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SECTION
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, “Two and two make four.”
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She is very good/ in playing/ the guitar / and singing songs.
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
Remember to insure your vehicle before you drive it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He generally avoids arguments as he is ______ by nature.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’.This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1) ______ of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2) ______ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the (3) ______ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)______ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)______ the Indian culture within us as we grow.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
4Some sentences are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1.“Do you still recognise me?” I asked.
A.The woman looked at me searchingly.
B.“I am Mrs. S’s daughter”.
C.I came closer and stood on the step.
D.She opened the door a little.
2.She kept staring at me in silence.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
______ (1) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _____ (2) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today _______ ( 3) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis _______ (4) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the _______ (5) youth population in the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Snail slime is made (1)_____a mixture of substances. It is mostly water (2)_____with proteins and some carbohydrates and minerals, (3)_____into a sort of jelly. This jelly is (4)______"mucus". It's not that different to the snot that comes out of your nose when you have a (5)_____.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank mumber 1._____
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose "No improvement as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
I'll see you in the meets next week.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Planking is free and (1)_____ only a couple of minutes -no gym membership or special equipment (2)_____Squatting, dead-lifting and pressing overhead without injury is hard to do without a strong (3)_____We need to keep our spine straight to do these (4)_____. Planking provides you with better core strength to be able to brace during these (5)______ "Lawton says.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Read the passage and answer the following questions. India is a land of great tourism potential. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat, every region has its own uniqueness and flavour. Be it cold/hot deserts (Ladakh/Rajasthan), rivers (Ganges and Brahmaputra), forests (Niligiri & North East) or islands (Andaman and Nicobar), each landform is bound to mesmerize tourists. Moreover, the wide variety in the landscape offers a range of choices to tourists from within India and abroad.
In October 2017, the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central ministries, state governments and stakeholders successfully organized “Paryatan Parv” across the country. The 21-day program was organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of “Tourism for All”. India’s tourism sector witnessed a growth of 4.5 per cent in terms of foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) with 8.2 million arrivals in 2015, and a growth of 4.1 per cent in foreign exchange earnings (FEEs) of USD 21.1 billion.
However, tourism-associated economic and social infrastructure – hotels, connectivity, human resources, hygiene, health facilities, etc are largely under-developed in India. The poor quality of infrastructure is reflected in India’s 112th rank in the ICT readiness component and 104th rank in the health and hygiene components of the WEF’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2017. The safety and security of tourists, especially of foreign tourists, is a major roadblock to tourism development. Attacks on foreign nationals, especially on women, raise questions about India’s ability to welcome tourists from far away countries. A majority of the tourist spots in the country are not accessible to poor, women and elderly. This is because of the high costs of travelling, poor connectivity and a series of permissions required for various reasons.
Tourism not only creates jobs in the tertiary sector but also encourages growth in the primary and secondary sectors of industry. Hence, it is high time, the government encourages the participation of the private sector in a big way for the all-round development of the tourism sector that has the potential to act as the key driver of inclusive growth.
How many foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) were recorded in 2015?
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ facing the world today. The of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _________ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) ___________ greenhouse gas ermissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) ________ to reduce global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error".
Hearing a love one's voice can convey emotions without the constant visual reminders of separation.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abrogate
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. So the problems of India should not be viewed as the failure of this great nation.
B. The uniqueness of this nation lies in its unity in diversity due to which there are problems here and there at times.
C. India, a very large country with many religions, many mini-cultures and many languages, has been achieving success in all fields.
D. But even small countries with monolithic societies have more problems than this second largest country.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Terse
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The courier boy did not deliver the parcel.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Friendship is one of the most significant aspects (1) ______ human life. It is a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and support. True friendship is not just about spending time (2) _____ but also about sharing each other's joys, sorrows and dreams. Good friends are those who stand by us in both good times and bad times, providing emotional and moral support. Having good friends can have a positive impact on one's mental health and well- being. Friends can be a source of happiness, laughter and comfort. They can also provide different perspectives and ideas that can help us grow as (3) _______ Moreover, friends can serve as a support system during challenging times, offering words of encouragement and helping us navigate through difficult situations. (4) _______ building and maintaining friendships requires effort, patience and understanding. It is important to be there for each other, listen to one another and respect each other's boundaries. It is important to remember that friendships can evolve and change over time, and it is okay to let go of (5) _____ friendships.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Consequence
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
I thanked him,/staring at him far beyond the bounds of good manners, and holding tight to Joe.
In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five pairs of words denoted by numbers 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
The police has not demonstrated any measure of ____ in ____ with street protests.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
One of the most devastating periods in European history came (1)_____the fourteenth century, with the epidemic of bubonic plague, also known as the 'Great Plague' and later dubbed the 'Black Death'. At the time of its first pandemic, the bubonic plague was a terrifying disease, killing indiscriminately and (2)_____cities and towns devastated in its wake. It appeared to spread just by touching clothes and people who (3)_____healthy one day might be dead the next. Faced with such a mysterious and horrifying illness, many believed that this was a divine (4)_____for their sins. Researchers in Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century discovered that the disease is caused by the bacteria 'Yersinia Pestis'. Modern (5)_____practices and medicine have greatly subdued the impact of the bubonic plague, but have never completely eliminated it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold segment in the given sentence.
Despite having a broken leg, Sarah managed to finish the marathon on record time.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Willful destruction
There is an error in the given sentence. From the options given, identify the sentence that corrects the error to make it a grammatically accurate sentence.
This lesser known heritage building is so beautiful as the Red Fort.
In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Growing up in Bengaluru, I have watched the city grow and_____at its seams, welcoming, as its own, all the _______population in search of jobs and pleasant______.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Harish told me / in the morning/ that Gaurav will/come tomorrow.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for the inmates.
hoose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
There is no point developing bad blood with your neighbours.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Getting the long-awaited promotion is a milestone in her career.
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One hard to please (very selective in his habits)
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Back against the wall
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
Steel is tough, and it can easily be shaped, cut or made into wire. Special alloys of steel can be made by adding small amounts of other metals such as aluminium, nickel and copper. Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness or ability to resist rust. Steel is often called the backbone of modern industry. Almost everything we use is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals. Ships, trains, trucks and autos are made largely of steel. Even the safety pins and the needles you use are made from steel. Oil wells are drilled with steel machinery. Steel pipelines transport oil. Minerals are mined with steel equipment. Farm machines are mostly steel. Large buildings have steel framework.
Identify the structure of the passage.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There was once a young man who wished to (1)_____his heart's desire. And while that is as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2)____even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3)_____for six hundred years, on a high (4)____of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5)____with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Directions
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Pool
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Abrogate
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I think / he has/settled/in United States.
Directions: Read the sentence given below to find out if it contains an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select No error or option 5. Ignore errors of punctuation if any.
Optimists always (A)/ picture themselves (B)/ accomplishing (C)/ there goals. (D)/ No error (E)
The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.
A. global warming is the term
B. gradual increase in the
C. average temperature of the
D. used to describe a
E. Earth's atmosphere and its oceans
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something that will cure all illnesses
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Bold word.
He was admired for introducing welfare programmes.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The police were on high alert on account of the ______ convict who had killed many people.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Impossible to believe
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Socrates is flying. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages all he is and all he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4) _______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotional.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Select the option that will improve the Bold part of the given sentence. Adyasha would have been looked gorgeous in ethnic apparel
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
The minister is a little hard of hearing.
Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them:
(1) "What is waste of my tax money", I thought, walking past the people having free Californian Chardonnay.
(2) "Speak to her", he said, "She's into books".
(3) The friend who had brought me there noticed my noticing her.
(4) In late 2003, I was still paying taxes in America, so it horrified me that the US Consulate was hosting a "Gallo drinking appreciation event".
(5) Behind them, a pianist was playing old film tunes, and a slim short woman was dancing around him.
Which of the following would be the Fifth (Last) sentence?
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1._______ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3. __________ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4. _______ city of 5. ______ beauty.
Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.
Replace the underlined word with its synonym to make the sentence more meaningful.
Narcotic drug addiction is in vogue these day ,as it the most popular form of substance abuse.
The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The sun/revolves/around/a earth
Directions (27-30): In each of the following sentences, four words have been highlighted which may or may not be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as the answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as your answer.
Q30. After weeks of diligent practice, her piano skills improved significantly, enabling her to master even the most challenging pieces easy.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
No one are required to line up for the investigation.
Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.:
We sit in the last row, bumped about but free of stares. The bus rolls out of the dull crossroads of the city, and we are soon in the open countryside, with fields of sunflowers as far as the eye can see, their heads all facing us. Where there is no water, the land reverts to the desert. While still on level ground, we see in the distance the tall range of the Mount Bogda, abrupt like a shining prism laid horizontally on the desert surface. It is over 5,000 metres high, and the peaks are under permanent snow, in powerful contrast to the flat desert all around. Heaven lake lies part of the way up this range, about 2,000 metres above sea level, at the foot of one of the highest snow-peaks.
As the bus climbs, the sky, brilliant before, grows overcast. I have brought nothing warm to wear. It is all down at the hotel in Urumqi. Rain begins to fall. The man behind me is eating overpoweringly smelly goat's cheese. The bus window leaks inhospitably but reveals a beautiful view. We have passed quickly from the desert through arable land to pasture and the ground is now green with grass, the slopes dark with pine. A few cattle drink at a clear stream flowing past moss-covered stones; it is a Constable landscape. The stream changes into a white torrent, and as we climb higher I wish more and more that I had brought with me something warmer than the pair of shorts that have served me so well in the desert. The stream (which, we are told, rises in Heaven Lake) disappears, and we continue our slow ascent. About noon, we arrive at Heaven Lake, and look for a place to stay at the foot, which is the resort area. We get a room in a small cottage, and I am happy to note that there are thick quilts on the bed.
Standing outside the cottage, we survey our surroundings. Heaven Lake is long, sardine- shaped and fed by snowmelt from a stream at its head. The lake is an intense blue, surrounded on all sides by green mountain walls, dotted with distant sheep. At the head of the lake, beyond the delta of the inflowing stream, is a massive snow-capped peak which dominates the vista; it is part of a series of peaks that culminate, a little out of view, in Mount Bogda itself.
For those who live in the resort, there is a small mess-hall by the shore. We eat here sometimes, and sometimes buy food from the vendors outside, who sell kabab and naan until the last buses leave. The kababs, cooked on skewers over charcoal braziers, are particularly good; highly spiced and well-done. Horse's milk is available too from the local Kazakh herdsmen, but I decline this. I am so affected by the cold that Mr. Cao, the relaxed young man who runs the mess, lends me a spare pair of trousers, several sizes too large but more than comfortable. Once I am warm again, I feel a pre-dinner spurt of energy-dinner will be long in coming-and I ask him whether the lake is good for swimming in.
What is the protagonist wearing in the bus?
Directions (19-22): In each of the questions given below a sentence is divided into four parts. These parts may or may not be in their correct position. Following each question four sequences are provided. Select the sequence of the parts which will arrange the given sentence in a contextual meaningful way. If the parts are correct at their current position, then choose ‘no rearrangement required’ as your answer.
A) our fast-paced world
(B) mindfulness meditation offers
(C) mental clarity and stress reduction,
(D) promoting overall well-being in
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Please/explain me / how this plan / did not work.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Laconic
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Astronomers have discovered 62 new moons orbiting the ringed planet Saturn. Though some of the moons had been (1)________ as early as 2019, it takes more than sighting an object close to a planet to (2) ________ it is a moon and not an asteroid making a brief close passage to that planet.
Performing a painstaking (3) ________ of matching objects detected on different nights over the course of 24 months, the team tracked 63 objects that they ended up confirming as moons. One of (4) ________ satellites was revealed back in 2021, with the remaining 62 moons gradually announced over the past few weeks.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Directions (27-30): In each of the following sentences, four words have been highlighted which may or may not be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as the answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as your answer.
29. Despite initial doubts, she decided to except the job offer, realizing it was a unique opportunity to advance her career.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error".
My nephew is the most naughtiest kid on this Earth.
Select the sentence that gives the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'In hot water'.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) further that further treatment
(B) useless
(C) the doctor concluded
(D) would be
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Many noticeable people were present at the function.
Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
He ran for two kilometres, which are not a long distance
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The Sun is the star at the center of (1) _______ Solar System. It is a nearly perfect ball of in (2) ____ around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living things to grow. It gives us light so we can see. It is by far the most important (3) ______ of energy for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide (4) _______ the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no existence of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.
Driving fast on this bad road is likely to create problem.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The (friendly) dog wagged its tail, while the _____ cat hissed
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for "scarcity" in the given sentence.
In spite of having ice glaciers across the globe, people don't have excess of fresh drinking water.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Settlers ____a new colony in the early 18th century.
Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Such examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and talent for, acquiring material wealth. For every success story there are, of course, dozens of failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also their weaknesses, and of these perhaps the most debilitating are a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the distrust of anyone outside the family. which inhibits the adoption of modern practices of management. But such weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of poverty, the cut-throat competition for each opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.
What has the Indian talent for acquiring material wealth led to?
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and. select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As a boy, I was always exploring lonely places neglected gardens and orchards, unoccupied houses, patches of scrub or wasteland, the fields outside the town, the fringes of the forest. On one of my rambles (1)_______ the bungalow, I pushed my way through a thicket of lantana bushes and stumbled over a thick stone slab, twisting my ankle slightly as I fell. For some time, I sat on the grass massaging my foot. When the pain eased, I looked more (2)______ at the stone slab and was surprised to find that it was a gravestone. It was. almost entirely covered by ivy; obviously no one had been near it for years. I tugged at the ivy and some of it came away in my hands. There was some (3) ______lettering on the grave, half-obscured by grass and moss. I could make out a name-Rose-but little more. I sat there for some time, (4)______ over my discovery. I was wondering why 'Rose' should have been buried at so lonely a spot when there was a (5)______ not far away.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and No correction required, mark (5) as the answer.
The moment they saw me, they were delight.
Select the word segment that sabutinites (replaces) the bracketed word segment conectly and coupistes the sentence mesningfully. Select the option on correction required if the sentence is correct as given.
At laut Godfrey (toming his head against hoc, and their eyes met, dwelling in that meeting without any movement on either side.
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 5). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
1) This is the way/2) to dissolving of (3) all differences between /4) individuals, communities and faiths. /5) No error.
Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Leadership does not exist without followership. A leader has to be accepted by the group which the former is supposed to lead. To gain acceptability, the leader should cause an emotive impact on the group members. The strength of character exhibited by leaders makes them dear to their followers. A leader is one who effectively inspires followers to achieve worthwhile things. What character of the leader motivates the followers? It is not pomp and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives. Pomp and show creates a sense of awe and the leader is deified rather as emulated. Flattery is unrealistic and cannot serve as a long-term motivational tool. A leader’s style should be one that can be emulated by all irrespective of cadre, class and calibre. Simplicity in one’s day- to- day conduct is the only thing that can be adopted by all.
Select the best summary of the passage?
Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.
Directions (27-30): In each of the following sentences, four words have been highlighted which may or may not be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as the answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose ‘All are correct’ as your answer.
Q28. The infamous painting, admired by art enthusiasts worldwide, hung majestically at the centre of the gallery, drawing the gaze of every visitor.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Everybody stared/ when me / entered the / drawing room.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The ruler of the community had already passed a decree against that decision.
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