Correct Answer: (A) 2737

To determine how 13 is related to 2190 and apply the same relationship to 14, let’s explore possible patterns:

1. Cubing Relationship:

– 13^3 = 2197

– 2197 – 7 = 2190

It appears that 2190 is 7 less than the cube of 13.

2. Applying the Same Pattern to 14:

– 14^3 = 2744

– 2744 – 7 = 2737

Following the same logic, 14 would relate to 2737.

Answer: (A) 2737

Correct Answer: (C) He is too rich to starve.

Explanation:

– (A) He is rich enough to starve: Incorrect. This implies that being rich makes him capable of starving, which is illogical.

– (B) He is too rich and he starve: Incorrect. The grammar is wrong (“he starve” should be “he starves”), and the sentence doesn’t make sense.

– (C) He is too rich to starve: Correct. This means that his wealth prevents him from being in a situation where he would starve. The structure “too…to” is used correctly here.

– (D) He is too rich not to starve: Incorrect. This implies that being rich causes him to starve, which is contradictory and illogical.

Thus, the correct sentence is “He is too rich to starve.”

Correct Answer: (A) Neither

Explanation:

The sentence implies that none of the boys were in the playground. The word “neither” is used to indicate that not one of the two (or more) options is applicable.

– Neither: Correct, as it means “not one or the other.”

– Either: Incorrect, as it implies one of the two options is true.

– Every: Incorrect, as it refers to all members of a group individually, which doesn’t fit the context.

– All: Incorrect, as it refers to the entire group collectively, which contradicts the meaning of the sentence.

Thus, the correct answer is “Neither one of the boys was in the playground.”

Correct Answer: (D) Though; yet

Explanation:

The sentence requires a pair of conjunctions that contrast the two clauses. “Though” introduces the idea that he worked hard, and “yet” shows the contrasting result that he still failed. This pairing is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning of contrast effectively.

Other options:

– (A) “Hardly; when” is incorrect because it is used to indicate two events happening almost simultaneously, not contrast.

– (B) “Other; than” is incorrect because it does not fit the context of the sentence.

– (C) “No sooner; than” is used to indicate one event happening immediately after another, not contrast.

Thus, the correct answer is (D) Though; yet.

The correct answer is: (A) Obliterate

Explanation:

– Obliterate means to destroy something completely or erase it from existence. This is the correct spelling of the word.

– Obleturate, Obleterate, and Obliterait are all incorrect spellings and do not exist in the English language.

Thus, the correctly spelt word is Obliterate (A).

The correct answer is: (C) Postscript

Explanation:

– A manuscript refers to a handwritten or typed document, especially a draft of a book or article, and is unrelated to the context of something written after a letter is signed.

– Postdiction refers to explaining or predicting an event after it has already occurred, which is not relevant to the context of a letter.

– A postscript (commonly abbreviated as “P.S.”) is an additional remark or message added at the end of a letter after the signature. This matches the description in the question.

– A corrigendum refers to a correction of an error in a published text, which is unrelated to the context of a letter.

Thus, the correct alternative is Postscript (C).

Correct Answer: (C) Calligraphy

Explanation:

– (A) Designing: This refers to creating plans or drawings for something, not specifically related to handwriting.

– (B) Orthography: This refers to the conventional spelling system of a language, not the art of handwriting.

– (C) Calligraphy: This is the correct answer. Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative or beautiful handwriting.

– (D) Stenography: This refers to shorthand writing, a method of writing quickly using symbols or abbreviations, not beautiful handwriting.

Thus, the correct answer is (C) Calligraphy.

Correct Answer: (D) Prudent

Explanation:

The word “indiscreet” refers to someone who lacks discretion, is careless, or does not show good judgment in their actions or speech. To find the opposite, we need a word that conveys carefulness, good judgment, and discretion.

– (A) Honest: This is unrelated to the meaning of “indiscreet.” Honesty refers to truthfulness, not discretion.

– (B) Stupid: This refers to a lack of intelligence, which is not the opposite of “indiscreet.”

– (C) Reliable: While reliability is a positive trait, it does not directly oppose the meaning of “indiscreet.”

– (D) Prudent: This means showing care, thoughtfulness, and good judgment, which is the direct opposite of “indiscreet.”

Thus, the correct answer is (D) Prudent.

Correct Answer: (A) Cheerful

Explanation:

The word “gloomy” refers to a state of being sad, dark, or depressed. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. Among the given options:

– (A) Cheerful: This means happy, bright, or full of joy, which is the opposite of “gloomy.” Hence, this is the correct answer.

– (B) Boring: This means dull or uninteresting, which is not the opposite of “gloomy.”

– (C) Straight: This refers to something not curved or direct, which is unrelated to the meaning of “gloomy.”

Thus, the correct answer is (A) Cheerful.

Correct Answer: (C) To boast about oneself

Explanation:

The idiom “blow one’s own horn” means to brag or boast about one’s own achievements, abilities, or qualities. It refers to someone who talks about themselves in a self-praising manner.

– (A) “To be the devil’s advocate” is incorrect because it refers to someone who argues against a point for the sake of debate, not self-praise.

– (B) “To announce self defeat” is incorrect as it has no connection to boasting or self-promotion.

– (D) “To suddenly become very angry” is incorrect because it describes a different emotional reaction, unrelated to the idiom’s meaning.

Thus, the correct answer is (C).