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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 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
History reveals that copper was used by man as early as the Stone Age. By 4000 BC, mining of copper______ (17) _______.
_____ (18) ______, man came to know that bronze, an alloy of copper, zinc and tin is harder than copper.
As time ____ (19) ______, copper came to be one of the most important metals in the world, used extensively in electrical and other industries.
______ (20) ______ of the world’s copper comes from Canada, USA, Chile, Zambia and Russia.

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: Today, the animals of the jungle were in a mood of celebration meanwhile it was their
Statement II: day for sports. Mr. Leo, the lion–king, sat on a high rock and watched on his court.
Statement III: The animals sitting alongside him on smaller rocks were all bustling with
Statement IV: excitement. They started a guessing game, where the blindfolded animal _________ .                                                                                                            

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Radium is a radioactive element. Let us see what “radioactive” _____ (21) ____. Radioactive elements do not change from year to year. But a few of the heaviest atoms break down and change into other kinds. This breakdown or ____ (22) _____ is called “radio activity”. Each radioactive element disintegrates by giving off rays at a certain rate. This rate cannot be _____ (23) ____ or slowed down by any known method. Some changes occur rapidly, others slowly, but in all cases the action cannot be _____ (24) ______ by man.

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
History reveals that copper was used by man as early as the Stone Age. By 4000 BC, mining of copper______ (17) _______.
_____ (18) ______, man came to know that bronze, an alloy of copper, zinc and tin is harder than copper.
As time ____ (19) ______, copper came to be one of the most important metals in the world, used extensively in electrical and other industries.
______ (20) ______ of the world’s copper comes from Canada, USA, Chile, Zambia and Russia.

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Lightning and thunder _____ (17) _____ among the first things about nature that mystified and frightened primitive man.
To understand what lightning and thunder actually are, we _____ (18) ______ recall a fact we know about electricity. We know that things become electrically charged – either positively or negatively.
A positive charge has a great attraction for a negative one. As the charges become greater, this attraction becomes ______ (19) _______.
Whatever resistance holds them apart, such as air, glass or other insulating substance, is _____ (20) _____ or “broken down.”

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Radium is a radioactive element. Let us see what “radioactive” _____ (21) ____. Radioactive elements do not change from year to year. But a few of the heaviest atoms break down and change into other kinds. This breakdown or ____ (22) _____ is called “radio activity”. Each radioactive element disintegrates by giving off rays at a certain rate. This rate cannot be _____ (23) ____ or slowed down by any known method. Some changes occur rapidly, others slowly, but in all cases the action cannot be _____ (24) ______ by man.

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: Today, the animals of the jungle were in a mood of celebration meanwhile it was their
Statement II: day for sports. Mr. Leo, the lion–king, sat on a high rock and watched on his court.
Statement III: The animals sitting alongside him on smaller rocks were all bustling with
Statement IV: excitement. They started a guessing game, where the blindfolded animal _________ .                                                                                                            

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Lightning and thunder _____ (17) _____ among the first things about nature that mystified and frightened primitive man.
To understand what lightning and thunder actually are, we _____ (18) ______ recall a fact we know about electricity. We know that things become electrically charged – either positively or negatively.
A positive charge has a great attraction for a negative one. As the charges become greater, this attraction becomes ______ (19) _______.
Whatever resistance holds them apart, such as air, glass or other insulating substance, is _____ (20) _____ or “broken down.”

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:  'Life of Pi' is all set to receive two National tourism Awards for promoting India as a tourist destination.
Statement II: Director Ang Lee and Yann Martel, writer of the book on which the film is marked, would receive the awards. 
Statement III: The film tells the story of an Indian boy who remains stranded over a boat with a Bengal tiger.
Statement IV: The film will encourage _______.                                     

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: Mohit stayed on a farm. It was his duty to carry water into the well to
Statement II: the cowshed, everyday. One day his bucket cracked on its side by carrying
Statement III: the water.  By the time, he had reached the cowshed; half of the water had
Statement IV: drained away. However, it was his favourite blue bucket, _________