vocabularies
Direction (78-79) : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
..........he became a minister, he didn't allow any of his relatives to live with him.
(A) As long as (B) In case (C) As soon as (D) In order that
Direction (78-79) : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
We .......... Abhinav for the last two months.
(A) are not seeing (B) do not see (C) haven't seen (D) did not see
Direction (80-81): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
MOTIVE
(A) Reason (B) Utility (C) Benefit (D) Chance
Direction (80-81): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
RELUCTANT
(A) Unwilling (B) Pleased (C) Afraid (D) Steady
Direction (82-83): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
DEVOUT
(A) Passive (B) Proficient (C) Profound (D) Pure
Direction (82-83): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
PERSEVERANCE
(A) Determination (B) Persistence (C) Instability (D) Resolution
Direction (84-85): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Breath of fresh air
(A) A peaceful and relaxing place (B) Someone with a pleasant voice
(C) A high-priced and expensive thing (D) Someone or something new and refreshing
Direction (84-85): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Take exception
(A) Appreciate (B) Object to (C) Care for (D) Deny
Direction (86-87): Select the most appropriate option to substitute the BOLD segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.
The song was so moving as all eyes became wet.
(A) then (B) when (C) that (D) No improvement
Direction (86-87): Select the most appropriate option to substitute the BOLD segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.
If somebody attacks you, you needs be able to defend yourself.
(A) Need to be able (B) Need being able
(C) Need being able (D) No improvement
Direction (88-89): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/ sentence.
Persons who rob ships
(A) Robbers (B) Bandits (C) Dacoits (D) Pirates
Direction (88-89): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/ sentence.
Something of little value or importance
(A) Trivial (B) Cardinal (C) Fundamental (D) Scanty
Direction (90-91): In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
(A) Contamporary (B) Contemporary (C) Contemperary (D) Contemporery
The correct spelling is 'Contemporary'.
Direction (90-91): In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
(A) Battalion (B) Batallion (C) Batalion (D) Battallion
The correct spelling is ‘Battalion’.
Direction (92-93): The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
A. On the other hand, the Saracen chief looked slighter and shorter, but he was also strong.
B. The Briton was a huge powerful man with thick brown hair.
C. They went side by side to the well, where they ate their simple meal and rested.
D. They were a great contrast to each other.
(A) CDAB (B) DCAB (C) DABC (D) BADC
Direction (92-93): The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
A. The prehistoric ring of standing stones at this site is carefully aligned to point to the sunset.
B. To get a view of the sun, Stonehenge in England is considered as one of the most iconic sites.
C. As the sun rises and sets on this day in the northern hemisphere, it is the year's shortest day.
D. Winter solstice on December 21st marks the beginning of longer daylight hours.
(A) DABC (B) BDAC (C) DCBA (D) BCDA
Direction (94) : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The masons are building the house.
(A) The house has been built by the masons.
(B) The house is being built by the masons.
(C) The house was being built by the masons.
(D) The house is building the masons.
Direction (95): In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
I said to Promod, “How did you break your leg?”
(A) I asked Promod how did you break your leg.
(B) I asked Promod how he had broken his leg.
(C) I asked Promod how he had broken your leg.
(D) I asked Promod how you broke your leg.
Direction (96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was most commendable. Soaked, chilled and sleepless, .....(96)..... remained wonderfully good-tempered and when the procession finally .....(97)..... they cheered whole-heartedly. The great merit of a .....(98)..... crowd is that its members remain individuals. It is .....(99)..... characteristic of the British culture that British people can collect in crowds .....(100)..... do not turn into mobs.
(A) we (B) they (C) he (D) it
Direction (96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was most commendable. Soaked, chilled and sleepless, .....(96)..... remained wonderfully good-tempered and when the procession finally .....(97)..... they cheered whole-heartedly. The great merit of a .....(98)..... crowd is that its members remain individuals. It is .....(99)..... characteristic of the British culture that British people can collect in crowds .....(100)..... do not turn into mobs.
(A) appeared (B) entered (C) joined (D) finished
Direction (96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was most commendable. Soaked, chilled and sleepless, .....(96)..... remained wonderfully good-tempered and when the procession finally .....(97)..... they cheered whole-heartedly. The great merit of a .....(98)..... crowd is that its members remain individuals. It is .....(99)..... characteristic of the British culture that British people can collect in crowds .....(100)..... do not turn into mobs.
(A) Indian (B) Asian (C) French (D) British
Direction (96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was most commendable. Soaked, chilled and sleepless, .....(96)..... remained wonderfully good-tempered and when the procession finally .....(97)..... they cheered whole-heartedly. The great merit of a .....(98)..... crowd is that its members remain individuals. It is .....(99)..... characteristic of the British culture that British people can collect in crowds .....(100)..... do not turn into mobs.
(A) moreover (B) perhaps (C) only (D) therefore
Direction (96-100): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was most commendable. Soaked, chilled and sleepless, .....(96)..... remained wonderfully good-tempered and when the procession finally .....(97)..... they cheered whole-heartedly. The great merit of a .....(98)..... crowd is that its members remain individuals. It is .....(99)..... characteristic of the British culture that British people can collect in crowds .....(100)..... do not turn into mobs.
(A) whom (B) which (C) who (D) what
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