What does "deficiency'' mean in the passage?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

Which disease is caused in children due to deficiency of protein?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

How do proteins help us?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

What is a balanced diet?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

What are fats and carbohydrates?

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

The diet which contains adequate amount of all the important nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins, sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. The constituents of balanced diet are - Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Minerals (Salts), Vitamins, Water and Roughage, Carbohydrates are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are the main source of energy. The fats are the compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The main function of fats in the body is to provide a steady source of energy. The proteins are highly complex organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins are very important for the growth and repair of the body. Kwashiorkor is a disease which occurs due to the deficiency of proteins in the diet of children whereas Marasmus occurs in the infants (small children) due to the deficiency of proteins. The metals, non-metals and their salts are called minerals. Our body needs minerals for its proper functioning.

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (d).

Invention (a) of the Internet is considered (b) to be a most unique development. (c) No error (d)

Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus were acquired under the leadership of

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

Which of the following options in the paragraph means “cosmopolitan“?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

Rockefeller Foundation awarded Ratan Tata with

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

Which of these statements is not true?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

What kind of a ruler was Razia Sultan?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Razia Sultan was the first woman who ruled medieval India, during the Muslim empire. Razia Sultan’s original name was Razia-al-Din. Her throne name was Jalalat-ud-Din Razia. She preferred to be called as Razia Sultan, as Sultana was feminist. Razia succeeded her father, Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish, to the sultanate of Delhi in 1236. While his sons were enjoying youth, Razia was actively participating in the administrative matters of the kingdom. Once, when Iltutmish was busy with the siege of Gwalior, he had entrusted the governance of Delhi to Razia. On his return, he was very much impressed by the way Razia had run the empire. At that very moment, he declared Razia as his heir. It was the will of the king that after his death, Razia, his daughter, should succeed the throne. But the Muslim people were not happy with this decision. When Iltutmish died, Rukn-ud-din Firuz, one of his sons, usurped the throne and ruled for about 7 months. Rukn-ud-din wasted all, after he got the control and the throne. Muslim nobility with reluctance agreed to allow Razia to rule the empire. She was an efficient Sultan, working for the betterment of the empire, but like her father, most of her time was spent in fighting rebellions. She had personally led the army to many places like Punjab and Multan. Her reign was just for three years, yet her bravery, struggle and her undaunted spirit has been preserved in the treasures of history.

According to the passage, most of the time during her rule, Razia remained occupied in

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Razia Sultan was the first woman who ruled medieval India, during the Muslim empire. Razia Sultan’s original name was Razia-al-Din. Her throne name was Jalalat-ud-Din Razia. She preferred to be called as Razia Sultan, as Sultana was feminist. Razia succeeded her father, Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish, to the sultanate of Delhi in 1236. While his sons were enjoying youth, Razia was actively participating in the administrative matters of the kingdom. Once, when Iltutmish was busy with the siege of Gwalior, he had entrusted the governance of Delhi to Razia. On his return, he was very much impressed by the way Razia had run the empire. At that very moment, he declared Razia as his heir. It was the will of the king that after his death, Razia, his daughter, should succeed the throne. But the Muslim people were not happy with this decision. When Iltutmish died, Rukn-ud-din Firuz, one of his sons, usurped the throne and ruled for about 7 months. Rukn-ud-din wasted all, after he got the control and the throne. Muslim nobility with reluctance agreed to allow Razia to rule the empire. She was an efficient Sultan, working for the betterment of the empire, but like her father, most of her time was spent in fighting rebellions. She had personally led the army to many places like Punjab and Multan. Her reign was just for three years, yet her bravery, struggle and her undaunted spirit has been preserved in the treasures of history.

Which word most nearly means “reluctance“?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Razia Sultan was the first woman who ruled medieval India, during the Muslim empire. Razia Sultan’s original name was Razia-al-Din. Her throne name was Jalalat-ud-Din Razia. She preferred to be called as Razia Sultan, as Sultana was feminist. Razia succeeded her father, Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish, to the sultanate of Delhi in 1236. While his sons were enjoying youth, Razia was actively participating in the administrative matters of the kingdom. Once, when Iltutmish was busy with the siege of Gwalior, he had entrusted the governance of Delhi to Razia. On his return, he was very much impressed by the way Razia had run the empire. At that very moment, he declared Razia as his heir. It was the will of the king that after his death, Razia, his daughter, should succeed the throne. But the Muslim people were not happy with this decision. When Iltutmish died, Rukn-ud-din Firuz, one of his sons, usurped the throne and ruled for about 7 months. Rukn-ud-din wasted all, after he got the control and the throne. Muslim nobility with reluctance agreed to allow Razia to rule the empire. She was an efficient Sultan, working for the betterment of the empire, but like her father, most of her time was spent in fighting rebellions. She had personally led the army to many places like Punjab and Multan. Her reign was just for three years, yet her bravery, struggle and her undaunted spirit has been preserved in the treasures of history.

What became the main reason for Razia to rule the kingdom?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Razia Sultan was the first woman who ruled medieval India, during the Muslim empire. Razia Sultan’s original name was Razia-al-Din. Her throne name was Jalalat-ud-Din Razia. She preferred to be called as Razia Sultan, as Sultana was feminist. Razia succeeded her father, Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish, to the sultanate of Delhi in 1236. While his sons were enjoying youth, Razia was actively participating in the administrative matters of the kingdom. Once, when Iltutmish was busy with the siege of Gwalior, he had entrusted the governance of Delhi to Razia. On his return, he was very much impressed by the way Razia had run the empire. At that very moment, he declared Razia as his heir. It was the will of the king that after his death, Razia, his daughter, should succeed the throne. But the Muslim people were not happy with this decision. When Iltutmish died, Rukn-ud-din Firuz, one of his sons, usurped the throne and ruled for about 7 months. Rukn-ud-din wasted all, after he got the control and the throne. Muslim nobility with reluctance agreed to allow Razia to rule the empire. She was an efficient Sultan, working for the betterment of the empire, but like her father, most of her time was spent in fighting rebellions. She had personally led the army to many places like Punjab and Multan. Her reign was just for three years, yet her bravery, struggle and her undaunted spirit has been preserved in the treasures of history.

Which of these statements is not true?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Razia Sultan was the first woman who ruled medieval India, during the Muslim empire. Razia Sultan’s original name was Razia-al-Din. Her throne name was Jalalat-ud-Din Razia. She preferred to be called as Razia Sultan, as Sultana was feminist. Razia succeeded her father, Shams-ud-din-Iltutmish, to the sultanate of Delhi in 1236. While his sons were enjoying youth, Razia was actively participating in the administrative matters of the kingdom. Once, when Iltutmish was busy with the siege of Gwalior, he had entrusted the governance of Delhi to Razia. On his return, he was very much impressed by the way Razia had run the empire. At that very moment, he declared Razia as his heir. It was the will of the king that after his death, Razia, his daughter, should succeed the throne. But the Muslim people were not happy with this decision. When Iltutmish died, Rukn-ud-din Firuz, one of his sons, usurped the throne and ruled for about 7 months. Rukn-ud-din wasted all, after he got the control and the throne. Muslim nobility with reluctance agreed to allow Razia to rule the empire. She was an efficient Sultan, working for the betterment of the empire, but like her father, most of her time was spent in fighting rebellions. She had personally led the army to many places like Punjab and Multan. Her reign was just for three years, yet her bravery, struggle and her undaunted spirit has been preserved in the treasures of history.

What is true about the leadership of Ratan Tata?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Ratan Tata is an Indian businessman. He was the chairman of the most famous Indian brand Tata Group. Ratan Tata was born on 28 December 1937 in Bombay, India. Ratan Tata’s father was Naval Tata and mother was Sooni. Naval Tata was adopted by Jamsetji’s younger childless son Ratan Tata (Grandfather’s name was same). At an age of seven Ratan Tata’s parents got separated. He was raised by his grandmother, Navajbai. From his childhood he was interested in cars. He was made chairman of the Tata Group in 1991 after J.R.D Tata’s resignation. At that time many people criticized that decision, as he did not have that level of experience to run a company as big as Tata’s. But Ratan Tata answered them with achievements and not words. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Group became a global brand. Tata Group acquired many companies including Tetley, Jaguar, Land Rover and Corus. TCS was also built under his leadership. His interest in cars also helped to build Tata Nano and Tata Indica. On 28 December 2012, Ratan Tata resigned from the post of chairman of Tata Group. Cyrus Mistry took over his post. Ratan Tata won Padma Bhushan in 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in 2008. He was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Rockefeller Foundation in 2012.

Directions: In the sentence given, identify the part that has an error.

(A) Discourse analysis (B) it is one of the (C) subjects offered next semester (D) in the linguistics department.

Directions: Identify the part that has an error.

(A) Ever since he won a big lottery (B) he has been leading a luxury life (C) forgetting that unless the money is properly invested (D) he will have to revert to his old condition soon.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a, b, c). Read the sentence to find out an error, if any. If there is no error, choose (d) as your answer.

The messenger (a) informed (b) the matter to me. (c) No error (d)

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

He worked along the night to complete his assignment on time.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

He kept on trying and succeeding in the end.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

The conman walked up to the trap set by the police and was caught easily.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

The students were advised to go over their answers before submitting their test.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

We are planning to get over on the New Year's Eve for a fun party.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

She quickly threw a sheet into the bed.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

Someone broke down the abandoned building and set fire to the trash lying about.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

I am thinking straight about the offer before accepting it.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

The authorities claim to be hand in glove in the fight against drinking and driving.

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the following sentence with the best suitable choice from the options given below. If none of the substitutions goes with the sentence, then choose the last option.

He decided to take the bull by the horns and let someone younger run the club.

Why was the Kancheepuram saree industry on the brink of extinction?

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The silk industry in Kancheepuram is one of the fastest growing industries in India. The industry currently employs more than 30,000 weavers in the art of saree making. This was not the scenario in the past. The industry had to compete with the synthetic fiber industry in many aspects. One of the major drawbacks of the silk industry in Kancheepuram was the lack of support from technology. The industry was on the brink of extinction due to the obsolescence of the designs and design making procedures. This is because, design adds splendor to a saree and forms an integral part of its exquisiteness. The recent developments in the designing field show the introduction of computerized Jacquard borders in Kancheepuram silk saree. The use of new technologies has not only helped in creating new and complex designs but also reduced the time involved in the process. There has been an increase in the exports.

What do we glean about the current situation of the Kancheepuram silk saree industry?

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The silk industry in Kancheepuram is one of the fastest growing industries in India. The industry currently employs more than 30,000 weavers in the art of saree making. This was not the scenario in the past. The industry had to compete with the synthetic fiber industry in many aspects. One of the major drawbacks of the silk industry in Kancheepuram was the lack of support from technology. The industry was on the brink of extinction due to the obsolescence of the designs and design making procedures. This is because, design adds splendor to a saree and forms an integral part of its exquisiteness. The recent developments in the designing field show the introduction of computerized Jacquard borders in Kancheepuram silk saree. The use of new technologies has not only helped in creating new and complex designs but also reduced the time involved in the process. There has been an increase in the exports.

According to the passage, what is the most basic part of the saree making process that lends the saree its splendour?

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The silk industry in Kancheepuram is one of the fastest growing industries in India. The industry currently employs more than 30,000 weavers in the art of saree making. This was not the scenario in the past. The industry had to compete with the synthetic fiber industry in many aspects. One of the major drawbacks of the silk industry in Kancheepuram was the lack of support from technology. The industry was on the brink of extinction due to the obsolescence of the designs and design making procedures. This is because, design adds splendor to a saree and forms an integral part of its exquisiteness. The recent developments in the designing field show the introduction of computerized Jacquard borders in Kancheepuram silk saree. The use of new technologies has not only helped in creating new and complex designs but also reduced the time involved in the process. There has been an increase in the exports.

How has the use of new technologies helped the saree industry of Kancheepuram?

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The silk industry in Kancheepuram is one of the fastest growing industries in India. The industry currently employs more than 30,000 weavers in the art of saree making. This was not the scenario in the past. The industry had to compete with the synthetic fiber industry in many aspects. One of the major drawbacks of the silk industry in Kancheepuram was the lack of support from technology. The industry was on the brink of extinction due to the obsolescence of the designs and design making procedures. This is because, design adds splendor to a saree and forms an integral part of its exquisiteness. The recent developments in the designing field show the introduction of computerized Jacquard borders in Kancheepuram silk saree. The use of new technologies has not only helped in creating new and complex designs but also reduced the time involved in the process. There has been an increase in the exports.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

That bridge on the river is not very resolute as it is very old and in dilapidated condition.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

The teacher impressed at us 'the value of discipline'.

Directions: In the following item, some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the alternative that is the correct representation of the sentence.

in a prose translation, (P) when he was fourteen (Q) he told us that (R) he had read Milton, (S)

Directions: In the sentence given, identify the part that has an error. If no part has an error, mark (D) as your answer.

(A) To lead a well-balanced life (B) you have to cultivate interests other (C) beside your professional ones. (D) No error

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (d).

(a) The lawyer told his client (b) that he would represent him (c) only if he pays up his fee. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

Arun is (a) disgusted (b) in life. (c) No error (d)

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into three parts, marked as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out the error, if any. If there is no error, mark (d).

Dealing with people (a) who are aggressive and angry (b) require a great deal of patience and tact. (c) No error (d)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) I gave him (b) many advices (c) for conducting his new business. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

He wakened (a) with (b) a start. (c) No error (d)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) She spoke (b) as if she were (c) very rich. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

The terrorist (a) attacked (b) on him violently. (c) No error (d)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) The sun had risen (b) before we wake up (c) yesterday. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

A bicycle (a) passed away as I was (b) sleeping under a tree. (c) No error (d)

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) The meeting adjourned abruptly (b) by the Chairman (c) after about three hours of deliberation. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) He accused (b) one of his friends (c) of stealing his watch. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) This is the old man (b) when I said (c) had helped me. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) Our Principal (b) will give us a test (c) next week. (d) No error

Directions: Find the synonym of the given word.

Bait

Directions: Pick out the synonym of the given word.

Qualm

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) One of my favourite actor (b) is also acting (c) in this play. (d) No error

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as answer.

(a) The (b) young man (c) had no manner. (d) No error

Directions: Find the correct antonym of the given word.

Squally

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Bestial

Directions: Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the word in bold.

Impale

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

INSUPERABLE

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

EVASIVE

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

AMENABLE

Directions: Pick out the synonym of the given word.

Quasi

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Mendicant

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

IMPUDENT

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

DILAPIDATED

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

It's the responsibility of journalists to zero in on the key issues of society.

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.

Under the auspices of the local leader, many squatters have set up temporary sheds in this park.

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

The government has made a lot of promises but we all know that actions speak louder than alphabets.

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

John burnt his fingers by investing in the realty sector during the days of recession.

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Dole

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Enervate

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 careful consideration, he decided to sell his assets and invest in stocks, knowing very well that he was crossing the Rubicon.

Directions: Pick out the synonym of the given word.

Quintessence

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

There are a few people who do not hesitate to speak in public and can do so at the slip of a hat.

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

He picked up a fight in the heat of the time but regretted it later.

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.

It was a gentleman’s agreement. How can he turn his back on the deal now!

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

She lost the match last month and instead of working on her weaknesses, she is still wailing over the spilt milk.

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

Despite his hard work, he missed the ship at the time of promotions.

Directions: Substitute the underlined part of the idiom or the phrase with the appropriate option.

Ray was brought on board because he was on the go and understood the company crisis well.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

Many students in Punjab use Hindi besides Punjabi.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

Some passengers were fled to London on the last flight instead of Paris due to bad weather.

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.

It is a pity that (P) happiness of their daughters (Q) by offering a handsome dowry (R) a number of parents think that (S) they will be able to ensure the.

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.

We are doing (P) to the people (Q) to give relief (R) all we can (S) but more funds are needed.

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.

Her mother (P) when she was (Q) hardly four years old (R) began to teach Neha (S) English.

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 told my father (P) to our school last week (Q) that Mr. Rattan Singh (R) paid a visit (S) the inspector of schools.

Directions: In this question, the parts marked P, Q, R and S of the given sentence have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts in the right sequence to produce the correct sentence. Choose the option that shows the correct sequence of the parts.

It must be remembered that

P. to foresee Q. no animal R. has the power S. except man

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.

If you need help (P) promptly and politely (Q) ask for the attendants (R) to help our customers (S) who have instructions.

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 P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. In the 1980s, skateboarding enjoyed an underground following. Skateboarders built their own ramps and half-pipes and began skating the urban environments, creating what became known as street style. P. Punk rock and baggy clothes became closely associated with young skaters. Q. Increased board size and improved truck constructions helped the new style thrive. R. It was during this time that a distinctive youth subculture began to develop around the sport. S. The daring and individualistic nature of street and vert skateboarding was spread through straight-to-video documentary films that found a large youth audience.
2. The videos made stars of vert skaters - Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero - and street skaters - Natas Kaupas and Mark Gonzalez - among many others.

Directions: In the question below, the 1^st and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Art is our legacy, our means of sharing in the spiritual greatness of other men and women and most of the great European painters and sculptors are known.

P. But many of the great carvers, potters, sculptors, and painters from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America are unknown.

Q. Artists of past and present keep alive for us humankind's natural potential for beauty and power.

R. Art represents a continuum of human experience across all parts of the world and all periods of history.

S. Indeed, archaeologists recognize the presence of Homo sapiens when they find some evidence of creativity, such as a shaped stone or a clay pot.

1. They help future generations to examine the fundamental mysteries of life and death, which we both fear and desire to know.

Directions: In the question below, the 1^st and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. An early method of cooling air as practiced in India was to hang wet grass mats over windows where they cooled incoming air by evaporation.

P. In the beginning of 20^th century, Carrier devised an air-conditioning unit based on the principle that cooled air reaches saturation and loses moisture through condensation.

Q. The first fully air-conditioned office building, the Milam Building in San Antonio, Texas, was constructed in the late 1920s.

R. Modern air-conditioning had its beginnings in the 19^th-century textile industry, in which atomized sprays of water were used for simultaneous humidification and cooling.

S. Carrier also devised a system wherein conditioned air was fed from the ceiling and exhausted at floor level.

1. The development of highly efficient refrigerant gases of low toxicity known as Freons in the early 1930s was an important step.

Directions: In the following question, four sentences are given between the sentences numbered 1 and 6. You are required to arrange the four sentences (P, Q, R and S), so that all six together make a logical paragraph.

1. The main source of power in industrial undertaking is electricity.

P. Electricity from water also requires enormous river valley projects involving huge expenditure.

Q. In contrast, electricity from atomic power stations will result in a tremendous saving in expenditure.

R. Besides, the mineral resources of the world required for generation of electricity are being rapidly depleted.

S. But the production of electricity needs huge quantities of coal.

1. The installation of atomic plants will help in meeting the shortage of these resources.

Directions: The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S₁) and the final sentence (S₆) are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S₁ : The life of early men had advantages and disadvantages. S₆ : On the whole, there was friendship and amity within the tribes. P : Then, they had enough physical exercise which made them healthy and active. Q : They could roam for months without fear of meeting a stranger. R : One of the advantages was that they were not overcrowded. S : They lived in small tribes where everybody knew everybody else.

Directions: The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S₁) and the final sentence (S₆) are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S₁ : I had not seen my father for several years. S₆ : His words sank deep into my heart. P : I met him late one evening in his flat. Q : I wrote him a note suggesting a very early meeting. R : He listened to my story in silence. S : When he spoke, his voice was soft, but without warmth.

Directions: The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S₁) and the final sentence (S₆) are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S₁ : Some people prefer country life to city life. S₆ : For these reasons, more and more people are leaving the country to live in the city. P : Life in the country is quieter, cleaner and less hectic. Q : The city also offers more privacy since neighbours are too busy to be interfering in the affairs of others. R : However, the city offers more excitement, a wide variety of activities and a chance to meet more people. S : Country people live longer and generally seem to be healthier and happier.

Directions: The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S₁) and the final sentence (S₆) are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your answer accordingly. S₁ : The ancestors of whales, it is said, lived on land, for they still have slight traces of hind-legs. S₆ : It has flippers on its sides to keep it balanced and layers of fat or oil under the skin which furnish heat and make the huge body light and buoyant. P : But ages ago, whales changed their home-moving from the land to the sea. Q : It is shaped like a submarine boat, with a tail turned into a power paddle. R : The whale is suited to live in water. S : They are warm-blooded animals and feed their babies as land mammals do.

Directions: The following passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S₁) and the final sentence (S₆) are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S₁ : It was Saturday. S₆ : The children had already bought roasted gram and peanuts to get into a picnic mood. P : A taxi carried us all to the zoo. Q : They wanted to be taken out and we decided to take them to the local zoo. R : My sister's two young children were at our house. S : We bought the tickets and entered the zoo.

Fill in the blank (12).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

The author seems to think that others

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable list of do’s and don’ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self- improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

'The same old favourites recur ... with monotonous regularity' implies that

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable list of do’s and don’ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self- improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

Fill in the blank (18).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

The phrase 'formidable list of do's and don'ts' means that

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable list of do’s and don’ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self- improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

Fill in the blank (13).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (6).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (10).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (16).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (14).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (8).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (9).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (1).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (3).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (5).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (2).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

The author seems to imply that many are inveterate smokers because

Directions: Read the following short passage and answer the question. 

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of us could compile formidable list of do’s and don’ts. The same old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only because we have so often experienced the frustration that results from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self- improvement because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways.

Fill in the blank (4).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (17).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (15).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (11).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (20).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (7).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

Fill in the blank (19).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks. 

Ten-year-old ___(1)___ Jane Eyre lives unhappily with __(2)___ wealthy relatives, the Reed family, at Gateshead. Resentful of the late Mr. Reed’s ___(3)___ for her, Jane’s aunt and cousins take ___(4)___ opportunity to neglect and ___(5)__ her as a reminder of her inferior status. Jane’s only salvation __(6)__ her daily humiliations is Bessie, the kindly servant ___(7)__ tells her stories and sings her songs. One day, Jane ___(8)__ her bullying cousin, John, and Mrs. Reed punishes her __(9)__ imprisoning her in the “red-room,” the room in which her uncle __(10)__. Convinced that she sees her uncle’s ghost, Jane __(11)__. __(12)__ she awakes, Jane is being cared for, by the apothecary, Mr. Lloyd, who __(13)__ that she be sent __(14)__ to school. Mrs. Reed is __(15)__ to be rid of her troublesome charge and immediately sends Jane to __(16)__ Lowood School, an institution fifty miles from Gateshead.
Jane soon discovers __(17)__ life at the Lowood School is bleak, particularly __(18)__ of the influence of the hypocritical headmaster,Mr. Brocklehurst, __(19)__ cruelty and evangelical self-righteousness results in __(20)__ conditions, inedible meals, and frequent punishments for the students.

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 P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

1. Bananas are thought to have been first domesticated in southeast Asia.

P. Their consumption is mentioned in early Greek, Latin and Arab writings.

Q. They were first established in Hispaniola and soon spread to other islands and the mainland.

R. It’s written that Alexander the Great saw bananas on an expedition to India.

S. Shortly after the discovery of America, bananas were taken from the Canary Islands to the New World.

1. Cultivation increased until bananas became a staple foodstuff in many regions and in the 19^th century, they began to appear in the markets of the United States.