Verbal Ability (Practice Test)

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

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below. 

(1)     Again, the higher languages are written and are thus, immediately accessible.
(2)     For such reasons, chief attention has been given to the most highly developed languages.
(3)     As the progress of research is necessarily from the known to the unknown, civilized languages were studied by scholars before the languages of savage and barbaric tribes.
(4)     However, the problems presented to the philologist, in the higher languages, cannot be properly solved without a knowledge of the lower forms.
(5)     In philology, North America presents the richest field in the world, for here is found the greatest number of languages distributed among the greatest number of stocks.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below. 

(1)     Again, the higher languages are written and are thus, immediately accessible.
(2)     For such reasons, chief attention has been given to the most highly developed languages.
(3)     As the progress of research is necessarily from the known to the unknown, civilized languages were studied by scholars before the languages of savage and barbaric tribes.
(4)     However, the problems presented to the philologist, in the higher languages, cannot be properly solved without a knowledge of the lower forms.
(5)     In philology, North America presents the richest field in the world, for here is found the greatest number of languages distributed among the greatest number of stocks.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below. 

(1)     Again, the higher languages are written and are thus, immediately accessible.
(2)     For such reasons, chief attention has been given to the most highly developed languages.
(3)     As the progress of research is necessarily from the known to the unknown, civilized languages were studied by scholars before the languages of savage and barbaric tribes.
(4)     However, the problems presented to the philologist, in the higher languages, cannot be properly solved without a knowledge of the lower forms.
(5)     In philology, North America presents the richest field in the world, for here is found the greatest number of languages distributed among the greatest number of stocks.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below. 

(1)     Again, the higher languages are written and are thus, immediately accessible.
(2)     For such reasons, chief attention has been given to the most highly developed languages.
(3)     As the progress of research is necessarily from the known to the unknown, civilized languages were studied by scholars before the languages of savage and barbaric tribes.
(4)     However, the problems presented to the philologist, in the higher languages, cannot be properly solved without a knowledge of the lower forms.
(5)     In philology, North America presents the richest field in the world, for here is found the greatest number of languages distributed among the greatest number of stocks.

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

Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences in the proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph, and then answer the question given below. 

(1)     Again, the higher languages are written and are thus, immediately accessible.
(2)     For such reasons, chief attention has been given to the most highly developed languages.
(3)     As the progress of research is necessarily from the known to the unknown, civilized languages were studied by scholars before the languages of savage and barbaric tribes.
(4)     However, the problems presented to the philologist, in the higher languages, cannot be properly solved without a knowledge of the lower forms.
(5)     In philology, North America presents the richest field in the world, for here is found the greatest number of languages distributed among the greatest number of stocks.

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.

I think that, even if there is (1) a little bloodletting, and even if life becomes (2) much more inconvenient (3) and difficult than it is now, we should let the human race continue to exist (4) over this Earth. (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.

As long as we depend for our (1) existence mainly upon non-renewable underground resources, our functions will of course (2) run the risk of getting paralyzed; our activities will (3) come to a halt, when the resources (4) run down. (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.

The coordinator (1) had planned to (2) overview the college elections for the organization of (3) student council; he (4) told that he was coming. (5) No error

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.

With the discovery of a/an ________ alternative fuel source, oil prices dropped significantly _______ thereby increasing the chances of competition.

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.

Jane was (1) by no means popular with the other women, taking (2) far too much upon herself, the strength of her father's rank, and giving (3) herself airs as if she (4) was better than those around her. (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.

(1) 'English grammar for students of Spanish' explains the terms (2) that are in Spanish textbooks and shows students (3) how they relate to English while teachers want to (4) stress on some grammatical rule. (5) No error

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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

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

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.

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.

Faced with the _(i)_ patronage of _(ii)_ and routine transfers of upright officials, the city police has _(iii)_ to a _(iv)_ of encounters to _(v)_ underworld elements. The rising numbers of deaths in this fashion suggests a knee-jerk response which makes nonsense of the rule of law. Yet the minister in charge of home portfolio has _(vi)_ that encounters will continue to be _(vii)_ upon to _(viii)_ lawlessness. It is a different matter that he has been silent about his own party having given tickets to family members of drug _(ix)_ during elections. _(x)_, the Mumbai High Court, while admitting a writ petition on such encounters, has _(xi)_ city police commissioner to file an affidavit.