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...

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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...

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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....

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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ANTONYMS

[1] BENIGN A. Malevolent B. Soft C. Friendly D. Unwise Ans - A [2] EXTRICATE A. Manifest B. Palpable C. Release D. Entangle Ans - D [3] ACQUITTED A. Freed B. Burdened C. Convicted D. Entrusted Ans - C [4] SUBSERVIENT A. Aggressive B. Straightforward C. Dignified D. Supercilious Ans - C [5] METICULOUS A. Mutual B. Shaggy C. Meretricious D. Slovenly Ans - D [6] NIGGARDLY A. Frugal B. Thrifty C. Stingy D. Generous Ans - D [7] IMPASSE A. Resurgence B. Breakthrough C. Continuation D. Combination Ans - B [8] ADHERENT A. Detractor B. Enemy C....

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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] He never has and ever will take such strong measures. A. had taken nor will ever take B. had taken and will ever take C. has and never will take D. had and ever will take E. No correction required Ans - A   [2] Technology must use to feed the forces of change. A. must be used to feed B. must have been using to feed C. must use having fed D. must...

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SYNONYMS

[1] UNCOUTH A. Ungraceful B. Rough C. Slovenly D. Dirty Ans - B [2] ERROR A. Misadventure B. Misgiving C. Ambiguity D. Blunder Ans - D [3] COMMENSURATE A. Measurable B. Proportionate C. Begining D. Appropriate Ans - B [4] DEBACLE A. Collapse B. Decline C. Defeat D. Disgrace Ans - A [5] GERMANE A. Responsible B. Logical C. Possible D. Relevant Ans - D [6] DISTINCTION A. Diffusion B. Disagreement C. Different D. Degree Ans - C [7] VORACIOUS A. Wild B. Greedy C. Angry D. Quick Ans - B [8] UNITE A. Unfold B. Unchain C....

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ANTONYMS

[1] VANITY A. Pride B. Humility C. Conceit D. Ostentious Ans - B [2] RARELY A. Hardly B. Definately C. Frequently D. Periodically Ans - C [3] MALICIOUS A. Kind B. Boastful C. Generous D. Indifferent Ans - A [4] EPILOGUE A. Dialogue B. Prelude C. Post script D. Epigram Ans - B [5] CAPACIOUS A. Limited B. Caring C. Foolish D. Changeable Ans - A [6] CONDENSE A. Expand B. Distribute C. Interpret D. Lengthen Ans - A [7] ADAPTABLE A. Adoptable B. Flexible C. Yielding D. Rigid Ans - D [8] SACROSANCT A. Irreligious B. Unethical C....

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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 small child does whatever his father was done. A. has done B. did C. does D. had done E. No correction required Ans- C 2. You need not come unless you want to. A. You don't need to come unless you want to B. You come only when you want to C. You come unless you don't want to D. You needn't come until you don't want to E. No correction required Ans-...

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ANTONYMS

[1] INDISCREET A. Reliable B. Honest C. Prudent D. Stupid Ans - C [2] FAMILIAR A. Unpleasant B. Dangerous C. Friendly D. Strange Ans - D   [3] TANGIBLE A. Ethereal B. Concrete C. Actual D. Solid Ans - A [4] LOVE A. Villainy B. Hatred C. Compulsion D. Force Ans - B [5] FAMOUS A. Disgraced B. Unknown C. Evil D. Popular Ans - B [6] ABSOLUTE A. Deficient B. Faulty C. Limited D. Scarce Ans - C   [7] FRUGAL A. Copious B. Extravagant C. Generous D. Ostentatious Ans - B [8] INSIPID A. Tasty B. Stupid C. Discreet D....

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COMPREHENSION

[1] I felt the wall of the tunnel shiver. The master alarm squealed through my earphones. Almost simultaneously, Jack yelled down to me that there was a warning light on. Fleeting but spectacular sights snapped into ans out of view, the snow, the shower of debris, the moon, looming close and big, the dazzling sunshine for once unfiltered by layers of air. The last twelve hours before re-entry were particular bone-chilling. During this period, I had to go up in to command module. Even after the fiery re-entry splashing down in 81o water in south...

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CLOSET TEST

[1] Today most businessmen are very worried. To begin with, they are not used to competition.In the past they sold whatever ...(1)... produced at whatever prices they chose. But ...(2)... increasing competition, customers began to ...(3)... and choose. Imports suddenly became ...(4)... available and that too at cheaper ...(5)... 1.  A. it      B. he      C. they      D. we Ans - C 2.  A. with      B. by      C. after      D. from Ans - A 3....

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ANTONYMS

[1] ABLE A. Disable B. Inable C. Unable D. Misable Ans - C [2] HOSTILITY A. Courtesy B. Hospitality C. Relationship D. Friendliness Ans - D [3] CROWDED A. Busy B. Congested C. Quiet D. Deserted Ans - D [4] COMIC A. Emotional B. Tragic C. Fearful D. Painful Ans - B   [4] HAPLESS A. Cheerful B. Consistent C. Fortunate D. Shapely Ans - C   [5] FLIMSY A. Frail B. Filthy C. Firm D. Flippant Ans - C   [6] EQUANIMITY A. Resentment B. Dubiousness C. Duplicity D. Excitement Ans - D [7] ADDITION A. Division B. Enumeration C....

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SYNONYMS

[1] BARE A. Uncovered B. Tolerate C. Clear D. Neat Ans - A [2] REPEAL A. Sanction B. Perpetuate C. Pass D. Cancel Ans - D [3] SALACITY A. Bliss B. Depression C. Indecency D. Recession Ans - C [4] ECSTATIC A. Animated B. Bewildered C. Enraptured D. Illful Ans - C [5] ADMONISH A. Punish B. Curse C. Dismiss D. Reprimand Ans - D   [6] DILIGENT A. Progressive B. Brilliant C. Inventive D. Hard-working Ans - D [7] PIOUS A. Pure B. Pretentious C. Clean D. Devout Ans - D [8] BROWSE A. Heal B. Deceive C. Examine D. Strike Ans...

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SPOTTING ERRORS

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. [1]  A. We discussed about the problem so thoroughly       B. on the eve of the examination       C. that I found it very easy to work it out.       D. No error.       Ans -  A [2] A. An Indian ship      B. laden with merchandise    ...

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ORDERING OF SENTENCES

In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the begining. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences. [1] S1: In the middle of one side of the square sits the Chairman of the committee, the most important person in the room. P : For a committee is not just a mere collection of individuals. Q : On him rests much of the responsibility for the success or failure of the committee. R...

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