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GATE CSE & IT · Verbal Ability · 2015-2026

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2026 PYQ

Expedite, Hasten, Hurry, $\_\_\_\_$ . Fill the blank by choosing a word with a meaning similar to that of the words given above.

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2025 Q1

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's ________ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

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2025 Q2

The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was considered myopic because it sacrificed long-term stability to accommodate short-term gains. Select the most appropriate option tha...

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2025 PYQ

The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was considered $$\underline {myopic} $$ because it sacrificed long-term stability to accommodate short-term gains. Select the most appr...

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2025 PYQ

"I put the brown paper in my pocket along with the chalks, and possibly other things. I suppose every one must have reflected how primeval and how poetical are the things that one...

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2025 PYQ

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's __________ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

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2024 Q6

Sequence the following sentences in a coherent passage. P: This fortuitous geological event generated a colossal amount of energy and heat that resulted in the rocks rising to an a...

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2024 PYQ

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head _____ (i) _____ before heading _____ (ii) _____ to...

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2023 PYQ

We reached the station late, and ___________ missed the train.

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2023 PYQ

Which one of the following sentence sequences creates a coherent narrative? (i) Once on the terrace, on her way to her small room in the corner, she notices the man right away. (ii...

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2022 PYQ

The ___________ is too high for it to be considered __________.

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2021 PYQ

________ is to surgery as writer is to ________ Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above sentence?

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2021 PYQ

Consider the following sentences : (i) Everybody in the class is prepared for the exam. (ii) Babu invited Danish to his home because he enjoys playing chess, Which of the following...

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2020 PYQ

His knowledge of the subject was excellent but his classroom performance was ______.

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2019 PYQ

The search engine's business model _____ around the fulcrum of trust.

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2018 PYQ

“From where are they bringing their books? ________ bringing _______ books from _____.” The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

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2017 PYQ

After Rajendra Chola returned from his voyage to Indonesia, he ______ to visit the temple in Thanjavur.

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2017 PYQ

Research in the workplace reveals that people work for many reasons ___________.

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2016 PYQ

Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I will move the world.” The sentence above is an example of a ___________ statement.

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2016 PYQ

Nobody knows how the Indian cricket team is going to cope with the difficult and seamer-friendly wickets in Australia. Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the underlin...

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2016 PYQ

Find the odd one in the following group of words mock, deride, praise, jeer

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2016 PYQ

A rewording of something written or spoken is a ______________.

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2016 PYQ

Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage.

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2016 PYQ

The man who is now Municipal Commissioner worked as ____________________.

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2015 PYQ

Which of the following combinations is incorrect?

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2015 PYQ

Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence. The chain snatchers took to their heels when the police party arrived.

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2015 PYQ

Didn't you buy _________ when you went shopping?

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2015 PYQ

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? She enjoyed herself immensely at the party.

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