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. Our amusements have little zest if we engage in them in solitude.
B. Friendship increases happiness and diminishes misery.
C. It doubles our joys and divides our grief.
D. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are pleased with our success.
CDAB
DABC
BCDA
BCAD
Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Friendship. However, Sentence C states that friendship doubles our joys and divides our grief. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that when we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are pleased with our success and sentence A states that our amusements have little zest if we engage in them in solitude. So, A will follow D. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.
Question 2:
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. His role also includes the smooth flow of goods from farms and factories to the consumer.
B. As the final link between the producer and the consumer, he plays a key role in the economy.
C. It is he who promotes or impedes the sale of products.
D. The retailer determines the final cost of a product.
BACD
CABD
DCBA
ABCD
DCBA
Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Determination of the final cost of a product by the retailer. However, Sentence C states that the retailer promotes or impedes the sale of products. So, C will follow D. Further, Sentence B states that Retailer plays a key role in the economy & Sentence A states that his role also includes the smooth flow of goods from farms and factories to the consumer. So, A will follow B. Going through the options, option c has this correct sequence.
Question 3:
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. He stamped them mechanically and returned them to us.
B. They had information that large sums of money were being smuggled out of the country.
C. No sooner had he left than the custom officers entered.
D. An official entered our train compartment and asked for passports.
ACBD
DACB
DCBA
CBDA
DACB
Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the para jumble i.e. the entry of an official in the train compartment. However, Sentence A states that he stamped our passports mechanically and returned them to us. So, A will follow D. Further, Sentence C states that No sooner had the official left than the custom officers entered & Sentence B states that they entered as they had information that large sums of money were being smuggled out of the country. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, option d has this correct sequence.
Question 4:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Overindulgence in anything may prove ________ to health.
repetitive
injurious
spurious
commercial
'Injurious' means harmful or likely to cause damage. The given sentence states that overindulgence in anything may prove injurious to health.
Hence, 'injurious' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The judges applauded me for my __________ performance at the competition.
outstanding
usual
large
normal
'Outstanding' means very much better than usual. The given sentence states that judges applauded me for my outstanding performance at the competition.
Hence, 'outstanding' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Dhyan Chand is ___________ one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
thought
considered
believed
observed
considered
'Considered' means to think about somebody/something in a particular way. The given sentence states that Dhyan Chand is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
Hence, 'considered' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Everyone was amazed ________ the young child's courage.
on
in
at
of
at
'Amazed' generally takes the preposition 'at' with it. However, the given sentence states that everyone was amazed at the young child's courage.
Hence, 'at' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
_________ this water looks clean, it may be contaminated.
Despite
Because
Although
In case
Although
'Although' is a conjunction that means in spite of the fact that. The given sentence states that the water may be contaminated in spite of the fact that it looks clean.
Hence, 'although' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Bolster
Embolden
Strengthen
Discourage
Weaken
Strengthen/Bolster- to become stronger or to make something stronger or to support or encourage somebody/something.
Weaken- to become less strong
Discourage- to stop somebody doing something.
Embolden- give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
She has a penchant for art and craft.
anxiety
hatred
joy
fear
Penchant- something that you like very much to do
Hatred- a very strong feeling of not liking somebody/something
Fear- the feeling that you have when something dangerous, painful, or frightening might happen
Joy- a feeling of great happiness
Anxiety- a feeling of worry or fear, especially about the future
