Mettl Verbal Ability and Comprehension 5

Question 1

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'ENERVATE'.

Accepted Answer

To weaken or drain of vitality

Answer

'Enervate' means to drain someone of energy or vitality, leaving them weakened.

Question 2

Read the passage and answer: 'The CEO's terse response to the media did little to quell the growing concerns of investors.' What does 'quell' mean?

Accepted Answer

To put an end to or suppress

Answer

'Quell' means to put an end to, suppress, or calm something, such as fears or unrest.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences uses the PASSIVE VOICE correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report will be submitted by the team by Friday.

Answer

Option B uses passive voice: the subject (report) receives the action, and the agent (team) is introduced with 'by'.

Question 4

Select the option that CORRECTLY completes the analogy: 'Prologue : Beginning :: Epilogue : ___'

Accepted Answer

End

Answer

A prologue comes at the beginning of a work just as an epilogue comes at the end.

Question 5

Which word correctly fills the blank? 'The scientist's claim was _______ without substantial evidence to support it.'

Accepted Answer

specious

Answer

'Specious' means superficially plausible but actually wrong or misleading, fitting a claim made without evidence.

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