Wipro - Verbal Module

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.

A. I as well II are incorrect, but both would be made correct by interchanging the bold words.

B. only sentence I is correct

C. both the sentence I and II are correct

D. only sentence II is correct

 

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:

Q.No	Ans	Q.No	Ans
1	C	16	B
2	B	17	B
3	D	18	C
4	D	19	B
5	B	20	C
6	A	21
7	C	22
8	B	23
9	D	24
10	C	25
11	D	26
12	D	27
13	B	28
14	C	29
15	A	30