Where are bustards usually found?

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The Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found in India and adjacent areas of Pakistan. Bustards are large and highly terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and grasslands. They resemble ostrich in structure in having a horizontal body with uncovered legs but are the heaviest of the flying birds, unlike ostrich which is among the flightless birds. Their distribution is wide ranging from the dry areas of both India and Pakistan but is restricted to some small pockets of central and western India and eastern Pakistan. It is usually found in dry and semi-dry grasslands, open areas with thorny weeds, but it avoids irrigated areas. The rapid decrease in the population of India’s bustards and their endangered status has forced the Ministry of Environment and Forests to form species recovery programs in 2012 for the Great Indian Bustard, the Bengal Florican and the Lesser Florican which are still to be implemented.

Which word in the passage means 'supplied with water'?

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The Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found in India and adjacent areas of Pakistan. Bustards are large and highly terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and grasslands. They resemble ostrich in structure in having a horizontal body with uncovered legs but are the heaviest of the flying birds, unlike ostrich which is among the flightless birds. Their distribution is wide ranging from the dry areas of both India and Pakistan but is restricted to some small pockets of central and western India and eastern Pakistan. It is usually found in dry and semi-dry grasslands, open areas with thorny weeds, but it avoids irrigated areas. The rapid decrease in the population of India’s bustards and their endangered status has forced the Ministry of Environment and Forests to form species recovery programs in 2012 for the Great Indian Bustard, the Bengal Florican and the Lesser Florican which are still to be implemented.

Why did the Indian Ministry of Environment form recovery programs for the Great Indian Bustard?

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The Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found in India and adjacent areas of Pakistan. Bustards are large and highly terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and grasslands. They resemble ostrich in structure in having a horizontal body with uncovered legs but are the heaviest of the flying birds, unlike ostrich which is among the flightless birds. Their distribution is wide ranging from the dry areas of both India and Pakistan but is restricted to some small pockets of central and western India and eastern Pakistan. It is usually found in dry and semi-dry grasslands, open areas with thorny weeds, but it avoids irrigated areas. The rapid decrease in the population of India’s bustards and their endangered status has forced the Ministry of Environment and Forests to form species recovery programs in 2012 for the Great Indian Bustard, the Bengal Florican and the Lesser Florican which are still to be implemented.

In which two countries is the 'Great Indian Bustard' found?

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The Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found in India and adjacent areas of Pakistan. Bustards are large and highly terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and grasslands. They resemble ostrich in structure in having a horizontal body with uncovered legs but are the heaviest of the flying birds, unlike ostrich which is among the flightless birds. Their distribution is wide ranging from the dry areas of both India and Pakistan but is restricted to some small pockets of central and western India and eastern Pakistan. It is usually found in dry and semi-dry grasslands, open areas with thorny weeds, but it avoids irrigated areas. The rapid decrease in the population of India’s bustards and their endangered status has forced the Ministry of Environment and Forests to form species recovery programs in 2012 for the Great Indian Bustard, the Bengal Florican and the Lesser Florican which are still to be implemented.

In what way does the Great Indian Bustard resemble an ostrich?

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The Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found in India and adjacent areas of Pakistan. Bustards are large and highly terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and grasslands. They resemble ostrich in structure in having a horizontal body with uncovered legs but are the heaviest of the flying birds, unlike ostrich which is among the flightless birds. Their distribution is wide ranging from the dry areas of both India and Pakistan but is restricted to some small pockets of central and western India and eastern Pakistan. It is usually found in dry and semi-dry grasslands, open areas with thorny weeds, but it avoids irrigated areas. The rapid decrease in the population of India’s bustards and their endangered status has forced the Ministry of Environment and Forests to form species recovery programs in 2012 for the Great Indian Bustard, the Bengal Florican and the Lesser Florican which are still to be implemented.

City streets during rain have been compared with

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

Where is rain more beneficial and attractive?

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

Find the word which means 'a place where there are no people'.

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

According to the passage, the rain allures

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

Why do people in cities face inconvenience on a rainy day?

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Rain in the countryside attracts the lovers of nature. It is pleasant and helpful. But rain in the city creates a different kind of sight. For some people, the heavy downpour may have a cooling effect, and it has its charm with the roar of thunder and the flash of lightening. On a rainy day, the lanes and the streets look like rivers and the entire city becomes magically converted into Venice. The street bears a deserted look. Occasionally, people try to plod their way. Their clothes are tucked up and they hold the umbrella in one hand and their bag in the other. A sudden gush of wind tilts their umbrella and they get drenched. If a vehicle passes speedily, it splashes muddy water on them. Sometimes, the streets become water-logged and traffic comes to a halt.

The Indus and Yamuna originate from

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

Which country is not privileged to be a part of the prestigious Himalayan Mountain Range?

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

Which one of these statements is false?

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

Which one is the highest point of Himalayan Mountain Range?

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

The word in the passage which is closest in meaning to 'mass of ice that is formed by constant deposition of snow at one place', is

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Himalayan Mountain Range is one of the youngest mountain ranges in the world. It is located in the northern border of India and separates Indian subcontinent from other countries of Asia. Himalayan Mountain Range was formed about 70 million years ago. It is about 2400 km long with the shape of an arc. Its width varies between 150-400 km. It has three parallel mountain ranges - Lesser Himalaya, Greater Himalaya and Outer Himalaya. Himalayan mountain range is the father of many highest mountain peaks. About 100 mountain peaks of height greater than 7,200 meters are located here. World’s highest mountain Mount Everest is also a part of this mountain range. Other popular peaks are- Karakoram and Kanchenjunga. The word Himalaya means “home of snow”, because upper portion of this mountain range is always covered with snow. This mountain range is the home of many glaciers and rivers. The glaciers in these mountains are the sources of rivers such as - Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yamuna. Himalaya affects climate of Asia greatly. It is the reason for the heavy rainfall in Terai region. It has a great role in the creation of Gobi Desert. This mountain range is a part of these countries - Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, India and China.

What is an appropriate heading for the given passage?

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The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

What does the phrase ‘enormous potential’ in the passage refer to?

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The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

How does the passage suggest that sericulture can become an excellent mode of income augmentation?

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The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

Why does the author of the given passage think that the living conditions of the workers of the silk manufacturing industry are bleak?

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The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

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HAPHAZARD

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He is a queer fish; I have failed to understand him.

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(a) If he will be promoted (b) he will get (c) a higher salary. (d) No error

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(a) He is generally (b) more hungry (c) than she is. (d) No error

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(a) There is (b) no space (c) in this compartment. (d) No error

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(a) All the four sons (b) of the old man (c) quarrelled between themselves. (d) No error

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(a) It is the newspaper (b) that exposes us to the widest range (c) of human experiences and behaviour. (d) No error

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(a) The room (b) who he lived, (c) had no window. (d) No error

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(a) Since the attachment of air-conditioned sleeping car to all important trains, (b) travelling become very pleasant (c) especially during the summer season. (d) No error

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(a) The gardener (b) forbade the children (c) not to pluck the flowers. (d) No error

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(a) She asked me (b) that I would (c) take a cup of tea. (d) No error

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(a) The student told the teacher (b) that he was sorry as (c) I forgot to bring his note book. (d) No error

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(a) This is not (b) as different as (c) you think. (d) No error

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(a) His sister (b) is good (c) in English. (d) No error

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(a) The policeman prevented us from (b) entering into (c) the hall. (d) No error

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(a) My father used (b) to get up (c) at 5 a.m. in the morning. (d) No error

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(a) This camera (b) is more superior than (c) that. (d) No error

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(a) The minister announced (b) compensation for (c) the victims from the accident. (d) No error

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(a) What is (b) the fresh news (c) of today? (d) No error

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(a) The Principal asked the teacher (b) why were you late (c) that day. (d) No error

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(a) If he will not come in time (b) I shall not go (c) with him. (d) No error

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(a) A group of students (b) want to visit (c) the new plant as early as possible. (d) No error

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HANDY

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EXHORTED

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QUEASY

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ABET

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PROFICIENCY

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ECCENTRIC

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PAUCITY

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HINDRANCE

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Having finish the homework, the children began to play.

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On the death of Mahatma Gandhi, all but a few people wept.

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DIFFIDENCE

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A renowned poet and singer are coming at the concert.

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Here are two books; choose any.

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If the gardener had come, the plants would have watered.

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Corruption is a burning question of the day.

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She tends to chew the cud before answering.

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Raman had to work extra hard for the project because a few team members were not pulling their weight.

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If the maid had come, she will have cooked the food.

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SKEPTICISM

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EXASPERATED

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Raj was not playing with a full deck when he brought home an elephant.

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The rumours spread against celebrities must be taken with a pinch of salt as media doesn't always reveal the truth.

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His suggestions are wide accepted as he is very knowledgeable.

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The easiest of the thing to do is to ask the children to tell their names.

Directions: Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DELETERIOUS

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of them, i.e. (1), (2) or (3), is better than the underlined part, indicate that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4), i.e. "No improvement" as your answer.

Our flat is at the second floor.

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

The witch (P) which made him (Q) a herb (R) giddy (S) gave the prince

Directions: In this question, a sentence/a part of a sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Many people find it difficult to make both hands meet.

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

I think (P) and a drake (Q) there is (R) between a swan (S) a great difference

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

My father (P) off (Q) at the railway station (R) went to see (S) my brother-in-law

Directions: In this question, a sentence/a part of a sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Because of the long dispute between the husband and the wife, they broke of at last and parted their ways.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of them, i.e. (1), (2) or (3), is better than the underlined part, indicate that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4), i.e. "No improvement" as your answer.

The teacher said that the Earth was round.

Directions: Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSCURE

Directions: The following question consists of a word in 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 capital letters.

SHORTENED

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

The doctor told (P) the patient (Q) to give an injection to (R) the nurse (S) after every four hours

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of them, i.e. (1), (2) or (3), is better than the underlined part, indicate that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4), i.e. "No improvement" as your answer.

The labourers work from morning to evening.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of them, i.e. (1), (2) or (3), is better than the underlined part, indicate that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4), i.e. "No improvement" as your answer.

My wife sold the old newspapers at fifteen rupees per kilogram.

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

My father (P) when he was (Q) at school last year (R) John’s fees (S) paid

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

The boy (P) in the competition (Q) who was wearing spectacles (R) won many prizes (S) held at our college

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below the sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct sequence.

The way (P) processes that govern their actions (Q) the nutrients become integral parts (R) depends on the physiological and biochemical (S) of the body and contribute to its functions

Fill in the blank (2).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (7).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (6).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (11).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (3).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (17).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (8).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (4).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (12).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (16).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (18).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (9).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (5).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (13).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (19).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (14).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (20).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (10).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (1).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

Fill in the blank (15).

Directions: In the following passage, there are some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Tom Sawyer is a __(1)__. After Tom gets in trouble, he is __(2)__ by Aunt Polly, with whom he lives, to __(3)__ their fence. When his friends see him __(4)__ the fence, Tom pretends that he __(5)__ the chore to make his friends jealous. They __(6)__ him to let them help. This is a prime example of the __(7)__ of trouble Tom Sawyer is always getting up to. Part of the novel __(8)__ devoted to Tom's romance with Becky Thatcher, a new girl __(9)__ town. They like __(10)__ other, but Becky is hurt when she finds out __(11)__ Tom liked someone else before her. __(12)__, he takes the __(13)__ for a book she ruined, __(14)__ her like him again. Tom is always getting into trouble, usually with __(15)__ friend, Huckleberry Finn. __(16)__ they sneak __(17)__ to a graveyard at night, where __(18)__ witness Injun Joe murder Dr. Robinson. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe Harper, run away for a __(19)__ while, making the town think they are dead. Eventually they come back, though, and Tom __(20)__ against Injun Joe in court.

The meaning of 'drowsy' is

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

While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene, I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment, a sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return-half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easygoing gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.

Who/What first breaks the silence of the station?

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

While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene, I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment, a sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return-half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easygoing gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.

What does the author suggest by the word 'placid'?

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

While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene, I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment, a sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return-half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easygoing gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.

The central idea of the passage is

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

While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene, I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment, a sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return-half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easygoing gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Claiming innocence, he stood his ground in spite of the repeated accusations from the opposition.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The closed door meeting was called to discuss the issue as it had caused more heat than light.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Wearing the traditional attire, the bride was cutting a dash on her wedding day.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

After a day of vigorous outdoor activities, he was tired and had a five o'clock shadow!

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The chief minister got a lot of flak for the way the government machinery handled the recent flood rescue in the state.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Most spacecrafts are not self-propelled; they depend on the initial velocity provided by a launch vehicle. B. The Lunar Module used in the Apollo program had rocket engines that allowed it to soft-land on the Moon. C. It separates from the spacecraft when its task is done. D. The spacecraft itself often carries small rocket engines for manoeuvering and orienting in space. E. The spacecraft typically either is placed into an orbit around Earth or, if given sufficient velocity to escape Earth’s gravity, continues towards another destination in space.
2. It carried sufficient rocket power in its attached Service Module to leave lunar orbit for the return journey to Earth.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Coeducation was first introduced in Western Europe after the Reformation, when certain Protestant groups urged that girls as well as boys should be taught to read the Bible. B. The new free public elementary, or common schools, were almost always coeducational, and by 1900, most public high schools were coeducational as well. C. The practice became especially marked in Scotland, the northern parts of England, and colonial New England, where young children of both sexes attended the same schools. D. Many private colleges from their inception admitted women. E. In the later half of the 18^th century, girls were gradually admitted to town schools.
2. Many state universities followed their example.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Paleontologists study the different kinds of dinosaurs to find their relationships with other dinosaurs. B. This can tell scientists much about evolution. C. They also tried to find the ancestors of the dinosaurs. D. Dinosaurs that could migrate were similar, but those dinosaurs that were isolated evolved differently. E. It can also tell them some things about the world the dinosaurs lived in.
2. Today, research on dinosaur relationships uses an approach called cladistics, which uses the presence of shared morphological features to recreate the branching tree of dinosaur evolution.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Exactly how the theatre came into being is not known. B. Yet it is impossible to state with certainty what the theatre was like. C. Legend attributes the invention of the dithyramb, the lyrical ancestor of tragedy, to the poet Arion of Lesbos in the 7^th or 6^th century BCE. D. But, it is indisputable that the traditions born in ancient Athens have dominated Western theatre and the theories of Western drama up to the present. E. It was obscure even a few years before the appearance of Aeschylus’s earliest extant play, Persians (472 BCE).
2. But it was not until the creation of the Great Dionysia in Athens in 534 that tragic drama established itself.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. When Plato died about 348, his nephew Speusippus became the head of the Academy and Aristotle left Athens. B. Aristotle helped Hermias to negotiate an alliance with Macedonia. C. Aristotle became a close friend of Hermias and eventually married his ward Pythias. D. He migrated to Assus where Hermias, a graduate of Plato’s Academy, was the ruler. E. This pact angered the Persian king, who had Hermias treacherously arrested and put to death about 341.
2. Aristotle saluted Hermias’s memory in, "Ode to Virtue”, his only surviving poem.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Aristotle is an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, one of the greatest intellectual figures of Western history. B. He was the founder of formal logic; and he pioneered the study of zoology, both observational and theoretical, in which some of his work remained unsurpassed until the 19^th century. C. He was the author of a philosophical and scientific system. D. It was this that became the framework and vehicle for both Christian Scholasticism and medieval Islamic philosophy. E. Even after the intellectual revolutions of the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Enlightenment, Aristotelian concepts remained embedded in Western thinking.
2. But he is, of course, most outstanding as a philosopher.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Bicycles are widely used for transportation, recreation and sport. B. Netherlands, Denmark and Japan actively promote bicycles for shopping and commuting. C. Throughout the world, bicycles are essential to moving people and goods in areas where there are few automobiles. D. Globally, there are twice as many bicycles as automobiles, and they outsell automobiles three to one. E. In the United States, bike paths have been constructed in many parts of the country.
2. Bicycles are also encouraged by the United States government as an alternative to automobiles.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Other investigators hold that one’s attitude towards any category will correlate with how well that category serves one’s own values. B. The person is then asked to estimate the degree to which a particular class (such as politicians, medical doctors, or police) tends to facilitate or impede each value. C. The sum of the products of these two ratings provides a measure of the individual’s attitude towards the group. D. Thus, if justice is held in high regard, but the person categorises politicians as interfering with justice. E. For example, a person may be asked to rank specific values such as health, safety, independence or justice.
2. The person’s attitude towards politicians is then taken to be negative.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. A long-term relationship is sought for dealing with both the consumer and the farm. B. This customer loyalty and repeat business is key to the success of many agritourism businesses. C. Such relationships can be forged, once a connection has been made. D. With a CSA, families and individuals interested in supporting local agriculture make a commitment to a farm in exchange for a regular subscription of produce or other goods. E. In some cases, it takes the form of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
2. Some CSAs require payment, while others actually require that subscribers partake in the care and harvesting of produce.

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. With wings came space exploration, which is pretty cool. B. In fact, people have dreamed of utilizing and colonizing our solar system (and beyond) since before we had airplanes. C. That hasn’t happened. D. But there’s still a load of cool projects that are in progress at this very moment to take us one step closer to a life away from Earth. E. We learned in the 60s that we should all be living on the Moon by now.
2. NASA has contributed $500,000 to an even more awesome project, essentially giant 3-D-printing robots designed to build massive installations in space.