Verbal Ability Online Test 2

Directions to solve :

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

She has an insatiable love for music.

A. unsatisfiable

B. unchanging

C. irreconcilable

D. undesirable

Directions to solve :

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Swift is known in the world of letters for his misogynism.

A. hate for mankind

B. hate for womankind

C. love for the reasonable

D. love for the womankind

Directions to solve :

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to take the load.

A. unpardonable

B. deplorable

C. inexcusable

D. terrible

Directions to solve :

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.

A. tricky

B. harmful

C. difficult

D. dangerous

Directions to solve :

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The grapes are now _____ enough to be picked.

A. ready

B. mature

C. ripe

D. advanced

Directions to solve :

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The English schemed to continue their rule in India by playing off one community _____ the other.

A. before

B. upon

C. against

D. with

Directions to solve :

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

He passed the examination in the first class because he _____

A. was hard working for it

B. worked hardly for it

C. had worked hard for it

D. was working hard for it

Directions to solve :

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

The paths of glory lead ______ to the grave.

A. straight

B. but

C. in

D. directly

Directions to solve :

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are numbered as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.

S1: Ms. Parasuram started a Petrol Pump in Madras.

A total to 12 girls now work at the pump.
She advertised in newspapers for women staff.
They operate in 2 shifts.
The response was good.

S6: Thus she has shown the way for many others.
Proper sequence is :

A. PQSR

B. SQPR

C. QSPR

D. PQRS

Directions to solve :

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are numbered as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.

S1: There was a boy named Jack.

So the mother asked him to find work.
They were very poor.
He lived with his mother.
But Jack refused to work.

S6: At last she turned him out of the house.
Proper sequence is :

A. PQRS

B. PSQR

C. QPSR

D. RQPS

Directions to solve :

In the question below a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

His father ordered him to go to his room and study.

A. His father said, "Go to your room and study."

B. His father said to him, "Go and study in your room."

C. His father shouted, "Go right now to your study room"

D. His father said firmly, "Go and study in your room."

Directions to solve :

In the question below a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The man said, "No, I refused to confers guilt."

A. The man emphatically refused to confers guilt.

B. The man refused to confers his guilt.

C. The man told that he did not confers guilt.

D. The man was stubborn enough to confers guilt.

Directions to solve :

In the question below a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"Are you alone, my son?" asked a soft voice close behind me.

A. A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.

B. A soft voice said to me are you alone son.

C. A soft voice from my back asked If I was alone.

D. A soft voice behind me asked If I was alone.

Directions to solve :

In the question below a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.

A. She said with sorrow, "What a pity it is."

B. She said, "What a mystery it is."

C. She said, "What a miserable sight it is."

D. She said, "What a miserable plight it is."

Directions to solve :

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicized and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

Why do you wish to tread on the toes ?

A. To give offence to them

B. To follow them grudgingly

C. To treat them indifferently

D. To be kicked by them

Directions to solve :

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicized and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.

A. became desperate

B. felt sad

C. became angry

D. became discouraged

Directions to solve :

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicized and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The prince did not take after the king.

A. run after

B. follow

C. precede

D. resemble

Directions to solve :

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicized and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

A. returned my kindness

B. did an act of kindness

C. improved my prospects

D. became suddenly good

Directions to solve :

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.

A. sincerity

B. animosity

C. curiosity

D. prosperity

Directions to solve :

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.

A. pride

B. determination

C. honesty

D. gentleness

Directions to solve :

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

A. invasion

B. entry

C. immigration

D. expulsion

Directions to solve :

Which of phrases given below, should replace the phrase printed in bold in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.

They failed in their attempt to repair the demolished portion of that building.

A. in their attempting to repair

B. with their attempt to repair

C. in their attempt for repairs

D. No correction required

Directions to solve :

Which of phrases given below, should replace the phrase printed in bold in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.

We met him immediately after the session in which he had been given a nice speech.

A. would be giving

B. has been given

C. had given

D. No correction required

Directions to solve :

Which of phrases given below, should replace the phrase printed in bold in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.

Ramesh is as tall if not, taller than Mahesh.

A. not as tall but

B. as tall as, if not

C. as if not

D. No correction required

Directions to solve :

Which of phrases given below, should replace the phrase printed in bold in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'D' as the answer.

Friends and comrades, the light has gone away from our lives and there is darkness everywhere.

A. out of

B. out from

C. out off

D. No correction required

Verbal Ability Online Test 2

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