment D) Triangulation E) All words are incorrect
Explanation: ‘Recentment’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Resentment’ is correct word. Resentment is a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
Ans: C
16. A) Acheivement B) Malicious C) Acknowledge D) Manageable E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Acheivement’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Achievement’ is correct word. An achievement is a thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.
Ans: A
17. A) Beneficial B) Obsesion C) Buoyant D) Occurrence E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Obsesion’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Obsession’ is correct word. Obsession may be an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will.
Ans: B
18. A) Characteristic B) Palliation C) Coherance D) Parliament E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Coherance’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Coherence’ is correct word. Coherence means “to stick together”.
Ans: C
19. A) Courageous B) Plagiarize C) Decieve D) Possession E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Decieve’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Deceive’ is correct word. Deceive means ‘to make someone believe something that is not true.’
Ans: C
20. A) Exhilarate B) Routine C) Sacrilegeous D) Facsimile E) All words are correct
Explanation: ‘Sacrilegeous’ is the misspelt word here. ‘Sacrilegious’ is correct word. Sacrilegious means extremely disrespectful towards something considered sacred.
Ans: C
