Q.1 The company has decided to __________ a new policy to improve employee productivity.
adopt
adapt
adept
addict
Explanation - The correct word is 'adopt', meaning to accept or implement a policy. 'Adapt' means to adjust, 'adept' means skillful, and 'addict' is unrelated.
Correct answer is: adopt
Q.2 He was very tired and __________ asleep during the lecture.
fell
fallen
falling
falls
Explanation - 'Fell asleep' is the correct past tense form. 'Fallen' is a past participle, 'falling' is present participle, 'falls' is present tense.
Correct answer is: fell
Q.3 Despite his efforts, he could not __________ the complex problem.
solve
resolve
dissolve
evolve
Explanation - 'Solve' is used for problems. 'Resolve' is for conflicts, 'dissolve' is to melt or disappear, 'evolve' is to develop gradually.
Correct answer is: solve
Q.4 She is highly respected for her __________ towards the less fortunate.
compassion
compel
complain
compose
Explanation - 'Compassion' means sympathy for others' suffering. The other options do not fit the context.
Correct answer is: compassion
Q.5 The CEO asked the manager to __________ the report before submitting it.
review
revise
reveal
reject
Explanation - 'Review' means to examine. 'Revise' means to make changes, 'reveal' means to disclose, 'reject' means to refuse.
Correct answer is: review
Q.6 The scientists were able to __________ a new element in the laboratory.
discover
recover
cover
discard
Explanation - 'Discover' means to find something new. 'Recover' means to regain, 'cover' means to place over, 'discard' means to throw away.
Correct answer is: discover
Q.7 He didn't attend the meeting __________ he was feeling unwell.
because
although
unless
so
Explanation - 'Because' explains the reason. 'Although' expresses contrast, 'unless' is conditional, 'so' indicates consequence.
Correct answer is: because
Q.8 She has a remarkable ability to __________ complex ideas in simple language.
explain
explode
expand
exploit
Explanation - 'Explain' means to make something clear. 'Explode' means to burst, 'expand' means to increase in size, 'exploit' means to take advantage.
Correct answer is: explain
Q.9 The manager was pleased with the team’s __________ performance.
outstanding
outweighing
outlining
outsourcing
Explanation - 'Outstanding' means excellent or remarkable. The other options have different meanings.
Correct answer is: outstanding
Q.10 The new policy aims to reduce __________ among employees.
conflict
contact
contempt
contract
Explanation - 'Conflict' refers to disagreement. 'Contact' is interaction, 'contempt' is disdain, 'contract' is an agreement.
Correct answer is: conflict
Q.11 The teacher asked the students to __________ their homework before leaving.
submit
omit
permit
admit
Explanation - 'Submit' means to hand in. 'Omit' means to leave out, 'permit' means to allow, 'admit' means to confess or allow entry.
Correct answer is: submit
Q.12 They decided to __________ the old building and construct a new one.
demolish
diminish
delight
defer
Explanation - 'Demolish' means to tear down. 'Diminish' means to reduce, 'delight' means to please, 'defer' means to postpone.
Correct answer is: demolish
Q.13 The lecture was so __________ that the students could hardly stay awake.
boring
exciting
inspiring
shocking
Explanation - 'Boring' means uninteresting. The other options have opposite or different meanings.
Correct answer is: boring
Q.14 The detective tried to __________ the truth from the suspect.
extract
extractor
exaggerate
exclaim
Explanation - 'Extract' means to obtain something. 'Exaggerate' means to overstate, 'exclaim' means to shout, 'extractor' is a device.
Correct answer is: extract
Q.15 He has been living in London __________ 2010.
since
for
from
during
Explanation - 'Since' is used for a starting point in time. 'For' indicates duration, 'from' is a starting point without continuity, 'during' indicates a period.
Correct answer is: since
Q.16 The new employee was appreciated for his __________ in completing the task.
diligence
defiance
distinction
deviation
Explanation - 'Diligence' refers to careful and persistent work. The other options have unrelated meanings.
Correct answer is: diligence
Q.17 The CEO’s speech __________ the importance of teamwork.
emphasized
emulated
eliminated
estimated
Explanation - 'Emphasized' means gave special importance. 'Emulated' means imitated, 'eliminated' means removed, 'estimated' means calculated roughly.
Correct answer is: emphasized
Q.18 The government introduced measures to __________ the economic slowdown.
counter
contribute
capture
confuse
Explanation - 'Counter' means to act against something. 'Contribute' means to add, 'capture' means to seize, 'confuse' means to bewilder.
Correct answer is: counter
Q.19 She spoke so quietly that I could hardly __________ her.
hear
here
heir
hire
Explanation - 'Hear' refers to perceiving sound. The other options are homophones with different meanings.
Correct answer is: hear
Q.20 The project was delayed __________ unforeseen technical problems.
due to
because of
in spite of
although
Explanation - 'Due to' indicates the reason for something. 'Because of' is similar but less formal; 'in spite of' indicates contrast; 'although' indicates contrast.
Correct answer is: due to
Q.21 The children were asked to __________ quietly during the assembly.
sit
set
sat
seat
Explanation - 'Sit' is the correct verb form for the instruction. 'Set' is to place, 'sat' is past tense, 'seat' is a noun or verb meaning to place someone.
Correct answer is: sit
Q.22 The doctor advised him to __________ from smoking for his health.
refrain
regain
retain
revert
Explanation - 'Refrain' means to stop oneself from doing something. The other options are unrelated.
Correct answer is: refrain
Q.23 The conference was postponed __________ bad weather conditions.
due to
because of
despite
although
Explanation - 'Because of' indicates reason. 'Due to' is similar; 'despite' indicates contrast, 'although' indicates contrast.
Correct answer is: because of
Q.24 The manager asked the staff to __________ the new guidelines carefully.
follow
fell
fall
fail
Explanation - 'Follow' means to act according to instructions. The other options are unrelated.
Correct answer is: follow
Q.25 The company plans to __________ its operations to new regions next year.
expand
expose
express
exempt
Explanation - 'Expand' means to increase in size or scope. The other options do not fit the context.
Correct answer is: expand