WORD EXERCISES[DAY 2]

WORD EXERCISES - Daily Task[DAY 2]
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This section is for those who feel that they are not getting right words at the right time.These exercises regularly done will help us to apply the right words in the right context.There are a number of exercises of varied pattern and you should utilize each one for the purpose intended.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY.
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DAY 2 [ 07-MAY-2010] WEX5
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There are 5 questions and you need to choose a verb from the list given below which can be used with both sentences given in each of the questions. The objective is to identify the meaning of the words and its applicability on the sentences given.Some words may not exactly fit the sentences though the meaning is correct.(You can also click on each word to know the meaning of it .Press the back button to return here)

[adapt | adjust | alter | cure | demote | disappear | dissolve | exchange | expand | fade | increase |promote | reduce |renew | renovate | replace | swell | switch | transform | vary ]
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1.It will help your digestion if you ______ your diet.
Prices of apartments_____ from a few thousand to millions of dollars.

2.We need to ______ our dollars for euro.
You can usually______ goods which are faulty if you show the receipt.

3.We have had to_____our sales force to cope with the extra demand.
Water will _____ when it is frozen.

4.The price of oil will _____ next year. Most bosses refuse to____salaries when they are asked.

5.The management decided to_____ the company and sell its assets.
  Please_____ the sugar in that glass of milk.
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answers---1.vary 2.exchange 3.expand 4.increase 5.dissolve

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DAY 2 [ 07-MAY-2010] WEX6
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There are 5 questions given and you have to choose a phrase or sentence which suits the situation given.The objective of this section is to make us used to the exact way of response in letter writing which is the task 1 of writing test GT.

1.In a letter you have written to a company, you tell them that you expect them to reply.The best way to write the main statement would be.
a.Write back to me soon,please b.Please drop me a line soon. c.I look forward to hearing from you soon.

2.In a letter you have written, you want the reader to do something and are thanking them in advance of their action.The best way to start the mail would be
a.Thank you for your attention in this matter. b.Thanks for doing something about it. c.I am gratified that you will take appropriate action.

3.The company you work for has received an order from another company and you are writing to them to acknowledge the order and let them know when you can deliver.The best way to start your letter would be.
a.About the order you sent on 16 December for... b.I would like to remind you of the order you sent on 16 December for.. c.I refer to your order of 16 December.

4.In a letter, you have to explain that the reader can contact you if they want more information. The best way to start the main statement would be
a.Give me a call if you want some more information. b.If you like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. c.If you would like any more information, why not get in touch?

5.Suppose that you have started the letter by "Dear Sir/Madam". The best way to end the letter would be
a.Yours faithfully b.Yours sincerely c. Best wishes. d. Yours lovingly 
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answers---1.c 2.a 3.c 4. b 5. a[best wishes are used in informal letters only]

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DAY 2 [ 07-MAY-2010] WEX7
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There are 5 questions given and you have to complete these sentences with the most appropriate word or expression given.The objective of this exercise is to apply different words related with contrast and comparison in various contexts.(You can also click on each word to know the meaning of it .Press the back button to return here)
1.Can you tell the ______ between a good boy and bad one?
a.difference b.differentiate c.contrast

2.The management must not______between male and female applicants.
a.differ b. contrast c. discriminate

3.Asia covers a huge area.   __________, Europe is very small
a.By way of contrast b.By ways of comparing c.By similar means

4.The new model of bus is very _____ to the old one.
a.same b.similar c.common

5.His views about the subject are ______ to mine.
a.same b.exactly c.identical
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answers--1.a 2.c 3.a 4.b 5.c.

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DAY 2 [ 07-MAY-2010] WEX8
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There are 5 questions and you need to choose a verb from the list which best fits the description given and can be used in the sample sentence.The objective is to identify the meaning of the words and its applicability on the sentences given.Some words may not exactly fit the sentences though the meaning is correct..(You can also click on each word to know the meaning of it .Press the back button to return here)
[back out | sever | quash | suppress | deter | dissuade | give up | cancel | remove |turn down | put an end to | delete | repeal |rescind | deny]
1.To limit something, such as a person's freedom.
The military government attempted to ____ the democracy movement by arresting its leaders.

2.To end something suddenly and finally.
The X government decided to _____ relations with Y.

3.To refuse something which is offered.
You should never____ a gift when it's offered to you.

4.To decide not to support or be part of a project or activity after you have agreed to do so.

We decided to____ when we discovered the company was in financial difficulty.

5.To state that something is not correct.
Before his trial,his lawyer advised him to_____ embezzling company funds.
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answers----1. suppress 2.sever(also can use break off) 3.turn down(also can use reject or decline) 4.back out(also can use withdraw) 5. deny

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