Wipro – Verbal Module
Each sentence is in direct or indirect speech and is followed by
four alternatives of the opposite form of narration to that of the sentence.
Choose the alternative.
1. She told to me, "my
husband works here now."
a) She told
me that her husband works here now.
b) She told
me that her husband had worked there at present.
c) She told
me that her husband worked there then.
d) She told
me that her husband is working there at present.
2. For each of the words given
below a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternative given
that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Having the second largest
population is a rather dubious distinction for India.
a) Questionable b)
Doubtful c) Arguable d)
Debatable
3. Each of the following
sentences is either in active voice or passive voice and is followed by four
alternatives as answers. Choose the correct alternative.
Rain disrupted the last day's
play between Srilanka and South Africa.
a) The last
day's play between Srilanka and South Africa were disrupted by the rain.
b) The last
day's play of Srilanka and South Africa was disrupted by the rain.
c) Srilanka
and South Africa's play of the last day was disrupted by the rain.
d) The last
day's play between Srilanka and South Africa was disrupted by rain.
4)
Select the option that gives the correct meaning of the given idiomatic
expression or phrase.
"to let the cat put of the
bag"
a) Lead a quarrelsome life. b) Keep a secret c) Play a trick on someone d)
Reveal a secret
5) Given below are the words three of which
belong to the same category. Find the word which does not belong to that
category.
a) Prudent b)
Lax c)
Cautious d)
Accurate
6) In question below are given two sentences numbered I and II. In these
sentences, two homonyms are given in bold type, which may be either misspelt or
inappropriate in the contest of the sentences. Read both the sentences
carefully and decide on their correctness on the basis of bold words.
I. Please except my application
II. Every student accept Ram was present.
I. Please except my application
II. Every student accept Ram was present.
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A. I as well II are incorrect, but both would be made correct by
interchanging the bold words.
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B. only sentence I is correct
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C. both the sentence I and II are correct
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D. only sentence II is correct
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7) Select the option that can be
substituted for the given sentence.
"a post without
remuneration"
a) Voluntary b)
Sinecure c) Honorary d)
Involuntary
Note: sinecure =a
position requiring little knowledge but gives the jobholder status.
8) Choose the combination of
numbers so that letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.
m f i a n e 1 2 3 4 5 6
a) 1 6 2 3 4
5 b) 2 4 1 3 5 6 c) 5 6 2 3 1 4 d) 4 2 3 1 6 5
9) In the following sentence one
important punctuation-mark is missing. Select the suitable signs from the given
alternatives.
A vegetarian
diet manages gastro intestinal diseases, protects from coronary diseases,
controls diabetics, liver disorders, and lower blood pressure.
a) " " b) , c)
- d) :
For the questions 10-14, read the
following passage and select the best answer to questions among the given
choices.
As soon as
possible after reaching the grounds of the Hampton institute, I presented myself
before the head teacher for assignment to a class. Having been so along without
proper food, a bath, and change of clothing, I did not, of course, make a very
favorable impression upon her. I could see at once that there were doubts in
her mind about the wisdom of admitting me as a student. For some time she did
not refuse to admit me, neither did she decide in my favor. I continued to
linger about her, and to impress her in all the ways I could with my
worthiness. In the meantime I saw her admitting other students, and that added
greatly to my discomfort. I felt, deep down in my heart, that I could do as
well as they, if I could only get a chance to show what was in me.
10) Why did the author approach the
head teacher?
a) To avoid
punishment b)
To achieve his goal of being a teacher
c) To get
admission d) To cultivate a positive
outlook
11) Why could not the author make
a favorable impression upon the head teacher?
a) He did
not have any money to pay the fees b)
He was not a responsible person
c) He
appeared to be self-centered d)
He was untidy in appearance
12) What was the head teacher’s
reaction to the author?
a) The head
teacher was unable to decide whether the writer could be given admission
b) The head
teacher was trying to assess his dedication
c) The head
teacher was wondering how to welcome him
d) All the
above
13)
What did the author feel deep down in his heart?
a) He was
not feeling comfortable b) If he
could get a chance, he could show his sincerity
c) He wanted
to change his cloths d) He
wanted to be fed
14) Choose a word from the
passage which is the antonym of stupidity?
a) Impression b)
Favorable c) Wisdom d)
Possible
15) Select among the given
choices the correct phrase to replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
"Vijay closely resembles
to his mother"
a) resembles his
mother b)
resembles with his mother c) resembles
at his mother
d) resembles to mother
16) Select the option that can be
substituted for the given sentence.
"Large scale departure of people"
a)
Emigration b) Exodus c) Immigration d) Migration
17) Choose the combination of
numbers so that letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.
n a e h l d 1 2 3 4 5 6
a) 2614351 b) 421653 c) 436521 d) 216435
18) In the following sentence one
important punctuation - marks is missing, select the suitable signs from the
given alternatives.
"Dr.
Einstein I’ve heard you deliver this lecture thirty times. I know it by heart
and bet I could give it myself"
a) ; b) - c)
, D) Nothing
19) Each of the following
sentences is either in active or in passive voice and is followed by four
alternatives as answers. Choose the correct
alternative.
Please enter by that door
a) I was
asked to enter by that door b)
You are requested to enter by that door
c) That you
enter by the door was told by him d)
Let him enter by that door
20) For each of the words given
below a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given
that is most inappropriate in the given context.
"Indian pride knows no
bounds. We chase an impossible high first innings score and come up trumps.”
a) stumps b) defeat c)
triumphant d) draw
Answers:
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Q.No
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Ans
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Q.No
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Ans
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1
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C
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16
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B
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2
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B
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17
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B
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3
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D
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18
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C
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4
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D
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19
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B
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5
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B
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20
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C
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6
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A
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21
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7
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C
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22
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8
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B
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23
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9
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D
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24
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10
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C
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25
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11
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D
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26
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12
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D
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27
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13
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B
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28
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14
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C
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29
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15
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A
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30
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