SRCC GBO 2010 Question Paper

The word "Hardworking" is used synonymously with the word "Industrious".

None of the other words can be associated with the given word.

Hence, Option C is the correct answer.

Colossus refers to a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
While tall, towering and lofty can be used in the context of the height of an object, huge can be used to mean both the scale and the size of an object, idea or capability.

Hence, option B is closest to the meaning of the word "colossus".

"Defer" means to put off (an action or event) to a later time;

The word closest to the meaning of the given word is "postpone".

Hence, Option C is the correct answer.

Exasperation refers to a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

Since irritation is one of the given options, it will suit the requirement.

Hence, Option B is correct.

"To endorse" is to declare one's public approval or support of/for something.

The word that can be closely associated with the given word is "approval".

Hence, Option D is correct.

The correct sentence can be re-written as:

Who will look after the children when their mother is in the hospital?

Look after means to take care of someone or something.

Look for: to hope to get something that you want or need.

Look up: (of a situation) to improve.

Look about: to try to locate someone or something.

Hence, Option A is correct.

The correct answer is Option B.

The phrase “bring out” is often used to mean “reveal” or “show clearly”. In this context, the photo is revealing or showing the difference between the two brothers. 

The other options do not fit in this context.

Option A: “Brings” needs an object or complement to complete the sentence. 

Option C: “Brings up” usually means to start discussing a topic. 

Option D: “Brings in” typically means to introduce something new or to earn money.

The phrase “put aside” means to save something, like money, for future use. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer

The other options do not fit in this context. 

Option A: “Put off” means to delay or postpone something. 

Option C: “Put across” means to communicate or make something understood.

Option D: “Put through” typically means to connect a phone call or to make someone undergo a difficult situation. Therefore, “put aside” is the most appropriate choice here.

The phrase “took down” is often used to mean making a written record of something spoken, like a speech. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

The other options do not fit in this context.

Option A: “Took up” usually means to begin doing or learning something.

Option B: “Took on” typically means to accept a job or responsibility.

Option C: “Took off” generally means to leave a place quickly or to become successful quickly.

Therefore, “took down” is the most appropriate choice here. The reporters eagerly took down (recorded) the speech made by Obama.

The phrase “get at” is often used to mean reaching or gaining access to something. Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

The other options do not fit in this context.

Option B: “Get to” usually means to arrive at a place or to have an opportunity to do something.

Option C: “Get on” typically means to manage or deal with a situation, especially successfully.

Option D: “Get into” generally means to become involved in a bad situation or to start enjoying something.

Therefore, “get at” is the most appropriate choice here. The sentence would read: “The books are locked, and I can’t get at them.” This implies that the speaker cannot access the books because they are locked away.