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JIPMAT 2022

Verbal Ability

Question 1

A person belonging to the same period with another person is called _______

  1. A.

    predecessor

  2. B.

    contemptuous

  3. C.

    contemporary

  4. D.

    successor

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Correct answer: C

Question 2

Brevity is the soul __________ wit.

  1. A.

    with

  2. B.

    for

  3. C.

    of

  4. D.

    off

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Correct answer: C

Question 3

He broke __________ in the middle of his speech

  1. A.

    of

  2. B.

    apart

  3. C.

    down

  4. D.

    for

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Correct answer: C

Question 4

The doctor ______ special course of antibiotics on the patient to ______ the disease.

  1. A.

    used …. relieve

  2. B.

    gave …. fake out

  3. C.

    prescribed …. prove

  4. D.

    administered…. combat

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Correct answer: D

Question 5

All we have to fear is fear _______.

  1. A.

    ourselves

  2. B.

    myself

  3. C.

    itself

  4. D.

    yourself

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Correct answer: C

Question 6

Identify the word which means the same as ‘sift’.

  1. A.

    examine

  2. B.

    calamity

  3. C.

    worthiness

  4. D.

    problematic

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Correct answer: A

Question 7

I prefer reading a book _______ watching a movie.

  1. A.

    then

  2. B.

    over

  3. C.

    to

  4. D.

    against

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Correct answer: C

Question 8

Pick out the correct sentence in passive voice of the following sentence: 'We compelled the enemy to surrender'.

  1. A.

    The enemy is compelled to surrender by us.

  2. B.

    We compel the enemy to surrender.

  3. C.

    The enemy was compelling to surrender by us.

  4. D.

    The enemy was compelled to surrender by us.

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Correct answer: D

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is correct?

  1. A.

    He was selected the very best player of the tournament.

  2. B.

    He was selected the more best player of the tournament.

  3. C.

    He was selected the more better player of the tournament.

  4. D.

    He was selected the best player of the tournament.

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Correct answer: D

Question 10

Which of the following sentences is correct?

  1. A.

    The coach ordered the player to not leave the camp.

  2. B.

    The coach ordered the player for not leave the camp.

  3. C.

    The coach ordered the player not to leave the camp.

  4. D.

    The coach order the player not to leave the camp.

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Correct answer: C

Question 11

Pick out the correctly spelt word:

  1. A.

    gratitus

  2. B.

    occasional

  3. C.

    ocasional

  4. D.

    occasionaly

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Correct answer: B

Question 12

Pick out the part of sentence which has an error. If there is no error mark ‘4’.
A) It wasn't necessary for her
B) To take time of work
C) when her son was ill

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    B

  3. C.

    C

  4. D.

    No error

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Correct answer: B

Question 13

Pick out the correct sentence in passive voice of the following sentence: 'Some boys were helping the wounded man.'

  1. A.

    The wounded man was helping some boys

  2. B.

    The wounded man was being helped by some boys

  3. C.

    The wounded man is helped by some boys

  4. D.

    The wounded man was helped by some boys

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Correct answer: B

Question 14

Pick out the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error mark ‘4’.
A) A white rhinocerous
B) is close
C) to extinction

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    B

  3. C.

    C

  4. D.

    No error

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Correct answer: A

Question 15

Which of the following sentences is correct?

  1. A.

    Though my grandfather is very old but he is very active.

  2. B.

    My grandfather is not inactive for his old age.

  3. C.

    My grandfather is without activities but his old age.

  4. D.

    Although my grandfather is very old, he is very active.

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Correct answer: D

Question 16

What figure(s) of speech are used in the given sentence? My beloved is like a red red rose.

  1. A.

    Simile and Metaphor

  2. B.

    Simile and Alliteration

  3. C.

    Metaphor and Hyperbole

  4. D.

    Metaphor and Imagery

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Correct answer: B

Question 17

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: When people are _______, as long as they hold fast to their language, it is as if they have the key to their prison.

  1. A.

    enslave

  2. B.

    unslaved

  3. C.

    enslaved

  4. D.

    Prisoners

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Correct answer: C

Question 18

The following sentence is divided into three parts. One of the parts has an error. Identify the part which has an error. If there is no error, mark ‘4’.
A) The admission ticket
B) entitling her to
C) win a prize

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    B

  3. C.

    C

  4. D.

    No error

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Correct answer: B

Question 19

This question has a sentence with two blanks followed by four pairs of words as choices. From the choices, select the pair of words that can best complete the given sentence: We are truly ______ to the many hands and hearts that made this book ______.

  1. A.

    obliged …. plausible

  2. B.

    honoured …. feasible

  3. C.

    grateful…. possible

  4. D.

    thankful …. flexible

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Correct answer: C

Question 20

Find out an appropriate synonym for the word 'Ebullient':

  1. A.

    Athletic

  2. B.

    Energetic

  3. C.

    Indolent

  4. D.

    Lethargic

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Correct answer: B

Question 21

Pick out the correct sentence in indirect speech of the following sentence: He said to me, “What are you doing?”

  1. A.

    He asked me what he was doing.

  2. B.

    He asked me that what I was doing.

  3. C.

    He asked me what I was doing.

  4. D.

    He asked me why I was doing.

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Correct answer: C

Question 22

Neither of the players ____ adequately prepared for the tournament.

  1. A.

    are

  2. B.

    is

  3. C.

    am

  4. D.

    were

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Correct answer: B

Question 23

No sooner did the chairman _________ than the directors put up their demand.

  1. A.

    had arrived

  2. B.

    arrived

  3. C.

    arrive

  4. D.

    will arrive

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Correct answer: C

Question 24

Rearrange the following parts of a sentence in order to make a meaningful sentence:
P. for five years, I was sure
Q. when I decided to go abroad
R. that my grandmother would be upset
S. and at her age one could never tell

  1. A.

    RSPQ

  2. B.

    PSRQ

  3. C.

    SPQR

  4. D.

    QPRS

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Correct answer: D

Read the passage or information below

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Man’s growth from barbarism into civilization is supposed to be the theme of history. But sometimes, looking at great stretches of history, it is difficult to believe that we are very much civilized or advanced. There is enough of want of co-operation today as we see one country or people selfishly exploiting another.

Man in many ways has not made very great progress from other animals. Still, we look down upon the insects as almost the lowest of living things and yet the tiny bees and ants have learnt the art of co-operation and of sacrifice for the common good far better than man. If mutual co-operation and sacrifice for the good of society are the test of civilization, we may say that the bees and ants are superior to man. The old saying goes as follows: “For the family, sacrifice the individual, for the community, the family, for the country, the community, and for the soul, the whole world.” It teaches us the lesson of co-operation and sacrifice for the larger good which we may have forgotten. How wonderful it is to see men and women, and boys and girls smilingly going ahead on the path of progress without caring any pain or suffering? Well, may they smile and be glad for the joy of serving a great cause which is theirs; and for those who are fortunate, comes the joy of sacrifice too.

Question 25

How can we be truly civilized?

  1. A.

    by getting more wealth

  2. B.

    by getting more power

  3. C.

    by getting higher education

  4. D.

    by developing qualities of mutual help

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Correct answer: D

Question 26

Animals are superior to men because of their ________

  1. A.

    Physical strength

  2. B.

    great instinct for co-operation

  3. C.

    rude and blind behavior

  4. D.

    carefree life

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Correct answer: B

Question 27

What is the theme of the above passage?

  1. A.

    The Rise and Fall of Empires

  2. B.

    Man’s search for Truth

  3. C.

    Man’s Moral and Spiritual Development

  4. D.

    Man’s quest for Idealism

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Correct answer: C

Question 28

What is the basic reason for the exploitation of one man by another?

  1. A.

    Moral Turpitude

  2. B.

    Lack of Education

  3. C.

    High Ethics

  4. D.

    Weakness of some people

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Correct answer: A

Question 29

Pick out the correct sentence in indirect narration of the following sentence: He said, 'How wise I am?'

  1. A.

    He exclaimed that I was very wise.

  2. B.

    He exclaimed that he was very wise.

  3. C.

    He exclaimed that I am very wise.

  4. D.

    He regretted that he was very wise.

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Correct answer: B

Question 30

Pick out the antonym of the word ‘dissimulate’.

  1. A.

    concrete

  2. B.

    circulate

  3. C.

    concealed

  4. D.

    reveal

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Correct answer: D

Question 31

Pick out the correct sentence from the following sentences.

  1. A.

    He didn’t liked to attend the lecture

  2. B.

    He hadn’t like to attend the lecture

  3. C.

    He haven’t liked to attend the lecture

  4. D.

    He didn’t like to attend the lecture

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Correct answer: D

Question 32

Pick out the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark ‘4’.
A) As I haven't see all the evidence.
B) I am reluctant
C) to make a judgement

  1. A.

    A

  2. B.

    B

  3. C.

    C

  4. D.

    No error

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Correct answer: A

Question 33

Pick out the antonym of the word ‘jocund’.

  1. A.

    jealous

  2. B.

    cheerful

  3. C.

    gloomy

  4. D.

    optimistic

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Correct answer: C

Question 34

Rearrange the following parts of a sentence in order to make a meaningful sentence. \newline P. responsible for anything
Q. we would be held
R. that went wrong
S. we were told that

  1. A.

    RQPS

  2. B.

    SQRP

  3. C.

    SQPR

  4. D.

    PQRS

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Correct answer: C

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