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Q1:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The phrase 'team building exercises' may be new but the reality is not. Its origins go back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments. A crucial event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy). There are pros and cons to both approaches. The advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning how to work more effectively together as a team.

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'Crucial' from the options given :

decisive

essential

insignificant

immature

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q2:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The phrase 'team building exercises' may be new but the reality is not. Its origins go back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments. A crucial event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy). There are pros and cons to both approaches. The advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning how to work more effectively together as a team.

Choose the option that is the Antonym of the word 'Descendent'

grandchildren

heir

ancestor

children

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The phrase 'team building exercises' may be new but the reality is not. Its origins go back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments. A crucial event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy). There are pros and cons to both approaches. The advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning how to work more effectively together as a team.

Match the task given in List - I with the appropriate example given in List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) substitute team task | (I) eg. a few days of outdoor activities | | (B) knights did military trainings | (II) eg. plan company strategy | | (C) team events of group of knights | (III) eg. individual Jousting | | (D) real task | (IV) eg. real battle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The phrase 'team building exercises' may be new but the reality is not. Its origins go back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments. A crucial event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy). There are pros and cons to both approaches. The advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning how to work more effectively together as a team.

According to the passage, the reality of 'team-building exercise' is that, it is _______.

advanced

new

ancient

modern

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The phrase 'team building exercises' may be new but the reality is not. Its origins go back at least as far as the medieval tournaments. These provided knights with military training and the opportunity to make reputations. Individual jousting and hand-to hand combat came first. Then there were team events. In these, a group of knights fought against another group. These teams often stayed together and fought side-by-side in real battle. Team games today, such as football, baseball, cricket and hockey, are the distant descendants of such medieval tournaments. A crucial event in the movement from being a group to becoming a team can be the team building exercise. This can be based upon either (1) a substitute team task (for example, a business case study or a few days of outdoor activities) or (2) a real task (for example, going away for a weekend to plan company strategy). There are pros and cons to both approaches. The advantage of a substitute task type of event is that success or failure is not of paramount importance. Nor are there any technological or professional challenges to meet, so that people can concentrate on the essential issue of learning how to work more effectively together as a team.

According to the passage, a group of knights fought against another group in _______. (A) cricket (B) hockey (C) baseball (D) real battle Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(C) Only

(D) Only

(A) Only

(B) Only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living. Discard your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens. It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the 'enlightened mind' - the Japanese characters for which depict a 'clean mind' - refers to this 'refreshment' of the spirit. The act of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us. But if you want to improve the way things are, if you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

What is the fundamental tenet of 'simple living ?'

Realising that we are lacking in something.

Feeling energised everyday.

The act of letting go.

The act of attaining enlightenment.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living. Discard your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens. It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the 'enlightened mind' - the Japanese characters for which depict a 'clean mind' - refers to this 'refreshment' of the spirit. The act of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us. But if you want to improve the way things are, if you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

Which among the following give a similar context to the word 'part' as used in the fourth paragraph of the passage?

She is an essential part of the school.

Difficulties are part and parcel of life.

I am going to take part in the competition.

We must part our ways from the evil.

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living. Discard your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens. It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the 'enlightened mind' - the Japanese characters for which depict a 'clean mind' - refers to this 'refreshment' of the spirit. The act of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us. But if you want to improve the way things are, if you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

Which among the following provide similar meaning to the word 'discard' as used in paragraph 5 of the passage. (A) Detach (B) Let go (C) Derived (D) Disaster (E) Disadvantage Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) and (B) Only

(A) and (C) Only

(C) and (D) Only

(D) and (E) Only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living. Discard your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens. It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the 'enlightened mind' - the Japanese characters for which depict a 'clean mind' - refers to this 'refreshment' of the spirit. The act of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us. But if you want to improve the way things are, if you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

What can be the appropriate title for the passage?

Detachment - A key to simple living

Enlightenment

Burdens are a part of life

Japanese way to improve

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

When things aren't going well, we tend to think we are lacking in something. But if we want to change our current situation, we should first part with something, before we look to acquire something else. This is a fundamental tenet of simple living. Discard your attachments. Let go of your assumptions. Reduce your possessions. Living simply is also about discarding your physical and mental burdens. It's amazing how refreshed we can feel after a good cry. Crying clears out whatever weight you were carrying in your heart. You feel energized to try again. I have always felt that the Buddhist concept of the 'enlightened mind' - the Japanese characters for which depict a 'clean mind' - refers to this 'refreshment' of the spirit. The act of discarding, of detaching from mental and physical burdens, from the baggage that weighs us down, is extremely difficult. Sometimes it can be accompanied by real pain, as when we part with someone who is dear to us. But if you want to improve the way things are, if you want to live with a light heart, you must start by discarding. The moment you detach, a new abundance will flow into your life.

According to the passage, what are the qualities of 'a good cry'? (A) A good cry makes you feel light and energized. (B) A good cry is a way of detaching and discarding the unpleasant. (C) A good cry is a sign of weakness. (D) A good cry makes you realise that crying is a waste of time. (E) A good cry is an illusion in the path of attaining enlightenment. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) and (B) Only

(B) and (C) Only

(C) and (D) Only

(A) and (E) Only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. But that could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse. I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony, and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting. I was delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown and broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs. I was in hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding-horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

The word 'nibbled' as used in the passage means to _______.

take huge bites of food

take small bites of food

gulp away quickly

keep eating for a long duration of time

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. But that could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse. I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony, and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting. I was delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown and broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs. I was in hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding-horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

Arrange the steps taken by the trainer in the correct order : (A) Made him move in circles. (B) Fastened him with a long rope. (C) Got him tired to an extent that he couldn't stand. (D) Made him angry and frightened. (E) Made him take his mother's advise and not resist. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)

(D), (B), (A), (E), (C)

(B), (C), (D), (A), (E)

(B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. But that could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse. I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony, and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting. I was delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown and broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs. I was in hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding-horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

Find out a word from the passage which means 'very happy'.

steadily

tired

disgusted

delighted

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. But that could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse. I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony, and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting. I was delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown and broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs. I was in hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding-horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

Being old, the horse - (A) likes to meditate (B) enjoys being the polo horse (C) hunts with the hounds (D) is unsatisfied with his life (E) grazes in the pastures. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B) and (C) Only

(D) and (E) Only

(A) and (E) Only

(A) and (D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The Autobiography of a Horse. Now that I am getting old and stiff in the joints, I like to meditate, while grazing in the pasture, on my foal days. I think that was the happiest part of my life. I had no work to do, and could run about after my mother, who was a fine white Arab mare, without any restraint. Most of my time was spent in the fields, where I nibbled the tender grass and capered about, while my mother was steadily grazing. But that could not last for ever. When I was old enough, the trainer came and, to my great indignation, fastened a long rope to my head, and then began driving me round and round in circles with his long whip. I was frightened and angry, but he went on till I was so tired that I could scarcely stand. However, my mother told me that it was no use my resisting, and to make a long story short, I was at last thoroughly trained as a riding-horse. I was bought by a young officer as a polo pony, and I soon got to love the game. He was a kind master, and a good rider; and in the end I would do anything for him, and was quite proud when his side won the game. But he got into debt, and had to sell me; and I was bought by a gentleman and a lady who kept a buggy, and was trained to run in shafts. I hated this work; and I am afraid I gave a lot of trouble, by going as slowly as I could. When my driver gave me the whip, I started shying at any object on the road. And then I found that jibbing was a very good trick, and whenever I was whipped, I simply backed. My owner got disgusted at last, and sold me to a gentleman who was fond of hunting. I was delighted to get back to saddle-work; and thoroughly enjoyed my gallops with the hounds after the jackal in open country. But an accident put a stop to that jolly life; for one day my master pressed me to a big jump which I knew I could not do. I did my best but fell short, and fell. My master was thrown and broke his arm, and I badly sprained one of my legs. I was in hospital for weeks, and then was sold to a gentleman who wanted a quiet riding-horse. He was a kind master, and used me well; and I was in his service for a good number of years. Now that I am old, he gives me very little work, and I spend most of my time grazing in the pasture, and leading a quiet, contented life.

Which trick, out of the options given below, was NOT a part of the horse's coping mechanism when he was whipped?

Jibbing

Galloping

Shying

Backing up

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Identify the part of the sentence which has an error. (A) It is always (B) a good idea (C) to open the light (D) after sunset (E) No error Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) Only

(B) Only

(C) Only

(E) Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Match the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) authentic | (I) adjoining | | (B) contrary | (II) genuine | | (C) adjacent | (III) fragile | | (D) brittle | (IV) dissimilar | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Spelling

Easy

Choose the correct pair of homonym to complete the following sentences : Mosquitoes are the _______ of malaria. Choose a _______ according to your qualification.

career, carier

cereer, career

carriers, career

cerrier, ceerier

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the appropriate word to replace the underlined word for formal correspondence in the given sentence : Kindly forward the emails quickly. (A) Promptly (B) Superfast (C) Request (D) Elapsed Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) Only

(D) Only

(C) Only

(B) Only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the sentence that is in 'Active construction' :

Why did Sheela jump over the wall ?

The mouse was first seen by Kaustav.

A new shopping complex was built.

Look! the page was torn by Sudip.

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Idioms

Medium

Match the Idioms given in List - I with the correct meanings given in List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) Blood, sweat and tears | (I) In simple terms | | (B) To bell the cat | (II) To undertake difficult mission at great personal risk | | (C) Below the belt | (III) Gruelling hard work | | (D) In black and white | (IV) Unfairly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Foreign Words

Medium

Choose the correct word/ expression from the options given, which means 'from the very beginning'

ad infinitum

ab initio

a prior

ad hoc

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Complete the sentence with the most suitable option : She will choose nothing else for breakfast _______.

except fruit salad

only fruit salad

than fruit salad

or fruit salad

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Which of the following 'Cs' are characteristics of a formal letter. (A) Courteous (B) Complaining (C) Concise (D) Confidential (E) Cognizant Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B), (C), (D) and (E)

(B) and (C) Only

(A) and (C) Only

(B) and (D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q25:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Identify the part of the sentence which has an error : (A) Shy people find it (B) Difficult to begin a conversation (C) With complete strangers. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)

(B)

(C)

No error

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q26:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct determiner to fill in the blank of the following sentence : I have _______ trust worthy friends.

each

every

any

many

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q27:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the option that has a grammatically incorrect part of the sentence. If there is no error then choose the option 'No error'. (A) I cannot have (B) this soup (C) as there is (D) too many salt (E) No error Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(E) Only

(D) Only

(A) Only

(C) Only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q28:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct Exclamatory form of the following Assertive sentence from the options given below : Radhika is a very fine dancer.

How fine Radhika is a dancer !

What Radhika is a dancer !

What a fine dancer Radhika is !

Good Radhika is a dancer !

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q29:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct passive form of the following sentence from the given options Please come soon.

You are to come soon.

Come soon, please.

You are requested to come soon.

You request me to come.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q30:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the options that contain the correct Synonym of the word 'Utility' (A) utility, usefulness (B) efficacy, benefit (C) utility, uselessness (D) uselessness, efficacy (E) of use, worth Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B), (C), (D) and (E)

(A), and (C) Only

(A), (B) and (E) Only

(B), (C) and (D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q31:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the most suitable question tag for the following phrase. 'They will solve it'.

can't they ?

will they ?

can they ?

won't they ?

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q32:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the correct ANTONYM of the word 'Dwindle' from the options given :

Diminish

Shrink

Decrease

Increase

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q33:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct Exclamatory form of the following Assertive sentence from the options given : It is a lovely weather.

What a lovely wealther it is !

Weather seems to be lovely !

How weather is lovely !

Good weather is lovely !

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q34:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct preposition from the options given to complete the following sentence. My niece is doing a Master's degree _______ Mumbai.

around

at

on

in

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q35:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List - I with an appropriate article from List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) What is _______ issue that you are facing with your neighbour ? | (I) a | | (B) What _______ brilliant plan! | (II) an | | (C) When do your prefer having _______ breakfast ? | (III) the | | (D) Where can one find such _______ innovative item ? | (IV) zero article (no article) | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q36:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks given in List - I with an appropriate Modal given in List - II. | List - I | List - II | | --- | --- | | (A) _______ you close the window please ? | (I) ought | | (B) I _______ to return home by now. | (II) will | | (C) The news anchor has confirmed that today _______ be the coldest day in Delhi. | (III) must | | (D) One _______ follow the law of the land. | (IV) could | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct Indirect form of the following sentence from the given options : She said, "How can I do such a work !"

She asked that how she can do such a work.

She said that she can do such a work.

She wondered how she could do such a work.

She wondered if how she could do such a work.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Complete the sentence with the most suitable Phrasal Verb: "The management decided to _______ all upcoming meetings in the welfare of the employees."

Call up

Call on

Call off

Call in

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Foreign Words

Easy

Choose the correct option that best expresses the meaning of the Latin phrase, 'ALTER EGO'.

Egoistic person

Altering ego

Other self

Selfish

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

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Q40:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank : The Rajdhani Express is due to arrive _______ platform No. 3.

in

on

into

at

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q41:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the sentence in which the Adverb has been incorrectly used :

He usually visits his parents on Fridays.

Never I'll see her again.

Neither of us is going for the marriage.

The child cried loudly.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to change the following sentence into Direct Speech. The supervisor confirmed that the office memo was an original one.

The supervisor said, "the office memo is an original one."

The supervisor said, "the office order was an original one."

The supervisor said, "the office order has been an original one."

The supervisor said, "the office order is an original one."

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

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Q43:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Easy

Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS to make a meaningful sentence. P - proud of my new Q - after them very well R - family and looked S - I was very

PRSQ

PQRS

SPRQ

SRQP

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Complete the sentence with the most suitable Phrasal Verb given : My father had _______ a new hardware factory for my brother.

set off

set in

set up

set out

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Choose the correct Idiom from the options given to complete the sentence : The boy _______ to the pleadings of his well wishers.

turned a new leaf

cut loose

became black and blue

turned a deaf ear

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

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Q46:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Easy

Rearrange the following phrases to get a meaningful sentence : of most / now a days / the attitude / parents is / different

Now a day parents is different the attitude of most

Now a days the attitude of most parents is different

The attitude is different of most parents now a days

The most parents the attitude is different now a days

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

24 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Medium

Match the words in List - I with the ANTONYMS given in List - II. | List - I (Word) | List - II (Antonym) | | --- | --- | | (A) evident | (I) alien | | (B) compassion | (II) obscure | | (C) lure | (III) cruelty | | (D) native | (IV) repel | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the suitable Modal to complete the following sentence : _______ I eat some chocolates ?

Ought to

Can

Might

Would

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Arrange the following parts of a sentence into a meaningful sentence. (A) who would have thought (B) the Human Genome Project would complete its mapping of 99% of the human genome ? (C) discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953. (D) when James Watson and Francis Grick (E) that 50 year later Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (C), (B), (D), (E)

(D), (C), (A), (E), (B)

(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)

(D), (C), (A), (B), (E)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

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Q50:

24 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Change the underlined part of the '-ing clause' with 'adjective + to infinitive.' Namita wasn't ashamed of committing the mistake.

Namita was not ashamed to make the mistake.

Namita had no shame to commit the mistake.

Namita wasn't ashamed to commit the mistake.

Namita wasn't ashamed that she had to commit the mistake.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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