Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel- my first Seeing Eye dog- would keep me safe.
Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills - keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog at my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.
Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things like finding a table at a restaurant, finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family, most importantly, being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!
Question:
Which of these statements is NOT true?
Option 1: The narrator is grateful to “The Seeing Eye’ organisation.
Option 2: The narrator is visually impaired.
Option 3: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Option 4: The narrator holds two university degrees.
Correct Answer: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
Since there is no explicit mention that the narrator is undergoing physical therapy. The text indicates that the narrator works at a physical therapy clinic, mentioning finding empty cubicles there. This implies a professional connection to the clinic, but it doesn't confirm whether the narrator is a patient undergoing physical therapy.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (1)________ Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin (2)______ Monday on the campus of Simon Fraser University. Fox was (3)_______ undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was discovered in his right leg in 1977. It resulted in (4)_____. A bronze statue of For, one of many such tributes across Canada, looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's (5)_______ was held.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: their
Option 2: a
Option 3: an
Option 4: the
Correct Answer: an
Solution : The third option is correct.
In the given sentence, the word (an) would be used as an indefinite article before the noun undergraduate student. An is an indefinite article used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound. It refers to a nonspecific or unspecified undergraduate student.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Fox was an undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU."
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.
From January 28 to February 4, 2023, a Chinese-operated, large white high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The American and Canadian militaries asserted that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government maintained it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had been blown off course. Analysts said that the balloon's flight path and structural characteristics made it dissimilar from those which have typically been used for meteorological research. The U.S. Department of State said that the balloon was capable of locating electronic communication devices, including mobile phones and radios, and that
American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft deployed to track the balloon in the air revealed that the balloon carried antennas and other equipment "clearly for intelligence surveillance and inconsistent with the equipment on board weather balloons." The State Department said that the spy balloon was part of a global Chinese military-directed surveillance effort in which Chinese spy balloons have flown over more than 40 nations in five continents.
On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina, on the order of U.S. President Joe Biden. Debris from the wreckage was recovered and sent to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for analysis.
The incident increased U.S.-China tensions. The incident prompted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to delay a diplomatic visit to Beijing, which was set to be his first since 2018. It also further strained Canada-China relations, as Canada summoned the Chinese ambassador because of the violation of Canadian airspace. On February 3, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that a second Chinese balloon was passing over Latin America, which China also said belonged to it. On February 10, the Air Force shot down another aerial object over U.S. territory at the order of President Biden.
Question:
The passage is mainly about
Option 1: the strained relations between US and China
Option 2: a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories
Option 3: China's global military-directed surveillance
Option 4: Chinese balloons flying all over the world
Correct Answer: a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The passage centres around the events related to a Chinese-operated balloon observed in North American airspace, emphasising its surveillance nature and the subsequent actions taken by the U.S. Air Force. The key details involve the balloon's purpose, the reactions of the American and Canadian militaries, the shooting down of the balloon, and the impact on international relations. Therefore, the primary focus is on the Chinese spy balloon and its activities.
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Canada : Ottawa :: Italy : ?
Option 1: London
Option 2: Paris
Option 3: Rome
Option 4: Wellington
Correct Answer: Rome
Solution : Given:
Canada : Ottawa :: Italy : ?
Like, Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Similarly, the capital of Italy is Rome.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel, my first Seeing Eye dog, would keep me safe.
Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills, keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places, and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog by my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.
Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things, like finding a table at a restaurant finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide, who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family and, most importantly, for being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!
Question:
The main theme of the passage is:
Option 1: Training of dogs
Option 2: The importance of Seeing Eye dogs
Option 3: Keeping safe from dangers
Option 4: Dogs are wonderful pets
Correct Answer: The importance of Seeing Eye dogs
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The main theme of the passage is the importance and significance of "Seeing Eye Dogs" in the author's life. The author reflects on their 25-year journey with Seeing Eye dogs, emphasising how these canine companions have provided not only safety but also emotional support and assistance in various aspects of daily life. The passage highlights the role of seeing eye dogs in enhancing the author's independence, confidence, and ability to navigate different environments.
Correct answer: Seeing Eye dogs.
Question : Which of the following is covered under the domestic territory of Canada?
Option 1: State bank of India in USA.
Option 2: Google office in Canada.
Option 3: Office of Tata motors in Australia
Option 4: All of the above.
Correct Answer: Google office in Canada.
Solution :
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (1)______ Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin (2)_________ Monday on the campus of Simion Fraser University. Fox was (3)________ undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was discovered in his right leg in 1977. It resulted in (4)_________. A bronze statue of Fox, one of many such tributes across Canada, looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's (5)________ was held.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
Option 1: at
Option 2: through
Option 3: on
Option 4: over
Correct Answer: on
Solution : The third option is correct.
In the given sentence, the preposition (on) would be used to indicate the specific occasion or time when the action (unveiling the coin) took place. It shows that the unveiling of the commemorative coin coincided with or happened at the time of the 25th anniversary of the run.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin on Monday."
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.
From January 28 to February 4, 2023, a Chinese-operated, large white high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The American and Canadian militaries asserted that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government maintained it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had been blown off course. Analysts said that the balloon's flight path and structural characteristics made it dissimilar from those which have typically been used for meteorological research. The U.S. Department of State said that the balloon was capable of locating electronic communication devices, including mobile phones and radios, and that
American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft deployed to track the balloon in the air revealed that the balloon carried antennas and other equipment "clearly for intelligence surveillance and inconsistent with the equipment on board weather balloons." The State Department said that the spy balloon was part of a global Chinese military-directed surveillance effort in which Chinese spy balloons have flown over more than 40 nations in five continents.
On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina, on the order of U.S. President Joe Biden. Debris from the wreckage was recovered and sent to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for analysis.
The incident increased U.S.-China tensions. The incident prompted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to delay a diplomatic visit to Beijing, which was set to be his first since 2018. It also further strained Canada-China relations, as Canada summoned the Chinese ambassador because of the violation of Canadian airspace. On February 3, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that a second Chinese balloon was passing over Latin America, which China also said belonged to it. On February 10, the Air Force shot down another aerial object over U.S. territory at the order of President Biden.
Question:
The word 'contiguous' means
Option 1: adjoining
Option 2: far off
Option 3: spreading
Option 4: separated
Correct Answer: adjoining
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
The word "contiguous" refers to things that are in close proximity or share a common boundary. It indicates items or areas that are adjacent or touching each other without a gap. In the context of the passage, it means the airspace of Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States are all connected and share a common boundary.
The word 'contiguous' means adjoining or sharing a common boundary.
Question : Permanent members of the UN Security Council are:
Option 1: USA, UK, Russia, Germany, China
Option 2: USA, Russia, UK, France, China
Option 3: Canada, China, UK, USA, Russia
Option 4: USA, Russia, UK, China, Japan
Correct Answer: USA, Russia, UK, France, China
Solution : The correct option are the USA, Russia, UK, France, China.
The five sovereign nations given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council by the UN Charter of 1945 are the permanent members of the UN Security Council. These nations are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (1)______ Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin (2)______ Monday on the campus of Simon Fraser University, Fox was (3)_____ undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was discovered in his right leg in 1977. It resulted in (4)_______. A bronze statue of Fox, one of many such tributes across Canada, looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's (5)________ was held.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
Option 1: unveiling
Option 2: countervailing
Option 3: reconciling
Option 4: veiling
Correct Answer: unveiling
Solution : The first option is correct.
The word unveiling refers to the action of revealing or uncovering something, often used in the context of revealing a new statue, monument, or artwork to the public for the first time. In this sentence, it describes the event that took place at the theatre on Monday.
The meanings of other words are as follows:
- Countervailing: This means opposing or countering something, acting in opposition to a prevailing force or idea.
- Veiling: This word refers to the act of covering or concealing something, typically with a veil or similar material. It implies hiding or obscuring something from view.
- Reconciling: This term refers to the act of restoring friendly relations or resolving differences between two parties.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "A bronze statue of Fox, one of many such tributes across Canada, locks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's unveiling was held."