NMAT practice questions, page 4 of 5, with answer review and explanations.
Question 16
Directions: Choose the correct sequence of prepositions that best completes the three given sentences. (1) India’s first ‘aerotropolis’ is being built _____ 1,818 acres of land off Durgapur Steel City. (2) An aerotropolis is a cluster with an airport _____ its centre. (3) A city whose economy is dependent on the airport will grow _____ it. (A) around (B) about (C) over (D) in (E) at (F) on
BDAB. DEB
AFC
ECF
CEA
Question 17
Directions: Choose the word or pair of words that shows a similar relationship to the given pair. oppressor : aggressive :: ____ : ____
employer : hiring
chauvinist : jingoist
athlete : competitive
scientist : researcher
replacement : restoration
Question 18
Directions: Choose the correct sequence of prepositions that best completes the three given sentences. 1. When Anna pined as Finance Manager, she became accountable ____ all monetary issues 2. But she was embroiled ____ an issue regarding embezzlement of funds 3. She was found innocent of the charges made ____ her and her detractors were forced to apologise (A) against (B) on (C) for (D) in (E) by (F) of
AFA
CFC
AFE
CDA
CBA
Question 19
Directions: In the given question, the sentence has four underlined words or phrases. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Mark (E) for no error. Sriram was equally talented as both a jazz performer as well as classical musician.
equally
performer
as well as
musician
No error
Question 20
Directions: Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence. Though the villagers welcomed the proposal of a dam to help in irrigation, the activists _____ it, and therefore a confrontation _____ between the two groups.