Comprehension
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
Question: 1

Measure
Dictionary definition  Usage
A. Size or quantity foundEA measure was instituted to prevent outsiders from entering the campus
B. Vessel of standard capacityFSheila was asked to measure each item that was delivered
C. Suitable actionGThe measure of a cricket pitch is 22 yards
D. Ascertain extent or quantityHRamesh used a measure to take out 1 litre of oil

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Pay attention to the specific meaning of the word and the context in the usage.
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  • A – H B – F C – E D – G
  • A – G B – E C – F D – H
  • A – G B – H C – E D – F
  • A – F B – H C – E D – G
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

- A (Size or quantity found by measuring) matches H (Ramesh used a measure to take out one litre of oil). - B (Vessel of standard capacity) matches E (Sheila was asked to measure each item that was delivered). - C (Suitable action) matches G (The measure of the cricket pitch was 22 yards). - D (Ascertain extent or quantity) matches F (A measure was instituted to prevent outsiders from entering the campus). Thus, the Correct Answer is (3)
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Question: 2

Bound
Dictionary definition  Usage
A. Obliged, constrainedEDinesh felt bound to take a walk when the discussion turned to kickbacks
B. Limiting valueFBuffered by contradictory forces, he was bound to lose his mind
C. Move in a specific directionGVidya's story strained the bounds of credibility
D. Destined or certain to beHBound for a career in law, Jyoti was reluctant to study Milton

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Look for words that suggest limitation or necessity in the definitions when matching them with their usages.
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  • A – F B – H C – G D – E
  • A – E B – G C – H D – F
  • A – E B – H C – F D – G
  • A – F B – G C – E D – H
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The Correct Option is B

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- A (Obliged, constrained) matches F (Buffeted by contradictory forces he was bound to lose his mind). - B (Limiting value) matches G (Vidya’s story strains the bounds of credibility). - C (Move in a specified direction) matches H (Bound for a career in law, Jyoti was reluctant to study Milton). - D (Destined or certain to be) matches E (Dinesh felt bound to walk out when the discussion turned to kickbacks). Thus, the Correct Answer is (2)
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Question: 3

Catch
Dictionary definition  Usage
A. CaptureEAll her friends agreed that Prasad was a good catch
B. Grasp with sense of mindFThe proposal sounds good, but where's the catch?
C. DeceptionGHussain tries to catch the spirit of India in his painting
D. Thing/person worth trappingHSorry, I could not catch you

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When matching definitions and usage, focus on context and word meaning.
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  • A – H B – F C – E D – G
  • A – F B – G C – E D – H
  • A – G B – F C – E D – H
  • A – G B – H C – F D – E
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

- A (Capture) matches H (Sorry, I couldn't catch you). - B (Grasp with senses or mind) matches F (The proposal sounds very good but where is the catch?). - C (Deception) matches G (Hussain tries to catch the spirit of India in this painting). - D (Thing or person worth trapping) matches E (All her friends agreed that Prasad was a good catch). Thus, the Correct Answer is (4)
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Question: 4

Deal
Dictionary definition  Usage
A. Manage, attend toEDinesh insisted on dealing the cards
B. Stock, sellFThis contract deals with hand made cards
C. Give out to number of peopleGMy brother deals in cards
D. Be concerned withHI decided not to deal with hand made cards

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When matching definitions, check the context in which the word is used to clarify its meaning.
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  • A – F B – E C – G D – H
  • A – H B – G C – E D – F
  • A – F B – H C – G D – E
  • A – H B – E C – G D – F
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The Correct Option is B

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- A (Manage, attend to) matches F (This contract deals with handmade cards). - B (Stock, sell) matches H (I decided not to deal with handmade cards). - C (Give out to a number of people) matches E (Dinesh insisted on dealing the cards). - D (Be concerned with) matches G (My brother deals in cards). Thus, the Correct Answer is (2)
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Question: 5

Turn
Dictionary definition  Usage
A. Give new direction toEIt was now his turn to be angry
B. SendFLeena never turned away a beggar
C. Change in formGAshish asked Laxman to turn his face to the left
D. Opportunity coming successively for each personHThe old school building was turned into a museum.

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When matching definitions to usage, identify the context clues that clearly indicate the intended meaning of the word in each sentence.
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  • A – H B – E C – F D – G
  • A – G B – F C – E D – H
  • A – G B – E C – F D – H
  • A – G B – F C – H D – E
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

- A (Give new direction to) matches G (Ashish asked Laxman to turn his face to the left). - B (Send) matches F (Leena never turned away a beggar). - C (Change in form) matches E (It was now his turn to be angry). - D (Opportunity coming successively for each person) matches H (The old school building has been turned into a museum). Thus, the Correct Answer is (4)
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