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Mock IEO - 3 (Class VII)

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Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Commute

  1. Pace

  2. Frolic

  3. Journey

  4. Revolve


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Commute' means 'travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis'.

'Journey' means 'an act of travelling from one place to another'. 

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Execute

  1. Animate

  2. Restore

  3. Resurrect

  4. Complete


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Execute' means 'put a plan or order into effect'.

'Complete' means 'finish making or doing'. 

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Collision

  2. Evaluate

  3. Rate

  4. Colide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Colide (incorrect) – collide (correct)

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

Terrain

  1. Globe

  2. Scenery

  3. Ground

  4. Ocean


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Terrain' means 'an area of land'. 'Scenery' means 'the natural features of a landscape'. 

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

Doubtful

  1. Certain

  2. Open

  3. Suspicious

  4. Exposed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Doubtful' means 'undecided'. 'Certain' means 'specific or decided'.

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word.

  1. Human

  2. Articulate

  3. Humbel

  4. Humane


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Humbel (incorrect) – humble (correct)

Directions: Choose the word which can be best substituted for the given phrase.

One who exercises unscrupulous influence over situations

  1. Articulate

  2. Manipulative

  3. Disrespectful

  4. Manual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Manipulative' is one 'who exercises unscrupulous influence over situations'. 

Directions: Arrange the following phrases to make a coherent sentence.

a. Sheena is a b. less compassionate c. kind person but she is d. than Shelly

  1. a - b - c - d

  2. a - c - b - d

  3. a - d - b - c

  4. a - c - d - b


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sheena is a kind person, but she is less compassionate than Shelly.

Directions: Choose the word which can be best substituted for the given phrase.

The time when one is not working or occupied; free time

  1. Freedom

  2. Relief

  3. Leisure

  4. Quiet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Leisure' means 'the time when one is not working or occupied; free time'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

I gave a lift to a girl ______car had broken down in front of the institute.

  1. who

  2. whose

  3. which

  4. whom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Whose car' suggests that the car belongs to the girl. So, it is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

She placed a _______ of flowers in the vase.

  1. set

  2. group

  3. collection

  4. bunch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A group of flowers held together is called a 'bunch'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate question tag.

There is such a nice fragrance in the air after rainfall, ______?

  1. is it

  2. isn’t it

  3. hasn’t it

  4. won’t it


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The question tag should be in the same tense as the preceding statement and a positive statement is followed by a negative question tag. So, option (2) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

We ____ not yet reached our destination.

  1. has

  2. have

  3. do

  4. does


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Have' is used with plural noun.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

The airport is ________ than the railway station.

  1. far

  2. farther

  3. farthest

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Than' suggests the use of a comparative degree. Hence, 'farther' is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

_____ walk in the early morning keeps you refreshed the entire day.

  1. The

  2. An

  3. A

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'A walk' means an act of walking.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Kids like playing in _____ splash pool in summers.

  1. the

  2. an

  3. a

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kids like playing in 'a' splash pool in summers.

Directions: Convert the given sentence in indirect form.

They said, "We are going for a movie.”

  1. They said that they are going for a movie.

  2. They said that we were going for a movie.

  3. They said that they were going for a movie.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the rules, present continuous will change to past continuous and 'we' will change to 'them'. 

Directions: Complete the following sentence with past perfect tense of the word given in the bracket

If you _______ (listen) to me, you would have got the job.

  1. listened

  2. had listened

  3. had been listening

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As it is a supposition in the past, had + 3rd form of the verb should be used.

Directions: Choose the option which rephrases the given sentence.

He is as bad in maths as compared to his friend John who is equally not good.

  1. He is as bad in maths as compared to his friend john who is equally not good

  2. He is as bad in maths as compared to his friend john.

  3. He is as bad in maths as his friend John.

  4. He is bad in maths as compared to his friend john!


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'As bad as' presents the comparison, so there is no need to use 'compared to' and 'equally' here.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

The Mumbai based blogger couple Kritika and Shubham, both 24 years old, had been to Nepal from 24th to 26th April to attend the International Nepal Tattoo Convention that was cut short by the earthquake tremor at 11:41 a.m, that slit their hotel into two parts. Everybody was panicking. The couple decided to head to the Convention, which was too far. The special force did a commendable job and finally with their help, the couple were able to reach the airport by evening. After ______ for a long time, they reached Delhi by 11:30 p.m. They saw the best and worst of humanity in those 12 hours ordeal.

  1. wait

  2. have been waiting

  3. waiting

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'After wating for a long time' is the correct phrase to be used here.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

Raja Rajeshwari has been sworn-in as a Criminal Court Judge in New York by the Mayor, becoming the first India born woman to be appointed a judge in New York. Rajeshwari, 43, who had immigrated to the US from India as a teenager, previously worked in County Office and several bureaus including Criminal Court, Narcotics, Supreme Court and the Sex Crimes Special Victims Bureau, where she last served as the Deputy Chief. Rajeshwari took the oath with 27 other judges at various courts. She was admired for her honesty, judgements and empathy shown.

What did Rajeshwari work as before becoming a Judge in NYC?

  1. County Police Officer

  2. Deputy Chief

  3. Criminal Court Judge

  4. Supreme Court Judge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'...previously worked in County Office… where she last served as the Deputy Chief' suggests the answer.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Junk food is low in _________ components like fibre and antioxidants.

  1. protective

  2. protected

  3. protect

  4. protecting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Potective' means 'capable of giving protection'.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

In what’s believed to be the biggest shutdown in the history of higher education in US, Corinthian Colleges said Sunday it’s closing its remaining 28 profit schools, effective immediately, kicking about 16,000 students out of school. The announcement comes only a couple of weeks after the US Education Department said it was fining Corinthian $30 million for misrepresented job placement data and altered grades and attendance records.

What does the term ‘misrepresented data’ mean?

  1. Mistake in data

  2. Honestly providing jobs to people

  3. Interpreting data wrongly

  4. Intentional manipulation for profit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Misrepresent' means 'to not to tell the truth intentionally'. It is similar to manipulation.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Programme is a clinically supervised programme. It is a whole family service that teaches parents and caregivers about ABA and how it can be applied in their homes and daily life. It also is a hands-on experience for children and youth to learn skills and apply them with feedback, and guidance from therapists and family. It uses the principles of learning and behaviour to improve a child’s or youth’s skills. The following are the core areas: behavioural/emotional, regulation social skills/communication skills and activities of daily living. Parents will join the other parents in the program and learn the components of ABA and how to apply them with their children to achieve goals and see success.

What is the antonym of ‘emotional’?

  1. Passionate

  2. Sentimental

  3. Physical

  4. Sensitive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Emotions are a mental process. 'Physical' is the required antonym.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

On seeing the policeman, the _________ ran away.

  1. blacksmith

  2. hacker

  3. banker

  4. burglar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Burglar' is someone 'who enters or remains in a building intending to commit a felony, usually theft'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Dental problems occur primarily because of ________ habits.

  1. alarming

  2. prevailing

  3. adopted

  4. adverse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is the correct answer as 'adverse' means 'harmful or undesirable'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Listening is the first and the most important language _________, which needs to be mastered when learning languages.

  1. savvy

  2. skill

  3. clout

  4. craft


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Skill' means 'ability'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Some people _________ food, while others don’t even have enough to eat.

  1. misuse

  2. fritter

  3. waste

  4. ruin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Only 'waste' makes sense here.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

A 17-years-old girl, forced by the courts to undergo chemotherapy for her cancer, has finished that treatment and was released on Monday from the hospital where she was confined since December. The teen identified as Cassandra C. and her mother initially refused the chemo as they wanted to explore more natural alternative treatments. While Cassandra tried to run away from medication, it was clear that she was not mature enough to make decisions herself and moreover she was not 18-years-old yet. Cassandra said her mother surprised her Monday by bringing her best friend along for the trip to pick her up and take her home.

The word ‘confined’, as used above, means

  1. in jail

  2. bedridden

  3. enslaved

  4. sealed up


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Bedridden' means 'confined to bed' which is correct according to the context of the passage.

How would you talk to a stranger for the first time?

  1. Hello Mister.

  2. Hey brother.

  3. Excuse me, Sir.

  4. Hey! Can't you listen I'm talking to you?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a sensible way to ask or talk to someone unknown.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

Aquaculture is the raising and harvesting of fresh and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of agriculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. Successful aquaculture takes into account the biology (feeding, water flow and temperature needs, and disease prevention) of the aquatic species and engineering design (water source and water quality study, water tank containment systems, water filtration and aeration). There are potential environmental problems associated with aquaculture. Most of the fish raised are genetically altered for quick growth. If they escape in the wild, they compete against smaller and less vivacious fish. Confined fish also become breeding grounds for diseases.

The term ‘genetically altered’ means

  1. increased appetite

  2. mixing of two similar species

  3. unnatural mixing of genes

  4. mixing of two disparate species


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Genetically altered or modified' means 'an organism which got its genes changed or mixed in a artificial or unnatural way'.

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

Children who live with only one parent, after a family breakup will suffer from problems such as tension, sadness, headaches and stomach aches, experts claimed. A study revealed that children living with both parents in a nuclear family had the lowest score of all the psychosomatic problems scale. Girls reported more psychosomatic problems than boys. Children with divorced or separated parents are more likely to suffer emotional problems and social maladjustments. Joint physical custody also imposes stress.

Children living with both parents in a nuclear family have

  1. maximum psychosomatic problems

  2. minimum psychosomatic problems

  3. no effect on the psychosomatic problems scale

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'...children living with both parents in a nuclear family set up had the lowest score of all the psychosomatic problems scale' suggests the answer.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

Abraham Lincoln’s gradual ascent from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to the ever-expanding political circles in Illinois and finally to the presidency of a country divided by Civil War. Lincoln had a tremendous capacity for evolution and growth, thus illustrating what made it possible for a man so inexperienced and so unprepared for the presidency to become a great moral leader. In the most troubled of times, he was a man who led the country out of slavery and preserved a shattered union, one of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen.

In the passage above, we understand that anything is achievable with

  1. support

  2. experience

  3. practice

  4. hard work


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As it is given that Abraham Lincoln had no experience and he had support is not mentioned, option (4) makes sense and is the correct answer.

Directions: Read the following snippets and answer the question that follows:

I am becoming aware of how cleanliness, hygiene and safety can affect health and well-being, and this knowledge can be applied in day to day life.

What is the antonym of the word ‘hygiene’?

  1. Cleanliness

  2. Safety

  3. Filth

  4. Sanitation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Hygiene' means 'cleanliness or sanitation'. 'Filth' is opposite to it in meaning.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the dialogue.

S1: Emma looked around and said, "Where is the clothing section for children?" S2: _____ S3: She saw men’s clothing to her left.

  1. She saw women’s clothing to her right.

  2. She sees children’s clothing to her right.

  3. She had her friend.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only option (1) fits best here.

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

The River of Doubt is a black unchartered tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows, piranhas glide through its waters, boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a rolling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sight on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil’s most famous explorer accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever.

The antonym of the word ‘descent’ is

  1. go downwards

  2. slope downwards

  3. climb

  4. falling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Descent' is to 'go down' and 'climb' is to 'go up'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

Gabriella: You were not supposed to talk to him. He is not a good guy. John: ____________ Gabriella : Good.

  1. It was bothering.

  2. Really! How can you be so sure?

  3. Oh! I was not aware of that. I'll take care next time.

  4. Don't tell me what to do or what not to.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) fits best here.

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows:

The US government’s use of drone strikes came under mounting pressure on Friday as Pakistan joined a chorus of criticism over the policy following the accidental killings of two Al-Qaeda hostages: US aid worker Warren Weinstein and Italian national Giovanni Lo Porto. The men were inadvertently killed in CIA drone strike in January near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the deaths highlight the risk and unintended consequences of the use of drone technology that the country has been highlighting for a long time.

The US government’s use of drone strikes came under mounting pressure due to

  1. the defective drone technology

  2. accidental killings

  3. Pakistan-Afghanistan border

  4. unreliable drone technology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'...criticism (condemnation) over the policy following the accidental killings of two Al-Qaeda hostages' suggests the answer.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question hat follows:

Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time. An international hero, whose lifelong dedication to fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Noble Peace Prize and the Presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the centre of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. He is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality.

The antonym of the word 'oppression', as used in the passage above, is

  1. suppression

  2. biting back

  3. abuse

  4. democracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Democracy means social equality which is opposite in meaning to oppression.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the dialogue.

S1: Jamie has been applying for full time jobs for several months. S2: _____ S3: The HR director asked Jamie if he could fly to Chicago for a job interview.

  1. Previous week, he got a call from a director.

  2. Last week, he received a call from an HR director.

  3. Last week, he was called from a manager.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The HR (human resources) director asked Jamie if he could come for an interview. So, option (2) is the correct answer.

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