PPT/ ENGLISH & VERBAL REASONING QUESTION PAPER # 3 TIME: 30 MIN

Direction: (Q: 1-6)- Find the option which is grammatically correct.

1. Many political commentators now believe that the dissension in Parliament over disinvestment issues decrease the likelihood for significant action being taken this year to combat the rising fiscal deficit.

(1) decrease the likelihood that significant action will be(2) decrease the likelihood of significant action to be(3) decreases the likelihood for significant action being(4) decreases the likelihood that significant action will be

2. Doctors have difficulty diagnosing Cerebral Malaria because the early symptoms of this potentially deadly illness are often quite similar to the common cold. 1. often resemble that of the common cold.2. are often quite similar to those of the common cold.3. are often quite similar to the cold’s symptom4. quite often are, like the common cold, similar 3. Of the many decisions facing the cabinet as it meets to decide on new directions for tackling insurgency, the question of tackling external support given to terrorists is for certain the more perplexing.

1. is certainly most perplexing2. it seems certain, is the most perplexing3. is certainly the more perplexing4. it seems certain, is perplexing the most

4. We enjoyed ourselves at the picnic; trekked in the hills, swimming in the river and rock climbed.a. We enjoyed ourselves at the picnic; trekked in the hills, swimming in the river and rock climbed.b. We enjoyed ourselves at the picnic; trekked in the hills, swimming in the river and climbing rocks.c. We enjoyed ourselves at the picnic; trekking in the hills, swimming in the river and climbing rocks.d. We enjoyed ourselves at the picnic; trekking in the hills, swam in the river and rock climbing.

5. Since the tumour is malignant, there is little hope of recovery.a. there is little hope of recovery.b. there are no hope of recovery.c. there is a little hope of recovery.d. there are little hopes of recovery.

6. There is Dr. Kalam whom they assert is the most distinguished scientist in town.a. whom they assert is the most distinguished scientist in town.b. whom they asserted was the most distinguished scientist in town.c. who they assert is the most distinguished.d. whom they assert was the most distinguished scientist in town.

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Direction: (Q: 7-15): The underlined parts in each of the sentence are given to choose which one of them might contain the error. The first underlined part is (a), the second (b), the third (c) & so on...

7. It is very obvious that his parents disapprove of him quitting college and taking up a job at such an early age.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) No error

8. Ram felt that he had become what he was because, over the course of years, that was the way his mother raised him.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

9. Tara found a book in her bag that did not belong to her. She was wondering if it was your’s, but she finally found that it was Priya’s.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

10. I want the kitchen to be spic and span when I get back. That stack of plates are to be put into the cupboard, the cups are to be washed and the floor is to be wiped.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

11. I cannot keep an eye on every single person’s belongings. Everybody has to take care of their own things and I am not responsible if anything gets lost.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) No Error

12. We have been having this argument for days now, and I don’t want to fight anymore. But I am sure that it is you who is wrong.(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

13. Anita just called the office and informed them that she will arrive within the hour.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) No error

14. Mr. Ramaswami was a wonderful person. He was kind, generous and always helpful. Among his greatest attributes was his concern for other’s.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

15. We are extremely worried because one of our students have not returned from the excursion to the zoo. We shall have to inform the parents.

(1) a (2) b (3) c (4) d

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Direction: (Q 16- 20): Sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

16. A. Your doctor will never send you to the drugstore for a pack of cigarettes but she might recommended ‘the patch’-the same remedy smokers use to wean themselves off cigarettes.B. Worn on the skin, the patch releases enough nicotine into the bloodstream to curb colitis woes like severe diarrhea.

C. Not even nicotine is all bad. D. It may soothe symptoms of ulcerative colitis – a digestive disease – according to a study.

1] CDAB 2] DCAB 3] BACD 4] ABCD

17. A. You must be joking, lady, is my first reaction, or the joke’s on me. B. “How come there’s so much attention on Bill Gates?” C. I look at her again, and decide that she’s serious.

D. Well, you folks yourself say we’re a huge software centre, you guys hire Indians, The Road Ahead has been on top of non –fiction best-seller lists here, too.

1] ABDC 2] DCBA 3] CABD 4] BACD

18. A. While this may be true, it will be even more so during the festival. B. To make gold buying even more exciting, the Dubai gold trade is offering glittering raffles. C. Gold has always been the biggest attraction for Indian shoppers who come to Dubai. D. When you buy gold, many believe, you do not spend- you invest.

1] DCAB 2] CDAB 3] ACDB 4] BDCA

19. A. Both companies admit their windfall is partly due to the N64 shortage.B. Frustrated parents and exhausted sales clerks are trying to cope with this holiday season’s biggest hit- the Nintendo 64 videogame system.C. So shoppers are turning to N64’s rivals: sales of Sony Playstation and Sega Saturn have boomed.D. The company says it underestimated demand and there have also been unexpected production flaws.

1] ABCD 2] ADBC 3] CBAD 4] BDCA

20. A. Mix all the ingredients together, mashing them to a pulp. B. Add sugar to taste, and mix well again. C. Take 2 bananas, an egg, some milk and gelatin. D. Put the mixture in a bowl, and chill until set.

1] ACBD 2] ABCD 3] CABD 4] DABC

Direction: (Q 21- 30): Find the odd word from the list.

21. a] Film b] Painting c] Sculpture d] Melody

22. a] Paranoia b] Schizophrenia c] Megalomania d] Dementia

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23. a] Kite b] Bulldozer c] Crane d] Cleave

24. a] Maroon b] Orange c] Lavender d] White

25. a] Animated b] Vivacious c] Dramatic d] Phlegmatic

26. a] Hypocrisy b] Ingenuousness c] Truthfulness d] Artless

27. a] Engagement b] Funeral c] Wedding d] Reception

28. a] Murder b] Assassination c] Fraud d] Assault

29. a] Lyric b] Song c] Photograph d] Melody

30. a] Talk b] Chat c] Tête-à-tête d] Debate

Direction: (Q 31- 35): Choose the option that satisfies the condition.

1. If the snow continues, we will get stuck.A. The snow continued.B. The snow did not continue.C. We got stuck.D. We did not get stuck 1] AD 2] DA 3] CA 4] AC2. Whenever Raghu sneezes, his nose turns red.A. Raghu’s nose did not turn red.B. Raghu sneezed.C. Raghu’s nose turned red.D. Raghu did not sneeze.1] CB 2] AD 3] BD 4] DA3. She scratches her head when she thinks.a. She was thinking b. She was not thinkingc. She was scratching her head. d. She was not scratching her head. 1. ad 2. ca 3. ac 4. none of these4. Either Ramesh is not driving or he is drinking.a. Ramesh is not driving b. Ramesh is drinking.c. Ramesh is not driking d. Ramesh is driving.1. ac 2. dc 3. ba 4. ab

5. If he climbs too high his head reels.a. He climbed too high b. His head reeled. c. He did not climb too high. d. His head did not reel. 1. ba 2. dc 3. cd 4. ad

6. Whenever she hears birds sing she sings herself.a. She heard birds sing. b. She sang herself.c. She did not sing herself. d. She did not hear birds sing.1. ab 2. cd 3. ba 4. all but [3]

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