IPMAT 2019 - Verbal Ability

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

When a dozen men are cast away on the imaginary island, the best educated would look for metals in rocks because

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

The author states that any appearance of secrecy or separateness would instantly and justly be looked upon with suspicion. From this statement we may infer that

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

The instance of the shoemaker who refuses to show his source and asks for more corn and potatoes, is an example of 

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

According to the author, whatever one’s work might be

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

The author’s belief is that for progress to happen

Directions for Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

Supposing half a dozen or a dozen men were cast ashore from a wreck on an uninhabited island and left to their own resources, one of course, according to his capacity, would be set to one business and one to another; the strongest to dig and to cut wood, and to build huts for the rest: the most dexterous to make shoes out of bark and coats out of skins; the best educated to look for iron or lead in the rocks, and to plan the channels for the irrigation of the fields. But though their labours were thus naturally severed, that small group of shipwrecked men would understand well enough that the speediest progress was to be made by helping each other – not by opposing each other; and they would know that this help could only be properly given so long as they were frank and open in their relations, and the difficulties which each lay under properly explained to the rest. So that any appearance of secrecy or separateness in the actions of any of them would instantly, and justly, be looked upon with suspicion by the rest, as the sign of some selfish or foolish proceeding on the part of the individual. If, for instance, the scientific man were found to have gone out at night, unknown to the rest, to alter the sluices, the others would think, and in all probability rightly think, that he wanted to get the best supply of water to his own field; and if the shoemaker refused to show them where the bark grew which he made the sandals of, they would naturally think, and in all probability rightly think, that he didn’t want them to see how much there was of it, and that he meant to ask from them more corn and potatoes in exchange for his sandals than the trouble of making them deserved. And thus, although each man would have a portion of time to himself in which he was allowed to do what he chose without let or inquiry -  so long as he was working in that particular business which he had undertaken for the common benefit, any secrecy on his part would be immediately supposed to mean mischief; and would require to be accounted for, or put an end to: and this all the more because, whatever the work might be, certainly there would be difficulties about it which, when once they were well explained, might be more or less done away with by the help of the rest; so that assuredly every one of them would advance with his labour not only more happily, but more profitably and quickly, by having no secrets, and by frankly bestowing, and frankly receiving, such help as lay in his way to get or to give.

The writer makes hypothesis, which can be related to

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

The research of a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging has succeeded in establishing that

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

By referring to the world as ‘gendered’ the writer wants to convey that

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

One of the dangers in adopting a binary view of the human brain is that is can

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

The writer of this passage wants to emphasise the need to

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

The synonym for ‘stranglehold’ (Para 1) is

Directions for Qs. 7 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the following that are based on the passage.

The perennial debate over gender differences threatens to remain inconclusive. Stereotypes pertaining to male superiority and female submissiveness could be traced to earlier ages where assigned roles were needed as survival measures. But, can we today see a swing away from these stereotypes, or have they established a stranglehold on our perceptions? In this gendered would, we continue to live with notions that one’s gender determines one’s skills and preferences, from toys and colours to career choices. So the girl child will be presented with a Barbie doll, while the boy child will receive a Lego set.
Does that mean that our brains are different? This myth has been exploded by a British professor of cognitive neuroimaging. Her research attempts to establish how these stereotypes mould our ideas of ourselves. She examines how science has been misinterpreted or misused to ask the wrong question, instead of challenging the status quo. She urges us to move beyond a binary view of people’s brains and instead to see these as highly individualised, profoundly adaptable, and full of unbounded potential. Her conclusive findings establish that no bran differences can be found that are solely gender related. In other words, modern neuroscientists have identified no decisive category – defining differences between the brains of men and women.
As result of these findings we owe it to ourselves to dump the myths and look at ourselves afresh. We need to recognise that the male and female brain debate is a distraction, besides being based on inaccuracies. I is possibly harmful too, because it can be used as a hook to justify saying there is no point in girls doing science because their brains are shaped for that subject. It can also condemn boys for being emotional, as this is seen as a feminine trait. And, most dangerous of all, to proclaim that boys, not girls, are meant to lead.

The antonym for ‘unbounded’ (Para 2) is

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

Although he is recovering from his illness, he has to follow certain diet restrictions. He cannot eat junk food. Please do not pity him and______________________________.

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

The problems may be difficult, but all you have to do is___________ as long as you can.

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

The standards set by the examination board are so high that it would be difficult for poorly prepared student to____________________.

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

After all the alliances and arithmetic, the party is likely to__________ a majority in the assembly election.

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

I’ll have to____________ because I don’t know how Sheila’s parents are going to react to this offer.

Directions for Qs. 13 – 18: Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate phrase form the option given below.

If you had been more alert, this golden opportunity would not have_______________.

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

The place where her father disappeared and the reason why he did are unknown to her.

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

Which team has the best record, yours or theirs?

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

After sensing a problem with the factory workers, the personnel officer demanded to know who the union leaders had contacted to conduct the petition drive.

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

His wrongdoing was completely exposed, but not once he apologised for his action.

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

The Municipal council can no longer was its hands off its responsibilities.

Directions for Qs. 19 – 24: In each of the following sentences the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

The letter states that one can avail the service offered by the company till June 20, 2019.

Directions for Qs. 25 – 27: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriated to complete the paragraph.

____________________________ Infrastructure, in the form of paved surfaces, disrupts water absorption and lowers water retention. This leads to disastrous levels of flooding which diminishes the biodiversity and impoverishes the people of the region.

Directions for Qs. 25 – 27: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriated to complete the paragraph.

Few look forward to old age and all that it brings in its wake – deteriorating health, loss of vigour, restricted mobility, increasing dependence on other, not to mention a sense of foreboding and anxiety. Yet, one has to learn to cope with the onset of old age. Firstly it is imperative to prepare to accept old age in spite of the restrictions or limitations it imposes on one’s mobility. Equally important is the need to adopt a positive attitude towards life. _______________________________
Above all, peace of mind, is the efficacious balm that brings equanimity to one’s life. We must resign ourselves to growing old, and in the process let us try to make life as fulfilling and meaningful as possible.

Directions for Qs. 25 – 27: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriated to complete the paragraph.

The Arab Spring is widely believed to have stemmed from dissatisfaction with the rule of local governments, though some have speculated that wide gaps in income levels may have had a hand as well. Issues such as political corruption, human rights violations, unemployment, and educated but dissatisfied youth may have been responsible as well. ______________________________.

Directions for Qs. 28 – 32: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.

One who is_______________ gets on with his job in spite of obstacles, while the one who is____________ hardly shows any progress. the latter spend all his time_____________ about his troubles.

Directions for Qs. 28 – 32: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.

The ______________ of multiculturalism, in times of war or economic______________, tribalism is what causes those in power to confine groups of people with different _______________ into ghettos or in communes on the margins of their cities.

Directions for Qs. 28 – 32: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.

That the artiste went about systematically to get traditional_______________ and designs back into the mainstream and______________ a textile culture for dance is to be celebrated.

Directions for Qs. 28 – 32: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.

In response to my friend’s request, I decided to write her a letter, which I hoped would be honest and practical, while also serving as a ___________ of sorts for my own feminist thinking. This book is a________ of that letter, with some details changed.

Directions for Qs. 28 – 32: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.

Quantum Physics really begins to point to this discovery. It says that you can’t have a Universe without mind__________________ into it, and that the mind is actually _____________ the very thing that is being_____________.

Directions for Qs. 33 – 37: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Directions for Qs. 33 – 37: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Directions for Qs. 33 – 37: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Directions for Qs. 33 – 37: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Directions for Qs. 33 – 37: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

Directions for Qs. 38 – 40: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of number in the space provided.

1. He just harvested the wild grains.
2. The hunter – gatherer went from place to place in search of food.
3. As the crops began to give better yields, this reduced his need to go in search of animals and wild plants.
4. This was followed by an attempt to grow food by scattering the spare grains.

Directions for Qs. 38 – 40: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of number in the space provided.

1. People here are one injury away from starvation, one misspoken work away from detainment or death.
2. Soon, however, she notices the lack of access to basic medical care or education.
3. Life in a rural Kashmiri village seems idyllic to Shalini at first, as she’s befriending lovely people and admiring majestic natural scenery, especially in contrast to the cacophony of urban Mumbai.
4. Moreover, the ever – present political disruptions mean that life in Kashmiri is far from a Shangri-Lautopia

Directions for Qs. 38 – 40: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of number in the space provided.

1. The study, published in the Lancet recently, revealed that people living in democratic countries live longer than those who don’t; they also have less of a chance of dying from heart disease, strokes, and even road accidents.
2. Incredible as it may sound, we are now told that democracy is not just good for the soul, it is good for the body too.
3. Without pressure from voters or foreign -  aid agencies, dictators have less incentive to finance more expensive prevention and treatment of heart disease, cancers, and other chronic illnesses.
4. The study suggests that elections and the health of the people are increasingly inseparable.
5. A study spanning 170 countries found a strong correlation between health and the most progressive form of government.