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General English (CHSL - 3)

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Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

There is no hard and fast rule to top the examination.

  1. Rigid

  2. Strong

  3. Effective

  4. Impressive

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'hard and fast' means 'stiff or hard'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This is invalid as it does not convey the meaning of the underlined idiom.

Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

I tried to pacify him but he did not give ear to me.

  1. To donate ear

  2. To listen to

  3. To avoid to

  4. To look at

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This is not correct as the underlined idiom means 'to listen to'. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as it conveys the exact meaning of the given idiom. Explanation for option 4: This is invalid as it does not express the meaning of underlined idiom.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (D).

Ruby is precious (A)/ than many (B)/ other gemstones.(C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: As comparative degree is used to draw comparison, 'more precious' will be the correct answer. Explanation for option 2: This part is grammatically correct and there is no need to make any correction. Explanation for option 3: This part does not contain any error. Hence, this is correct.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (D).

Make hay (A)/ when(B)/ the sun shines.(C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This part is correct and there is no need to make any correction. Explanation for option 2: “When” will be replaced by “while” as the correct “proverb” is “Make hay while the sun shines". Explanation for option 3: There is no need to make any correction as the given part gives required sense.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (D).

The late scene(A)/ of the film(B)/ was terrific.(C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'The late scene' does not make any sense. Hence, it will be replaced by 'The last scene'. Explanation for option 2: This part is correct and there is no need to make any correction. Explanation for option 3: This part makes sense. Hence, there is no need to make any sort of correction.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (D).

A flock of cattle (A)/ rushed to graze (B)/ in the green pastures.(C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'A group of sheep' is called 'Flock' but 'A group of cattle' is called 'Herd'. Explanation for option 2: This part does not need any correction as it is grammatically correct. Explanation for option 3: There is no need to make any correction in this part.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (D).

John and Jay (A)/ blamed theirs (B)/ for the accident. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This part does not contain any error. Explanation for option 2: 'theirs' will be replaced, by 'themselves' to indicate that they blamed themselves for the accident, or by 'them' if they are blaming someone else. Explanation for option 3: This part does not contain any error.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

The second scene of the picture ________ interesting.

  1. are

  2. is

  3. has

  4. have


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'are' is used for plural noun, whereas 'the second scene' is a 'singular noun'. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as 'the second scene' is a 'singular noun'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This is grammatically incorrect and does not make a meaningful sentence. Explanation for option 4: This is grammatically incorrect and does not make a meaningful sentence.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

John is __________ than his younger brother.

  1. better courageous

  2. more courageous

  3. most courageous

  4. couragier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'better courageous' doesn’t make any sense. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as a comparison is made in the sentence. Explanation for option 3: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 4: This is not valid as there is no such degree of adjective.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

He sat _______ his wife.

  1. beside

  2. besides

  3. along

  4. above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'beside' means 'next to'. Hence, this makes sense. Explanation for option 2: 'besides' means 'apart from' and this does not fit in this context. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 3: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 4: Preposition 'above' is used to denote things that are higher than a given level. Hence, this does not make any sense.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

The hare runs as _________ as the dog.

  1. fast

  2. fastly

  3. soon

  4. possible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This is grammatically correct as 'an adverb' always comes between “as........as”. Explanation for option 2: This is incorrect as correct adverb is 'fast'. Explanation for option 3: This does not make any sense in the given context. Explanation for option 4: This does not fit in the given context.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

He was attacked by a _______ of bees.

  1. flock

  2. school

  3. herd

  4. swarm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: A group of sheep is called 'flock'. Hence, this is not correct. Explanation for option 2: A group of fish is called 'school'. Hence, this is not correct. Explanation for option 3: A group of cattle is called 'herd'. Explanation for option 4: This is correct as a group of bees is called 'swarm'.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Captivate

  1. Disgust

  2. Charm

  3. Wary

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Captivate' means to 'charm' but 'disgust' is totally different in meaning. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is the word that is close to the meaning of 'captivate'. Explanation for option 3: 'Wary' means 'careful'. Hence, it is incorrect.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.

  1. Humourous

  2. Humourus

  3. Humurous

  4. Humorous


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 4: This is spelt correctly.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Velocity

  1. Slowness

  2. Falsehood

  3. Grave

  4. Remedy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'velocity' means 'speed' and this is correct. Explanation for option 2: It is opposite to the meaning of 'truth'. Hence, this is not correct.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Actuate

  1. Insult

  2. Actual

  3. Clear

  4. Induce


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Actuate' means to 'motivate'. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is not correct as 'actuate' means to 'motivate'. Explanation for option 3: This is incorrect as both the words have totally different meaning. Explanation for option 4: 'Induce' means 'encourage'. It is the word that is close to the meaning of 'actuate' which means to 'motivate'.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Cease

  1. Mortal

  2. Continue

  3. Earthly

  4. Sluggish


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This is opposite to the meaning of 'immortal'. Hence, this is not correct. Explanation for option 2: 'Cease' means 'stop'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This is not valid. Explanation for option 4: This is the word that is opposite to the meaning of 'active'. Hence, this is not correct.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.

  1. Neccessity

  2. Necessity

  3. Neccesity

  4. Necesity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 2: This is spelt correctly.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words.

A place where pigs are kept.

  1. Mint

  2. Sty

  3. Lair

  4. Den


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: A place where coins are made. Explanation for option 2: This is correct. Explanation for option 3: A place where a wild animal rests. Explanation for option 4: The house of a lion.

Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He ground his teeth when I missed the catch.

  1. To complain noisely

  2. To be frustrated

  3. To have the feeling of rage

  4. To lay down on the ground


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'to grind one's teeth' means 'to have the feeling of anger'. Hence, this does not convey the meaning of the given word. Explanation for option 2: This is not valid as it does not express the right meaning of the underlined idiom. Explanation for option 3: 'to grind one's teeth' means 'to have the feeling of anger'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 4: This is invalid as 'option 3' expresses the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.

Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).

The MP set of a row over the use of tobbaco.

  1. off

  2. on

  3. about

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Set off' means 'to start out'. Hence, this fits in the given context and is correct.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words.

The art of making maps and charts.

  1. Extempore

  2. Philology

  3. Technology

  4. Cartography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: A speech without preparation Explanation for option 2: A study of languages Explanation for option 3: A scientific study of industrial arts Explanation for option 4: This is valid.

Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words.

A person who never gets tired.

  1. Indefatigable

  2. Taciturn

  3. Talkative

  4. Illiterate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Indefatigable' means 'tireless'. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 2: A person who keeps silent as a habit. Explanation for option 3: A person who speaks a lot. Explanation for option 4: A person who is uneducated.

Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).

Due to my uncle's untimely arrival, our plans for a holiday had to be laid aside.

  1. laid out

  2. laid down

  3. laid by

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Laid out' means to prepare a dead body for last rituals. Hence, this is not correct and does not fit in the given context. Explanation for option 2: This is not valid. Explanation for option 3: This is not valid.. Explanation for option 4: 'Laid aside' means 'to give up or abandon' and this fits in the given context, and makes a meaningful sentence. Hence, the sentence is correct as it is and no improvement is needed.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

This bottle contains medicine.

  1. Medicine is contained by this bottle.

  2. Medicine was contained in this bottle.

  3. Medicine are contained in this bottle.

  4. Medicine is contained in this bottle.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : As verb denotes a state in the passive voice hence preposition 'in' will be used at the place of 'by'. Explanation for option 2 :  The 'active voice' is in 'simple present tense' , so 'is/am/are and past participle' will be used in 'passive voice'. Explanation for option 3 : 'Medicine' is a singular noun ,hence it will be followed by 'is'. Explanation for option 4 : This is correct.

Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

They should help the child.

  1. The child should helped by them.

  2. The child should be helped by they.

  3. The child should be helped.

  4. The child should be helped by them.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: 'Should' will be followed by 'be'. Explanation for option 2: The subject of 'active voice' is changed into the 'object' of passive voice. Hence, 'they' will be changed into 'them'. Explanation for option 3: 'by them' will come in the end. Explanation for option 4: This is correct as per the rules of active/passive voice.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

He was praised by his father.

  1. His father was praised by him.

  2. His father was praising him.

  3. His father praises him.

  4. His father praised him.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is incorrect as it is again in 'passive voice' Explanation for option 2 : As per the rules of active/ passive if passive voice contains 'was/were & past participle', 'Simple past tense' is used in 'Active voice' . Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 3 : This is incorrect as the 'active voice' needs to be in 'simple past tense'. Explanation for option 4 : This is correct as per the rules of active/passive voice.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voive. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

Am I disturbing you at your work?

  1. Is your work being disturbed by me?

  2. Is your work disturbed by me?

  3. Are you being disturbed by me?

  4. Are you being disturbed at your work by me?


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is incorrect. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 3 : 'past participle' will be followed by 'at your work' Explanation for option 4 : This is correct as per the rules of active/passive voice.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

Did she love me?

  1. Were I loved by her?

  2. Was I loved by her?

  3. Am I loved by her?

  4. Was I loved by her.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : 'were' will be replaced by 'was'. Explanation for option 2 : This is correct as per the rules of active/passive. Explanation for option 3 : 'Passive voice' will be in 'past tense'. Explanation for option 4 : 'Sign of interrogation' will come in the end.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct /indirect speech.

He said to me, “I do not think I can forgive you.”

  1. He told me that he does not think he can forgive me.

  2. He told me that he did not think he could forgive me.

  3. He said to me that he did not think that he could forgive me.

  4. He told me that he had not thought that he could forgive me.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : The tense of 'reported speech' will be changed into 'simple past tense'. Explanation for option 2 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect. Explanation for option 3 : 'Said to' of 'reporting verb' will be changed into 'told' in indirect speech. Explanation for option 4 : The tense of 'reported speech' will be changed from 'present Indefinite' to 'past indefinite' as per the rules of direct/ indirect speech.

Directions: In question a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct /indirect speech.

His friend said, “I am going tomorrow.”

  1. His friend said that I am going tomorrow.

  2. His friend said that he was going tomorrow.

  3. His friend said that he was going the next day.

  4. His friend said that he was going the previous day.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : The pronoun and the tense of the 'reported speech' will be changed as per the rules of direct/ indirect speech. Explanation for option 3 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/ indirect speech.

Directions: In question a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct /indirect speech.

The girl asked her father if he would write a letter.

  1. The girl said to her father, ”Will you write a letter?”

  2. The girl said to her father, “You will write a letter.”

  3. The girl said to her father, “Can you write a letter?”

  4. The girl said to her father, ”Will he write a letter?”


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 2 : 'Reported speech' will be in interrogative form. Explanation for option 3 : Can changes into could in indirect speech. Hence, this is not valid. Explanation for option 4 : 'You' will come in place of 'he'.

Directions: In question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct /indirectspeech.

She said, “My brother is writing a letter.”

  1. She said that my brother is writing a letter.

  2. She said that her brother is writing a letter.

  3. She said that her brother was writing a letter.

  4. She said that her brother was writing a letter?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : 'Reported speech' will be changed into past and the 'Pronoun' 'my' will be changed according to the subject of 'reporting verb'. Explanation for option 2 : The tense of 'reported speech' should be changed from 'present to past continuous' as per the rules of direct/indirect. Explanation for option 3 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 4 : 'sign of interrogation' should be deleted in the end.

Directions: In question a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct /indirect speech.

The teacher said, “East, West, South and North are four directions.”

  1. The teacher said that East, West, South and North were four directions.

  2. The teacher said that East, West, South and North will be four directions.

  3. The teacher said that East, West, South and North is four directions.

  4. The teacher said that East, West, South and North are four directions.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : Conjunction 'that' will be used after deleting the commas and the tense of 'reported verb' will remain unchanged as it expresses a universal truth. Explanation for option 2 : Conjunction 'that' will be used after deleting the commas and the tense of 'reported verb' will remain unchanged as it expresses a universal truth. Explanation for option 3 :  East , West, South and  North are 4 direction hence helping verb 'is' will be replaced by 'are'. Explanation for option 4 : This is correct as per the rules of direct/ indirect speech.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Once upon a time,

P. She looked with envious eyes Q. A rabbit had a long tail R. At the one which the rabbit had S. But, a cat had none

  1. It was exactly the sort of a tail she longed to have.
  1. QSRP

  2. QPSR

  3. QSPR

  4. QRPS


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This sequence is not correct. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 3 : This sequence gives correct information. Q- Rabbit introduced S- Cat introduced; 'none' refers to tail in Q. P- 'She' refers to cat R- 'looked' followed by 'at' Explanation for option 4 : This is not correct.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. There was once a miser.

P. Everyday he would dig it up and smile to see it. Q. One night the gold block was stolen. R. He melted all his money into a block of gold and buried it in a pit. S. So, the miser was in tears.

  1. A friend of his saw him weeping and said, “You should bury a store in the pit and look at it every day as you never spent money when you had it, it was better than a stone any ways.”
  1. PRQS

  2. RPQS

  3. RPSQ

  4. SQPR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 2 : This sequence is correct. R- 'He' refers to miser P- 'dig it' refers to 'hole' in R Q S- 'stolen' and its result 'in tears' gives us QS link.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. A jobless man applied for the position of office boy at a very big firm.

P. “I'm sorry”, said the HR manager, “if you do not have an email address that means you do not exist and who does not exist can not have the job. Q. The HR manager interviewed him and then tested him on how well he could clean the floor. R. On completion of the test he said, “you are hired, give me your email address, and I 'll send you the application to fill , as well as let you know when you will start." S. The man replied, “I neither have a computer nor an email address.”

  1. The man thus returned home disappointed
  1. QRSP

  2. RQSP

  3. QRPS

  4. QSRP


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is the correct sequence. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 3 : This is not correct. Explanation for option 4 : This is invaild.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. We found the Japanese people very polite, helpful and honest.

P. He, therefore, blamed his memory a lot and spent almost a sleepless night in the hotel. Q. He remembered about them only after returning to the hotel in the evening. R. While shopping one day a member of our team forgetfully left his parcels on the counter. S. And since he could not remember exactly where they had been left, he lost all hope of getting them back.

  1. But to his surprise and delight, he received those parcels by post at his doorstep the very next day.
  1. RQSP

  2. QRSP

  3. RQPS

  4. RSQP


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This sequence is correct. R- transition of ‘we’ to ‘our’; ‘a member’ introduced. QS- ‘remembered in' and 'lost all hope'. P- presents the result of it; 'sleepless night'. Explanation for option 2 : This is not correct. Explanation for option 3 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 4 : This sequence needs certain changes to get correct information. 

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. Look at any industry and you will see three kinds of companies.

P. ABC, US Air, Smith Barey and numerous others are those peasants. Q. First are the rule makers, the incumbents that built the industry. R. IBM, CBS, United Airlines, Coca – Cola and the like are the creators and procreators of industry orthodoxy. S. Next are the rule takers, the companies that pay homage to the industrial 'lords'.

  1. They are the oligarchy.
  1. SQRP

  2. PRSQ

  3. QSRP

  4. QSPR


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is not correct. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 3 : This is valid. Explanation for option 4 : This sequence is not correct.

Directions: In this question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into four parts and named P, Q, R, S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

  1. The science has either harmed us or benifited us more' is a point raised by many.

P. Marie curie’s discovery of radium led to much improved treatment for cancer. Q. There have been many ground breaking discoveries and inventions that changed the ways we live. R. It has helped man to live a more comfortable life. S. But the eventual discovery of the full properties of Radium and Uranium has brought great destruction in its train.

  1. However, it's how we use a thing that makes it good or bad.
  1. RQPS

  2. QRPS

  3. RQSP

  4. RPQS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : 'It' in R refers to 'science'. Q follows the statement in R. P presents an example to Q and S presents a problem related to P.

Synonym of weak

Directions: Given below is a brief passage followed by a question. Read the passage carefully and choose the best alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength. In the struggle for existence, it was the survival of the fittest. Might be it was right. Man didn't think twice while killing his prey. So, the prehistoric man was almost barbaric and lived solely on the strength of his muscle power. Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability. He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain. He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think. He began using his mind to deal with day-to-day situations.

  1. feeble

  2. flexible

  3. durable

  4. bold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Feeble' means weak. Hence, this is correct.

How did he make things work for him?

Directions: Given below is a brief passage followed by a question. Read the passage carefully and choose the best alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength. In the struggle for existence, it was the survival of the fittest. Might be it was right. Man didn't think twice while killing his prey. So, the prehistoric man was almost barbaric and lived solely on the strength of his muscle power. Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability. He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain. He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think. He began using his mind to deal with day-to-day situations.

  1. By using his intellect

  2. By using his knowledge

  3. By adopting new techniques

  4. By working hard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The line, "He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain." in the passage, contains the answer.

When man became conscious of his intellectual ability, he understood that he was

Directions: Given below is a brief passage followed by a question. Read the passage carefully and choose the best alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength. In the struggle for existence, it was the survival of the fittest. Might be it was right. Man didn't think twice while killing his prey. So, the prehistoric man was almost barbaric and lived solely on the strength of his muscle power. Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability. He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain. He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think. He began using his mind to deal with day-to-day situations.

  1. akin to the animals.

  2. below par to animals.

  3. more advanced than animals.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1: This is not given in the given passage. Explanation for option 2: This is invalid. Explanation for option 3: This is correct as it is given in the passage that "He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think."

With passage of time the man realised ________

Directions: Given below is a brief passage followed by a question. Read the passage carefully and choose the best alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength. In the struggle for existence, it was the survival of the fittest. Might be it was right. Man didn't think twice while killing his prey. So, the prehistoric man was almost barbaric and lived solely on the strength of his muscle power. Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability. He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain. He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think. He began using his mind to deal with day-to-day situations.

  1. his oratorical skills

  2. his intellectual ability

  3. his physical strength

  4. None of above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The line, "Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability." in the passage, contains the answer. 

Fill in the blank (iii).

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to the question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blank. 

The principal ____(i)_____ the chief guest and presented the college annual report. In his report, he highlighted the achievements ____(ii)____ the college in the fields of sports, studies and co-curricular activities. ____(iii)____ the speech, the principal requested the chief guest to give ____(iv)____ the prizes. I was one of the prize ____(v)____.

  1. after

  2. before

  3. while

  4. within


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is correct as it fits in this context. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid. Explanation for option 3 : This is invalid. Explanation for option 4 : This is not correct.

Fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to the question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blank. 

The principal ____(i)_____ the chief guest and presented the college annual report. In his report, he highlighted the achievements ____(ii)____ the college in the fields of sports, studies and co-curricular activities. ____(iii)____ the speech, the principal requested the chief guest to give ____(iv)____ the prizes. I was one of the prize ____(v)____.

  1. back

  2. away

  3. up

  4. for


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : It means to return. This is not valid. Explanation for option 2 : It means to give a gift. This is correct as this fits in this context. Explanation for option 3 : It means to surrender. This does not make any sense here. Explanation for option 4 : This is not valid. 

Fill in the blank (i).

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to the question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blank. 

The principal ____(i)_____ the chief guest and presented the college annual report. In his report, he highlighted the achievements ____(ii)____ the college in the fields of sports, studies and co-curricular activities. ____(iii)____ the speech, the principal requested the chief guest to give ____(iv)____ the prizes. I was one of the prize ____(v)____.

  1. welcomed

  2. welcoming

  3. welcome

  4. welcomes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is grammatically correct as the given passage is written in past tense. Explanation for option 2 : This is not valid Explanation for option 3 : This is grammatically incorrect the given passage is written in past tense. Explanation for option 4 : This is grammatically incorrect.

Fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to the question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blank. 

The principal ____(i)_____ the chief guest and presented the college annual report. In his report, he highlighted the achievements ____(ii)____ the college in the fields of sports, studies and co-curricular activities. ____(iii)____ the speech, the principal requested the chief guest to give ____(iv)____ the prizes. I was one of the prize ____(v)____.

  1. for

  2. at

  3. of

  4. from


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This does not fit in the given sentence. Explanation for option 2 : The is not correct as it does not make any sense in the given context. Explanation for option 3 : This is correct and makes required sense. Explanation for option 4 : This does not fit in the given sentence.

Before the dawn of civilisation man overpowered the weak with his

Directions: Given below is a brief passage followed by a question. Read the passage carefully and choose the best alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength. In the struggle for existence, it was the survival of the fittest. Might be it was right. Man didn't think twice while killing his prey. So, the prehistoric man was almost barbaric and lived solely on the strength of his muscle power. Gradually, man became aware of his intellectual ability. He learned to turn things in his favour by using his brain. He realised he was superior to all in the animal kingdom due to his ability to think. He began using his mind to deal with day-to-day situations.

  1. Oratorical skills

  2. Intellectual ability

  3. Physical strength

  4. Through bribery


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The line, "Before the dawn of civilisation, man overpowered the weak with his physical strength." in the passage, answers the question. 

Fill in the blank (v).

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to the question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blank. 

The principal ____(i)_____ the chief guest and presented the college annual report. In his report, he highlighted the achievements ____(ii)____ the college in the fields of sports, studies and co-curricular activities. ____(iii)____ the speech, the principal requested the chief guest to give ____(iv)____ the prizes. I was one of the prize ____(v)____.

  1. winner

  2. win

  3. winners

  4. won


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation for option 1 : This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 3 : This is grammatically correct as it is one out of many.

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