Practice Questions

Directions for questions 1 to 40: In the following questions. (our sentences conveying the same idea are given. Select the one which expresses the idea in the most concise manner and mark the letter corresponding with it as the answer. Please note that all of them may be grammatically correct and mean the same but you have to select the one that is concise without missing any point.

1. (A) Even though it was raining cats and dogs the man who used to deliver my mail without a fault arrived in the nick of lime to hand over my letters.
(B) Braving the rams the postman came as usual and gave me my letters.
(C) Inspite of the heavy rain the postman came on time and as usual delivered my letters.
(D) Though it was raining heavily, the postman came as usual and he came on time too, to deliver my letters.

2. (A) Though it was never anticipated even by die¬ hard optimists, the wonder-boys of Indian cricket marched towards an unprecedented victory target,
(B) Though it was not expected even by staunch optimists, the Indian cricketers achieved an unexpected victory target.
(C) Quite unexpectedly the Indian cricketers achieved a great victory.
(D) Indian cricketers achieved a great victory.

3. (A) Although religion does not inhibit the acquisition of wealth, although it does not hold up large fortunes as evil, the tenor of its teachings, by and large. Is to induce an attitude of indifference to worldly things.
(B) Although religion does not stand against the amassing of wealth and other fortunes, the tenor of its teachings is indifference to worldly things.
(C) Religion is not against wealth, and the tenor of its teachings is indifference to worldly things.
(D) Religion is not against wealth but the essence of its teachings is indifference towards it.

4. (A) Literary men generally lead a very unhappy life.
(B) Certainly a literary life is an unhappy life because if you have genius and talent there are many cares and worries usual to men of letters.
(C) If you have the genius and talent of a literary writer you have to face a lot of difficulties in life.
(D) Certainly a literary life is an unhappy life because it brings many difficulties to writers.

5. (A) Don’t ever think that there is anything to be ashamed of, or anything undignified to grumble about in having to work hard for one’s living.
(B) Don’t ever think that there is anything undignified in having to work for a living.
(C) We need not let imagination think that working for a living is a shame.
(D) We need not imagine that there is anything to be ashamed of or anything undignified in having to v -k for our living.

6. (A) All the gospels of wealth are based on the fundamental concept that none can claim an absolute or inherent right to property, but everyone holds it in trust from God to promote the good of mankind.
(B) All the opinions about wealth as per gospels are based on the basic concept-that none can claim an absolute right to property and that it is held in trust from God.
(C) All the gospels of wealth are based on the fundamental fact that we ore holding our property as a trust from God.
(D) It is said that none of us has any Inherent right to property and that we hold it as a Trust from God

7. (A) The automobile was not dug out of the ground like a nugget of gold; first men dreamed the automobile and afterwards, long afterwards, the practical minded engineers caught up with what had been created by winging fantasy.
(B) The automobile was imagined by people long ago and the practical-minded engineers realized that imagination.
(C) The automobile was first imagined and long afterwards materialized.
(D) The automobile was not a mineral like gold; on the other hand it was imagined long ago and materialized by practical-minded engineers long afterwards.

8. (A) An artist has no concern with conduct as such, as the moralist, for instance, has; it is not his function to exhort men to good work like a leader or to prove things like a scientist, but merely to exhibit them
(B) Unlike moralists, an artist does not deal with conduct, does not exhort people to do good work like a leader and does not prove things like a scientist he only exhibits them.
(C) A moralist is concerned with conduct, a leader exhort people lo do good work b scientist proves things but an artist is different from all of them in that he only exhibits his work.
(D) An artist has no concern with good conduct like a moralist, no chance to exhort people like a leader, no interest to prove things like 3 scientist, he only exhibits them.

9. (A) Real bliss consists not in riches or in anything else which the world regards as prosperity or felicity but in the joy and happiness derived from being at peace with one’s own fellow men through perfect love and fellowship and selfless service and sacrifice.
(B) Real bliss consists not in riches nor in prosperity but in the joy derived from being at peace with one’s fellowmen through love, fellowship, selfless service and sacrifice.
(C) Real bliss consists not in riches nor in felicity but in the joy of living at peace with fellowmen through love, service and sacrifice.
(D) Living at peace with our fellowmen through love, fellowship, selfless service and sacrifice is real bliss, not riches or felicity.

10. (A) II is easy to understand why great philosophers fly to the solitude of their own thoughts or the silent companionship of the immortals, and if they care to present their views In prose or verse to the world, that these views take a sombre and melancholy setting from ‘the pale cast of thought* in which they were engendered.
(B) It it’s easy to understand why great philosophers escape to the solitude of their own thoughts and if they care to express their views, why these views are always presented in a melancholic setting.
(C) It »s easy to understand why great philosophers fly off to solitude and loneliness if they care to present to the world their views and from what melancholy setting their views originated.
(D) We can understand easily why great philosophers fly back to their own companionless solitude if they care to present to the world m writing from what melancholy thought their views engendered

11. (A) The region of Andhra Pradesh that is close to the coast, and where we can find Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts, enjoys an extremely special position in the pages of the history of the state
(B) The north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, comprising Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram. Srikakulam and East Godavari districts. Is very important in the state’s history
(C) The historical importance of the north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh Is well known.
(D) In .the north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh are situated Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts which arc important from a historical perspective

12. (A) Chocolate b good for health and this idea has been conformed by some Dutch doctors
(B) Dutch doctors did a lot of research work to prove that chocolate is good for health.
(C) Dutch doctors have confirmed that chocolate is good for health
(D) The discovery that chocolate is good for health »s a result of a lot of research by some Dutch doctors.

13. (A) The Prime Minister’s trip to Pakistan has not been successful
(B) The Prime Minister failed to make his voyage to Pakistan a success story.
(C) Even the Prime Minister’s trip to Pakistan could not help build a good rapport between the two countries.
(D) Though the Prime Minister paid a visit to Pakistan, he could not succeed in his mission

14. (A) As the month of June arrives, one becomes conscious that the monsoons are here, and so are the festivals
(B) The month of June heralds the onset of the monsoon and of the festival season.
(C) The monsoons set in only with the arrival of the month of June when the season of festival starts.
(D) Along with the month of June, the monsoons and the season of festivals set in together

15. (A) When compared to all other industries, it is the computer industry which is growing at the fastest rate in today s world.
(B) In any case, the fastest growing industry Is the computer Industry as compared to other Industries.
(C) One cannot deny the fact that the computer Industry is growing the fastest today.
(D) The computer industry is the fastest growing Industry today.

16. (A) Almost 80 per cent of India’s population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for a livelihood.
(B) The livelihood of 80 per cent of villagers Is agriculture.
(C) Villagers, who constitute almost 80 percent of India’s population, live in rural India and depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
(D) The rural areas cover almost 80 per cent of India’s population that depends on agriculture.

17. (A) Singapore Is generally considered by the average Indians to be a sophisticated shopping destination, but never a theatre for diplomatic exploits.
(B) Almost every Indian thinks of Singapore as a place only for sophisticated shopping, but not a theatre for diplomatic exploits to be performed.
(C) To the average Indian, Singapore is 8-sophisticated shopping destination, not a theatre for diplomatic exploits.
(D) Most of the Indians consider Singapore as a place for sophisticated shopping but they never consider it a place for diplomatic exploits.

18. (A) The teacher asked the students to find out where on the map Bangladesh is located
(B) The students were asked to study the map in order to be able to find Bangladesh in It
(C) The teacher asked the students to locate Bangladesh on the map.
(D) The teacher, who had taught The students to study a map, asked them to locate Bangladesh on the map.

19. (A) A science competition named after Inter ISEF was held for a week a few days back.
(B) The Inter ISEF science competition was held.
(C) The Inter ISEF science competition was recently held for a week.
(D) The science competition held recently was called The Inter ISEF science competition for a week.

20. (A) India is developing a ballistic missile which is called the Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile and can travel more than 5000 km.
(B) The missile that is being developed by India and that which has a range of 5000 km is called an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile.
(C) A ballistic missile, which Is being developed by India and Is an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile, has a range of more than 5000 km.
(D) India is developing an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of more than 5000 km.

21. (A) A holiday, however brief it may be, and however close the destination may be, will surely bring a change of scenery and a welcome respite from the regimented routine of our daily lives.
(B) Though the destination is close and the stay is brief, a vacation will certainly bring a welcome relief from the standard routine of our daily lives.
(C) A holiday is sure lo bring a welcome respite from our daily routine, even if it is brief and the destination is close.
(D) A holiday, although it may be brief, and the destination closer, is sure to bring a respite from the regimented routine of our daily lives.

22. (A) Hospitality has been an indiscriminate part and parcel of the Indian tradition since a very long time.
(B) The Indian tradition upholds the quality of hospitality and this has been in the blood of the Indians from time Immemorial
(C) Hospitality has been a part of the Indian tradition from time immemorial.
(D) Hospitality has been a part and parcel of the traditional concepts of India since time Immemorial in Indian history.

23. (A) Without doubt, the most enjoyable pan of a holiday is very often the travel which it carries with it
(B) Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable part of a holiday is very often the travel which cannot be avoided.
(C) The travel which it entails, is undoubtedly the most enjoyable part of a holiday, very often.
(D) Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable part of a holiday, is often the travel It entails.

24. (A) Sound is an important means of communication, but high levels of noise would result In causing damage to hearing, and cause deterioration in the capacity to concentrate on one’s work.
(B) Sound is a vital means of communication, but high levels of noise could damage hearing and impair the capacity to concentrate
(C) Sound is an important means of communication, but high levels of noise could damage the capacity of hearing, and cause deterioration to the capacity of concentrating on work.
(D) Sound is an Important means of communication but high levels of noise could damage hearing, and cause deterioration to one’s capacity of concentrating on work

25. (A) Scientists have reasons to believe that air pollution, due to carbon particles or soot and carbon dioxide would affect the weather
(B) Scientists have reasons to believe that air pollution both due to carbon particles or soot and carbon dioxide would have an adverse effect on the weather around us.
(C) Scientists have reasons to believe that air pollution, both due to carbon particles or soot and carbon dioxide would have adversely affected the weather since a long time.
(D) Scientists have reasons to believe that air pollution both due to carbon particles or soot and carbon dioxide would affect the weather very adversely in the near future.

26. (A) As caffeine acts as a stimulant, beverages which contain caffeine should be avoided by those people who are prone to severe anxiety or attacks caused by panic.
(B) As caffeine acts as a stimulant, beverages which contain caffeine should be avoided by those who are prone to anxiety or attacks caused by panic.
(C) As caffeine acts as a stimulant, caffeine- containing beverages should be avoided by those prone to anxiety or panic attacks
(D) As caffeine acts as a stimulant, chose beverages containing caffeine should be avoided by those who are prone to severe anxiety or attacks caused by panic

27. (A) The pollution of air. water and soil which has risen to dangerous levels have all been Induced by human beings in his short sightedness.
(B) The rising of air, water and soil pollution to dangerous levels has been induced by the short sighted activities of man.
(C) The pollution of air. water and soil which has risen to dangerous levels, has been induced by man in his ignorance.
(D) The dangerous levels of pollution in air, water and soil have been induced by man due to his short sightedness.

28. (A) Nutritionists and physicians all over the world have learnt that plant-based products are good sources of protein, iron, calcium and vitamins because they can be easily absorbed by the body.
(B) Nutritionists and physicians all over the world have learnt that plant-based products are good sources of nutrients because they can be easily absorbed by the body.
(C) Nutritionists and physicists the world over learnt that plant products are good sources of nutrients as they can be easily absorbed by the body.
(D) Nutritionists and physicians the world over learnt that plant products are good sources of proteins, iron, calcium and vitamins because they can be easily absorbed by the body.

29. (A) From the time Indian market faced competition through a policy of liberalization, openings in all industries have become very competitive.
(B) Ever since the Indian markets were opened up through a policy of liberalization, competition in all industries has Intensified.
(C) Ever since the time Indian markets have been opened up through a policy of liberalization, competition in all industries from foreign companies has Intensified.
(D) Ever since Indian markets have opened up through a policy of liberalization, competition In all industries has become the order of the day for Indian entrepreneurs

30. (A) With news channels vying with one other to give breaking news ahead of others. TV journalists are gaming popularity.
(B) With more and more news channels vying with each other to give news ahead of others, people Involved in covering news and events are gaining popularity
(C) People involved in covering news and events are gaining popularity with more’ and more news channels vying with each other to give breaking news ahead of others.
(D) TV journalists are becoming popular Increasingly because more and more news channels are competing with each other to be the first lo give the breaking news of the day.

31. (A) Some companies are involved in direct marketing which is one of the avenues employed by Them to sell their products better
(B) Direct marketing is one of The avenues employed by some companies to set) their products in a batter way.
(C) Some companies market their products directly, which is one of the avenues employed by them to sell their products better.
(D) Direct marketing is one of the avenues employed by some companies to augment the sales of their products

32. (A) There Is a growing demand for professionals involved in efficient hospital management in which administration, planning and housekeeping are the main functions.
(B) There is a demand for professionals Involved in efficient hospital management – administration, planning and housekeeping being the main functions.
(C) There is a demand for professionals for efficient hospital management -administration, planning and housekeeping being the main functions.
(D) There is a growing demand for professionals capable of administration, planning and housekeeping for effective hospital management.

33. (A) As the pressure involved in a job and the stress are constantly increasing for workers. The employers are on the look out for providing more facilities in terms of relaxation and fitness clubs.
(B) With increasing job pressure and stress on the workers, employers are looking to providing facilities in terms of relaxation and fitness clubs
(C) Employers are on The look out for providing facilities like relaxation and fitness clubs to their workers due to their own increasing job pressure end stress
(D) With increasing pressure of the job and stress, employers are on The look out for providing facilities in terms of relaxation and fitness clubs

34. (A) Awareness of health care in the country is growing with Indians becoming conscious of their health.
(B) There is a growing awareness of healthcare among Indians who are becoming more health conscious.
(C) There is a growing awareness of health care in India by Indians who are becoming more health conscious.
(D) Awareness of health care is growing among Indians who are becoming more conscious of their health

35. (A) Service has become a high point in the present day’s hospitals as there is a growing competition and levels of awareness.
(B) Service has become a high point in today’s hospitals as there is growing competition and levels of awareness.
(C) Service has become a high point In today’s hospitals with growing competition arid awareness levels
(D) Service has become a high point in the hospitals of the present day with growing competition and levels of awareness

36. (A) Moved by the miserable plight of the orphans, The rich businessman offered all passible help.
(B) As he was moved by the miserable plight of the orphans, The rich businessman offered them every possible help.
(C) The rich businessman was so moved by the miserable plight of the orphans that he offered them all possible help.
(D) The rich businessman moved by the miserable plight of the orphans offered to help them in every possible way.

37. (A) She is so fascinated with gold and gold jewellery that she spent a major part of her earnings in buying gold jewellery for herself
(B) As she is extremely fascinated with gold she has spent a major part of her earnings In buying gold jewellery for herself.
(C) She being extremely fascinated with gold, she spends a major part of her earnings in buying gold jewellery for herself
(D) Being extremely fascinated with gold, she spends a majority of her earnings in buying gold jewellery.

38. (A) While l was going to my office, he gave me an envelope and asked me to hand II over to his brother who resides in Castle Hills.
(B) While I was on my way to office, he came to me and asked me to hand over an envelope to his brother who was residing in Castle Hills.
(C) While I was on my way to my office, he asked me to hand over an envelope to his brother who resides in Castle Hills.
(D) While I was on my way to office, he asked me to hand over an envelop to his brother residing in Castle Hills.

39. (A) It is not correct to judge a person by his physical appearance because mere appearances most often are deceptive.
(B) It is incorrect to judge a person by looking at his physical appearance because appearances most often tend to be deceptive.
(C) It is incorrect to judge a person by his physical appearance because appearances alone are mostly deceptive.
(D) It is not correct to judge a person by his physical appearance alone because appearances can be deceptive.

40. (A) When she said that she was unaware of the traffic rules and pleaded with the traffic cop to let her go, the traffic cop took pity on her and let her go.
(B) The traffic policeman allowed her to go when she pleaded that she was ignorant about the rules.
(C) The traffic cop allowed her to go when she pleaded trial she was unaware of The rules of the road
(D) The traffic cop allowed her to go when she pleaded with him that she was ignorant about the rules.

1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. C
19. C
20. D
21. C
22. C
23. D
24. B
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. B
29. B
30. A
31. D
32. D
33. B
34. B
35. C
36. A
37. D
38. D
39. D
40. B