352 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Swaminathan had a table on which all his things, his coat, cap, slate, ink-bottle, and books,were thrown in a confused (1)______ He sat on his stool and shut his eyes to (2) ________what work he had for the day: first of course there was Arithmetic – those five (3)_______ in Profit and Loss; then there was English – he had to copy down a page from his English lesson and write dictionary meanings of (4) _______ words; and then there was Geography.And only two hours before him to do all this heap of work and get (5) ______ for school. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer: A
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Answer: C
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans 1 ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display 2 ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, 3 ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has 4 ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most 5 ______ pastimes ever. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Answer: A
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Answer: A
In the given passage, some words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. During the pandemic, remote working has kept the work going on across ________ (1) Almost every industry got shut down physically during the lockdowns but the work from home model tried to ________ (2) the effect of the lockdown when it came to jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe, including the information technology industry, are ________ (3) continuing with the hybrid model. Remote working has replaced geography as a major hiring ________ (4), with 90 per cent of senior executives expected to work from home. As a result, 76 per cent of US organisations are more likely to ________ (5) out side the city or even state, according to a Talent Works poll of recruiting managers conducted across the US, quoted by an FE report.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer: A
In the given passage, some words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. During the pandemic, remote working has kept the work going on across ________ (1) Almost every industry got shut down physically during the lockdowns but the work from home model tried to ________ (2) the effect of the lockdown when it came to jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe, including the information technology industry, are ________ (3) continuing with the hybrid model. Remote working has replaced geography as a major hiring ________ (4), with 90 per cent of senior executives expected to work from home. As a result, 76 per cent of US organisations are more likely to ________ (5) out side the city or even state, according to a Talent Works poll of recruiting managers conducted across the US, quoted by an FE report.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Answer: B
In the given passage, some words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. During the pandemic, remote working has kept the work going on across ________ (1) Almost every industry got shut down physically during the lockdowns but the work from home model tried to ________ (2) the effect of the lockdown when it came to jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe, including the information technology industry, are ________ (3) continuing with the hybrid model. Remote working has replaced geography as a major hiring ________ (4), with 90 per cent of senior executives expected to work from home. As a result, 76 per cent of US organisations are more likely to ________ (5) out side the city or even state, according to a Talent Works poll of recruiting managers conducted across the US, quoted by an FE report.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Answer: C
In the given passage, some words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. During the pandemic, remote working has kept the work going on across ________ (1) Almost every industry got shut down physically during the lockdowns but the work from home model tried to ________ (2) the effect of the lockdown when it came to jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe, including the information technology industry, are ________ (3) continuing with the hybrid model. Remote working has replaced geography as a major hiring ________ (4), with 90 per cent of senior executives expected to work from home. As a result, 76 per cent of US organisations are more likely to ________ (5) out side the city or even state, according to a Talent Works poll of recruiting managers conducted across the US, quoted by an FE report.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Answer: D
In the given passage, some words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. During the pandemic, remote working has kept the work going on across ________ (1) Almost every industry got shut down physically during the lockdowns but the work from home model tried to ________ (2) the effect of the lockdown when it came to jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe, including the information technology industry, are ________ (3) continuing with the hybrid model. Remote working has replaced geography as a major hiring ________ (4), with 90 per cent of senior executives expected to work from home. As a result, 76 per cent of US organisations are more likely to ________ (5) out side the city or even state, according to a Talent Works poll of recruiting managers conducted across the US, quoted by an FE report.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions or even music, all aspects play a (1) ________ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2) ________ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3) ________ from. It gives me the sense of being whole, and at the same time makes me feel (4) ________ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5) ________ to call it. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Answer: A
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Answer: C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Answer: D
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause animals (1) _________ lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4)___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer: A
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Answer: D
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Answer: B
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Answer: B
