Verbal Ability Test 1

Question 1 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 1 - 3):

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(solve as per the direction given above)

A.In spite of several reminders,

B.he did not so far send

C.any reply to me, letters.

D.No error.

Question 2 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 1 - 3):

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(solve as per the direction given above)

A.My wife has got

B.a new job

C.a month ago.

D.No error.

Question 3 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 1 - 3):

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(solve as per the direction given above)

A.A body of volunteers

B.have been organised

C.to spread the message of the saint.

D.No error.

Question 4 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 4 - 5):

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(solve as per the direction given above)

A.He being the eldest son,

B.his father expects him

C.to take care of several things

D.besides his regular studies.

E.No error.

Question 5 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 4 - 5):

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

(solve as per the direction given above)

A.He was very disappointed

B.when he found

C.that someone else

D.had secured higher marks.

E.No error.

Question 6 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 6 - 8):

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.

The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry.

A.inventors

B.explorers

C.colonialist

D.settlers

Question 7 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 6 - 8):

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.

Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.

A.dangerous

B.impracticable

C.obscure

D.irrational

Question 8 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 6 - 8):

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 baffled all our attempts to find her.

A.defeated

B.thwarted

C.foiled

D.circumvented

Question 9 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 9 - 10):

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

She has an aversion ––––––––––– taking even onion and garlic.

A.with

B.at

C.against

D.to

Question 10 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 9 - 10):

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

He is a very careful person, he never takes side but remains –––––––––

A.impartial

B.unbiased

C.neutral

D.prejudiced

Question 11 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 11):

In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

The national unity of a free people

P : to make it impracticable

Q : for there to be an arbitrary administration

R : depends upon a sufficiently even balance of political power

S : against a revolutionary opposition that is irreconcilably opposed to it

The Proper sequence should be:

A.QRPS

B.QRSP

C.RPQS

D.RSPQ

Question 12 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 12):

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

We don't know how did the thief made an escape.

A.how the thief did make

B.how the thief does make

C.how the thief made

D.how was the thief made

E.No correction required

Question 13 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 13 - 14):

In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.

The old man felled some trees in the garden with hardly no effort at all.

A.hard effort

B.hardly any effort

C.a hardly any effort

D.No improvement

Question 14 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 13 - 14):

In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.

As he is past his teens now, he can look for himself.

A.after

B.to

C.around

D.No improvement

Question 15 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 15 - 16):

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. 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: This weather-vane often tops a church spire, tower or high building.

P : They are only wind-vanes.

Q : Neither alone can tell us what the weather will be.

R : They are designed to point to direction from which the wind is coming.

S : Just as the barometer only tells us the pressure of air, the weather-vane tells us the direction of wind.

S6: The weather-vane can, however give us some indication of other.

The Proper sequence should be:

A.PQRS

B.PSRQ

C.PRSQ

D.SPQR

Question 16 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 15 - 16):

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. 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: I took cigarettes from my case.

P : But when the fit of coughing was over, he replaced it between his lips.

Q : I lit one of them and placed it between the lips.

R : Then with a feeble hand he removed the cigarette.

S : Slowly he took a pull at it and coughed violently.

S6: Then he continues to draw on it.

The Proper sequence should be:

A.PSQR

B.QPSR

C.QSRP

D.SRPQ

Question 17 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 17):

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. 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: Most of the universities in the country are now facing financial crisis.

P : Cost benefit yardstick thus should not be applied in the case of universities.

Q : The current state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue for long.

R : Universities cannot be equated with commercial enterprises.

S : Proper development of universities and colleges must be ensured.

S6: The Government should realise this before it is too late.

The Proper sequence should be:

A.QRPS

B.QSPR

C.QRSP

D.QPRS

Question 18 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 18 - 19):

Each question consist of two words which have a certain relationship to each other followed by four pairs of related words, Select the pair which has the same relationship.

DIVA:OPERA

A.producer:theatre

B.director:drama

C.conductor:bus

D.thespian:play

Question 19 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 18 - 19):

Each question consist of two words which have a certain relationship to each other followed by four pairs of related words, Select the pair which has the same relationship.

TEN:DECIMAL

A.seven:septet

B.four:quartet

C.two:binary

D.five:quince

Question 20 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 20 - 22):

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

EXTRAVAGANCE

A.Luxury

B.Poverty

C.Economical

D.Cheapness

Question 21 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 20 - 22):

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

FRUGAL

A.Copious

B.Extravagant

C.Generous

D.Ostentatious

Question 22 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 20 - 22):

In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

LEND

A.Borrow

B.Cheat

C.Pawn

D.Hire

Question 23 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 23 - 25):

In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

RESCUE

A.Command

B.Help

C.Defence

D.Safety

Question 24 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 23 - 25):

In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

RECKLESS

A.Courageous

B.Rash

C.Bold

D.Daring

Question 25 of 25 :

Direction (for Q.Nos. 23 - 25):

In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

INSOLVENT

A.Poor

B.Bankrupt

C.Penniless

D.Broke

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