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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 1

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.

The government is taking several measures to _______________ parents to admit their children in schools instead of sending them for jobs.

I. Motivate
II. Encourage
II. Persuade

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 1

According to the given context we are talking about the fact that the government is taking steps to make sure that the parents send their children to schools rather than sell them for jobs.

All the given words fit in the given context and therefore all of them are correct for the blank given.

This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 2

Directions: Five statements are given below, labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Among these, four statements are in logical order and form coherent paragraph. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the paragraph.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 2

Only sentence 4 is mentioning something negative about the slums. The rest are about slums and they mention positive attributes of slums - 'affordable housing' in 5, 'levels of solidarity' in 1, 'sites of enterprises' in 2, 'new forms of artistic expression' in 3. So, option 4 is the odd one out.

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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 3

Directions: The following question consists of a pair of words, which have a certain relationship with each other. Select the alternative which bears the same relationship as the original pair of words does.

ATMOSPHERE : STRATOSPHERE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 3

The analogy pertains to 'part of a category'. The stratosphere is a layer in the atmosphere. Atmosphere includes other layers like troposphere, mesosphere, etc. Thus, stratosphere (part) is a part of atmosphere (category). Similarly, jets (part) are a part of the category of air-crafts. Option C is correct.

(a) - Though nimbus is a type of rain bearing cloud, the order of these two is incorrect. Cloud is not a part of the category of nimbus.
(b) - Calibration is used to rectify any supposed errors of an instrument. Calibration itself is not a 'part' of the instrument.
(c) - Rain is not a category of winter. They are separate seasons.
(d) - Molehill means 'a small mound of earth thrown up by a mole burrowing near the surface.' Humus means 'the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves'. Thus, no part-category relationship exists.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 4

Directions: The word below is provided with a context. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word in context.

Pristine: He still lives under the aura of the pristine glory of his progenitors.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 4

Pristine is old in positive sense. Hoary will have slightly negative connotations. Hence, (e)

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 5

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.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 5

Sentences A, B, D and E are interlinked as they talk about the priest's method and the school set up by him whereas sentence C talks about the shortcomings of his system.
 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 6

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. Select the most appropriate words or phrases to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

(a) The crime is of huge proportions and the (A) perpetrators / (B) perpetuators must be brought to justice immediately.
(b) Let us contribute our (A) might / (B) mite to the national cause.
(c) The (A) billowing / (B) bellowing cow is really looking for its calf.
(d) The politician has all along treated the constituency as his pocket (A) burrow / (B) borough.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 6

(A) 'Perpetrate' is 'to commit a crime'; 'perpetuate' is 'to continue'.
(B) 'Might' is 'great strength'; 'mite' is 'a very small amount'. It refers to contribution of even a small effort to the national cause.
(B) 'Billow' is 'to surge or swell'; 'bellow' is the howl of an animal.
(B) 'Burrow' is underground dwelling as of a rabbit; 'borough' is a (human) township. 'Pocket borough' is idiomatic. It refers to a borough in which the election of political representatives was controlled by one person or family.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 7

Directions: In this question, select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

The Goseck circle throws a flood of light on the Neolithic period, a stage of cultural ______________ when the ______________ life started, and people started using stone tools, experimenting in ______________ such as pottery and weaving.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 7

Here, the hint lies in 'life started, and people started using stone tools'. This shows the gradual development, which means cultural 'evolution'. Next, 'pottery and weaving' are different forms of craft. So, option C is the best answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 8

Directions: Read the passage having some numbered blanks.

Ram Singh was a _____(i)____ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous _____(ii)____ that he had shown on the battle grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor ____(iii)____ or involved in a small _____(iv)______ was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his _____(v)_____ with his ____(vi)_____. He did not want to _____(vii)_____ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _____(viii)_____.

Select the most suitable word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 8

Only valour fits here, which means boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in a battle.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 9

Directions: In the following 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.

PROBITY

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 9

'Probity' means 'the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency' and is inappropriate for 'expenses'. So, its usage is incorrect in '4'. 'Probity' in '4' needs to be replaced with 'extravagance' to make the sentence correct.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 10

Directions: In this question, you need to replace the underline part of the sentence by the most suitable idiom/expression given as option.

I was suspended for over a month while the matter was being debated.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 10

On ice (Idiom):

Suspended or left hanging.

Ex. This matter should be on ice for a while.

On cloud nine (Idiom):

Extremely happy.

Under the weather (Idiom):

Slightly unwell or in low spirits.

Ex. She was sufficiently under the weather to have to pull out of the championship"

On the rocks (Idiom):

(of a relationship or enterprise) experiencing difficulties and likely to fail.

Ex. His marriage was on the rocks.

On the scent (Idiom):

In possession of a useful clue in a search or investigation.

Ex. He might be on the scent of something.

Evidently, option A is the correct answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 11

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.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 11

The topic of beef in America has been introduced in (E), which should be followed by (B) as the introduction of 'cowboys'. Then, (A) and (C) highlight the example of Red River, which leaves (D) as the odd one out.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 12

Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Made or done without previous preparation

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 12

Impromptu means something that is made or done without previous preparation or planning. It refers to an action or performance that is spontaneous or done on the spot without any prior thought or rehearsal.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 13

Directions: Which of the phrases A, B, C and D given below each sentence should replace the word/phrase printed in bold and underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark E as the answer.

The gala event was filled with glitzy decorations, extravagant performances, and dazzling lights.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 13

Shabby (adjective): in poor condition, worn-out, or lacking elegance.
Dull (adjective): lacking interest or excitement; boring.
Plain (adjective): lacking adornment, decoration, or embellishment.
Modest (adjective): not excessive or extravagant; moderate.

The word "glitzy" suggests something flashy or glamorous. The opposite of that would be something shabby, which denotes a lack of elegance or being worn-out.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 14

The third season of / the popular television show will ends / on a grand note with / celebrities dancing and having fun.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 14

Change, ends → end.
In future indefinite tense, the first form of verb is used

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 15

Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.

made no bones about it and directly told him his offer was unacceptable.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 15

Make no bones about something:  If you make no bones about something, you don't hesitate to say something in a frank and open way.

Ex: Tom made no bones about wanting to be promoted.

This eliminates warm behavior.

Out of the rest, only being blunt fits in. Rude and discourteous do not match with the meaning conveyed above.

Hence, option C is correct.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 16

Directions: Which of the phrases A, B, C and D given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold and underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required’, Mark E as the answer.

He has visited many places all over the city looked at the perfect location to set up his factory.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 16

The sentence implies that the person (subject) is in search of a location for his factory setup. Therefore, the only participle that goes well with the context of the sentence is 'looking for'. 

Look out (Phrasal Verb): be vigilant and take notice.

Look after (Phrasal Verb): take care of

Look forward to (Phrasal Verb): await eagerly 

Look for (Phrasal Verb): to hope to get something that you want or need

Clearly, 'looking for' replaces the bold part most appropriately. 

Hence, option B is correct.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 17

In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the five alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The university has implemented a new policy of online learning to cater to students’ needs during the pandemic. __________.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 17

The statement suggests that the university has implemented a new policy of online learning to cater to students’ needs during the pandemic, indicating that the university may be adapting to the changing circumstances and providing alternative modes of education. Option C explains that the policy has been well-received by students who prefer online learning over traditional classroom settings, indicating that the policy may be successful in meeting the students’ preferences and needs.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 18

Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). These words may or may not be placed at their correct places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no arrangement is required then mark option (E) as your answer.

The singular blusters(A) the SC has shown in the case of the Republic TV chief, who urgency(B) away each night as a megaphone of those in power, who gets shed(C)the entire Union Cabinet to virtually(D) twitter tears for press freedom, fits a dismal pattern.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 18

‘Urgency’ means importance requiring swift action. ‘The singular urgency the SC has shown’ makes perfect sense. ‘Blusters’ means talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect. ‘the Republic TV chief, who blusters away each night’ is the perfect choice. This follows option B. The other words arrangement according to this option also makes perfect sense.

After rearrangement, the correct sentence will be “The singular urgency the SC has shown in the case of the Republic TV chief, who blusters away each night as a megaphone of those in power, who gets virtually the entire Union Cabinet to shed twitter tears for press freedom, fits a dismal pattern. ”

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 19

Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Drug which causes people to sleep easily

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 19

soporific (N.) : a drug making you want to go to sleep

poppy (N.) : a wild/garden plant, with a large delicate flower that is usually red, and small black seeds

beguile (V.) : to trick somebody into doing something, by being nice to them

pedant (N.) : a person who is too concerned with small detail/ rules especially when learning/ teaching

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 20

Directions: Every sentence is divided into four sections (1, 2, 3). There is some error in one of these sections. Read the sentence carefully and mark the incorrect section. However, if you feel the sentence contains no error, mark part '4'.

Although he was late (1)/ but he stopped on the way(2)/ to have coffee with his friends. (3) / No error. (4)

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 20

but he stopped on the way is the mistake. 

The conjunction has been wrongly used. Although is always followed by yet and never by but. The conjunction 'Although ------ yet' is used to express two contrary qualities or actions of a person. 

The correct sentence will be: Although he was late, yet he stopped on the way to have coffee with his friends.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 21

Guess the correct Synonym of the following word: 

CORPULENT

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 21

Meaning of corpulent: Fat

Similar Words: 

  • obese
  • overweight
  • plump

Additional Information:

  • Meaning of Lean: to move the top part of your body and head forwards, backward or to the side
  • Meaning of Gaunt: very thin because of hunger, illness, etc.
  • Meaning of Emaciated: extremely thin and weak because of illness, lack of food, etc.
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 22

DirectionsIn questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.

Q. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 22

One word substitution is Agenda.

Schedule: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

Timetable: A chart showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or aircraft.a chart showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or aircraft.

Agenda: A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 23

Find  the word most appropriate for Blank no.  30

Our study about women’s place in Indian society is mainly based on urban, professional and educated Indian women. Deep in the rural heartland of the country, the rapidly changing world has not even touched the (29)____ of the life of a women. Most men of orthodox families take (30)____ in revealing that their (31)____ folk stay in ‘purdah’, a shield that (32)____ a woman of the joys of free nature. Still more alarming are the (33)____ of atrocities of women (34)____ incidents at Bantala, Singur and Birati are (35)____

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 23

Orthodox means following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion. And 
pride describes a feeling of happiness that comes from achieving something.
This is the most suitable option.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 24

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. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 24

go off at a tangent. to suddenly start talking or thinking about a completely new subject.

Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. change the subject immediately.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 25

Find the correctly spelt words.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 25

► Correctly spelt: Bouquet
► Meaning: Bouquet meaning an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 26

If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be ____ by the customs authority.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 26

Confiscated means taken or seized with authority

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 27

Sixty miles / are / a good distance / No error.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 27

The sentence "Sixty miles are a good distance" is incorrect. It should be "Sixty miles is a good distance" because "sixty miles" is considered a singular quantity. Therefore, the error is in part 2.

So, the correct choice is:

2.   Are.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 28

It is said that achievement _________________ the best in a person.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 28

"It is said that achievement brings out the best in a person”.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 29

After Sheetu ...... the magazines and novels, she decided to go out and meet some friends.        

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 29

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the sentence:
"After Sheetu ...... the magazines and novels, she decided to go out and meet some friends."
The sentence indicates that Sheetu completed the action of reading magazines and novels before deciding to go out and meet her friends. Therefore, we need to use the past perfect tense to indicate the completion of the action before another past action.
Let's evaluate each option:
A: "read" - This is the simple past tense, indicating a past action. However, it does not convey that the action was completed before the decision to go out and meet friends. Incorrect.
B: "had been reading" - This is the past perfect continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action that started before another past action. However, it does not convey that the action was completed before the decision to go out and meet friends. Incorrect.
C: "had read" - This is the correct answer. The past perfect tense "had read" indicates that the action of reading magazines and novels was completed before the decision to go out and meet friends. Correct.
D: "will have read" - This is the future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a future time. It does not fit the context of the sentence. Incorrect.
E: "reading" - This is the present participle form, indicating an ongoing action in the present. It does not fit the context of the sentence. Incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: "had read."
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 30

Direction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Elevation

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 3 - Question 30

The word Elevation (Noun) means to increase in the level of something.
The word Depression (Noun) means: the state of feeling very sad and without hope; part of a surface; that is lower than the parts around it. 

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