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1.

In order to help the company attain its goal of enhancing profit, all the employees ......
A. urged the management to grant paid leave
B. appealed the management to implement new welfare schemes
C. voluntarily offered to work overtime with lucrative compensation
D. voluntarily offered to render additional services in lieu of nothing
E. decided to enhance production at the cost of quality of the product
Answer» E. decided to enhance production at the cost of quality of the product
Discussion
2.

"Whatever Dev uttered was without rhyme or reason" means ......
A. Dev could not recite any poem or speech
B. Dev said something which has no meaning, it was totally baseless
C. Dev was talking something which was beyond our experience
D. Dev spoke flatly without any emotion or reason
E. Dev did not refer to any poem to support his statements
Answer» C. Dev was talking something which was beyond our experience
Discussion
3.

He tames animals because he ......
A. is fond of them
B. hates them
C. is afraid of them
D. want to set them free
E. seldom loves them
Answer» B. hates them
Discussion
4.

Mahesh need not have purchased the bag, means ......
A. it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
B. it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
C. it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
D. it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has not purchased it
E. Mahesh already has a bag but still he purchased another one
Answer» B. it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
Discussion
5.

In order to raise company's profit, the employees ......
A. demanded two additional increments
B. decided to go on paid holidays
C. requested the management to implement new welfare schemes
D. offered to work overtime without any compensation
E. decided to raise the cost of raw material
Answer» E. decided to raise the cost of raw material
Discussion
6.

With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage ......
A. and lead the life of a wealthy merchant
B. but to a home for the forsaken children
C. and make an orphan of himself
D. as the orphanage needed a lot of donations
E. as the orphanage had been set up by him
Answer» D. as the orphanage needed a lot of donations
Discussion
7.

The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit ......
A. decided to ask for a raise in his salary
B. was scared to talk to him about his leave
C. felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip
D. promised him that he would not commit mistake again
E. was pained to press his demand for a new flat.
Answer» B. was scared to talk to him about his leave
Discussion
8.

He always stammers in public meetings, but his today's speech ......
A. was fairly audible to everyone present in the hall
B. was not received satisfactorily
C. could not be understood properly
D. was not liked by the audience
E. was free from that defect
Answer» F.
Discussion
9.

Even though it is very large house, ......
A. there is a lot of space available in it for children
B. there is hardly any space available for children
C. there is no dearth of space for children
D. the servants take a long time to clean it
E. the municipal taxes on it are very happy
Answer» C. there is no dearth of space for children
Discussion
10.

It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that ......
A. he had to vacate hutment which he had been unauthorisedly occupying
B. he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building
C. he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling
D. they would not accede to his request
E. they had received the orders from the court to take possession of all his belongings
Answer» C. he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling
Discussion
11.

He has no money now ......
A. although he was very poor once
B. as he has given up all his wealth
C. because he was very rich once
D. because he has received huge donation
E. because he was very greedy about wealth
Answer» C. because he was very rich once
Discussion
12.

He is so lazy that he ......
A. cannot depend on others for getting his work done
B. cannot delay the schedule of completing the work
C. can seldom complete his work on time
D. dislike to postpone the work that he undertakes to do
E. always help others to complete their work
Answer» D. dislike to postpone the work that he undertakes to do
Discussion
13.

Dinesh is as stupid as he is lazy means ......
A. Dinesh is stupid because he is lazy
B. Dinesh is lazy because he is stupid
C. Dinesh is either stupid or lazy
D. Dinesh is hardly stupid but he is lazy
E. Dinesh is equally stupid and lazy
Answer» F.
Discussion
14.

Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was ......
A. full of working days
B. a very hectic week
C. full of holidays
D. a very busy week
E. loaded with work
Answer» D. a very busy week
Discussion
15.

Because he believes in democratic principles, he always ......
A. decides all the matters himself
B. listen to others views and enforces his own
C. shown respect to others opinions if they match his own
D. reconciles with the majority views and gives us his own
E. imposes his own views on others
Answer» E. imposes his own views on others
Discussion
16.

" You are thinking very highly about Ravi but he is not so" means ......
A. Ravi is as good as you think about him
B. You have a good opinion about Ravi but he is not as good as you think
C. Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up
D. Ravi is much better, than what you think of him
E. You have a good opinion about Ravi but he does not have a good opinion about you
Answer» C. Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up
Discussion
17.

"Anand stuck up a friendship with Mahesh in just 2 days" means ......
A. Anand friendship with Mahesh came to an end recently
B. Anand found out the other friends of Mahesh
C. Anand fixed a deal with Mahesh in 2 days
D. Anand's friendship with Mahesh lasted for 2 years
E. Anand became a friend of Mahesh in less than 2 days
Answer» F.
Discussion
18.

Although, he is reputed for making very candid statements ......
A. his today speech was not fairly audible
B. his promises had always been realistic
C. his speech was very interesting
D. people follow whatever he instructs to them
E. his today's statements were very ambiguous
Answer» F.
Discussion
19.

The manager would like you to help Dhiraj, means ......
A. the manager would like you if you help Dhiraj
B. the manager desires you to help Dhiraj
C. the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj
D. Dhiraj expects the manager to tell you to help him
E. it will be a help to the manager if you like Dhiraj
Answer» C. the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj
Discussion
20.

It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you ......
A. behave in a socially acceptable manner
B. exhibit pleasant mannerism
C. are losing their heads
D. agree to whatever you say
E. exhibit generous and magnanimous gestures
Answer» D. agree to whatever you say
Discussion
21.

"The food in this hotel is no match to what were forced at late hours in Hotel Kohinoor " means ......
A. The food in this hotel is quite good compared to what we ate at kohinoor
B. Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here
C. Both hotels have maintained good quality of food
D. Both hotels serve poor quality of food
E. it is better to eat food than remain hungry
Answer» C. Both hotels have maintained good quality of food
Discussion
22.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him ......
A. the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime
B. the additional information confirmed his guilt
C. the subsequent events established that he was guilt
D. the subsequent events proved that he was innocent
E. he gave an open confession of his crime
Answer» E. he gave an open confession of his crime
Discussion
23.

Owing to the acute power shortage, the people of our locality have decided to ......
A. dispense with other non-conventional energy sources
B. resort to abundant use of electricity for illumination
C. off-switch the electrical appliance while not in use
D. explore other avenues for utilising the excess power
E. resort to use of electricity only when it is inevitable
Answer» F.
Discussion
24.

The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ......
A. utilise our time in watching the television
B. refrain from going out for a morning walk
C. enjoy a morning ride in the open
D. employ this rare opportunity for writing letters
E. remain seated in our rooms in the bungalow
Answer» D. employ this rare opportunity for writing letters
Discussion
25.

"It is an uphill task but you will have to do it" means ......
A. The work is above the hill and you will have to do it
B. It is a very easy task but you must do it
C. It is very difficult task but you have to do it
D. This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it
E. It is almost impossible for others but you can do it
Answer» D. This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it
Discussion
26.

Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ......
A. we could detect that he was very happy
B. he failed to give us an impression of his agony
C. he succeeded in camouflaging his emotions
D. he could succeed in doing it easily
E. people came to know that he was annoyed
Answer» F.
Discussion
27.

Even if it rains I shall come means ......
A. if I come it will not rain
B. if it rains I shall not come
C. I will certainly come whether it rains or not
D. whenever there is rain I shall come
E. I am less likely to come if it rains
Answer» D. whenever there is rain I shall come
Discussion
28.

His appearance is unsmiling but ......
A. his heart is full of compassion for others
B. he looks very serious on most occasions
C. people are afraid of him
D. he is uncompromising on matters of task performance
E. he is full of jealousy towards his colleagues
Answer» B. he looks very serious on most occasions
Discussion
29.

She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of ......
A. setting the animals free into forest
B. feeding the animals while others are watching
C. watching the animals in their natural abode
D. going out of the house on a holiday
E. holding the animals in captivity for our joy
Answer» F.
Discussion
30.

I felt somewhat more relaxed ......
A. but tense as compared to earlier
B. and tense as compared to earlier
C. as there was already no tension at all
D. and tension-free as compared to earlier
E. because the worry had already captured by mind
Answer» E. because the worry had already captured by mind
Discussion
31.

The officer who had neglected to files his income tax returns had to ......
A. return the files
B. pay a fine
C. be rewarded
D. play mischief
E. give warning
Answer» C. be rewarded
Discussion
32.

Unless you work harder you will fail, means ......
A. if you fail you will work harder
B. you must at least plan well than you will not fail
C. hardly you will fail if you do not desire so
D. if you do not put more efforts, then you will fail
E. if you only work and work alone, you will fail
Answer» E. if you only work and work alone, you will fail
Discussion
33.

His behaviour is so unpredictable that he ......
A. never depends upon others for getting his work done
B. is seldom trusted by others
C. always finds it difficult to keep his word
D. always insists on getting the work completed on time
E. seldom trusts others as far as the work schedule is concerned
Answer» C. always finds it difficult to keep his word
Discussion
34.

Doc Wilson grew up in Florida and was not prepared to face the ______________________ climate of the Alaskan winter.

A. freshwater
B. gelid
C. compendious
D. subsidiary
E. improvident
Answer» C. compendious
Discussion
35.

Oliver was unable to _____________________ himself from the difficulties he had caused by forging the documents.

A. reprove
B. pique
C. oust
D. extricate
E. broach
Answer» E. broach
Discussion
36.

Leadership is often about finding the right words, ........

A. in order to beguile away the public
B. and never more so than in the aftermath of a tragedy
C. always by the politicians
D. as is the case with most politicians
Answer» C. always by the politicians
Discussion
37.

The cricket board's administration is in such a mess that .......................

A. it is difficult to decide where to begin with the reforms
B. it would be difficult in deciding with the reforms
C. it was difficult to decide on the reforms
D. it was difficult in deciding with the reforms
Answer» B. it would be difficult in deciding with the reforms
Discussion
38.

The food inspector's laboratories analysed the two samples picked from different stores but .............

A. hard to find any difference
B. hard to find any differences
C. failed to find any difference
D. failed to finding any differences
E. .
Answer» D. failed to finding any differences
Discussion
39.

Ramos has 2 years remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, ....................

A. but negotiations for a renewal have reached an impasse
B. while he will announce his decision to quit
C. although his relationship with the club is tense
D. notwithstanding his indecision about continuing with the club
Answer» B. while he will announce his decision to quit
Discussion
40.

Nina called the humane society when she saw her neighbor ___________________ his dog.

A. mandate
B. forebode
C. maltreat
D. stipulate
E. peruse
Answer» D. stipulate
Discussion
41.

Our problem is not that we ought to be less disgusted at what is happening in China, ...............

A. or what is happening in the rest of the communist world
B. or about what is disgusting in out own country
C. although there is disgust in the Press which is severely restricted and throttled
D. but that we ought to be more disgusted by what is happening in our own country
Answer» E.
Discussion
42.

The child answered my question _______________________________________.

A. with a brief gesture of assent.
B. with a brief gesture of ascent.
C. by using a brief gesture of assent.
D. by using a brief gesture of ascent.
E. None of the above is correct
Answer» B. with a brief gesture of ascent.
Discussion
43.

Vijender Singh, after taking the decision to become a professional boxer, told the Press ..................

A. that he will play to make his country proud
B. that he can still play and make the country proud
C. that he will like to make his country proud
D. that he wanted to make his country proud with good performance `
Answer» E.
Discussion
44.

Parts of the Chinese Great Wall have disappeared because even though the walls are built of bricks and stones, ............................

A. they cannot withstand the perennial exposure to wind and rain
B. they are firmly cemented to the base, often atop hills
C. it can be a victim of the extreme weather
D. it has been seeing a lot of neglect
Answer» B. they are firmly cemented to the base, often atop hills
Discussion
45.

The services could not score any goals in the match, although......................

A. dominating the game they made good moves
B. scoring a goal against the opponent was difficult
C. they dominated the game and made a couple of good moves
D. it was an even match
Answer» D. it was an even match
Discussion
46.

At the present rate of consumption, the oil wells run dry in 30 years and ................

A. new sources of energy must be found, but this will take time
B. new sources of energy could be found taking some time
C. new sources of energy will take time but has to be found
D. new sources of energy although taking time must be found
Answer» B. new sources of energy could be found taking some time
Discussion
47.

The ___________________ instinct of a watchdog is to attack strangers who enter its home.

A. judicious
B. intimate
C. pragmatic
D. melancholy
E. primal
Answer» F.
Discussion
48.

She reached the _____________ of her career with her fourth novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize.

A. harbinger
B. apogee
C. metamorphosis
D. dictum
E. synthesis
Answer» C. metamorphosis
Discussion
49.

The governor-elect was hounded by a group of _______________ lobbyists and others hoping to gain favor with her administration.

A. facetious
B. abstruse
C. magnanimous
D. fawning
E. saccharine
Answer» E. saccharine
Discussion
50.

A fan of historical fiction, Joline is now reading a novel about slavery in the ______ South.

A. decorous
B. rogue
C. droll
D. antebellum
E. onerous
Answer» E. onerous
Discussion