Verbal Ability (Practice Test)

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after the rearrangement?

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph and then answer the question that follows.
  
(1) There is in nature a universal tendency toward refinement and compactness of form in space, or contrariwise, toward increment and diffusion; and this manifests itself in time as acceleration or retardation.
(2) More and more science is coming to recognize, what theosophy affirms, that the spiral vortex, which so beautifully illustrates this law, both in its time and its space aspects is the universal archetype, the pattern of all that is, has been, or will be, since it is the form assumed by the ultimate physical atom.
(3) It is governed, in either case, by an exact mathematical law, like the law of falling bodies.
(4) And the ultimate physical atom is the physical cosmos in miniature.
(5) It shows itself in the widening circles which appear when one drops a stone into still water, in the convolutions of shells, in the branching of trees and the veining of leaves; the diminution in the size of the pipes of an organ illustrates it, and the spacing of the frets of a guitar.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are four sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

There was a time in history when lepers were _______ as they were considered a ________ to the family and the civilised society.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

We no longer suffer from a _________ of information about diet and exercise; we are rather _________ such information as a routine.

Directions: The sentence given below has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. The sentence doesn't contain more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given, select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

The world is full of (1) officials, who, if they cannot plan some kind of project, (2) are capable of (3) nothing but yawning; the proprietors, who, in order to make money, cannot (4) rest from their labours for a minute. (5) No error

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

There are, (1) to be sure, occasional pea gravel gardens (2) or dirt playing fields in the (3) cities, but these are (4) few and for between. (5) No error.

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. Select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct as given select (5) 'No error' as your answer.

(1) The more you block off the land, (2) more the functions of nature (3) are necessarily impaired, and we will (4) pay for this sooner or later. (5) No error.

Directions: The under given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice 5 as the answer.

Maria had (1) a seizure while she was (2) holidaying yesterday, but she now claims (3) that she is not epileptic as she is (4) comparatively better today. (5) No error

Directions: The given sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. No sentence contains more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice 5 as the answer.

The purpose of grammatical links is to introduce students (1) to a select list of sources that they will find Immensely (2) interesting and useful in their grammar study, (3) especially those who (4) confuse between the noun and verb forms. (5) No error

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (v).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vi).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill the blank (ix).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iv).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (iii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (x).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (xi).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (viii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.