Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A lady who remains unmarried:
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Rearrange the following five sentences in proper sequence so as to for a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
Which sentence should come first in the paragraph?
Direction: There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (option 1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Sentence: However, it has also led to a significant digital divide, with many communities lacking access to these essential services.
Paragraph: In the 21st century, the Internet has become a basic necessity, akin to utilities like water and electricity. (1) It is central to our daily lives, facilitating everything from communication and education to commerce and entertainment. (2) Governments worldwide are investing heavily in expanding broadband infrastructure to ensure universal access. (3) These efforts underscore the critical importance of the Internet in modern society. (4).
Directions: The passage below is followed by some questions based on its content. Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.
Language, the quintessential hallmark of human civilization, is an ever-evolving entity. Its evolution is not merely a chronicle of words coming in and out of use but a complex interplay of social, cultural, and technological forces. The journey of language through the ages is marked by periods of rapid evolution and long stretches of relative stability.
The advent of the printing press in the 15th century, for instance, standardized written forms of language and slowed the pace of change. However, the digital age has accelerated language evolution once again. The internet, with its unprecedented reach and interactivity, has democratized language, allowing new words and phrases to spread and evolve at a pace never seen before.
Slang, once confined to specific regions or groups, now achieves global recognition through social media and online communities. The influence of technology is evident in the emergence of terms like "selfie" or "hashtag," which have become ingrained in everyday language. Moreover, the rise of emoji as a form of communication reflects the human propensity for visual expression, harking back to the earliest forms of written language in pictographs.
Yet, language evolution is not without its challenges. The rapid adoption of new terms and the concurrent obsolescence of others can lead to generational divides in communication. Furthermore, the dominance of English on the global stage raises concerns about linguistic diversity and the preservation of minority languages.
As we navigate the 21st century, the evolution of language continues to mirror the complexities of human society. It stands as a testament to our adaptability and creativity, but also poses questions about the future of communication and cultural identity.
Q. According to the passage, how has the digital age affected language evolution?
Direction: A sentence is given below with three words highlighted in underline. Select the option that gives the correct set of words. In case the sentence is correct, select ‘no improvement required’.
He was not at all ready to except that his father was no more although he was all adverse to his advise regarding any matter during his lifetime.
Finding a/an ____________ candidate for the job is not easy.
Find out the Synonym of the following word:
QUARANTINE
Fill in the blank (9) from suitable given options:
Leadership is one element, probably the most important element, of the overall managerial job. For managerial effectiveness, leadership quality is (1)____. Leadership is not status or (2)____ but rather it is having (3)____ over others. Managers are required to (4)____ the objectives; leadership is exercised to (5)____ them. Leadership is an individual (6)____and is proportional to individual’s own personal (7)____ to get people to do as he (8)____. Thus leadership can stimulate and (9)____ people to get their willingness and (10)____ for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization.
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
Piyush behaves strangely at times and, therefore, nobody gets ____ with him.
DIRECTIONS: The following question contains an idiom and its usage in a sentence, followed by five possible meanings labelled A, B, C, D and E. Pick out the right meaning of the idiom in question and mark your answer accordingly.
Q.
Cool as a cucumber.
She was "cool as a cucumber".
Permanent damage can be caused by prolonged ___________ to the sun.
The fight for liberation brings ............ the best and the noblest qualities in mankind.
Direction: In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful?
The protests in Guwahati were the most intense so far and some of the infrastructure being built for the ____________ between PM Abe and PM Modi were ____________ and burnt by the protesters.
Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
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Directions: Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in.
Directions: The following question has two blanks. In each blank a preposition has been omitted. Choose the set of prepositions for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.
Farmers played a role in the loss of the NDA government in 2004, and the first UPA regime sought to meet some of their concerns __________ an increase in public spending in rural areas, __________ through agricultural plans in each state, a focus on agricultural credit and enhanced extension activities, and the rural employment guarantee scheme.
Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence has been broken into four parts with one word highlighted in underline in each fragment. From the given options, identify the word which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning.
The government revealed that (A)/ it had initiated a move (B)/ to amend the (C)/ RTI Act two years ago. (D)
Both sides in the election contest are throwing accusations at each other. The Gore supporters claim that Governor Bush is trying to thwart the will of the people. The Bush supporters say that Mr. Gore is trying to create votes or assign choices to people who did not really cast votes for president. What does “thwart” mean?
India's Founding Fathers strongly believed in women's suffrage. In other countries, only men could vote until mid 20th century. What is “suffrage”?