Directions (1-5): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Q1. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.
(a) adamant
(b) notorious
(c) rebellious
(d) whimsical
(e) intelligent
Q2. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.
(a) casual
(b) useful
(c) remedial
(d) sensible
(e) commercial
Q3. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.
(a) wastage
(b) reservoir
(c) utilization
(d) conservation
(e) consumption
Q4. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.
(a) baits
(b) pains
(c) troubles
(d) features
(e) incentives
Q5. “One thing scientists have discovered,” note Thomas Dreier, “is that often-praised children become more … (1) … than often-blamed ones. There’s a creative element in praise.”
Good leaders know that. Fundamentally, their job is to help others make the most of themselves. Viewed in strictly … (2) … terms, that is their greater contribution to their companies. People, employees, are a great untapped … (3) … of energy. Leaders who can tap this source are valuable to any organization. It doesn’t require elaborate … (4). to bring out the best in people. If you … (5) … their work, they’ll probably give you the best that’s in them.
(a) share
(b) ignore
(c) perform
(d) recognize
(e) advertise
Directions (6-10): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.
Q6. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (6) ………… humor in (7) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (8) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (9) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (10) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.
(a) Sniff away
(b) Sniff off
(c) Sniff out
(d) Sniff in
(e) None of the Above
Q7. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (6) ………… humor in (7) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (8) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (9) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (10) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.
(a) Synergy
(b) Mundane
(c) Assist
(d) Profound
(e) None of the Above
Q8. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (6) ………… humor in (7) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (8) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (9) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (10) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.
(a) Hone
(b) Disrespect
(c) Signify
(d) Exaggerate
(e) None of the Above
Q9. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (6) ………… humor in (7) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (8) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (9) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (10) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.
(a) Ceremony
(b) Gig
(c) fund
(d) amusement
(e) None of the Above
Q10. Scripting humor is no light gag. Comedians are always on the job, trying to (6) ………… humor in (7) …………. life in an effort to build a connection with the audience. “For a beginner, the key is to participate in as many open mics as possible. That’s the best way to (8) ……………. your humor and understand what works best for the crowd,” says Manik Mehta, who has been a part of Vizag Comedians from the start. The open mics have not only helped the standup comedy culture grow in the city, but have also helped cafes draw more crowds, in what Mehta describes as a win-win situation. “The city has a lot more potential. The challenge right now is to find newer locations,” he adds. Colleges have also been warming up to standup comedy shows, through their annual festivals. GITAM University recently hosted a (9) ……………… by comedian Abish Mathew, while IIM-Visakhapatnam and Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy have also brought in popular names from the standup field. One of the biggest advantages of such shows is that (10) …………………. get to open for these established comedians, giving them a moment in the brighter spotlight, and also a chance to watch bigger talents in action.
(a) Experienced
(b) Inhabitants
(c) Vagabonds
(d) Amateurs
(e) None of the Above
Solutions:
S1. Ans. (e)
Sol. “intelligent” is the right answer choice.
S2. Ans. (e)
Sol. “commercial” is the right answer choice.
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. “reservoir” is the right answer choice.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. “incentives” is the right answer choice.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. “recognize” is the right answer choice.
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. Sniff Out: recognize or detect
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Mundane: lacking interest or excitement; dull.
S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. Hone: refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Gig: a live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Amateur: a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
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