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medium2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word: Conjecture

Correct answer: B

A
Strife
B
Guess
Correct
C
Critic
D
Gathering
Explanation and memory cue

'Conjecture' means an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess or surmise.

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easy2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the correct spelling for the missing word: My brother is ______ to taking long walks after dinner.

Correct answer: C

A
Accostomed
B
Acustomed
C
Accustomed
Correct
D
Accustommed
Explanation and memory cue

The correct spelling is 'Accustomed' (having double 'c' and single 'm').

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easy2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the word that has the same or nearly the same meaning of the given word: Obsolete

Correct answer: D

A
Current
B
Dedicated
C
Unclear
D
Outmoded
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used; out of date, antiquated, or outmoded.

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medium2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the sentence that contains a misspelled word:

Correct answer: C

A
I think we will use lacquer to finish the table.
B
The laboratory is down that hallway.
C
Our friend's car was irrepairaby damaged.
Correct
D
No Mistakes
Explanation and memory cue

'Irrepairaby' is misspelled (correct spelling is 'irreparably' or 'irrepairably'). Note: The book answer key lists A.

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hard2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Analogies / Vocabulary: Nurture : Neglect :: Denigrate : ______?

Correct answer: D

A
Reveal
B
Recognize
C
Calumniate
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Nurture is the antonym of Neglect. Similarly, the antonym of Denigrate (to disparage/defame) would be Praise/Extol. Since Praise is not listed, 'None of these' (D) is the correct answer.

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easy2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Find the word that is misspelled:

Correct answer: D

A
Column
B
Business
C
Acquisition
D
No Mistakes
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

All three words ('Column', 'Business', 'Acquisition') are spelled correctly, so 'No Mistakes' is the correct answer.

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easy2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the sentence that contains a misspelled word:

Correct answer: B

A
Mark Carved the Roast With A Razor-sharp Knife
B
You Have Been More than Chariable
Correct
C
Which President is Buried in This Cemetery?
D
No Mistakes
Explanation and memory cue

In option B, 'Chariable' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'charitable'.

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medium2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Which word means the opposite of Lucid?

Correct answer: C

A
Ordinary
B
Dedicated
C
Unclear
Correct
D
Outmoded
Explanation and memory cue

'Lucid' means expressed clearly or easy to understand. Its antonym is 'unclear', 'confused', or 'vague'. (The paper printed 'Unnecessary' in option C, key marks C).

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medium2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Analogies: (Select the most appropriate term/antonym)

Correct answer: D

A
Secret
B
Grand
C
Seductive
D
Habitual
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

From the test answer key, option D ('Habitual') corresponds to this analogy/vocabulary question item.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

When Alexander the Great attained power and fame, he considered himself as a:

Correct answer: A

A
Deity
Correct
B
Best
C
Happy
D
Talisman
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Psychologically, Alexander the Great was:

Correct answer: C

A
A Mighty Man
B
Great Conqueror
C
A Mad Man
Correct
D
A talented Man
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

When power may bring happiness?

Correct answer: C

A
When it is Excessive
B
It is According to One's Desires
C
It is Within Reasonable Limits
Correct
D
Never
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

How Napoleon studied in school?

Correct answer: C

A
His Family Paid Fees
B
On Subsidized Fees
C
On Trust Money
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 2 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

What kind of person a megalomaniac is?

Correct answer: C

A
Self-admiring
B
Power-hungry
C
Egoistic
Correct
D
Self-centered
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Analogies: candid : indirect :: honest : _____

Correct answer: D

A
Frank
B
Wicked
C
Truthful
D
Devious
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

I have always liked your positive attitude; it has _____ affected our working relationship.

Correct answer: D

A
Adversely
B
Woefully
C
Candidly
D
Favorably
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the sentence that contains a misspelled word:

Correct answer: B

A
Barbara is Very Ambitious And Knows How to Set Goals.
B
The Actor Bears A Striking Resemblence To Abraham Lincoln.
Correct
C
Do Not Ruin Your Good Reputation By Making The Wrong Decision.
D
No Mistakes
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Select the word similar in meaning to the word given: Fossilize

Correct answer: A

A
Amalgamate
Correct
B
Dissolve
C
Flex
D
Liquefy
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Archaic is most dissimilar to:

Correct answer: C

A
Tangible
B
Modern
C
Ancient
Correct
D
Haunted
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Choose the correct spelling for the missing word: Not only did he play the guitar, he played the _____ as well.

Correct answer: D

A
Ukalele
B
Ukelele
C
Ukulale
D
Ukulele
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Analogies: excitable : stoical :: delighted : _____

Correct answer: B

A
Rankled
B
Confined
Correct
C
Restrained
D
Entertained
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Excise is most dissimilar to:

Correct answer: B

A
Sleep
B
Retain
Correct
C
Organize
D
Staple
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Repast is most similar to:

Correct answer: A

A
Meal
Correct
B
Debt
C
Book
D
Goal
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Michael and Jamal had such a terrific _____ that they always seemed to know, without being told, what the other felt.

Correct answer: C

A
Altercation
B
Equilibrium
C
Rapport
Correct
D
Symmetry
Explanation and memory cue

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2018FIA Sub Inspector Paper 2018 Group 1 (OTS)
EnglishFIA

Find the word that is misspelled:

Correct answer: B

A
Women
B
Babye
Correct
C
People
D
No Mistakes
Explanation and memory cue

No explanation is available yet. Use the highlighted answer as your reference point and revisit this question later.