Verbal Ability (Practice Test)

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The author was told that if he did not EXPURGATE the offensive chapters from his new book, it would never be released in this country.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

Opposite parties are questioning the constitutional validity of the President's wish to contest for a third term.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

The police told the protesters to back into.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

If you don't go after those termites, your house will be destroyed.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

She sat down aboard her children and looked at them lovingly.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

Unless oxygen is decreasing, temperature is gradually rising.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose the last option.

The man borrowed money by a moneylender to meet his daily expenses.

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

Teenagers (p) autonomy to make (q) their own decisions (r) should have the (s) in preparation for their lives as adults

The correct sequence should be

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

The (p) popular corporate menu (q) items in his already (r) owner of this restaurant (s) has added new

The correct sequence should be

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

Due to (p) the court had to (q) the criminal (r) drop charges against (s) the dearth of evidence

The correct sequence should be

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

(p) along with our (q) sure she totally agreed (r) decisions, we were never (s) while she went.

The correct sequence should be

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

The (p) feel at home (q) jovial hostess made us (r) as soon as we (s) walked into her place.

The correct sequence should be:

Directions: In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

(p) scientist but in reality, he (q) was not even educated (r) to be a research (s) he would often claim

The correct sequence should be

According to the passage, what is the meaning of the phrase ‘intelligent decisions’?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Ever since machines were invented, scientists have dreamt of making them learn and perform intelligent tasks – like humans. Artificial intelligence is a branch of science which is into making machines think like humans. These machines, or computers, can store large amounts of information and process them accurately and at an amazing speed. What they lack is an ability to learn and make ‘intelligent decisions’.
Scientists are creating new software programs which try to recreate the process of human learning in a computer, in an attempt to make them ‘think’. These programs try to copy the functioning of the brain. One such program is called a neural network. A neural network is a copy of the brain’s functioning inside a computer, using a software program. It can be taught to recognise patterns. In fact, when it is trained, it can classify and identify patterns in a large amount of information. It can do all this at very high speeds and sometimes faster than humans. This throws open innumerable possibilities.

What is the central theme of the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Ever since machines were invented, scientists have dreamt of making them learn and perform intelligent tasks – like humans. Artificial intelligence is a branch of science which is into making machines think like humans. These machines, or computers, can store large amounts of information and process them accurately and at an amazing speed. What they lack is an ability to learn and make ‘intelligent decisions’.
Scientists are creating new software programs which try to recreate the process of human learning in a computer, in an attempt to make them ‘think’. These programs try to copy the functioning of the brain. One such program is called a neural network. A neural network is a copy of the brain’s functioning inside a computer, using a software program. It can be taught to recognise patterns. In fact, when it is trained, it can classify and identify patterns in a large amount of information. It can do all this at very high speeds and sometimes faster than humans. This throws open innumerable possibilities.

How can a neural network help artificial intelligence in computers?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.

Ever since machines were invented, scientists have dreamt of making them learn and perform intelligent tasks – like humans. Artificial intelligence is a branch of science which is into making machines think like humans. These machines, or computers, can store large amounts of information and process them accurately and at an amazing speed. What they lack is an ability to learn and make ‘intelligent decisions’.
Scientists are creating new software programs which try to recreate the process of human learning in a computer, in an attempt to make them ‘think’. These programs try to copy the functioning of the brain. One such program is called a neural network. A neural network is a copy of the brain’s functioning inside a computer, using a software program. It can be taught to recognise patterns. In fact, when it is trained, it can classify and identify patterns in a large amount of information. It can do all this at very high speeds and sometimes faster than humans. This throws open innumerable possibilities.

According to the passage, how can computer programs copy the functioning of the brain?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Ever since machines were invented, scientists have dreamt of making them learn and perform intelligent tasks – like humans. Artificial intelligence is a branch of science which is into making machines think like humans. These machines, or computers, can store large amounts of information and process them accurately and at an amazing speed. What they lack is an ability to learn and make ‘intelligent decisions’.
Scientists are creating new software programs which try to recreate the process of human learning in a computer, in an attempt to make them ‘think’. These programs try to copy the functioning of the brain. One such program is called a neural network. A neural network is a copy of the brain’s functioning inside a computer, using a software program. It can be taught to recognise patterns. In fact, when it is trained, it can classify and identify patterns in a large amount of information. It can do all this at very high speeds and sometimes faster than humans. This throws open innumerable possibilities.

What is the focus of the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The postage stamp, which began as a piece of paper in token of a receipt of postage, has assumed additional functions. It is a mode of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events. It plays a great role as an ambassador, a brand image of the postal administration and a statement of sovereignty of a nation. After independence, the medium of postage stamps in India was initially used to highlight the country's achievements in science and technology as well as its socio-economic development. In keeping with their dual character as a Token of Postage and as a Cultural Ambassador, there are two categories of stamps. The first is meant for day-to-day use as a token of payment of postage on mail articles. The second, on the other hand, are designed and printed with greater aesthetic inputs. They are manufactured in limited quantities and generate great interest among philatelists and collectors.

What does the passage mean by the phrase ‘cultural ambassador’?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The postage stamp, which began as a piece of paper in token of a receipt of postage, has assumed additional functions. It is a mode of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events. It plays a great role as an ambassador, a brand image of the postal administration and a statement of sovereignty of a nation. After independence, the medium of postage stamps in India was initially used to highlight the country's achievements in science and technology as well as its socio-economic development. In keeping with their dual character as a Token of Postage and as a Cultural Ambassador, there are two categories of stamps. The first is meant for day-to-day use as a token of payment of postage on mail articles. The second, on the other hand, are designed and printed with greater aesthetic inputs. They are manufactured in limited quantities and generate great interest among philatelists and collectors.

How important is the ‘dual character’ of postage stamps?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The postage stamp, which began as a piece of paper in token of a receipt of postage, has assumed additional functions. It is a mode of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events. It plays a great role as an ambassador, a brand image of the postal administration and a statement of sovereignty of a nation. After independence, the medium of postage stamps in India was initially used to highlight the country's achievements in science and technology as well as its socio-economic development. In keeping with their dual character as a Token of Postage and as a Cultural Ambassador, there are two categories of stamps. The first is meant for day-to-day use as a token of payment of postage on mail articles. The second, on the other hand, are designed and printed with greater aesthetic inputs. They are manufactured in limited quantities and generate great interest among philatelists and collectors.

According to the passage, what is the importance of the aesthetic inputs of the second type of postage stamps?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The postage stamp, which began as a piece of paper in token of a receipt of postage, has assumed additional functions. It is a mode of commemorating, celebrating and promoting national heritage and events. It plays a great role as an ambassador, a brand image of the postal administration and a statement of sovereignty of a nation. After independence, the medium of postage stamps in India was initially used to highlight the country's achievements in science and technology as well as its socio-economic development. In keeping with their dual character as a Token of Postage and as a Cultural Ambassador, there are two categories of stamps. The first is meant for day-to-day use as a token of payment of postage on mail articles. The second, on the other hand, are designed and printed with greater aesthetic inputs. They are manufactured in limited quantities and generate great interest among philatelists and collectors.