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(Q1) English » One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.

It is a bad habit to talk in while someone is speaking.

A

burst in

B

cut in

C

walk over

D

intrude over

(Q2) English » Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull a long face

A

To flatter someone

B

To chide someone

C

To look angry

D

To look sad

(Q3) English » Sentence Correction

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

We will leave towards 6.00 a.m.

A

from

B

on

C

at

D

for

(Q4) English » Spotting Errors

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

He sees us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile

A

He saw us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. 

B

He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. 

C

He saw us coming, and unaware that we were learning of his treachery, greeted us with a smile

D

He saw us come, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greets us with a smile. 

(Q5) English » Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Rampart

A

Fortitude

B

Denigration

C

Portal

D

Bulwark 

(Q6) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A

a few

B

most of

C

lot of

D

a majority

(Q7) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A

confused

B

challenged

C

decreased

D

amazed

(Q8) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A

measure

B

reason

C

gift

D

thought

(Q9) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A

thoughtful

B

sober

C

successful

D

sensible

(Q10) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A

inner beauty

B

harmony

C

praise

D

pride

(Q11) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

German statesman Otto von Bismarck once observed that politics is the art of the possible. This aphorism can be usefully extended to include planning. Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnants'.

In chalking out a course of action, people are generally obsessed with the concept of totality. They want to have things in totality and are reluctant to accept the fulfilment of their goals in any partial way. But thinking along these lines goes against the law of nature. The realistic formula in this regard is that if the total is not achievable, one should be content with achieving just a part. There are nations in many parts of the world which were eager to achieve things in totality, but failed in their ambition-even after a struggle lasting a hundred years.

Question: ‘Planning based on remnant's means

A

 planning for a better future

B

planning against all odds

C

planning should be realistic and not based on fantasy

D

planning should be done on the basis of what is available

(Q12) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

German statesman Otto von Bismarck once observed that politics is the art of the possible. This aphorism can be usefully extended to include planning. Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnants'.

In chalking out a course of action, people are generally obsessed with the concept of totality. They want to have things in totality and are reluctant to accept the fulfilment of their goals in any partial way. But thinking along these lines goes against the law of nature. The realistic formula in this regard is that if the total is not achievable, one should be content with achieving just a part. There are nations in many parts of the world which were eager to achieve things in totality, but failed in their ambition-even after a struggle lasting a hundred years.

Question: What is the ‘concept of totality', as used in the passage?

A

One should start working after complete planning

B

One should obtain in total and not in partial

C

Planning should be that the success in politics be total

D

None of these

(Q13) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

German statesman Otto von Bismarck once observed that politics is the art of the possible. This aphorism can be usefully extended to include planning. Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnants'.

In chalking out a course of action, people are generally obsessed with the concept of totality. They want to have things in totality and are reluctant to accept the fulfilment of their goals in any partial way. But thinking along these lines goes against the law of nature. The realistic formula in this regard is that if the total is not achievable, one should be content with achieving just a part. There are nations in many parts of the world which were eager to achieve things in totality, but failed in their ambition-even after a struggle lasting a hundred years.

Question: According to the author

A

the totality should be achieved

B

the totality is an idealistic approach which cannot be achieved

C

 if achieving total is not possible, one should be satisfied with its part

D

achieving part is more realistic and permanent than the total

(Q14) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

German statesman Otto von Bismarck once observed that politics is the art of the possible. This aphorism can be usefully extended to include planning. Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnants'.

In chalking out a course of action, people are generally obsessed with the concept of totality. They want to have things in totality and are reluctant to accept the fulfilment of their goals in any partial way. But thinking along these lines goes against the law of nature. The realistic formula in this regard is that if the total is not achievable, one should be content with achieving just a part. There are nations in many parts of the world which were eager to achieve things in totality, but failed in their ambition-even after a struggle lasting a hundred years.

Question: What do you mean by the word 'Aphorism' as used in the passage?

A

A phrase that says something true or wise

B

An important promise to be met

C

A whole-hearted attempt according to a plan

D

None of these

(Q15) English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

German statesman Otto von Bismarck once observed that politics is the art of the possible. This aphorism can be usefully extended to include planning. Planning should be done on the basis of whatever is available to you. This means to plan on the basis of what remains. Such planning can be termed as ‘planning based on remnants'.

In chalking out a course of action, people are generally obsessed with the concept of totality. They want to have things in totality and are reluctant to accept the fulfilment of their goals in any partial way. But thinking along these lines goes against the law of nature. The realistic formula in this regard is that if the total is not achievable, one should be content with achieving just a part. There are nations in many parts of the world which were eager to achieve things in totality, but failed in their ambition-even after a struggle lasting a hundred years.

Question: The totality can

A

be achieved after a struggle

B

be achieved if one wishes

C

not be achieved by simple struggle

D

Not be achieved even after 100 years of struggle

(Q16) English » Spellings

Spot the mis-spelt word

A

Ferocity

B

Syndrome

C

Fidelity

D

Fiasta

(Q17) English » Synonyms

Synonym of the word ‘Bleak' is

A

Hushy

B

Bare

C

Eminent

D

Noted

(Q18) English » Antonyms

Antonym of 'Compassionate' is

A

Humane

B

Benevolent

C

Harsh

D

Simple

(Q19) English » Direct Indirect Speech

Change the Narration of the following-

He said to me, “What do you want?”

A

He told me what he wanted to be done

B

He asked me what he wanted

C

 He asked me what I wanted

D

He asked me what I had wanted

(Q20) English » Active/Passive Voice

Change the Voice of the following

I am looking for him

A

He has looked for me

B

He is looked for by me

C

He is being looked for by me

D

He has looked for me