Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

SNAP 2006 - Question 101

Which one of the following alternatives is spelt correctly?

Solution

The correct spelling of the word is "ecstasy".

Hence, the answer is option B.

SNAP 2006 - Question 102

Choose the correct alternative that best explains the following idiom.
"Writing on the wall"

Solution

The idiom "writing on the wall" means "there are clear signs of something happening".

Thus, the answer is option B.

SNAP 2006 - Question 103

Although many of the members were _____ about the impending deal, others were _____ about the benefits it would bring.

Solution

The use of "Although" indicates that the blanks will have terms contradictory to each other.

Thus, among the options, only B is the choice for the answer.

SNAP 2006 - Question 104

Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed by the original pair.
BROOK : RIVER

Solution

"Brook" refers to a small stream, i.e., a smaller version of a river.

Among the options, only "path : highway" represents a similar relationship.

Hence, the answer is option B.

SNAP 2006 - Question 105

'But for cancer i would not have given up smoking'. 'But' in the sentence is

Solution

In the given sentence, "but" is used as a preposition as it shows the relationship between cancer and smoking.

Adverbs and Adjectives are used to indicate the qualities of verbs and nouns. A verb is used to indicate action.

Hence, the answer is option B.

SNAP 2006 - Question 106

Here is my list oranges, potatoes, garbage bags and a tooth brush. After the word 'list' identify which one of the following is required.

Solution

A "colon" is used to list items.

Hence, the answer is option A.

SNAP 2006 - Question 107

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below by choosing one of the alternatives.

My main reason for learning pharmacy was that my brother was one.

Solution

The sentence should have been "My main reason for becoming a pharmacist was that my brother was one."

Thus, the reference to the brother using the pronoun is a faulty one.

Hence, the answer is option C.

SNAP 2006 - Question 108

For the following pair a sentences choose the correct option
I. The team quickly took their positions on the field.
II. The team quickly took its position on the field.

Solution

A team is a singular entity. Thus, the plural usage "positions" is wrong in statement 1.

Statement 2 is grammatically correct.

Hence, the answer is option A.

SNAP 2006 - Question 109

Choose the erroneous underlined segment or option 'd' if no error.

He carried his clothes (a) in a black heavy (b) steel trunk (c)

Solution

Segment B should have been "heavy black". The phrase "a black heavy steel trunk" is incorrect because adjectives should follow a proper order. The correct order is: Opinion → Size → Age → Shape → Color → Origin → Material → Purpose.

Therefore Option B is the correct answer.

SNAP 2006 - Question 110

Choose the erroneous underlined segment or option 'd' if no error.

The corpse (a) had been dead (b) for five days (c)

Solution

A "corpse" refers to a dead body. Thus, saying that it "had been dead" indicates that it was alive at some point, which is incorrect. A corpse is always dead.

Thus, the erroneous section is (b)

Hence, the answer is option B.

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