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Q1:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The sound of laughter and loud music from the neighbour’s house disturbed his train of thought as he was writing his farewell speech.

My friend has picked up a stray dog from the street and is now looking for somebody to train and domesticate the animal.

If you really want to see the landscape and the scenic countryside, it is better to take a train or go by road, rather than by plane.

By following the train of blood on the platform the police located the body of a young woman who had been brutally stabbed.

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Option 4

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Q2:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

She said, “I always stay awake late into the night till my daughters come home, as I worry a lot about their safety.”

Due to the ban on slaughter of cattle, the neglected ones often stay away, wandering into fields and eating the crops.

The ownership of the property went to the eldest son of the family, but the other siblings went to court and asked for a stay order.

During her summer holidays she usually went to the village to stay with her grandparents and her large extended family.

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Option 2

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Q3:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The rules of the organization proscribes members from engaging in conflicts of interest.

The coach proscribes late night parties before an important game.

The software manual proscribes step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the program.

The company's policy proscribes employees from disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals.

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Option 3

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Q4:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Every morning, the aroma of freshly baked bread diffuses throughout the house, enticing everyone to the kitchen.

The stained glass diffused the light filtering through the windows.

Realising that the argument between the two groups of students was getting out of control, the teacher diffused the situation by quickly changing the topic.

He used a fan to diffuse the smoke that had accumulated in the kitchen while cooking.

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Option 3

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Q5:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

A build-up of the callus is one of the most common causes of discomfort.

The doctor examined the callus but neglected to treat it.

When it is not too thick, the callus protects the foot from damage.

He received fifty lashes on his feet delivered with callus indifference.

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Option 4

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Q6:

IPMAT Indore 2024

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The Child Marriage Restraint Act bans the marriage of those who are below 18 years of age.

The government bans anyone with irregularities in their passports from travelling abroad.

Bans provide the community a chance to raise objections and ensure transparency.

Organic farming bans the usage of all pesticides and involves manual weeding.

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Option 3

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Q7:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

They were all soaking wet and their mother told them to ring their clothes first and then put them out to dry.

She had left home for the first time, so her parents made her promise that she would ring them up every day.

To catch the terrorist the security forces formed a ring around the house where he was hiding.

The witch waved her wand, recited a magical verse, pressed the blue stone on her ring and vanished into thin air.

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Option 1

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Q8:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

After many years of knowing one another, they eventually tied the knot.

It was a full moon night and the tied was high, but he went boating and, unfortunately, he drowned.

The bags placed on the carrier were not securely tied, which led to an unfortunate accident.

I have a good chance of a promotion since my firm has recently tied up with a global conglomerate.

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Option 2

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Q9:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

They found that all the flowers placed on their mother's grave had withered within a week.

The pet dog could not come to terms with his master's death and went to grave for him, even refusing to eat for several days.

When the witness was summoned by the lawyer, he made grave allegations against the accused.

The landlord issued a warning to the tenants that non-payment of rent was a grave matter and would lead to a court case.

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Option 2

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Q10:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Our products have to function in extreme weather conditions, which is why we put them through climatic testing.

The climatic moment of the match was when the captain got caught behind the wicket.

Under certain climatic conditions, hailstorms are formed in the atmosphere, resulting in unexpected accidents.

The passengers in the bus were sweating profusely because of the hot climatic conditions.

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Option 2

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Q11:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

To keep the key safe, she wore it on a cord around her neck.

He purchased a cord of wood from the market.

Teenagers may feel a need to cut the umbilical cord tying them to their homes.

The musician would hear a cord in his head and play each note individually.

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Option 4

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Q12:

IPMAT Indore 2023

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

If you need to farther your career, you should avoid all kinds of distractions.

The politician was so flustered by the animosity of the crowd that he refused to answer further questions.

We need to discuss this problem right away and avoid letting it fester any further.

I live farther away from college than all my classmates.

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Option 1

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Q13:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

There was a scenic spot not very far from our cottage where we used to go for picnics.

Such a spot on his career was difficult to ignore when deciding promotions.

He was unsure if he could respond to the question asked; fortunately, his answer was spot on.

She wanted to make a good impression but, at the last moment, she discovered a spot of ink on her collar.

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Option 2

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Q14:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

When the women were asked to join the protest, they refused to collaborate.

Some treacherous relatives of Indian rulers collaborated with the British Empire.

She interviewed many teens to collaborate her thesis on their mental health issues.

The policeman collaborated with the film makers who were shooting a crime thriller.

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Option 3

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Q15:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

It was a long journey by road, and they had yet to find a boat that would help them to cross the river.

We were told that she had lived through tough times which made her cross and cranky as she grew older.

The mistakes of his youth are the cross that he has to bear for the rest of his life.

Although he thinks he is the life of the party, his remarks are insensitive, and his jokes are vulgar, cross, and crude.

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Option 4

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Q16:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The orchestra decided to flout tradition and played their instruments wearing ordinary clothes.

The problems caused by flouting rules are many, but some people do not care.

She flouted her designer wear and accessories in front of her classmates.

Her fault was that she flouted the dress code and refused to wear the uniform.

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Option 3

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Q17:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The cricket match was heading for a draw, when the batsman hit a sixer and our team won.

He was lucky enough to win the draw in the lottery, where the prize was a rare painting.

He used to keep all his important documents in the draw of his cupboard.

As he was very old, he didn't have the strength to draw water from the well near his house.

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Option 3

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Q18:

IPMAT Indore 2022

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Her admirers considered her demeanour to be of great state and refinement, and most impressive.

Uttar Pradesh, being the most densely populated state in India, has the highest number of representatives in Parliament.

The judicial magistrate asked the prosecuting lawyer to state the grounds on which the defendant had been arrested.

The state of his grandfather's health was critical, but it was difficult for him to get in touch with all the members of the family.

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Option 1

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Q19:

IPMAT Indore 2021

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Naturally, the fauna of the region varies with climatic changes.

Some plants adapt themselves to a variety of climatic conditions.

When the last tree dies in the climactic scene, the message in the movie becomes clear

The climactic changes from summer to winter affected the moods of the hero of the film.

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Option 4

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Q20:

IPMAT Indore 2021

VA > Incorrect Word

Hard

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The lives of the little princes in the large castle in the rich city were luxurious

The rooms were adorned with luxuriant trimmings of gold, silk and velvet.

They were handsome men who were distinguished by their luxuriant, golden tresses

The cruise ship was of medium size, but the suites were very luxurious.

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Option 2

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Q21:

IPMAT Indore 2021

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The king was under intensive pressure to protect the borders of his vast empire

The subject's loathing of the cruel emperor was intense

Without intensive study, it is difficult for most students to get admitted into any course

The intense debate between states led to the resolution of issues across the border.

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Option 1

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Q22:

IPMAT Indore 2021

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

We called a mechanic to appraise the car before we bought it.

The principal called a meeting to apprise the school's governing board of the progress made by all the students in the past year

At the end of each practice session, the teacher trainees are expected to appraise their own performance

The soldiers returned to the camp to appraise the commanding officer of the enemy's location.

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Option 4

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Q23:

IPMAT Indore 2021

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The young girl said, "I now request our chief guest to come forward for the lighting of the lamp."

I just read that two men who took shelter under a tall tree during a thunderstorm were struck by lightning.

I believe that skin lightning products have a lot of undesirable side effects

The young girl helped her mother carry some of the groceries home, thereby lightening her heavy load.

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Option 3

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Q24:

IPMAT Indore 2020

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The President of the City Chamber of Commerce is an urbane, kind and generous man.

The writer's next book deals with the life of an urbane intellectual as seen through the eyes of a lawyer.

My uncle who lives in New York turned out to be the exact opposite of the urbane, wealthy gentleman that I was expecting to meet.

Over 70% of the people living in urbane areas said that they wanted better roads and more schools.

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Option 4

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Q25:

IPMAT Indore 2020

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The young scientist built a small, low-cost machine to recycle waste water. It was a simple but ingenious solution to the problem of water shortage in the city.

My friend is an ingenious cook - she can make very delicious dishes from the most ordinary ingredients.

The young man lost all his savings because he was rather ingenious to believe the agent's promises of a well-paid job and a comfortable life in a foreign country.

Teachers say that some children are very ingenious when it comes to finding excuses for not completing their work.

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Option 3

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Q26:

IPMAT Indore 2020

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

After several rounds of meetings, the city council passed an ordinance to limit the number of cafes near the seaside.

As per a royal ordinance, all men under 18 had to join the army and fight the war.

Military aircrafts can be used to carry a wide variety of ordinance.

The people protested a city ordinance that all parks must be closed by 9 pm.

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Option 3

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Q27:

IPMAT Indore 2020

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

It is a pleasure when we are all together for a meal at home.

Her son is not interested in watching movies, which is not all together a bad thing.

The three hundred guests sat all together in the large dining hall of the hotel.

The facilitator asked the participants to stand up, all together.

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Option 2

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Q28:

IPMAT Indore 2020

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The sickness of a family member can affect the lives of everyone at home.

Kerala was affected by severe flood all through the year.

Taking this medicine for a prolonged period can have severe after affects.

The popular star was not a natural actor: his style was rather affected.

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Option 3

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Q29:

IPMAT Indore 2019

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The emperor ordered the arrest of his most vocal critic.

There are very few film critics left in our city.

Mahatma Gandhi's critic of the West remains relevant to this day.

His classmates warned him, 'It is not a good idea to critique our Principal.'

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Option 3

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Q30:

IPMAT Indore 2019

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The river teemed with salmon and trout.

The wedding was teamed in Bhojpuri style.

Which team will win this year's IPL tournament?

The film star wore a purple suit teamed with a crimson tie.

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Option 2

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Q31:

IPMAT Indore 2019

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Last week we learnt about the right way to greet our customers.

"Get it write the first time" is an often-heard management slogan.

In India, driving on the Right side of the road is wrong.

The rite of afternoon tea is described in many of Enid Blyton's books.

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Option 2

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Q32:

IPMAT Indore 2019

VA > Incorrect Word

Easy

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

The attackers decided to raise the castle to the ground.

They raised their children to be freethinking boys and girls.

To raise a toast to a newly-wed couple is a common practice.

The rays of the sun rose above the mountain.

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Option 1

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Q33:

IPMAT Indore 2019

VA > Incorrect Word

Medium

One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Shakespeare is sometimes referred to as a bard.

He barred his soul to the preacher.

Because of his age, he was barred from entering the theatre.

The Bar barred all bards.

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