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Q1:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

Ecotourism's principles clearly distinguish it from conventional mass tourism. Instead of classic tourist meccas, ecotourism seeks out remote locations with strict environmental protections and operates on a small scale. Tourists, businesses, and local residents are encouraged to minimize their impact on the environment by recycling materials, conserving energy and water, safely treating, human waste and properly disposing of garbage, using alternative energy, and building in a manner that fits in with natural surroundings. The financial benefits from ecotourism are passed on to the community through conservation projects, employment, partnerships and local participation in the development and management of local resources. Synonymous with "green" tourism, ecotourism promotes cultural sensitivity and respect for traditions and customs in order to avoid the kind of exploitation that has turned tribal ceremonies into side shows and relics into souvenirs. Last but not least, ecotourism plays a political role in its support of human rights and democracy. The popularity of ecotourism is a problem in itself. The original ecotourism numbers, deeply committed to conservation and actively engaged in cultural time, were willing to rough it out and go off the beaten path; but now the so-called en masse expect the comforts of home packaged in a pretty setting. A once honored treasure, it has become a commodity and a photo opportunity. Eco-tourists consume more resources and leave a larger impact on the environment. Operators require more land to accommodate this demand. As ecotourism spreads to every corner of the earth, it could end up defeating its original purposes.

According to the passage, Ecotourism : - (A) helps in restoring tradition and relics (B) does not encourage conservation of Environment (C) does not promote local business (D) is a kind of exploitation (E) supports human rights and democracy Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) Only

(B) and (C) Only

(C) Only

(A) and (E) Only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q2:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

Ecotourism's principles clearly distinguish it from conventional mass tourism. Instead of classic tourist meccas, ecotourism seeks out remote locations with strict environmental protections and operates on a small scale. Tourists, businesses, and local residents are encouraged to minimize their impact on the environment by recycling materials, conserving energy and water, safely treating, human waste and properly disposing of garbage, using alternative energy, and building in a manner that fits in with natural surroundings. The financial benefits from ecotourism are passed on to the community through conservation projects, employment, partnerships and local participation in the development and management of local resources. Synonymous with "green" tourism, ecotourism promotes cultural sensitivity and respect for traditions and customs in order to avoid the kind of exploitation that has turned tribal ceremonies into side shows and relics into souvenirs. Last but not least, ecotourism plays a political role in its support of human rights and democracy. The popularity of ecotourism is a problem in itself. The original ecotourism numbers, deeply committed to conservation and actively engaged in cultural time, were willing to rough it out and go off the beaten path; but now the so-called en masse expect the comforts of home packaged in a pretty setting. A once honored treasure, it has become a commodity and a photo opportunity. Eco-tourists consume more resources and leave a larger impact on the environment. Operators require more land to accommodate this demand. As ecotourism spreads to every corner of the earth, it could end up defeating its original purposes.

The political role played by ecotourism is to -

conserve environment

support human rights & democracy

give financial benefits

promote cultural sensitivity

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q3:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

Ecotourism's principles clearly distinguish it from conventional mass tourism. Instead of classic tourist meccas, ecotourism seeks out remote locations with strict environmental protections and operates on a small scale. Tourists, businesses, and local residents are encouraged to minimize their impact on the environment by recycling materials, conserving energy and water, safely treating, human waste and properly disposing of garbage, using alternative energy, and building in a manner that fits in with natural surroundings. The financial benefits from ecotourism are passed on to the community through conservation projects, employment, partnerships and local participation in the development and management of local resources. Synonymous with "green" tourism, ecotourism promotes cultural sensitivity and respect for traditions and customs in order to avoid the kind of exploitation that has turned tribal ceremonies into side shows and relics into souvenirs. Last but not least, ecotourism plays a political role in its support of human rights and democracy. The popularity of ecotourism is a problem in itself. The original ecotourism numbers, deeply committed to conservation and actively engaged in cultural time, were willing to rough it out and go off the beaten path; but now the so-called en masse expect the comforts of home packaged in a pretty setting. A once honored treasure, it has become a commodity and a photo opportunity. Eco-tourists consume more resources and leave a larger impact on the environment. Operators require more land to accommodate this demand. As ecotourism spreads to every corner of the earth, it could end up defeating its original purposes.

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) Original Eco-tourists | (I) respect for traditions and customs | | (B) Green Tourism | (II) passed on to community through conservation projects | | (C) Financial Benefits of Ecotourism | (III) active cultural time | | (D) Eco operators | (IV) more land to accommodate the demand of ecotourists | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q4:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

Ecotourism's principles clearly distinguish it from conventional mass tourism. Instead of classic tourist meccas, ecotourism seeks out remote locations with strict environmental protections and operates on a small scale. Tourists, businesses, and local residents are encouraged to minimize their impact on the environment by recycling materials, conserving energy and water, safely treating, human waste and properly disposing of garbage, using alternative energy, and building in a manner that fits in with natural surroundings. The financial benefits from ecotourism are passed on to the community through conservation projects, employment, partnerships and local participation in the development and management of local resources. Synonymous with "green" tourism, ecotourism promotes cultural sensitivity and respect for traditions and customs in order to avoid the kind of exploitation that has turned tribal ceremonies into side shows and relics into souvenirs. Last but not least, ecotourism plays a political role in its support of human rights and democracy. The popularity of ecotourism is a problem in itself. The original ecotourism numbers, deeply committed to conservation and actively engaged in cultural time, were willing to rough it out and go off the beaten path; but now the so-called en masse expect the comforts of home packaged in a pretty setting. A once honored treasure, it has become a commodity and a photo opportunity. Eco-tourists consume more resources and leave a larger impact on the environment. Operators require more land to accommodate this demand. As ecotourism spreads to every corner of the earth, it could end up defeating its original purposes.

Ecotourism does not operate on : (A) remote spaces (B) a large scale (C) environmental protection (D) the idea of respect for traditions (E) recycled material Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) and (E) Only

(B) Only

(C) Only

(A) and (B) Only

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q5:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

Ecotourism's principles clearly distinguish it from conventional mass tourism. Instead of classic tourist meccas, ecotourism seeks out remote locations with strict environmental protections and operates on a small scale. Tourists, businesses, and local residents are encouraged to minimize their impact on the environment by recycling materials, conserving energy and water, safely treating, human waste and properly disposing of garbage, using alternative energy, and building in a manner that fits in with natural surroundings. The financial benefits from ecotourism are passed on to the community through conservation projects, employment, partnerships and local participation in the development and management of local resources. Synonymous with "green" tourism, ecotourism promotes cultural sensitivity and respect for traditions and customs in order to avoid the kind of exploitation that has turned tribal ceremonies into side shows and relics into souvenirs. Last but not least, ecotourism plays a political role in its support of human rights and democracy. The popularity of ecotourism is a problem in itself. The original ecotourism numbers, deeply committed to conservation and actively engaged in cultural time, were willing to rough it out and go off the beaten path; but now the so-called en masse expect the comforts of home packaged in a pretty setting. A once honored treasure, it has become a commodity and a photo opportunity. Eco-tourists consume more resources and leave a larger impact on the environment. Operators require more land to accommodate this demand. As ecotourism spreads to every corner of the earth, it could end up defeating its original purposes.

ALL TOGETHER is the synonym of :

conventional

exploitation

en masse

accommodate

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q6:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Poem

Easy

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox And there's one more-that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut-my eyes are blue- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained, My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is-what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is... Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

The long and never-ending list of sicknesses given by little Peggy in the poem shows that she is __________. Choose the correct option from the following :

desperate to miss school

genuinely unwell

an obstinate and headstrong child

a neglected child

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q7:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Poem

Medium

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox And there's one more-that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut-my eyes are blue- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained, My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is-what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is... Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

Match the body parts in List - I with the respective ailments in List - II. | List - I (Body Parts) | List - II (Ailments) | |---|---| | (A) Eye | (I) shrunk | | (B) Elbow | (II) stiff | | (C) Brain | (III) bent | | (D) Neck | (IV) blind | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q8:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Literary Devices

Medium

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox And there's one more-that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut-my eyes are blue- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained, My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is-what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is... Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

The literary device used by the poet to highlight the number of ailments Peggy Ann Mckay seems to suffer from is :

transferred epithet

oxymoron

hyperbole

asyndeton

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q9:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Poem

Easy

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox And there's one more-that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut-my eyes are blue- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained, My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is-what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is... Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

According to the poem, What is the color of Peggy Ann McKay's face ?

Blue

Purple

Silver

Green

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q10:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Poem

Easy

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox And there's one more-that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut-my eyes are blue- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained, My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is-what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is... Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

The predominant tone of the poem is __________.

satirical

humorous

melancholic

serious

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q11:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Easy

The great Roman orator, Cicero, in his celebrated treatise on Friendship, remarks with truth that it increases happiness and diminishes misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are so proud of our success that they receive as much pleasure from it as we do ourselves. For the friendless man the attainment of wealth, power, and honour is of little value. Such possessions contribute to our happiness most by enabling us to do good to others but if all those whom we are able to benefit are strangers, we take far less pleasure in our beneficence than if it were exerted on behalf of friends whose happiness is as dear to us as our own. Further, when we do our duty in spite of temptation, the mental satisfaction obtained from the approval of our conscience is heightened by the praise of our friends; for their judgement is as it were a second conscience, encouraging us in good and deterring us from evil. Our amusements have little zest and soon pall upon us if we engage in them in solitude, or with uncongenial companions, for whom we can feel no affection. Thus in every case our joys are rendered more intense and more permanent by being shared with friends. It is equally true that, as Cicero points out, friendship diminishes our misery by enabling us to share the burden of it with others. When fortune has inflicted a heavy unavoidable blow upon us, our grief is alleviated by friendly condolence, and by the thought that as long as friends are left to us, life is still worth living. But many misfortunes which threaten us are not inevitable and in escaping such misfortunes, the advice and active assistance of our friends may be invaluable. The friendless man stands alone, exposed, without protection, to his enemies and to the blows of fortune; but whoever has loyal friends is thereby provided with a strong defence against the worst that fortune can do to him.

For whom is the attainment of wealth, power and honour of little value ? Choose the Correct options :

The powerful man

The successful man

The friendless man

The unsuccessful man

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q12:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The great Roman orator, Cicero, in his celebrated treatise on Friendship, remarks with truth that it increases happiness and diminishes misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are so proud of our success that they receive as much pleasure from it as we do ourselves. For the friendless man the attainment of wealth, power, and honour is of little value. Such possessions contribute to our happiness most by enabling us to do good to others but if all those whom we are able to benefit are strangers, we take far less pleasure in our beneficence than if it were exerted on behalf of friends whose happiness is as dear to us as our own. Further, when we do our duty in spite of temptation, the mental satisfaction obtained from the approval of our conscience is heightened by the praise of our friends; for their judgement is as it were a second conscience, encouraging us in good and deterring us from evil. Our amusements have little zest and soon pall upon us if we engage in them in solitude, or with uncongenial companions, for whom we can feel no affection. Thus in every case our joys are rendered more intense and more permanent by being shared with friends. It is equally true that, as Cicero points out, friendship diminishes our misery by enabling us to share the burden of it with others. When fortune has inflicted a heavy unavoidable blow upon us, our grief is alleviated by friendly condolence, and by the thought that as long as friends are left to us, life is still worth living. But many misfortunes which threaten us are not inevitable and in escaping such misfortunes, the advice and active assistance of our friends may be invaluable. The friendless man stands alone, exposed, without protection, to his enemies and to the blows of fortune; but whoever has loyal friends is thereby provided with a strong defence against the worst that fortune can do to him.

With reference to the passage above, which statement/statements are incorrect : (A) Our joys lose their charm if they are shared with friends. (B) Cicero celebrates 'friendship' by stating that it divides our grief. (C) The judgement of our friends is like a second conscience that deters us from good work. (D) Our joys become more permanent when shared with friends. (E) For a friendless man, attainment of wealth is of utmost value. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B) and (C) Only

(B), (C) and (E) Only

(A), (C) and (E) Only

(C), (D) and (E) Only

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q13:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Passage

Medium

The great Roman orator, Cicero, in his celebrated treatise on Friendship, remarks with truth that it increases happiness and diminishes misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are so proud of our success that they receive as much pleasure from it as we do ourselves. For the friendless man the attainment of wealth, power, and honour is of little value. Such possessions contribute to our happiness most by enabling us to do good to others but if all those whom we are able to benefit are strangers, we take far less pleasure in our beneficence than if it were exerted on behalf of friends whose happiness is as dear to us as our own. Further, when we do our duty in spite of temptation, the mental satisfaction obtained from the approval of our conscience is heightened by the praise of our friends; for their judgement is as it were a second conscience, encouraging us in good and deterring us from evil. Our amusements have little zest and soon pall upon us if we engage in them in solitude, or with uncongenial companions, for whom we can feel no affection. Thus in every case our joys are rendered more intense and more permanent by being shared with friends. It is equally true that, as Cicero points out, friendship diminishes our misery by enabling us to share the burden of it with others. When fortune has inflicted a heavy unavoidable blow upon us, our grief is alleviated by friendly condolence, and by the thought that as long as friends are left to us, life is still worth living. But many misfortunes which threaten us are not inevitable and in escaping such misfortunes, the advice and active assistance of our friends may be invaluable. The friendless man stands alone, exposed, without protection, to his enemies and to the blows of fortune; but whoever has loyal friends is thereby provided with a strong defence against the worst that fortune can do to him.

With reference to the passage above, which sentence/statements are correct : (A) Friendship increases our misery by enabling us to share the burden. (B) Cicero thinks that friendship can double our joy. (C) Our amusements will have little zest if we engage in them with congenial companions. (D) To escape many misfortunes, the advice of our friends may be invaluable. (E) A friendless man is always firm and self confident. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B), (D) and (E) Only

(A), (B) and (D) Only

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

(B) and (D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q14:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

The great Roman orator, Cicero, in his celebrated treatise on Friendship, remarks with truth that it increases happiness and diminishes misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are so proud of our success that they receive as much pleasure from it as we do ourselves. For the friendless man the attainment of wealth, power, and honour is of little value. Such possessions contribute to our happiness most by enabling us to do good to others but if all those whom we are able to benefit are strangers, we take far less pleasure in our beneficence than if it were exerted on behalf of friends whose happiness is as dear to us as our own. Further, when we do our duty in spite of temptation, the mental satisfaction obtained from the approval of our conscience is heightened by the praise of our friends; for their judgement is as it were a second conscience, encouraging us in good and deterring us from evil. Our amusements have little zest and soon pall upon us if we engage in them in solitude, or with uncongenial companions, for whom we can feel no affection. Thus in every case our joys are rendered more intense and more permanent by being shared with friends. It is equally true that, as Cicero points out, friendship diminishes our misery by enabling us to share the burden of it with others. When fortune has inflicted a heavy unavoidable blow upon us, our grief is alleviated by friendly condolence, and by the thought that as long as friends are left to us, life is still worth living. But many misfortunes which threaten us are not inevitable and in escaping such misfortunes, the advice and active assistance of our friends may be invaluable. The friendless man stands alone, exposed, without protection, to his enemies and to the blows of fortune; but whoever has loyal friends is thereby provided with a strong defence against the worst that fortune can do to him.

Choose the option that conveys the meaning of the word 'DETER'.

hinder

confuse

encourage

discover

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q15:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Easy

The great Roman orator, Cicero, in his celebrated treatise on Friendship, remarks with truth that it increases happiness and diminishes misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. When we do well, it is delightful to have friends who are so proud of our success that they receive as much pleasure from it as we do ourselves. For the friendless man the attainment of wealth, power, and honour is of little value. Such possessions contribute to our happiness most by enabling us to do good to others but if all those whom we are able to benefit are strangers, we take far less pleasure in our beneficence than if it were exerted on behalf of friends whose happiness is as dear to us as our own. Further, when we do our duty in spite of temptation, the mental satisfaction obtained from the approval of our conscience is heightened by the praise of our friends; for their judgement is as it were a second conscience, encouraging us in good and deterring us from evil. Our amusements have little zest and soon pall upon us if we engage in them in solitude, or with uncongenial companions, for whom we can feel no affection. Thus in every case our joys are rendered more intense and more permanent by being shared with friends. It is equally true that, as Cicero points out, friendship diminishes our misery by enabling us to share the burden of it with others. When fortune has inflicted a heavy unavoidable blow upon us, our grief is alleviated by friendly condolence, and by the thought that as long as friends are left to us, life is still worth living. But many misfortunes which threaten us are not inevitable and in escaping such misfortunes, the advice and active assistance of our friends may be invaluable. The friendless man stands alone, exposed, without protection, to his enemies and to the blows of fortune; but whoever has loyal friends is thereby provided with a strong defence against the worst that fortune can do to him.

Find out a word from the passage above which means 'INEVITABLE'.

celebrated

unavoidable

possession

solitude

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q16:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. (A) Created by San-Francisco based upon AI, (B) a free computer program (C) Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer is (D) anything you ask, with a literary flair. (E) that can write human-sounding answers to Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q17:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option out of those given below : __________ being questioned, he wept.

At

For

On

In

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q18:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Foreign Words

Medium

Choose the correct meaning of the foreign word - "PRIMA FACIE", out of the options given below :

incorrect idea

prime idea

the truth

what at first seems to be true

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q19:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the most suitable question tag for the following sentence : Most of us will join the army, __________ ?

Isn't it

Won't we

Aren't we

am I

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q20:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence given below : Yesterday, Ramya gave quite an **exciting** performance at the Kamani Auditorium.

downtrodden

expeditious

comouflage

scintillating

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q21:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Identify the correct option to mark the part of the sentence that has an error. (A) Energy use will having a negative (B) impact on the environment if we (C) don't change our consumer pattern (D) No Error Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) Only

(B) Only

(C) Only

No Error

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q22:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option that leads to the sentence given below : - I wish I knew my neighbours.

If I could know my neighbours.

If I would be able to know my neighbours.

If only I knew my neighbours.

I wish to know my neighbours.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q23:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to change the following sentence into Direct Speech. He commanded me to guard the door.

He said, "Guard the door."

He requested, "Guard the door."

He said, "Guarded the door."

He told, "Guard the door."

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q24:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the Phrasal Verbs in List - I with their correct meanings in List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) Set out | (I) to start a series of events that are likely to continue | | (B) Set to | (II) to establish | | (C) Set in | (III) to begin doing something in a determined way | | (D) Set up | (IV) to leave a place and begin a journey | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q25:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Identify the Adjective Clause in the following sentence : They never fail who die for a noble cause.

a noble cause

who die for a noble cause

they never

die for

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q26:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blank with a suitable Modal from the options given below : - How __________ you shout at your elder sister ?

shall

would

could

must

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q27:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Word Usage

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the suitable words in the blanks given in the following sentence : I could __________ the waves rising high in the __________.

Sea - See

See - Sea

See - She

Sea - CE

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q28:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Complete the following sentence by using the correct Article from the options given below : Honest men speak __________ truth.

an

a

the

no article

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q29:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to change the following sentence into Indirect Speech : - "Please bring me a book", she said to me.

She requests me to bring my book.

She requested me to bring her a book.

She requested me to bring my book.

She said that bring her a book.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q30:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Foreign Words

Medium

Choose the correct meaning of the foreign word .......... "A LA CARTE", out of the options given below.

in the cart

priced separately

enthusiasm

dish

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q31:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

Choose the option that conveys the nearest meaning of the idiom - At sixes and sevens

to give a poor show

to be unable to decide

in disorder and confusion

observant and watchful

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q32:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Match the words in List - I with their antonyms in List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) Expand | (I) Public | | (B) Private | (II) Follow | | (C) Lead | (III) Refuse | | (D) Accept | (IV) Contract | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q33:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct format of the date in an official letter : -

January 2023

January 15

15 January

15 January 2023

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q34:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence with an Adverbial Clause. He led the Caravan __________.

wherever he wanted to go.

when he wanted to go.

why he wanted to go.

because he wanted to go.

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q35:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to change the given sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice : They cancelled all flights because of fog.

All flights were cancelled because of fog.

Flights were cancelled because of fog.

All flights was cancelled because of fog.

Because of fog flights got cancelled.

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q36:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Which of the following comes after the sender's address in a formal letter ?

Receiver's address

Salutation

Subject

Date

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q37:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Antonyms

Easy

Choose the antonym of 'CHILDISH' out of the options given below :

ill-natured

sincere

converge

mature

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q38:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Rearrange the following jumbled phrases labelled as PQRS to make a meaningful sentence. P - swimming skills, he observed Q - an absorbed attention R - the coming tide with S - trusting the girl's

SRQP

SPRQ

RQSP

PQSR

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q39:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Synonyms

Medium

Identify the option(s) with the correct synonym of the word "MELANCHOLY" : (A) Distasteful (B) Dejected (C) Dissemble (D) Depressed (E) Dissent Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) and (B) Only

(A), (B) and (C) Only

(B) and (E) Only

(B) and (D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q40:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Identify the correct sentence/s from the following : (A) I am the seniorest to you. (B) I am more senior than you. (C) I am the most senior to you. (D) I am senior to you. (E) I am as senior than you. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) and (E) Only

(B) and (E) Only

(E) Only

(D) Only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q41:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Match the blanks in List - I with the correct Prepositions in List - II. | List - I (Sentence) | List - II (Preposition) | |---|---| | (A) Shivani reached her office __________ 10 a.m. | (I) on | | (B) Ramesh did not turn up __________ sunday for the game. | (II) for | | (C) Vegetables are good __________ health. | (III) of | | (D) The team will consist __________ 15 members. | (IV) at | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q42:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the following sentence by using the correct Determiner from the options given below : I ran back __________ yards to where the figure had disappeared.

a few

few

the some

some

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q43:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below : I fondly remember the time __________ my friends and I went to Rishikesh.

who

where

when

that

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q44:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Identify the type of Adverb used in the following sentence. He never talks ill of his relatives.

Adverb of Time

Relative Adverb

Adverb of Reason

Adverb of Manner

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q45:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Easy

Identify the correct Active Voice form of the following sentence from the options given below : He was surprised at the results.

The results surprised them.

The results surprised him.

The results never surprised him.

No surprise for him with the results.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q46:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Complete the following sentence with a suitable alternative from the options given below : The sky is cloudy, it __________ rain.

must

should

can

might

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q47:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Rearrangement

Medium

Choose the correct option to arrange the following jumbled sentences in a grammatically correct order to form a meaningful paragraph. (A) He also said that the government was in discussion (B) important for South Asian Countries to work towards price stability. (C) with South Asian Countries to have cross-border trade in rupee. (D) Consistently high inflation may pose risks to economic growth, and it is therefore Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q48:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Match the Phrasal Verbs in List - I with their correct meanings in List - II. | List - I | List - II | |---|---| | (A) Pull down | (I) succeed | | (B) Get through | (II) to demolish | | (C) Call on | (III) to visit | | (D) Lay off | (IV) to dismiss | Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q49:

30 May Shift 3

VA > Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct alternative to change the following Assertive sentence into an Exclamatory sentence. I wish I had met you ten years ago.

To think that I had met you ten years ago !

If only I had met you ten years ago !

Alas had I met you ten years ago !

Nothing better than to have met you ten years ago !

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation →

Q50:

30 May Shift 3

Vocabulary > Idioms

Easy

The idiom - "wash your hands of something" means :

to sanitize one's hands

to be really interested

to have nothing to do with

to win something

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation →

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