1. Choose the right word for the given definition. the lowest part
<p>"Bottom" refers to the lowest part of something, such as the bottom of a container, a structure, or a hierarchy.</p>
<p>"Lot" refers to a plot of land or a large number or quantity.</p>
<p>"Moment" refers to a brief period of time or an important point in time.</p>
<p>"Promise" refers to a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that something will happen.</p>
2. Choose the right word for the given definition. bad or hurting others
<p>"Cruel" means causing pain or suffering to others intentionally or without remorse.</p>
<p>"Afraid" means feeling fear or apprehension.</p>
<p>"Clever" means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas.</p>
<p>"Hunt" means to pursue and capture or kill wild animals for sport or food.</p>
3. Choose the right word for the given definition. at last or at the end
<p>"Finally" means at last or at the end of a series of events.</p>
<p>"Angry" means feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility.</p>
<p>"Clever" means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas.</p>
<p>"Reply" means to respond verbally or in writing to someone.</p>
4. Choose the right definition for the given word. safe
<p>"Safe" means not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.</p>
<p>"Fool" refers to a person who lacks good sense or judgment; a silly or stupid person.</p>
<p>"Having much or many" refers to having a large quantity of something.</p>
<p>"Not seen" means not visible or not able to be perceived with the eyes.</p>
5. Check the sentence with the bolded word that makes better sense.
<p>In sentence (a), "attack" does not fit well with "pictures" in the context of email messages.</p>
<p>It seems out of place and unclear what is meant by "attack pictures."</p>
<p>Sentence (b) is clear and grammatically correct, stating a common fear (arachnophobia) that some people have towards spiders.</p>
6. Choose the answer that best fits the question. Where does a columnist work?
Columnists are writers who contribute regular columns or articles to newspapers, expressing their opinions or perspectives on various topics.
7. Choose the one that is similar in meaning to the given word. columnist
A columnist is a type of journalist who regularly writes opinion pieces or columns for a newspaper or magazine.
8. Choose the one that is similar in meaning to the given word. haunt
To "haunt" means to cause repeated distress or anxiety to someone, which aligns with the idea of terrorizing.
9. Choose the answer that best fits the question. What is stored in a reservoir?
<p>A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.</p>
<p>It stores water that can be used for various purposes such as drinking, irrigation, or hydroelectric power generation.</p>
10. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank. They had three minutes to find their way out of the _____.
<p>In the context of the sentence, a "maze" is a complex network of paths or passages designed to confuse those navigating it, often used as a puzzle or challenge.</p>
<p>"Maze" refers to a complex and confusing network of paths or passages, typically designed as a puzzle or challenge to navigate through.</p>
<p>It can also metaphorically describe any confusing or intricate situation where finding a way forward is difficult or uncertain.</p>
11. The tiles had lovely designs on them and also pieces of _____.
<p>Amber refers to fossilized tree resin that often contains insects or other organic matter trapped within it.</p>
<p>It can be used decoratively, especially in tiles or jewelry, due to its aesthetic qualities and the preserved organisms within.</p>
12. Mark the correct word as synonym of “affluent”.
<p><strong>"Affluent"</strong> refers to having a great deal of money or wealth, making <strong>"wealthy" an appropriate synonym</strong>.</p>
<p>The other options do not convey a similar meaning. If you want to learn more about synonyms and their usages, you can check resources like the Merriam-Webster Dictionary or Thesaurus.com.</p>
13. “The invigilator could not detect that the two boys were exchanging notes under his nose .” What is the meaning of the marked portion ?
<p>The meaning of the marked portion <strong>“under his nose”</strong> in the sentence refers to <strong>(B) Right in front</strong>. This phrase implies that the action is taking place in plain sight, very close to the invigilator, yet it went unnoticed.</p>
14. A six-faced die is made in such a way that the sum of the dots on the opposite faces are always equal. Which of the following pairs is not opposite facing pair of the die ?
<p>On a standard six-faced die, the opposite faces are arranged such that the sums of the dots on each pair add up to 7. The correct pairs of opposite faces are:</p>
<ul>
<li>1 opposite 6</li>
<li>2 opposite 5</li>
<li>3 opposite 4</li>
</ul>
<p>Based on this arrangement, the pair that is <strong>not</strong> an opposite facing pair on the die is <strong>(A) 1, 4</strong>.</p>
15. Two bells A and B are rung such that the bell A rings at every 30 minutes and the bell B rings at every 25 minutes. If both the bells start ringing simultaneously at 6 am, then the very next simultaneous ring will be at the time :
<p>To find the next simultaneous ringing of bells A and B, determine the <strong>LCM</strong> of their ringing intervals.</p>
<ul>
<li>Bell A rings every <strong>30 minutes</strong>.</li>
<li>Bell B rings every <strong>25 minutes</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Find the LCM of 30 and 25.</strong></p>
<p>The prime factorization is:</p>
<ul>
<li>30 = <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml">2×3×52 \times 3 \times 5</span><br /></span></li>
<li>25 = <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml">525^2</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Calculate the LCM.</strong></p>
<p>The LCM takes the highest power of each prime:</p>
<ul>
<li>LCM = <span class="katex"><span class="katex-mathml">21×31×52=2×3×25=1502^1 \times 3^1 \times 5^2 = 2 \times 3 \times 25 = 150</span><br /></span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Convert LCM to time.</strong></p>
<p>150 minutes = 2 hours and 30 minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Determine the next simultaneous ringing time.</strong></p>
<p>Starting at <strong>6:00 AM</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>6:00 AM + 2 hours 30 minutes = <strong>8:30 AM</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>The next simultaneous ring will be at <strong>(B) 8:30 AM</strong>.</p>
16. Which of the following is a collective noun for ships ?
<p>The collective noun for ships is <strong>fleet</strong>. A fleet refers to a group of ships operating together, typically under the same ownership or for a common purpose, such as naval or commercial operations.</p>
<p><strong>Other options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Pack</strong>: Commonly used for groups of animals, like wolves or dogs.</li>
<li><strong>Herd</strong>: Used for groups of larger animals, such as cattle or elephants.</li>
<li><strong>Swarm</strong>: Typically refers to a large group of insects, particularly bees.</li>
</ul>