Question : Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. My grandmother always went to school with me because the school was attached to the temple.
B. When we both finished, we would be back together.
C. While the children sat in rows on either side of the verandah singing the alphabet or prayer in chorus, my grandmother sat inside reading the scriptures.
D. The priest taught us the alphabet and the morning prayer.
Option 1: ACBD
Option 2: ABDC
Option 3: ADCB
Option 4: ADBC
Correct Answer: ADCB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option, i.e., ADCB.
The paragraph starts with sentence A, which gives general information about how the speaker's grandmother went to school with him, as it was attached to the temple where the priest taught them the alphabet, and the morning prayer, which is in sentence D. Sentence C talks more about the temple, where the children sat in rows singing alphabets while the grandmother read scriptures inside. Lastly, the paragraph concludes with the statement that when they both were done with their work, they would return together, as stated in the sentence B.
Question :
Find out the erroneous part
Since last night, he is reading a book which has been authored by a celebrated writer.
Option 1: Since last night, he
Option 2: is reading a book
Option 3: a celebrated writer
Option 4: No error
Option 5: which has been authored by
Correct Answer: is reading a book
Solution :
The sentence needs 'has been reading' as the starting point of the activity is given and the action is still continuing.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
What tool does Aristotle advocate to teachers to develop good habits in students?
Option 1: Writing
Option 2: Reading
Option 3: Questioning
Option 4: Repetition
Correct Answer: Repetition
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Aristotle advocates the use of repetition as a key tool for teachers to develop good habits in students.
Explanation:
In the passage, it is mentioned that Aristotle proposed repetition as a crucial tool in education to cultivate good habits in students. Unlike Socrates, who emphasised questioning to bring out individuals' ideas, Aristotle believed in systematically leading students and using repetition as a means to reinforce and establish positive habits.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)_______ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practicing speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)________ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: pitch
Option 2: complacency
Option 3: progress
Option 4: stamina
Correct Answer: progress
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Progress means forward movement or advancement, which leads to positive change and is exactly the concept being discussed in the passage. It relates to the idea of improving one's language skills.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Pitch: It refers to the level or degree of something, such as the level of sound, a sales pitch, or the angle at which something is set.
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Complacency: It is a feeling of self-satisfaction and contentment, often without being aware of potential dangers or problems.
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Stamina: It is the physical or mental strength and endurance to sustain a prolonged effort or activity.
Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.
A. His face was very pale and there were dark areas under his eyes.
B. For a while, I sat quietly by his bed watching him from my chair.
C. But I could see that he was not following what I was reading.
D. Then I started reading aloud from Howard Pyle’s ‘Book Of Pirates.’
Option 1: ACDB
Option 2: ADBC
Option 3: ABDC
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ABDC
Solution : The third option is correct.
While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
- Sentence A introduces us to the vague subject 'he' and the description of his face. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
- Sentence B tells us about the perspective of the narrator regarding the vague subject. It will be put in second place.
- Sentence D tells us about the activity followed by the narrator (reading a book). It will be put in third place.
- The last sentence is C, as it mentions the lack of concern by the vague subject towards the narrator's attempt at reading.
Question : In June 2022, the NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) scheme was launched for skill training of _________.
Option 1: farmers
Option 2: medical practitioners
Option 3: government teachers
Option 4: construction workers
Correct Answer: construction workers
Solution : The correct answer is construction workers.
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri introduced the National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman Workers (NIPUN)" on June 20, 2022. To provide 100,000 construction workers with skill training, the NIPUN Initiative was started.
Question : Find out the erroneous part.
Since yesterday, I am reading a book which has been written by a famous writer.
Option 1: No error
Option 2: am reading a book
Option 3: which has been written by
Option 4: a famous writer
Option 5: Since yesterday, I
Correct Answer: am reading a book
Solution : The sentence needs have been as the starting point of the activity is given and the action is still continuing.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
Which of these methods is NOT advocated in 'The Republic'?
Option 1: Differentiating children based on castes
Option 2: Imparting similar education to all children
Option 3: Bringing up children under state guardianship
Option 4: Keeping children away from mothers
Correct Answer: Imparting similar education to all children
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The method not advocated in The Republic is imparting similar education to all children.
Explanation:
In the given passage, it is mentioned that in The Republic, Plato advocates some rather extreme methods, including removing children from their mothers' care raising them as wards of the state and differentiating children suitable to the various castes.
Plato believed in a hierarchical system where the highest caste received the most education to act as guardians of the city.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)_______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)______. and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: give
Option 2: neglect
Option 3: rush
Option 4: force
Correct Answer: give
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
To give yourself time means to allow yourself the necessary time and patience for progress. This fits the context, as it suggests being patient and not rushing in the process of learning a new language.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Neglect: Neglect means to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
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Rush: This is not appropriate in the context because it suggests the opposite of being patient.
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Force: "Force" implies coercion or doing something against your will.
Question : The temperature, which has the same reading on both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, is
Option 1: 40o
Option 2: -40o
Option 3: -34o
Option 4: -140o
Correct Answer: -40o
Solution : The correct option is -40o.
The temperature at which the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales have the same reading is -40o. This is the point where the numerical values are equal on both scales. Therefore, -40o Fahrenheit is equal to -40o Celsius. The formula used for the conversion of Fahrenheit to Celsius is C/5 = F-32/9.