SSC Stenographer Grade C and DPaper 3, booklet 5221392

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Booklet No.
5221392
Series
C

SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Paper 3

Questions
200
Maximum marks
200
Minutes allowed
120

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Instructions निर्देश

  1. This booklet has 200 questions in 3 parts: A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (50), B. General Awareness (50), C. English Language and Comprehension (100).
  2. Each part has its own clock. When it runs out, that part closes and the next opens.
  3. Each question has 4 options and one right answer. A right answer earns 1 mark. A wrong answer costs 0.25. A question left blank scores nothing.
  4. Fill one bubble per question on the answer sheet. Unlike a real sheet, you can clear it and change your mind.

Scripting is off, so this page is a printed paper: answer on paper, then open each question’s working.

Part AGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning

50 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. Which number replaces the question mark? 8, 67, 13, 65, 18, 63, 23, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: two series alternate: 8, 13, 18 … rising by 5, and 67, 65, 63 … falling by 2. The missing term is 61.

  2. Which letter comes next? A, F, K, P, U, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter moves 5 places forward in the alphabet: A → F → K → P → U → Z.

  3. HJL : KMO :: QSU : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of HJL moves 3 forward to give KMO. Doing the same to QSU gives TVX.

  4. BD : EG :: OQ : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of BD moves 3 forward to give EG. Doing the same to OQ gives RT.

  5. Tarun walks 2 km towards the east. He turns left and walks 2 km. He turns left and walks 6 km. Which direction is he facing now?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each right turn is a quarter turn clockwise, each left anticlockwise. The last leg runs West.

  6. Pointing to a man in a photograph, Kabir said, ‘He is the only son of my mother’s father.’ How is the man related to Kabir?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The only son of my mother’s father is my mother’s brother. So the man is Kabir’s uncle.

  7. In the English alphabet, which letter is 3rd to the right of the 4th letter from the right?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The 4th letter from the right is W (position 23). 3 places to the right: position 26, which is Z.

  8. Neha walks 7 km towards the west. She turns left and walks 6 km. She turns left and walks 8 km. She turns left and walks 6 km. She turns left and walks 7 km. How far is she from the starting point in a straight line?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: she ends 6 km west and 0 km north of the start. Straight-line distance = √(6² + 0²) = 6 km.

  9. Which number replaces the question mark? 7, 21, ?, 189, 567, 1,701
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: each term is the previous × 3. The missing term is 63.

  10. Sana walks 14 km towards the east. She turns left and walks 2 km. She turns right and walks 9 km. She turns right and walks 3 km. She turns right and walks 10 km. Which direction is she facing now?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each right turn is a quarter turn clockwise, each left anticlockwise. The last leg runs West.

  11. In a certain code, CANDLE is written as XZMWOV. How is LEMON written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From CANDLE → XZMWOV: each letter is replaced by its opposite in the alphabet (A ↔ Z, B ↔ Y …). Applied to LEMON: OVNLM.

  12. In the English alphabet, which letter is 6th to the left of the 15th letter from the right?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The 15th letter from the right is L (position 12). 6 places to the left: position 6, which is F.

  13. In a certain code, STONE is written as 146. How is STAR written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    STONE = 146 is twice the sum of the letters’ positions in the alphabet. For STAR: 19 + 20 + 1 + 18 doubled = 116.

  14. Which letter comes next? N, P, R, T, V, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter moves 2 places forward in the alphabet: N → P → R → T → V → X.

  15. Directions for questions 15 to 15

    Six friends, Arun, Bina, Chetan, Divya, Esha and Farhan, sit in a row facing north. Divya sits immediately to the left of Esha. Exactly 3 people sit between Arun and Chetan. Chetan sits immediately to the right of Bina. Exactly 2 people sit between Arun and Farhan.
  16. Who sits at the extreme left end?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Only one order fits every clue, from the left: Bina, Chetan, Farhan, Divya, Esha, Arun. Bina.

  17. Which number replaces the question mark? 1, 2, 6, 21, 88, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: each term is the previous × 1 + 1, × 2 + 2, × 3 + 3, and so on. The missing term is 445.

  18. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    In the others the letters are 1 apart (JKL); in PQS the last gap is 2. The odd one is PQS.

  19. Which letter comes next? A, F, K, P, U, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter moves 5 places forward in the alphabet: A → F → K → P → U → Z.

  20. Directions for questions 19 to 19

    Five friends, Arun, Bina, Chetan, Divya and Esha, sit in a row facing north. Divya does not sit at either end. Chetan sits third to the right of Divya. Esha sits third to the right of Bina.
  21. Who sits at the extreme left end?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Only one order fits every clue, from the left: Bina, Divya, Arun, Esha, Chetan. Bina.

  22. In a queue, Vikram is 9th from the front and Priya is 31st from the front. How many people stand between them?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Between positions 9 and 31 there are 31 − 9 − 1 = 21 people.

  23. Today is Tuesday. What day of the week will it be 134 days from today?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    134 ÷ 7 leaves 1. 1 days on from Tuesday is Wednesday.

  24. Statements:
    (1) Some planes are rivers.
    (2) All planes are lamps.

    Conclusions:
    (I) All lamps are rivers.
    (II) Some rivers are lamps.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I need not hold: some lamps may lie outside rivers. Conclusion II holds in every diagram the statements allow. So: Only conclusion II follows.

  25. 4 : 16 :: 6 : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    16 = 4², the rule n². For 6: 6² = 36.

  26. In a certain code, LIGHT is written as UIHJM. How is BOTTLE written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    From LIGHT → UIHJM: the word is written backwards and each letter moves 1 forward. Applied to BOTTLE: FMUUPC.

  27. IJK : HIJ :: STU : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of IJK moves 1 back to give HIJ. Doing the same to STU gives RST.

  28. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘−’, what is the value of 36 × 9 − 12 + 17 ÷ 9?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 36 ÷ 9 + 12 × 17 − 9. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 199.

  29. In a queue, Neha is 16th from the front and Sohan is 20th from the front. How many people stand between them?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Between positions 16 and 20 there are 20 − 16 − 1 = 3 people.

  30. Which pair comes next? CX, FU, IR, LO, ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The first letters move forward 3 (C, F, I, L); the second move back 3 (X, U, R, O). Next: OL.

  31. If ‘+’ means ‘−’, ‘−’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘+’, ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what is the value of 29 × 8 ÷ 10 − 20 + 5?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 29 + 8 × 10 ÷ 20 − 5. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 28.

  32. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    71, 53, 59 are prime; 91 = 7 × 13. The odd one is 91.

  33. Pointing to a woman in a photograph, Kabir said, ‘She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.’ How is the woman related to Kabir?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    My grandfather’s only son is my father; his child, other than me, is my brother or sister. So the woman is Kabir’s sister.

  34. Sana walks 10 km towards the south. She turns right and walks 6 km. She turns right and walks 10 km. How far is she from the starting point in a straight line?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Taking east and north as positive: she ends 6 km west and 0 km north of the start. Straight-line distance = √(6² + 0²) = 6 km.

  35. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    In the others the second number is n³ of the first; 2 : 11 breaks it. The odd one is 2 : 11.

  36. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:35?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |150 − 192.5| = 42.5°. Answer: 42.5°. The hour hand moves too, half a degree a minute, which is why it is not 60°.

  37. Statements:
    (1) All rivers are coins.
    (2) Some coins are rings.

    Conclusions:
    (I) No coins are rivers.
    (II) No rivers are rings.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I need not hold: coins and rivers may overlap. Conclusion II need not hold: rivers and rings may overlap. So: Neither conclusion follows.

  38. N is the wife of P. K is the brother of N. X is the son of K. How is X related to P?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Follow the links out from P: N is P’s wife; K is N’s brother; X is K’s son. So X is P’s nephew.

  39. Statements:
    (1) All pens are rivers.
    (2) All birds are rivers.

    Conclusions:
    (I) Some pens are rivers.
    (II) Some birds are rivers.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I holds in every diagram the statements allow. Conclusion II holds in every diagram the statements allow. So: Both conclusions follow.

  40. Which number replaces the question mark? 24, 35, 48, ?, 80, 99
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The rule: the terms are 5², 6², 7² … minus 1. The missing term is 63.

  41. FG : IJ :: ST : ?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Each letter of FG moves 3 forward to give IJ. Doing the same to ST gives VW.

  42. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    169, 256, 289 are perfect squares; 311 is not. The odd one is 311.

  43. At what time between 5 and 6 o’clock are the hands of a clock together?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The minute hand gains 11/2° a minute and must gain 150°. Time = 150 ÷ 5.5 = 60 × 5/11 = 273⁄11 minutes past 5.

  44. If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘−’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, what is the value of 31 ÷ 8 − 9 + 9 × 11?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 31 + 8 × 9 ÷ 9 − 11. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 28.

  45. Statements:
    (1) All coins are watches.
    (2) All watches are cups.

    Conclusions:
    (I) Some cups are watches.
    (II) All cups are coins.

    Take the statements to be true, however odd they sound. Which conclusion follows?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Conclusion I holds in every diagram the statements allow. Conclusion II need not hold: some cups may lie outside coins. So: Only conclusion I follows.

  46. In a certain code, MIRROR is written as 91. How is WATER written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    MIRROR = 91 is the sum of the letters’ positions in the alphabet (A = 1 … Z = 26). For WATER: 23 + 1 + 20 + 5 + 18 = 67.

  47. If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘−’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what is the value of 40 + 5 ÷ 12 × 18 − 3?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Replace the signs: 40 ÷ 5 × 12 − 18 + 3. Division and multiplication first, then addition and subtraction: 81.

  48. U is the wife of T. T is the brother of Q. How is U related to Q?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Follow the links out from Q: T is Q’s brother; U is T’s wife. So U is Q’s sister-in-law.

  49. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    In the others the second number is n³ of the first; 12 : 1730 breaks it. The odd one is 12 : 1730.

  50. Which one does not belong with the others?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    In the others the second number is n³ of the first; 12 : 1730 breaks it. The odd one is 12 : 1730.

  51. In a certain code, SISTER is written as 90. How is KNIFE written in that code?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    SISTER = 90 is the sum of the letters’ positions in the alphabet (A = 1 … Z = 26). For KNIFE: 11 + 14 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 45.

  52. 1 January 2014 was a Wednesday. What day of the week was 1 January 2015?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    2014 has 365 days: 1 odd day. Wednesday + 1 = Thursday.

Part BGeneral Awareness

50 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. Who was the President of India throughout 2005?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    A. P. J. Abdul Kalam held the office from 2002 to 2007.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  2. Singapore is the capital of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Singapore: Singapore.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  3. In which year was Goa formed as a state or union territory in its present form?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Goa: 1987.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  4. Which of these national parks is in Uttar Pradesh?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Uttar Pradesh: Dudhwa National Park.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  5. What is the currency of Japan?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Japan: yen.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  6. Which day is observed on June 20?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    June 20: World Refugee Day.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  7. Khirganga National Park is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Khirganga National Park: Himachal Pradesh.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  8. Which of these national parks is in Ladakh?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Ladakh: Hemis National Park.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  9. Which of these Ramsar sites is in Assam?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Assam: Dipor Bil.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  10. In which year was the Battle of Talikota fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Talikota: 1565.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  11. Which of these was written by Kiran Desai?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Kiran Desai: The Inheritance of Loss.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  12. Which of these organisations has its headquarters in Frankfurt?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Frankfurt: European Central Bank.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  13. Who was the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India throughout 2021?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Urjit Patel held the office from 2016.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  14. Who wrote ‘The Secrets of the Self’?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The Secrets of the Self: Muhammad Iqbal.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  15. The Kuwaiti dinar is the currency of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Kuwaiti dinar: Kuwait.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  16. Which element has the symbol Ru?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Ru is Ruthenium.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  17. Neeraj Chopra is associated with which sport?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Neeraj Chopra: athletics.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  18. In which year was Bhimbetka rock shelters inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Bhimbetka rock shelters: 2003.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  19. Who was the first President of India?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Rajendra Prasad, from 1950.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  20. Consider the following pairs of organisations and their headquarters:
    OrganisationHeadquarters
    1.UNESCOLondon
    2.International Cricket CouncilDubai
    3.UN Trade and DevelopmentBern
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. wrong: UNESCO goes with Paris; 2. correct; 3. wrong: UN Trade and Development goes with Geneva. So: Only one pair.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  21. Which of these was written by Khushwant Singh?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Khushwant Singh: Train to Pakistan.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  22. Port Moresby is the capital of which country?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Port Moresby: Papua New Guinea.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  23. Ashapoorna Devi received the Jnanpith Award in which year?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Ashapoorna Devi: 1976.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  24. Who was the Chief Justice of India throughout 1995?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Aziz Mushabber Ahmadi held the office from 1994 to 1997.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  25. Which of these rivers flows into the Mahananda?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Mahananda River: Mechi River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  26. Maidam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Maidam: Assam.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  27. Which of these tiger reserves is in Arunachal Pradesh?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Arunachal Pradesh: Pakhui Tiger Reserve.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  28. Which of these organisations has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  29. Consider the following pairs of sportspersons and their sports:
    SportspersonSport
    1.P. T. Ushaathletics
    2.Praggnanandhaahockey
    3.Major Dhyan Chand Singhhockey
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. correct; 2. wrong: Praggnanandhaa goes with chess; 3. correct. So: Only two pairs.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  30. The Bhima river flows into which?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Bhima River: Krishna River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  31. Consider the following pairs of days and their dates:
    DayDate
    1.International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryDecember 2
    2.International Day for the Eradication of PovertyOctober 31
    3.International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian PeopleNovember 29
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. correct; 2. wrong: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty goes with October 17; 3. correct. So: Only two pairs.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  32. Gulzar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for which year?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Gulzar: 2014.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  33. In which year was GSAT-14 launched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    GSAT-14: 2014.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  34. In which year was K.Kamarajar awarded the Bharat Ratna?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    K.Kamarajar: 1976.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  35. Shimla is the capital of which state or union territory?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Shimla: Himachal Pradesh.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  36. Which element has the symbol Sb?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Sb is Antimony.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  37. Which of these rivers flows into the Rann of Kutch?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Rann of Kutch: Luni River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  38. What is the capital of El Salvador?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    El Salvador: San Salvador.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  39. Which element has the symbol Pd?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Pd is Palladium.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  40. Which of these musicians is known for the sarangi?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    sarangi: Ram Narayan.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  41. In which year was the Battle of Wandiwash fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Wandiwash: 1760.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  42. In which year was the Battle of Assaye fought?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Battle of Assaye: 1803.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  43. Consider the following pairs of days and their dates:
    DayDate
    1.International Day of the Girl ChildOctober 11
    2.World Tuberculosis DayAugust 19
    3.World Sparrow DayMay 29
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    1. correct; 2. wrong: World Tuberculosis Day goes with March 24; 3. wrong: World Sparrow Day goes with March 20. So: Only one pair.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  44. Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Nanda Devi National Park: Uttarakhand.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  45. Viswanathan Anand is associated with which sport?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Viswanathan Anand: chess.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  46. Maithon Dam is built on which river?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Maithon Dam: Barakar River.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  47. Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in which state?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Agra Fort: Uttar Pradesh.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  48. What is the currency of Brunei?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Brunei: Brunei dollar.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  49. What is the capital of Sikkim?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Sikkim: Gangtok.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

  50. What is the capital of Telangana?
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Telangana: Hyderabad.

    Source: Wikidata (CC0)

Part CEnglish Language and Comprehension

100 questions, 1 mark each, 0.25 off for a wrong answer

  1. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    An associate on the same ship with you
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Shipmate: an associate on the same ship with you.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  2. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who engages in surfboarding
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Surfer: someone who engages in surfboarding.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  3. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Disarray
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Disarray (noun) and Confusion share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  4. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    debatible is wrong; it is spelt debatable. The others are correct.

  5. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is stationery.

  6. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    accurrately is wrong; it is spelt accurately. The others are correct.

  7. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who believes in rule by an elite group
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Elitist: someone who believes in rule by an elite group.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  8. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Sedate
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of sedate is Stimulate. Tranquilize is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  9. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Affirmative
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of affirmative is Negative.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  10. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is accomplice.

  11. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Abominable
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Abominable (adjective) and Odious share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  12. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Linebacker: a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  13. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Vapid
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Vapid (adjective) and Bland share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  14. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is commandant.

  15. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    appraciation is wrong; it is spelt appreciation. The others are correct.

  16. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    reccovery is wrong; it is spelt recovery. The others are correct.

  17. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Jailbreak
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Jailbreak (noun) and Breakout share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  18. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Bless
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The opposite of bless is Curse.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  19. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Flirtatious
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Flirtatious (adjective) and Coquettish share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  20. Select the correctly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    The correct spelling is affectionate.

  21. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field
    Answer and working

    Answer

    Heretic: a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  22. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
    Answer and working

    Answer

    charitible is wrong; it is spelt charitable. The others are correct.

  23. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Volition
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    Volition (noun) and Will share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  24. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    resillient is wrong; it is spelt resilient. The others are correct.

  25. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    premeir is wrong; it is spelt premier. The others are correct.

  26. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    cooparate is wrong; it is spelt cooperate. The others are correct.

  27. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is locally.

  28. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Expensive
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    The opposite of expensive is Cheap.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  29. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Inhabit
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    Inhabit (verb) and Live share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  30. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Zenith
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    The opposite of zenith is Nadir.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  31. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Viable
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    Viable (adjective) and Feasible share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  32. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Headstrong
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    Headstrong (adjective) and Willful share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  33. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person holding a fief
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    Vassal: a person holding a fief.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  34. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Upload
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    The opposite of upload is Download.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  35. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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    Killjoy: someone who spoils the pleasure of others.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  36. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Disgrace
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    Disgrace (noun) and Shame share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  37. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Blizzard
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    Blizzard (noun) and Snowstorm share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  38. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Blot
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    Blot (noun) and Smudge share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  39. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is vaudeville.

  40. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is sustenance.

  41. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Scrumptious
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    Scrumptious (adjective) and Yummy share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  42. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Ignite
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    The opposite of ignite is Extinguish.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  43. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    The person in charge of a post office
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    Postmaster: the person in charge of a post office.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  44. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is countenance.

  45. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person who makes or repairs shoes
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    Shoemaker: a person who makes or repairs shoes.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  46. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Imaginable
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    Imaginable (adjective) and Conceivable share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  47. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Specter
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    Specter (noun) and Ghost share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  48. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is hierarchy.

  49. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Leader
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    The opposite of leader is Follower.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  50. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is territorial.

  51. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who makes copies illegally
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    Counterfeiter: someone who makes copies illegally.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  52. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Asset
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    The opposite of asset is Liability.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  53. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Matrimonial
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    Matrimonial (adjective) and Marital share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  54. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is skedaddle.

  55. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Altruism
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    The opposite of altruism is Egoism.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  56. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A self-centered person with little regard for others
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    Egoist: a self-centered person with little regard for others.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  57. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables
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    Greengrocer: a grocer who sells fresh fruits and vegetables.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  58. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Stimulate
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    The opposite of stimulate is Stifle.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  59. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Forbid
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    The opposite of forbid is Permit. Interdict is the trap: it means the same, not the opposite.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  60. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Boil
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    The opposite of boil is Freeze.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  61. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Mirth
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    Mirth (noun) and Glee share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  62. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Stagger
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    Stagger (noun) and Stumble share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  63. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Hoard
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    Hoard (noun) and Stash share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  64. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    financeir is wrong; it is spelt financier. The others are correct.

  65. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader
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    Saboteur: a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  66. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Unjust
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    Unjust (adjective) and Unfair share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  67. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    One praying humbly for something
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    Petitioner: one praying humbly for something.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  68. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Selflessness
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    Selflessness (noun) and Altruism share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  69. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is unusually.

  70. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Whisper
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    The opposite of whisper is Shout.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  71. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Potential
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    The opposite of potential is Actual.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  72. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A person who speaks two languages fluently
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    Bilingual: a person who speaks two languages fluently.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  73. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Militant
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    Militant (adjective) and Warlike share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  74. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Plural
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    The opposite of plural is Singular.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  75. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
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    Prompter: someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  76. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Upstream
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    The opposite of upstream is Downstream.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  77. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is literary.

  78. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is emitter.

  79. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    Someone skilled in the transcription of speech
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    Stenographer: someone skilled in the transcription of speech.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  80. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is insufferable.

  81. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is arrangement.

  82. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    tolerence is wrong; it is spelt tolerance. The others are correct.

  83. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Specialist
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    The opposite of specialist is Generalist.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  84. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Aglow
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    Aglow (adjective) and Luminous share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  85. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Pesky
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    Pesky (adjective) and Bothersome share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  86. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Bargain
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    Bargain (noun) and Deal share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  87. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Dedicate
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    Dedicate (verb) and Commit share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  88. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    The correct spelling is incorrigible.

  89. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A specialist in gynecology
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    Gynaecologist: a specialist in gynecology.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  90. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Follower
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    The opposite of follower is Leader.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  91. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Exclusive
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    Exclusive (adjective) and Sole share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  92. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is teenager.

  93. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A player who kicks the football
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    Kicker: a player who kicks the football.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  94. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
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    elimentary is wrong; it is spelt elementary. The others are correct.

  95. Select the correctly spelt word.
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    Answer

    The correct spelling is irrefutable.

  96. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Concur
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    Concur (verb) and Agree share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  97. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Gratis
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    Gratis (adjective) and Complimentary share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  98. Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
    Downstream
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    The opposite of downstream is Upstream.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  99. Select the one word that can replace the given group of words.
    A recklessly extravagant consumer
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    Prodigal: a recklessly extravagant consumer.

    Source: WordNet 3.1

  100. Select the word closest in meaning to the given word.
    Bustle
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    Bustle (noun) and Flurry share their main meaning. None of the other options does.

    Source: WordNet 3.1