Q1:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given: The _________ news dampened the wedding festivities.
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q2:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Rearrangement
Medium
Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to complete the given prompt: **India has been a land**----- (A) but in the sense that learning has always been highly valued (B) not indeed in the sense that education has been universal (C) and the learned man has been held in high esteem (D) of learning throughout the ages Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 2
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Q3:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs
Medium
Match the words given in **List-I** with their meanings in **List-II**. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (A) hold down | (I) to remain strong | | (B) hold against | (II) to prevent somebody from moving, using force | | (C) hold up | (III) to wait | | (D) hold on | (IV) past events to have a negative influence on one's present | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 1
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Q4:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Literary Devices
Easy
Identify the most appropriate figure of speech used in the given phrase: 'Little sorrows sit and weep'
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Option 4
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Q5:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Antonyms
Easy
Choose the correct antonym for the word **INNOCUOUS** from the options given
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Option 2
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Q6:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Fill in the blanks given in **List-I** with the appropriate words given in **List-II** | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Sentences** | **Words** | | (A) I aimed well but____ could not achieve a presentable goal. | (I) hardly | | (B) Our parents were ______overprotective towards us. | (II) unfortunately | | (C) My teenage daughter_____believes me when I tell her of the kind of sheltered life I lived in our times. | (III) always | | (D) She _____thinks I am making it up although she never openly says so. | (IV) probably | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Q7:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Complete the sentences given in **List-I** with appropriate words given in **List-II** | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Sentences** | **Words** | | (A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable________her first version. | (I) with | | (B) I just don't feel any affinity _________ his prose. | (II) to | | (C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar _____ mine. | (III) for | | (D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence _________ his arrogance. | (IV) from | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 2
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Q8:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Spelling
Easy
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelled word from the options given: To alter the original markings of the music composer would be a _________act.
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q9:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Easy
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word : You have played a great role, for_____your help I possibly would have landed myself in a problem.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q10:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Choose the correct reported construction of the given sentence: **Rohit said to me, "Where were you last night ? I had to keep awake till midnight for you!"** (A) Rohit asked me where had I been the previous night and complained that he had been kept awake till midnight for me. (B) Rohit questioned me about my whereabouts of the night before and shouted that he was awake till midnight for him. (C) Rohit enquired where I was the last night and exclaimed that he kept awake till midnight for me. (D) Rohit asked me where I am going for the night and if he should keep awake for him tim till midnight. Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 1
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Q11:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Choose **the most appropriate word** from the options to complete the following sentence: His _________skills could electrify an audience and bring them cheering to their feet.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q12:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs
Easy
Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below: The new education policy provides a useful_____for the planners to remove illiteracy.
Correct Answer
Option 4
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Q13:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Identify the correct one word for the following expression: **One who speaks many languages-**
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q14:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Idioms
Easy
Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence: The workers _________to keep the factory running.
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Option 3
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Q15:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options: Her concern for the poor and homeless is truly_______.
Correct Answer
Option 2
Correct Answer
Q16:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Rearrangement
Easy
Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: (A) provide opportunities and increase possibilities to (B) telemedicine is one way (C) efectively use available human and material resources (D) of practising medicine which may Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 3
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Q17:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Choose the most appropriate word which conveys the meaning of the given phrase: **One who is greedy-**
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q18:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Choose a word that best replaces the underlined expression in the following sentence: Most students find it difficult to work with Rivaan as he is too fastidious about minor details or rules.
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q19:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Antonyms
Medium
Choose the correct antonym for the word -**UNCOUTH** from the given options:
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Option 3
Correct Answer
Q20:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Choose the most appropriate passive construction of the given sentence: **I expected him to give us financial aid.** (A) It may be expected by me that he will give us finacial aid. (B) He may be expected to give us financial aid. (C) It was expected of him to give us financial aid. (D) Let it be expected that he would give me financial aid. Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 3
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Q21:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options : The music teacher _________ appreciated the students' performance even though they practised a lot.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q22:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Synonyms
Easy
Choose the word from the options which is closest in meaning to the given word: **BLITHELY**
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q23:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Rearrangement
Medium
Rearrange the phrases in the correct sequence to complete the prompt into a meaningful sentence: **Biotechnology describes**--- (A) basic level so that they develop some specific properties (B) by means of which life-forms can be manipulated and altered at the most (C) a number of powerful techniques, (D) which include many recently developed ones Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer
Option 4
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Q24:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Phrasal Verbs
Medium
Complete the sentences given in **List-I** by choosing the correct option given in **List-II**. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Sentences** | **Phrasal Verbs** | | (A) After the rain, the weather ____and the sun came out. | (I) cleared away | | (B) It's time your toys were______ for the night. | (II) clung to | | (C) He _____with all the money and left her with the kids. | (III) cleared up | | (D) He _________ the belief that Raman was totally innocent. | (IV) cleared out | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q25:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Easy
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option to complete the sentence: He used to pray everyday, believing that as long as he_____ so he would be safe.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q26:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Fill in the blanks given in **List-I** by choosing the appropriate options given in **List-II** | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Sentences** | **Options** | | (A) Everyday Naresh__ home for the morning walk at 5am. | (I) being left | | (B)Yesterday Naresh___ at 5pm so as not to miss the office bus . | (II) has been leaving | | (C) The manager noticed that Naresh___ the office early for almost a month now. | (III) leaves | | (D) Naresh panicked on _____alone in the office to manage the affairs for an hour. | (IV) left | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 4
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Q27:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Easy
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence. The management was kind enough to _________ to some of the demands of the workers.
Correct Answer
Option 3
Correct Answer
Q28:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Idioms
Easy
Match the idioms given in **List-I** with the most appropriate meanings given in **List-II** | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Idioms** | **Meanings** | | (A) With flying colours | (I) To be openly at variance with what is usual or accepted | | (B) Fly off the handle | (II) To achieve something with distinction | | (C) Fly a kite | (III) To lose one's temper suddenly | | (D) Fly in the face of | (IV) To try something to test public opinion | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 4
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Q29:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in **List-I** with the correct words given in **List-II** | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | **Sentences** | **Words** | | (A) Do not hanker _____worldly pleasures. | (I) off | | (B) The police got into action and cordoned____the area. | (II) of | | (C) He is being accused ___ theft. | (III) after | | (D) If you persist in telling lies to me, I shall sue you___slander. | (IV) for | Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
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Option 2
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Q30:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Idioms
Medium
Choose the meaning of the idiom used in the following sentence: The boy had a nice holiday, but the landlord's rebuke took the gilt off the gingerbread.
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q31:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Easy
Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence: The higher you go, the more difficult it_____ to breathe.
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q32:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Spelling
Easy
Choose the correctly spelled word from the options given:
Correct Answer
Option 3
Correct Answer
Q33:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Literary Devices
Easy
Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: Rohini has made all of us so proud with her accomplishments that she is the star of our family in a true sense.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q34:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Synonyms
Easy
Choose the correct synonym of GARRULOUS from the options given below -
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q35:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Grammar
Medium
Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option from the given phrases: Although Ram finished the task well before time___________to anyone.
Correct Answer
Option 4
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Q36:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Antonyms
Easy
Choose the most appropriate opposite of the underlined word from the options given below: Being contrite is not enough to spare you from detention if you are caught skipping class.
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q37:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Rearrangement
Easy
Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: (A) the largest known rodent have determined that (B) bite was as strong as a tiger's (C) the prehistoric herbivore's front (D) scientists analysing the skull of Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer
Option 2
Correct Answer
Q38:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Rearrangement
Easy
Rearrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: (A) and had to remain content with (B) inspite of the boom in the market the paper (C) dealer could not push up his sales (D) the volume of sale lower than the previous year Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q39:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Word Usage
Medium
Choose the sentences where the bold word is used correctly: (A)They use mercury lamps to **lighten** the streets (B)The sudden **lighting** was followed by a loud rumble of thunder. (C) You must be careful while **lightening** the match. (D) Everyone praised the extravagant **lighting** arrangements at the function. Choose the **correct** answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q40:
7th June Shift 2
Vocabulary > Synonyms
Medium
Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The umpires who **defer** the judgement are not very popular with the cricket fans.
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q41:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
The rainbow lizard is a common and conspicous lizard. The mature male has an orange head and a brown, blue or black body. The middle section of the tail is also orange but ends in a black tip.The female is less brightly coloured; she has a brown head with green markings, a fawn body with brown patches down the back and yellow markings on the flanks, The male, about 30 cm long including 17 cm long tail, is longer than the female and often twice as heavy. Young males, not yet in possession of territory are indistiguishable by their colour from females. In both sexes rapid colour change, can take place, by redistribution of black pigment in special cells, the chromatophores, in the skin. When the male is captured or handled or when he is fighting in defence of his territory, the orange colour in his head and tail turns to brown in 30 seconds and may revert to its original state after 3 to 4 minutes. The outer layer of the skin is shed two or three times a year.
At sunrise the lizards emerge from their roosting areas: they lie motionless on the vertical walls and bask in the sun. After 10-20 minutes of basking, the lizards move, one by one, down the wall and disappear into vegetation to catch insects, though they emerge from time to time and remain motionless in the sun. The intermittent basking is very important for their activities; the rate of chemical reaction in the body is increased with a rise in temperature, which enables muscle contraction, nervous conduction, enzyme secretion etc. to proceed more rapidly so that the lizard is more active in catching insects or escaping from predators. By basking, the lizard can raise its body temperature to about 38 degree centigrade, 10-18 degree above that of the surrounding air. Body temperature of above 40 degree is liable to kill the lizard.
Identify the word from the passage which means **sporadic** :
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q42:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
The rainbow lizard is a common and conspicous lizard. The mature male has an orange head and a brown, blue or black body. The middle section of the tail is also orange but ends in a black tip.The female is less brightly coloured; she has a brown head with green markings, a fawn body with brown patches down the back and yellow markings on the flanks, The male, about 30 cm long including 17 cm long tail, is longer than the female and often twice as heavy. Young males, not yet in possession of territory are indistiguishable by their colour from females. In both sexes rapid colour change, can take place, by redistribution of black pigment in special cells, the chromatophores, in the skin. When the male is captured or handled or when he is fighting in defence of his territory, the orange colour in his head and tail turns to brown in 30 seconds and may revert to its original state after 3 to 4 minutes. The outer layer of the skin is shed two or three times a year.
At sunrise the lizards emerge from their roosting areas: they lie motionless on the vertical walls and bask in the sun. After 10-20 minutes of basking, the lizards move, one by one, down the wall and disappear into vegetation to catch insects, though they emerge from time to time and remain motionless in the sun. The intermittent basking is very important for their activities; the rate of chemical reaction in the body is increased with a rise in temperature, which enables muscle contraction, nervous conduction, enzyme secretion etc. to proceed more rapidly so that the lizard is more active in catching insects or escaping from predators. By basking, the lizard can raise its body temperature to about 38 degree centigrade, 10-18 degree above that of the surrounding air. Body temperature of above 40 degree is liable to kill the lizard.
Why do lizards spend so much time in the sun?
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q43:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Medium
The rainbow lizard is a common and conspicous lizard. The mature male has an orange head and a brown, blue or black body. The middle section of the tail is also orange but ends in a black tip.The female is less brightly coloured; she has a brown head with green markings, a fawn body with brown patches down the back and yellow markings on the flanks, The male, about 30 cm long including 17 cm long tail, is longer than the female and often twice as heavy. Young males, not yet in possession of territory are indistiguishable by their colour from females. In both sexes rapid colour change, can take place, by redistribution of black pigment in special cells, the chromatophores, in the skin. When the male is captured or handled or when he is fighting in defence of his territory, the orange colour in his head and tail turns to brown in 30 seconds and may revert to its original state after 3 to 4 minutes. The outer layer of the skin is shed two or three times a year.
At sunrise the lizards emerge from their roosting areas: they lie motionless on the vertical walls and bask in the sun. After 10-20 minutes of basking, the lizards move, one by one, down the wall and disappear into vegetation to catch insects, though they emerge from time to time and remain motionless in the sun. The intermittent basking is very important for their activities; the rate of chemical reaction in the body is increased with a rise in temperature, which enables muscle contraction, nervous conduction, enzyme secretion etc. to proceed more rapidly so that the lizard is more active in catching insects or escaping from predators. By basking, the lizard can raise its body temperature to about 38 degree centigrade, 10-18 degree above that of the surrounding air. Body temperature of above 40 degree is liable to kill the lizard.
The young male lizards are difficult to identify-
Correct Answer
Option 1
Correct Answer
Q44:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
The rainbow lizard is a common and conspicous lizard. The mature male has an orange head and a brown, blue or black body. The middle section of the tail is also orange but ends in a black tip.The female is less brightly coloured; she has a brown head with green markings, a fawn body with brown patches down the back and yellow markings on the flanks, The male, about 30 cm long including 17 cm long tail, is longer than the female and often twice as heavy. Young males, not yet in possession of territory are indistiguishable by their colour from females. In both sexes rapid colour change, can take place, by redistribution of black pigment in special cells, the chromatophores, in the skin. When the male is captured or handled or when he is fighting in defence of his territory, the orange colour in his head and tail turns to brown in 30 seconds and may revert to its original state after 3 to 4 minutes. The outer layer of the skin is shed two or three times a year.
At sunrise the lizards emerge from their roosting areas: they lie motionless on the vertical walls and bask in the sun. After 10-20 minutes of basking, the lizards move, one by one, down the wall and disappear into vegetation to catch insects, though they emerge from time to time and remain motionless in the sun. The intermittent basking is very important for their activities; the rate of chemical reaction in the body is increased with a rise in temperature, which enables muscle contraction, nervous conduction, enzyme secretion etc. to proceed more rapidly so that the lizard is more active in catching insects or escaping from predators. By basking, the lizard can raise its body temperature to about 38 degree centigrade, 10-18 degree above that of the surrounding air. Body temperature of above 40 degree is liable to kill the lizard.
The rapid colour change in the rainbow lizard can be attributed to-
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q45:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Medium
The rainbow lizard is a common and conspicous lizard. The mature male has an orange head and a brown, blue or black body. The middle section of the tail is also orange but ends in a black tip.The female is less brightly coloured; she has a brown head with green markings, a fawn body with brown patches down the back and yellow markings on the flanks, The male, about 30 cm long including 17 cm long tail, is longer than the female and often twice as heavy. Young males, not yet in possession of territory are indistiguishable by their colour from females. In both sexes rapid colour change, can take place, by redistribution of black pigment in special cells, the chromatophores, in the skin. When the male is captured or handled or when he is fighting in defence of his territory, the orange colour in his head and tail turns to brown in 30 seconds and may revert to its original state after 3 to 4 minutes. The outer layer of the skin is shed two or three times a year.
At sunrise the lizards emerge from their roosting areas: they lie motionless on the vertical walls and bask in the sun. After 10-20 minutes of basking, the lizards move, one by one, down the wall and disappear into vegetation to catch insects, though they emerge from time to time and remain motionless in the sun. The intermittent basking is very important for their activities; the rate of chemical reaction in the body is increased with a rise in temperature, which enables muscle contraction, nervous conduction, enzyme secretion etc. to proceed more rapidly so that the lizard is more active in catching insects or escaping from predators. By basking, the lizard can raise its body temperature to about 38 degree centigrade, 10-18 degree above that of the surrounding air. Body temperature of above 40 degree is liable to kill the lizard.
Why do rainbow lizards follow an intermittent basking routine during the day?
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q46:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Medium
For my own part, I have ever gained the most profit, and the most pleasure also, from the books which have made me think the most; and, when the difficulties have once been overcome, these are the books which have stuck the deepest root, not only in my memory and understanding but likewise in my affections. For this point too should be taken into account. We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win. The more a book makes us think over, the more satisfaction we get from that. When a maiden is too forward, her admirer deems it time to draw back.
If you would fertilise the mind, the plough must be driven over and through it. The gliding of wheels is easier and faster, but only makes it harder and more barren. Above all, in the present age of light reading, that is, of reading hastily, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately, unfruitfully, when most books are forgotten as soon as they are finished, and very many sooner, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then into the midst of the literary public. This may scare and repel the weak; it will rouse and attract the stronger and increase their strength by making them exert it. In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.
What does the last sentence, 'In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.' mean?
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Option 2
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Q47:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Hard
For my own part, I have ever gained the most profit, and the most pleasure also, from the books which have made me think the most; and, when the difficulties have once been overcome, these are the books which have stuck the deepest root, not only in my memory and understanding but likewise in my affections. For this point too should be taken into account. We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win. The more a book makes us think over, the more satisfaction we get from that. When a maiden is too forward, her admirer deems it time to draw back.
If you would fertilise the mind, the plough must be driven over and through it. The gliding of wheels is easier and faster, but only makes it harder and more barren. Above all, in the present age of light reading, that is, of reading hastily, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately, unfruitfully, when most books are forgotten as soon as they are finished, and very many sooner, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then into the midst of the literary public. This may scare and repel the weak; it will rouse and attract the stronger and increase their strength by making them exert it. In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.
What does the author mean by this, "We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win."
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Option 1
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Q48:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
For my own part, I have ever gained the most profit, and the most pleasure also, from the books which have made me think the most; and, when the difficulties have once been overcome, these are the books which have stuck the deepest root, not only in my memory and understanding but likewise in my affections. For this point too should be taken into account. We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win. The more a book makes us think over, the more satisfaction we get from that. When a maiden is too forward, her admirer deems it time to draw back.
If you would fertilise the mind, the plough must be driven over and through it. The gliding of wheels is easier and faster, but only makes it harder and more barren. Above all, in the present age of light reading, that is, of reading hastily, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately, unfruitfully, when most books are forgotten as soon as they are finished, and very many sooner, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then into the midst of the literary public. This may scare and repel the weak; it will rouse and attract the stronger and increase their strength by making them exert it. In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.
The author seems to like and remember the books-
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q49:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
For my own part, I have ever gained the most profit, and the most pleasure also, from the books which have made me think the most; and, when the difficulties have once been overcome, these are the books which have stuck the deepest root, not only in my memory and understanding but likewise in my affections. For this point too should be taken into account. We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win. The more a book makes us think over, the more satisfaction we get from that. When a maiden is too forward, her admirer deems it time to draw back.
If you would fertilise the mind, the plough must be driven over and through it. The gliding of wheels is easier and faster, but only makes it harder and more barren. Above all, in the present age of light reading, that is, of reading hastily, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately, unfruitfully, when most books are forgotten as soon as they are finished, and very many sooner, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then into the midst of the literary public. This may scare and repel the weak; it will rouse and attract the stronger and increase their strength by making them exert it. In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.
What kind of reading does the author subscribe to?
Correct Answer
Option 4
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Q50:
7th June Shift 2
VA > Passage
Easy
For my own part, I have ever gained the most profit, and the most pleasure also, from the books which have made me think the most; and, when the difficulties have once been overcome, these are the books which have stuck the deepest root, not only in my memory and understanding but likewise in my affections. For this point too should be taken into account. We won't think slightly of that which it costs us a slight effort to win. The more a book makes us think over, the more satisfaction we get from that. When a maiden is too forward, her admirer deems it time to draw back.
If you would fertilise the mind, the plough must be driven over and through it. The gliding of wheels is easier and faster, but only makes it harder and more barren. Above all, in the present age of light reading, that is, of reading hastily, thoughtlessly, indiscriminately, unfruitfully, when most books are forgotten as soon as they are finished, and very many sooner, it is well if something heavier is cast now and then into the midst of the literary public. This may scare and repel the weak; it will rouse and attract the stronger and increase their strength by making them exert it. In the sweat of the brow, it is the mind as well as the body to eat its bread.
According to the author the mind can be fertilised-
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Option 3
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