Language Conventions - 10

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Samsung’s has displaced Nokia to become the world’s top mobile brand for the year 2012.
Statement II: This is the one time in 14 years that Nokia is not on top of the global cell-phone business on an annual basis.
Statement III: The market for smart-phones is going to keep growing and this probably explains the rise of Samsung.
Statement IV: Samsung’s Android powered phones are now ____________.                    

Which of the following could replace ‘greatly’ as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Samsung’s has displaced Nokia to become the world’s top mobile brand for the year 2012.
Statement II: This is the one time in 14 years that Nokia is not on top of the global cell-phone business on an annual basis.
Statement III: The market for smart-phones is going to keep growing and this probably explains the rise of Samsung.
Statement IV: Samsung’s Android powered phones are now ____________.                    

Which of the following could replace ‘steady’ as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following could replace 'At one end' as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Samsung’s has displaced Nokia to become the world’s top mobile brand for the year 2012.
Statement II: This is the one time in 14 years that Nokia is not on top of the global cell-phone business on an annual basis.
Statement III: The market for smart-phones is going to keep growing and this probably explains the rise of Samsung.
Statement IV: Samsung’s Android powered phones are now ____________.                    

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'desturbances'?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement I?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Samsung’s has displaced Nokia to become the world’s top mobile brand for the year 2012.
Statement II: This is the one time in 14 years that Nokia is not on top of the global cell-phone business on an annual basis.
Statement III: The market for smart-phones is going to keep growing and this probably explains the rise of Samsung.
Statement IV: Samsung’s Android powered phones are now ____________.                    

Which of the following could replace 'reflected' as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Which of the following could replace 'tremble' as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following could replace 'many times' as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of the following could replace 'heavenly' as used in the passage?

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

A star is a heavenly (1) body which shines by its own light. Planets, as you know, shine only by light reflected (2) from the sun. The planets shine with a steady (3) light and the stars twinkle. This twinkling is caused by desturbances (4) in the air between the star and the earth. The unsteady air bends the light from the star, which then appears to tremble (5). Stars differ greatly (6) in size, density and temperature. At one end (7), there are stars called “red super-giants,” which are many times (8) larger than our sun (which is also a star). At the other end, there are stars called “white dwarfs,” some of which are about the size of our earth.

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Mrs. Lalita was taking his class on a camping trip to the forests. She was
Statement II: a nature lover, and knows about the plants and animals of the area. She decided
Statement III: to introduce the children to the forest plants this time. “It’s a sacred day to go
Statement IV: for a trip, and we will visit the Jim Corbett today” she said, We will ________                                   

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Mrs. Lalita was taking his class on a camping trip to the forests. She was
Statement II: a nature lover, and knows about the plants and animals of the area. She decided
Statement III: to introduce the children to the forest plants this time. “It’s a sacred day to go
Statement IV: for a trip, and we will visit the Jim Corbett today” she said, We will ________                                   

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
All rocks ______ (17) _______ formed in the same way.
One kind of rock, called “sedimentary rock,” is formed by sediment. Sandstones and lime–stones are _____ (18) _______ sedimentary rocks.
Since they are ______ (19) _______ in layers which are called “strata,” these rocks are called “stratified” rocks.
The tiny particles of which such rocks are made are usually rounded, since the sharp edges and corners ______ (20) _____ worn off while the particles were being rolled along stream beds, washed by the waves, or blown by winds.

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
All rocks ______ (17) _______ formed in the same way.
One kind of rock, called “sedimentary rock,” is formed by sediment. Sandstones and lime–stones are _____ (18) _______ sedimentary rocks.
Since they are ______ (19) _______ in layers which are called “strata,” these rocks are called “stratified” rocks.
The tiny particles of which such rocks are made are usually rounded, since the sharp edges and corners ______ (20) _____ worn off while the particles were being rolled along stream beds, washed by the waves, or blown by winds.

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
All rocks ______ (17) _______ formed in the same way.
One kind of rock, called “sedimentary rock,” is formed by sediment. Sandstones and lime–stones are _____ (18) _______ sedimentary rocks.
Since they are ______ (19) _______ in layers which are called “strata,” these rocks are called “stratified” rocks.
The tiny particles of which such rocks are made are usually rounded, since the sharp edges and corners ______ (20) _____ worn off while the particles were being rolled along stream beds, washed by the waves, or blown by winds.

Which of the following options best corrects / completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Mrs. Lalita was taking his class on a camping trip to the forests. She was
Statement II: a nature lover, and knows about the plants and animals of the area. She decided
Statement III: to introduce the children to the forest plants this time. “It’s a sacred day to go
Statement IV: for a trip, and we will visit the Jim Corbett today” she said, We will ________                                   

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Mrs. Lalita was taking his class on a camping trip to the forests. She was
Statement II: a nature lover, and knows about the plants and animals of the area. She decided
Statement III: to introduce the children to the forest plants this time. “It’s a sacred day to go
Statement IV: for a trip, and we will visit the Jim Corbett today” she said, We will ________                                   

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
All rocks ______ (17) _______ formed in the same way.
One kind of rock, called “sedimentary rock,” is formed by sediment. Sandstones and lime–stones are _____ (18) _______ sedimentary rocks.
Since they are ______ (19) _______ in layers which are called “strata,” these rocks are called “stratified” rocks.
The tiny particles of which such rocks are made are usually rounded, since the sharp edges and corners ______ (20) _____ worn off while the particles were being rolled along stream beds, washed by the waves, or blown by winds.