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15.
The origin of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), as believed by many medical experts can be congenital, whereas others believe it to be _________. (a) Exogenous (b) Deleterious (c) Pathological (d) Environmental (e) Celestial
16.
________ to be a good swimmer, you should know how to hold your breath for a while. (a) For while (b) However since (c) In place (d) In order
17.
We urgently need to recruit a counselor ________ the vacant position. (a) on (b) for (c) at (d) in
18.
All party members whom the reporter ________ had supported their leader for introducing the anti-poverty program. (a) interview (b) interviews (c) interviewed (d) interviewing
19.
Successful people inspire many others to follow ________ path. (a) ones (b) their (c) his (d) the
There was ________ in the country when their cricket team won the world cup. (a) happiness (b) energy (c) shock (d) jubilation
20.
Usually the room tariff in this hotel is high. At present it is low because of the ________ season. (a) peak (b) off (c) down (d) full
I always wanted a basketball and ________ I-pod in my collection. (a) the (b) a (c) an (d) None of these
21.
He had no interest in ________ obligatory dinners and social events. (a) attend (b) attending (c) attends (d) attends to
22.
There are many textile producing mills in the market that compete with each ________ to gain the largest share of the market. (a) person (b) other (c) contestants (d) individual
23.
His dream of holding an exhibition ________ into reality when he shifted to Delhi. (a) was being turning (b) had turned (c) is turning (d) will turn
Directions for Q1 to Q90: Select the correct option that fills the blank(s) to make the sentence meaningfully complete. 1.
The interview panel asked for to wait ________ Friday for the final decision. (a) upto (b) till (c) for (d) since
2.
It was raining outside, ________ it is extremely hot here. (a) while (b) because (c) since (d) whereas
3.
There was no ________ that we were in a fix, as we had no food in the coach. (a) refusing (b) dissenting (c) denial (d) denying
4.
Shyam had to look for another hotel as Hotel Paradise did not have any rooms. They were completely ________. (a) booked (b) vacant (c) closed (d) filled
5.
Its always good to carry some cash as some shops _________ not accept credit cards. (a) do (b) did (c) could (d) should
6.
7.
8.
The glass lay ________ on the table. (a) not touched (b) untouched (c) untouching (d) not touch
9.
Funds are scarce, so _____ are needed to re-build homes destroyed by the flood. (a) patience (b) volunteers (c) workers (d) materials
10.
Residents of North Pole have different lifestyles and requirements than ________ living in other parts of the world. (a) their (b) them (c) those (d) residents
11.
The teacher stopped teaching Class VII as there were many ________ students in the class. (a) indisciplined (b) undisciplined (c) misdisciplined (d) nondisciplined
24.
Rima avoids travelling by flight as she feels afraid during take ________ and landing. (a) on (b) up (c) off (d) away
A contract must be honored. You cannot _________ on it. (a) back out (b) give up (c) renege (d) renounce
25.
In the first ten years after the ________ of the UGC Act, eight institutions were granted deemed university status. (a) implification (b) enactment (c) statement (d) issue
26.
The bellboy is responsible ________ the morning wake up calls. (a) to (b) of (c) for (d) in
12.
13.
Rakesh had bought the book for me. I ________ him Rs.500. (a) owe (b) lend (c) give (d) borrow
14.
Nothing ________ convinced her to cancel her trip to Goa. (a) was going to (b) could have (c) could (d) will have
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27.
It is sad the way she has ________ a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. (a) utilized (b) squandered (c) developed (d) extended
28.
The car is in such terrible state ________ it can cause serious damage. (a) thus (b) since (c) that (d) so
29.
All members will have a fixed five years ________. (a) tenet (b) tenor (c) tenure (d) tenement
30.
Astronauts have completed a major mission in space. It was ________ a replacement of the fuel tank in one of the space stations. (a) concerns (b) concern (c) concerning (d) concerned
31.
Films are becoming a medium of cultural contacts, good relations and ________ among different countries. (a) wars (b) love (b) harmony (d) conformity
32.
Aspirations of minorities cannot be kept in check ________ the gun. (a) with (b) under (c) by (d) through
33.
Ali is the fastest runner ________ all the students. (a) between (b) in middle of (c) among (d) in between
34.
Inflation can be ________ only if people limit their consumption, which will in turn reduce the demand of products. (a) reduce (b) reduces (c) reduced (d) reduction
35.
I would like to _________ a reservation for next Wednesday. (a) seek (b) keep (c) make (d) book
36.
The student searched ________ the book. He was certain that it was somewhere ________ his cupboard. (a) of, in (b) for, on (c) for, in (d) in, in
37.
Sincere people remain loyal ________ their friends in all circumstances. (a) against (b) in (c) by (d) with (e) to
38.
39.
New concerns about growing religious tensions in northern India were _________ this week after at least fifty people were killed and hundreds were injured or arrested in riots between Hindus and Muslims. (a) lessened (b) invalidated (c) restrained (d) dispersed (e) fueled A person’s shadow always _________ beside him, no matter what.
(a) is
(b) stays
(c) walks
(d) be
40.
Our bright and beautiful environment is being systematically destroyed under the pressure of a ________ population. (a) proliferating (b) expanding (c) widening (d) enlarging
41.
If Mr.Sharma didn’t stop hunting ________ better deals now, he would lose the opportunity ________ buy this excellent mobile phone. (a) for, to (b) in, to (c) to, for (d) for, that
42.
I ________ been regularly exercising for quite a few days now. (a) had (b) has (c) will have (d) have
43.
________ negligence of the transport company, lot of our goods were damaged in transit. (a) Since the (b) Due to the (c) Despite of (d) Reason being
44.
The leaves ________ yellow and dry. (a) were (b) had (c) being
(d) was
45.
________ the shirt was washed thrice, still he refused to wear it. (a) Though (b) Because (c) However (d) Since (e) While
46.
Neither Surekha ________ Ravi will be able to attend the meeting on Sunday. (a) or (b) nor (c) and (d) but also
47.
Increasing amount of junk from computers in America has forced them to recycle it for further use. One of the ________ units is set up in India. (a) recycles (b) recycled (c) recycling (d) recycle
48.
The power of music is known ________ us all ________ capacity to improve our holistic health is perhaps underestimated. (a) by, but the (b) by, but its (c) to, but its (d) to, but it has (e) by, but it has
49.
Sediments ________ the footprints of moving animals when they become rocks. This helps geologists to find information about dinosaurs. (a) preserve (b) keep (c) take (d) etch
50.
The protracted illness has reduced him ________ skeleton. (a) till (b) round (c) through (d) to (e) from
51.
It was a see-saw battle but Manpreet _________ ahead in the third round for the win.
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(a) flowed (d) surged 52.
53.
(b) ebbed (e) receded
(c) perched
We were thinking ________ it ________ something like a requiem for our age. (a) for, because (b) for, as (c) of, since (d) of, as He ________ his chances at the university interview by wearing a pair of jeans and t-shirt. (a) lowered (b) improved (c) jeopardized (d) enhanced
54.
There was a lot of cheating ________ the test in the class. (a) in (b) at (c) around (d) during
55.
The efforts put in by the top management to retain him went in ________ as he decided to shift to a competitor company. (a) failure (b) futility (c) waste (d) vain
56.
The magazine is all style and little ________. (a) Readability (b) Substance (c) Worth (d) Meaning
57.
An honest man never ________ to lies in order to fulfill his goals. (a) helps (b) tells (c) resorts (d) forms
58.
In any case, it seems like a travesty to reduce Gandhian values to a ________ ban on liquor. (a) prosaic (b) characterless (c) imaginative (d) outdated
59.
60.
61.
She ________ at a shop. (a) works (c) working
(b) work (d) be working
The tiring trip to hills of Shivpuri ________ the entire group exhausted. (a) left (b) leave (c) went (d) spent (e) consumed The rival team won the match ________ they foul played. (a) since (b) while (c) yet (d) because
62.
His recent success ________ him more arrogant than what he used to be. (a) make (b) have make him (c) has made (d) was making
63.
Countries which ________ still undergoing the economic processes ________ known as developing countries. (a) were, are (b) are, were (c) are, are (d) is, are (e) are, is
64.
The experiment lead to the emission of _________ vapor, which resulted in immediate termination of the research. (a) Noxious (b) Non-toxic (c) Innocuous (d) Bland
65.
He ________ the position of group leader because of his effective leadership skills. (a) got (b) get (c) gotten (d) getting
66.
The guest wanted to know ________ the hotel was offering him an extra overnight stay that they promised him. (a) for (b) was (c) whether (d) as
67.
He worked really hard and thus ________ to be promoted. (a) warranted (b) deserve (c) deserves (d) merit
68.
The fire-fighting team reached the venue quickly and extinguished the fire, ________ saving many lives. (a) therefore (b) hence (c) thereby (d) then
69.
But it would not be the first time when politicians tried to ________ religious symbols to win votes. (a) adopt
(b) invite
(c) adapt
(d) maintain
70.
We want to become internationally ________ in terms of technological research. (a) equipped (b) great (c) renowned (d) notorious (e) familiar
71.
The institute reserves the right to make any change in the items ________ in the itinery. (a) contains (b) contained (c) contain (d) includes
72.
The guilt seeps deep inside you ________ a way that it depresses you. (a) in (b) for (c) through (d) by
73.
A major step taken to reduce global warming is decreasing the use of electricity ________ replacing electric bulbs with CFL tubes. (a) by (b) is (c) of (d) being
74.
The great epics of ancient India took shape in the course of several hundred years, and ________, many additions were made to them. (a) following (b) then (c) subsequently (d) otherwise
75.
Suddenly, the television blacked out as there was some issue in the signal ________. (a) transformation (b) tranfer (c) transmission (d) transition
76.
The opinions _________ by various individuals regarding the problems faced by them helped the government in formulating changes. (a) expresses (b) expressed (c) expression (d) expressive
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77.
Do not move towards the car ________ you’ve finished your food. (a) as (b) while (c) inspite (d) until
78.
Heritage languages which form a part of India’s rich culture are becoming ________. (a) extinctive (b) extinguish (c) extinction (d) extinct
79.
80.
81.
82.
83. 84.
85.
86.
87.
_________ being poor, Kaveri still dresses appropriately than most of her group mates. (a) Despite (b) Although (c) Since (d) However
more
The monk wanders here and there in search of silence and peace. He lives a ________ life. (a) nomadic (b) boring (c) religious (d) busy
90.
Directions for Q91 to Q130: Select the word which best expresses the MEANING of the word in CAPITALS. 91.
92.
93.
Microsoft created a revolution _________ making the personal computer affordable for the middle class. (a) following (b) after (c) by (d) through
94.
But each attempt ended in ______ failure, just as such attempts have failed all over the world including Britain and the US. (a) gloomy (b) spectacular (c) intense (d) dismal
95.
Did you ________ cereal for breakfast? (a) had (b) have (c) ate
96. (d) eaten
All the efforts of the batsmen went _______ vain as the bowlers failed to perform well. (a) in (b) on (c) for (d) off
97.
The movie can be categorized as average, ________ the thrilling and unexpected ending. (a) apart (b) except (c) in spite (d) despite
98.
The petrol price has been rising for the past 5 years. It is highly _________ that it will decrease in the near future. (a) unrealistic (b) unlikely (c) unnatural (d) unacceptable The Oriental Express is a Hyderabad-bound train from Delhi and it goes ________ Bhopal. (a) through (b) via (c) by (d) across
88.
Monika is quite intelligent but rather ________. (a) idealistic (b) generous (c) lazy (d) optimistic
89.
The roomboy was asked to clean the vacant rooms first and then go to the ________ rooms. (a) empty (b) occupied (c) filled (d) guest (e) available
Anita was not happy with the bank’s interest rate policy. They offered a fixed rate on all loans while she wanted a ________ rate. (a) moving (b) floating (c) free (d) market
99.
EMANATE (a) End (c) Originate
(b) Culminate (d) Retreat
TAMPER (a) Attach (c) Interfere
(b) Timing (d) Build
SHABBY (a) Pure (c) Interesting
(b) Dirty (d) Curious
TYPIFY (a) Typing (c) Misrepresent (e) Exemplify
(b) Disembody (d) Forewarn
PREAMBLE (a) Rules (c) Rights
(b) Law (d) Introduction
ABSURD (a) Absent (c) Equitable
(b) Present (d) Inane
NOMINAL (a) Significant (c) Actual
(b) Minimal (d) Dear
CORPULENT (a) Lean (c) Emaciated
(b) Guant (d) Obese
FAUX PAS (a) Blunder (c) Worry
(b) Problem (d) Examine
100. WRETCHED (a) Poor (b) Foolish
(c) Insane
101. PARTIAL (a) Equitable (c) Half
(b) Unbiased (d) Incomplete
102. HATE (a) Abuse (c) Nasty
(b) Abhor (d) Tardy
103. TRUST (a) Insincere (c) Lie
(b) Faith (d) Tease
(d) Strained
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104. FURIOUS (a) Swift (c) Angry 105. EMPLOY (a) Ignore
(a) Deadly (c) Interfere
(b) Calm (d) Attentive (b) Satire
(c) Use
(d) Busy
(b) Deduce (d) Envious
120. SWAP (a) Take from (c) Back off
(b) Exchange (d) Slide
106. PHOTOGRAPHIC (a) Distant (c) Distinguish
(b) Exact (d) Similar
107. VULNERABLE (a) Respectable (c) Decayed
121. CONCEITED (a) Arrogant (c) Deceive
(b) False (d) Misconception
(b) Weak (d) Immature
122. CREDULITY (a) Credible (c) Gullible
(b) Discipline (d) Weakness
108. PROFUSE (a) Defuse (d) Accept
(b) Ample (e) Declare
(c) Flimsy
109. LACE (a) Paper (c) Wood
(b) Cloth (d) Person
110. AGITATE (a) Soothe (c) Disturb
(b) Refresh (d) Suppress
111. UNYOKE (a) Merge (c) Federate 112. ARID (a) Dry (c) Arrogant 113. HISTORIC (a) Insignificant (c) Unremarkable 114. COURAGEOUS (a) Brave (c) Sincere 115. PRODUCT (a) Result (c) Resource 116. CEASE (a) Hold (c) Stop 117. FAMISHED (a) Finished (c) Hungry 118. HONEST (a) Unethical (c) Biased 119. INFER
(b) Split (d) Amalgamate (b) Separated (d) Superfluous (b) Notable (d) Dull (b) Hungry (d) Good looking (b) Cause (d) Split (b) Capture (d) Siege (b) Full (d) Thirsty (b) Deceptive (d) Moral
123. True religion does not require one to proselytise through guile or force. (a) Translate (b) Hypnotise (c) Attack (d) Convert 124. He has a propensity for getting into debt. (a) Natural tendency (b) Aptitude (c) Characteristic (d) Quality 125. AVERT (a) Entertain (c) Turn away (e) Displease
(b) Transform (d) Lead towards
126. VANISH (a) Evacuate (c) Disappear
(b) Decrease (d) Harm
127. LATEST (a) Current (c) Antique
(b) Postponed (d) Outdated
128. INSIDIOUS (a) Insightful (c) Sincere
(b) Sinister (d) Naive
129. STERILIZE (a) Freshen (c) Mitigate
(b) Potent (d) Disinfect
130. MONOTONOUS (a) Assorted (c) Mixed
(b) Spirited (d) Tedious
Directions for Q131 to Q179: Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in CAPITALS. 131. ARCHAIC (a) Ancient (c) Fresh
(b) Modern (d) Present
132. FICKLE (a) Fiddle (c) Volatile
(b) Stable (d) Lame
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133. EMPATHY (a) Care (c) Discontent
(b) Sympathy (d) Indifference
(c) Respectful
134. SEMBLANCE (a) Resemblance (c) Appearance
(b) Pretense (d) Dissimilarity
135. PREMEDITATED (a) Ingenuous (c) Spontaneous
150. PENDING (a) Unerring (c) Settled
(b) Unending (d) Permanent
(b) Artless (d) Natural
136. BESTIAL (a) Humane (c) Earthy
151. SUFFOCATE (a) Curb (c) Release
(b) Restrain (d) Stifle
(b) Wrong (d) Rough
137. REQUISITE (a) Vital (c) Necessary
(b) Avoidable (d) Basic
152. TENTATIVE (a) Faltering (c) Speculative (e) Trial
149. DISCRETE (a) Continuous (d) Cautious
153. MINOR (a) Big
(d) Hideous (b) Secretive (e) Judicious
(c) Distinct
(b) Probationary (d) Confident
(b) Major
(c) Tall
(d) Heavy
138. FOOLISHLY (a) Shrewdly (c) Wisely
(b) Cannily (d) Astutely
139. ACCENTUATE (a) Exaggerate (c) Suppress
154. FIGURATIVE (a) Symbolic (c) Literal
(b) Illustrative (d) Pictorial
(b) Increase (d) Low
140. EXTRAORDINARY (a) Exceptional (c) Spectacle
155. SPLENDID (a) Unimpressive (c) Ugly
(b) Bad (d) Radiant
(b) Unusual (d) Common
141. TREACHEROUS (a) Faithful (c) Unsurpassable
156. HUMOROUS (a) Entertaining (c) Comical
(b) Witty (d) Depressing
(b) Fake (d) True
142. ELUSION (a) Confront (c) Evasion
157. STERN (a) Lenient (c) Unreasonable
(b) Crabby (d) Tenant
(b) Skirting (d) Illusion
143. STATIONARY (a) Active (b) Mobile
158. WEIRD (a) Friendly (c) Creepy
(b) Normal (d) Genuine
(c) Rapid
144. SETTLED (a) Stationary (c) Inactive
(b) Fixed (d) Mobile
159. AVAILABLE (a) Short (c) Cheap
(b) Lack (d) Interested
145. FUTILE (a) Barren (c) Alive
(b) Useless (d) Productive
160. AGRARIAN (a) Suburban (c) Areal
(b) Cosmic (d) Urban
146. GIGANTIC (a) Huge (c) Zero
(b) Invisible (d) Tiny
161. SORROW (a) Sympathy (c) Woe
(b) Joy (d) Empathy
147. MIGRANT (a) Foreigner (c) Native 148. RUDE (a) Detest
(b) Industrious (d) Lazy (b) Beastly
(d) Busy
162. AFFABLE (a) Rude (d) Useless 163. INTENT (a) Distant (c) Reluctant
(b) Ruddy (e) Conscious
(c) Needy
(b) Target (d) Content
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(e) Rapt 164. PETTY (a) Liberal (c) Light
(c) Abandon (b) Moderate (d) Magnanimous
165. DIASPORA (a) Spread (c) Focus
(b) Movement (d) Scattering
166. WORTHLESS (a) Costly (c) Valuable
(b) Important (d) Beneficial
167. SUCCUMB (a) Break down (c) Cease
(b) Give in (d) Conquer
168. CLARIFY (a) Analyze (c) Confuse
(b) Simplify (d) Resolve
169. VIRTUOUS (a) Ethical (c) Unfriendly
(b) Vile (d) Realistic
170. ENCHANT (a) Repel (c) Bewitch
(b) Evoke (d) Entice
171. WORSEN (a) Complicate (c) aggravate
(b) Relieve (d) Intensify
172. GHOULISH (a) Gruesome (c) Peevish
(b) Pleasant (d) Garrulous
173. GRATIFY (a) Oblige (c) Indulge
(b) Humor (d) Upset
174. FUTILE (a) Useful (c) Functional
(b) Handy (d) Positive
175. PROFESSION (a) Pastime (c) Subordinate
(b) Idleness (d) Joblessness
176. AMPLE (a) Slow (c) Meager
(b) Abundant (d) Low
177. IGNITE (a) Extinguish (c) Soak
(b) Wet (d) Drench
178. ENFORCE (a) Administer
(b) Accomplish
179. NEGLECTED (a) Shabby (c) Unlike
(d) Exert (b) Nurtured (d) Pleasant
Directions for Q180 and Q181: Fill in the blank with the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word given in bold. 180. There is a plethora of flora and fauna in the Indian subcontinent. (a) destruction (b) dearth (c) uniformity (d) abundance 181. She was not sure if the kind looking old man had an ulterior motive in offering to help her find a job in a new city. (a) hidden (b) ingenuous (c) ignoble (d) overt 182. Select the correct option. Point out the odd word. (a) Excited (c) Elated
(b) Ecstatic (d) Excluded
183. Choose the correct answer. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? (a) Younis has played twenty matches last year. (b) Younis have played twenty matches last year. (c) Younis has been played twenty matches last year. (d) Younis have been played twenty matches last year. (e) Younis had been played twenty matches last year. Directions for Q184 to Q211: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. Ignore the error of punctuation, if any. 184. (A) A salesman of that /(B) company tried to / (C) cheated a naive lady. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 185. (A) There is a lots /(B) of milk in the jar /(C) for the rest of us. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 186. (A) Sita has a hobby of writing poems /(B) whenever she had been /(C) free and in the mood of writing. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 187. (A) Fatimah is a girl of principle, and she /(B) would never go against her values /(C) to get admission in that institute. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 188. (A) Harish likes to play cricket /(B) and riding bicycle besides /(C) playing videogames. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
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189. (A) When the captain called the crew, /(B) each of the crew members ran towards /(C) the deck of the ship. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 190. (A) India is a vast country /(B) that offers immeasurable experiences /(C) to all visitors. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 191. (A) The kid stopped crying /(B) as soon as his mother /(C) bringed chocolates for him. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 192. (A) Guilt and self pleasure are /(B) two most strong drivers /(C) of any human act. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) 193. (A) You can go to school tomorrow and /(B) decide whether you want too participate /(C) in the annual function or not. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 194. (A) Juhu Beach in Mumbai was filled with /(B) innumerable people who had gathered there /(C) to see the discovered newly ancient temple. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 195. (A) We’ve been saying it separately up till /(B) now, but we thought it would be /(C) better if we spoke in one voice. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 196. (A) It hence proven that the (B) distinction between two view points (C) is often blurred. (D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 197. (A) Not surprisingly, most of /(B) them have proved /(C) to being spectacular. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 198. (A) Christmas gives us a opportunity to /(B) rekindle our friendship with friends and relatives, /(C) who are otherwise forgotten in our daily chores. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 199. (A) Yauhan do not understand /(B) the importance of money as /(C) he never had to earn himself. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 200. (A) Cellular mobility for rural women may be at /(B) a nascent stage in India, but those who have it /(C) sweared by the freedom it has brought them. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b)0020(B) (c) (C) (d) No error 201. (A) These decision provides /(B) firm ground for all players in /(C) the equality rights arena. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error
202. (A) The study did not said /(B) how the countries would /(C) implement the plan. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 203. (A) His low marks in English/ (B) suggested that he did/ (C) not know nothing/ (D) about the language./ (E) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) (e) No error
204. (A) Regardless of location, (B) internet have been a milestone in bringing various (C) people, technology, resources and academia together. (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 205. (A) Rahul knew that it was worthless /(B) to scream at the policeman /(C) who was least bothered about his lost wallet. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 206. (A) All the guests on the /(B) boat got frightened /(C) when they heard the alarm. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 207. (A) Farmfare was the latest rage /(B) on social networking sites these days and /(C) has a big fan following. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 208. (A) Big brands like Sony, Samsung and /(B) Nokia have been launched many phones having latest /(C) features like Facebook application, Orkut tool and much more. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 209. (A) I feel that Mary will going /(B) for the closing ceremony of /(C) the Commonwealth Games. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) No error 210. (A) She always offers her /(B) food to the poor /(C) and needy. /(D) No error (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) 211. (A) It is difficult to put off /(B) with him because /(C) he is such a show-off. (a) (A) (b) (B) (c) (C) (d) (D) Directions for Q212 to Q213: Arrange the fragment A, B, C, D and E in order to form a meaningful sentence. 212. A. nor Raj C. to attend the class (a) DBCA (c) DABC
B. is going D. neither Rahul (b) ABCD (d) ADBC
213. A – you should create B – in situations that you have C – been stuck
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D – transformations E – the space for (a) BCEDA (b) AEDBC (d) EDABC (e) ABCED
(c) ADEBC
Directions for Q214 to Q237: In the question a part of the sentence is italicized. Alternatives to the italicized part are given which may improve the construction of the sentence. Select the correct alternative. 214. I did not go to school in a week after an accident. (a) through (b) within (c) for (d) after 215. She has lived in Chennai since she was eight. (a) lived (b) has been living (c) had stayed (d) is living 216. Singers from all over the world gathered there to paying tribute to a legend of music, Elvis Presley. (a) gathered there to paying tribute for the (b) gathered there for paying tribute for the (c) gathered there to pay tribute to the (d) No improvement needed 217. Suraj tipped the policeman to avoid legal implications of breaking the traffic rules. (a) begged (b) cheated (c) bribed (d) fooled 218. Kashmir is famous for its art of ‘Papier Mache’ that earns it a fair amount of revenue. (a) That earns it a fair value revenue (b) That earn it fair amount of revenue (c) That earns it the fair amount of revenue (d) No improvement needed 219. The quality and texture of jeans produced in California would be very good. (a) produced in California are very good (b) produced into California is very good (c) produced in California is very good (d) No improvement needed
223. For as long as she could remember, Divya has loved to cook, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it impossible for her to do so, reading books. (a) to cook, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it impossible for her to do so (b) cooking, to dance, and, until her poor vision made it impossible for her to do so (c) cooking, dancing, and, until her poor vision made it impossible for her to do so (d) to cook, to dance, and, until she lost her vision (e) cooking, dancing, and, until she lost her vision 224. Chicago is widely known for its stuffed pizza and pizza pie joints have always bustling with innumerable people. (a) joints which were always bustling (b) joints that are always supposed to be bustling (c) joints that have always been bustling (d) No improvement needed 225. They were going home when it was starting to rain. (a) When it started to rain (b) When it was raining (c) When it is starting to rain (d) No change 226. The election verdict was quite surprising as the ruling party was re-elected for the first time in fifty years. (a) judgement (b) decision (c) order (d) chaos 227. Munnar is the most refreshing and tranquil hill station in the state of Kerala. (a) is most refreshing and tranquility (b) is most refresh and tranquil (c) is a most refreshing and tranquil (d) No improvement needed
220. Surprisingly, Manipur received scanty rainfall this year. (a) rare (b) heavy (c) little (d) scattered
228. Tonight I am going to check that Raju will do his homework correctly. (a) Raju must be doing his homework correctly (b) Raju shall do his homework correctly (c) Raju does his homework correctly (d) No change
221. As soon as I turn the ignition key, the engine caught fire. (a) I turn on ignition key (b) I turned the ignition key (c) I was turning the ignition key (d) No change
229. After Michael typed the letter, he gave it to Jane to sign. (a) he was giving it to Jane to sign (b) he gives it to Jane to sign (c) he had been giving it to Jane to sign (d) No change
222. The appropriate atmospheric conditions made it feasible for the astronomers to see the stars and they could even distinguish the sizes. (a) and even distinguish the sizes (b) and they were even distinguishing the sizes (c) and he could even distinguish the sizes (d) and even distinguishing the sizes
230. But which director from Bollywood would remake this film, will be made secret for the time being. (a) is being kept a secret (b) is being secret (c) can be secret (d) will be kept the secret 231. What have we got for dinner?
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(a) we got for the dinner (b) we got for a dinner (c) we gotten for dinner (d) No change 232. Get out of the building! It sound like the generator is going to explode. (a) It is sounding like the generator is going to explode (b) It sounds like the generator is going to explode (c) It sounds like generator exploded (d) No change 233. It is also proof that no government now can justify its existence without giving topmost priority to the common people and there problem. (a) the common people and their problems (b) the common people and other problems (c) the common people and his problems (d) the common people and the other problems 234. A belief in superstitious people is that birth marks are the signs of influence on the mother before childbirth. (a) A belief in superstitious people that (b) Superstitious people beliefs are that (c) Among superstitious people the beliefs is that (d) Superstitious people believe that 235. People working in high position in companies tend to shifting their work burden by delegating tasks to their subordinates. (a) tend for shifting their work (b) tend to shift their work (c) tend as to shifting their work (d) No improvement needed 236. I would have waited for you at the station if I knew that you would come. (a) had known (b) was knowing (c) have known (d) No improvement needed 237. The code should be thoroughly checked for errors even if we have an iota of doubt. (a) a bit (b) a lot (c) nil (d) few Directions for Q238 to Q249: In the question each passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. Select the proper order for the four sentences. 238. S1: S6: P: Q: R:
I keep on flapping my big ears all day. Am I not a smart, intelligent elephant? They also fear that I will flap them all away. But children wonder why I flap them so. I flap them so to make sure they are safely there on either side of my head. S: But I know what I am doing.
(a) SRQP
(b) QPSR
(c) QPRS
(d) PSRQ
239. S1: Today in the morning, I did not feel like having breakfast. S6: Finally, I ended up having a huge supper before going to bed. P: By the time I reached office, my head was spinning. Q: I ate only one apple and left for my work. R: The doctor prescribed me a few medicines, and told me to have a nutritious meal. S: I was rushed to see the doctor, as I had fainted on my desk. (a) RSPQ (b) SPQR (c) QPSR (d) QSRP 240. S1: He is a famous novelist. S6: But I doubt he would ever stop writing novels, as he makes tremendous profit out of these. P: I think he would be more successful as a columnist. Q: I prefer reading his magazine editorials. R: However I am not fond of his books. S: All his books have been completely sold out. (a) PQRS (b) SQPR (c) PSRQ (d) SRQP 241. S1: Once upon a time an ant lived on the bank of river. P: The dove saw the ant struggling in water in a helpless condition. Q: All its efforts to come up failed. R: One day it suddenly slipped in to water. S: A dove lived in the tree on the bank not far from the spot. S6: She was touched. (a) RQSP (b) QRPS (c) SRPQ (d) PQRS 242. S1: With Diwali approaching, the shops are flooded with decorative items. S6: This year, these are being sold for Rs.15 each. P: Last year we bought these decorative diyas for Rs.10 each. Q: However, because of increased prices, the sale is down compared to last year. R: As they are aware that the prices would increase as the day gets closer. S: People have started purchasing various decorative lights and diyas well in advance. (a) PSQR (b) SRQP (c) RQSP (d) QSRP 243. S1: Soumitra lost his wallet today in the market. S6: Apart from calling the bank, he should also lodge an FIR. P: He had all his cards and money in the wallet. Q: He is more worried about the credit cards than the money. R: The best thing would be to call the bank and block all his cards. S: This surely would avoid any kind of credit card forgery. (a) RSQP (b) PRSQ (c) QPRS (d) SQPR
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244. S1: Aradhana has bought a new red color gypsy. S6: Her father runs a garment export business. P: Before this red gypsy, she used to drive a black SUV. Q: She comes from a rich family. R: Her car changes almost every six months. S: She drives to college in her new car. (a) RSQP (b) PSRQ (c) QRPS (d) SPRQ 245. S1: I have a flight to catch at 7.30 a.m. tomorrow morning. S6: As the check-in process will also take some time. P:
I would better put an alarm for 6 a.m.
Q:
Also another half an hour to reach airport.
R:
It would take me around half an hour to get ready.
S:
It is always better to reach the airport early.
(a) SQRP
(b) QSPR
(c) SRPQ
(d) PRQS
246. S1: Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad on 14 Nov, 1889. S6: He died on 27 May, 1964. P: Nehru met Mahatma Gandhi in February, 1920. Q: In 1905 he was sent to London to study at a school called Harrow. R: He became the first Prime Minister of Independent India on 15 August, 1947. S: He married Kamla Kaul in 1915. (a) QRPS (b) QSPR (c) RPQS (d) SQRP 247. S1: On vacation in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and I sat down at a street cafe. S6: Finally a man walked over to me and whispered. “Hey buddy … this guy’s your waiter and he wants your order.” P: At one point, he bent over with a bag smile, showing me a single gold tooth and a dingy face. Q: Soon I felt the presence of someone standing alongside me. R: But this one wouldn’t budge. S: We had been cautioned about beggars and were told to ignore them. (a) SQRP (b) SQPR (c) QSRP (d) QSPR 248. S1: Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. S6: This is because Venice has no streets. P: There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the island of Venice. Q: In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. R: These small islands are near one another. S: It is not an island but a hundred and seventeen islands. (a) PQRS (b) PRQS (c) SRPQ (d) PQSR 249. Fragments 1 and 6 repersent the beginning and end of a sentence. Arrange fragments P, Q, R and S between 1 and 6 in order to form a complete meaningful sentence. 1: My Uncle.
6: P: Q: R: S:
for this purpose. that have been built in the country districts of India camping out in the Inspection Bungalows who is a Government engineer frequently has to stay for several days in very remote places (a) SRQP (b) RSQP (c) RQSP (d) RSPQ (e) SQPR Directions for Q250 to Q254: In the question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Re-arrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. 250. People P: at his dispensary Q: went to him R: of all professions S: for medicine and treatment (a) QPRS (b) RPQS (c) RQSP
(d) QRPS
251. It was P: in keeping with my mood Q: a soft summer evening R: as I walked sedately S: in the direction of the new house (a) SRPQ (b) QRPS (c) QPRS
(d) SQPR
252. He told us that P: and enjoyed it immensely Q: in a prose translation R: he had read Milton S: which he had borrowed from his teacher (a) RSQP (b) QRPS (c) RQSP (d) RQPS 253. It is easy to excuse P: but it is hard Q: in a boy of fourteen R: the mischief of early childhood S: to tolerate even unavoidable faults (a) RPQS (b) QRSP (c) QRPS
(d) RPSQ
254. We have to P: as we see it Q: speak the truth R: there is falsehood and darkness S: even if all around us (a) RQSP (b) QRPS (c) RSQP
(d) QPSR
Directions for Q255 to 256: Arrange the sentences A, B, C and D to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 to 6. 255. 1. Hunger lurks unseen in every village and city of our country. A. What goes unrecognized is that death of starvation is only the most dramatic manifestation of a much more invisible malaise - of pervasive, stubborn, chronic hunger.
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B. Yet it surfaces into public consciousness only transiently, in moments when there are troubling media reports of starvation deaths. C. Among these are entire communities, utterly disenfranchised and asset less. D. And, that there are millions of forgotten people in India who live routinely at the very edge of survival, with hunger as a way of everyday life. 6. Like the Musahaars, a proud and savagely oppressed Dalit community in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, who own not even the land on which their tenuous homesteads are built. (a) CBAD (b) BDAC (c) ADCB (d) BADC
256. 1. Indian golfers contemplating a round or two in China would do well to familiarise themselves with the grazing habits of water buffalo. A. However, it is rare that these bulky beasts of burden meander across the manicured greens of China's golf courses. B. Chuangshan - located 90 minutes north of Hongkong was constructed to make the most of the area's natural attributes - an undulating valley ringed by blue mountains. C. But it is not very rare to find a bamboo hatted worker excitedly directing a moving hazard. D. Particularly not so if it is Chuangshan Hotspring Golf Club. 6. Chuangshan is unique for more than a highly picturesque phenomenon. (a) ABCD (b) ACDB (c) ADCB (d) ADBC
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