CLAT 2015

Direction: In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the Pest one.
The further [A]/farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.
For the crowd it was more of a historical [A]/historic [B] event, for their leader it was just another day.
The old has a healthy distrust [A]/mistrust [B] for all new technology.
The film is based on a worthy [A]/true [B] story.
She coughed discreetly [A]/discretely [B] to announce her presence.

Direction: In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the Pest one.
Regrettably [A]/ Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation. The critics censored [A]/censured [B] the new movie because of its social unacceptability.
He was besides [A]/beside [B] himself with range when I told him what I had done.
Anita had a beautiful broach [A]/brooch [B] on the lapel of her jacket.
He has the same capacity as an adult to consent [A]/assent [B] to surgical treatment.

Direction: In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the Pest one.
The prisoner's interment [A]/internment [B] came to an end with his early release. She managed to bite back the ironic [A]/caustic [B] retort on the tip of her tongue.
Jeans that flair [A]/flare [B] at the bottom are in fashion these days.
They heard the bells peeling [A]/pealing [B] far and wide.
The students baited [A]/bated [B] the instructor with irrelevant questions.

Direction: Identify the incorrect sentence / sentences.
A) I want to do an MBA before going into business.
B) Priti's husband has been on active service for three months.
C) The horse suddenly broke into a buckle.
D) I need to file an insurance claim.

Direction: Identify the incorrect sentence / sentences.
A) I must run fast to catch up with him
B) The newly released book is enjoying a popular run.
C) The doctor is on a hospital round.
D) You can't run over him like that.

Direction: Identify the incorrect sentence / sentences.
A) The letter was posted to the address.
B) Your stand is beyond all reasons.
C) How do you deal with friend who doesn't listen to a reason?
D) My wife runs profitable business in this suburb.