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Directions (1-2): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q1. Finding the comedy routine extremely funny, the family laughed _____________ along with the rest of the crowd.
(a) hastily
(b) hysterically
(c) crazy
(d) guffaw
Sol. Hysterically: with wildly uncontrolled emotion. Moreover, the verb ‘laughed’ characterized by a proper adverb makes its usage meaningful.
Q2. The big stone monument was the only __________ the lost traveller remembered.
(a) specimen
(b) souvenir
(c) piece
(d) landmark
Sol. A landmark is a building or feature which is easily noticed and can be used to judge your position or the position of other buildings or features. Hence option D is the most appropriate choice.
Directions (3-4): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Q3. EXORBITANT
(a) Clear
(b) Dull
(c) High
(d) Rare
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Exorbitant: going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected: too high, expensive, etc. Hence Exorbitant and High are synonyms to each other.
Q4. FUSTIAN
(a) Neat
(b) Timid
(c) Pompous
(d) Courteous
Sol. Fustian: pompous or pretentious speech or writing.
Hence Fustian and Pompous are synonyms to each other.
Directions (5-6): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Q5. CAVALIER
(a) Condescending
(b) Curt
(c) Haughty
(d) Humble
Sol. Cavalier: marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful.
Humble: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance.
Hence Cavalier and Humble are antonyms to each other.
Q6. PHLEGMATIC
(a) Ardent
(b) Indifferent
(c) Prohibit
(d) Merciless
Sol. Phlegmatic: having or showing a slow and stolid temperament.
Ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate.
Hence Phlegmatic and Ardent are antonyms to each other.
Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Q7. To go off the air
(a) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed
(b) To not eat food for a long period of time
(c) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program
(d) To waste time on silly or trivial things
Sol. Option C is the correct meaning.
Q8. To make a fuss about
(a) To be extremely delighted
(b) To work hard for eventual success
(c) To be very strict or have very high standards
(d) An excessive display of attention or activity
Sol. Option D is the correct meaning.
Directions (9-10): In the following questions, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Q9.
(a) possesses
(b) posseses
(c) posesses
(d) poseses
Sol. Option A is correctly spelt.
Q10.
(a) murmuring
(b) murmurring
(c) murrmuring
(d) murmruing
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is correctly spelt.
Directions (11-15) A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.
In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.
Q11. Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain for how many years?
(a) 64 years
(b) 34 years
(c) 54 years
(d) 44 years
The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.
In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.
Q12. How many people unveiled the Queen Victoria statue at Cubbon Park?
(a) One
(b) Six
(c) Four
(d) Two
The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.
In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.
Q13. The Bengalureans would refer to the Queen Victoria statue as ____________.
(a) wealth of history
(b) a landmark
(c) Symbol of British rule
(d) Bengaluru culture
The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.
In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.
Q14. Queen Victoria had all of the following traits, except ______________.
(a) proud
(b) generous
(c) stern
(d) pronounced features
The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features.
In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park.
Q15. Which of the following is false regarding the Queen Victoria statue in Bengaluru?
(a) It is made of marble
(b) It is 11 feet tall
(c) It is 111 years old
(d) It is standing in Queen Victoria park
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