In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate options to fill in the blank. What is more common in a poorly (A) home is a vague constellation of symptoms described as the sick-building syndrome. It is (B) by a general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation of mucous membranes. It may also be (C) by nausea, itching, aches pains and depression. Sick-building syndrome is becoming (D) in big cities with small houses, which are generally over-furnished.
The correct answer is (A) ventilated (B) featured (C)assisted (D) casual.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate options to fill in the blank. Tai Chi which originated in China, is now widely used for physical and (1) fitness worldwide. It is an ancient practice that (2) martial arts with meditation. It aims at (3) mind and body into sync with rhythmic practice. Since it works on both mind and body, it leads to (4) for physical as well as mental health. Blank (1) A. intellectual, B. social, C. mental, D. psychological Blank (2) A. mixes, B. associates, C. joins, D. combines Blank (3) A. bringing, B. taking, C. leading, D. carrying Blank (4) A. profits, B. benefits, C. advantages, D. perks
The correct answer is (1)-C, (2)-D, (3)-A, (4)-B.
Select the most appropriate set of idioms that would fill in the blanks and complete the given passage. Life is never a linear line but a curve. It's full of (1) . When faced with critical moments. It is better to switch off from the problem for some time and relax. Such an approach will help you think of solutions with greater clarity. Of course, you will still need to (2) from time to time,but you will also agree that (3) . There is no need to panic and worry in anticipating that things may go wrong in life. It's always better to wait and (4) when you come to it. Rubicon when it comes.
The correct answer is 1. Ups and downs 2. Straighten things out 3. Heavens are not falling 4. Cross the bridge.
Select the option in which the underlined idiom has been used appropriately they are assigned to him.
The correct answer is The fraudulent company sold fake gold and tried to palm off them as genuine, however,.
Select the most appropriate set of idioms that would fill in the blanks and complete the given passage. Mrinal is a total travel addict. One can say he (1) travel. He loves exploring new places. Each year he (2) for a new destination. Islands and sea hold a special appeal for him but he tires quickly of lazy days in the sand and soon he develops (3) and finds himself on the move to look for something different. The unique island escapes have lots to offer him. Whether it is wildlife exploration or ancient monuments or a (4) , he finds every experience very exhilarating and immersive. He loves to share his experiences so that he can tempt others.
The correct answer is 1. Eats, sleeps and drinks , 2. Sets course, 3. Itchy feet, 4. Slice of culture.
Select the most appropriate options to fill in the blanks in the given passage. With coronavirus cases (1) America and abroad, travelers with a United States passport remain grounded. To date, just nine countries(2) Americans without restrictions.
The correct answer is (1)continuing to spike in (2) are open to.
Four idioms are given below. Choose their sequence that would fill in the blanks and complete the text given here. Idioms: 1. Silver surfer 2. Silver bullet 3. Silver-tongued 4. Sitting duck A salesman persuaded my mother to buy a new washing machine that connects to the internet, although the one she had was fine. Now my mother is a ______ but even could not learn how to operate it. Most of the time, it is an old person who becomes a ______ to these tech-savvy salesman. We tried all means to get the washing machine going but it's really complicated and there seems to be no ______ in sight.
The correct answer is 3142.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentence in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. In the 19th century, for instance, out-of-body experiences became a popular topic and were eagerly diagnosed by early psychical researchers. B. Some consist of little more than a fleeting feeling that body and mind have come loose. C. Either way, out of body experiences have fascinated humanity for centuries, entering D. While others recount tales of floating far from the person's physical body and traveling to E. Reports of out-of-body experiences vary.
The correct answer is AEBDC.
For the four sentence (S1-S4) paragraph below, sentences S1 and S4 are given. From P, Q, R, S, select the appropriate sentences for S2 and S3, respectively. S1. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. S4. Many countries, such as France, Italy, Germany, the US, India, Russia and China are noted for their rich cultures. P. Today, the influences of Western culture can be seen in almost every country in the world. Q. Thus, culture can be seen as the growth of a group identity fostered by social patterns R. As a result, Hinduism became a major driver of culture in India. S. The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition goes a step further, defining
The correct answer is SQ.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence. One must face all of life with equanimity.
The correct answer is Vicissitudes.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given passage. True happiness comes from (1) you love and who love you in return. If the people you surround yourself with are bringing you down(2) trim the fat.
The correct answer is (1) surrounding yourself with people whom (2) then it's time you.
Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. The romantic complex situation or mix up happened when Rahul met my landlords assuming they were my parents.
The correct answer is imbroglio.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. where a sperm cell is specifically chosen because of its sex chromosomes B. The law was amended in 2003 to bring the technique of preconception sex selection C. The law as it stands not only prohibits determination and disclosure of the sex of the D. The law first came into force in 1996 as the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation E. Essentially, the banning practices where medical practitioners try to influence the sex of
The correct answer is DCBAE.
Given below is a paragraph with five sentences, which are presented in a jumbled order. Write down the best order (e.g. ABCDE) which would form a meaningful, unified and coherent paragraph. A. It might be due to the US society's national self-image that is closely linked to the mythology of immigration, to ethnic identity as a search for validating origins. B. Diasporas and homelands are locked in peculiar, dialectical relationships- the South C. British Asian artists opt for an unsentimental, sometimes even comical, treatment of D. As 'return of native' is a prevalent theme in post-colonial literature; South Asian Atlantic E. These 'roots' visits represent a rite of passage as much for 'ethnic' writers and
The correct answer is DBCEA.
For the four sentence paragraph below, sentences S1 and S4 are given. From P, Q, R and S, select the appropriate sentences that can fit S2 and S3 respectively. S1. The history of paper is inextricably linked with that of culture and science. S4. The information had to be set on a lightweight and durable medium that was easily transportable. P. Watermarking involved using metal wires to add decorations to paper. Q. Humans had an urgent need to communicate certain information to each other in written form. R. The Japanese immediately learned papermaking techniques and began using pulp S. The spark that set off the invention of paper was simple but extremely significant.
The correct answer is SQ.
I drop Khasnobis at the Park Hotel – I suspect he has a booze session there – and dart quickly out of the heart of Calcutta. The Salt Lake City is on the right side of a alodrous road leading to the Calcutta airport. This new township is relatively clean and its roads are broad – Bengal’s Chief Minister lives here – but it lacks the tang of old Calcutta. It has some bizarre buildings. My guest house, for instance, is an architectural flimflam. One first walks into a cavernous hall painted pastel blue. A concrete carbuncle erupts right at the centre of its otherwise flat roof. Its cavity is painted baby pink. Mock Corinthian pilasters protrude from its walls. At the end of the hall is a flight of stairs, which leads to a set of rooms with ornate wooden doors. One of the rooms is mine. My room usually smells dank, but today it is prussic acid. I call the caretaker. “What is this smell?” He wrinkles his nose and sniffs the air. “It is room freshener, sir.” He fishes out a container from one of the side cupboards and hands it over to me. It is indeed the room freshner. It assures you of a redolence of wild roses. “I was happy with dank, friend”. “Sir?” “Never mind. Is there another room vacant? I can’t sleep in this room.” The caretaker wrings his hands. “No room is vacant on this floor sir. I could ask one of the guests to swap his room with yours.” “No, I don’t want that. What about the rooms on the top floor?” “We have two rooms on the top floor, sir. One of them is vacant. But it is not air- conditioned.” “I don’t mind sleeping there. Kindly get the roon ready for me.” The night is breezy and pleasant. I light up a mosquito repellent and, in the whirring comfort of the ceiling fan, lapse into a delicious sleep. I wake up with a start, sweating all over. The ceiling fan has ceased whirring. The power must have gone off. The mosquito coil eyes me with an orange glow. Where is Ghosh sleeping now? Does he have a ceiling fan in his room? Or a mosquito coil? Does he have a room at all? Is he sleeping in the open? As I stand up and walk towards the window the ceiling fan begins its drone. The light that comes from a window a few yards across from mine is not strong enough to illuminate my room but bright enough to show me what is going on in that room. I silently draw the curtains and get back to bed. I am not a voyeur.
Based on the information given in the passage about the narrator's place of accommodation, find out the option that is erroneous.
The correct answer is The rooms with ornate wooden doors were not on the topmost floor of the guest house.
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