ENGLISH - Online Test
Q1.
Direction:Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
There was a village which was ruined by a strong earthquake. With the houses and the streets shattered, the villagers abandoned the village to settle elsewhere.
Despite being shattered, the vacant houses of this village had become homes for a large number of mice. The mice found the place very comfortable and grew in numbers after some time.
There was a lake on the outskirts of the village, where a herd of elephants used to visit regularly to drink water and bathe. These elephants used to travel through the abandoned village to reach the lake.
But as the herd of elephants travelled through the abandoned village, everyday many mice got trampled. This posed a problem for the mice. So, the king of mice decided to confront the elephants and request them to act accordingly.
Next day, as the herd of elephants approached, the king of mice met the elephants cordially and said, "O Sirs, we live in the ruins of this abandoned village and as you travel through this village, everyday many mice get trampled. Therefore, I request you to change your route to the lake. If you do so, I shall remember to return the favour in your time of need."
At this the king of elephants laughed, "O king of Mice, there will be no such favour that we, the giant elephants, will require from you, small mice. However, I will honour your request and we will change the route to the lake from today. You will not have to worry about any danger caused by us anymore."
The king of mice thanked the king of the elephants for his consideration, and the herd of elephants never entered the village anymore.
After some time, the herd of elephants fell into traps set by elephant-hunters. Many of the elephants, including their king, got entangled in the nets. They struggled hard but could not set themselves free from the strong nets.
Suddenly, the king of the elephants remembered the promise of the king of mice. He summoned another elephant who had not got trapped to remind the king of mice of his promise and plea for help on his behalf.
As soon as the elephant informed the king of mice of the situation, the king of mice summoned all mice at once. He said, "Now is the time for us to return the favour of the elephants. We should go immediately"
And so, the elephant brought the mice to the place where the other elephants had been trapped. All the mice started nibbling on the strong nets and cut them loose.
The elephants broke loose from the nets and were grateful to be free again. The king of elephants thanked the king of mice for his timely help, and became great friends thereafter.
Why did the elephants struggle hard?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The elephants struggled hard because they fell and got trapped into the net set by the elephant hunters.
Q2. Which among the following most SIMILAR in meaning to the word “Riddled” given in the passage?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q3. Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The story _______ the film’s making is as dramatic, passionate and poignant as the _______ film itself.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Multiple options seem correct here, so the better way to go about it is to find the most fitting words out of the available choices. The second blank is part of the well-used phrase 'as good as the actual thing'. Looking on the option A, the other word suits the context as well and thus it is the correct response.
Q4. Which among the following most SIMILAR in meaning to the word “Jutting” given in the passage?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q5. Direction: Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Maharatna public sector Coal India Ltd. is ____ some major changes in its HR policy with respect to its managerial ____.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
A- 'Thinking' needs to be followed by a preposition, which is not the case here; so incorrect.
B- 'Preparing' too would need a preposition in the context of this statement.
C- 'Plan' is incorrect form of verb, gerund form is required here.
E- 'Planned' is simple past form of verb while the statement is in simple present tense.
So, option D is the most suitable response.
Q6. Which among the following most SIMILAR in meaning to the word “Expedition” given in the passage?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q7. Direction:Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
One of the major critiques of the examination system is that it ______ to a spirit of _______ competition among the students.
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:
'to lead to something' means to result in something. 'unhealthy competition' is also suitable according to the context. It means that the examination system develops a sense of competition among children in negatove sense and brings out hatred, jealousy and depression.
Q8. Direction: Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The devotee _____ the scorching sun and human traffic to fulfill their _____.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
'Took' means to take hold of something forcefully.
'Brave' means ready to face and endure danger or pain.
'Braved' means to endure.
'Vow' means a solemn promise.
'Pledge' means to commit.
In the context of the statement, only option B suits both the blanks.
Q9. Direction: A sentence with two blanks is given, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Excess inventory, a _____ problem for many businesses, has several causes, some of which are ______.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
When talking about a problem in such specific context, 'simple' will not be used to define it. Hence, option A can be eliminated.
'Perishable causes' doesn't make sense. Hence, option B can be eliminated.
'some of which are solving' makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Option E makes the statement more of a fact which is not a certain one, hence option E can be eliminated.
Option D fits in both the blanks logically and makes sense.
Q10. Direction: Each sentence has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The ________ playing of loud music has led the angry residents of this vicinity to file a police complaint and move court against the organizer’s lack of for _______ the people's need for a peace ful neighborhood.
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Abrupt means sudden and unexpected.
Incessant means (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
Consideration means careful thought, typically over a period of time.
Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Interpretation means the action of explaining the meaning of something.
The context of the statement is anguish because of the loud music and thus obviously the adjective associated with it should be something continuous, making 'incessant' as the suitable choice for the first blank and also 'consideration' suits the next blank. Thus, option C is the most suitable response
