[Download PDF] IIFT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper (23rd Dec) Paper with Solutions

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Question 31

There are four sentences A, B, C, D where the underlined word is used either correctly or incorrectly. Choose the option which lists all the sentences where the underlined word is used correctly in a sentence.
A. This person needs the counsel of a psychiatrist.
B. I'm a scientist and if I don't know an answer, I seek counsel from sharper brains.
C. Each of the brothers on the counsel was gifted in some way.
D. A similar counsel of moderation was given to the Canadian press in connexion with the Manitoba school question in December 1897.

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Solution

Only option C is incorrect in the highlighted part. The correct word will be council.

Since A, B and D are correct,

The correct answer is B.

Question 32

A little change or alteration in usage of the article/helping verb may change meaningof a sentence. Below given are the sentences along with their meanings; identify the expressions with thecorrect meaning and choose the right option:
I. The jury was - the members of the jury taken individually
II. The jury were - the members of the jury taken as a whole
III. Dead in sin - great sinner
IV. Dead to sin - free from sin

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Solution

Since Jury is a group noun, the usage of the helping verb will be plural and will represent the group identity rather than its members.

Thus, statements A and B are incorrect.

Since dead to sin means free from sin and dead in sin refers to a great sinner, statements C and D are correct.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Question 33

Select the option with the incorrect spelling:

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Solution

Option D has the misspelt representation of 'facile', which refers to something superficial.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Question 34

Identify the option with the Incorrect usage of an apostrophe:

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Solution

Who's is a contraction linking the words who is or who has, and whose is the possessive form of who.

Thus, the correct option is B.

Question 35

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:
The birds alight ____ the roof of a temple.

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Solution

When talking about places, 'on' is used when we are speaking about a surface; since the bird descended on the temple roof, the correct option will be D.

Question 36

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:
While automatic enrollment or "quick" enrollment makes the process of joining a retirement plan less daunting, expanding the number of funds available to participants can have the opposite effect.

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Solution

'Daunting' refers to a difficult or intimidating prospect. Consternate means filling someone with anxiety.

Since the other options' connotation is opposite to 'Daunting',

Option D is the correct answer.

Question 37

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:
I have a great antipathy ____ meat.

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Solution

'To' is used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward or the direction of something.

Out of the four options, only B can be used to indicate the antipathy toward meat.

Thus, the correct option is B.

Question 38

Select the option with the incorrect spelling:

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Solution

Option C is the misrepresentation of the word 'lugubrious', which indicates a sad feeling.

Thus, the correct option is C.

Question 39

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:
According to Douglas Brinkley's Wheels for the World, Henry authorized $1.5 million in company funds foran inquiry of Lee's professional and private life in 1975 to discredit him.

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Solution

'Calumniate' means to make false statements and accusations. Since 'discredit' represents a similar intention in the statement of the question,

Option A is the correct answer.

Question 40

There are four sentences A, B, C, D where the underlined word is used either correctly or incorrectly. Choose the option which lists all the sentences where the underlined word is used correctly in a sentence.
A. Cassie drew her brows down to feign a stern expression.
B. Her heartbeat was feign and slow.
C. I wish you wouldn't feign illness on every first day of school.
D. My cousin would always feign excitement when we came to visit, but I knew she really didn't like sharing her room.

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Solution

To 'feign' is to pretend.

Thus, it cannot be used with the heartbeat.

So, statement B is wrong.

Since the other statements have appropriately used the word 'feign',

Thus, the correct option is D.

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IIFT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper (23rd Dec)

IIFT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper (23rd Dec)

Select the option with the incorrect spelling:

Identify the option with the Incorrect usage of an apostrophe:

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:The birds alight ____ the roof of a temple.

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:While automatic enrollment or "quick" enrollment makes the process of joining a retirement plan less daunting, expanding the number of funds available to participants can have the opposite effect.

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:I have a great antipathy ____ meat.

Select the option with the incorrect spelling:

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:According to Douglas Brinkley's Wheels for the World, Henry authorized $1.5 million in company funds foran inquiry of Lee's professional and private life in 1975 to discredit him.

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Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:
The birds alight ____ the roof of a temple.

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:
While automatic enrollment or "quick" enrollment makes the process of joining a retirement plan less daunting, expanding the number of funds available to participants can have the opposite effect.

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:
I have a great antipathy ____ meat.

From the options given below, identify best SYNONYMN for the word underlined:
According to Douglas Brinkley's Wheels for the World, Henry authorized $1.5 million in company funds foran inquiry of Lee's professional and private life in 1975 to discredit him.