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Verbal Ability (Practice Test)

Description: GENERAL ENGLISH PRACTICE TEST-2
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Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘In either case’ in (3) refers to ‘acceleration or retardation’ in (1). (5) illustrates the law of falling bodies referred to in (3). ‘The ultimate physical atom’ is introduced in (2) and continued in (4).Hence, the correct order of the sentences is 13524.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘In either case’ in (3) refers to ‘acceleration or retardation’ in (1). (5) illustrates the law of falling bodies referred to in (3). ‘The ultimate physical atom’ is introduced in (2) and continued in (4).Hence, the correct order of the sentences is 13524.

Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘In either case’ in (3) refers to ‘acceleration or retardation’ in (1). (5) illustrates the law of falling bodies referred to in (3). ‘The ultimate physical atom’ is introduced in (2) and continued in (4).Hence, the correct order of the sentences is 13524.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘In either case’ in (3) refers to ‘acceleration or retardation’ in (1). (5) illustrates the law of falling bodies referred to in (3). ‘The ultimate physical atom’ is introduced in (2) and continued in (4).Hence, the correct order of the sentences is 13524.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

‘In either case’ in (3) refers to ‘acceleration or retardation’ in (1). (5) illustrates the law of falling bodies referred to in (3). ‘The ultimate physical atom’ is introduced in (2) and continued in (4).

Hence, the correct order of the sentences is 13524.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are four sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

There was a time in history when lepers were _______ as they were considered a ________ to the family and the civilised society.

  1. ostracised, stigma

  2. vandalised, curse

  3. baptised, burden

  4. immunised, contagion

  5. shunned, slur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All the options except (1) and (5) can be easily eliminated. Out of these two options (1) is a better fit. Lepers were ostracised, i.e. they were excluded/barred. Shun means to evade/keep away from. Hence, ostracised is better suited to fit blank 1.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word given below?

Inexplicable

  1. Incomprehensible

  2. Indelible

  3. Inextricable

  4. Infallible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inexplicable: Incapable of being explained or accounted for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons".

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are four sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The _________ young man is too keen to ______ the dubious scheme without a second thought.

  1. impetuous, implement

  2. excited, imprecate

  3. impervious, impregnate

  4. fecund, impersonate

  5. smart, reject


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Without a second thought’ is the key phrase here. Only an ‘impetuous’ person will ‘implement’ a ‘dubious’ scheme without a second thought.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

We no longer suffer from a _________ of information about diet and exercise; we are rather _________ such information as a routine.

  1. deluge, deprived of

  2. plethora, showered with

  3. glut, served

  4. dearth, inundated with

  5. misdirection, given


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first blank shows that theres no lack of information now. So, it has to be dearth. And the second filler is preceded byrather` needing a contrasting word. So, the answer is (4).

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Our _________ objections finally got us thrown out of the stadium and the match was _______ to our opponents.

  1. loquacious, accorded

  2. vociferous, granted

  3. outspoken, conferred

  4. malleable, presented

  5. springy, donated


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Loquacious’ or ‘springy’ objections cannot be the reason of being thrown out. So, (1) and (5) are straightaway out. If we concentrate on both the blanks, it becomes clear that no other option perfectly fits in except (2). Vociferous means loud/noisy. Matches are granted not conferred (bestow), accorded (allowed/admitted), presented or donated.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. The sentence doesn't contain more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given, select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

The world is full of (1) officials, who, if they cannot plan some kind of project, (2) are capable of (3) nothing but yawning; the proprietors, who, in order to make money, cannot (4) rest from their labours for a minute. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

No error in the sentence.

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

There are, (1) to be sure, occasional pea gravel gardens (2) or dirt playing fields in the (3) cities, but these are (4) few and for between. (5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct idiomatic usage is ‘few and far between’.

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

(1) The more you block off the land, (2) more the functions of nature (3) are necessarily impaired, and we will (4) pay for this sooner or later. (5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Insert ‘the’ before more. When a comparative is used as a headword, we use article ‘the’ before it.

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice 5 as the answer.

Maria had (1) a seizure while she was (2) holidaying yesterday, but she now claims (3) that she is not epileptic as she is (4) comparatively better today. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of double comparative.

Directions: The given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice 5 as the answer.

The purpose of grammatical links is to introduce students (1) to a select list of sources that they will find Immensely (2) interesting and useful in their grammar study, (3) especially those who (4) confuse between the noun and verb forms. (5) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Error of redundancy. Delete’ between’.

Directions: Choose the antonym of the given word.

ABHOR

  1. Timid

  2. Approve

  3. Dislike

  4. Diffuse

  5. Appraise


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Abhor is to detest/loathe ... So, opposite of abohr will be approve.

Directions: Choose the antonym of the given word.

EARTHLY

  1. Sky

  2. Mundane

  3. Celestial

  4. Distant

  5. Subterranean


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Celestial is heavenly. So, it is correct opposite of earthly meaning worldly.

Directions: Choose the antonym of the given word.

CENSURE

  1. Humble

  2. Expand

  3. Refine

  4. Commend

  5. Clear


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Censure is to condemn/criticise. Opposite will be commend, which means praise/ compliment.

Directions: The given sentence is to be rephrased in a manner that it makes use of one of the given alternatives. The meaning of the sentence should not undergo any change.

(The news is too good to be true.) The news is ___________.

  1. so good that it cannot be true

  2. such good that it cannot be true

  3. so good that can be true

  4. very good and unbelievable

  5. would never be true


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the antonym of the given word.

BARBAROUS

  1. Humble

  2. Mild

  3. Civilised

  4. Graceful

  5. Pagan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Barbarous is primitive/ uncivilised. So, opposite is civilised.

Directions: Select the alternative that expresses a similar relationship as found in the pair of CAPITSLISED words.

FOOD : GRAINS

  1. soul : god

  2. body : cell

  3. men : ambitions

  4. dead : extent

  5. hills : plains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Food' is made up of 'grains' and 'body' is made up of 'cells'. So, the relationship between the question pair & (2) is the same. Therefore, answer is (2).

Directions: Choose the antonym to the given word.

ACQUIT

  1. Leave

  2. Hate

  3. Condemn

  4. Dislike

  5. Trap


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To acquit means to absolve..i.e. to declare not guilty. So, the opposite is to declare guilty i.e. condemn.

Directions: Select the alternative that expresses a similar relationship as found in the pair of CAPITSLISED words.

I : MINE

  1. she : her

  2. their : then

  3. they : there

  4. he : his

  5. these : those


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mine is the possessive form of I. This means that the second word is the possessive form of the first word.  A confusing choice is (1) but 'her' is the objective form of 'she'.  The possessive form of 'she' is 'hers'.  'His' is the possessive form of 'he'.  Hence, (4) is the answer.

Directions: The given sentence is to be rephrased in a manner that it makes use of one of the given alternatives. The meaning of the sentence should not undergo any change.

Provided he gives this book, I cannot help him.

  1. Unless he gives this book, I cannot help him.

  2. If he gives this book, I cannot help him.

  3. Until he gives this book, I cannot help him.

  4. Till he gives this book, I cannot help him.


Correct Option: A

Directions: Select the word which best represents the given meaning.

Ready to act

  1. Primed

  2. Canny

  3. Dynamic

  4. Provoked

  5. Redact


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primed means to make ready; prepare/ ready to act.

Directions: Select the word which best represents the given meaning.

To laugh loudly

  1. Staid

  2. Gaffe

  3. Chortle

  4. Guffaw

  5. Simper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guffaw means to laugh loudly. Chortle is to make a gleeful or chuckling sound. Simper is to smile in a self conscious way. Gaffe is a blunder and staid is sober.

Directions: Select the word which best represents the given meaning.

A highly respected senior man sometimes in a ruling position.

  1. Callow

  2. Pagan

  3. Patriarch

  4. Oligarch

  5. Sinecure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Callow means immature. Pagan is impious. Oligarch is dictator. Sinecure is an office or position requiring little work. Patriarch is the father and ruler of a family or tribe. So, option 3 is the correct answer.  

Directions: Select the word which best represents the given meaning.

To leave as property

  1. Cull

  2. Bequeath

  3. Pertinacious

  4. Ensconce

  5. Pathogen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bequeath means to leave (property) to another by last will and testament.  

Directions: Select the alternative that expresses a similar relationship as found in the pair of CAPITALISED words.

CHANGE : INERTIA

  1. computer : clerk

  2. bank : loss

  3. prudence : act

  4. traditions : iconoclast

  5. solid : mass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The question pair is a pair of antonyms. So, we have to look for another pair of antonyms as an answer, which is in (4), i.e. traditions & iconoclast.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. thoughts

  2. zeal

  3. rigidity

  4. temper

  5. intellect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Both thoughts and intellect are not reflected in the sentence. Rather, the sense we are given is one of attitude. Rigidity and temper are too negative as the sentence is positive. This means that zeal, which means enthusiasm is correct.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (v).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. supplant

  2. cogent

  3. dint

  4. flagellate

  5. extol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Supplant means to take the place of (another), as through force, scheming, strategy, or the like. The sentence implies that he should not give them a chance to replace him.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vi).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. beneficent

  2. philanthropist

  3. defiant

  4. sophisticated

  5. unpredictable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per the context, we need a word which would reflect a negative characteristic. So, defiant (aggressive) is the correct word.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill the blank (ix).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. inspire

  2. dote

  3. percolate

  4. brittle

  5. facilitate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"His work should be able to inspire the same (as given in the previous sentence) attitude..."

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. consigned

  2. relied

  3. listed

  4. evinced

  5. assigned


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 Duties are always assigned therefore assigned is the correct answer.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iv).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. needless

  2. fanciful

  3. huge

  4. brittle

  5. over-rated


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

None of the words except 'huge' fits as an adjective of 'ego' here.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. worry

  2. adversity

  3. gladness

  4. frigidity

  5. vigour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both worry and gladness are emotions and the sentence is not referring to any emotions. Vigour refers to health and physical energy and there is no reference to this. Frigidity means cold and does not fit here. Therefore, adversity is correct. The clue is the word test and adversity in life has the habit of testing us. 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. evinced

  2. defeatist

  3. debased

  4. convince

  5. beckon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Through your work you convince others that any difficulty/ obstacle that comes in the way can be overcome by you. Other options are not in context. Option 1 could have been used if the past tense of the word had not been given (evinced) as it cannot be followed by preposition 'by'.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (x).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. ennui

  2. wearied

  3. comely

  4. personable

  5. satiated


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, he is advised against (not to do) something negative. He is advised to not to make them 'wearied' ( physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.).

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (xi).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. sluggard

  2. fanciful

  3. flippant

  4. energize

  5. promote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"But rather" suggests the use of opposite word to "wearied" which is "energize" here.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (viii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. skulk

  2. clobber

  3. brew

  4. bypass

  5. surmount


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Surmount means to to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.). As the word 'obstacle' is mentioned in the passage. It makes sense here.

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