Verbal Ability

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Verbal Ability Explained

Here's a detailed explanation of the verbal ability questions:

Vocabulary

  • Synonym for “ephemeral”
    • Answer: Transient
    • Explanation: "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. "Transient" is a synonym because it also means temporary or short-lived.

Grammar – Sentence Correction

  • Identify and correct the error in the sentence: “She don’t like coffee.”
    • Answer: She doesn’t like coffee.
    • Explanation: The verb "do" must agree with the subject. The correct form for the third person singular (she) is "doesn't" instead of "don't."

Reading Comprehension

  • Main idea of the passage
    • Answer: [Varies based on the passage]
    • Explanation: To find the main idea, summarize the central theme or the primary point that the passage communicates.

Critical Reasoning

  • Evaluate the argument: “All students who study regularly will excel in exams. John studies regularly, so he will excel.”
    • Answer: The argument is valid, assuming no other factors influence exam performance.
    • Explanation: The argument is logically valid if we assume that studying regularly is the sole determinant of excelling in exams. However, in reality, other factors could affect exam performance.

Sentence Completion

  • The novel had a _______ ending that left readers in awe.
    • Answer: Mesmerizing
    • Explanation: "Mesmerizing" means captivating or fascinating, which fits the context of an ending that leaves readers in awe.

Para Jumbles

  • Rearrange sentences: A. He opened the door. B. She entered the room. C. They greeted each other warmly.
    • Answer: C, A, B
    • Explanation: Start with "C" (They greeted each other warmly), then "A" (He opened the door), followed by "B" (She entered the room) to form a logical sequence.

Idioms and Phrases

  • Meaning of “Bite the bullet”
    • Answer: To endure a painful experience with courage.
    • Explanation: This idiom means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely.
  • Meaning of “Kick the bucket”
    • Answer: To die.
    • Explanation: This idiom is a colloquial way to refer to death.

One Word Substitution

  • Term for a person who studies birds
    • Answer: Ornithologist
    • Explanation: An ornithologist specializes in the study of birds.
  • Term for a person who can speak two languages fluently
    • Answer: Bilingual
    • Explanation: A bilingual person is proficient in two languages.

Direct and Indirect Speech

  • Convert “She said, ‘I will come tomorrow'” into indirect speech.
    • Answer: She said that she would come the next day.
    • Explanation: In indirect speech, "I will" changes to "she would," and "tomorrow" changes to "the next day."
  • Convert “He exclaimed, ‘What a beautiful view!'” into indirect speech.
    • Answer: He exclaimed with admiration that it was a beautiful view.
    • Explanation: In indirect speech, "What a beautiful view!" is reported as "a beautiful view," with "exclaimed with admiration" added to convey the emotion.

Active and Passive Voice

  • Change “The cat chased the mouse” to passive voice.
    • Answer: The mouse was chased by the cat.
    • Explanation: In passive voice, the object of the action ("the mouse") becomes the subject, and the subject of the action ("the cat") follows the verb in a prepositional phrase.
  • Change “She has written a novel” to passive voice.
    • Answer: A novel has been written by her.
    • Explanation: In passive voice, "a novel" becomes the subject of the sentence, and "has been written" is the passive construction.

Vocabulary – Antonyms

  • Antonym for “Benevolent”
    • Answer: Malevolent
    • Explanation: "Benevolent" means showing kindness, whereas "malevolent" means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Grammar – Parts of Speech

  • Identify the part of speech for the word “Enthusiastic”
    • Answer: Adjective
    • Explanation: "Enthusiastic" describes a noun, hence it is an adjective.

Critical Reasoning – Inference

  • What can be inferred from the given information?
    • Explanation: Inference questions require reading between the lines to understand implications beyond the explicit text. The correct answer will depend on the scenario provided.

Sentence Completion

  • Her argument was so convincing that it left no room for _______.
    • Answer: Doubt
    • Explanation: The sentence suggests that the argument was so strong that it eliminated any possibility of doubt.

Para Jumbles

  • Rearrange sentences: A. The sun set over the horizon. B. The sky turned shades of orange and pink. C. People gathered to watch the beautiful spectacle.
    • Answer: B, A, C
    • Explanation: Start with "B" (The sky turned shades of orange and pink), then "A" (The sun set over the horizon), followed by "C" (People gathered to watch the beautiful spectacle) to create a coherent narrative.