IPMPrepIn which sentence is the word DISCREET (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Separate, distinct categories are 'discrete'. 'Discreet' means careful not to attract attention.
Answer: (A) The data is in discreet categories with no overlap.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension · Vocabulary
Word Usage: IPMAT practice questions
16 questions. Each is marked with the exam level it suits. Answer, then open the step-by-step solution.
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In which sentence is the word PRECEDE (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
To go forward is to 'proceed'. 'Precede' means to come before.
Answer: (C) Please precede to the next counter.
In which sentence is the word AFFECT (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
'Affect' is usually a verb. The noun needed in the last sentence is 'effect'.
Answer: (C) The affect of the medicine lasted for hours.
In which sentence is the word ALLUSION (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
A false appearance is an 'illusion'. An allusion is an indirect reference.
Answer: (C) The magician created an allusion of floating.
In which sentence is the word EMINENT (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Something about to happen is 'imminent'. 'Eminent' means famous and respected.
Answer: (B) Heavy rain is eminent; carry an umbrella.
In which sentence is the word ACCEPT (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
The word meaning 'other than' is 'except'.
Answer: (A) Everyone accept Ravi came to the party.
In which sentence is the word COUNCIL (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Advice, especially legal advice, is 'counsel'. A council is an elected body.
Answer: (B) He sought legal council before signing.
In which sentence is the word CONSCIENCE (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Awake and aware is 'conscious'. Conscience is the inner sense of right and wrong.
Answer: (B) The patient was not fully conscience after the operation.
In which sentence is the word FARTHER (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Additional discussion is 'further'. 'Farther' refers to physical distance.
Answer: (D) We need no farther discussion on this.
In which sentence is the word COMPLEMENT (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Praise is a 'compliment'. 'Complement' means something that completes or goes well with another.
Answer: (C) He paid her a complement on her singing.
In which sentence is the word BREATH (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
The verb is 'breathe'. 'Breath' is the noun.
Answer: (D) Remember to breath slowly during the test.
In which sentence is the word PRINCIPLE (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
The head of a college is the 'principal'. 'Principle' means a rule or belief.
Answer: (A) The principle of the college addressed the students.
In which sentence is the word CITE (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
A view is a 'sight'. 'Cite' means to quote or mention as evidence.
Answer: (D) The hill offers a lovely cite of the valley.
In which sentence is the word STATIONARY (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Pens and paper are 'stationery'. 'Stationary' means not moving.
Answer: (C) He bought pens and paper from the stationary shop.
In which sentence is the word ELICIT (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
Something unlawful is 'illicit'. 'Elicit' means to draw out a response.
Answer: (A) Selling drugs is an elicit activity.
In which sentence is the word LOOSE (or its form) used incorrectly?
Solution
The verb meaning 'misplace' is 'lose'. 'Loose' means not tight.
Answer: (D) Don't loose your ticket.
These are original practice questions written by Target Campus in the pattern, syllabus and difficulty of IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak, JIPMAT, NPAT and SET. They are not previous-year papers.