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English Usage Test 52

Description: English Usage Test - Free english verbal ability test for entrance examinations like mba entrance, gre, sat, gmat, toefl preparation and practice tests
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Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

Marx was ______ wrong because the ______ of labour kept rising, despite the ______ flow of farm workers into industry as agriculture mechanised.

  1. filthy, output, increasing

  2. slated, demand, easy

  3. untimely, influx, natural

  4. proved, productivity, enormous

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Filthy and untimely can't fit in the 1st blank. So, (1) and (3) are ruled out. 'Slated' is itself a negative word, so, 'slated wrong' would not make sense. Only 'proved' fits in 1st blank. Moreover, considering the ideals of Karl Marx productivity and enormous fit well in 2nd and 3rd blanks.

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

Living standard of the _________ in West Japan and more recently East Asia has risen __________.

  1. birds, gorgeously

  2. proletariat, dramatically

  3. bees, skyhigh

  4. masses, repudiately

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Living standard of birds of trees does not make any sense. So, (1) and (3) are ruled out. (4) can't be the answer because the living standard cannot rise and repudiate simultaneously. So, (2) is the only relevant option.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the paragraph.

Is there life after a foreign degree, any foreign degree? Stupid question? No. Some researchers have found that many grads are winding up in jobs previously held by diploma holders. A worrisome prospect to students and many parents who have borrowed heavily and shelled out hard-earned money to secure the vaunted economic benefits of a foreign degree-however vague. Only graduates from the Ivy league escape this fate, but then they are in the minority. One placement consultant, in fact said that he was unable to place his own niece with a “good” firm although she had an MBA degree from an institution which is ranked among the top five abroad. One of the reasons, says Rajiv Thakur, president, Graffik, a head hunting firm, is because the general perception is that only students from wealthy backgrounds who haven't got into the premier Indian institutions opt for foreign degrees. The author is

  1. expressing his views regarding the corporate trend of procuring jobs

  2. exposing the loopholes in international exposure pertaining to Indian working environment

  3. presenting the Indian mindset towards demanding recruitment procedures

  4. talking about the dubious prevalent perception of adopting international credentials

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Author is taking about help of foreign degrees in procuring jobs and not of corporate trends is procuring jobs. So, (1) can't be the answer. (2) itself doesn't match with the idea of the passage. (4) is a good option, but 'international credential dubious' is a too general concept. The only relevant option is (3) which talks about the 'mindset' which is towards demanding recruitment procures.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the paragraph.
On the bank of the river Nile, is the Nile Brewery, “The government handed it back to us in 1992. We produce 300,000 crates a month now. This will increase to 500,000 crates by September“, said Prasad Madhvani. In complete contrast to the hectic pace of work at the brewery is the ginnery built by his father in 1912. It stands rusty and forlorn, guarded by a caretaker as a reminder of the source from which all the Madhvani wealth grew. From there, we drove to the viewing point of Kawempe Hill from where, in every direction, you see acre upon acre of sugar cane growing. There I met two of the younger generation of Madhvanis, one at Eton. The passage is

  1. description of the vast conglomeration under Madhvanis

  2. a reminder of the cultural heritage of Madhvanis

  3. a holistic view of the internal operations of various companies held by Madhvanis

  4. a benchmark for the Egyptian development the support given by Madhvanis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The passage is talking about the wealth or the growth of wealth of Madhvanis. It has nothing to do with the 'cultural heritage' of the Madhvanis. So, (2) is ruled out. Neither internal operations nor the Egyption development have been talked about. So, (3) & (4) are also ruled out. (1) is hence the obvious answer.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the paragraph.

Seasoned market observers have often commented that a study of human nature is far more useful for investors than number crunching skills. And as expert chroniclers of human behaviour are wont to put it. “History always repeats itself“. There is no better example of this truism than the behaviour of investors. The last three years battered investor confidence to levels where they refused to buy anything at any price. And now, when life looks a little rosier, they are once again falling for the same old gimmicks in new disguises. The story of 1997 has undoubtedly been that of the software industry, and today, even second and third line stocks are shooting up. The author is

  1. cautioning against the futuristic mindset of investors

  2. assessing the various bottlenecks of the software industry

  3. talking about the inherent danger of the stock market

  4. justifying the continuing craze of software stocks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The author has talked about study of human nature and trying to judge the trend in which the investors would behave in future. So, (1) is the only relevant option. (2) & (4) choices have specifically mentioned about 'software' but 'software' is simply a reference taken by the author and so, 'software doesn't come into picture in the central idea. (3) can't be the answer as 'inherent danger' of stock market does not come in the central idea.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the paragraph.
The kind of agriculture that led to a spectacular increase in food grains production once the seeds of Green avoidance strategy emphasizing on assured procurement of surplus food-grains and its distribution among the hungry and needy, is now being dispensed with. What began as a techno-social exercise with the twin objectives of providing food security of the nation and ensure livelihood security for millions of rural poor, is now being thrown open to the vagaries of market forces. Food self-sufficiency is now longer the hallmark of India's food security systems. The author is

  1. pointing at the woeful conditions of agro-based industries

  2. reminding us of the effects of Green Revolution

  3. talking about the neo-classical agricultural trends of India

  4. about the failure of agriculture planning triggered by aggressive politics

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The author has not talked about the agro based industry. So, (1) is eliminated. Green revolution is a very wide concept and the author does not indicate towards reminding anything. So, (2) is not the answer. Aggressive politics has nowhere been talked about. The author has tried to tell the trends, going on which clearly matches the option (3). So, (3) is the correct option.

Directions: In following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. Death is just not being. B. It will be the same after me as it was before me. C. Before I was born. D. What that is like I know already.

  1. CBDA

  2. CADB

  3. ABCD

  4. DCAB

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

BC have to be together 'it was before me. Before I was …'. Otherwise also, considering all the statements, (A) seems to be the most appropriate to start with and it also combines with (B). This condition is satisfied by option (3) only.

Directions: Select the option that best answers the question at the end of the paragraph.
As was clearly spelt out in the technical session, “political will and determination to adopt a role of facilitators than providers is necessary. The housing construction agencies in the state need to adopt this role,” the thrust of the technical sessions was to ease the process of land acquisition and sort out legal tangles. One recommendation was that “Since the procedure for the land acquisition even after the 1984 amendments is still time consuming and the formula for fixing compensation for land acquisition is not suitable for housing activities, it is necessary to bring out a separate legislation for acquisition for land in urban areas and compensation formula should be made in such a way to provide affordable housing. Until a separate land acquisition policy is formulated for urban areas, the existing Act should be suitably amended to provide for acquisition of land for shelter activities in a time-bound manner The passage is

  1. recognizing the need for encouraging comprehensive approach to real estate

  2. talking about the inadequate infrastructural facilities

  3. emphasizing the need for co-operative associations as principal form of housing activity

  4. presenting the legal aspect of issues confronting the real estate industry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The general view of the passage clearly shows that legal aspect concerning real estate is being talked about. Moreover, the words 'legal tangles' (4th line), amendments (5th) 'legislation for acquisition' (6th line) etc. also shows that entire passage is about legal aspect. Hence, only option (4) is the relevant answer.

Directions: In following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. The sun is a great ball of hot gases.
B. It is distributed in layers. C. The hot gases are not actually gases but plasma. D. The layers are at different temperatures.

  1. ACBD

  2. CADB

  3. ADBC

  4. CDBA

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is (1).

Directions: In following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. It is fairly soft. B. The acid comes from rainwater. C. The rock in such places is limestone. D. And can be dissolved by a weak acid also.

  1. ABCD

  2. BACD

  3. CADB

  4. DCBA

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In this question, A statement speaks about 'fairly soft'. So, the next statement should be in relation to it. D statement correctly follows A. It is so soft that it can even be dissolved by weak acids. Now, the next statement should about acid. D introduces 'acid' and B tells the source of acid, so, DB is also the key. This means ADB sequence is the most logical one. Option (3) which has CADB is the answer.

Directions: In the following question, a capitalised pair is given which exhibits a particular relationship. You have to select the option which exhibits the same relationship.

FALL : PAIN

  1. Flying : Walking

  2. Food : Calories

  3. Disobedience : Punishment

  4. Laugh : Cry

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fall may lead to pain and in the same way, disobedience may lead to punishment.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the given four sentences. A. Concluding assertion B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument
D. Counter-argument

(1) Actors living in Hollywood can be distinguished by their ostentatious lifestyle. (2) Movies are required to be pretentious regarding their life because of masses expectations. (3) Hollywood is full of actors. (4) Not all actors, however, dress up gaudily or maintain a daub lifestyle.

  1. BACD

  2. ABDC

  3. CCAB

  4. DACA

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In option (2), if statement 1 is considered to be assertion, then statement '4' can't be irrelevant to the argument', it would be a counter argument. So, (2) is eliminated. Option (3), if 3 is considered to be assertion, '4' should be irrelevant. So, (3) can't be the answer. (4) option has two assertions which can't be possible. The only logical answer which clearly fits according to requirement is only option (1).

Directions: In following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. But who knows better than I how ridiculous it is to people nowadays and how ineffectual. B. This way of loving is more according to the rules. C. Never was a man more impertinently genial in his approaches. D. Yet I shall not repent it.

  1. DCBA

  2. CBAD

  3. ABDC

  4. BCDA

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In these types of questions, we should always try to look for connecting links or connecting statements. This helps in reaching the correct option and eliminating the wrong ones. In (1) and (3) options, DC does not make any sense. So, these are ruled out. A should come first and then D. This is satisfied by option (2) and so, it is the answer.

Directions: In the following question, a capitalised pair is given which exhibits a particular relationship. You have to select the option which exhibits the same relationship.

THIRST : PARCH

  1. Fever : Flush

  2. Water : Sink

  3. Hunger : Food

  4. Laughter : Appease

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Whenever one feels thirsty, one is parched. In the same way laughter gives appeasement. Therefore, (4) is the obvious answer.

Directions: In following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. The pressure falls low at the centre. B. In a hurricane there are severing. C. The low pressure centre is called the 'eye'. D. The winds blow round at high speeds.

  1. BDAC

  2. BDCA

  3. ADCB

  4. ABCD

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this question, the two statements which have to came together are AC. (A) talks about low pressure i.e. (A) introduces the word low pressure & (C) gives the term 'eye' for this low pressure. So, (A) and (C) have to be together which is only in option (1). Also, on reading all choices, only (A) is the most logical sequence. In this question, B & D statements talk about 'layers'. B introduces the 'layers' & D later talks about temp. of layers. So, BD is the key which is only in option (A). Also, statement A introduces 'hot gases' and C later speaks about the form of gases. So, AC is also the key. Hence, the only relevant choice is (1).

Directions: In the following question, a capitalised pair is given which exhibits a particular relationship. You have to select the option which exhibits the same relationship.

STEP : STAIRWAY

  1. Staircase : Banister

  2. Wood : Carpet

  3. Rung : Ladder

  4. House : Porch

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Steps are required to move up the stairway. Similarly, to move up a ladder, 'rung' (rounded sturdy stick) is required. So, answer is (3). Banister is the railing along the staircase which is not a necessity to move up a staircase.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.

A. Concluding assertion
B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument D. Counter-argument

(1) Travelling is beneficial to gain a wider perspective of the world in one's life. (2) Each region has a unique essence to be absorbed and enjoyed. (3) Indian tourism industry needs to be given the right impetus now. (4) The world is too diverse to be travelled around in one lifetime.

  1. BBCD

  2. ABCD

  3. DACC

  4. CCCA

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(1) is talking about travelling in one's life and (4) is clearly countering it. (3) is' irrelevant' as Indian tourism industry has nothing to do with the assertion. The only logically correct option is (2).

Directions: In the following question, a capitalised pair is given which exhibits a particular relationship. You have to select the option which exhibits the same relationship.

PEDAGOGUE : LEARNING

  1. Teaching : Books

  2. Professor : Erudition

  3. Plato : Pedant

  4. Schoolmaster : ABCs

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pedagogue basically means a dogmatic teacher or simply a teacher. This matches with 'Professor'. Erudition means knowledge acquired by learning and so, it clearly matches learning. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.

A. Concluding assertion B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument
D. Counter-argument

(1) Every dark cloud has a silver lining. (2) Man should always be hopeful and optimistic about the future. (3) Cynics stand to gain in the long run because of their skeptical nature. (4) Mistrust of the apparent makes a man more cautious and successful too.

  1. ABCD

  2. BADD

  3. BCDA

  4. ACCA

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (4) can't be the answer as it has two assertions. In option (2), if 2nd statement 'man…….future' is considered, 1st statement 'Every…' clearly supports it and (iii) and (iv) oppose it. So, (2) option is the only relevant answer.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences in given below.

A. Concluding assertion
B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument D. Counter-argument

(1) The Duma in Russia is no longer considered relevant as a stepping stone for the politicians. (2) The Russian politicians are more worried about maintaining their lifestyle than running the country. (3) Russian have started despising the complete political scenario. (4) The political parties in Russia are striving hard to bring their nation out of the dumps.

  1. AABC

  2. DABD

  3. BACD

  4. ABCD

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(1) option has two assertions. So, it is hence eliminated. In (2) option, if (2) is assertion, then (1) can't be counter argument, it is instead supporting. Out of (3) & (4) options, we have to see that the more general statement should be the assertion. Clearly, (2) is more general as (1) is specifically talking about 'Duma' which is Russian legislative assembly. So, (3) option is the most relevant option.

Directions: An assertion is a point of view. An argument is a meant to convince another about a certain point of view. A counter-argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these, classify the four sentences given below.

A. Concluding assertion B. Supporting reason C. Statement irrelevant to the argument
D. Counter-argument

(1) Offices today have become the second home for most working people. (2) Individuals working in an office from 10 to 5 always want to reach home as fast as they can. (3) Stress is the prime factor responsible for man losing his sleep. (4) Office and home life should always be clearly demarcated.

  1. BACB

  2. DADB

  3. ACCB

  4. ADCD

  5. BDAC

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When we go option by option, only (4) option is logically correct. (i) if considered to be assertion, no statement supports it. 'Sleep' has no relation with other lines, so (iii) is irrelevant. (ii) & (iv) clearly counter (i) so, option (4) is correct.

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

IMPERIAL ||| |---|---| | Meaning| Usage| | 1. relating to an empire or its rulers, colonial| a. The queen gave an imperial wave of her hand.| | 2. majestic, regal or grand | b. France had imperial designs on Africa.| | 3. domineering or overbearing| c. An imperial pint of beer, an imperial gallon of petrol.| | 4. an old-fashioned, nonmetric system of
weights, measures, etc.| d. She adopts an imperious tone with waiters.|

  1. 1. b
    2. c
    3. d
    4. a
  2. 1. b
    2. a
    3. c
    4. d
  3. 1. c
    2. b
    3. d
    4. a
  4. 1. b
    2. a
    3. d
    4. c
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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

(1) 'relating to empire' clearly matches with 'b'. 'majestic, regal' relate to royal, so, it matches 'a'. (4) 'weights, measures' matches with 'c' i.e.  'gallon of petrol. So, the obvious answer is (4).

Directions: For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

MESHMeaning| Usage| | 1. something made of a network of threads, wires, etc. | a. A sieve is made of wire mesh. | | 2. something that ensnares | b. The cogs don't quite mesh.| | 3. to engage | c. Don't get yourself entangled in this mesh of intrigue.| | 4. to harmonize, to fit in | d. We must ensure that our new plans mesh with existing practice. |

  1. 1. a
    2. c
    3. d
    4. b
  2. 1. a
    2. c
    3. b
    4. d
  3. 1. b
    2. d
    3. a
    4. c
  4. 1. c
    2. a
    3. D
    4. B
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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'4', 'to fit in' clearly matches the sense in 'd'. This only stands true for option (2). Moreover '1' 'network… etc' clearly matches 'a'. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

PITH Meaning| Usage| | 1. the soft, spongy tissue inside some stems and the skins of some fruits. | a. A pith helmet protects you from the sun. | | 2. a dome-shaped hat made of dried pith| b. This pith article contains all you need to know| | 3. the most important part of something, the essence | c. The pith of her speech was that we need to plan ahead.| | 4. concise and full of meaning; terse | d. The pith inside orange peel usually taste bitter. |

  1. 1. a
    2. c
    3. d
    4. b
  2. 1. b
    2. c
    3. d
    4. a
  3. 1. d
    2. c
    3. a
    4. b
  4. 1. d
    2. a
    3. c
    4. b
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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'1' (spongy tissue …same fruits) matches with ('orange peel') 'd'. '2' (hat) matches 'a' (helmet). Similarly, 3 matches C & 4 matches 'b'. Hence, (4) is the relevant answer.

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

KEELMeaning| Usage| | 1. punishing someone by dragging him under the keel of the boat.| a. Governments should keep their economy on an even keel.| | 2. to rebuke harshly | b. The boat could keel over in this gale. | | 3. to capsize, to fall over| c. My father will keelhaul me if he sees my room.| | 4. steady, well balanced | d. Keelhauling used to be a common punishment for sailors. |

  1. 1. d
    2. c
    3. b
    4. a
  2. 1. c
    2. b
    3. d
    4. a
  3. 1. a
    2. d
    3. c
    4. b
  4. 1. c
    2. d
    3. a
    4. b
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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(i)         'boat' matches 'd' ('sailors')         (ii)        'rebuke matches 'c' (keelhaul) (iii)       'capsize' matches 'b'      (iv)       'steady' matches 'a' (even keel) Hence, answer is option (1).

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