“Straight” means extending or moving uniformly in one direction only, without a curve or bend. “Zigzag” describes a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns, making it the antonym.
12. A person who demands complete obedience is called :
(a) Pacifist
(b) Terrorist
(c) Anarchist
(d) Martinet
Answer:
(d) Martinet
Explanation:
A “martinet” is a strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces, who demands absolute adherence to the rules and complete obedience.
13. Fill in the blank with the appropriate choice as provided below :
I like to take a/an _____ approach rather than tackling small problems one at a time.
(a) holistic
(b) barbaric
(c) infinitive
(d) Problemaic
Answer:
(a) holistic
Explanation:
A “holistic” approach means looking at the big picture or the whole system rather than just focusing on individual, smaller components.
14. Fill in the blank with the appropriate choice as provided below :
India is committed _____ a policy of peaceful coexistence.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) with
(d) of
Answer:
(a) to
Explanation:
The adjective “committed” is idiomatically followed by the preposition “to”.
15. Pick out the ‘Noun’ in the Possessive Case :
The boy’s voice is not sweet.
(a) sweet
(b) boy
(c) The boy’s voice
(d) voice
Answer:
(b) boy
Explanation:
In the sentence, “boy’s” is the noun modified by an apostrophe and an ‘s’ to show ownership or possession of the voice. (Note: The option represents the base noun “boy”).
