VERBAL ABILITY
Directions
for question 1:For the
word given below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the
alternatives given that is most appropriate in the given context.
1. Intransigence: It is possible, of
course, that the American intransigence was not more than a negotiating
position.
(1) ostentation (2) lineament
(3) obstinacy (4) skullduggery
Directions for question 2:In the following question, four
different ways of writing a sentence is indicated. Choose the best way of
writing the sentence.
2. A. Marred by scandals that involve the
bigger
and the best business giants, it
has
been a sordid tale that has even
dragged
the president and his
helmsman,
into the ring of doubt on
corruption.
B. Marred by scandals that involve the biggest
and the best business giants, it has been a sordid tale that has even dragged
the president and his helmsman, into the ring of doubt for corruption.
C. Marred by scandals that involve the bigger
and the best of the business giants it has been a sordid tale that has even
dragged the president and his helmsman into the ring of doubt for corruption.
D. Marred by scandals that involve the biggest
and the best of the business giants it has been a sordid tale that has even
dragged the president and his helmsman into the ring of doubt to corruption.
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
Directions for questions 3 and 4: A
number of sentences are given below which, when properly sequenced, form a
coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most
logical order of sentences, from among the four given choice, to construct a paragraph.
3. A. And chief among these is the tricky question of autonomy.
B. But it will be some time before the committee can submit a report with a workable formula.
C. Now that the elections are
over and Farooq Abdullah is sworn in,
everyone wants to see the new chief
minister to get on with fulfilling all
his pre-poll promises.
D. The new Chief Minister was
quick to announce a committee, chaired by
Dr. Karan Singh, to look into the parameters which
would ensure maximum autonomy to the
state.
(1) CDBA (2) CADB (3) DBCA (4) DCAB
4. A. Violence on the other hand, leaves bitterness, hatred, strife which will be difficult for us to cover up even after a long time.
B. In a democratic state as much consent as possible should be got for our policies.
C. Democracy is a rule of law, rule of reason, and rule by conduct.
D. As democracy is rule by consent, we will
have to avert such unhealthy developments.
E. That is why democratic process requires us to avoid sets of violence or direct action.
(1) CDEBA (2) CBAED
(3) ABEDC (4) DCEAB
Directions
for questions 5 and 6:Each of the following
questions has a sentence with two blanks followed by four pairs of words as
choices. From the choices select the pair of words that can best complete the
given sentence
5. Unless
there is political ____ the authorities will
not take ____ action in repairing the damaged
road.
(1) compulsion, speedy
(2) pressure, hasty
(3) domination, quick
(4) intervention,
expeditious
6. The increasing population of the cities and suburbs is constantly creating a gap between the demand and supply for water, which in some places is assuming _____ proportions _____ the very existence of human life.
(1) alarming, threatening
(2) ridiculous, challenging
(3) dizzy,
hampering
(4) miniscule, magnifying
Directions
for question 7: A pair of CAPITALIZED words given below is followed by four pairs
of words. Choose the pair, which exhibits the relationship similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair.
7. BARGAIN : HAGGLER
(1) classify : taxonomist
(2) arrest : burglar
(3) granary : farmer (4) player : professional
Directions for questions 8: One of the underlined
parts of the sentence has an error. Mark the part which contains the error.
8. Yesterday,
as I was pottering along aimlessly,
(1)
I went to church with my friend Nelson to
(2) (3)
seethe carvings.
(4)
Directions
for question 9: For the word given on the top of
the table, match the dictionary definitions given in the left hand columns (A,
B, C, D) with their corresponding usage given in the right hand column (E, F, G, H). Out of the four numbered choices given in the boxes
below the table, identify the one that has all definitions and usages correctly
matched.
9.
DRAW
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A. |
To make a picture of something in pen or pencil |
E. |
As the train drew in, passengers got ready to board. |
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B. |
To describe something in speech or writing |
F. |
The cricket match between |
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C. |
To move steadily in a particular direction |
G. |
The vividly drawn character of Rahel is etched in my mind. |
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D. |
To end a game or match without either side winning |
H. |
She has never been able to draw well. |
(1) (2) (3) (4)
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A |
G |
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A |
F |
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A |
H |
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A |
H |
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B |
H |
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B |
G |
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B |
G |
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B |
E |
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C |
E |
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C |
E |
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C |
E |
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C |
G |
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D |
F |
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D |
H |
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D |
F |
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D |
F |
Directions
for question 10:
In the following question, the
word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4.
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
10.
Even
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1. Our cricket team has become even stronger
than it used to be a few years ago. |
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2. The contest is now even. |
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3. He will surely even with you for this
insult. |
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4. Inspite of the slight, he spoke in an even
voice. |