UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY

Raashid Shah

ERRORS set-4

Directions: In each sentence below four words have been printed in bold which are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these words may be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the wrongly spelt or inappropriate word. The letter of that word is the answer. If all the words are correctly spelt and are appropriate the answer is (E), i.e. ‘All correct’.   1. My gole (A) is to acquire (B) a position (C) of authority (D) and respect within the organization. All correct (E) Ans. A   2. The refusal (A) of the Ministry to clear pending (B) dues is a course (C) for concern (D) . All correct (E) Ans. C   3. He was convinced (A) that discipline (B) and hard work would result (C) in dividents (D) in the long run. All correct (E) Ans. D   4. This is a company which believes (A) in transparency (B) and appointment is done strictly (C) on merit (D). All correct (E) Ans. E   5. There will be a decline (A) in the probability (B) of oil companies because of the hike (C) in oil prices (D). All correct (E) Ans. B        

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ERRORS set-3

1. 1) The Superintendent of Dasna Jail in Ghaziabad said / 2) that Koli had been transferred from Dasna to Meerut jail / 3) as the first had not facilities / 4) to carry out the execution. / 5) No error   Ans. 3   2. 1) Once the demand draft will be deposited / 2) the individual will be eligible / 3) to participate in / 4) the online bidding process. / 5) No error   Ans. 1   3. 1) The woman killed the child because she wanted / 2) to take revenge from her daughter-in-law, / 3) whom she blamed from taking away / 4) her son from her. / 5) No error   Ans. 2   4. 1) The Delhi government has issued a notification / 2) allowing the opening of new wholesale markets / 3) in the capital, which will be outside / 4) the purview of the three existing AMPC markets. / 5) No error   Ans. 5   5. 1) My resignation was a spontaneous action / 2) since I have always believed / 3) that life unless / 4) honour is no living at all. /5) No error   Ans. 3    

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ERRORS set-2

1. I am not scared (A) / to be travelling (B) / in the dark (C) / alone at night. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (B)   2. The elevator in the building (A) / is under repair, (B) / we regret for (C) / the inconvenience caused. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (E)   3. I am thinking (A) / you were aware (B) / of the rules and regulations (C) / before joining. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (A)   4. The father divided (A) / the property equally (B) / between his son (C) / and daughter. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (D)   5. I knows a very good doctor (A) / in my village (B) / who will be able to (C) / cure your disease. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (A)      

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ERRORS set-1

The bus waiting (A) / for all the passengers (B) / to enter (C) / before it took off. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (A)   Daily prayer and meditation (A) / is the keys (B) / to a peaceful (C) / and happy life. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (B)   The fruit vendor (A) / would rather (B) / let the fruit get spoiling than (C) / sell them for a lesser price. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (C)   The police making (A) / everyone leave (B) / the building premises (C) / immediately. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (A)   Mother and I (A) / generally go to the store (B) / and pick up food items (C) / for the charitable. (D) No Error (E) Ans : (D)          

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ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION set-7

1. A man who has too much enthusiasm for his own religion and hates other religions – Fanatic   2. One who makes calculations connected with insurance- Actuary   3. A country, etc. which is very distant –Remote   4. To send out of one’s native country – Exile   5. A person chosen by parties who have a controversy to settle their differences – Mediator   6. Notice of death, especially in a newspaper- Obituary   7. Opinion contrary to accepted doctrines –Heresy   8. Great clapping and cheering –Applause   9. Exclusive possession of the trade in some commodity –Monopoly   10. Sole right to make and sell some invention- Patent    

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ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION set-6

1. A remedy which never fails- Infallible   2. A thing that cannot be seen with human eyes- Invisible   3. One who is very easily made angry- Irritable   4. An ordinary and common place remark –Platitude   5. A sum paid to a man for a piece of work- Remuneration   6. The act of violating the sanctity or destroying the property of a sacred place- Sacrilege   7. To make up one’s mind and change it quickly –Vacillate   8. A person with a long experience of any occupation –Veteran   9. A place where clothes are kept –Wardrobe   10. A state of complete continence on the part of a woman –Virginity        

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ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION set-5

1. A thing that is fit to be eaten- Edible   2. A statement absolutely clear- Explicit   3. A widespread disease affecting many people at the same time- Epidemic   4. A trade that is prohibited by law- Gala day   5. A desire that cannot be represed- Illicit   6. A method that cannot be imitated- Irrespressible   7. Remarks which do not really apply to the subject under discussion –Inimitable   8. A story that can hardly be believed –Incredible   9. A comparison that is out of place- Inapt   10. That which cannot be satisfied- Insatiable      

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ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION set-4

1. Lasting only for a very short while – Temporary   2. Capable of being seen through – Transparent   3. The first speech delivered by a person – Maiden   4. The art practised by statesmen and ambassadors –  Diplomacy   5. One who walks on foot- Pedestrian   6. One who lives on others –Parasite   7. One who speaks for others –Spokesperson   8. One who spends very little –Miser   9. One who prossesses several talents or gifts- Versatile   10. One who eats vegatables only –Vegetarian  

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ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION set-3

1.One who looks at the bright side of things- Optimist 2. One who cannot read or write – Illiterate 3. A game or battle in which neither party wins -Draw 4. Holding established opinions- Orthodox 5. Hater of women -Misogynist 6. The study of the origin and physical and cultural development of mankind- Anthropology 7. The science which studies the crust of the earth- Geology 8. The science which studies animals- Zoology 9. Happening at one and the same time – Simultaneous   10. Murder or murderer of oneself – Suicide  

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