IIM Bangalore (BBA-DBE) (VA) PYQs

Fill in the given blanks with the correct option. Her necklace was a perfect __________ to the gown, and she blushed when he gave her a sincere __________ on it.

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective: The _______ old man gave his warm coat to the beggar.

Fill in the blank with the correct option. On the night before the exam, she was seen poring _____________ the books.

Read the sentence and choose the correct idiom to replace the underlined phrase. After forgetting to submit the report on time, Maya tried to explain herself, but her manager was already angry and <u>refused to listen to any excuses</u>.

Select the option that is the odd one out.

The sentence below contains an error. Choose the option that best corrects it. The documentary was so inform that viewers struggled to stay engaged, despite its visually appealing cinematography.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The miser _______ a cry when he learnt that his money was lost.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The old, ________ house stood on the hill, a gloomy reminder of the past.

The following sentences should form a coherent paragraph. Select the option which has the odd sentence that does not belong to the thematic unity of the paragraph.

Read the sentence and choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The athlete was <u>lauded</u> for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and critics alike.

Select the CORRECT option to fill in the blank. During the international climate summit, young activists from across the globe delivered passionate speeches. They highlighted rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and endangered species. Their urgent appeal __________ global leaders to take immediate and measurable action. The movement was praised for its clarity, determination, and its power to unite voices for environmental change.

Identify the word that fills the blank correctly. In a _________________display of restraint, she redirected the Journalist's hostile inquiry with such polished French, that even the most sceptical Parisian in the room found themselves smiling in admiration.

Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a coherent paragraph. <br/>A-The world watched as she spoke of the devastating impact on innocent lives.<br/>B-She ended with a fervent wish: "Let there be no third world war."<br/>C-Maya's message resonated deeply, echoing the fears and hopes of a generation.<br/>D-She pleaded for peace, for an end to conflict and war.<br/>E-Her words hung in the air like a challenge, a call to action for leaders.<br/>F-Maya stood before the United Nations, her voice trembling with emotion.

Match the words in Column A with their antonyms in Column B. | | Column A | | Column B | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A | Diligent | 1 | Negligent | | B | Concise | 2 | Vague | | C | Just | 3 | Biased | | D | Abolish | 4 | Establish |

Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to the one between the first two words. Sculptor : Chisel :: Painter : ?