VERBAL PRACTICE SHEET -1

(1-5) READING COMPREHENSION: Select the most appropriate option to substitute theunderlined
In an effort to produce the largest, fastest and most luxurious ship afloat, segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required,
British built the S.S. Titanic. It was so superior to anything else on the select ‘No substitution’.
seas that it was dubbed 'unsinkable'. So sure of this were the owners that 10.Although the children studied hard, but they could not
they provided only twenty life boats and rafts, less than one-half the understand the topic without the help of the teacher.
number needed for the 2,227 passengers on board. Many passengers
(a) Although the children studied hard, they
were aboard the night it rammed an iceberg only two days at sea and
(b) No substitution
more than halfway between England and its New York destination.
Because the luxury liner was travelling so fast, it was impossible to avoid (c) Although the children had study hard, but they
the ghostly looking iceberg. An unextinguished fire also contributed to (d) Although the children have studied hard, but they
the ship's submersion. Panic increased number of casualties as people 11.Among applied sciences, medicine is one which have given
jumped into the icy water or fought to be among the few to board the life man some power over death.
boats. Four hours after the mishap, another ship, the Carpathia, rescued (a) No substitution required
705 survivors. The infamous S.S. Titanic had enjoyed only two days of (b)is the one which gave
sailing glory on its maiden voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 (c) are one which given
feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland where it lies today. (d) is one which has given
1.All of the following are true except that
12. There was a bell over the door that jingled whenever a
(a) only a third of those aboard perished.
customer entered.
(b) the Carpathia rescued the survivors.
(c) the S.S. Titanic sank near Newfoundland. (a) which jingled wherever
(d) the S.S. Titanic was the fastest ship afloat in 1912. (b) who jingles whenever
2. All of the following contributed to the large death toll except (c) No substitution
(a) panic. (b) fire (c) speed (d) the Carpathia (d) that jingle when
3. How many days was the S.S. Titanic at sea before sinking? 13.The Government has ordered that all the coaching centres
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 12 without fire safety arrangements housing above the fourth
4."Maiden voyage" is closest in meaning to floor be shut down immediately.
(a) inaugural (b) most elegant (c) longest (d) final (a) house up to the fourth floor
5.What does this passage convey?
(b) housed above the fourth floor
(a) The S.S Titanic proved itself the most seaworthy vessel in 1912.
(c) No improvement
(b) Attempts to rescue the S.S. Titanic's survivors were not successful.
(c) Overconfidence by builders and owners was greatly responsible for (d) housed over a fourth floor
the sinking of the vessel. 14.The manufacturer conformed with the specifications given
(d) A fire and panic were the only causes for the sinking of the ship from the client.
CLOZE TEST : (a)by the specifications given for
The end of World War II was not just the end of a war, but also (b)with the specifications given of
the __(6)__ of a tense and dynamic period that affected society (c)to the specifications given by
on all levels. This “postwar” period, as it became known, shaped (d)No substitution
the world as we know it today; likewise, the period was shaped 15. I'm afraid I am not knowing how to swim so i can't join
itself both by the war that had __(7)__ it, and the powerful you all that day.
forces that surrounded it. As the energy of fundamentally (a)I'm afraid I do not know
different ideologies—Communism and Democracy— collided (b)I are afraid I be not knowing
with advances in science such as the nuclear bomb, a dangerous (c)I'm afraid I is not knowing
environment ensued that created an atmosphere of __(8)__ (d)No improvement
throughout the world and especially, within America. This PARA JUMBLED SENTENCE
atmosphere is known broadly as the “Cold War.” While the Cold 16. A. But in snapping at the supposed treasure, he dropped
War played out step-by-step between the United States and the the bit he was carrying, and so lost all.
Soviet Union, it was __(9)__ playing out in the everyday lives of B. When he was crossing a river on his way home, he saw his
the masses within their borders. own shadow reflected in the stream below.
6.a.Significant b. Advantage c.Beginning C. Thinking that it was another dog with another piece of
d.Successfully meat,
7.a. Preceded b. Damper c. Subsequent d.Alarming he resolved to make himself master of that also.
8.a.Public b. Radical c. Politically d. Paranoia D. A dog had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher's shop.
9.a.Warheads b. Separated c. Simultaneously. (a) DBAC (b) BDCA (c) ADCB (d) DBCA
d.Hiding
17.A. Most important, however, are its oils, which are
extracted, processed, and marketed for culinary, medicinal, and
cosmetic uses alike.
B. Coconut products are used to make everything from
clothing to animal feed to beauty creams.
C. The coconut is a very useful plant with a wide range of
products being sourced from it.
D. Its kernel is harvested for its edible flesh and delicious
water,
while its husk is used for its strong fibres.
(a) CBDA (b) ADBC (c) BCAD (d) CADB
18.A. These kinds of sharks are known as obligate ram
ventilators because they draw water in through their mouths
and force it out through their gills.
B. They use a method called buccal pumping, in which water
is pulled in through the mouth and forced out through the gills
by the cheek muscles.
C. It is true that many types of sharks must keep moving in
order to receive life-giving oxygen from the water passing
through their gills.
D. Other types of sharks are able to remain stationary because
they possess special structures called spiracles, which force
water out through their gills.
(a) DABC (b) CDAB (c) BCDA (d) CABD
19.A.But a dove that happened to be sitting on a neighbouring
tree saw the ant’s danger and, plucking off a leaf, let it drop
into the water before him.
B. Just at that time, a fowler was spreading his net and was in
the act of ensnaring the dove,
when the ant, perceiving his object, bit his heel.
C. An ant went to a fountain to quench his thirst and, tumbling
in, almost drowned.
D. The ant mounting upon it, was presently wafted safely
ashore.
(a) ABCD (b) CBAD (c) CADB (d) DCAB
IDIOMS & PHRASES
20.Their marriage wasn’t working but they
kept up appearances.
(a) maintained an expression of wellbeing
(b) maintained peace and harmony
(c) kept throwing parties
(d) revealed the truth
21.Her success as a singer was a nine
days’ wonder.
(a)a short-lived sensation
(b)an impossible feat
(c)eternal fame
(d)a proud achievement
22.Ashutosh kept a stiff upper lip even when he was
reprimanded in the presence of clients.
(a) remained expressionless
(b) started sniggering
(c) behaved insolently
(d) kept shouting
23..Have you heard the news that Hema is looking for greener
pastures?
(a) has been transferred
(b) was feeling rejected
(c) exploring new opportunities
(d) has been fired
SPOT ERRORS IN THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
24.We generally don’t have lunch,(A)but we always make
sure(B) to eat good breakfast.(C) No Error (D)
25.The central government has come up (A)with a cash voucher
scheme to encourage(B) people to spend their savings on
good(C) No Error (D)
26.I tried taking tablets for the (A)headache, but they did not(B)
have any affect.(C) No Error (D)
27.Poverty is compounded by inflation which has reached (A)
extreme levels in the region, as (B)demonstrated by consumer
price indexes(C) No Error (D)
28.But in the corner, almost hidden from his fellows, (A)a forty-
years-old-man was sitting(B) who did not enjoy the singing.(C)
No Error (D)
29.Into a school, if a (A) /teacher’s superstitions are visible (B)
/in their gem-laden fingers or in (C) /the black mark to advent
the evil eye, what scientific temper can they foster (D)?
30.By constructing a church taller than (A)/ any building, Harry
hoped to restore the (B)/ primacy of Christianity in society and
to bring (C)/ back order and safety to the world (D)
NARRATION:
31. I said to the bank manager, "I have forgotten my account
number."
(a) I told the bank manager that I had forgotten my account
number.
(b) I said to the bank manager that I have forgotten his account
number.
(c) I said to the bank manager that he had forgotten his account
number.
(d) I informed the bank manager that I forgot the account
number.
32. The French scientist said, “I want to study how bees and
wasps find their way home.”
(a) The French scientist said that he wants to study how bees and
wasps found your way home.
(b) The French scientist said that I want to study how bees and
wasps found their way home.
(c) The French scientist said that I wanted to study how bees and
wasps find their way home.
(d) The French scientist said that he wanted to study how bees
and wasps found their way home.
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33.The building was surrounded by special commandos.
(a) Special commandos surround the building.
(b) Specialcommandos are surrounding the building.
(c) Special commandos have surrounded the building.
(d) Special commandos surrounded the building.

34. You have to see it to believe it.

(a) It has to be seen to being believed.
(b) It has to be seen to be believed.
(c) It needs to being seen to be believed.
(d) It have to be seen to believe.

35.The spider on the wall frightened Jiya.

(a) The spider on the wall was frightened by Jiya.
(b) Jiya was frightened by the spider on the wall.
(c) Jiya has been frightened by the spider on the wall.
(d) Jiya had been frightened of the spider on the wall

Find ANTONYM of the highlighted .

36.He wanted to inaugurate the project right on schedule.

(a)terminate (b)inculcate (c)facilitate (d)ameliorate

37.People look for plausible remedies to the problems which they do not know.
(a)acceptable (b)unthinkable
(c)solvable (d)believable

38.The bill received a VEHEMENT resistance from the opposition party in the Parliament.
(a)animated (b)apathetic (c)fervent (d)vigorous

Find the Synonym of the highlighted word :

39.Rakesh delivered a SLANDEROUS speech.
(a)abusive (b)praiseworthy
(c)moderate (d)inspiring

40. A new show is trying to change the CLICHED depictions of women in animation.

(a)original (b)hackneyed (c)crony (d)artificial