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Description: english Verbal Ability
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Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

As soon as the father entered the room, children starts to shout.

  1. started shouting

  2. start to shout

  3. starting to shout

  4. No improvement

  5. -


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the verb in the first clause is in simple past tense, so the same form of verb should come in the phrase that follows.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Rahim had had his dinner when he had reached there.

  1. he has reached there

  2. he reached there

  3. he was reached there

  4. No improvement

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is correct.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

People casted votes for the leader enthusiastically.

  1. cast votes

  2. caste votes

  3. casting votes

  4. No improvement

  5. -


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cast 's second and past participle forms remain same as cast.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Come on in on a cup of tea.

  1. on for in a

  2. in on for

  3. on in for

  4. No improvement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'For' refers to 'a cup of tea'.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The teacher reprimanded him for not making letters beautifully while writing in the notebook.

  1. writing legibly

  2. writing illegibly

  3. writing legally

  4. No improvement

  5. -


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is correct.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

He made a complaint after me in the office.

  1. complaint to me

  2. complaint for me

  3. complaint against me

  4. No improvement

  5. -


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Complaint is always followed by the preposition 'against'.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The cat is taking care of its offsprings.

  1. it offsprings

  2. it offspring

  3. its offspring

  4. No improvement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plural of offspring is 'offspring'.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

They informed me about this incident earlier, hadn't they?

  1. weren't they

  2. didn't they

  3. wouldn't they

  4. No improvement

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is correct.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Had he thought of the consequences earlier, things would be different.

  1. would been

  2. would have been

  3. would being

  4. No improvement

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use the past perfect tense to talk about the impossible past condition.

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Dozens of phrases can be offered to describe honesty, but perhaps the best one is honesty is the best policy.

  1. the honesty is the best policy

  2. a honesty is the best policy

  3. honesty is a best policy

  4. No improvement

  5. -


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. impractical

  2. realistic

  3. unreal

  4. systematic

  5. -


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is correct in the context.

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. foibles

  2. strengths

  3. confusions

  4. thoughts

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It means weaknesses and thus,  suits the context.

Fill blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. which

  2. when

  3. whom

  4. who

  5. -


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A relative pronoun that joins two clauses

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. frequently

  2. subsequently

  3. seldom

  4. accurately

  5. -


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Frequently 'suits as answer because it means ' often'.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. unacceptable

  2. desirable

  3. objectionable

  4. unknown

  5. -


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is correct.

Fill blank (ix).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. pompous

  2. pretentious

  3. overwhelming

  4. modest

  5. -


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It suits as modest means 'fair'.

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. self-enhancing

  2. enhancing

  3. self-denying

  4. self-improving

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is correct in this context.

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. awareness

  2. inferiority

  3. anxiety

  4. superiority

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anxiety and depression go together.

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. real

  2. plausible

  3. flattering

  4. criticising

  5. -


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

  1. ourselves

  2. themselves

  3. theirselves

  4. themself

  5. -


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Themselves' is the right reflexive pronoun for people.

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