Vocabulary and Idioms in Context - Verbal Ability - General Aptitude (GA) Previous Year Questions

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2012 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2012

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:
Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his ___ was impressive.

A

beggary

B

nomenclature

C

jealousy

D

nonchalance

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2014 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2014

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
__________ is the key to their happiness; they are satisfied with what they have.

A

Contentment

B

Ambition

C

Perseverance

D

Hunger

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2014 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2014

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below?
“As a woman, I have no country.”

A

Women have no country.

B

Women are not citizens of any country.

C

Women’s solidarity knows no national boundaries.

D

Women of all countries have equal legal rights.

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2015

Question Number : 1 Question Type : MCQ
Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:
Apparent lifelessness _________________ dormant life.

A

harbours

B

leads to

C

supports

D

affects

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2015

Question Number : 2 Question Type : MCQ
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phrase.
That boy from the town was a _________________ in the sleepy village.

A

dog out of herd

B

sheep from the heap

C

fish out of water

D

bird from the flock

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2015

Question Number : 3 Question Type : MCQ
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

A

When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive

B

When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive

C

Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive

D

Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory.

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2024 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2024

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.
Yoko Roi stands ___ (i) ___ as an author for standing ___ (ii) ___ as an honorary fellow, after she stood ___ (iii) ___ her writings that stand ___ (iv) ___ the freedom of speech.

A

(i) out (ii) down (iii) in (iv) for

B

(i) down (ii) out (iii) by (iv) in

C

(i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) in

D

(i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for

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2025 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2025

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman’s ________ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

A

ambivalence

B

satisfaction

C

resolve

D

revolve

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2020 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2020

He is known for his unscrupulous ways. He always sheds _____ tears to deceive people.

A

fox's

B

crocodile's

C

crocodile

D

fox

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2020 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2020

I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point.
What does the phrase “having said that” mean in the given text?

A

as opposed to what I have said

B

despite what I have said

C

in addition to what I have said

D

contrary to what I have said

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2022 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2022

Inhaling the smoke from a burning ________ could ________ you quickly.

A

tire / tier

B

tire / tyre

C

tyre / tire

D

tyre / tier

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