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Direction: Choose the incorrect part of the sentence:Q. As a true soldier he responded to duty calls even after retirement.- a)As a true soldier
- b)He responded
- c)To duty calls
- d)Even after retirement
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Choose the incorrect part of the sentence:
Q. As a true soldier he responded to duty calls even after retirement.
a)
As a true soldier
b)
He responded
c)
To duty calls
d)
Even after retirement
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Varun Kapoor answered |
The construct "to duty calls" is ungrammatical within the given context of the sentence. The sentence requires the construct "to duty's call".
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. The whole of the English nation _______.- a)can unite at the time of crisis
- b)act upon instinct
- c)understand one another
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. The whole of the English nation _______.
a)
can unite at the time of crisis
b)
act upon instinct
c)
understand one another
d)
none of the above
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Option A is correct because it is clearly mentioned in the passage that - 'Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.'
Draw together means get united.
There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Options B, C, and D are the right answers.
Hence, these are incorrect.
Draw together means get united.
There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Options B, C, and D are the right answers.
Hence, these are incorrect.
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Some people think that Silence is golden. Words they must use, but they have no love for them. Speech is to them a danger, a device for entangling men. They feel that all may be understood so long as nothing is said; that only in silence can one reach out to the mind and the heart be known. In the exchange of words their personalities do not expand but contract; they see the lovely procession of thought and feeling turn into a dusty and disorderly crowd of words and phrases. They see the talkers with mingled fear and contempt, stripping themselves in public, like exhibitionists. The talkers cannot understand the silent; nor can the silent explain their attitude, except in speech. This illuminates the weakness of their belief, that they must convince us of the uselessness of speech by means of speech.Q. The special merit of silence according to the silent is _______. - a)Silence preserves energy.
- b)Silence contracts personality.
- c)Silence is natural.
- d)There can be communion between mind and heart only when a person is silent.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Some people think that Silence is golden. Words they must use, but they have no love for them. Speech is to them a danger, a device for entangling men. They feel that all may be understood so long as nothing is said; that only in silence can one reach out to the mind and the heart be known. In the exchange of words their personalities do not expand but contract; they see the lovely procession of thought and feeling turn into a dusty and disorderly crowd of words and phrases. They see the talkers with mingled fear and contempt, stripping themselves in public, like exhibitionists. The talkers cannot understand the silent; nor can the silent explain their attitude, except in speech. This illuminates the weakness of their belief, that they must convince us of the uselessness of speech by means of speech.
Q. The special merit of silence according to the silent is _______.
a)
Silence preserves energy.
b)
Silence contracts personality.
c)
Silence is natural.
d)
There can be communion between mind and heart only when a person is silent.
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Prasad Kulkarni answered |
Explanation:
Special Merit of Silence according to the Silent:
- The special merit of silence according to the silent is that there can be communion between the mind and heart only when a person is silent.
- The silent individuals believe that words are not necessary to truly understand someone or to express oneself fully.
- They feel that in silence, one can reach out to the mind and the heart of another person without the need for verbal communication.
- Silence, according to them, allows for a deeper connection and understanding between individuals as it transcends the limitations of spoken language.
- They view speech as a hindrance to true communication, as it can often lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Contrast with Talkers:
- The silent individuals contrast themselves with talkers who they see as using words without any genuine love for them.
- They believe that talkers use speech as a tool for manipulation and entanglement, rather than as a means for authentic communication.
- They perceive talkers as exposing themselves in public through their words, akin to exhibitionists, which they view with fear and contempt.
- The silent individuals feel that talkers' personalities contract in the exchange of words, as they witness the degradation of thought and feeling into mere words and phrases.
Weakness in Belief:
- The silent individuals view the weakness in their belief in the uselessness of speech as the need to convince others through speech itself.
- They recognize the irony in trying to explain the merit of silence through words, acknowledging the inherent contradiction in their position.
- Despite their belief in the power of silence, they struggle to convey this to others without resorting to verbal communication, highlighting the limitations of their stance.
Special Merit of Silence according to the Silent:
- The special merit of silence according to the silent is that there can be communion between the mind and heart only when a person is silent.
- The silent individuals believe that words are not necessary to truly understand someone or to express oneself fully.
- They feel that in silence, one can reach out to the mind and the heart of another person without the need for verbal communication.
- Silence, according to them, allows for a deeper connection and understanding between individuals as it transcends the limitations of spoken language.
- They view speech as a hindrance to true communication, as it can often lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Contrast with Talkers:
- The silent individuals contrast themselves with talkers who they see as using words without any genuine love for them.
- They believe that talkers use speech as a tool for manipulation and entanglement, rather than as a means for authentic communication.
- They perceive talkers as exposing themselves in public through their words, akin to exhibitionists, which they view with fear and contempt.
- The silent individuals feel that talkers' personalities contract in the exchange of words, as they witness the degradation of thought and feeling into mere words and phrases.
Weakness in Belief:
- The silent individuals view the weakness in their belief in the uselessness of speech as the need to convince others through speech itself.
- They recognize the irony in trying to explain the merit of silence through words, acknowledging the inherent contradiction in their position.
- Despite their belief in the power of silence, they struggle to convey this to others without resorting to verbal communication, highlighting the limitations of their stance.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):He asked (a) / whether either of the brothers (b) / were at home. (c) / No error (d) - a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
He asked (a) / whether either of the brothers (b) / were at home. (c) / No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Option C: The error lies in part (c): 'were at home', which is in plural form. The correct form of the verb is 'was', i.e., singular verb form.
'Either' is a singular concept. It presents a choice between two things or people. Here, 'either' refers to a choice between the brothers. Hence the verb that follows will be singular 'was'.
The corrected sentence is: He asked whether either of the brothers was at home.
So, the option with the error is option C.
Options A and B do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
'Either' is a singular concept. It presents a choice between two things or people. Here, 'either' refers to a choice between the brothers. Hence the verb that follows will be singular 'was'.
The corrected sentence is: He asked whether either of the brothers was at home.
So, the option with the error is option C.
Options A and B do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Some people think that Silence is golden. Words they must use, but they have no love for them. Speech is to them a danger, a device for entangling men. They feel that all may be understood so long as nothing is said; that only in silence can one reach out to the mind and the heart be known. In the exchange of words their personalities do not expand but contract; they see the lovely procession of thought and feeling turn into a dusty and disorderly crowd of words and phrases. They see the talkers with mingled fear and contempt, stripping themselves in public, like exhibitionists. The talkers cannot understand the silent; nor can the silent explain their attitude, except in speech. This illuminates the weakness of their belief, that they must convince us of the uselessness of speech by means of speech.Q. The central idea of the passage is _______.- a)Silence is golden.
- b)The silent do not like talkers.
- c)Speech is dangerous.
- d)The silent wrongly believe that speech is dangerous
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Some people think that Silence is golden. Words they must use, but they have no love for them. Speech is to them a danger, a device for entangling men. They feel that all may be understood so long as nothing is said; that only in silence can one reach out to the mind and the heart be known. In the exchange of words their personalities do not expand but contract; they see the lovely procession of thought and feeling turn into a dusty and disorderly crowd of words and phrases. They see the talkers with mingled fear and contempt, stripping themselves in public, like exhibitionists. The talkers cannot understand the silent; nor can the silent explain their attitude, except in speech. This illuminates the weakness of their belief, that they must convince us of the uselessness of speech by means of speech.
Q. The central idea of the passage is _______.
a)
Silence is golden.
b)
The silent do not like talkers.
c)
Speech is dangerous.
d)
The silent wrongly believe that speech is dangerous
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Varun Kapoor answered |
The passage revolves around the belief that silence is golden and that speech is dangerous. The last sentence concludes that the silent believe speech is dangerous but they communicate this belief by speech and hence such belief is weak. Option D best reflects these details from the passage. Thus, D is the correct answer.
The other choices are true of the passage but they do not convey the central idea of the passage.
The other choices are true of the passage but they do not convey the central idea of the passage.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):A time slot of fifteen minutes (a) / are allowed (b) / to each speaker. (c) / No error (d) - a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
A time slot of fifteen minutes (a) / are allowed (b) / to each speaker. (c) / No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Harshad Goyal answered |
Explanation:
The error is in part (b) of the sentence.
The subject of the sentence is "A time slot of fifteen minutes," which is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular.
The correct form of the verb "to be" in this sentence is "is," not "are."
Corrected sentence:
A time slot of fifteen minutes is allowed to each speaker.
The error is in part (b) of the sentence.
The subject of the sentence is "A time slot of fifteen minutes," which is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular.
The correct form of the verb "to be" in this sentence is "is," not "are."
Corrected sentence:
A time slot of fifteen minutes is allowed to each speaker.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.The psychological causes of unhappiness, it is clear, are many and various. But all have something in common. The typical unhappy man is one who, having deprived in youth of some normal satisfaction, has come to value this one ' kind of satisfaction more than any other, and has therefore given to his life a one-sided direction, together with a quite undue emphasis upon the achievement as opposed to the activities connected with it. There is, however, a further development which is very common in the present day. A man may feel so completely thwarted that he seeks no form of satisfaction, but only distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a devotee of "pleasure". This is to say, he seeks to make life bearable by becoming less alive. Drunkenness, for example, is temporary suicide-the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness. Q. What does "becoming less alive" imply?- a)Neglect of health
- b)Decline in moral values
- c)Living in a make-believe world
- d)Leading a sedentary way of living
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
The psychological causes of unhappiness, it is clear, are many and various. But all have something in common. The typical unhappy man is one who, having deprived in youth of some normal satisfaction, has come to value this one ' kind of satisfaction more than any other, and has therefore given to his life a one-sided direction, together with a quite undue emphasis upon the achievement as opposed to the activities connected with it. There is, however, a further development which is very common in the present day. A man may feel so completely thwarted that he seeks no form of satisfaction, but only distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a devotee of "pleasure". This is to say, he seeks to make life bearable by becoming less alive. Drunkenness, for example, is temporary suicide-the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness.
Q. What does "becoming less alive" imply?
a)
Neglect of health
b)
Decline in moral values
c)
Living in a make-believe world
d)
Leading a sedentary way of living
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Varun Kapoor answered |
As the author says, "A man may feel so completely thwarted that he seeks no form of satisfaction, but only distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a devotee of 'pleasure'. This is to say, he seeks to make life bearable by becoming less alive." So, he starts living in his own world of distractions. So, the answer is option C.
The iridescent nature of opals is a result of water trapped inside silica material. With time, this water will escape. Unlike advice given for most precious stones, experts advocate frequent handling of opals, which transmit body oils to the stones and helps them maintain their water content.Q. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?- a)Opals will eventually lose their colour if left alone
- b)Body oils give opals their iridescent colours
- c)Opals require the same care as most precious stones
- d)An opal stone rarely maintains its value for longer than a century
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The iridescent nature of opals is a result of water trapped inside silica material. With time, this water will escape. Unlike advice given for most precious stones, experts advocate frequent handling of opals, which transmit body oils to the stones and helps them maintain their water content.
Q. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
a)
Opals will eventually lose their colour if left alone
b)
Body oils give opals their iridescent colours
c)
Opals require the same care as most precious stones
d)
An opal stone rarely maintains its value for longer than a century
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Sneha Rane answered |
Loss of Colour in Opals
Opals will eventually lose their colour if left alone due to the water trapped inside the silica material. As this water escapes over time, the iridescent nature of opals fades away, resulting in a loss of colour. Therefore, it is essential to handle opals frequently to help them maintain their water content.
Body Oils and Opals
Body oils play a crucial role in maintaining the iridescent colour of opals. When opals are handled, body oils are transmitted to the stones, which helps them retain their water content. This process aids in preserving the beauty and vibrancy of opals.
Care for Opals vs. Other Precious Stones
Opals require different care compared to most precious stones. While other gems may benefit from minimal handling to prevent damage, opals actually benefit from frequent handling to maintain their water content. This unique characteristic sets opals apart from other gemstones when it comes to care and maintenance.
Value of Opal Stones
Opal stones can maintain their value for a significant period, but it is essential to understand that over time, the water content in opals will naturally diminish. As a result, the iridescence and colour of opals may change, potentially affecting their value. Therefore, it is crucial to handle opals carefully and provide the necessary care to prolong their beauty and value.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.The psychological causes of unhappiness, it is clear, are many and various. But all have something in common. The typical unhappy man is one who, having deprived in youth of some normal satisfaction, has come to value this one ' kind of satisfaction more than any other, and has therefore given to his life a one-sided direction, together with a quite undue emphasis upon the achievement as opposed to the activities connected with it. There is, however, a further development which is very common in the present day. A man may feel so completely thwarted that he seeks no form of satisfaction, but only distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a devotee of "pleasure". This is to say, he seeks to make life bearable by becoming less alive. Drunkenness, for example, is temporary suicide-the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness. Q. "One sided direction" refers to the pursuit of which one of the following? - a)Drinking and forgetfulness
- b)The satisfaction one had been deprived of
- c)Activities leading to happiness
- d)Every form of psychological satisfaction
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
The psychological causes of unhappiness, it is clear, are many and various. But all have something in common. The typical unhappy man is one who, having deprived in youth of some normal satisfaction, has come to value this one ' kind of satisfaction more than any other, and has therefore given to his life a one-sided direction, together with a quite undue emphasis upon the achievement as opposed to the activities connected with it. There is, however, a further development which is very common in the present day. A man may feel so completely thwarted that he seeks no form of satisfaction, but only distraction and oblivion. He then becomes a devotee of "pleasure". This is to say, he seeks to make life bearable by becoming less alive. Drunkenness, for example, is temporary suicide-the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness.
Q. "One sided direction" refers to the pursuit of which one of the following?
a)
Drinking and forgetfulness
b)
The satisfaction one had been deprived of
c)
Activities leading to happiness
d)
Every form of psychological satisfaction
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Parth Das answered |
Explanation:
One Sided Direction:
- The phrase "one-sided direction" in the passage refers to the pursuit of the satisfaction that one had been deprived of in youth.
- It implies that the unhappy man, due to lacking a particular satisfaction in his youth, places an excessive emphasis on achieving that particular satisfaction in his adult life.
Deprivation of Normal Satisfaction:
- The passage suggests that the typical unhappy individual is someone who was deprived of a normal satisfaction during their youth.
- This deprivation leads them to overvalue that specific satisfaction above all others.
Undue Emphasis on Achievement:
- As a result of the deprivation experienced in youth, the unhappy person focuses excessively on achieving that particular satisfaction.
- This emphasis on achievement, rather than the activities associated with it, creates a one-sided direction in their life.
In conclusion, the concept of "one-sided direction" in the passage highlights how the pursuit of a satisfaction that was lacking in youth can lead to an imbalanced focus on achieving that satisfaction, ultimately impacting the individual's overall happiness and well-being.
One Sided Direction:
- The phrase "one-sided direction" in the passage refers to the pursuit of the satisfaction that one had been deprived of in youth.
- It implies that the unhappy man, due to lacking a particular satisfaction in his youth, places an excessive emphasis on achieving that particular satisfaction in his adult life.
Deprivation of Normal Satisfaction:
- The passage suggests that the typical unhappy individual is someone who was deprived of a normal satisfaction during their youth.
- This deprivation leads them to overvalue that specific satisfaction above all others.
Undue Emphasis on Achievement:
- As a result of the deprivation experienced in youth, the unhappy person focuses excessively on achieving that particular satisfaction.
- This emphasis on achievement, rather than the activities associated with it, creates a one-sided direction in their life.
In conclusion, the concept of "one-sided direction" in the passage highlights how the pursuit of a satisfaction that was lacking in youth can lead to an imbalanced focus on achieving that satisfaction, ultimately impacting the individual's overall happiness and well-being.
Read the passage given below and choose the option that best fits the question that follows:While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment the sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easy-going gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings.
A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.Q. The central idea of the passage is _____________.- a)Leisure and peace
- b)Hurry and noise
- c)Activity
- d)The porter
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage given below and choose the option that best fits the question that follows:
While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene I became conscious of an alteration. In a moment the sole porter emerged from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return half-ticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easy-going gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings.
A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.
A wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the small station once more to its drowsy silence.
Q. The central idea of the passage is _____________.
a)
Leisure and peace
b)
Hurry and noise
c)
Activity
d)
The porter
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Vp Classes answered |
The correct answer for this would be option A, leisure and peace. The author of the passage has tried to illustrate the serene nature and surrounding of the speaker, juxtaposing it with the humdrum of a train station. The tone of the speaker conveys a peaceful environment. The statements of options B,C and D are incoherent with the tone of the passage, and thus, are incorrect.
Constance was _____ by the speech, regarding such criticisms of her company as extremely annoying- a)Fascinated
- b)Galled
- c)Uplifed
- d)Soothed
- e)Disoriented
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Constance was _____ by the speech, regarding such criticisms of her company as extremely annoying
a)
Fascinated
b)
Galled
c)
Uplifed
d)
Soothed
e)
Disoriented
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Sarita Singh answered |
Option b is correct which is exactly synonym for annoying as Galled also means annoying or resentful.
Option. A, c, d, e all are not synonym of annoying.
Option. A, c, d, e all are not synonym of annoying.
Read the passage and accordingly, fill in the blank:Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a spelling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. Their spelling system _________. - a)cannot be analysed
- b)cannot be understood
- c)cannot be found
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and accordingly, fill in the blank:
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a spelling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. Their spelling system _________.
a)
cannot be analysed
b)
cannot be understood
c)
cannot be found
d)
none of the above
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Option A: It's mentioned in this line: "a spelling system that defies analysis."
By the phrase 'defies analysis', we mean that 'it is difficult or challenging to analyze'. ('defy' means 'challenging')
It simply means that the spelling system cannot be analyzed.
Hence option A is correct.
Option B: 'Cannot be understood' is not a suitable option, as these words have not been written in relation to the 'spelling system'.
According to these lines, 'system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books', 'intelligible' means 'comprehensible, understandable', and relates to the system of weights and measures.
Hence option B is incorrect.
Option C: This line does not convey what the line in the passage means.
'Cannot be found' refers to something that is lost, and the spelling system isn't lost. So, option C is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.
By the phrase 'defies analysis', we mean that 'it is difficult or challenging to analyze'. ('defy' means 'challenging')
It simply means that the spelling system cannot be analyzed.
Hence option A is correct.
Option B: 'Cannot be understood' is not a suitable option, as these words have not been written in relation to the 'spelling system'.
According to these lines, 'system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books', 'intelligible' means 'comprehensible, understandable', and relates to the system of weights and measures.
Hence option B is incorrect.
Option C: This line does not convey what the line in the passage means.
'Cannot be found' refers to something that is lost, and the spelling system isn't lost. So, option C is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):Every one (a) / of the boys (b) / love to ride. (c) / No error (d)- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
Every one (a) / of the boys (b) / love to ride. (c) / No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Option C: The error lies in part (c): 'love to ride', which is in plural form. The correct form of the verb is 'loves', i.e., singular verb form.
'Every one' is a singular pronoun, which refers to every single boy 'each one of the boys'. So, the verb too will be in singular form 'loves'. When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. The same goes for plural subjects and their plural verbs.
Hence, the corrected sentence is: Every one of the boys loves to ride.
So, the option with the error is option C.
Options A and B do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
'Every one' is a singular pronoun, which refers to every single boy 'each one of the boys'. So, the verb too will be in singular form 'loves'. When the subject is singular, the verb must also be singular. The same goes for plural subjects and their plural verbs.
Hence, the corrected sentence is: Every one of the boys loves to ride.
So, the option with the error is option C.
Options A and B do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. 'Horror of abstract thought' means ________.- a)fear of philosophical ideas
- b)fear of systematised thought
- c)horror of mystical thought
- d)fear of people who think
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. 'Horror of abstract thought' means ________.
a)
fear of philosophical ideas
b)
fear of systematised thought
c)
horror of mystical thought
d)
fear of people who think
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Sarita Singh answered |
In the fifth sentence, the author claims that the English have a fear of abstract thought and that they do not feel the need for any philosophy. He seems to connect these two statements. Thus, we can conclude that the author believes fear of abstract thought is the fear of philosophy. Hence, A is the correct answer.
Although B comes close in its meaning to the given phrase, A is the better choice that expresses the meaning of the phrase in the context of the passage.
C and D are rejected.
Although B comes close in its meaning to the given phrase, A is the better choice that expresses the meaning of the phrase in the context of the passage.
C and D are rejected.
Direction: Choose the incorrect part of the sentence.Q. Considering the case on it's merits I am inclined to dismiss it right away.- a)Considering the case
- b)On it's merits
- c)I am inclined
- d)To dismiss it right away
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Choose the incorrect part of the sentence.
Q. Considering the case on it's merits I am inclined to dismiss it right away.
a)
Considering the case
b)
On it's merits
c)
I am inclined
d)
To dismiss it right away
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Sarita Singh answered |
Here, the contraction 'it's' is incorrect and doesn't make sense in the given context of the sentence which requires the possessive 'its'. Thus part B is incorrect.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):Many a man (a) / has succumbed (b) / to his temptation. (c) No error (d)- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
Many a man (a) / has succumbed (b) / to his temptation. (c) No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Varun Kapoor answered |
The given sentence does not appear to have any errors. It is a complete meaningful sentence, which states that: many a man has failed to resist (succumbed to) temptation.
'Many a man' is singular ('many a' takes a singular complement 'man') and thus is followed by the singular verb 'has'.
Hence D is the correct option.
'Many a man' is singular ('many a' takes a singular complement 'man') and thus is followed by the singular verb 'has'.
Hence D is the correct option.
Direction: Select the option that is closest in meaning to the quoted line:Q. "I was supposed to call her at seven."- a)I called her at seven
- b)I was called by her at seven
- c)I could call her at seven
- d)I should have called her at seven
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Select the option that is closest in meaning to the quoted line:
Q. "I was supposed to call her at seven."
a)
I called her at seven
b)
I was called by her at seven
c)
I could call her at seven
d)
I should have called her at seven
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Sarita Singh answered |
Only option D comes close to the meaning of the given sentence in the most clear, grammatical error free manner. The other options are incorrect because they either carry some grammatical error or do not capture the meaning of the given sentence. So, D is the best answer.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. The English are ________. - a)hypocrites
- b)fraudulent
- c)unprincipled
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. The English are ________.
a)
hypocrites
b)
fraudulent
c)
unprincipled
d)
none of the above
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Varun Kapoor answered |
According to the eleventh sentence, the double-faced attitude of the English towards their Empire is highly hypocritical. This implies that the English are hypocrites. Hence, A is correct.
The English do not think philosophy is needed to lead a life. It doesn't mean they do not have any principles at all. People without principles cause a lot of harm to people around them and the passage doesn't seem to suggest the English behave in a wrongful manner. Thus, C is wrong.
B and D are incorrect.
The English do not think philosophy is needed to lead a life. It doesn't mean they do not have any principles at all. People without principles cause a lot of harm to people around them and the passage doesn't seem to suggest the English behave in a wrongful manner. Thus, C is wrong.
B and D are incorrect.
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. Mere efficiency has ________.- a)no value for them
- b)little importance
- c)importance
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. Mere efficiency has ________.
a)
no value for them
b)
little importance
c)
importance
d)
none of the above
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Varun Kapoor answered |
In the ninth sentence, the author asks the readers to refer to some of the systems of the English like their system of weights and measures, their selling system that has nothing to do with analysis and their affiliation to everything that is outdated in order to see that they care very little about mere efficiency. Thus, mere efficiency has little importance to the English according to the author. B is the correct choice.
We reject the other options.
We reject the other options.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):Work hard (a) / lest you do not (b) / fail (c) / No error (d)- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
Work hard (a) / lest you do not (b) / fail (c) / No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Sarita Singh answered |
Option B: The error lies in part (b): 'lest you do not'. The correct form is 'lest you should'.
'Lest' means 'in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen'.
The sentence means 'work hard, so you avoid failure'. The word 'lest' is most usually followed by 'should'. Also, 'lest you do not fail' has a meaning that is vague and different from the intended meaning. (Work hard so you avoid 'not failing'.)
So, the option with the error is option B.
Options A and C do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
'Lest' means 'in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen'.
The sentence means 'work hard, so you avoid failure'. The word 'lest' is most usually followed by 'should'. Also, 'lest you do not fail' has a meaning that is vague and different from the intended meaning. (Work hard so you avoid 'not failing'.)
So, the option with the error is option B.
Options A and C do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):Neither praise nor blame (a) / seem (b) / to affect him (c) / No error (d)- a)(a)
- b)(b)
- c)(c)
- d)(d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below is a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any of these parts. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):
Neither praise nor blame (a) / seem (b) / to affect him (c) / No error (d)
a)
(a)
b)
(b)
c)
(c)
d)
(d)
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Sarita Singh answered |
Option B: The error lies in part (b): 'seem', which is in plural form. The correct form of the verb is 'seems', i.e.,singular verb form.
Two singular subjects connected by neither/nor require a singular verb 'seems'.
The nouns 'praise' and 'blame' are the singular subjects, connected by 'neither/nor'. Hence they will take the singular verb form 'seems'.
The corrected sentence is: Neither praise nor blame seems to affect him.
So, the option with the error is option B.
Options A and C do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
Two singular subjects connected by neither/nor require a singular verb 'seems'.
The nouns 'praise' and 'blame' are the singular subjects, connected by 'neither/nor'. Hence they will take the singular verb form 'seems'.
The corrected sentence is: Neither praise nor blame seems to affect him.
So, the option with the error is option B.
Options A and C do not have errors. Option D is incorrect as the sentence has an error.
Select the option that is closest in meaning to the given sentence:"My roommate walked into the room. Immediately, I knew that something was wrong." means:
__________ I knew that something was wrong.- a)As soon as my roommate entered the room
- b)Before my roommate walked into the room
- c)By the time my roommate came into the room
- d)After my roommate came into the room
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the option that is closest in meaning to the given sentence:
"My roommate walked into the room. Immediately, I knew that something was wrong." means:
__________ I knew that something was wrong.
__________ I knew that something was wrong.
a)
As soon as my roommate entered the room
b)
Before my roommate walked into the room
c)
By the time my roommate came into the room
d)
After my roommate came into the room
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Varun Kapoor answered |
Option A is the only sentence that comes close to the meaning of the sentence in the most clear manner without adding any errors. The other choices are incorrect as they either carry grammatical errors or do not capture the meaning at all. Therefore option A is the answer.
Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the sentence given below:Q. "Having worked all day, I was tired last night."- a)As I had worked all day, I was tired last night
- b)I worked tiringly hard all day yesterday
- c)Since I've worked all day, I am tired now
- d)Because I was tired last night, I worked all day
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the sentence given below:
Q. "Having worked all day, I was tired last night."
a)
As I had worked all day, I was tired last night
b)
I worked tiringly hard all day yesterday
c)
Since I've worked all day, I am tired now
d)
Because I was tired last night, I worked all day
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Sarita Singh answered |
Option A is the only sentence that captures the meaning of the given sentence and presents it in a clear, concise manner without adding any further errors. The other choices are incorrect because they either carry grammatical errors or change the meaning of the given sentence. Option A is the answer.
Read the passage and accordingly, fill in the blank:Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. The English ________.- a)stick fanatically to outdated things
- b)cling to everything
- c)are obstinate
- d)are old fashioned
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and accordingly, fill in the blank:
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. The English ________.
a)
stick fanatically to outdated things
b)
cling to everything
c)
are obstinate
d)
are old fashioned
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Sarita Singh answered |
Option A is the right answer because it is clearly mentioned in the passage that - 'Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance,'
Obstinate clinging means they stubbornly hold on to outdated things.
There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Options B, C, and D are the right answers.
Hence, these are incorrect.
Obstinate clinging means they stubbornly hold on to outdated things.
There is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Options B, C, and D are the right answers.
Hence, these are incorrect.
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.Q. The English act ______.- a)without thinking
- b)without arguing
- c)without speaking
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Here are a couple of generalizations about England that would be accepted by almost all observers. One is that the English are not gifted artistically. They are not as musical as the Germans or Italians. Painting and sculpture have never flourished in England as they have in France. Another is that as Europeans go, the English are not intellectual. They have a horror of abstract thought, they feel no need for any philosophy or systematic 'world-view'. Nor is this because they are 'practical', as they are so fond of claiming for themselves. One has only to look at their methods of town planning and water supply. Their obstinate clinging to everything that is out of date and a nuisance, a selling system that defies analysis and a system of weights and measures that is intelligible only to the compiler of arithmetic books, to see how little they care about mere efficiency. But they have a certain power of acting without taking thought. Their word-famed hypocrisy - their double-faced attitude towards the Empire, for instance - is bound up with this. Also, in moments of supreme crisis, the whole nation can suddenly draw together and act upon a species of instinct, really a code of conduct which is understood almost by everyone, though never formulated.
Q. The English act ______.
a)
without thinking
b)
without arguing
c)
without speaking
d)
none of the above
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Varun Kapoor answered |
The tenth sentence states that the English have a certain power of acting without thinking. It proves that A is the correct answer.
The passage doesn't talk about arguing or speaking. Hence, B and C are incorrect.
D is rejected.
The passage doesn't talk about arguing or speaking. Hence, B and C are incorrect.
D is rejected.
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