John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
'John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' Muir wrote this in his notebook because
AHe did not have a permanent address.
BHe wanted to be a traveller all his life.
CHis love for botany went beyond borders.
DHe wanted to live in the open all his life.
Pick an option to attempt
- He did not have a permanent address.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention anything about John Muir's permanent address or lack thereof. The phrase 'John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe' reflects more on his outlook and mindset rather than his logistical living situation.
</li>
- He wanted to be a traveler all his life.
<li>This option is incorrect. While John Muir's extensive travels and explorations are highlighted in the passage, the phrase 'Earth-planet, Universe' is more indicative of his broad, cosmopolitan outlook and not specifically about a lifelong desire to travel.
</li>
- His love for botany went beyond borders.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'his eager interest in every aspect of the natural world had made him a citizen of the universe.' This suggests that Muir's passion for the natural world and botany transcended geographical boundaries.
</li>
- He wanted to live in the open all his life.
<li>This option is incorrect because the phrase 'Earth-planet, Universe' reflects Muir's broad interest and connection to the natural world rather than a specific desire to live outdoors all his life.
</li>
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
Which of these did John Muir have no great difficulty in doing?
AFinding food among the farmers.
BEating regularly every day.
CSleeping without blankets on certain nights.
DChasing wolves that howled through the nights.
Pick an option to attempt
- Finding food among the farmers.
<li>This option is correct. The passage mentions, 'But usually I had no great difficulty in finding a loaf of bread in the widely scattered clearings of the farmers.' This indicates that Muir did not have much difficulty in finding food.
</li>
- Eating regularly every day.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage mentions that Muir often went hungry, indicating that he did not eat regularly every day.
</li>
- Sleeping without blankets on certain nights.
<li>This option is incorrect. While the passage does mention that Muir had to sleep out without blankets, it does not indicate that he had no great difficulty in doing so.
</li>
- Chasing wolves that howled through the nights.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage describes a single incident where Muir was awakened by howling wolves and replenished his fire. There is no indication that he chased the wolves.
</li>
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
How did the experience with nature affect John Muir?
AHe felt spiritually fulfilled.
BHe became a better botanist.
CHe felt successful after collecting rare plants.
DHe enjoyed the breeze in the glorious forests.
Pick an option to attempt
- He felt spiritually fulfilled.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'feeding on God's abounding, inexhaustible spiritual beauty bread,' indicating that Muir felt spiritually fulfilled by his experiences with nature.
</li>
- He became a better botanist.
<li>This option is not specifically mentioned in the passage. While Muir's interest in botany is evident, the passage does not state that his experience with nature made him a better botanist.
</li>
- He felt successful after collecting rare plants.
<li>This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention Muir collecting rare plants or feeling successful as a result.
</li>
- He enjoyed the breeze in the glorious forests.
<li>This option is not specific enough to be correct. While Muir's enjoyment of nature is clear, the passage focuses more on his spiritual fulfillment rather than enjoying the breeze specifically.
</li>
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
According to the passage, in what way was Muir affected by his injury?
AHis injured eye healed well very slowly.
BHe could not open his left eye during his exploration.
CHis eyesight was affected, but he was able to carry on.
DHe took a long time to consult maps and study them.
Pick an option to attempt
- His injured eye healed well very slowly.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not indicate the pace at which Muir's eye healed, but it mentions that the injury was less serious than he initially thought.
</li>
- He could not open his left eye during his exploration.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage mentions that Muir felt he had 'scarce heart to open the other' eye initially, but there is no indication that he could not open his left eye during his exploration.
</li>
- His eyesight was affected, but he was able to carry on.
<li>This option is correct. The passage states, 'My poor eye is not better, nor worse... I am not always sensible of its presence,' indicating that while his eyesight was affected, he was still able to carry on with his activities.
</li>
- He took a long time to consult maps and study them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage mentions that Muir had been consulting maps for weeks before his injury, but it does not state that the injury affected the time he took to consult maps.
</li>
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
When Muir said that he 'botanized', he meant that he
Astudied plants and made notes on them.
Bstudied plants in their natural habitat.
Cstudied plants during his exploration.
Dstudied plants and classified them.
Pick an option to attempt
- Studied plants and made notes on them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not mention Muir making notes on the plants he studied.
</li>
- Studied plants in their natural habitat.
<li>This option is correct. The passage indicates that Muir's exploration and study of plants were done in their natural environment, as he traveled and explored different regions.
</li>
- Studied plants during his exploration.
<li>This option is partially correct but not as specific. While Muir did study plants during his explorations, the term 'botanized' more accurately refers to studying plants in their natural habitat.
</li>
- Studied plants and classified them.
<li>This option is incorrect. The passage does not mention Muir classifying the plants he studied.
</li>
John Muir, Earth-planet, Universe.' - These words are written on the inside cover of the notebook from which the contents of this volume have been taken. They reflect the mood in which the late author and explorer undertook his thousand-mile walk to the Gulf o … read passage
Which of these sentences is not true?
AJohn Muir explored several new places even on his way home.
BThere was a cloud over the landscape he travelled.
CHe was committed to being a botanist more than ever.
DHe recorded his adventures in the notebook.
Pick an option to attempt
- John Muir explored several new places even on his way home.
<li>This option is true. The passage states, 'I was eager to see Illinois prairies on my way home,' indicating that Muir explored new places on his way back.
</li>
- There was a cloud over the landscape he travelled.
<li>This option is not true. The passage mentions, 'A cloud is over it,' referring to Muir's injured eye, not the landscape he traveled.
</li>
- He was committed to being a botanist more than ever.
<li>This option is true. The passage suggests that Muir's passion for botany was strong, saying, 'To me all plants are more precious than before.'
</li>
- He recorded his adventures in the notebook.
<li>This option is true. The passage states that the contents of the volume were taken from Muir's notebook, indicating he recorded his adventures.
</li>
It came as a shock to me that my friend had lost his ___________ in a moment of madness as he lent all of it to his neighbour.
Anest egg
Bnests and eggs
Cbird's nest
Dnestled eggs
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom referring to someone's savings or money set aside for the future.
Option 1 -> nest egg -> refers to a sum of money saved for future use, fits perfectly in context.
Option 2 -> nests and eggs -> not an established idiom; literal meaning doesn't fit the context.
Option 3 -> bird's nest -> refers to an actual bird's dwelling, not a financial term.
Option 4 -> nestled eggs -> not a recognized idiom; doesn't relate to money or savings.
A nest egg is money that you've carefully saved up over time, just like a bird carefully tends to its precious eggs in a nest. When someone loses their nest egg, they've lost their financial security blanket - all those hard-earned savings they were counting on for their future.
During the debate, when the minister appeared to be vague about his stand on the controversial energy project, his opponent asked him to ___________ and declare outright if the government would go ahead with the project or not.
Abe curt to the face
Bcut to the chase
Ccurb the farce
Dcut globe
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to get straight to the point without delay.
Option 1 -> be curt to the face -> not a standard idiom; being curt means being rudely brief.
Option 2 -> cut to the chase -> means to get directly to the point without wasting time on preliminaries.
Option 3 -> curb the farce -> not a standard idiom; would mean to stop something ridiculous.
Option 4 -> cut globe -> not a meaningful phrase or idiom.
When someone tells you to cut to the chase, they're asking you to skip all the unnecessary details and get straight to the main point. It's like fast-forwarding through the boring parts of a movie to reach the exciting chase scene - hence the name of this time-saving expression.
It is irritating when co-workers dismiss your ideas as worthless, and later present those very ideas as their own. They just want to ___________.
Asteal your credit
Bsteal your crown
Csteal your thunder
Dsteal your gloating
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom meaning to take credit for someone else's ideas or achievements.
Option 1 -> steal your credit -> means taking undeserved recognition, but not a standard idiom.
Option 2 -> steal your crown -> not a recognized idiom for taking credit.
Option 3 -> steal your thunder -> means to take credit for someone else's ideas or to diminish their moment of glory.
Option 4 -> steal your gloating -> not a standard idiom and doesn't fit the context.
When someone steals your thunder, they're basically hijacking your big moment or brilliant idea and claiming it as their own. It's like when you're about to announce exciting news at a party, but someone else blurts it out first and gets all the attention you deserved.
Before the start of the meeting, I am ___________ on the latest developments.
Ataking you through
Bgoing to share
Cgoing to bring you up to speed
Dgoing to be explaining
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to inform someone about recent information or updates.
Option 1 -> taking you through -> means to guide someone step-by-step through a process, not to update with information.
Option 2 -> going to share -> means to give information but lacks the specific meaning of updating someone.
Option 3 -> going to bring you up to speed -> means to inform someone about recent developments or updates they may have missed.
Option 4 -> going to be explaining -> means to clarify or describe something, not specifically to update with latest information.
When you need to update a colleague who's been out of the office, you bring them up to speed on everything that happened while they were away. It's like getting someone caught up to the same level of knowledge as everyone else, ensuring they're moving at the same pace as the rest of the team.
Despite statistics to prove that there was a slowdown in the economy of the country, the professor was ___________ about it.
Ain affirmation
Bin denial
Cin protest
Din shock
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a phrase meaning refusing to accept or acknowledge clear evidence.
Option 1 -> in affirmation -> means agreeing or confirming something, opposite of what's needed.
Option 2 -> in denial -> means refusing to accept or acknowledge obvious facts or reality.
Option 3 -> in protest -> means objecting or expressing disagreement, but not ignoring evidence.
Option 4 -> in shock -> means being surprised or stunned, not refusing to accept facts.
When someone is in denial, they refuse to accept an unpleasant truth even when the evidence is staring them right in the face. It's like wearing mental blinders - they simply won't acknowledge what's clearly happening around them, often as a psychological defense mechanism.
After the unearthing of relics at the archaeological site, the historian was asked to ___________ the significance of the discovery.
Athrow light on
Bshed meaning on
Cturn light on
Dfocus meaning on
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to explain or clarify something clearly.
Option 1 -> throw light on -> means to clarify or explain something, making it easier to understand.
Option 2 -> shed meaning on -> not a standard phrasal verb; 'shed light on' is the correct form.
Option 3 -> turn light on -> means to switch on a light, not to explain something.
Option 4 -> focus meaning on -> not a standard phrasal verb construction and grammatically awkward.
When archaeologists make an important discovery, experts are called in to throw light on what they've found. Just like how a flashlight illuminates dark corners, this phrase means to clarify or explain something that was previously unclear or mysterious, helping others understand its true significance.
The pharmaceutical company hired a consultant to supervise a taskforce studying lower salaries as to their effects on employees' morale.
Astudying what the effects lower salaries would have on employees' morale
Bstudying the effects of lower salaries on employee morale
Cfor studying what are the effects in employees' morale that lower salaries would cause
Dstudying the effects of employee morale on lower salaries
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests conciseness and clarity in cause-and-effect expressions.
When showing how one thing affects another, use direct phrasing like 'the effects of X on Y' rather than wordy, indirect constructions. Think of it like giving directions: 'Turn left at the store' beats 'What you should do is turn in the direction that would be left when you reach the store.'
Option 1 Wordy and indirect; 'what the effects would have' is unnecessarily complex.
Option 2 Perfect! Direct, clear cause-and-effect structure that's easy to follow.
Option 3 Way too wordy; sounds like it was written by committee.
Option 4 Backwards logic; suggests morale affects salaries, not the reverse.
Besides offering physiological rewards such as toned muscles, when regular karate is practiced the body can be turned into a dangerous weapon.
Aone can turn the body into a dangerous weapon through karate, if it is practiced regularly
Bthe body can be turned into a dangerous weapon as a result of karate if practiced regularly
Cwhen karate is practiced regularly, the body can be turned into a dangerous weapon
Dkarate, if practiced regularly, can turn the body into a dangerous weapon
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests dangling/misplaced modifiers and sentence clarity.
When a sentence starts with a descriptive phrase, it should clearly connect to the main subject. Think of it like pointing-if you say 'Besides being delicious, when pizza is eaten...' it sounds awkward. Better: 'Pizza, when eaten hot, is delicious.' The subject should be crystal clear and directly connected.
Option 1 Changes subject to 'one' and adds unnecessary wordiness-awkward pivot.
Option 2 'As a result of' makes it wordy and clunky-unnecessary detour.
Option 3 Keeps the awkward 'when' structure-doesn't fix the original problem.
Option 4 Makes karate the clear subject throughout-clean and direct connection.
The animal activist has raised awareness not only on the plight of abandoned dogs, but also on overworked bulls and temple elephants.
Aon the plight of not only the abandoned dogs, but also on those of overworked bulls
Bnot only on the plight of the abandoned dogs, but also on that of overworked bulls
Cthe plight of abandoned dogs, as well as the over worked bulls
Dthe plight of abandoned dogs, but also on overworked bulls
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests parallelism in 'not only...but also' constructions and proper preposition usage.
When using 'not only...but also,' both parts must have the same grammatical structure, like matching puzzle pieces. You 'raise awareness ON' something (not just 'raise awareness' something). Think of it as putting spotlight ON issues.
Option 1 'Those of' creates awkward reference and breaks the parallel structure.
Option 2 Perfect parallelism with 'on the plight...but also on that of.'
Option 3 Missing 'on' after 'raised awareness' - grammatically incomplete phrase.
Option 4 Missing 'on' and breaks parallelism between 'plight of' and 'on.'
When people move from one city or country to another, the spread of diseases may result. People often bring in germs which may not have been present there before. These new germs can spread quickly and cause previously unknown diseases. __________________________________. They become ill more easily and could even die. In turn, newcomers may catch diseases which were not present where they came from.
AIf they had gone back, they would have started an epidemic.
BPollution also can lead to the spread of disease.
CIf a germ is completely new to a region, people have no natural protection against it.
DSuch changes may result in enhancing conditions for people who live in big cities.
Pick an option to attempt
- If they had gone back, they would have started an epidemic.
Meaning: Returning travelers could bring diseases to their original locations, potentially causing outbreaks.
Reasoning: This option is irrelevant to the context of local susceptibility to new germs. The focus should be on the local population's lack of immunity.
- Pollution also can lead to the spread of disease.
Meaning: Pollution contributes to disease transmission.
Reasoning: This option is unrelated to the context of diseases spread by people moving between regions. It introduces an unrelated concept (pollution) and disrupts the flow of the passage.
- If a germ is completely new to a region, people have no natural protection against it.
Meaning: Locals lack immunity to new germs brought by newcomers.
Reasoning: This option is correct. It logically follows the discussion about the spread of previously unknown diseases and aligns with the context of local susceptibility to new germs.
- Such changes may result in enhancing conditions for people who live in big cities.
Meaning: Changes might improve conditions for urban residents.
Reasoning: This option is irrelevant and contradictory to the context, which is about the spread of disease and not about improving living conditions.
Samar, a young man from a village in Tripura is a social media star who hopes to make it big as a model and actor. While his minute-long videos are very popular, his series titled, 'Who wore it better?' showcases his creative side. He uses a variety of filters and visual effects to improve his videos. __________________________________.
AIt is clear that short videos are very popular among the youth than television.
BThis is one of the ways young men make money on the internet.
CIt is possible to be popular on the internet, although making money here is difficult.
DThis shows how it is possible today for people with limited resources to express their creativity.
Pick an option to attempt
- It is clear that short videos are very popular among the youth than television.
Meaning: Short videos are more popular among young people compared to television.
Reasoning: This option does not fit well as it shifts the focus to the popularity of video formats rather than Samar's creativity and resourcefulness.
- This is one of the ways young men make money on the internet.
Meaning: Young men can earn money through their activities on the internet.
Reasoning: This option is somewhat relevant but focuses more on monetization rather than on creativity or resourcefulness, which is the main theme.
- It is possible to be popular on the internet, although making money here is difficult.
Meaning: One can gain popularity online, but earning money is challenging.
Reasoning: This option is relevant but adds a contradictory note about the difficulty of making money, which distracts from the primary focus on creativity and resourcefulness.
- This shows how it is possible today for people with limited resources to express their creativity.
Meaning: People with limited means can still showcase their creativity.
Reasoning: This option is correct as it aligns perfectly with the theme of Samar using filters and visual effects to enhance his videos, showcasing his creativity despite limited resources.
Coral reefs are one of the most ___________, biologically complex, and diverse marine ecosystems on Earth. This ecosystem is one of the ___________ paradoxes of the biosphere: how do clear, and thus nutrient-poor, waters support such ___________ and productive communities?
Acommon, sensitive, fruitful
Bfragile, fascinating, prolific
Cdeep, strange, exuberant
Dfrail, unrecognized, wealthy
Pick an option to attempt
<li>common, sensitive, fruitful:
<li>Common: Ordinary or usual. Not fitting in the context of describing coral reefs, which are unique. <li>Sensitive: Easily affected or delicate. While it could describe coral reefs, 'fragile' is a better fit. <li>Fruitful: Producing good results; productive. Fits well but not as strong as 'prolific.'
This option is incorrect because 'common' does not fit well in the context. <li>fragile, fascinating, prolific:
<li>Fragile: Easily broken or damaged. Fits well in describing coral reefs. <li>Fascinating: Extremely interesting. Fits well in describing the paradox. <li>Prolific: Producing in large quantities. Fits well in describing productive communities.
This option is correct because all the words fit well in the context of the sentence. <li>deep, strange, exuberant:
<li>Deep: Extending far down from the top. Not specific to coral reefs, which are found in shallow waters. <li>Strange: Unusual or surprising. Not the best fit for the context. <li>Exuberant: Full of energy and excitement. Not fitting for describing marine communities.
This option is incorrect because 'deep' and 'exuberant' do not fit well in the context. <li>frail, unrecognized, wealthy:
<li>Frail: Weak and delicate. Fits but not as well as 'fragile.' <li>Unrecognized: Not identified or acknowledged. Not fitting for well-known coral reefs. <li>Wealthy: Having a lot of resources. Not fitting in the context of nutrient-poor waters.
This option is incorrect because 'unrecognized' and 'wealthy' do not fit well in the context.
It is a ___________ to live in a land without ___________. Even with all the technological advancement and economic growth, there are still millions who live in war zones where life every day is filled with ___________.
Acoincidence, prejudice, adventures
Bprivilege, bigotry, terror
Clovely, pride, episodes
Dpunishment, hate, agony
Pick an option to attempt
<li>coincidence, prejudice, adventures:
<li>Coincidence: A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances. Does not fit well in the context of living in a land without certain conditions. <li>Prejudice: Preconceived opinion not based on reason. Not relevant to the general context of safety and stability. <li>Adventures: Exciting or unusual experiences. Not fitting in the context of the daily suffering in war zones.
This option is incorrect because the words do not fit well in the context. <li>privilege, bigotry, terror:
<li>Privilege: A special right or advantage. Fits well with the idea of living in a land without certain negative conditions. <li>Bigotry: Intolerance toward those who are different. Fits well as something that is absent in the privileged land. <li>Terror: Extreme fear. Fits well in the context of life in war zones.
This option is correct because all the words fit well in the context of the sentence. <li>lovely, pride, episodes:
<li>Lovely: Beautiful or attractive. Does not fit well with the context of privilege and absence of suffering. <li>Pride: A feeling of deep pleasure derived from achievements. Not fitting well in this context. <li>Episodes: Events or occurrences. Not fitting well with the daily suffering in war zones.
This option is incorrect because the words do not fit well in the context. <li>punishment, hate, agony:
<li>Punishment: The infliction of a penalty. Does not fit well with the idea of living in a privileged land. <li>Hate: Intense dislike. Fits somewhat but not as well as 'bigotry.' <li>Agony: Extreme physical or mental suffering. Fits well in the context of life in war zones but the first two words do not fit.
This option is incorrect because 'punishment' and 'hate' do not fit well in the context.
The ability to ___________ and ___________ a cohesive team is particularly critical in hi-tech firms where the ___________ landscape can shift dramatically in the face of disruptive technologies.
Amentor, keep, sustainable
Bshape, guide, competitive
Cdrive, maintain, tectonic
Dinvolve, manage, green
Pick an option to attempt
<li>mentor, keep, sustainable:
<li>Mentor: To advise or train. Fits well with building a team. <li>Keep: To maintain or preserve. Fits, but not as strong as 'maintain.' <li>Sustainable: Able to be maintained at a certain rate. Not fitting well with the idea of a landscape shifting dramatically.
This option is incorrect because 'sustainable' does not fit well in the context. <li>shape, guide, competitive:
<li>Shape: To form or mold. Fits well with building a team. <li>Guide: To lead or direct. Fits well with building and leading a team. <li>Competitive: Relating to competition. Fits well with the context of a shifting landscape in hi-tech firms.
This option is correct because all the words fit well in the context of the sentence. <li>drive, maintain, tectonic:
<li>Drive: To propel or push forward. Fits well with building a team. <li>Maintain: To keep in existence. Fits well with keeping a team cohesive. <li>Tectonic: Relating to the structure of the earth's crust. While metaphorically it could imply major changes, 'competitive' is a better fit for the context.
This option is partially correct, but 'tectonic' is not the best fit in the context. <li>involve, manage, green:
<li>Involve: To include or engage. Fits somewhat but not as strong as 'shape' or 'drive.' <li>Manage: To handle or control. Fits well with building a team. <li>Green: Relating to the environment or inexperienced. Does not fit well with the context of a shifting landscape in hi-tech firms.
This option is incorrect because 'involve' and 'green' do not fit well in the context.
Cool-headed and rational, Jo Eun-cha is a talented and driven anchorman who commands as well as demands respect. After ___________ to get elected as a news director, he aims to ___________ to his job as the top news anchor to increase his ___________ of being elected next year.
Ahappening, quit, hopes
Bfailing, return, chances
Choping, upgrade, certainty
Dgoing, give up, luck
Pick an option to attempt
<li>happening, quit, hopes:
<li>Happening: Taking place. Does not fit well in the context of an action taken by Jo Eun-cha. <li>Quit: To leave or resign from. Fits well with the context of job actions. <li>Hopes: Desires or aspirations. Fits, but 'chances' is a better fit.
This option is incorrect because 'happening' does not fit well in the context. <li>failing, return, chances:
<li>Failing: Not succeeding. Fits well with the context of an unsuccessful attempt. <li>Return: To go back to. Fits well with the context of resuming a previous position. <li>Chances: The likelihood of something happening. Fits well with the context of increasing the likelihood of success.
This option is correct because all the words fit well in the context of the sentence. <li>hoping, upgrade, certainty:
<li>Hoping: Wishing or desiring. Does not fit as well with the context of a completed action. <li>Upgrade: To raise to a higher standard. Does not fit well with the context of job actions. <li>Certainty: The state of being sure. Does not fit as well as 'chances.'
This option is incorrect because 'hoping' and 'upgrade' do not fit well in the context. <li>going, give up, luck:
<li>Going: Moving or leaving. Does not fit well with the context of an action taken by Jo Eun-cha. <li>Give up: To resign from or abandon. Fits well with the context of job actions. <li>Luck: Success or failure brought by chance. Does not fit as well as 'chances.'
This option is incorrect because 'going' and 'luck' do not fit well in the context.
A collective investment fund (CIF), also known as a collective investment trust (CIT), is a group of ___________ accounts held by a bank or trust company. The financial institution ___________ assets from individuals and organizations to ___________ a single larger, diversified portfolio.
Adiverse, discounts, conceive
Bdifferent, collected, simulate
Cfinancial, covered, synthesize
Dpooled, groups, develop
Pick an option to attempt
<li>diverse, discounts, conceive:
<li>Diverse: Showing a great deal of variety. Fits well in the context. <li>Discounts: Reduces the price of. Does not fit in the context of managing assets. <li>Conceive: Form or devise a plan. Does not fit well with the context of creating a portfolio.
This option is incorrect because 'discounts' and 'conceive' do not fit well in the context. <li>different, collected, simulate:
<li>Different: Not the same. Fits well in the context. <li>Collected: Gathered together. Fits well in the context. <li>Simulate: Imitate or reproduce. Does not fit well with the context of creating a portfolio.
This option is incorrect because 'simulate' does not fit well in the context. <li>financial, covered, synthesize:
<li>Financial: Relating to finance. Fits well in the context. <li>Covered: Included or dealt with. Does not fit well in the context of managing assets. <li>Synthesize: Combine into a coherent whole. Fits well, but not as strong as 'develop.'
This option is incorrect because 'covered' does not fit well in the context. <li>pooled, groups, develop:
<li>Pooled: Combined for a common purpose. Fits perfectly in the context. <li>Groups: Assembles. Fits well, but 'assets' is implied as the direct object in the sentence. <li>Develop: Create or build. Fits perfectly in the context.
This option is correct because all the words fit well in the context of the sentence.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AThe President of the City Chamber of Commerce is an urbane, kind and generous man.
BThe writer's next book deals with the life of an urbane intellectual as seen through the eyes of a lawyer.
CMy uncle who lives in New York turned out to be the exact opposite of the urbane, wealthy gentleman that I was expecting to meet.
DOver 70% of the people living in urbane areas said that they wanted better roads and more schools.
Pick an option to attempt
The question is testing for word usage between urbane and urban.
Urbane refers to a person who is sophisticated, cultured, and refined in manner. Think of someone who knows which fork to use at a fancy dinner party and can make witty conversation about art and literature - that's an urbane person. They have that smooth, worldly charm that comes from being well-educated and socially polished.
Urban simply means relating to cities or towns, as opposed to rural countryside areas. If you live in a place with skyscrapers, busy streets, and lots of concrete instead of farms and forests, you're in an urban environment.
Option 1 -> Correctly uses 'urbane' to describe personal characteristics (sophisticated, kind, generous).
Option 2 -> Correctly uses 'urbane' to describe an intellectual's refined nature.
Option 3 -> Correctly uses 'urbane' to describe expected personal qualities of sophistication.
Option 4 -> Incorrectly uses 'urbane' when it should be 'urban' - refers to city areas, not sophisticated people.
Hence, Option 4 is correct
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AThe young scientist built a small, low-cost machine to recycle waste water. It was a simple but ingenious solution to the problem of water shortage in the city.
BMy friend is an ingenious cook - she can make very delicious dishes from the most ordinary ingredients.
CThe young man lost all his savings because he was rather ingenious to believe the agent's promises of a well-paid job and a comfortable life in a foreign country.
DTeachers say that some children are very ingenious when it comes to finding excuses for not completing their work.
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The question is testing for word usage between ingenious and ingenuous.
If you have a friend who can fix any broken gadget with just a paperclip and some tape, you'd call them ingenious - they're incredibly clever and creative at solving problems. Think of it as 'in-GENIUS' because they're like a genius at coming up with brilliant solutions.
On the other hand, if your little brother believes every prank you tell him (like that chocolate milk comes from brown cows), he's being ingenuous - charmingly naive and trusting, without any hint of deception or worldly wisdom.
Option 1 -> Correct usage. An 'ingenious solution' means a clever, creative solution to a problem.
Option 2 -> Correct usage. An 'ingenious cook' is someone who is creative and clever in the kitchen.
Option 3 -> Incorrect usage. Someone who naively believes false promises should be described as 'ingenuous' (naive), not 'ingenious' (clever).
Option 4 -> Correct usage. Children being 'ingenious' at finding excuses means they're clever and creative at making up reasons.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AAfter several rounds of meetings, the city council passed an ordinance to limit the number of cafes near the seaside.
BAs per a royal ordinance, all men under 18 had to join the army and fight the war.
CMilitary aircrafts can be used to carry a wide variety of ordinance.
DThe people protested a city ordinance that all parks must be closed by 9 pm.
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The question is testing for word usage between ordinance and ordnance.
An ordinance is like the rulebook for your neighborhood - it's a local law or official regulation passed by a city council or government authority. Think of it as the 'boss rules' that tell you things like where you can park, what time stores must close, or how loud your music can be. It's the legal paperwork that keeps communities organized and orderly.
Ordnance, on the other hand, is all about the boom-boom stuff in military contexts - it refers to military weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices. If you're talking about tanks, bombs, missiles, or any kind of military firepower, you're dealing with ordnance. It's basically the arsenal that armies use to defend or attack.
Option 1 -> Correct usage. A city council passing an 'ordinance' (local law) to regulate cafes is appropriate.
Option 2 -> Correct usage. A 'royal ordinance' (official decree) requiring military service is proper.
Option 3 -> Incorrect usage. Military aircraft carry 'ordnance' (weapons/ammunition), not 'ordinance' (laws).
Option 4 -> Correct usage. A 'city ordinance' (local regulation) about park closing times is appropriate.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AIt is a pleasure when we are all together for a meal at home.
BHer son is not interested in watching movies, which is not all together a bad thing.
CThe three hundred guests sat all together in the large dining hall of the hotel.
DThe facilitator asked the participants to stand up, all together.
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The question is testing for word usage between all together and altogether.
All together means 'in one place' or 'at the same time.' Think of it as everyone or everything being gathered in the same location or acting simultaneously. For example, when your entire family sits all together at the dinner table, you're physically in the same place enjoying a meal.
Altogether means 'completely,' 'entirely,' or 'in total.' It's used to emphasize the completeness of something. If you say something is not altogether surprising, you mean it's not completely or entirely surprising - there might be some element that makes it somewhat expected.
Option 1 -> Correct usage of 'all together' meaning 'in one place' during a family meal.
Option 2 -> Incorrect usage - should be 'altogether' meaning 'completely' or 'entirely' rather than 'all together.'
Option 3 -> Correct usage of 'all together' meaning 'in one place' in the dining hall.
Option 4 -> Correct usage of 'all together' meaning 'at the same time' or 'in unison.'
Hence, Option 2 is correct
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AThe sickness of a family member can affect the lives of everyone at home.
BKerala was affected by severe flood all through the year.
CTaking this medicine for a prolonged period can have severe after affects.
DThe popular star was not a natural actor: his style was rather affected.
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The question is testing for word usage between affect and effect.
If you're trying to remember the difference, think of affect as the action word - like when your little brother's terrible singing affects your ability to concentrate on homework. It's what happens when something influences or changes something else, kind of like how a magician affects a rabbit by making it disappear from a hat.
An effect is the result that shows up after something has been affected - like the effect of staying up all night studying is that you fall asleep during your exam the next day. Think of effects as the aftermath, the consequences, or the 'special effects' you see in movies after all the action happens.
Option 1 -> Correct usage of 'affect' as a verb meaning to influence or impact.
Option 2 -> Correct usage of 'affected' as past participle meaning influenced by something.
Option 3 -> Incorrect usage - should be 'after effects' (noun) not 'after affects' (verb form).
Option 4 -> Correct usage of 'affected' meaning artificial or pretentious in behavior.
Hence, Option 3 is correct
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- However, they stand out because they help the film maker realize his personal artistic vision.
- An Indie film refers to independent films made outside a major studio system.
- Their release is also limited to a few screens, although there have been films with a wide release.
- Most of such films are low budget films produced and distributed by small companies.
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The passage talks about independent films and their characteristics and distribution.
Link A (2 4): Sentence 4 uses 'such films' which specifically refers back to 'independent films' mentioned in sentence 2.
Link B (4 3): Sentence 3 starts with 'Their release is also limited' where 'Their' refers to the films in sentence 4, and 'also' adds more information.
Link C (3 1): Sentence 1 begins with 'However, they stand out' where 'However' contrasts with limitations mentioned in sentence 3, and 'they' refers to the indie films.
Introduction: Sentence 2 is the introducing sentence because it defines what an Indie film is.
Conclusion: Sentence 1 is the concluding sentence because it highlights what makes these films special despite their limitations.
Assembling: Starting with definition, then production details, distribution limitations, and finally their artistic value despite constraints.
Hence the correct order is 2431
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- Mental illness continues to struggle for recognition as a significant contributor to poor health in spite of the existence of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017
- The data reveals that an estimated one in seven Indians - or 197 million persons suffered from mental disorders, at varying degrees of severity, in 2017.
- There is always more to human health than meets the eye.
- This is particularly important in the Indian cultural and political context, where the outward appearance of physical well-being is often considered the only visible marker of overall health.
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The passage talks about mental health recognition challenges in India.
Link A (3 4): 'This' in sentence 4 refers back to the concept of hidden health aspects from sentence 3, creating a pronoun-antecedent connection.
Link B (4 1): Sentence 4 establishes Indian cultural context about visible health markers, leading logically to sentence 1's discussion of mental illness recognition struggles.
Link C (1 2): 'The data' in sentence 2 provides specific statistical evidence supporting the mental illness recognition problem outlined in sentence 1.
Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it presents the broad concept that health has hidden aspects.
Conclusion: Sentence 2 is the concluding sentence because it provides concrete statistical evidence supporting the main argument.
Assembling: The flow moves from general health concept to Indian context to specific problem to supporting data.
Hence the correct order is 3412
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- It was felt that the major polluters had a moral obligation to deliver on the agreements reached some years ago during a similar convention on Climate Change.
- The papers presented indicated that the impacts of current warming are much more severe than previously understood.
- It appears that the planet's ability to adapt to and cope with how it is being treated is fraying.
- For example, the acceleration of sea level rise and ocean warming, and increasing risks of reaching limits to adaptation.
- This is what emerged at a recent conference attended by the largest scientific community on climate science.
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The passage talks about climate conference findings and polluters' moral obligations.
Link A (3 4): Connection word 'For example' provides specific instances of the planet's fraying adaptation mentioned in sentence 3.
Link B (4 5): Pronoun 'This' in sentence 5 refers to the climate impacts and examples described in sentence 4.
Link C (5 2): Specific reference - 'The papers presented' in sentence 2 elaborates on the conference mentioned in sentence 5.
Link D (2 1): Connection flows logically from severe warming impacts to moral obligation of major polluters to act.
Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it presents the main premise about planetary adaptation challenges.
Conclusion: Sentence 1 is the concluding sentence because it discusses the resulting moral obligation and call to action.
Assembling: Starting with general observation, providing examples, citing source, elaborating findings, concluding with moral implications.
Hence the correct order is 34521