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Language Conventions - 8

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Which of the following could replace 'key' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. difficult

  2. important

  3. foremost

  4. neglected


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here 'key' means important or something of significance.

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. his fourth FIFA world player of the year award.

  2. his four FIFA World Player Of The Year awards.

  3. his fourth FIFA World Player of the year award.

  4. his fourth FIFA World Player of the Year award.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(4) takes care of all the punctuations correctly.

Which of the following could replace 'do' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. operate

  2. utilise

  3. provide

  4. survive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here 'do' means to 'manage' or 'survive' without energy.

Which of the following could replace 'crucial' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. unusual

  2. major

  3. fundamental

  4. original


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Crucial means something of extreme importance. In this case fuel and power are extremely important for overall scientific and technological progress.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'satisfide'?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. satesfide

  2. satisfyied

  3. satisfied

  4. satisfyed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct spellings are 'satisfied'.

Which of the following could replace 'branch' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. root

  2. stem

  3. division

  4. office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here 'branch' means a division or a separately located unit of an organization. Therefore, (3) division is the correct answer.

Which of the following could replace 'per capita' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. for each year

  2. for each person

  3. for each day

  4. for each unit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence is talking about the fuel and energy required by every person. Therefore, (2) is the correct answer.

Which of the following could replace 'largely' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. timely

  2. hugely

  3. surely

  4. mainly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Largely' here means in a major way. Therefore, (4) mainly which is similar in meaning is the correct answer.

Which of the following could replace 'indicators' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. obstacles

  2. markers

  3. needles

  4. reasons


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Indicators' means markers as they mark the progress.

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement III?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. Capital letter required for ‘captain’.

  2. Comma not required after ‘Messi’.

  3. Apostrophe required for ‘Argentinas’.

  4. Comma not required after 'footballer’.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence is telling about belongingness, the national team of hockey.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. 86 goals

  2. 86nd goal

  3. 86th goal

  4. 86th goals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here a specific goal is being talked about and that how numbers are written in such a case.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It is nine o' clock at night. Abhay and Harsh having brushed their teeth and
Statement II: changed into their night suits. They are all ready to go to market. Their
Statement III: mother, Mrs. Gupta, drew apart the curtains of his room. They could see
Statement IV: the stars twinkling in the sky. Both of them loved ________.                                    

  1. town

  2. bed

  3. fight

  4. night


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It was night time and both of them had changed into night suits to go to bed to sleep.

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. derives

  2. had derived

  3. have been derived

  4. is derived


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word is derived from (passive from).

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It is nine o' clock at night. Abhay and Harsh having brushed their teeth and
Statement II: changed into their night suits. They are all ready to go to market. Their
Statement III: mother, Mrs. Gupta, drew apart the curtains of his room. They could see
Statement IV: the stars twinkling in the sky. Both of them loved ________.                                    

  1. her

  2. that

  3. those

  4. their


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We are talking about two people, Abhay and Harsh, therefore, the pronoun that will be used in this case is 'their'.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It is nine o' clock at night. Abhay and Harsh having brushed their teeth and
Statement II: changed into their night suits. They are all ready to go to market. Their
Statement III: mother, Mrs. Gupta, drew apart the curtains of his room. They could see
Statement IV: the stars twinkling in the sky. Both of them loved ________.                                    

  1. has

  2. were

  3. have

  4. have been


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence is written in perfect past tense. Therefore, 'have' will replace 'having' to make this sentence correct.

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. into

  2. under

  3. towards

  4. for


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The decomposed plants and animals converted into petroleum.

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It is nine o' clock at night. Abhay and Harsh having brushed their teeth and
Statement II: changed into their night suits. They are all ready to go to market. Their
Statement III: mother, Mrs. Gupta, drew apart the curtains of his room. They could see
Statement IV: the stars twinkling in the sky. Both of them loved ________.                                    

  1. to play in the ground with their friends

  2. to go into the rain and dance

  3. to watch the stars through their window

  4. to watch the birds flying in formations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence tells that they could see the stars and the next sentence would say that both of them loved to watch the stars through their window, to  maintain the relevance.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. while

  2. since

  3. when

  4. from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scoring tells us about the continuity of the sentence. Therefore, while is the only word that complements scoring in this case.

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. converted

  2. relying

  3. running

  4. burning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vehicles and automobiles that work on eco-friendly fuels are being talked about in this sentence. Therefore, running is the correct answer.

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. reached

  2. demanded

  3. succeeded

  4. decided


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Scientists were successful in synthesising petrol. Therefore, (3) is the correct answer.

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. think

  2. apply

  3. work

  4. try


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some steps are needed to be taken to deal with this problem. Therefore, some work needs to be done.

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. punish

  2. disallow

  3. minimise

  4. neglect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The passage is talking about the steps that the common man can take to prevent increasing pollution and one of those is minimising the use of polythene bags.

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. diseases

  2. threats

  3. symptoms

  4. factors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pollution is one of the major indication if danger to the environment. In other words it is a major threat to the environment.

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. least

  2. mostly

  3. maximally

  4. intensely


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The meaning that is intended to be conveyed here is that it is chiefly found in Assam and Bombay High. Therefore, mostly is the appropriate option here.

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