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SECTION
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
In 1888, an Atlantic contributor made the case for a “science of names.”
"Parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They forget that not only from the social point of view it is very advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the contributor argued, a good name will give a child “a start in life equivalent to a cash capital of at least fifteen thousand dollars.” One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic quality only.”
Although not all of this contributor’s guidance can or should still apply today, the importance of a name to a child’s identity has stayed front of mind for many parents. A name can determine whether a child fits in or stands out—and many parents differ on which of those outcomes is preferable.
According to the contributor, the parents are strangely careless and unscientific in giving names to children because ________.
In the question given below, some sentences/phrases are given which have to be arranged in a proper sequence. Select the option which best defines the proper sequence and arranges the sentence in an appropriate way.
(A) Population-level vaccination plans
(B) For COVID-19
(C) Expecting from
(D) The outcomes we are
(E) It is crucial to define
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess. He ...(91)... all over the world to find one, but nowhere could he get what he at he wanted. One evening during a terrible storm; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was...(92).. at the palace door, and the old king went to open it. It was a princess standing out there. But, good gracious! What a sight the rain and the wind had made her look. The water ran down her hair and clothes; into the toes of her shoes and out again at the heels. And yet she insisted that she was a real princess. Well, we'll soon...(93)... out, thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bedroom, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and...(94) a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on the pea, and then twenty quilts on...(95)... of the mattresses. On this the princess had to lie all night. In the ..(96).. she was asked how she had slept. "Oh, very badly !" said she. "I scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed. But I was lying on something hard, as a... (97)... I am black and blue all over my body. It's horrible!" Now they knew that she was a real princess because she had..(98).. the pea right through the twenty mattresses and the twenty quilts. Nobody but a real princess could be as irritable (99).. as that. So the prince took her for his wife, for now he... (100)... that he had a real princess.
(a) drew
(b) flung
(c) placed
(d) cooked
(e) stitch
Directions
Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Pool
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 hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It's central to mythology and religion 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) _______for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide (4)______ of energy the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no (5)______ of life.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Violent
Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Abundant garbage kept at one place.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
P. provided it is technologically accessible, economically feasible
Q. which can be used to satisfy our needs
R. and culturally acceptable can be termed as 'Resource'
S. everything available in our environment
(B) the world’s second largest
(C) and Indus Towers will create
(D) tower company
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Ignominy
Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word.
Compel
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Early, during December 2021, /Lal was appointed as / the Secretary to the Lokpal.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) between the two countries
(B) will inevitably count
(C) the recent political incident
(D) against the peace process
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The action of formally accusing a public official of a serious offence
Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
A) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(B) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(C) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(D) "We couldn't climb the mountain. How could you?", they asked the mother, "It wasn't your baby!" she replied.
(E) There were two tribes in the Andes-one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(F) Two days later they noticed the child's mother coming down the mountain that they hadn't yet figured out how to climb.
Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
His amazing performance made him famous.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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.
Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees.
Choose the word/group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.
EVOKED
Read the following passage and answer the following questions based on the given passage. Some of the words are highlighted which would help you to answer some of the questions given.
A good night’s sleep is utmost essential for overall good health. It is the time when the body rests, rejuvenates and recovers. An adult requires 7 to 8 hours of peaceful and quality sleep per day. Sleep deprivation can be defined as inability to complete the sufficient sleep-time required by the person. Research has shown that even one night of sleep deprivation is equivalent to being intoxicated. Intentional sleep deprivation is mostly seen in young people and teenagers who prefer entertainment over sleep. Many workaholics also consider sleeping as a waste of precious time which is not true. Many a time because of work commitments such as working in night shifts or long hours may also interfere with quality sleep that an individual requires. Medical issues such as chronic illnesses, depression and sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea can also be the reason for sleep deprivation. You probably already have some understanding of the benefits of rest—and the costs of not getting it. Sleep allows us to consolidate and store memories, process emotional experiences, replenish glucose (the molecule that fuels the brain), and clear out beta-amyloid (the waste product that builds up in Alzheimer’s patients and disrupts cognitive activity). The most common sign and symptom of the fact that one is sleep deprived is fatigue, lethargy and feeling sleepy throughout the day. Other symptoms include mood disorders; sleep deprivation may lead to increasing irritability, desire to stay alone, rapid mood swings and more. Lack of sleep will also cause psychomotor instability meaning the person will find it difficult to focus and stand still at a place. Sleep deprivation will also cause issues with sight and hearing. An affected person may experience burning sensation in eyes, tingling and redness of eyes, light flashes and even hallucinations. He or she may also find it difficult to gauge distance at which a sound is originating. Other signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation include tingling sensations on the body, disorganization of thought and much more. Negative effects of sleep deprivation are many. It affects both physical and mental health of a person negatively. The most common effect of sleep deprivation is drowsiness, tiredness, mood swings, irritability and reduced alertness. Although scientific knowledge of the physiological effects of sleep deprivation is relatively recent but researchers now believe that sleep deprivation can lead to disorders such as depression. Both short term sleep deprivation and chronic long term sleep deprivation can be very dangerous for the health as it has a direct impact on functioning of both heart and brain of an individual. Sleep loss also blunted activity in brain regions that normally induce social engagement. During sleep, regeneration of neurons happens in the cerebral cortex. Thus in a sleep deprived individual the brain fails to function optimally.
The simplest and easiest way to treat sleep deprivation is sleep more. Be it acute or chronic condition, a quality good night’s sleep will help an individual ________(A)_________ effectively. Fighting stress, eating a healthy and a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol are some other dos for a good night’s sleep. Certain medications can also interfere with one’s sleep thus consult your medical professional about the same. Exercising or indulging in an activity such as jogging, walk or swimming can also help one sleep better. Avoid usage of electronic gadgets before bedtime as they can interfere with one’ sleep. Spending time in natural sunlight, Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises can also help one sleep better at night. Treating underlying medical cause if any will also help one sleep better and avoid sleep deprivation.
According to the passage, which among the following statements is true?
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the following sentence. Magical
The stories of The Arabian Nights are enchanting, interesting, vivacious, and natural.
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.
Acupuncture, a system of treatment of diseases, has been practiced (1)____China for nearly five thousand years. It consists of rapid (2)_____of fine steel needles, about 6 cm long, in particular (3)_____on the body of the patient. After this, the doctor twirls the needle (4)_____his thumb and forefinger. When a puncture is made on a spot on the body, energy (5)_____from there along lines known as "meridians" to the diseased organs.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Don't you think the dog would need a kennel to stay?
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
When Mayank came, / I shall go / with him to / the circus.
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.It centres on the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
B.The film proved immensely popular, holding the all-time box-office gross record for more than a decade after its release.
C.Titanic is an American romantic adventure film released in 1997.
D.Most of the film’s story is then told in flashbacks as the protagonist recounts the Titanic’s fateful 1912 voyage.
In each of the questions given below a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence FOUR words are given out of which two can fit the sentence. Five options are given with various combinations of these words. You have to choose the combination with the correct set of words which can fit in the given sentence.
I was going______to say hello when I realised that I couldn't remember his name.
(A) beyond
(B) Over
(C) Through
(D) Across
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Itdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
There is / hardly some / petrol left / in the car.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
All these things happen/ because she do not / pay heed to my words.
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Appoint
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Absurd
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. as some 71 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by saltwater oceans, and
B. notwithstanding that Europa and Enceladus (moons of Jupiter and Saturn, respectively)
C. the continents themselves possess lakes, rivers, and, in some cases, seas
D. are both covered in ice, Earth is the true water world of the solar system
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. There are 1.52 billion Aadhaar cards given to the whole population as of February 2019.
B. A financial inclusion programme called the Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) makes services like banking, remittance, and insurance accessible to every Indian at a reasonable price.
C. Under the acronym JAM—Jan Dhan Yojana for Financial Inclusion, Aadhaar Biometric Identification, and Mobile Telecommunications—India is on the verge of a social revolution.
D. Beneficiaries may open an account with no balance.
Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
Don't (1) ______ guilty for feeling disengaged from the news. It's normal to find it distressing when (2) ______ traumatic news stories, or seeing distressing images. This (3) ______ technique is called avoidance and explains why so many of us want to switch (4)______ from troubling things. Knowing and accepting that this is a normal (5) ________ given the circumstances is the initial step to overcoming compassion fatigue.
Select the most appropriate option for blank (5)
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.
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 world is going through a deep recession. At such a time, one thing we need in abundance is jobs for the semi-skilled and unskilled. This is the only way in which equal (1)____ of wealth can take place. The healthcare industry is ideally poised to occupy this position. The IT industry hires people from the upper-middle strata and rich families, usually engineers, (2)____ the health care industry hires nurses, to the tune of eighty per cent of the jobs created, from the lower economic strata. Global health care is a 4.5-trillion rupee industry, second only to the agro industry. Even then, health care (3)____ only eight per cent of the world’s population. Policymakers should look at the health care industry as not only an industry which addresses pain but also as one which can (4)____ the economy. The last century was driven by machines that addressed human toil and it is strongly believed that this century will be driven by health care. This, however, will only happen if policy makers make a conscious effort to (5)____ the right policies in place soon.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Huge fire for celebration
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.
Our school organised a graduation day to award certificates to the students. The graduation day highlights the overall achievements of students. All the students who are being graduated are invited formally with their parents. Students wore their attire according to the dress code given to them by the school administration, High school graduation _______ 1) is one of the most awaited and last event of any school. The function began with _____ 2) the lamp, followed by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic way. Our principal made a long and _______ (3) speech and blessed us for the future ________ 4). On behalf of our graduating class, our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show ______ (5) to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents and staff members had lunch together.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error'.
My cousin's watch is more elegant than your old watch.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
Selling, purchasing, and using an illegally copied product is a criminal offence.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given statement.
One who hurries up always gets the best.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
On the flight, I was in the company of an extremely chivalrous man.
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blankcs with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
There (1)________ never many girls at all at the football games. Only seniors were allowed to bring (2) _______ with them. It was a terrible school, no matter how you (3) _______ at it. I like to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around (4) ______ ,even if they're only scratching their arms or (5) ______ their noses or even just giggling or something.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
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