“Advice,” “counsel,” and “suggest” all refer to offering guidance or an opinion that can be accepted or rejected. To “direct” is to give an order or command, which is more authoritative and less of a suggestion.
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67. Choose the pair that is differently related
(a) Principal: School
(b) Soldier: Barrack
(c) Artist: Troupe
(d) Singer: Chorus
Correct Answer:
(b) Soldier: Barrack
Explanation:
In pairs (a), (c), and (d), the relationship is between an individual and their professional institution or collective group. A Principal leads a School, an Artist is part of a Troupe, and a Singer is part of a Chorus. In contrast, a Barrack is specifically the living quarters or place of lodging for a Soldier, making the relationship ‘person to residence’ rather than ‘person to professional group/place’.
68. Select the related words Thread: Cloth:: Wire: ?
(a) Rope
(b) Mesh
(c) Sieve
(d) Telegraph
Correct Answer:
(b) Mesh
Explanation:
The relationship in the analogy is Component Unit : Assembled Material. Many threads are woven together to form cloth, which is a fabric. Following the same pattern, many wires are woven or linked together to form a mesh, which is a net-like material. While a sieve is made from mesh, ‘Mesh’ is the material itself, making it the most direct parallel to ‘Cloth’.
69. Choose the world opposite in meaning COMMENCE
(a) Commit
(b) Start
(c) Convince
(d) Communicate
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
The word ‘commence’ means to begin or to start. Its opposite (antonym) should be a word that means to end, such as ‘conclude’, ‘finish’, or ‘terminate’. None of the given options are correct. In fact, option (b) ‘Start’ is a direct synonym of ‘commence’, not its opposite. Therefore, the question is flawed as presented.
70. Choose the world opposite in meaning BELATED
(a) Premature
(b) Outdated
(c) Delayed
(d) Deferred
Correct Answer:
(a) Premature
Explanation:
“Belated” means late or happening after the proper time. “Premature” means happening before the proper or expected time. “Delayed” and “deferred” are synonyms of belated, not antonyms.
