Human Nature - 1
Vocabulary and reading comprehension focused on personality traits, human behavior, emotions, and social interactions
Questions
Directions: Fill the blanks with most appropriate answer from the given options.
The boss was impressed with her ___________ work.
- active
- dexterous
- diligent
- obvious
Directions: Fill the blanks with most appropriate answer from the given options.
She was surprisingly ____________ when she was told the news of her husband’s accident.
- sad
- shocked
- passive
- active
Directions: Fill the blanks with most appropriate answer from the given options.
He is an ____________ who will never stop fighting for World Peace.
- egoist
- idealist
- ascetic
- pacifist
Which of the following could replace 'criticises' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- probes
- examines
- rebukes
- restricts
Which of the following could replace 'precise' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- desired
- accurate
- short
- specific
Which of the following could replace ‘tough nut to crack’ as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- strong
- inflexible
- repulsive
- rebellious
Find the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Costa Ricans, as any other people, are _______(i)_______ and full of surprises. Racially speaking, the country is one of the most homogenous of the region. Costa Ricans don't like to consider themselves as _______(ii)______, but they also enjoy talking about their ______(iii)_______ "whiteness", when compared to other Latin American countries. However, racial confrontations are extremely rare. And _______(iv)______, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways.
- social
- corrupt
- racists
- noble
Find the appropriate word and fill blank (i).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Costa Ricans, as any other people, are _______(i)_______ and full of surprises. Racially speaking, the country is one of the most homogenous of the region. Costa Ricans don't like to consider themselves as _______(ii)______, but they also enjoy talking about their ______(iii)_______ "whiteness", when compared to other Latin American countries. However, racial confrontations are extremely rare. And _______(iv)______, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways.
- living
- monotonous
- complex
- dull
Which of the following could replace 'tactics' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- threats
- devices
- strategies
- declarations
Which of the following could replace 'sarcastic' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- ironical
- mocking
- saddened
- nodding
Which of the following could replace 'intimidating' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- oppressive
- scary
- threatening
- approachable
Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Costa Ricans, as any other people, are _______(i)_______ and full of surprises. Racially speaking, the country is one of the most homogenous of the region. Costa Ricans don't like to consider themselves as _______(ii)______, but they also enjoy talking about their ______(iii)_______ "whiteness", when compared to other Latin American countries. However, racial confrontations are extremely rare. And _______(iv)______, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways.
- justice
- prejudice
- trust
- tolerance
Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iii).
Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Costa Ricans, as any other people, are _______(i)_______ and full of surprises. Racially speaking, the country is one of the most homogenous of the region. Costa Ricans don't like to consider themselves as _______(ii)______, but they also enjoy talking about their ______(iii)_______ "whiteness", when compared to other Latin American countries. However, racial confrontations are extremely rare. And _______(iv)______, even though it exists, is displayed in indirect and careful ways.
- regular
- ordinary
- bright
- unique
Which of the following could replace 'patient' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- disgusting
- long suffering
- tolerant
- impulsive
Which of the following could replace 'aggressive' as used in the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
You come across a number of people every day and many of them turn out to be difficult fellows. It is quite likely that you yourself are a tough nut to crack. How do you know whether somebody is a tough fellow or not? Just look around and spot those who are more demanding, aggressive, authoritative, intimidating, and unwilling to follow through or who are never happy. Such people are always there at your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Handling such people may not be easy, but there are certain tactics one can adopt to win over such people.
- violent
- argumentative
- cultured
- assertive