Sentence Improvement — Set 6
Questions 51–60 of 120
The teacher was known for her _____ method of explaining complex topics using simple examples.
Correct Answer: B. brilliant
'Brilliant' meaning exceptionally clever and effective correctly describes a teacher who uses simple examples for complex topics. 'Confusing' is the opposite of simplifying and clarifying, 'outdated' implies old-fashioned methods, and 'rigid' implies inflexibility — none of these describe a teacher praised for making things clear. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
After the long journey, the travellers were completely _____ and needed immediate rest.
Correct Answer: C. exhausted
'Exhausted' meaning extremely tired and drained correctly fits the context — a long journey naturally leads to physical fatigue requiring rest. 'Energetic' and 'refreshed' both describe having energy (opposite of needing rest), and 'motivated' describes mental drive, not the physical tiredness that follows a long journey. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Select the word that best enhances meaning:
Correct Answer: B. austere
'Austere' means strict or stern, suggesting tight spending controls that would generate criticism. This word choice implies severe cuts or restrictions that would face opposition. 'Generous', 'balanced', and 'modest' don't typically provoke strong criticism.
The government launched a _____ campaign to educate all citizens about the importance of cleanliness.
Correct Answer: B. nationwide
'Nationwide' meaning covering the entire nation fits a government campaign intended to reach all citizens. 'Hostile' means aggressive or unfriendly (contradicting the educational intent), 'private' means non-public (contradicting a government-led initiative), and 'academic' is too narrow in scope for a public health campaign addressing all citizens. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The new director brought _____ changes that completely transformed the organization's working culture.
Correct Answer: C. sweeping
'Sweeping' meaning extensive, far-reaching, and comprehensive correctly describes changes that completely transform an organization. 'Minor' and 'negligible' both mean small and insignificant (opposite of complete transformation), and 'partial' means incomplete — none of these words convey the total transformation described in the sentence. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The witness's evidence was so _____ that it completely changed the course of the trial.
Correct Answer: C. pivotal
'Pivotal' meaning crucially important and decisive correctly fits evidence that completely changes a trial's course. 'Irrelevant' means not applicable to the case, 'insignificant' means unimportant, and 'misleading' suggests the evidence led to wrong conclusions — only 'pivotal' conveys the decisive, case-changing importance described. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The charity organization worked _____ to provide meals to flood-affected families.
Correct Answer: B. tirelessly
'Tirelessly' meaning without rest or fatigue correctly describes dedicated charity work. 'Reluctantly' means unwillingly (implying the organization didn't want to help), 'occasionally' means sometimes rather than consistently, and 'indifferently' means without concern — all three contradict the image of a committed, hardworking charity organization. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Choose the word that best completes the meaning:
Correct Answer: C. uplifting
'Uplifting' means encouraging and inspiring, which would motivate players. 'Negative', 'discouraging', and 'sarcastic' are all demotivating. The context requires a word indicating positive encouragement to justify improved performance.
Select the word with the best meaning:
Correct Answer: B. thorough
'Thorough' means comprehensive and careful, capable of discovering deep-seated corruption. 'Superficial', 'cursory', and 'hasty' all describe incomplete or quick investigations that wouldn't find extensive wrongdoing. 'Thorough' justifies the discovery of high-level corruption.
Which word best fits the sentence:
Correct Answer: C. groundbreaking
'Groundbreaking' means innovative and revolutionary, leading to significant improvements. 'Trivial', 'insignificant', and 'minor' all describe unimportant changes. The context requires a word suggesting major innovation to justify the improvements achieved.