English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.
Question-1 : What does the author mean by the term 'Nine Pin Bowling' as used in the passage?
The purchase of nine balls
Tried his bowling hand against nine wickets
three balls for each of three wickets
Playing a different game called Bowling in which a player has to hit nine pins
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.
Question-2 : Carlsen's practice of leaving his table and doing some other activities shows that—
he can't concentrate
he has high concentration and handles his pressure well
it enhances his performance
many other activities at a time, never disturbs each other
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.
Question-3 : According to the passage, the relation between Carlsen and Anand is such that— (A) Carlsen admires Anand (B) Carlsen respects Anand (C) Carlsen is never defeated by Anand
Only A is correct
Only B is correct
Only A and B are correct
All A, B and C are correct
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.
Question-4 : According to the passage—
Carlsen plays football and basketball as the earlier champians did
Carlsen plays football and basketball which has generally never been seen earlier
Carlsen played football, others played basketball
None of these
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Magnus Carlsen scaled the pinnacle he was expected to in Chennai. It was only fitting that the strongest rated player in chess history owned the world title, taking over the reins from a five-time champion he admires and respects. Viswanathan Anand, too, understands very well that there is no shame in losing to the best on the planet. And Carlsen, who turns 23 this week, is threatening to raise the bar further. If chess players are known to mature in their 30s, then the chess world expects the prodigiously gifted Norwegian to gain another 28 points to breach the magic rating figure of 2900. But the champion seems in no hurry. Unlike many of his great predecessors, Carlsen finds time to play football and basketball to get away from chess. During the championship match, Carlsen would hop across to the mall next to his hotel for a few rounds of nine-pin bowling.
Question-5: Who was the earlier champion?
Carlsen
Anand
Ding Liren
Not clear from the passage
English » Spellings
Spot the mis-spelt word—
Reservoir
Orphenage
Arsenal
Creche
English » Active/Passive Voice
Change the following into the passive form.
I must do it
I must be done by it
It must be done
It must be done by me
It must have done by me
English » Direct Indirect Speech
Change the Narration of the following
Mohan said, "Ah! he is dead."
Mohan told Ah that he was dead
Mohan explained that he was dead
Mohan exclaimed with sorrow that he was dead
Mohan surprised that he was dead
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Synonym of 'Mourn' is
Eve
Grieve
Oppress
Vex
English » Antonyms
Antonym of 'Exorbitant' is—
Moderate
Phenomenal
Unreal
Invented
English » Idioms and Phrases
'To pay lip service' means
To give active service
To apologise humbly
To make futile search
To show only outwards respect
English » Nouns
Feminine of 'Bullock' is _______
Bull
Bully
Cow
Heifer
English » Adjectives
Adjective of 'Mind' is ________
Mind
Mount
Mental
Mentally
English » Parts of Speech
Past Participle of 'Weave' is _______
Wave
Weave
Wove
Woven
English » One Word Substitution
Give one word for the following
A habitual Drunkard
Sot
Bearer
Marmite
Irisin
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Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-
I have also thought ________ studying Monastery.
of
by
about
at
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-
______ he a prince!
Was
Were
Has
Have
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-
This is for _______ sale.
a
an
the
No Article
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Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-
Which of them ______ Mohan?
are
has
have
is
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Directions (16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-
He is suffering ________ headache.
at
of
from
by