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Friday, 8 August 2014

Reading Comprehension (I)

Reading Comprehension (I) Dear Students, Reading comprehension is the most important component of your English language section when in banking and other such competitive examinations. Being able to solve these questions accurately within the stipulated time limit has a direct bearing on your ability to get selected.  Learning Objectives: 1. Meaning of Comprehension 2. Why is Comprehension included in the exams 3. Types of Questions asked 4. Tips for faster reading  5. Strategy for the exams Meaning of Comprehension: The...

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

ANTONYMS

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase. 1. History abounds in instances of courage. A. shines B. lacks C. suffices D. fails Ans - B 2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians. A. civilized B. cruel C. uncivilized D. bad Ans - A 3. The members thought that the task was feasible. A. impractical B. impossible C. difficult D. impracticable Ans - A 4. crestfallen he returned...

Sunday, 13 July 2014

SYNONYMS

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence. 1. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class. A. keep B. recall C. preserve D. conserve Ans - A 2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes. A. sorrows B. misfortunes C. changes D. surprises Ans - C 3. She has an insatiable love for music. A. unsatisfiable B. unchanging C....

Thursday, 10 July 2014

VOCABULARY

[1] Word: Egocentric(Adjective) Definition: Having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: an egocentric philosophy that ignores social causes. Synonyms: Selfish, Pompous, Self-serving, Self-concerned Antonyms: Unselfish,Reserved, Shy, Timid Example Sentence: He is hastily generalizing from his egocentric point of view. [2] Word: Facile(Adjective) Definition: moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers: a facile mind. Synonyms: Effortless, Glib, Fast talk,...

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

SYNONYMS

[1] HESITATED A. Stopped B. Paused C. Slowed D. Postponed Ans - B [2] RESCUE A. Command B. Help C. Defence D. Safety Ans - B [3] ATTEMPT A. Serve B. Explore C. Try D. Explain Ans - C [4] FORAY A. Maraud B. Contest C. Ranger D. Intuition Ans - A   [5] RECKLESS A. Courageous B. Rash C. Bold D. Daring Ans - B [6] CONSEQUENCES A. Results B. Conclusions C. Difficulties D. Applications Ans - A [7] IMPROVEMENT A. Advancement B. Betterment C. Promotion D. Preference Ans - B [8] INEBRIATE A. Dreamy B. Stupefied C. Unsteady...

Sunday, 6 July 2014

ANTONYMS

[1] INDUSTRIOUS A. Indifferent B. Indolent C. Casual D. Passive Ans - B [2] AUTONOMY A. Slavery B. Subordination C. Dependence D. Submissiveness Ans - C [3] ALIEN A. Native B. Domiciled C. Natural D. Resident Ans - A [4] SYNTHETIC A. Affable B. Natural C. Plastic D. Cosmetic Ans - B [5] BALANCE A. Disbalance B. Misbalance C. Debalance D. Imbalance Ans - D [6] LIABILITY A. Property B. Assets C. Debt D. Treasure Ans - B [7] MOUNTAIN A. Plain B. Plateau C. Precipice D. Valley Ans - D [8] STATIONARY A. Active B. Mobile C. Rapid D. Busy Ans...

Thursday, 3 July 2014

SENTENCE CORRECTION

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer. [1] The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right. A. in such a mess here B. in a such mess that here C. in such a mess that there D. with such a mess that there E. No correction required Ans - C [2] They examined both the samples very carefully but failed to detect any difference in them. A. some difference in B....