English Comprehension Test - 01

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Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underline part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
The office staff members wished each and other on New Year's Day.
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Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underline part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Nisha is more funnier than Natasha.
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Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underline part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
Either Vijay or Vimal are going to be selected for the match.
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Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underline part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
My uncle presented me the more expensive watch.
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Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underline part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
The two brothers shared the property beside themselves.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 6-8) In these questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question.Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The explosion that ________ the bus killed twelve people.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 6-8) In these questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question.Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
There was some ________ between the member's version and the commitee's version.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 6-8) In these questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question.Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
We have talked a lot now let us _______ to work.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 9-11) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A child born after the death of its father is called
10. 
Directions (Q. Nos. 9-11) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Failing to discharge one's duty
11. 
Directions (Q. Nos. 9-11) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning or the given word.
Autocratic
13. 
Directions (Q. Nos. 13-15) In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom /phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase.
His arguments cut no ice with me.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 13-15) In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom /phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase.
There was a job for me to cut my teeth on.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 13-15) In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom /phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom / phrase.
The carrot and stick policy pays dividends in every organization.
16. 
Find out the correctly spelt word.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 17-19) In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as (d).
He walks (a) / as if the earth (b) / belongs to him. (c) / No error (d)
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Directions (Q. Nos. 17-19) In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as (d).
The clerk was (a) / not intimidated by (b) / his boss's bullying. (c) / No error (d)
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Directions (Q. Nos. 17-19) In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as (d).
This misogynist hates (a) /all mother-in-laws (b) / lady doctors and house maids. (c) / No error (d)
20. 
Directions (Q. Nos. 20-24) You have a brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

In May 1966, the World Health Organisation was authorised to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated; but eleven years after the initial organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. 

The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations, but also to isolate patients with active small-pox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Rewards for reporting small pox assisted in motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. Today small-pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

Question - 20 : Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

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Directions (Q. Nos. 20-24) You have a brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

In May 1966, the World Health Organisation was authorised to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated; but eleven years after the initial organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. 

The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations, but also to isolate patients with active small-pox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Rewards for reporting small pox assisted in motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. Today small-pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

Question - 21 : What was the goal of the campaign against small-pox?

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Directions (Q. Nos. 20-24) You have a brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

In May 1966, the World Health Organisation was authorised to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated; but eleven years after the initial organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. 

The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations, but also to isolate patients with active small-pox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Rewards for reporting small pox assisted in motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. Today small-pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

Question - 22 : According to the paragraph, what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of small-pox?

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Directions (Q. Nos. 20-24) You have a brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

In May 1966, the World Health Organisation was authorised to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated; but eleven years after the initial organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. 

The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations, but also to isolate patients with active small-pox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Rewards for reporting small pox assisted in motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. Today small-pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

Question - 23 : Which statement doesn't refer to small-pox?

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Directions (Q. Nos. 20-24) You have a brief passage with five questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

In May 1966, the World Health Organisation was authorised to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox could actually be eradicated; but eleven years after the initial organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field. 

The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations, but also to isolate patients with active small-pox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human transmission. Rewards for reporting small pox assisted in motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated. Today small-pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.

Question - 24 : It can be inferred that

25. 
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Ameliorate