Correct Usage of Word MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Correct Usage of Word - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Sprig: A small stem or branch, especially one with leaves or flowers, used typically for decoration or garnishing. (डंठल, शाखा)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: She garnished the dish with a fresh sprig of parsley.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "sprig" to refer to a small branch or stem of parsley, often used for decoration in culinary contexts.
• Sentence B: He wore a sprig of a silver chain around his neck.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "sprig" as it refers to jewelry, which does not align with the usual meaning of a small plant stem or branch.
• Sentence C: The sprig from the tree broke off as the wind grew stronger.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "sprig" to refer to a part of a tree breaking off. While it refers to a branch or stem, it is not the most common usage of the term in this context.
• Hence, only Sentence A accurately uses the word "sprig" in its correct context.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Only A."

The correct answer is option 2.

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• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Rise: to go up, move upward; to increase in level, amount, or number; to become higher. (उठना, बढ़ना, ऊपर की ओर जाना)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The sun began to rise over the horizon, promising a new day.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "rise" to describe the sun moving upward from the horizon.
• Sentence B: Her determination allowed her to rise up the book to the top of her class.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "rise". The phrase "rise up the book" is not a correct or standard usage.
• Sentence C: They experienced a significant rise in their technological capabilities.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "rise" to describe an increase in technological capabilities.
• So, both sentences A and C correctly use the word "rise", while sentence B does not.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

The correct answer is option 4.

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• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Manage: to be in charge of or control something, or to succeed in doing something despite difficulties. (प्रबंध करना, नियंत्रित करना)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: She found it difficult to manage her time while working two jobs.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "manage" to describe controlling or organizing time.
• Sentence B: The company hired a new CEO to manage up the profit reports.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "manage". The phrase "manage up" is not a correct or standard usage.
• Sentence C: After the accident, it was hard for him to manage his emotions.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "manage" to describe controlling or dealing with emotions.
• So, both sentences A and C correctly use the word "manage", while sentence B does not.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Rage: a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control; a current or popular trend. (क्रोध, गुस्सा, प्रचलित)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The rage against the new policy was evident in the protesters' shouts.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "rage" to describe a strong feeling of anger against the new policy.
• Sentence B: After learning about his promotion, his heart was filled with rage.
  • This sentence does not correctly use the word "rage" because learning about a promotion is usually a positive event and would not typically cause anger.
• Sentence C: This fashion trend is all the rage amongst teenagers this season.
  • This sentence correctly uses the word "rage" to describe a current or popular trend.
• So, sentences A and C correctly use the word "rage" in their respective contexts.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

The correct answer is option 4.

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To answer this question, let's first understand the meanings of the highlighted words from all five sentences:

• vicissitudes - a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. (उतार-चढ़ाव)
  • For Example:
  • The vicissitudes of life affect everyone at some point.
• sublime - of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. (उत्कृष्ट)
  • For Example:
  • The sublime landscape took my breath away.
• atavistic - relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral. (पूर्वज)
  • For Example:
  • His atavistic behavior surprised everyone.
• sententious - given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner. (उपदेशात्मक)
  • For Example:
  • His sententious speech bored the audience.
• reclusive - avoiding the company of other people; solitary. (संन्यासी)
  • For Example:
  • She became increasingly reclusive after her husband's death.

Now, let's break down the sentences to analyze which of them use(s) the highlighted words correctly:

• A. Life's vicissitudes teach us resilience.
  • The highlighted word "vicissitudes" is used correctly here. It signifies the changes in circumstances that teach resilience.
• B. The painting's sublime beauty left the viewers in awe.
  • The highlighted word "sublime" is used correctly here. It describes the extraordinary beauty of the painting.
• C. His atavistic instincts emerged in the wilderness.
  • The highlighted word "atavistic" is used correctly here. It refers to the reversion to ancient instincts in the wilderness.
• D. The teacher's sententious remarks made the lesson dull.
  • The highlighted word "sententious" is used correctly here. It refers to the teacher's pompous moralizing remarks.
• E. The atmosphere at the wedding was reclusive and joyful.
  • The highlighted word "reclusive" is used incorrectly here. "Reclusive" means avoiding company, which contradicts "joyful."
• So, out of the given sentences, A, B, C, and D use their respective highlighted words correctly.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Only A, B, C, and D."

The correct answer is option 2), i.e., Both A and B

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The meaning of 'Allusion' is ' the act of making an indirect reference to something'. It is a noun.

Its synonyms are – ‘reference to, citation of, implication, insinuation, etc ‘

• In sentence A, it has been used correctly as ‘allusions in the novel’ means references in the novel that properly fits the context of the sentence.
• In sentence B, it has been used correctly as ‘ allusion to the years’ means reference to the years they lived apart, which makes sense in the context of the sentence.
• In sentence C, the ‘allusion that you are in control of an airplane’ is erroneous as the meaning that is conveyed by the sentence is that the video games create a simulation that gives a false impression of the real world. So, the correct word here should be ‘illusion’ which means ‘a deceptive appearance or impression or an instance or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience’

Additional Information

• Literary – concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
• Echoes –  the repetition in the structure and content of one speaker's utterance by another.
• Prose - written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

Hence, both A and B best express the meaning of the word.

The correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Key Points

•  Let's understand the different ways in which the word 'wind' can be used:
  • A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt.
    • Example: There isn't enough wind to fly a kite.
  • To make it difficult or temporarily impossible for someone to breathe, usually by hitting them in the stomach.
  • To turn or cause something to turn.
    • Example: Wind up your watch every day.
• By understanding the different meanings of the word 'wind' we can get that the usage of the word in all the given statements is correct.
• Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is '​Both A and C'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the word 'Amiable' is 'having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner'. It is an adjective.  
• Sentence A has correctly used the given word. Here, the person says that he met Jane only once but she was friendly. 
• In sentence B, the word 'amiable' is incorrectly used. The sentence compares someone to a hollow friend. So the words which mean 'enemy/ foe' must be the correct word. 
• Sentence C has correctly used the given word. Here, 'friendly is already mentioned. The couple divorced in a pleasant and friendly manner. 
   

Additional Information

• Synonyms of 'Amiable' are: Friendly, Warm, Amicable.
• Antonyms of 'Amiable' are: Unfriendly, Disagreeable. 

Correct answer: Option 4, i.e., Both A and B.

The word ‘adage’ means ‘a saying’ or ‘a maxim’.

Both sentences (a) and (b) use the word ‘adage’ correctly. Both of them can be re-written as-

(a) Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing a saying to go with each of his philosophical ideals.

b) Murphy’s Law is a good example of a maxim that takes a pessimistic view of life.

The correct answer is Both A and B.

Key Points

The meaning of ‘Squash’ is squeeze or force into a small or restricted space. It is a verb.

• In sentence A, the word has been correctly used. Here the word squashed is aptly used for describing the unavailability of space and it fits the context perfectly.
• In sentence B, squash means ‘to put an end to something that troubles someone’. So it fits the context perfectly where it is used for the simmering tensions between the two communities.
• In sentence C, squash is inappropriately used. It should be replaced with either ‘crash’ or ‘ram’ to make the sentence contextually correct.

Additional Information

Crash or ram- hit or drive a vehicle into something.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both A and B.

Important PointsCallous means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Sentence C would make sense if --didactic: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive-- was used instead of callous.

Correct answer: Option 1, i.e., Only A.

The word ‘hamper’ means ‘to obstruct’ or ‘to restrict’.

Only (a) uses the word ‘hamper’ correctly. It can be re-written as follows:

(a) Although the pain medication has its benefits, it can also restrict the body’s capacity to break down toxins.

Both (b) and (c) use the word incorrectly and do not make any sense and are also grammatically incorrect.

Key Points

• The word 'FACTUAL' as an adjective means being concerned with what is actually the case.
  • In sentence A, the word 'factual' is correctly used as an adjective, as the sentence talks about a woman giving an account of the actual events before a robbery to the police to help in their investigation.
  • In sentence B, the word 'factual' is correctly used as an adjective as the sentence talks about an opinion a person has regarding a company which is based on actual facts.
  • In sentence C, the word 'factual' is incorrectly used as an adjective as the hollow Earth story is fiction and not based on facts.

Hence, the only possible answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is '​Both B and C'.

Key Points

•  The meaning of the word 'Drowsy' is 'sleepy and lethargic; half asleep'. It is an adjective.  
• In sentence A, the word 'drowsy' is incorrectly used. Here, 'although' is used which means even though or in spite of. Hence, the word 'active' which means 'energetic' should be used.
• Sentence B has correctly used the given word. It is said that the person regained some consciousness but was uncomfortable and half asleep. 
• Sentence C has correctly used the given word. As the person had just woken up, he was still half asleep. 
   

Additional Information

• Synonyms of 'Drowsy' are: Sleepy, Dozy.
• Antonyms of 'Drowsy' are: Wakeful, Alert.

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Cautious: being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. (सावधान, चौकस)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: He was such a reckless and cautious driver that nobody wanted to get in his car.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because "reckless" and "cautious" are contradictory terms.
• Sentence B: The cautious zebra failed to notice the approaching lion and was mindlessly jumping around in the field.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because a cautious zebra would be aware of the approaching lion and avoid danger.
• Sentence C: Her cautious attitude irked her mother as she knew that one day it would get her into trouble.
  • This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because being cautious typically helps avoid trouble, not cause it.
• So, none of the sentences correctly use the word "cautious" to illustrate its proper meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above."