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Which one of the following is the correct statement?

While in the hospital, the author was�

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

For more than 3 decades, I achieved great success as a lawyer, till a stroke left my right side totally paralysed. Despite the doctor’s encouragement, I was consumed by rage and self-pity. I yearned to be active again. But what could a middle-age cripple like me do? One day, glancing at some paintings I owned, I thought suddenly, “what about painting”? In fact, I had always wanted to paint, but had never had the time. Now, I had plenty of time. In the last 25 years, I have completed 300 paintings-one of them appeared on the cover of the Reader’s Digest. The stroke, I realize, has helped me develop a latent talent and enjoy life.

  1. angry with himself for falling ill.

  2. relieved at the successful treatment.

  3. frustrated at his helpless situation.

  4. resentful at being hospitalized.

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Correct Option: C

Which one of the following is the correct statement ?

The paralytic stroke helped the author�

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

For more than 3 decades, I achieved great success as a lawyer, till a stroke left my right side totally paralysed. Despite the doctor’s encouragement, I was consumed by rage and self-pity. I yearned to be active again. But what could a middle-age cripple like me do? One day, glancing at some paintings I owned, I thought suddenly, “what about painting”? In fact, I had always wanted to paint, but had never had the time. Now, I had plenty of time. In the last 25 years, I have completed 300 paintings-one of them appeared on the cover of the Reader’s Digest. The stroke, I realize, has helped me develop a latent talent and enjoy life.

  1. to face challenges in life successfully.

  2. to realize his latent talent.

  3. to learn a new hobby.

  4. to earn more money.

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Correct Option: B

Why did the author consider himself a cripple?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

For more than 3 decades, I achieved great success as a lawyer, till a stroke left my right side totally paralysed. Despite the doctor’s encouragement, I was consumed by rage and self-pity. I yearned to be active again. But what could a middle-age cripple like me do? One day, glancing at some paintings I owned, I thought suddenly, “what about painting”? In fact, I had always wanted to paint, but had never had the time. Now, I had plenty of time. In the last 25 years, I have completed 300 paintings-one of them appeared on the cover of the Reader’s Digest. The stroke, I realize, has helped me develop a latent talent and enjoy life.

  1. He could not go back to work.

  2. He could no longer use his right hand.

  3. He could not use his time properly.

  4. He could not lead an active life.

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Correct Option: B

Why did Swarn leave his friend Mohan in the waters ?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

It was Sunday. As usual, there was a great rush of merry makers who had come to the river to swim or to bathe. Those who knew how to swim were jumping into the water from the high bridge or the banks of the deep river. Mohan did not know how to swim so he was merely watching others who were enjoying the fun of swimming. However on the insistence of his friend Swarn, he sat on his shoulders and both jumped into the water. Unable to carry Mohan along, Swarn left him in the flowing water. Mohan shouted for help. There were so many swimmers but nobody came to his rescue since they were indifferent to the plight of a stranger. I had just reached there, so I was in my full dress. Without undressing I jumped into the river and swam up to the drowning boy. Holding his left arm, I brought him out of water in a way that he might not hinder me from swimming safely. The boy was saved which won me great applause from the people. I had jumped into the water without any fear or hesitation as I knew the art of saving drowning persons. I had already saved a few lives from drowning.

  1. Mohan wanted to learn how to swim.

  2. He wanted Mohan to learn how to swim.

  3. Because he was sure that Mohan would be able to swim across the river.

  4. Because he found it difficult to swim in the river with his friend on his shoulders.

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Correct Option: D

Why did Swarn jump into the water carrying Mohan on his shoulders ?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

It was Sunday. As usual, there was a great rush of merry makers who had come to the river to swim or to bathe. Those who knew how to swim were jumping into the water from the high bridge or the banks of the deep river. Mohan did not know how to swim so he was merely watching others who were enjoying the fun of swimming. However on the insistence of his friend Swarn, he sat on his shoulders and both jumped into the water. Unable to carry Mohan along, Swarn left him in the flowing water. Mohan shouted for help. There were so many swimmers but nobody came to his rescue since they were indifferent to the plight of a stranger. I had just reached there, so I was in my full dress. Without undressing I jumped into the river and swam up to the drowning boy. Holding his left arm, I brought him out of water in a way that he might not hinder me from swimming safely. The boy was saved which won me great applause from the people. I had jumped into the water without any fear or hesitation as I knew the art of saving drowning persons. I had already saved a few lives from drowning.

  1. Mohan had insisted to swim.

  2. He wanted to enjoy the fun of seeing a drowning man.

  3. He simply wanted to drown him in the river.

  4. Swarn felt that his friend should also enjoy the fun of swimming in the river.

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Correct Option: D

Which one of the following is correct ?

When big waves struck the raft the six people in it.

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

“Westward Ho!” we shouted as the sail of our crudely constructed raft, the Kon-Tiki caught the wind. The sail quickly filled and the Kon-Tiki began to move. The six of us were off to our great adventure.
As night fell, the troughs of the sea grew gradually deeper and our first duel with the elements began. Each time we heard the sudden deafening hiss of a roller closeby and saw a white crest come towards us out of the darkness, we held on tight and waited for the worst. But invariably the Kon-Tiki calmly swung up her stern and rose skyward unperturbed.

  1. started crying.

  2. Showed courage and patience.

  3. acted in a rash manner.

  4. showed passiveness.

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Correct Option: B

How was the Kon-Tiki’s performance on the high seas?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

“Westward Ho!” we shouted as the sail of our crudely constructed raft, the Kon-Tiki caught the wind. The sail quickly filled and the Kon-Tiki began to move. The six of us were off to our great adventure.
As night fell, the troughs of the sea grew gradually deeper and our first duel with the elements began. Each time we heard the sudden deafening hiss of a roller closeby and saw a white crest come towards us out of the darkness, we held on tight and waited for the worst. But invariably the Kon-Tiki calmly swung up her stern and rose skyward unperturbed.

  1. Very shaky

  2. Extremely poor

  3. Stable and resolute

  4. Unpredictable

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The passage indicates this in the final sentence; "But invariably the Kon-Tiki calmly swung up her stern and rose skyward unperturbed."

Why did nobody come forward to save the drowning boy,though there were many swimmers?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

It was Sunday. As usual, there was a great rush of merry makers who had come to the river to swim or to bathe. Those who knew how to swim were jumping into the water from the high bridge or the banks of the deep river. Mohan did not know how to swim so he was merely watching others who were enjoying the fun of swimming. However on the insistence of his friend Swarn, he sat on his shoulders and both jumped into the water. Unable to carry Mohan along, Swarn left him in the flowing water. Mohan shouted for help. There were so many swimmers but nobody came to his rescue since they were indifferent to the plight of a stranger. I had just reached there, so I was in my full dress. Without undressing I jumped into the river and swam up to the drowning boy. Holding his left arm, I brought him out of water in a way that he might not hinder me from swimming safely. The boy was saved which won me great applause from the people. I had jumped into the water without any fear or hesitation as I knew the art of saving drowning persons. I had already saved a few lives from drowning.

  1. They wanted some financial reward.

  2. They did not know the art of saving a drowning person.

  3. They were not experts in the art of swimming.

  4. The river was very deep and they did not want to take a risk for a stranger.

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Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:

SINGULAR

  1. Nearby

  2. Ordinary

  3. Wide

  4. Modern

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Correct Option: B

Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.

SLOTHFUL

  1. Sluggish

  2. Languid

  3. Indolent

  4. Sprightly

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slothful means lazy whereas sprightly means full of energy.

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: BE NO SLOUCH

  1. Inefficient

  2. Honest

  3. Saintly

  4. Well-known

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Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: RECLUSE

  1. Criminal

  2. Wise

  3. Gregarious

  4. Timid

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Correct Option: A

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word or a group of words bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite IN MEANING to the word or the group of words in bold-capital letters.

OPPROBRIUM

  1. Very easy

  2. Suspense

  3. Modern

  4. Praise

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Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Exaction

  1. Hate

  2. Peace

  3. Extortion

  4. Ignorance

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Extortion is a synonym of exaction.

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

STRAFE

  1. To punish

  2. To strengthen

  3. To run away

  4. To work very hard

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Correct Option: A

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word or a group of words bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite IN MEANING to the word or the group of words in bold-capital letters.

UNDER DURESS

  1. Dry

  2. Volition

  3. Affluence

  4. Lack of commitment

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Correct Option: B

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word or a group of words bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite IN MEANING to the word or the group of words in bold-capital letters.

SOLICITOUS

  1. Mild

  2. Showing no concern

  3. Grateful

  4. Cheerful

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Correct Option: B

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

HIATUS

  1. Uphill task

  2. Distant place

  3. Fading memory

  4. Gap

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Correct Option: D

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

CONTEMPORANEOUS

  1. Irritating

  2. Artificial

  3. A very complicated problem

  4. Happening at the same time

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Correct Option: D

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

EXACERBATE

  1. To make something more severe

  2. To cause artificial shortage

  3. To assume false importance

  4. To flatter

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Correct Option: A

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

MODICUM

  1. Basic

  2. Pertaining to earlier times

  3. Small quantity

  4. Annoying weather

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Correct Option: C

Directions: Select the word/phrase that is opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.

LACONIC

  1. Sullen

  2. Handsome

  3. Verbose

  4. Sharp memory

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laconic means 'brief' and verbose means 'detailed'.

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

FACTITIOUS

  1. Humorous

  2. Truthful

  3. Artificial

  4. Causing fatigue

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Correct Option: C

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

DELECTATION

  1. Enjoyment

  2. Envy

  3. Inspiration

  4. Astuteness

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Correct Option: A

What does the word 'duel' in the passage mean ?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question:

“Westward Ho!” we shouted as the sail of our crudely constructed raft, the Kon-Tiki caught the wind. The sail quickly filled and the Kon-Tiki began to move. The six of us were off to our great adventure.
As night fell, the troughs of the sea grew gradually deeper and our first duel with the elements began. Each time we heard the sudden deafening hiss of a roller closeby and saw a white crest come towards us out of the darkness, we held on tight and waited for the worst. But invariably the Kon-Tiki calmly swung up her stern and rose skyward unperturbed.

  1. A battle

  2. A fortification

  3. A two-side contest

  4. Divided in two

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Correct Option: A
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