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Directions :
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
6.
ovation
- A.outburst
- C.applause
- B.bravo
- D.encore
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; “bravo” (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation. |
7.
dimension
- A.compass
- C.inch
- B.ruler
- D.measure
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used, so these are not the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is only one way to determine a dimension. |
8.
bonus
- A.reward
- C.cash
- B.raise
- D.employer
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d). |
9.
infirmary
- A.surgery
- C.patient
- B.disease
- D.receptionist
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| An infirmary is a place that takes care of the infirm, sick, or injured.Without patients, there is no infirmary. Surgery (choice a) may not be required for patients. A disease (choice b) is not necessary because the infirmary may only see patients with injuries. A receptionist (choice d) would be helpful but not essential. |
10.
itinerary
- A.map
- C.travel
- B.route
- D.guidebook
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| An itinerary is a proposed route of a journey. A map (choice a) is not necessary to have a planned route. Travel (choice c) is usually the outcome of an itinerary, but not always. A guidebook (choice d) may be used to plan the journey but is not essential. |