TOPIC: Practice set
Directions (1-5): The question consists of six statements labelled A, B, C, D, E and F which when logically ordered form a coherent passage. Choose the option that represents the most logical order.
(A) It has professionally managed residences, golf courses, tennis courts and 10 miles of beach along the island.
(B)That reputation only grew in the first nine months of the virus.
(C)The retreat has long been regarded a safe destination.
(D)In recent years, Kiawah Island has built a reputation as a mecca for well-heeled families nationally.
(E)The distinctive features of Kiawah Island itself have also contributed to boosting its already-strong appeal during the novel coronavirus period.
(F) Collectively, it contributed to making social distancing readily manageable even before the term “social distancing” was invented.
Q1. Which among the following will be the fourth sentence of the paragraph after the rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) C
(c) E
(d) A
(e) B
Q2. Which among the following will be the second sentence of the paragraph after the rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) E
(d) F
(e) A
Q3. Which among the following will be the fifth sentence of the paragraph after the rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) C
(c) F
(d) B
(e) E
Q4. Which among the following will be the FIRST sentence of the paragraph after the rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) D
(c) C
(d) F
(e) A
Q5. Which among the following will be the third sentence of the paragraph after the rearrangement?
(a) F
(b) D
(c) E
(d) B
(e) C
Direction (6-10): In the following passage, some blanks are given and against each blank five alternative words are suggested. Choose the correct alternative to complete the passage in a meaningful way.
A vaccine, under ordinary circumstances, has (6) _______________ for the realms of health and medicine. But these are not ordinary times. The transformation of Covid-19 vaccines into a tool of diplomacy is a (7) _______________ to the uniqueness of the hour. It has been reported that Israel obtained the release of one of its prisoners after agreeing to finance an unspecified number of coronavirus vaccines for its (8) _______________, Syria. India, too, has not been averse to use ‘vaccine diplomacy’ to its advantage. New Delhi has (9) _______________ its regional and international standing by sending free Covid-19 medication to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Seychelles. That India remains keen to maintain this momentum was (10) _______________ from the prime minister’s welcome comments that were made at a recent workshop that was attended by health and diplomatic representatives of a number of Asian nations, including — significantly — Pakistan.
Q6.
(a) Subversions
(b) Implications
(c) Expressions
(d) Denunciation
(e) Disapproval
Q7.
(a) Sudden
(b) Existence
(c) Absolute
(d) Despotic
(e) Testament
Q8.
(a) Reticence
(b) Particular
(c) Adversary
(d) Hesitancy
(e) Exemption
Q9.
(a) Bolstered
(b) Emphasized
(c) Encouraged
(d) Disrepair
(e) Exhorted
Q10.
(a) Successful
(b) Fortify
(c) Disreputable
(d) Evident
(e) Reinforce
Direction (11-15): In the questions given below, a sentence has been broken down into four fragments labeled (A), (B), (C) and (D) and arranged, not necessarily in the correct order. You have to find the correct order of arrangement from the options given below. In case, the sentence is correct in its original form, please select (E) as your answer.
Q11. moving from one room in your house (A)/ a change of scenery, even if it’s just (B)/to another, combined with movement helps (C)/to clear your mind and help you reset your focus (D)
(a) CBAD
(b) BACD
(c) BADC
(d) DACB
(e) No rearrangement required
Q12. many mountains to climb as they (A)/battle to introduce successful vehicles (B)/ new and established carmakers have (C)/in an increasingly crowded marketplace (D)
(a) CABD
(b) CBAD
(c) DBCA
(d) DABC
(e) No rearrangement required
Q13. yourself and your resources to it (A)/ out if you have the right startup (B)/ it’s imperative to try to figure (C)/ idea before fully committing (D)
(a) ACBD
(b) BCDA
(c) CABD
(d) CBDA
(e) No rearrangement required
Q14. one of the most prevalent myths (A)/ or sunblock on cold or cloudy days (B)/ that you don’t need to apply sunscreen (C)when it comes to sun protection is (D)
(a) BCAD
(b) CDBA
(c) ADCB
(d) DCAB
(e) No rearrangement required
Q15. through them obviously does not have any benefit (A)/and taking breaks, as simply putting (B)/them on your schedule and constantly working (C)/ be diligent about both scheduling (D)/
(a) DACB
(b) DBCA
(c) CBDA
d) BCAD
(e) No rearrangement required
Solutions
S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences is DBECAF.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences is DBECAF.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences is DBECAF.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences is DBECAF.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given sentences is DBECAF.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. ‘Implications’ will fit in the blank to make the paragraph meaningful. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
Implications: the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
Subversions: the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution.
Expressions: the action of making known one’s thoughts or feelings.
Denunciation: public condemnation of someone or something.
Disapproval: possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.
S7. Ans. (e)
Sol. ‘Testament’ will fit in the blank to make the paragraph meaningful. Hence, option (e) is the right answer choice.
Existence: the fact or state of living or having objective reality.
Sudden: occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning.
Absolute: not qualified or diminished in any way; total.
Despotic: of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.
Testament: something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality.
S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. ‘Adversary’ will fit in the blank to make the paragraph meaningful. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
Reticence: the quality of being reticent; reserve.
Particular: used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class.
Adversary: one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Hesitancy: the quality or state of being hesitant.
Exemption: the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. ‘Bolstered’ will fit in the blank to make the paragraph meaningful. Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
Bolstered: provided with padded support.
Emphasized: give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.
Encouraged: give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Disrepair: poor condition of a building or structure due to neglect.
Exhorted: strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. ‘Evident’ will fit in the blank to make the paragraph meaningful. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
Successful: accomplishing a desired aim or result.
Fortify: provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.
Disreputable: not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
Evident: clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Reinforce: strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material.
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given fragments is BACD. The sentence after rearrangement is,
A change of scenery, even if it’s just moving from one room in your house to another, combined with movement helps to clear your mind and help you reset your focus.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given fragments is CABD. The sentence after rearrangement is,
New and established carmakers have many mountains to climb as they battle to introduce successful vehicles in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer choice.
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given fragments is CBDA. The sentence after rearrangement is,
It’s imperative to try to figure out if you have the right startup idea before fully committing yourself and your resources to it.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice.
S14. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given fragments is ADCB. The sentence after rearrangement is,
One of the most prevalent myths when it comes to sun protection is that you don’t need to apply sunscreen or sunblock on cold or cloudy days.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct sequence of the given fragments is DBCA. The sentence after rearrangement is,
Be diligent about both scheduling and taking breaks, as simply putting them on your schedule and constantly working through them obviously does not have any benefit.
Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
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