Direction: In the following questions two columns are given containing three Sentences/phrases each. In first column, sentences/phrases are A, B and C and in the second column the sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A sentence/phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the sentences/phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, mark option (E), i.e. “None of these” as your answer.
Column 1
Column 2
A) We found the super worms fed a diet of just polystyrene
D) support the growth of food-producing organisms.
B) to integrate the components of the system,
E) a march through the city center on Monday.
C) The protesters were among a group of 50 to 60 activists
F) not only survived, but even had marginal weight gains.
Important Questions on Grammar
Direction: In the following questions two columns are given containing three Sentences/phrases each. In first column, sentences/phrases are A, B and C and in the second column the sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A sentence/phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the sentences/phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, mark option (E), i.e. “None of these” as your answer.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| A) Scientists found a way to bypass | D) the goal of improving the design of the product |
| B) Labby has been working with farms | E) the need for biological photosynthesis altogether. |
| C) Scores of mourners gathered at a cemetery | F) to pay their respects to Phillips |
Direction: The following question has a table with two columns, I and II. Column I contains three meanings and Column II contains three words. Identify the pair(s) which appropriately match the word from column I with its meaning from column II and mark the corresponding option as your answer.
| Column I | Column II |
| (A) Loss of memory | (D) Connoisseur |
| (B) Large hearted person | (E) Insomnia |
| (C) A person with very refined taste in food and wine | (F) Malign |
Direction: The following question has a table with two columns, I and II. Column I contains three meanings and Column II contains three words. Identify the pair(s) which appropriately match the word from column I with its meaning from column II and mark the corresponding option as your answer.
| Column I | Column II |
| (A) A set of 20 objects | (D) Quintuplet |
| (B) Study of atmospheric phenomena and weather | (E) Decagon |
| (C) An inscription on a tomb | (F) Score |
Direction: The following question has a table with two columns, I and II. Column I contains three meanings and Column II contains three words. Identify the pair(s) which appropriately match the word from column I with its meaning from column II and mark the corresponding option as your answer.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. One who collects and/or studies coins is | D. Sommelier |
| B. One who study numbers | E. Numismatist |
| C. A wine waiter | F. Cartographer |
Directions: In the following question, two sentences have been given that need to be combined to form a single sentence. Identify the phrase(s)/connector(s) which, when used to start and connect the sentences, combine(s) the sentences into one meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
He devoted himself to the improvement of their manufacturing business. He kept his hands clean from the prevalent taint of pecuniary transactions with the nawab of the Carnatic.
I. He rose faster than his competitors by… and
II. He attracted the wrath of the nawab by… and
III. He won the goodwill of his employers by… and
Directions: In the following question, two sentences have been given that need to be combined to form a single sentence. Identify the phrase(s)/connector(s) which, when used to start and connect the sentences, combine(s) the sentences into one meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
I used to find the inquisitiveness of my friends' children. I know now that these questions indicate the child's growing interest in the cause of things.
I. I remember how pleasant… however
II. I remember how unbearable… but
III. I remember how overwhelming… though
Direction: Select the phrase / connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentence. Pick out the option that when used to start a sentence combines both the above sentences in one.
Megastar Amitabh Bachan has been honoured by the UK Embassy for his immense contribution to the India U.S ties on tuberculosis. The award was presented on January 8, by US Ambassador to India Richard R Verma to the actor who himself is a TB survivor.
(a) The US Embassy honoured mega star
(b) The award for the megastar was presented
(c) In honour for his immense contribution
Direction: Select the phrase / connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentence. Pick out the option that when used to start a sentence combines both the above sentences in one.
The West Kochi - based Maheshwari foundation will organize a function on the premises of the Cooperation Library to distribute nesting pots and birds baths. The aim is to increase green cover in open spaces and to provide shelter and water to birds.
(a) Organizing a function on the premises.
(b) With an aim to increase
(c) In order to distribute nesting pots and bird baths.
