Direction:- 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. The flute seller stands in a corner of the square near the hotel.
B. From time to time, he stands the pole on the ground, selects a flute and plays a tune.
C. In his hand is a pole from which protrude about fifty flutes in all directions.
D. They are all made from hollow bamboo stems.
ACDB
CBDA
BDAC
ABCD
ACDB
Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the para jumble i.e. a flute seller. However, Sentence C states that there is a pole in the hand of the flute seller from which protrudes about fifty flutes in all directions. So, C will follow A. Further, Sentence D states that all the flutes are made from hollow bamboo stems & Sentence B states that from time to time, he stands the pole on the ground, selects a flute, and plays a tune. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
Question 2:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He had hardly gone a few kilometres ___________ his car broke down.
than
when
that
where
Hardly always takes "when" as conjunction:
No sooner....... ................ than
Hardly............................ when
Scarcely ………………. when
Question 3:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Persist
forget
cease
halt
continue
Persist- continue in an opinion or course of action
(b) cease- come or bring to an end.
(c) halt- bring or come to an abrupt stop.
(d) forget - fail to remember
Question 4:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Listening plays (1) _________ role in the interactive process of business transactions. It enables a person to gather proper and (2) __________ information so that he can understand the matter with clarity. For this, he should have a positive attitude towards the speaker and the (3)__________ He should also (4) ______________ on what is being spoken and then evaluate it with reference to the (5) ____________.
3.
words
topic
orator
writer
'Topic' means a subject that you talk about, write or learn about. The given passage states that he should have a positive attitude towards the speaker and the topic.
Hence, 'topic' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I ___________ something burning now.
smell
have smelt
have been smelling
smelt
Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state of condition. They do not refer to a physical action. Sense and emotions like hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types of stative verbs. However, these verbs can't be used in (-ing form) for example, Hear, Smell (Correct) and Hearing, Smelling (Incorrect).
Hence, 'I smell something burning' will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
This fabric is _________ though cheaper than other fabrics.
as good as
so good as
more good
as good
As good as, as well as are conjunctions of comparison used to connect two nouns or pronouns of similar value.
Question 7:
Direction:- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
A doctor who treats skin disease
Cardiologist
Ophthalmologist
Dermatologist
Orthodontist
Dermatologist - A doctor specialised in treating diseases related to skin.
Ophthalmologist- A doctor specialised in eye and vision care.
Orthodontist- Dentists that specializes in the alignment of teeth.
Cardiologist- A doctor specialised in diagnosing diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques like X-Ray.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
dilemma
enigmatic
succint
lustrous
Succinct
lustrous:- having lustre; shining.
enigmatic:- difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
dilemma:- a difficult situation or problem.
Succinct:- briefly and clearly expressed.
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
implore
impeach
unique
userp
Usurp
Implore:- beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Impeach:- (especially in the US) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.
Usurp:- take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate idiom given in the following Question.
In trying to solve the crime, the detective found himself _________ Yet the mystery kept deepening.
Letting his hair down
Making room for others
Beating the bush
Beating his brains out
beating his brains out - to think about something very deeply.
Why should your brain beat out fighting the environment?