Directions—(Q. 51–55) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
Directions—(Q. 81–90) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 91–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
98. (A) thought(B) tried(C) wished(D) encourage(E) wanted
99. (A) expand(B) function(C) chose(D) run(E) risk
100. (A) responsibility(B) secret(C) guarantee(D) prize(E) value
Directions—(Q. 51–55) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
Directions—(Q. 81–90) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 91–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
98. (A) thought(B) tried(C) wished(D) encourage(E) wanted
99. (A) expand(B) function(C) chose(D) run(E) risk
100. (A) responsibility(B) secret(C) guarantee(D) prize(E) value
Directions—(Q. 51–55) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
51. Many multinational companies (A) / have not been as (B) /successful in India (C) /than we expected. (D) No error (E)
52. He has ruined (A) /his eyesight (B) /by not using (C) /his spectacles regularly. (D) No error (E)
53. Mostly of the (A) /newly recruited officers (B) /have no experience (C) /in the banking sector. (D) No error (E)
54. The resignation of (A) /one of our directors (B) /have caused the price (C) / of shares to fall. (D) No error (E)
55. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 56–60) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (E) as the answer.
56. Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—(A) Every loan(B) Each one of the loan(C) Any of the loan(D) All of the loan(E) No correction required
57. The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—(A) Taking place at (B) Taken after(C) Being taken in (D) Taken up at(E) No correction required
58. He has asked for the names of those employees involved in the project.(A) had asked (B) having asked about(C) was asked that (D) is asking(E) no correction required
59. Considerate the traffic, it is better to leave for the airport an hour early—(A) While considering(B) Consideration of(C) Considering(D) Being considerate to(E) No correction required
60. He is a good leader, knowing that to motivate his employees to achieve—(A) That known when(B) Who knows how(C) Which knows how(D) Knowing what(E) No correction required
Directions—(Q. 61–65) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(1) The able bodied men of the tribe gathered to discuss how to climb the mountain.
(2) As part of their plundering they kidnapped a baby of one of the families.
(3) One day the mountain tribe invaded those living in the valley.
(4) “We couldn’t climb the mountain. How could you?”, they asked, “It wasn’t your baby !” she replied.
(5) There were two tribes in the Andes–one lived in the valley and the other high up in the mountains.
(6) Two days later they noticed the child’s mother coming down the mountain that they hadn’t yet figured out how to climb.
61. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
62. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (6) (B) (5)(C) (4) (D) (3)(E) (2)
63. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1)(B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
64. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
65. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?(A) (1) (B) (2)(C) (3) (D) (4)(E) (5)
Directions—(Q. 66–70) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word, which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate, if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence mark (E) i.e., all correct as your answer.
66. The income (A) of many people in rural (B) India is not adequate (C) to satisfy (D) their basic needs. All correct (E)
67. He is always (A) prompt (B) in caring (C) out instructions. (D) All correct (E)
68. The revised (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)
69. Such transactions (A) are quiet (B) expensive (C) and time consuming (D) for customers. All correct (E)
70. The guidelines (A) of the new scheme (B) are expected (C) to be finally (D) soon. All correct (E)
Directions—(Q. 71–80) In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words/ phrases are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
I used to look …(71)… to the holidays. I was usually …(72)… to my uncle’s house where I …(73)… his children. I did not get paid a salary for …(74)… What I received in return however, was far more …(75)… My uncle was an avid reader. During the time I spent with his family I had an …(76)… to read the vast amount of books and magazines that he possessed. This improved my English to some …(77)… Reading became my new …(78–79)… spending my pocket money on a ticket to the cinema I began to …(80)… books. This has benefited me greatly.
71. (A) forward (B) towards(C) backward (D) up(E) around
72. (A) went (B) sent(C) visited (D) travelled(E) gone
73. (A) cared (B) occupy(C) guarded (D) taught(E) played
74. (A) them (B) whom(C) this (D) now(E) which
75. (A) expensive (B) deserving(C) helping (D) demanding(E) valuable
76. (A) opportunity(B) ability(C) use(D) encouragement(E) achievement
77. (A) distance (B) extent(C) time (D) limits(E) degrees
78. (A) activity (B) hope(C) hobby (D) duty(E) worship
79. (A) despite (B) though(C) by (D) instead of(E) while
80. (A) sell (B) read(C) exchange (D) invest(E) buy
Directions—(Q. 81–90) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it.The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E) i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
81. The revised government’s (A) /guidelines have reduced (B)/ the number of mergers (C) / taking place among banks. (D)No error (E)
82. I do not know (A) / who of the (B) /new trainees should (C) / be confirmed. (D) No error (E)
83. To promote India as (A) / a tourist destination (B)/ the government has organized (C) / many cultural programmes. (D) No error (E)
84. Banks in India (A) / cannot open ATMs (B)/ except obtaining (C) / approval from RBI. (D) No error (E)
85. Today the success of (A) / companies depends on the (B)/ quality of their products and(C) /efficient managing staff. (D) No error (E)
86. Ashok has managed to (A) / achieve his sales targets (B)/ for the quarter very easily (C) / than we expected. (D) No error (E)
87. He did not grant (A) / their request for a loan (B)/ although it would (C) / displease his boss. (D) No error (E)
88. At present oil companies (A) / are making a loss of (B)/ rupees five on all (C) / litre of petrol that they sell. (D) No error (E)
89. The manager’s belief that (A) / Ramesh is (B)/ incompetent is not (C) / necessary true. (D) No error (E)
90. Since I was doing (A) / my MBA I initially (B)/ chose to specialize (C) / in marketing management. (D) No error (E)
Directions—(Q. 91–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
He was a charismatic leader, an entrepreneur and a highly effective manager all rolled into one. As a leader, he …(91)… the company’s growth plan in a dedicated manner and he never …(92)… focus. The cement industry in those days was doing badly. …(93)… to everyone’s expectations he sanctioned an additional plant in …(94)… time. He was …(95)… that since the cement industry was cyclic in nature, by the time the plant was …(96)… the market would have improved. It did happen and the decision brought rich …(97)… when the plant was commissioned.
Not only was he a great entrepreneur but he also …(98)… all his senior people to be ‘practising entrepreneurs’. I have seen a similar example at the Asian Institute of
Management, which allows its professors to …(99)… their own business. This made their lectures more practical and less theoretical. It is the …(100)… of the Institute’s success.
91. (A) achieved(B) implemented(C) visualised(D) persevered(E) aimed
92. (A) moved(B) shifts(C) missed(D) changes(E) lost
93. (A) Contrary(B) Opposite(C) Yet(D) Obedient(E) Different
94. (A) any(B) mean(C) short(D) no(E) less
95. (A) known(B) calculating(C) certain(D) dreamt(E) surely
96. (A) operational(B) install(C) use(D) produced(E) new
97. (A) supply(B) diversity(C) rewards(D) pay(E) knowledge
98. (A) thought(B) tried(C) wished(D) encourage(E) wanted
99. (A) expand(B) function(C) chose(D) run(E) risk
100. (A) responsibility(B) secret(C) guarantee(D) prize(E) value
ANSWER:- 51. (D) Replace ‘than’ with ‘as’.52. (E)53. (A) Change ‘Mostly’ to ‘Most’.54. (C) Change ‘have’ to ‘has’.55. (B) Replace ‘of’ with ‘in’.56. (A) 57. (D) 58. (E) 59. (C) 60. (B)61. (C) 62. (A) 63. (E) 64. (D) 65. (B)66. (E) 67. (C) 68. (A) 69. (E) 70. (D)71. (A) 72. (B) 73. (D) 74. (C) 75. (E)76. (A) 77. (B) 78. (C) 79. (D) 80. (E) 81. (A) Write ‘the government’s revised’.82. (B) Write ‘which of the’.83. (C) Write ‘the government is organizing’.84. (C) Write ‘without obtaining’.85. (D) Write ‘efficient managerial staff’.86. (C) Change ‘very easily’ to ‘more easily’.87. (C) Write ‘even though it would’.88. (C) Write ‘each in place of ‘all’.89. (D) Write ‘necessarily true’.90. (B) Delete ‘my’. 91. (B) 92. (C) 93. (A) 94. (D) 95. (B)96. (A) 97. (C) 98. (E) 99. (D) 100. (B)
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