SOLVED PAPER 2022 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

111. (Questions 111-120) In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Alibi'

Correct Answer: (a) The accused was acquitted because he provided an alibi.
Solution:'Alibi' means something that proves that someone was not where a crime happened and therefore could not have done it. Hence, option (a) uses the word correctly.

112. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Continuously'

Correct Answer: (d) The water was flowing from the leaking tap continuously.
Solution:'Continuously' means without stopping or being interrupted. Hence, option (d) uses the word correctly.

113. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Elicit'

Correct Answer: (d) The elicit reasons stated were found to be insufficient.
Solution:'Elicit' means to make someone react in the way you want. Hence, option (c) makes use of the word correctly.

114. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Climactic'

Correct Answer: (d) The climactic changes presaging environmental disaster are predicted to unfold soon.
Solution:'Climactic' means forming a very exciting or important part of an event or a story, especially near the end of it. Option(a) makes the use of the word correctly.

115. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Affect'

Correct Answer: (d) The changed circumstances seemed to visibly affect her.
Solution:'Affect' means to change or influence something. Hence, option (d) uses 'affect' correctly.

116. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Discrete'

Correct Answer: (c) The discrete series had many intervening gaps.
Solution:'discrete' means clearly separate. Hence, option (c) makes the use of 'discrete' correctly.

117. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'It's'

Correct Answer: (c) It's imperative that you study hard for success.
Solution:'It's' means 'It is'. Hence, option (c) uses 'it's' correctly.

118. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Amidst'

Correct Answer: (c) Amidst all the confusion the thief managed to slink away unnoticed.
Solution:'Amidst' means while noisy, busy or confused events are happening. Hence, option (c) uses 'amidst' correctly.

119. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Less'

Correct Answer: (c) There is less sugar in the tea than what I asked for.
Solution:'Less' means not so much. Hence, option (c) makes the use of 'less' correctly.

120. Four sentences have been framed, one of which makes use of the word correctly. You are required to select the correct option.

'Practise'

Correct Answer: (d) It is important to practise regularly to ensure good performance on match day.
Solution:'Practise' is a verb which means to do an activity, often regularly, in order to improve your skill or to prepare for a test. So, option (d) uses 'practise' correctly.