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| 1151. |
POEM - 3 The grass has so little to do a sphere o simple green with only butterflies to brood and bees to entertain and stir all day to pretty tunes the breezes fetch along and hold the sunshine in its lap and bow to everything and thread the dews all night like pearls and make itself so fine a duchess were too common for such noticing and even when it dies, to pass in odours so divine as lowly spices gone to sleep or amulets of pine and then to dwell in sovereign barns and dream the days away the grass has so little to do I wish I were the hay. ?Anonymous In the line 'and thread the dews all night like pearls', the literary device used is _______. |
| A. | simile |
| B. | personification |
| C. | metaphor |
| D. | hyperbole |
| Answer» B. personification | |
| 1152. |
POEM ? 4 Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul. And sings the tune ? without the words, And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm. I've heard it in the chillest land, And on the strangest sea; Yet, never, in extremity. It asked a crumb of me. Emily Dickinson In the line 'Hope is the thing with feathers' the poet is using a/an |
| A. | hyperbole |
| B. | imagery |
| C. | simile |
| D. | allegory |
| Answer» C. simile | |
| 1153. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following notice and answer the questions that follow NOTICE JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL Bhopal 27th January, 2009 MAGIC SHOW A magic show will be held for the students of classes VI to VIII On 2nd February In School Auditorium From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All students should come and enjoy it. Amrish Kumar Head Boy Give a word that is used in place of sorcery? |
| A. | Show |
| B. | Auditorium |
| C. | Magic |
| D. | Enjoy |
| Answer» D. Enjoy | |
| 1154. |
Choose the correct adjectival phrase from the options given below: The novel we were given to read by our librarian was _____. |
| A. | long and exciting |
| B. | long but exciting |
| C. | long or exciting |
| D. | long but boring |
| Answer» C. long or exciting | |
| 1155. |
Fill in the blanks using the correct options given below: _____ a times I have visited this place, just to feel a touch of nature. |
| A. | Much |
| B. | Many |
| C. | More |
| D. | Most |
| Answer» C. More | |
| 1156. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following information and answer the question that follow. 23 New Street Outram Lines, New Delhi. October 2015 Dear Shyam, I am writing this letter to tell you that I was really touched by your sweet gesture on my wedding anniversary. You stay so far and yet you not only remembered my wedding anniversary but also took the time and made an effort t0 send me a gift. I was really touched. Thank you so much. My happiness knew no bounds when I saw what the gift was, I felt that you know me so well and you know what I like and what I don't. It was my favourite series of books. I can't even express how happy I am to receive the books. I am savouring every page of it. Write to me soon. Yours lovingly Ram What does savouring mean here? |
| A. | Taste |
| B. | Enjoy |
| C. | Smell |
| D. | Feast |
| Answer» C. Smell | |
| 1157. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the option which contains a pair of words related to each other in the same way as the pair given in capital letters. DRAMA : DIRECTOR : : |
| A. | Movie : Scenario |
| B. | Hope : Optimist |
| C. | Magazine : Editor |
| D. | Anchor : Playwright |
| Answer» D. Anchor : Playwright | |
| 1158. |
Once upon a time there lived a hare. He was a lazy animal but a clever one. He was the same hare who had lost the 'slow and steady race to the tortoise. He was also the same hare who was responsible for getting the lion to jump into the well and drown on hearing his own roar. After that incident, the hare had been declared the king of the forest. Since he was so lazy, he made the tortoise his assistant because he had learnt his lesson to take things slow and steady However, there was one animal that was worrying the hare. And that was the wolf. This was the same wolf who had burnt his tail while trying to scare the three little pigs and also the one who had tried to gobble up Little Red Riding Hood. It was this same wolf who was trying to harass the seven dwarfs. When the hare heard from the dwarfs about the trouble created by the wolf, he sent the tortoise to deal with the matter. The tortoise was more happy to take charge of the situation. He told the dwarfs of his plan to get even with the wolf and asked them to wait with a trap at the mine where they worked. The tortoise approached the wolf and told him that he could help him to make a dish of dwarfs for dinner that night for the wolf. The wolf's mouth watered. He decided to follow the tortoise. Vow the tortoise was the slowest creature of the forest and following him meant walking very slowly That was extremely difficult for the wolf. By dusk, they reached the mines and the wolf was exhausted from walking ever so slowly He begged to rest and the tortoise agreed. They sat in an open area surrounded by little hillocks. Suddenly there was a thundering sound and it began to rain stones. The dwarfs were atop the hillocks and were pushing down cart loads of stones they had collected during the day. The tortoise curled into his shell to protect himself. The wolf was caught unaware and had no time to run. In no time, the wolf breathed his last. That was pretty much the end of the bad wolf. When the hare heard from the dwarfs about the trouble created by the wolf, he______. |
| A. | told the dwarfs to fight their own battle |
| B. | called in the three little pigs |
| C. | sent tortoise to deal with the matter |
| D. | asked Little Red Riding Hood for advice |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. asked Little Red Riding Hood for advice | |
| 1159. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct collocations from the following options. If you continue to fail to do what I ask you to do, I will be drawn to the _______ that you no longer wish to work here! |
| A. | conclusion |
| B. | conference |
| C. | condition |
| D. | concrete |
| Answer» B. conference | |
| 1160. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following notice and answer the questions that follow NOTICE JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL Bhopal 27th January, 2009 MAGIC SHOW A magic show will be held for the students of classes VI to VIII On 2nd February In School Auditorium From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All students should come and enjoy it. Amrish Kumar Head Boy Who all can come for the magic show? |
| A. | The whole school |
| B. | Students of middle classes |
| C. | Only the senior classes. |
| D. | The primary classes. |
| Answer» C. Only the senior classes. | |
| 1161. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct options. Which is ______ as a pet, a dog or a cat ? |
| A. | as good as |
| B. | good |
| C. | better |
| D. | best |
| Answer» D. best | |
| 1162. |
Fill in the blanks with the suitable conjunctions from the options given below: Sudha is very tired, ____ she can't dance today. |
| A. | as long as |
| B. | that is why |
| C. | since |
| D. | nevertheless |
| Answer» C. since | |
| 1163. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct collocations from the following options. Could you ____ me a favour and open the window a little? |
| A. | show |
| B. | do |
| C. | make |
| D. | made |
| Answer» C. make | |
| 1164. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct collocations from the following options. Head Office has expressed ____ about what is happening here. |
| A. | concern |
| B. | confidence |
| C. | concept |
| D. | compromise |
| Answer» B. confidence | |
| 1165. |
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6to 10): Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow byselecting the most appropriate option. He has reservationson the treatment of dance in Indian films, but, given a chance to work on hisown terms, legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj would like to work morein Bollywood. The 75-year-old tells us, "In my opinion, dance isadulterated in Bollywood. To make it more dramatic, the dancers are asked to performin an exaggerated manner. That makes any kind of dance impure, especiallyclassical dance. I'd like to work more in Hindi films, provided my dance is nottampered with."The Kathak maestrotells us that over the years he's been highly impressed with how some female actorshave showcased classical dance on screen. On being asked on how he sees thepassion for dance among youngsters in the country, Birju Maharaj says,"I see that theyoung generation is divided in their response to classical dance. But in all myinteractions with the younger lot, I have been impressed. These children havesuch amazing presence of mind, listening and learning while I talk and teachthem." It is often said that classical dance doesn't receive due credit,but the man who is an authority on the subject thinks Delhi receives the art well."I feel that classical dance might not be on a rise, in popularity, but Ihave always been overwhelmed by the response that I have received in Delhi. Myperformances have always been applauded by packed houses in the Capital,"he opines. The observation that 'dance is adulterated' means that the dance form is |
| A. | not practiced according to tradition |
| B. | found in adult entertainment |
| C. | performed only in films |
| D. | suitable to be performed by adults |
| Answer» B. found in adult entertainment | |
| 1166. |
Read the following stories and poetry and answer the questions choosing the most appropriate option: 2. King Metabo King Metabo was a famous javelin thrower. One day he went out hunting with his daughter, Camille on his back. All of a sudden, the king was attacked by a band of enemies. He had to flee from them until he came to a fast flowing river, which he was unable to swim across because of his daughter on his back. It seemed as if he was lost until he thought of a way out. Tying his daughter to his javelin, he hurled it with all his strength to the other side of the river; then he dived in himself and swam across to where Camille was. His enemies were so amazed that they gave up the chase. King Metabo was well known for ___. |
| A. | hunting |
| B. | javelin |
| C. | javelin throwing |
| D. | javelin thrower |
| Answer» D. javelin thrower | |
| 1167. |
Fill in the blanks using the correct options. We won't need sugar, _______ you want to prepare sweets. I |
| A. | until |
| B. | whereas |
| C. | unless |
| D. | although |
| Answer» D. although | |
| 1168. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct options. ____ honest man will always be fortunate. |
| A. | A |
| B. | The |
| C. | An |
| D. | No article |
| Answer» D. No article | |
| 1169. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct options. ______ Mercury is ______ liquid metal. |
| A. | The, a |
| B. | The, the |
| C. | No article, a |
| D. | No article, the |
| Answer» D. No article, the | |
| 1170. |
In each question, select the option that would relate the second pair to the first pair in a similar way. Urban : Urbane Rural: ? |
| A. | Village |
| B. | Villager |
| C. | Unpolished |
| D. | Wasteful |
| Answer» D. Wasteful | |
| 1171. |
The honest person is respected everywhere. |
| A. | An |
| B. | A |
| C. | No change |
| D. | No article required |
| Answer» B. A | |
| 1172. |
DIRECTIONS: Find out the Adjectives from the following sentences. Your son is very ___ he always helps me carry my bags. |
| A. | generous |
| B. | independent |
| C. | kind |
| D. | shy |
| Answer» D. shy | |
| 1173. |
Direction: Read the stories given below and answer the questions that follow: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was one of the most famous artists in the world. He was a painter, a sculptor, an architect as well as a poet. When he was 12 years old, Michelangelo began to learn to paint as an apprentice to the most popular painter in Florence. Before he completed his apprenticeship, he stopped painting and began to work as a sculptor at the age of 16. This was the beginning of a new life for Michelangelo when he began to create amazing paintings and sculptures. Among the most famous of his works is the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. His paintings show the history of the world according to the Bible. It was not painting on the high ceilings that was difficult but also the technique that Michelangelo used. Pie had to paint the damp ceiling on which plaster had been freshly laid and complete the section before the paint dried out. He worked standing in an upright position for many hours at end and often complained of a stiff neck and of paint dripping in his eyes. Michelangelo also designed the Medici Chapel. In it, he sculpted two tombs for two princes of Florence. He moved out of Florence before he completed the Chapel. In his old age, Michelangelo wrote some of his finest poetry. He died at the age of 75. He complained of a stiff neck because______. |
| A. | he worked lying down |
| B. | he worked standing in an upright position |
| C. | ceilings were very high |
| D. | he had to keep looking down |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. ceilings were very high | |
| 1174. |
Choose the correct adverbs from the options given below: Himanshu is an excellent student. He____ goes to school. |
| A. | usually |
| B. | always |
| C. | sometimes |
| D. | seldom |
| Answer» C. sometimes | |
| 1175. |
Choose the correct connecting word from the options given below to link the sentences: Travelling by plane is expensive; _____, it causes lots of pollution. |
| A. | in that case |
| B. | what's more |
| C. | in spite of that |
| D. | as a result |
| Answer» C. in spite of that | |
| 1176. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the right collocations from the given options. Only 31 % of the students who ____ the final exam passed it. |
| A. | had |
| B. | made |
| C. | took |
| D. | write |
| Answer» D. write | |
| 1177. |
Fill in the blanks using demonstrative adjectives: _____ dress does not fit me now. |
| A. | This |
| B. | Such |
| C. | These |
| D. | Those |
| Answer» B. Such | |
| 1178. |
Read the following stories and poetry and answer the questions choosing the most appropriate option: 4. Tools and Weapons in Neolithic age One of the remarkable achievements of the Neo- lithic Period was the invention of wheel. It brought a rapid progress in man's life. The wheel was used in horse-carts and bullock-carts that helped man a lot to carry heavy loads. Therefore, in this period transport became quite easy and quick. The wheel was also used for spinning and weaving. It also helped in pottery. Manmade beautiful pots to keep food grains and storing water. The tools and weapons of the Neolithic Age are better and sharper than the Palaeolithic Age. Now a polished stone called celt was used to make tools. Some new developed tools like sickles, bows and arrows and improved axes are made in the Neolithic Age. These tools were used for various purposes like, the axe was used for cutting down trees, sickles to harvest the crops and arrows to kill animals. What was the difference between tools of the Neolithic Age and the Palaeolithic Age? |
| A. | Neolithic tools were sharper and better. |
| B. | Neolithic tools were made of stone. |
| C. | Neolithic tools were more easily made. |
| D. | There was no difference between the two. |
| Answer» B. Neolithic tools were made of stone. | |
| 1179. |
DIRECTIONS: Each question below consists of a related pair of words or phrases followed by four pair of words or phrases. Select the lettered pair that best explains a relationship to that expressed in the original pair. Balance : Weigh |
| A. | Aeroplane : Height |
| B. | Radar : Detection |
| C. | Satellite : Revolution |
| D. | Television : Picture |
| Answer» C. Satellite : Revolution | |
| 1180. |
DIRECTIONS: Each question below consists of a related pair of words or phrases followed by four pair of words or phrases. Select the lettered pair that best explains a relationship to that expressed in the original pair. DOVE : PEACE |
| A. | white flag : truce |
| B. | vesper : prayer |
| C. | tear : eyes |
| D. | talk : gossip |
| Answer» B. vesper : prayer | |
| 1181. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence. I cannot understand how _____ person like him can become President. |
| A. | no article |
| B. | the |
| C. | an |
| D. | a |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1182. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct prepositions from the following options. What are you doing ________ coming Sunday? |
| A. | on |
| B. | to |
| C. | from |
| D. | in |
| Answer» B. to | |
| 1183. |
In each of the following sentences, the word in CAPITALS has 3 missing letters. Which option would complete the word? The OOR gave a good, worthy speech. |
| A. | CAT |
| B. | DOG |
| C. | RAT |
| D. | FIG |
| Answer» D. FIG | |
| 1184. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the right collocations from the given options. You need to open the windows and get rid of the ____ air in here. |
| A. | stale |
| B. | fresh |
| C. | heavy |
| D. | covert |
| Answer» B. fresh | |
| 1185. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct options. Ram as well as Mohit and Shyam ______a pet. |
| A. | has been |
| B. | has |
| C. | having |
| D. | are having |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1186. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct collocations from the following options. Jiwan is very ill. His ____ has deteriorated overnight and is now critical. |
| A. | condition |
| B. | confession |
| C. | condemnation |
| D. | conduct |
| Answer» B. confession | |
| 1187. |
Select the option that can combine the two sentences correctly. He was running fever. He was also in great pain. |
| A. | and |
| B. | or |
| C. | but |
| D. | since |
| Answer» B. or | |
| 1188. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct prepositions from the following options. I hate sitting ____ him as he always smells of garlic. |
| A. | besides |
| B. | along |
| C. | at |
| D. | beside |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1189. |
Choose the correct adjective formed from the following nouns: Stick |
| A. | Stiff |
| B. | Sticky |
| C. | Sticking |
| D. | Stuck |
| Answer» C. Sticking | |
| 1190. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the given poem and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option. Sprinkle, squish between my toes, The smell of ocean to my nose. I can feel each grain of sand, It falls from air into my hand. The shells I find along the shore, Picked up by birds that fly and soar. They sparkle like the ocean's waves, And carry sand from all the lakes. I walk That's where my feet leave prints to be. I walk all the way to the end of the land, The land that holds this beautiful sand. Morgan Swain The phrase in the poem that conveys the same meaning as "along the tip of the sea" is |
| A. | "each grain of sand" |
| B. | "end of the land" |
| C. | "air into my hand" |
| D. | "like the ocean's waves" |
| Answer» C. "air into my hand" | |
| 1191. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the right collocations from the given options. I'm sure he's got the job. He's walking around with a ____ air. |
| A. | broad |
| B. | triumphant |
| C. | heavy |
| D. | light |
| Answer» C. heavy | |
| 1192. |
In each of the following sentences, the word in CAPITALS has 3 missing letters. Which option would complete the word? Heavy rains ODED many areas of the town. |
| A. | FOL |
| B. | LOW |
| C. | CLO |
| D. | FLO |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1193. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct prepositions from the following options. You should explain this ________ them. |
| A. | for |
| B. | at |
| C. | with |
| D. | to |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1194. |
Choose the correct connecting word from the options given below to link the sentences: Washing your hands thoroughly stops germs from spreading; _____, always wash them before eating food. |
| A. | nevertheless |
| B. | consequently |
| C. | because of |
| D. | therefore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1195. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence. It was indeed unreasonable ________ him to leave this job and start business. |
| A. | in |
| B. | with |
| C. | upon |
| D. | of |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1196. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct options. ________ Rajadhani Express is the fastest train in India. |
| A. | A |
| B. | The |
| C. | An |
| D. | No article |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1197. |
In each of the following sentences, the word in CAPITALS has 3 missing letters. Which option would complete the word? The response to the suggestion was LUKEM. |
| A. | RAW |
| B. | MAR |
| C. | WAR |
| D. | TAP |
| Answer» D. TAP | |
| 1198. |
Fill in the blanks with suitable degrees of the adverbs from the given options: We can do it ____ now because we have better resources. |
| A. | easier |
| B. | easiest |
| C. | easy |
| D. | more easily |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1199. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct article from the following options: The only sport we enjoy is________ hockey. |
| A. | no article needed |
| B. | a |
| C. | an |
| D. | the |
| Answer» B. a | |
| 1200. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct prepositions from the following options. The train went ________ the tunnel |
| A. | from |
| B. | in |
| C. | through |
| D. | to |
| Answer» D. to | |