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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 1

To leave someone in the lurch  

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 1

Definition of leave (someone) in the lurch
: to leave (someone) without help or protection when it is needed

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 2

The principal advantage of having a clear cut objective of business is that it does not derail; the enterprise does not stray ...(1)... the direct route that it has set for ...(2)... Enterprises with well-defined objectives can conveniently undertake ...(3)... and follow long range development policies. Recognition of objectives ...(4)... the temptation to compromise long range ...(5)... for short term gains and improves coordination in work and consistency in policy.

What will come in Option Two?

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 2

1. Others is plural and enterprises is also therefor it does not.
2. Industry and enterprises are synonyms.
3. Government may be occur but above paragraph is not about govt enterprises.
Itself used because its in possessive case.
 

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Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 3

To err is ...... to forgive divine.

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

To err is human, to forgive divine.
A commonly used proverb which means that it is natural for a man to make mistakes but the one who forgives (another) easily acts godlike (divine).

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 4

Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever ...(1)... produced at whatever prices they chose. But ...(2)... increasing competition, customers began to ...(3)... and choose. Imports suddenly became ...(4)... available and that too at cheaper ...(5)...

 

What will come in Option Three?

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 4

Customers began to pick and choose

So option C is correct

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 5

Directions: In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with one word highlighted in underline. From the given options, identify the sentence which expresses a meaning opposite to the given sentence, with the highlighted word replaced by a word of the opposite meaning.

The majority held that the devotees of Lord Ayyappa do not constitute a separate religious denomination.

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

The underlineld word "separate" means disconnected .  Synonyms: Free, independent, isolated  Antonyms: United, connected, associated  Clearly option B united expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence. Hence option B is correct. 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 6

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 - 5 - Question 6

1254 form a logical paragraph as an introduction to Destiny and Spirituality.
The 5th statement depicts the quality (as talked of in Statement 2) of destiny and spirituality - one being conscious and the other unconsciousness. Statement 4 provides conclusion about these two.
The 3rd statement is about destiny only, whereas the other sentences compare destiny with spirituality.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 7

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 global financial institution has advocated _________ reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend _________ traditional land use.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 7

The global financial institution has advocated ________ reforms that favour agribusiness and ignore peasants and indigenous peoples whose livelihoods depend _________ traditional land use.

In the context of the sentence, the preposition following the verb 'advocated' must be 'for'.
Advocate (Verb):
to speak in support of an idea or course of action.
Ex. The organization advocates for human rights.
Now, as we know that the verb 'depend' is followed by the preposition 'on', 'on' is the perfect choice for the blank 2.

Option C is hence the correct answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 8

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.

A slew __________ new problems emerged directly __________ the government policies.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 8

A slew __________ new problems emerged directly __________ the government policies.

In the given sentence, ‘slew’ means ‘a large number or quantity of something’.

Evidently, the preposition that makes perfect sense in blank 1 is ‘of’.

This eliminates options A and D.

The sentence talks of problems arising out of government policies.

Hence, ‘from’ is the most appropriate preposition for blank 2.

So, option C is the correct answer.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 9

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.

Shah lambasted Congress (A)/ stating that Congress is (B)/ resisting the move to (C)/ safeguard its vote - bank. (D)

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 9

All the given options except option C represents the synonyms of those 4. bold ones.Only 'heeding'(to pay attention towards something or confirm) is the opposite of "resisting" which means to oppose something.

New Sentence - Shah lamabasted Congress stating that Congress is heeding the move to safeguard its vote-bank.

Hence option C is the correct answer. 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 10

Directions: In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer. 

Fudge 

I. All the participants were treated with a square of fudge at the entrance of the conference.

II. The government has been fudging the figures of GDP to show that the economy is in the pink of its health.

III. This new offer of settlement is excellent going by the terms and conditions and it seems the management really wants it to be the fudge that has been missing from the negotiations. 

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 10

Sentence I: All the participants were treated with a square of fudge at the entrance of the conference.  Here, the word ‘fudge’ means a chewy and soft sweet made from sugar. It is generally used to denote the quantity of ice cream such as a fudge of ice cream.

Sentence II: The government has been fudging the figures of GDP to show that the economy is in the pink of its health.  In this sentence, it implies that the government has been manipulating the figures to serve its own purpose.

Sentence III: This new offer of settlement is excellent going by the terms and conditions and it seems the management really wants it to be the fudge that has been missing from the negotiations.

Here, the word ‘fudge’ is used in the wrong sense since it actually refers to a compromise or settlement to win hearts temporarily whereas in the given sentence, it has been shown in the good sense.  

So, option A is the correct choice. 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 11

Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below.

1. Officials of the Russian-American Company reasoned that a permanent settlement along the more temperate shores of California could serve both as a source of food and a base for exploiting the abundant sea otters in the region.
2. The Russians had begun their expansion into the North American continent in 1741 with a massive scientific expedition to Alaska.
3. By the early 19th century, the semi-governmental Russian-American Company was actively competing with British and American fur-trading interests as far south as the shores of Spanish-controlled California.
4. As a growing empire with a long Pacific coastline, Russia was in many ways well positioned to play a leading role in the settlement and development of the West.
5. Returning with news of abundant sea otters, the explorers inspired Russian investment in the Alaskan fur trade and some permanent settlement.
6. Russia's Alaskan colonists found it difficult to produce their own food because of the short growing season of the far north.

Q. Which of following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 11

The context is about Russian attempt to expand their region. Sentence 4 is the leading sentence. It introduces Russia - a growing empire. The words 'begun their expansion' in 2 link with 'as a growing empire' in sentence 4. The word 'explorers' in 5 links with 'expedition' in 2. 'Fur-trading interests' in 3 refer to 'fur trade' in 5. So, 3 follows 5. The sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3. The explorers had excited the Russians for fur trade in Alaska but there was conflict of interest. Russians also found it difficult to produce food there (sentence 6) and the alternative is provided in sentence 1 (reasoned that... California could serve both as a source of food). So, the final sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3-6-1.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 12

Directions: The following question has a paragraph from which one sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. 

That old access road was once a sealed highway that sliced through wilderness connecting Isaan with Bangkok. However, in the 1980s this forest block was declared a national park and a contiguous forest to the south was gazetted as a national park the following year. The road was then decommissioned in favor of wildlife, forming part of what is now known as the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ________. This sprawling tropical forest dodged a bullet with the closure of that road, though a highway, set to widen and upgrade, and a bullet train whizzing down from Yunnan, China will one day pass close.  

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 12

This is one of the last places you’ll find a breeding population of Indochinese tigers.

The paragraph is about the old access road that was once a sealed highway and then it was declared a national park and a contiguous forest. The sentences before the blank talks about the decommissioning of the road to wildlife while sentence after the blank talks about passing of the bullet train through the forest. Hence the blank must be filled by the sentence related to these statements. Going through the sentences, we can infer that sentence (E) goes correctly with the paragraph. Other sentences are irrelevant. 

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 13

Directions: The question contains a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by some pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

DOUGH : BREAD

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 13

The first is the main ingredient for making the second. 'Dough' is used to make bread. 'Words' are used in speech and they alone can make a speech.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 14

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.

NADIR  

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 14

'Nadir' means 'the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation'. It is used to describe the worst moment, or the moment of least hope and least achievement. In option (c), the word 'nadir' is used to describe a person. This makes the usage incorrect as it is illogical to say that a person is the worst moment or nadir.
In option (a), the word is used to describe the worst period of musical expression. In option (b), it means that the defeat proved to be the lowest point in someone's career. Option (d) states that a particular season of the game might have reached its lowest point when the Eagles lost to the New Orleans Saints.
Thus, only in option (c) is the usage of 'nadir' incorrect.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 15

Directions: Spot the error in the underlined part of the sentence and choose the correct sentence accordingly.

There has been heightened concern among India's civil society about the threats for the environment caused by the pressures of development and industrialization.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 15
  • 'Among' vs 'Within', the latter is a better preposition in the context.
  • 'Threats to the environment' is idiomatically correct.
  • There is no need to change 'India's civil society'.
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 16

In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history, Ben Stokes upped the tempo in a five-and-a-half hour-long stay of 219 balls including 11 fours and 8 sixes that saw him finish on a 135 not out as England squared the five-match series.

Based on their connotations in the given passage, which one of the following meanings DOES NOT match?

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 16

Squared means ‘making the score even/equal’ and the meaning given in the option is incorrect.

“Upped the tempo” means to increase the interest toward the game by playing so long.

“Saw him finish” means playing so long and making so many runs results in making 135 runs and equals the five matches series.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 17

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 - 5 - Question 17

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 - 5 - Question 18

Fill in the blank (10) 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.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 18

The correct option is B.
Thus leadership can stimulate and motivate people to get their willingness and commitment for achieving the proposed objectives of the organization. This means that a person gets motivated and committed to his objectives.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 19

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. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 19

to bell the cat: take the danger of a shared enterprise upon oneself.

Hence, the correct answer is option a i.e. to take lead in danger.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 20

Find the correctly spelt words.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 20

► Correctly spelt: Forecast
► Meaning: A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 21

The grapes are now ____ enough to be picked.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 21

The word that we use to signify that fruits are ready is ripe. Therefore, the correct sentence here is that the grapes in the vineyard were ripe enough to be picked.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 22

The stuents were / awating for / the arrival of the chief guest / No error.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 22

The verb await itself means to wait for somebody/something. Therefore, in option B either remove "for" after awaiting or replace "awaiting" with "waiting".

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 23

Since the beginning of history

P: have managed to catch
Q: the Eskimos and Red Indians
R: by a very difficult method
S: a few specimens of this aquatic animal

The Proper sequence should be:

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 23

The correct order will be:
Since the beginning of history → the Eskimos and Red Indians (Q)→ have managed to catch (P)→ a few specimens of this aquatic animal (S)→ by a very difficult method. (R)

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 24

I do not know what _________ my father choose that particular school.        

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 24

The correct answer is C: made.
Explanation:
To determine why the father chose a particular school, we need to understand the action or decision made by the father. Let's analyze the options:
A: happened - This option does not make sense in the context of the sentence. It implies that something occurred without any deliberate action or decision.
B: controlled - This option suggests that the father had control over the choice of school. However, it is more appropriate to use a verb that relates to decision-making rather than control.
C: made - This option is the correct answer. "Made" implies that the father actively decided or chose the particular school.
D: asked - This option does not fit the context. "Asked" implies seeking information or advice, which does not align with the sentence.
E: thrilled - This option does not fit the context. "Thrilled" refers to a feeling of excitement or happiness and does not provide an explanation for why the father chose the school.
Therefore, the most suitable option is C: made.
Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 25

Teetotaller means

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 25

Teetotaller means a person who never drinks alcohol.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 26

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 26

without the other's coming too

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 27

LIGHT:BLIND

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 27

Absence of Light will make Blind and absence of Speech will make Dumb.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 28

FEEBLE

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 28

The synonym is FEEBLE is weak.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 29

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank. You have to fill the blank with one of the words given as options in order to make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct.

The recent protests in China happened for a variety of reasons _______________ from unfavourable working conditions to bank failures.

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 29

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:

Span (verb): extend across.

Extend (verb): cause to cover a wider area or make larger.

Vary (verb): differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.

Range (verb): extend between specified limits.

The idea here is to express that there was a huge range of reasons why the protests in China had started. Grammatically only a verb in ‘-ing’ form will fit the blank, this eliminates ‘span’, ‘extended’ and ‘vary’. Now, between ‘scoping’ and ‘ranging’, ‘ranging’ is a better option to be placed before ‘from’.

Hence, option d is correct.

Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 30

Directions: A sentence is given here with a blank and you need to fill the blank choosing the word/words given below. If all the words given can fill the blank appropriately, choose ‘All are correct’ as your answer.

Scientists don't know why the titanosaurs were so big, but have a good idea as to how they developed their _______________ bulk.

I. Massive
II. Enormous
III. Immense

Detailed Solution for Mock Test: Verbal Ability - 5 - Question 30

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:
Massive (adjective): exceptionally large.
Enormous (adjective): very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Immense (adjective): extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
The idea is here is to express the huge bulk which the titanosaurs had, thus all the adjectives in I, II and III are correct fit contextually and grammatically to qualify noun ‘bulk’.
Hence, the correct answer is option C. 

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