Directions(1-5): In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer.
1. Bolt
I. A bolt of lightning pierced the angry black clouds, and Ms. Niharika moved away from the edge of the porch. II. Seeing an unidentified figure in the dark, all the kids bolted down the stairs. III. A surge in the crowd behind him bolted him forwards.

A. Only I B. Only I and III C. Only I and II D. Only III E. All are correct

Answer: Option C
2. Square
I. Mr. Batra wanted to make sure we were square with the court’s decision and not subject to a lawsuit. II. After the party, Mohan and Meera decided to square up the bill. III. We had been as square with the Startup as any Venture Capitalist could be.

A. Only II B. Only I and II C. Only I and III D. Only I E. All are correct

Answer: Option E
3. Scale
I. The government is planning a new salary scale for all professors of universities run by the UP government. II. We cannot track them in the mortal world until they use a substantial scale of magic. III. No one could have foreseen the scale of the disaster.

A. Only II B. Only I and II C. Only III D. Only I and III E. All are correct

Answer: Option D
4. Subscribe
I. They decided to subscribe to the new magazine instead of the famous and popular one in the market. II. We are of the opinion that we cannot subscribe to the new theory III. I decided to subscribe to him since he is my superior.

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Both I and III E. All the above

Answer: Option C
5. Vulnerable
I. The students were in a vulnerable position since they did not have any other alternative. II. The new home is meant for vulnerable youths and adults who are in need of love and care. III. Sachin Tendulkar saw India off from that vulnerable position to a thumping victory over the world champion Australia in the Tri-nation tournament.

A. Both I and III B. Only III C. Both II and III D. Only II E. All the above

Answer: Option E
Directions(6-10): Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in bold. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
6. Privatization goes against the grain of their principle of opposition to private ownership of industry

A. Normal B. Abnormal C. In sync D. Disparaging E. None of the above

Answer: Option B
7. The government is dragging its feet on measures to reduce pollution.

A. Prepone something B. Show enthusiasm C. Delay something D. Deteriorating situation E. None of the above

Answer: Option C
8. After several disappointments, everything seems to be coming up roses for the tennis player this year.

A. Successful B. Disappointment C. Negative D. Failure E. None of the above

Answer: Option A
9. Funny how you can get a bee in your bonnet about the most unlikely matters.

A. Speak succinctly B. Stay up C. Go wild D. Obsessed with an idea E. None of the above

Answer: Option D
10. It was hoped that the testimony of the witnesses would shed light on the causes of the accident.

A. Question B. Justify C. Explain D. Illuminate E. None of the above

Answer: Option C