Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.
A. His face was very pale and there were dark areas under his eyes.
B. For a while, I sat quietly by his bed watching him from my chair.
C. But I could see that he was not following what I was reading.
D. Then I started reading aloud from Howard Pyle’s ‘Book Of Pirates.’
Option 1: ACDB
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: ABDC
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ABDC
Solution : The third option is correct.
While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
- Sentence A introduces us to the vague subject 'he' and the description of his face. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
- Sentence B tells us about the perspective of the narrator regarding the vague subject. It will be put in second place.
- Sentence D tells us about the activity followed by the narrator (reading a book). It will be put in third place.
- The last sentence is C, as it mentions the lack of concern by the vague subject towards the narrator's attempt at reading.
Question : In June 2022, the NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) scheme was launched for skill training of _________.
Option 1: farmers
Option 2: medical practitioners
Option 3: government teachers
Option 4: construction workers
Correct Answer: construction workers
Solution : The correct answer is construction workers.
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri introduced the National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman Workers (NIPUN)" on June 20, 2022. To provide 100,000 construction workers with skill training, the NIPUN Initiative was started.
Question : Find out the erroneous part.
Since yesterday, I am reading a book which has been written by a famous writer.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: am reading a book
Option 3: which has been written by
Option 4: a famous writer
Option 5: Since yesterday, I
Correct Answer: am reading a book
Solution : The sentence needs have been as the starting point of the activity is given and the action is still continuing.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
Which of these methods is NOT advocated in 'The Republic'?
Option 1: Differentiating children based on castes
Option 2: Imparting similar education to all children
Option 3: Bringing up children under state guardianship
Option 4: Keeping children away from mothers
Correct Answer: Imparting similar education to all children
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The method not advocated in The Republic is imparting similar education to all children.
Explanation:
In the given passage, it is mentioned that in The Republic, Plato advocates some rather extreme methods, including removing children from their mothers' care raising them as wards of the state and differentiating children suitable to the various castes.
Plato believed in a hierarchical system where the highest caste received the most education to act as guardians of the city.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)_______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)______. and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: give
Option 2: neglect
Option 3: rush
Option 4: force
Correct Answer: give
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
To give yourself time means to allow yourself the necessary time and patience for progress. This fits the context, as it suggests being patient and not rushing in the process of learning a new language.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Neglect: Neglect means to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
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Rush: This is not appropriate in the context because it suggests the opposite of being patient.
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Force: "Force" implies coercion or doing something against your will.
Question : The temperature, which has the same reading on both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, is
Option 1: 40o
Option 2: -40o
Option 3: -34o
Option 4: -140o
Correct Answer: -40o
Solution : The correct option is -40o.
The temperature at which the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales have the same reading is -40o. This is the point where the numerical values are equal on both scales. Therefore, -40o Fahrenheit is equal to -40o Celsius. The formula used for the conversion of Fahrenheit to Celsius is C/5 = F-32/9.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
Children who are imparted the highest education would be responsible for:
Option 1: developing talent and skills
Option 2: inculcating good habits
Option 3: guarding the city
Option 4: teaching the illiterate
Correct Answer: guarding the city
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In Plato's philosophy, particularly outlined in The Republic, children who receive the highest education are expected to be responsible for guarding the city.
Explanation:
Plato proposes a system in The Republic where education is a key element, and he advocates for the differentiation of children suitable to various castes. The highest caste, according to Plato, would receive the most education. These highly educated individuals are envisioned to serve as guardians of the city. Their role is not only to protect the city but also to care for those who are less able.
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The teacher had reading the instructions aloud to the students.
Option 1: had been read the
Option 2: reading the
Option 3: No improvement
Option 4: had read the
Correct Answer: had read the
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The original sentence is in the past perfect tense. The correct construction is had read, which signifies that reading the instructions occurred before another past action or event.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The teacher had read the instructions aloud to the students.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)_______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practicing speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
Option 1: hesitate
Option 2: commit
Option 3: forget
Option 4: procrastinate
Correct Answer: commit
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
To commit means to dedicate or pledge oneself to a particular course of action. In the context of language learning, it's essential to commit to practicing every day to improve consistency and reinforce learning.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Hesitate: It means to pause or be indecisive before taking action.
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Forget: It means to fail to remember something.
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Procrastinate: It means to delay or postpone taking action, often because of reluctance or indecision.
Question : Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Option 1: He went to the store to buy bread; however, they were sold out.
Option 2: I enjoy reading, and writing.
Option 3: My sister's friend who lives in Paris, is coming to visit us.
Option 4: We went to the beach, but forgot the sunscreen.
Correct Answer: We went to the beach, but forgot the sunscreen.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
We went to the beach, but forgot the sunscreen.
Explanation:
The comma is used correctly to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.