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Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

As mentioned in the story, despite the king doubting his ability, the tortoise accepted the challenge . <br> A. he was forced to do so by the villagers. <br> B. to prove to the king that only a tortoise and his family could complete the challenge. <br> C. he wanted the entire kingdom to himself.

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of the phrase, 'in vain' as used in the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following could be a suitable title of the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'Excited' as used in the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following statements is true in the context of the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

As mentioned in the story, the elephant followed tortoise's advice because: A. for him, the tortoise was the wisest animal in the village<br> B. he really believed that the villagers wanted him as the king<br> C. he had always wanted to become rich and powerful

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'Insisted' as used in the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word 'Praising' as used in the story ?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

As mentioned in the story, which of the following can be said about the elephant?

Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> Once there was a king who had been trying really hard to capture an elephant, but that prize had proved elusive. All the hunters in the kingdom had tried but their efforts were <strong>'in vain</strong>'. So the king announced that anyone who could capture the elephant would get half his kingdom. The tortoise heard about this and went to the king to accept the challenge. The king was very amused. 'All my hunters have failed to capture the elephant and you think you can succeed ?', asked the king. The tortoise <strong>insisted</strong> that he was up to the task and promised to deliver that elephant to the king within forty eight hours. The tortoise then dug a big hole, big enough to hold the elephant along a path leading to the village. Then he covered the hole with sticks and leaves so that it was not visible unless inspected closely. When this was done, the tortoise went in search of the elephant. When the tortoise met the elephant, he told him, 'You know you are the largest animal in the forest and you should be a king ?' The elephant had never considered this before but he thought it was not a bad idea. The tortoise told the elephant that the villagers had decided to make the largest animal their king and were all expecting the elephant to come to the village and be crowned as their king. The more the elephant heard, the more <strong>excited</strong> he became. The tortoise <strong>adorned</strong> the elephant with colourful beads and beating a gong, he sang songs <strong>praising</strong> the elephant while he led the way to the village. Soon they approached the trap and the tortoise being lighter and smaller walked over the trap. The elephant who was following him fell through the sticks and leaves into the deep hole and thus helped the tortoise in achieving his goal well within the time limit.

Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning as the word 'Adorned' as used in the story ?

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

People who play (a) their ru dios too (b) loud have no (c) considerations others. (d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

The novel has neither (a ) interesting (b) plot. nor any (c) interesting character. (d) No error e:

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

If you were given a (a) chance to live in (b) some other country, which (c) one would you have chosen ? (d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Having lived to ( a) Paris for two (b) years, Prakasii under stands (c) Fret reasonably well.(d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Reema decided not to (a ) watch the movie because (b) she had to study for the (c) quiz to be hold the next day(d)No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Athletes do various (a) kinds of warm (b) up activities before (c) they start to running.(d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Ramesh will lives (a) with Ram until he (b) finds a separate (c) house for login self.(d)No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Cows, goats and (a) such domestic (b) wionak together is (c)called stock. (d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Students are likely to (a) work on the evenings. (b) during the weekends, (c) or summer breaks. (d) No error (e)

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will ben one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is e:. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Being-able to (a)remember a lot of informations is (b) not the same as (c) being able to think. (d) No error (e)

In the following questions each sentence has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

It is hard to believe the "¦"¦"¦"¦ of operations involved in this activity.

In the following questions each sentence has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

He appeared on stage"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ a narrator of the drama.

In the following questions each sentence has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

It is required that you fill out these two "¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ to register for the job.

In the following questions each sentence has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

As a last "¦"¦"¦"¦. we had to accept these terms and conditions.

In the following questions each sentence has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Even "¦"¦"¦ the book doesn't draw from political characters; the possible coincidence is not missing.

In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

One World Trade Centre is viewed as a statement of hope, a marvel of persistence and a miracle of logistics. As years passed after the tragedy at the site at which it was since constructed and the delays kept mounting. Americans began to (26) what's taking so long ? Have we lost the capacity to rebuild ? The answer in part was the sheer (27) of the project - 10000 workers at-tempting one of the most difficult construction projects ever in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth (28) the funds allotted for the project were estimated as $ 1.5 billion when he design was unveiled but the price tag just kept going up. Other (29) included the weather in the harsh sun of summer the steel beams could reach temperatures that were not enough to singe skin added to which a hurricane (30) the construction site. The monument may not be all things to all people, but its completion signifies that ambition coupled with determination of people in the face of odds is intact and will always win the day.

In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

One World Trade Centre is viewed as a statement of hope, a marvel of persistence and a miracle of logistics. As years passed after the tragedy at the site at which it was since constructed and the delays kept mounting. Americans began to (26) what's taking so long ? Have we lost the capacity to rebuild ? The answer in part was the sheer (27) of the project - 10000 workers at-tempting one of the most difficult construction projects ever in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth (28) the funds allotted for the project were estimated as $ 1.5 billion when he design was unveiled but the price tag just kept going up. Other (29) included the weather in the harsh sun of summer the steel beams could reach temperatures that were not enough to singe skin added to which a hurricane (30) the construction site. The monument may not be all things to all people, but its completion signifies that ambition coupled with determination of people in the face of odds is intact and will always win the day.

In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

One World Trade Centre is viewed as a statement of hope, a marvel of persistence and a miracle of logistics. As years passed after the tragedy at the site at which it was since constructed and the delays kept mounting. Americans began to (26) what's taking so long ? Have we lost the capacity to rebuild ? The answer in part was the sheer (27) of the project - 10000 workers at-tempting one of the most difficult construction projects ever in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth (28) the funds allotted for the project were estimated as $ 1.5 billion when he design was unveiled but the price tag just kept going up. Other (29) included the weather in the harsh sun of summer the steel beams could reach temperatures that were not enough to singe skin added to which a hurricane (30) the construction site. The monument may not be all things to all people, but its completion signifies that ambition coupled with determination of people in the face of odds is intact and will always win the day.

In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

One World Trade Centre is viewed as a statement of hope, a marvel of persistence and a miracle of logistics. As years passed after the tragedy at the site at which it was since constructed and the delays kept mounting. Americans began to (26) what's taking so long ? Have we lost the capacity to rebuild ? The answer in part was the sheer (27) of the project - 10000 workers at-tempting one of the most difficult construction projects ever in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth (28) the funds allotted for the project were estimated as $ 1.5 billion when he design was unveiled but the price tag just kept going up. Other (29) included the weather in the harsh sun of summer the steel beams could reach temperatures that were not enough to singe skin added to which a hurricane (30) the construction site. The monument may not be all things to all people, but its completion signifies that ambition coupled with determination of people in the face of odds is intact and will always win the day.

In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

One World Trade Centre is viewed as a statement of hope, a marvel of persistence and a miracle of logistics. As years passed after the tragedy at the site at which it was since constructed and the delays kept mounting. Americans began to (26) what's taking so long ? Have we lost the capacity to rebuild ? The answer in part was the sheer (27) of the project - 10000 workers at-tempting one of the most difficult construction projects ever in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth (28) the funds allotted for the project were estimated as $ 1.5 billion when he design was unveiled but the price tag just kept going up. Other (29) included the weather in the harsh sun of summer the steel beams could reach temperatures that were not enough to singe skin added to which a hurricane (30) the construction site. The monument may not be all things to all people, but its completion signifies that ambition coupled with determination of people in the face of odds is intact and will always win the day.