Which of the options best fills the gap 11?

Directions: Read the passage and complete the gaps to make meaningful sentences.

Jane Austen’s novels ------9----- an exactness of structure and a symmetry of form. In Pride and Prejudice the plot is -----10----- chief interest, simple but pervasive. Austen’s later novels, Mansfield Park and Emma ------11-------  longer and more elaborate than other novels. The incidents happen so naturally out of the influence of character on character, that we ------12-----  that they are part of a design or scheme.

Which of the options can replace the word ‘substantial’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options can replace the word 'diversity' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options can replace the word 'proliferation' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options can replace the word 'optimal' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options can replace the word 'decimated' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which is the meaning of the word 'fatal' as used in the passage?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the most suitable option from each list.

Human to human blood transfusions in the nineteenth century were plagued by two major problems: first, the necessity of transfusing blood as soon as it was drawn and second the occasionally fatal reactions, often accompanied by fever or nausea, which afflicted many patients. Rudimentary anticoagulants were developed as early as 1860, solving the first obstacle. Later advances in the blood analysis revealed not only that there are blood groups with which donors may be incompatible but also that white blood cells-----------24------ new blood from even seemingly suitable donors.

Which of the options can replace the word 'swell' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which is the best replacement for the word 'plagued'?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the most suitable option from each list.

Human to human blood transfusions in the nineteenth century were plagued by two major problems: first, the necessity of transfusing blood as soon as it was drawn and second the occasionally fatal reactions, often accompanied by fever or nausea, which afflicted many patients. Rudimentary anticoagulants were developed as early as 1860, solving the first obstacle. Later advances in the blood analysis revealed not only that there are blood groups with which donors may be incompatible but also that white blood cells-----------24------ new blood from even seemingly suitable donors.

Which is the best meaning of the word 'incompatible'?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the most suitable option from each list.

Human to human blood transfusions in the nineteenth century were plagued by two major problems: first, the necessity of transfusing blood as soon as it was drawn and second the occasionally fatal reactions, often accompanied by fever or nausea, which afflicted many patients. Rudimentary anticoagulants were developed as early as 1860, solving the first obstacle. Later advances in the blood analysis revealed not only that there are blood groups with which donors may be incompatible but also that white blood cells-----------24------ new blood from even seemingly suitable donors.

Which of the options best fills the gap 12?

Directions: Read the passage and complete the gaps to make meaningful sentences.

Jane Austen’s novels ------9----- an exactness of structure and a symmetry of form. In Pride and Prejudice the plot is -----10----- chief interest, simple but pervasive. Austen’s later novels, Mansfield Park and Emma ------11-------  longer and more elaborate than other novels. The incidents happen so naturally out of the influence of character on character, that we ------12-----  that they are part of a design or scheme.

Which of the options can replace the word 'summarily' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options can replace the word ‘adversely’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In the past 10, 000 years, biological diversity has entered a new era. Human activity has adversely affected diversity; the rate of human-induced extinctions is accelerating. The careless introduction of the Nile perch has threatened hundreds of fish species native to Lake Victoria. Decimated forests and excessive hunting have eliminated half of the bird species of Polynesia. The list of comparable disasters is substantial.

The history of global diversity, summarily explained, initiated after the incipient proliferation of multi-cellular animals. This gave rise to an increase in the species. The human species emerged at this seemingly optimal time of extreme biological diversity. Yet as human populations swell, they transform their environments, reducing biological diversity to its lowest level.

Which of the options best fills the gap 9?

Directions: Read the passage and complete the gaps to make meaningful sentences.

Jane Austen’s novels ------9----- an exactness of structure and a symmetry of form. In Pride and Prejudice the plot is -----10----- chief interest, simple but pervasive. Austen’s later novels, Mansfield Park and Emma ------11-------  longer and more elaborate than other novels. The incidents happen so naturally out of the influence of character on character, that we ------12-----  that they are part of a design or scheme.

Which of the following options best fits gap 16?

Directions: Read the passage and find the correct form of the missing word or phrase to complete it.

Music industry executives -----13---- recently expressed concern that the easy access to free digital recordings will dampen the willingness of customers to purchase music, but this concern is unwarranted. As recorded music became widely available in the form of LP’s and later cassette tapes and CDs, people ----------14------- to attend concerts and live music venues. Given that other recorded formats ---------15------- people to stop paying for musical entertainment, it is unlikely that the availability of digital recordings------16-------- customers to cease making  music purchases.

Which of the following options best fits gap 13?

Directions: Read the passage and find the correct form of the missing word or phrase to complete it.

Music industry executives -----13---- recently expressed concern that the easy access to free digital recordings will dampen the willingness of customers to purchase music, but this concern is unwarranted. As recorded music became widely available in the form of LP’s and later cassette tapes and CDs, people ----------14------- to attend concerts and live music venues. Given that other recorded formats ---------15------- people to stop paying for musical entertainment, it is unlikely that the availability of digital recordings------16-------- customers to cease making  music purchases.

Which of the following options best fits gap 15?

Directions: Read the passage and find the correct form of the missing word or phrase to complete it.

Music industry executives -----13---- recently expressed concern that the easy access to free digital recordings will dampen the willingness of customers to purchase music, but this concern is unwarranted. As recorded music became widely available in the form of LP’s and later cassette tapes and CDs, people ----------14------- to attend concerts and live music venues. Given that other recorded formats ---------15------- people to stop paying for musical entertainment, it is unlikely that the availability of digital recordings------16-------- customers to cease making  music purchases.

Which of the following options best fits gap 14?

Directions: Read the passage and find the correct form of the missing word or phrase to complete it.

Music industry executives -----13---- recently expressed concern that the easy access to free digital recordings will dampen the willingness of customers to purchase music, but this concern is unwarranted. As recorded music became widely available in the form of LP’s and later cassette tapes and CDs, people ----------14------- to attend concerts and live music venues. Given that other recorded formats ---------15------- people to stop paying for musical entertainment, it is unlikely that the availability of digital recordings------16-------- customers to cease making  music purchases.

Which of the following options best fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the gaps with the most suitable option.

In the past five years, there has been a --------17----- in the consumption of soft drinks sweetened -----18--- sugar. -------19------ the same time, there has been increasing publicity about the adverse effects of weight gain cause by the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. Clearly the public’s awareness of the harmful health effects of weight gained by consuming sugar-laden drinks caused the decline ------20----- the consumption of such drinks.

Which of the following options best fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the most suitable option from each list.

Human to human blood transfusions in the nineteenth century were plagued by two major problems: first, the necessity of transfusing blood as soon as it was drawn and second the occasionally fatal reactions, often accompanied by fever or nausea, which afflicted many patients. Rudimentary anticoagulants were developed as early as 1860, solving the first obstacle. Later advances in the blood analysis revealed not only that there are blood groups with which donors may be incompatible but also that white blood cells-----------24------ new blood from even seemingly suitable donors.

Which of the following options best fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the gaps with the most suitable option.

In the past five years, there has been a --------17----- in the consumption of soft drinks sweetened -----18--- sugar. -------19------ the same time, there has been increasing publicity about the adverse effects of weight gain cause by the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. Clearly the public’s awareness of the harmful health effects of weight gained by consuming sugar-laden drinks caused the decline ------20----- the consumption of such drinks.

Which of the following options best fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the gaps with the most suitable option.

In the past five years, there has been a --------17----- in the consumption of soft drinks sweetened -----18--- sugar. -------19------ the same time, there has been increasing publicity about the adverse effects of weight gain cause by the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. Clearly the public’s awareness of the harmful health effects of weight gained by consuming sugar-laden drinks caused the decline ------20----- the consumption of such drinks.

Which of the following options best fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the gaps with the most suitable option.

In the past five years, there has been a --------17----- in the consumption of soft drinks sweetened -----18--- sugar. -------19------ the same time, there has been increasing publicity about the adverse effects of weight gain cause by the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. Clearly the public’s awareness of the harmful health effects of weight gained by consuming sugar-laden drinks caused the decline ------20----- the consumption of such drinks.

Which of the options best fills the gap 10?

Directions: Read the passage and complete the gaps to make meaningful sentences.

Jane Austen’s novels ------9----- an exactness of structure and a symmetry of form. In Pride and Prejudice the plot is -----10----- chief interest, simple but pervasive. Austen’s later novels, Mansfield Park and Emma ------11-------  longer and more elaborate than other novels. The incidents happen so naturally out of the influence of character on character, that we ------12-----  that they are part of a design or scheme.