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...
Friday, 8 August 2014
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....
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