Verbal Ability (Mixed)

Directions: A part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined, followed by four ways of phrasing it. Choose the alternative which is grammatically correct and concise.

At the onset of the monsoon, most health associations in the city are distributing pamphlets that say that if children ate homemade food, drink boiled water, they will be less likely to contract diseases like jaundice and typhoid.

Directions: A part of the sentence or the entire sentence is undelined, followed by four ways of phrasing it. Choose the alternative which is grammatically correct and concise.

Not surprisingly, Generation X is not interested in politics, but they have rather mature and refreshing insights into various other aspects of life like religion, spirituality, fashion, traditions and other factors related to the community's social fabric.

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) In what has since become the first legendary tale of computer forensics, Dr. Stoll spent a year of meticulous work tracking and recording the hacker's movement.
(2) This was an intriguing problem for Clifford Stoll
(3) In August 1986, an astronomer at the University of California noticed a 75% discrepancy in the accounts for a computer in his library.
(4) When he investigated, he found that somebody had broken into his computer and used it for a short time without permission just enough to unbalance the accounts.

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) Speaking before the congressional hearing on digital entertainment, Valenti said, The industry is moving to meet the demand at a time when piracy of films is growing at an exponential rate.
(2) He said that 35,000 movies are being illegally downloaded every day.
(3) “Within four to six months, several of the major film studios will be online with movies, and the others will be close on their heels,” said Jack Valeti.
(4) The major Hollywood studios will be moving online soon, but may ask Congress for help to combat a growing problem of piracy of films over the internet.

Directions: Four alternative summaries are given below each text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.

People who don't believe in the soul are in a most unfortunate condition. They do not know where they come from nor do they know where they are going. Knowledge of the soul is the most important knowledge, but it is not discussed in any university. But what is the constitution of this body? What is the distinction between a dead body and a living body? Why is the body living? What is the condition of the body, and what is its value? People need to understand that they are not these bodies but their spirit souls.

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) The findings are surprising, investigators say, because bladder cancer, which has long been linked to smoking, is more common among men.
(2) When it comes to bladder cancer, two things have always seemed clear: smokers and men are at heightened risk.
(3) In a study of more than 3,000 adults, with and without bladder cancer, researchers found that when smoking habits are comparable, women had a higher risk for the disease than men did.
(4) But new research shows that, cigarette for cigarette, female smokers are more likely than males to get the disease.

Directions: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(1) The software will exploit the untapped power of the computer to process information on the molecules and send it back to the central server at Oxford University.
(2) British scientists enlisted the help of thousands of home computer owners in an experiment which they hope will find new treatments for cancer.
(3) Volunteers can download software over the internet which, when their personal computer is idle, will get to work screening molecules for anti cancer activity which could be used in cancer drugs.
(4) The more the volunteers taking part, the quicker the results will come, according to the scientists behind the project.

Directions: Four alternative summaries are given below each text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.

Since the propeller works in water, the ship speed will normally be less than the theoretical speed. The difference between the two speeds is known as the apparent slip and is usually expressed as a ratio or percentage of the theoretical speed. If the ship's speed is measured relative to the surrounding water i.e. by means of a log line, the theoretical speed will invariably exceed the ship speed, giving a positive apparent slip. If, however the ship speed is measured relative to the land, then any movement of water will affect the apparent slip, and should the vessel be travelling in a flowing current, the ship speed may exceed the theoretical speed, resulting in a negative apparent slip.

Directions: Fill in the missing link (2) in the paragraph given.

Directions: Fill in the missing links in the paragraph given:

In November 1993, the elegant, 16th century Stari – Most bridge over the river Neretva at Moster, Bosnia, lay in ruins.

It was shelled by the Bosnian Croats, during their war with the Bosnian Muslims, but not because the bridge had _____ (1) _____ importance. Rather, as a relic of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, it had become a primary symbol of Muslim identity. Its destruction was intended to strike a profound blow to Muslims morale.

Now that a kind of peace had been restored to Bosnia, the destruction of Mostar’s famous and historic bridge – it had still not being replaced – seems peculiarly pointless; a tragic example to cultural vandalism that ____ (2) ____ our global cultural heritage and affects us all. Mostar was not alone to suffer in that war. Nearby Pocitelj was ransacked by Croatian militia with symbols of Christianity erected and buildings of Islam damaged. In fact all over Bosnia – Herzegovina historic monuments and buildings, religious places and even cemeteries were attacked as part of the ____(3)____ of ethnic cleansing adopted by all sides in the conflict.

Cultural vandalism is not a new ____(4)____ in war. From the Persians who sacked Athens in 480 BC to the Germans who’s bombers targeted England’s historic towns in the so – called ‘Baedeker’ raids of World War II, cultural vandalism has no doubt being a ____(5)____ of conflict since war began.

Directions: Fill in the missing link (1) in the paragraph given.

Directions: Fill in the missing links in the paragraph given:

In November 1993, the elegant, 16th century Stari – Most bridge over the river Neretva at Moster, Bosnia, lay in ruins.

It was shelled by the Bosnian Croats, during their war with the Bosnian Muslims, but not because the bridge had _____ (1) _____ importance. Rather, as a relic of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, it had become a primary symbol of Muslim identity. Its destruction was intended to strike a profound blow to Muslims morale.

Now that a kind of peace had been restored to Bosnia, the destruction of Mostar’s famous and historic bridge – it had still not being replaced – seems peculiarly pointless; a tragic example to cultural vandalism that ____ (2) ____ our global cultural heritage and affects us all. Mostar was not alone to suffer in that war. Nearby Pocitelj was ransacked by Croatian militia with symbols of Christianity erected and buildings of Islam damaged. In fact all over Bosnia – Herzegovina historic monuments and buildings, religious places and even cemeteries were attacked as part of the ____(3)____ of ethnic cleansing adopted by all sides in the conflict.

Cultural vandalism is not a new ____(4)____ in war. From the Persians who sacked Athens in 480 BC to the Germans who’s bombers targeted England’s historic towns in the so – called ‘Baedeker’ raids of World War II, cultural vandalism has no doubt being a ____(5)____ of conflict since war began.

Directions: Fill in the missing link (3) in the paragraph given.

Directions: Fill in the missing links in the paragraph given:

In November 1993, the elegant, 16th century Stari – Most bridge over the river Neretva at Moster, Bosnia, lay in ruins.

It was shelled by the Bosnian Croats, during their war with the Bosnian Muslims, but not because the bridge had _____ (1) _____ importance. Rather, as a relic of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, it had become a primary symbol of Muslim identity. Its destruction was intended to strike a profound blow to Muslims morale.

Now that a kind of peace had been restored to Bosnia, the destruction of Mostar’s famous and historic bridge – it had still not being replaced – seems peculiarly pointless; a tragic example to cultural vandalism that ____ (2) ____ our global cultural heritage and affects us all. Mostar was not alone to suffer in that war. Nearby Pocitelj was ransacked by Croatian militia with symbols of Christianity erected and buildings of Islam damaged. In fact all over Bosnia – Herzegovina historic monuments and buildings, religious places and even cemeteries were attacked as part of the ____(3)____ of ethnic cleansing adopted by all sides in the conflict.

Cultural vandalism is not a new ____(4)____ in war. From the Persians who sacked Athens in 480 BC to the Germans who’s bombers targeted England’s historic towns in the so – called ‘Baedeker’ raids of World War II, cultural vandalism has no doubt being a ____(5)____ of conflict since war began.

Directions: Fill in the missing link (5) in the paragraph given.

Directions: Fill in the missing links in the paragraph given:

In November 1993, the elegant, 16th century Stari – Most bridge over the river Neretva at Moster, Bosnia, lay in ruins.

It was shelled by the Bosnian Croats, during their war with the Bosnian Muslims, but not because the bridge had _____ (1) _____ importance. Rather, as a relic of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, it had become a primary symbol of Muslim identity. Its destruction was intended to strike a profound blow to Muslims morale.

Now that a kind of peace had been restored to Bosnia, the destruction of Mostar’s famous and historic bridge – it had still not being replaced – seems peculiarly pointless; a tragic example to cultural vandalism that ____ (2) ____ our global cultural heritage and affects us all. Mostar was not alone to suffer in that war. Nearby Pocitelj was ransacked by Croatian militia with symbols of Christianity erected and buildings of Islam damaged. In fact all over Bosnia – Herzegovina historic monuments and buildings, religious places and even cemeteries were attacked as part of the ____(3)____ of ethnic cleansing adopted by all sides in the conflict.

Cultural vandalism is not a new ____(4)____ in war. From the Persians who sacked Athens in 480 BC to the Germans who’s bombers targeted England’s historic towns in the so – called ‘Baedeker’ raids of World War II, cultural vandalism has no doubt being a ____(5)____ of conflict since war began.

Directions: Fill in the missing link (4) in the paragraph given.

Directions: Fill in the missing links in the paragraph given:

In November 1993, the elegant, 16th century Stari – Most bridge over the river Neretva at Moster, Bosnia, lay in ruins.

It was shelled by the Bosnian Croats, during their war with the Bosnian Muslims, but not because the bridge had _____ (1) _____ importance. Rather, as a relic of the Muslim Ottoman Empire, it had become a primary symbol of Muslim identity. Its destruction was intended to strike a profound blow to Muslims morale.

Now that a kind of peace had been restored to Bosnia, the destruction of Mostar’s famous and historic bridge – it had still not being replaced – seems peculiarly pointless; a tragic example to cultural vandalism that ____ (2) ____ our global cultural heritage and affects us all. Mostar was not alone to suffer in that war. Nearby Pocitelj was ransacked by Croatian militia with symbols of Christianity erected and buildings of Islam damaged. In fact all over Bosnia – Herzegovina historic monuments and buildings, religious places and even cemeteries were attacked as part of the ____(3)____ of ethnic cleansing adopted by all sides in the conflict.

Cultural vandalism is not a new ____(4)____ in war. From the Persians who sacked Athens in 480 BC to the Germans who’s bombers targeted England’s historic towns in the so – called ‘Baedeker’ raids of World War II, cultural vandalism has no doubt being a ____(5)____ of conflict since war began.