In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A sign of something about to happen

ExamCompetition Forum Question Papers Ask A Question Mock Test Learn & Earn Sign Up Login Menu

0 vote

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A sign of something about to happen

Asked on 2019-04-21 08:47:27 by Guest | Votes 0 | Views: 31 | Tags: one word substitution | english comprehension | Add Bounty

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A sign of something about to happen

1). Omniscient
2). Portent
3). Pernicious
4). Invective

Share on Facebook

Share on Whatsapp

Share on Twitter

1 answers

2 vote

Answered by Guest on 2019-05-02 00:02:32 | Votes 2 | #

Let's find out the meanings of given words:-

Omniscient: A person who knows everything

Portent: A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.$

Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.$

Invective: A$busive language used to express blame or censure.$

Clearly, option 2 i.e. portent best describes the above-mentioned phrase. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Join Telegram Group

Answer This Question
Name:
Email:
Answer :
Sum of (4+1)
Submit:

Other Questions

1. In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, five words are suggested. one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. Education has been a problem in our country for (26). The lack of it has been blamed for all (27

2. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. For how long will you keep neglecting your duties.

3. What is the substitute of - Anything which is no longer in use

4. What is the substitute of - An obviously true or hackneyed statement

5. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. _______________ the course of the development of different life-forms heredity—which, in plain English, is unconscious memory

6. Find out the misspelt word

7. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. An exact copy

8. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hound

9. What is the substitute of - One who hates mankind—

10. As a businessman, my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book .

General Knowledge Questions

English Language and Comprehension