Directions: Each of the sentences in the following items has an underlined word, followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate option that is an improvement of the underlined word in the context of the sentence, and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The candidates went through an intensive instruction process before their absorption into the service.
induction
The correct word is "induction", which refers to a formal process of introducing someone to a new job or activity. "Immersion" refers to deep involvement, "intimation" means a hint or suggestion, and "unction" refers to a type of ointment, which is not appropriate here.
Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word
Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.
Is the Abominable Snowman a friction of the mountaineers’ imagination?The officer under suspension felt intimated by the committee members during his interrogation regarding the allegations against him.
Amongst them all, she was the only one with the perquisite to understand the complexity of the situation.
At the official function organised for the attending dignitaries, guests arrived in scrumptious attire for the banquet.
The lake atop the mountain has always been the lyre for intrepid hikers.
