Directions (1-5): Which of the following phrases given
below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make
the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given
alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the
grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e)
i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.
Q1.
She gave him this little money that she could spare then.
(a)
few little money
(b)
a little money
(c)
some of little money
(d)
no little money
(e)
No correction required
Q2.
Mr. Sharma teaches very well, isn’t it?
(a)
wasn’t it?
(b)
didn’t it?
(c)
does he?
(d)
doesn’t he?
(e)
No correction required
Q3.
India and Russia are expected to ink defense dealing worth billions of
dollars during the meeting in Goa between Modi and Putin.
(a)
be inked defense dealing
(b)
ink defense dealing with
(c)
ink defense deals
(d)
ink defending deal
(e)
No correction required
Q4.
Supposing if you are arrested, what will you do?
(a)
In case you are
(b)
When if you are
(c)
Even if you are
(d)
As if you are
(e)
No correction required
Q5.
How long were you learning English?
(a)
you were
(b)
are you
(c)
had you
(d)
have you been
(e)
No correction required
Directions
(6-10): Rearrange the following six
sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a
meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A)
Is there learning when you are merely accumulating knowledge and
gathering information?
(B)
As a student of engineering, you study mathematics , and so on;
you are learning, informing yourself about the subject.
(C)
We can say that the additive process that we now call learning
is not learning; rather it is merely a cultivation of memory, which becomes
mechanical; and a mind that functions mechanically like a machine, is not
capable of learning.
(D)
What do you mean by learning?
(E)
You are accumulating knowledge in order to use that knowledge in
practical ways.
(F)
Your learning is accumulative and additive.
Q6.
Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence?
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
E
Q7.
Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence?
(a)
F
(b)
A
(c)
B
(d)
C
(e)
D
Q8.
Which of the following would be the THIRD sentence?
(a)
B
(b)
F
(c)
A
(d)
E
(e)
C
Q9.
Which of the following would be the FOURTH sentence?
(a)
D
(b)
C
(c)
E
(d)
A
(e)
F
Q10.
Which of the following would be the LAST(SIXTH) sentence?
(a)
A
(b)
D
(c)
F
(d)
E
(e)
C
Directions (11-15): In the passage given below there
are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the
appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence
without altering the meaning of the statement.
Q11.
Our brains and our minds are the (11)……….. of the same time frame
as the universe. Hence, we cannot think anything (12)……….. what
exists in the Universe. Thus, our widest dreams and imaginations have roots and
templates (13)………… in the Universe and points to the existence
of ideas and designs beyond our surroundings. We can (14)…………. this
knowledge base through (15)…………. mental faculties via sanyam and
yoga.
(a)
brand
(b)
cause
(c)
products
(d)
stock
(e)
fruit
Q12.
Our brains and our minds are the (11)……….. of the same time frame
as the universe. Hence, we cannot think anything (12)……….. what
exists in the Universe. Thus, our widest dreams and imaginations have roots and
templates (13)………… in the Universe and points to the existence
of ideas and designs beyond our surroundings. We can (14)…………. this
knowledge base through (15)…………. mental faculties via sanyam and
yoga.
(a)
close
(b)
beyond
(c)
inside
(d)
after
(e)
apart
Q13.
Our brains and our minds are the (11)……….. of the same time frame
as the universe. Hence, we cannot think anything (12)……….. what
exists in the Universe. Thus, our widest dreams and imaginations have roots and
templates (13)………… in the Universe and points to the existence
of ideas and designs beyond our surroundings. We can (14)…………. this
knowledge base through (15)…………. mental faculties via sanyam and
yoga.
(a)
about
(b)
another
(c)
somewhere
(d)
where
(e)
elsewhere
Q14.
Our brains and our minds are the (11)……….. of the same time frame
as the universe. Hence, we cannot think anything (12)……….. what
exists in the Universe. Thus, our widest dreams and imaginations have roots and
templates (13)………… in the Universe and points to the existence
of ideas and designs beyond our surroundings. We can (14)…………. this
knowledge base through (15)…………. mental faculties via sanyam and
yoga.
(a)
contact
(b)
access
(c)
open
(d)
enter
(e)
connive
Q15.
Our brains and our minds are the (11)……….. of the same time frame
as the universe. Hence, we cannot think anything (12)……….. what
exists in the Universe. Thus, our widest dreams and imaginations have roots and
templates (13)………… in the Universe and points to the existence
of ideas and designs beyond our surroundings. We can (14)…………. this
knowledge base through (15)…………. mental faculties via sanyam and
yoga.
(a)
high
(b)
delighted
(c)
registered
(d)
enhanced
(e)
puzzled
Solutions
S1.
Ans.(b)
Sol.
‘a little money’ as ‘little money’ means almost no money
S2.
Ans.(d)
Sol.
‘doesn’t he?’ as it fits according to the tense in the preceded part of
the sentence because the rule of question tag states the same.
S3.
Ans.(c)
Sol.
‘ink defense deals’ is the only alternative which is contextually and
grammatically correct.
S4.
Ans.(a)
Sol.
‘In case you are’ is the grammatically correct alternative
S5.
Ans.(d)
Sol.
‘have you been’ is the correct alternative
S6.
Ans.(d)
Sol.
(What do you mean by learning? Is there learning when you are merely
accumulating knowledge and gathering information? As a student of engineering,
you study mathematics , and so on; you
are learning, informing yourself about the subject. You are accumulating
knowledge in order to use that knowledge in practical ways. Your learning is
accumulative and additive. We can say that the additive process that we now
call learning is not learning; rather it is merely a cultivation of memory,
which becomes mechanical; and a mind that functions mechanically like a
machine, is not capable of learning.)
The
correct sequence is DABEFC; D
S7.
Ans.(b)
Sol.
A
S8.
Ans.(a)
Sol.
B
S9.
Ans.(c)
Sol.
E
S10.
Ans.(e)
Sol.
C
S11.
Ans.(c)
Sol.
products
S12.
Ans.(b)
Sol.
beyond
S13.
Ans.(c)
Sol.
somewhere
S14.
Ans.(b)
Sol.
access
S15.
Ans.(d)
Sol.
enhanced
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