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1.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Hardship

A. Ship
B. Hip
C. Hard
D. Road
Answer» E.
2.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Simulate2. Simple3. Similar4. Silent5. Signal

A. 12354
B. 54321
C. 52143
D. 24513
Answer» C. 52143
3.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘M’ can be represented by 32, 78, etc., and ‘P’ can be represented by 11, 67, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “SUIT”.Matrix – I 012340DFHJL1NPBEC2XZBEC3IKMOQ4SUWXAMatrix – II 567895LNGIA6JCPKY7HRBMW8FTZOU9EVXQS

A. 40, 89, 31, 12
B. 99, 41, 30, 86
C. 40, 89, 58, 85
D. 99, 41, 56, 88
Answer» C. 40, 89, 58, 85
4.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Rest2. Raid3. Ring4. Reap5. Range

A. 25143
B. 52143
C. 25413
D. 52413
Answer» D. 52413
5.

Choose one of the following options that is different or odd.A. RPNLB. ZXVTC. CAWVD. JHFD

A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C
Answer» E.
6.

Arrange the following words in a sequence as they would appear in an English dictionary.1. Accept2. Acceptance3. Acceptable4. Accepting5. Accepted

A. 1 - 3 - 2 - 5 - 4
B. 2 - 3 - 1 - 5 - 4
C. 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 4
D. 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 - 5
Answer» B. 2 - 3 - 1 - 5 - 4
7.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Bailed2. Brown3. Boxer4. Bring5. Brain

A. 13542
B. 13524
C. 13245
D. 13254
Answer» B. 13524
8.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Sympathy2. Swollen3. Tablespoon4. Tactless5. Tactful

A. 13245
B. 43125
C. 53142
D. 21354
Answer» E.
9.

Arrange the following words in alphabetical order and find the 6th word.Discipline, Dialogue, Dexterity, Dimension, Diameter, Diagram, Devour

A. Diameter
B. Dialogue
C. Discipline
D. Dimension
Answer» E.
10.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.HASTINGS

A. HATS
B. GIST
C. STING
D. STARS
Answer» E.
11.

A word represented by only one set of number as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix- I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘G’ can be represented by 32, 43 etc. and ‘Q’ can be represented by 76, 77 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘HEAP’.Matrix I Matrix II 01234 567890HABFC 5YRSNN1JAFAA 6XYVUN2FHLED 7YQQNV3IHGFF 8SXXYO4HJLGK 9YPTTW

A. 21, 23, 11, 96
B. 23, 55, 30, 76
C. 13, 69, 22, 99
D. 41, 96, 30, 58
Answer» B. 23, 55, 30, 76
12.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Counter2. Crop3. Create4. Carnation5. Creator

A. 41352
B. 41253
C. 43125
D. 41325
Answer» B. 41253
13.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.EXAMINATION

A. MINE
B. TIME
C. SAME
D. NOTE
Answer» D. NOTE
14.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Crying2. Crypt3. Cooled4. Cooking5. Captain

A. 53421
B. 54312
C. 54132
D. 53412
Answer» C. 54132
15.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.FUNDAMENTALY

A. SUNDAY
B. MEANT
C. FUNNY
D. TUNED
Answer» B. MEANT
16.

In the following question a word has been given, followed by four other words one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find that word.INTELLIGENCE

A. TILLAGE
B. INCITE
C. GENTLE
D. NEGLECT
Answer» B. INCITE
17.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Flinching2. Flintlock3. Flinpites4. Flintlocks5. Flinchers

A. 15243
B. 51243
C. 51324
D. 51342
Answer» D. 51342
18.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'K' can be represented by 41, 44 etc and 'Z' can be represented by 97, 99 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'USER'.Matrix I 012340HAHJC1DKLDD2BFJAE3LJACG4DKGHKMatrix II 567895OVSVP6VUSUT7RXQST8RRUTY9YTZUZ

A. 41, 10, 79, 88
B. 10, 43, 69, 99
C. 66, 57, 24, 85
D. 22, 40, 65, 68
Answer» D. 22, 40, 65, 68
19.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Acre2. Square Yard3. Square Inch4. Hectare5. Square Feet

A. 3-5-2-4-1
B. 3-5-2-1-4
C. 3-5-1-4-2
D. 3-5-1-2-4
Answer» C. 3-5-1-4-2
20.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.NOURISHMENT

A. TRIM
B. NOURISH
C. TRAUMA
D. SOUR
Answer» D. SOUR
21.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Victor2. Victory3. Vampire4. Vast5. Vandle

A. 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
B. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
C. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
Answer» C. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
22.

A word is represented by only set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘A’ can be represented by 31, 43 etc and ‘U’ can be represented by 85, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘SINE’Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890AILLK 5SOTRZ1IFBAF 6RSQNQ2MFHED 7PSUVY3BALGF 8UZXON4DGCAK 9QUYWP

A. 21, 99, 31, 85
B. 12, 87, 11, 78
C. 31, 65, 14, 76
D. 76, 10, 68, 23
Answer» E.
23.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are resented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that a Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and row and next by its column, for example, ‘Y’ can be represented by 21, 87 etc., and ‘L’ can be represented by 32, 78 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “TOWEL”.Matrix-I 012340CEGIK1MOQSU2WYADB3HJLNP4RTVXZMatrix-II 567895KMFHZ6IBOJK7GQALV8EHYNT9CUWPR

A. 41, 67, 20, 03, 78
B. 89, 67, 98, 01, 33
C. 89, 11, 20, 85, 32
D. 41, 11, 97, 03, 32
Answer» D. 41, 11, 97, 03, 32
24.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘R’ can be represented by 21, 57, etc., and ‘Y’ can be represented by 42, 98, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “HORN”.Matrix – I 012340GCOQJ1KPHBL2BRQJH3SALTB4OKYGUMatrix – II 567895NPRTV6XZBEH7LJMDE8FIOCN9QXPYG

A. 12, 03, 21, 56
B. 24, 88, 21, 89
C. 69, 03, 57, 89
D. 12, 87, 57, 55
Answer» E.
25.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Crow2. Gown3. Creep4. Crane5. Crest

A. 43512
B. 43521
C. 45321
D. 45312
Answer» B. 43521
26.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Vacancy2. Examination3. Job4. Study5. Admission6. Degree

A. 5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 3
B. 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3
C. 5, 4, 1, 2, 6, 3
D. 1, 3, 4, 6, 5, 2
Answer» B. 1, 2, 4, 6, 5, 3
27.

Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.1. Prescribing medications2. Feeling pain in stomach3. Meeting doctor4. Diagnosis by doctor5. Following medication schedule6. Recovery from pain

A. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 6
B. 2, 3, 1, 4, 5, 6
C. 2, 3, 4, 1, 5, 6
D. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6
Answer» D. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6
28.

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at the LAST position?1. Toast2. Torpedo3. Tounge4. Trickle5. Trick

A. Trick
B. Trickle
C. Tounge
D. Torpedo
Answer» C. Tounge
29.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Frantic2. Fraud3. Fountain4. Frank5. Frail

A. 54321
B. 52314
C. 35412
D. 24153
Answer» D. 24153
30.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.ARGUABLE

A. ABLE
B. BLUE
C. BARE
D. SURGE
Answer» E.
31.

How many pairs of letters in the word 'CONTROL' have as many letters between them in the word as in the alphabet?

A. 3
B. 0
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
32.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.SUPERSED

A. SURE
B. PRUDE
C. RUDE
D. DOSE
Answer» E.
33.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Metre2. Decimetre3. Millimetre4. Hectometre5. Centimetre

A. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
B. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
D. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
Answer» C. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
34.

Given below are some letters, that each of these letters has a corresponding number. Select the combination of numbers from the option so that the jumbled letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful English word.H T R U O A1 2 3 4 5 6

A. 6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
B. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1, 6
C. 1, 6, 2, 4, 5, 3
D. 2, 1, 5, 3, 4, 6
Answer» B. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1, 6
35.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Stone2. Store3. Single4. Sand5. Singer

A. 3451
B. 34521
C. 45312
D. 43521
Answer» D. 43521
36.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘S’ can be represented by 10, 34, etc., and ‘Y’ can be represented by 57, 95, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “PARK”.Matrix I 012340PTASE1SEPTA2TASEP3 EPTAS4ASEPTMatrix II 567895KIYCR6CRKIY7IYCRK8RKIYC9YCRKI

A. 13, 14, 85, 55
B. 31, 02, 78, 98
C. 23, 22, 66, 67
D. 00, 40, 59, 78
Answer» C. 23, 22, 66, 67
37.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Heating

A. Fate
B. Ate
C. Gate
D. Gain
Answer» B. Ate
38.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – ll are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, 'B' can he represented by 21, 32 etc., and 'W' can be represented by 97, 89 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'SAINT’.MATRIX – IMATRIX – II 01234 567890SLKJJ5OANQQ1BSFFG6TOANR2IBSHH7UTOAN3DIBSC8VPTOW4EEIBC9PVWTO

A. 00, 56, 20, 68, 76
B. 11, 67, 31, 57, 12
C. 22, 78, 20, 02, 44
D. 33, 67, 42, 00, 99
Answer» B. 11, 67, 31, 57, 12
39.

In this question, out of the four figures, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is NOT like the other three. Select the figure which is different from the rest.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
40.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Den2. Dragon3. Drop4. Desk5. Doom

A. 54312
B. 14523
C. 31245
D. 13245
Answer» C. 31245
41.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Ball2. Balanced3. Balls4. Balance5. Balancing

A. 24135
B. 42135
C. 42513
D. 54213
Answer» D. 54213
42.

How many letters in the word ‘PERSONIFICATION’ occupy the same position in the word as they do in the English alphabet?

A. 3
B. 1
C. 4
D. 0
Answer» C. 4
43.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘J’ can be represented by 23, 41 etc and ‘R’ can be represented by 65, 57 etc Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘DOPE’.Matrix - I Matrix - II 01234 567890KAJDH5RRROO1DCBKI6RQYZT2DFFJG7YXPOX3ECDIC8VZVTN4IJIMI9WSYVV

A. 14, 75, 40, 98
B. 20, 59, 77, 30
C. 31, 96, 11, 77
D. 24, 65, 13, 95
Answer» C. 31, 96, 11, 77
44.

In a class of 52 children, Bilal's rank is 11th from the bottom. Salman is 9 ranks above Bilal. What is Salman's rank from the top?

A. 37th
B. 33rd
C. 38th
D. 35th
Answer» C. 38th
45.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. E letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘E’ can be represented by 41, 32 ect and ‘U’ can be represented by 95, 87 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘MAXI’.Matrix I Matrix II 01234 567890GMMKG5UQUYV1KAJIC6RPOZU2MIFBH7xZNQS3MLEHG8xVUNV4KEMKG9UxNVZ

A. 02, 34, 67, 89
B. 01, 56, 32, 98
C. 30, 11, 96, 13
D. 34, 76, 43, 01
Answer» D. 34, 76, 43, 01
46.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘P’ can be represented by 79, 59 ect and ‘I’ can be represented by 31, 20 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘TURF’.Matrix - I 012340DLHJB1DKLKJ2IHJLF3CIGHM4LDCJEMatrix - II 567895ZUQWP6SXXZW7R WQNP8VYYNX9RSTSU

A. 67, 99, 75, 23
B. 89, 56, 41, 34
C. 87, 97, 42, 12
D. 97, 56, 75, 24
Answer» E.
47.

In the following question, from the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.Abandoned

A. Bonded
B. Banded
C. Bland
D. Bane
Answer» D. Bane
48.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix - I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix - II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘K’ can be represented by 40, 24 etc. and ‘Z’ can be represented by 98, 67 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘OXEN’.Matrix - I Matrix - II 01234 567890GBIKC5ZXSRT1LHHHG6ONZPT2LHIAK7URQZW3ADMGB8VQXYV4KJELF9YOXZN

A. 65, 97, 42, 99
B. 21, 33, 58, 67
C. 44, 44, 55, 58
D. 14, 34, 55, 66
Answer» B. 21, 33, 58, 67
49.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Heart2. Henry3. Heavy4. Hence5. Hedge

A. 15342
B. 31452
C. 13425
D. 13542
Answer» E.
50.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix - I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix - II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘B’ can be represented by 04, 20, etc, and ‘T’ can be represented by 56, 95, etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the “SLAP”.Matrix - I 012340LAMYB1MYBLA2BLAMY3AMYBL4YBLAMMatrix - II 567895OTSRP6SOPTR7PROST8RPTOS9TSRPO

A. 57, 00, 20, 13
B. 65, 21, 75, 66
C. 78, 34, 43, 86
D. 96, 42, 98, 77
Answer» D. 96, 42, 98, 77