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Contextual Usage of Words Exercise

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

  • 1Homonyms and Homophones distinction (e.g. 'Affect' vs 'Effect').
  • 2'Affect' is usually a verb (to influence); 'Effect' is a noun (the result).

TCS NQT Style Practice Questions

Practice Question 1

Choose correct word: 'The pollution will ___ our health.'

A) affect
B) effect
C) impact
D) enforce

Correct Answer: A) affect

Step-by-step Solution: We need a verb in this position. 'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence.

Practice Question 2

Choose correct word: 'The principal set strict ___ for the school.'

A) principles
B) principals
C) rules
D) criteria

Correct Answer: A) principles

Step-by-step Solution: 'principles' means fundamental rules of conduct, which fits the context.

Study Pro-Tip

Identify the part of speech required in the blank before picking a word.

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