English Usage Test 33
Description: English Usage Test - Free english verbal ability test for entrance examinations like mba entrance, gre, sat, gmat, toefl preparation and practice tests | |
Number of Questions: 25 | |
Created by: Anumati Koshy | |
Tags: English Usage Test English Skills GRE Preparation GMAT TOEFL SAT English Verbal Ability English Speaking IELTS LAW Bank PO English Verbs Syllogism Sentence Arrangement (Para Jumbles) Sentence Rearrangement Letter A Word Usage Letter F |
Directions: The following question contains six statements. Choose the option in which the three statements are logically related i.e. the third can be logically deduced from the first two.
A. Idleness is always worth enjoying for fools. B. Idleness is the holiday of fools. C. Fools are worth their idleness. D. Any holiday is always worth enjoying. E. Fools enjoy themselves. F. Nobody idle should enjoy.
Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six statements.
1 Darwin himself was a liberal but his theories had consequences in some degree inimical to traditional liberalism.
A. If, as Lamarck held, acquired characteristic were inherited, the opposition to Helvetius's views would be softened.
B. The doctrine that all men are equal and education was responsible for difference in opinion was incompatible with his theory of congenital differences.
C. And these differences arose between members of same species.
D. Apart from certain exception, it has appeared that only congenital characteristics are inherited.
6 Thus, congenital differences between men acquire fundamental importance.
Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six statements.
1 An explanation for this almost unbelievable growth is provided by what Sagan calls the secret of Persian chessboard.
A. The shrewd vizier said that he was a humble man, and his request of a reward for the invention was a small one.
B. He, wanted the king to give him a single grain of wheat on the first square and twice on second and so on for all 64 squares.
C. According to his version, the Grand vizier of Persia invented a war game (known today as chess).
D. The king was amazed at the non demand of jewels or places.
6 And by the end, the doubling process resulted in 75 billion metric tons.
Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.
Fist
Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six statements.
1 Depression is the most common psychology disorder.
A. For instance, employees with low self-esteem and attribute to negative life events to stable internal pauses.
B. In contrast to most people, depressed individuals tend to adopt an opposite pattern.
C. Although many factors play a role in depression, one that has received much attention is termed self defeating pattern of attributions.
D. Indeed, it is estimated more than 10% of all people are suffering from it to some degree.
6 But for positive life events, they are attributed to temporary external causes (like lucky breaks).
Directions: The following question is based on VERBAL ANALOGIES. Select the alternative that exhibits a similar relationship as shown by the QUESTION PAIR.
OBSTACLE : SURMOUNT
Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and a closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six statements.
- The Hindu view of life in the Vedic thought is that man is altogether and throughout composed of desires.
A. As are his desires, so is his discretion/insight (kratu), as is his discretion, so are his deeds and as is his deed, so is his destiny.
B. Its other feature is that it believes in unity.
C. Under the circumstances, one must eradicate discretion (kratu) in order to destroy his desires.
D. Hence, if a man has left any desires in him while he lives, he takes birth again, but if no desires are left in him, he becomes one with Brahma (God).
- It is desire that binds a man to this world and makes him liable to birth and death.
(D) Counter - argument
A. Diversity in political views is extremely beneficial as it creates competitiveness in the polity. B. The possibility of a hung parliament in an unmanageable nation like India is frightening. C. When chaos reigns supreme everywhere, the need for a strong government is genuinely felt. D. If there are different political parties vying for the top slots and no one gets a clear majority, it can only augur well for the whole nation.
Directions: The following question is based on VERBAL ANALOGIES. Select the alternative that exhibits a similar relationship as shown by the QUESTION PAIR.
SUFFOCATE : OXYGEN
Directions: The following question is based on VERBAL ANALOGIES. Select the alternative that exhibits a similar relationship as shown by the QUESTION PAIR.
PLUMP : FAT
Directions: In the following question, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.
PRICE: WRING
Directions: In the following question, four statements with blanks are given. Choose the option which fills in the blanks, the maximum number of times.
A. The manager was ________ with the task of placating the warring factions of the trade union. B. Soon after the debacle, he was ________ of all his powers and was forced to go on a prolonged leave. C. The government has ________ its equity stake in several PSUs. D. ________ of his authority, he was useless.
Directions: In the following question, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.
TENEMENT : BEDRAGGLED
Directions: In the following question, four statements with blanks are given. Choose the option which fills in the blanks, the maximum number of times.
A. He behaves as if he is an exceptionally ________ person incapable of understanding even basic Maths. B. The room had a very ________ appearance due to the strange colours used. C. Your ________ replies were music to the professor’s ears. D. In a cosmopolitan society, you cannot afford to be ________ and witless.
Directions: The following question contains six statements. Choose the option in which the three statements are logically related i.e. the third can be logically deduced from the first two.
A. Some accusers never plead guilty. B. Anybody guilty can become an accuser. C. The voice of conscience must be heard. D. Any supreme voice must be heard. E. Some accusers are themselves guilty. F. Conscience is the supreme voice.
Directions: The following question consists of certain statements. Select the option representing the most logical sequence of the given statements.
A. Someone wise is full of craft. B. Some people are always short of words. C. A word is enough for the wise. D. Explanation ruins the very basic concept. E. No wise man is short of words. F. Crafty people don't require much explanation.