Language Conventions - IV

In line 8, the word ‘radiates’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

In line 2, the word ‘humane’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

Which of the options best fits gap 14?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

In line 4, the word ‘exceptionally’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

In line 3, the word ‘noble’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

In line 6, the word ‘escape’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

Which of the options best fits gap 16?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

In line 9, the word ‘enriches’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

In line 10, the word ‘exhibits’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

Which of the options best fits gap 13?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

Which of the options best fits gap 12?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

Which of the options best fits gap 11?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

In line 1, the word ‘endowed’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

What is the best way to correct the error in line 2?

Directions: Each of the numbered lines given below contains an error. Choose the correct option from those listed to correct the corresponding error.

I am looking my pen (Line 1)
because I have much pages to write today.  (Line 2)
I have picked that piece of paper on the floor (Line 3)
which the boy throws because he did not need it. (Line 4)

What is the best way to correct the error in line 4?

Directions: Each of the numbered lines given below contains an error. Choose the correct option from those listed to correct the corresponding error.

I am looking my pen (Line 1)
because I have much pages to write today.  (Line 2)
I have picked that piece of paper on the floor (Line 3)
which the boy throws because he did not need it. (Line 4)

In line 5, the word ‘characteristic’ could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

In line 7, the word 'handsome' could best be replaced with

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage.

1. Shakespeare’s heroines are endowed with
2. wit, humanised sense, humane feelings
3. and noble qualities of head and heart.
4. They are exceptionally winning and charming.
5. It is characteristic of nearly all Shakespeare’s
6. comedies that the heroines should escape his satire.
7. Shakespeare’s heroes maybe fine and handsome but when real business has got to be done, it’s the woman who does it.
8. His comedy radiates the spirit of humanity.
9. He enriches our experience of life.
10. His comedy exhibits his vision of life.

Which of the options best fits gap 15?

Directions: Complete the gaps with a suitable option from the given ones to form meaningful sentences.

Communication is----11--- important as food and clothing. They are needs not wants. Not only human beings but also animals and birds communicate in their own language. Animals communicate -------------12----------gestures, cry and fondling which --------13----non verbal. The nature of communication can be approached ---------14------ huge variety of functional and structural perspectives. A communication channel must have -----15------encoder and a decoder. The medium ---------16---------the code.

What is the best way to correct the error in line 1?

Directions: Each of the numbered lines given below contains an error. Choose the correct option from those listed to correct the corresponding error.

I am looking my pen (Line 1)
because I have much pages to write today.  (Line 2)
I have picked that piece of paper on the floor (Line 3)
which the boy throws because he did not need it. (Line 4)

Which is the correct meaning of the word ‘turbulence’ at (22)?

Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

One might think of an ocean as a bottomless sink but its capacity as (21) receptacle for wastes is limited. Oceanic pollution is caused by ship generated discharges of oil and petroleum products, noxious liquids, packaged dangerous goods, garbage etc.

The fate of the pollutant is determined by oceanic currents and the (22) turbulence of the sea. Migrating birds caught in the oil slicks --------23--------their power of flight. Employment of detergents to clean the oil slicks ---------24-----to be harmful to marine life. Paper wastes and cellulose are non- biodegradable in the oceans and their presence affects light penetration as a result of which marine phytocomposition takes place.

Which is the best option that fits gap 23?

Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

One might think of an ocean as a bottomless sink but its capacity as (21) receptacle for wastes is limited. Oceanic pollution is caused by ship generated discharges of oil and petroleum products, noxious liquids, packaged dangerous goods, garbage etc.

The fate of the pollutant is determined by oceanic currents and the (22) turbulence of the sea. Migrating birds caught in the oil slicks --------23--------their power of flight. Employment of detergents to clean the oil slicks ---------24-----to be harmful to marine life. Paper wastes and cellulose are non- biodegradable in the oceans and their presence affects light penetration as a result of which marine phytocomposition takes place.

Which is correct meaning of the word ‘receptacle’ at (21)?

Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

One might think of an ocean as a bottomless sink but its capacity as (21) receptacle for wastes is limited. Oceanic pollution is caused by ship generated discharges of oil and petroleum products, noxious liquids, packaged dangerous goods, garbage etc.

The fate of the pollutant is determined by oceanic currents and the (22) turbulence of the sea. Migrating birds caught in the oil slicks --------23--------their power of flight. Employment of detergents to clean the oil slicks ---------24-----to be harmful to marine life. Paper wastes and cellulose are non- biodegradable in the oceans and their presence affects light penetration as a result of which marine phytocomposition takes place.

What is the best way to correct the error in line 3?

Directions: Each of the numbered lines given below contains an error. Choose the correct option from those listed to correct the corresponding error.

I am looking my pen (Line 1)
because I have much pages to write today.  (Line 2)
I have picked that piece of paper on the floor (Line 3)
which the boy throws because he did not need it. (Line 4)

Which is the best option that fits gap 24?

Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

One might think of an ocean as a bottomless sink but its capacity as (21) receptacle for wastes is limited. Oceanic pollution is caused by ship generated discharges of oil and petroleum products, noxious liquids, packaged dangerous goods, garbage etc.

The fate of the pollutant is determined by oceanic currents and the (22) turbulence of the sea. Migrating birds caught in the oil slicks --------23--------their power of flight. Employment of detergents to clean the oil slicks ---------24-----to be harmful to marine life. Paper wastes and cellulose are non- biodegradable in the oceans and their presence affects light penetration as a result of which marine phytocomposition takes place.