Directions (1-5): Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required mark (e) i.e. ‘No correction required’ as the answer.
1. The US economy is present in the face off a serious recession.

(a) having to face of at present (b) presently facing up to (c) presented on the face of (d) presently facing (e) No correction required

Answer: Option (d)
2. Economists have predicted that the country’s economic growth falls low to eight percent this year.

(a) falling as low as (b) fell to as low as (c) will fall to as low as (d) fallen lower than (e) No correction required

Answer: Option (c)
3. In all likeness the company will fail to achieve its production targets this year.

(a) With every likeliness (b) In all likelihood (c) It is likely for (d) In every likeness (e) No correction required

Answer: Option (b)
4. We have failed assessment of the advantages of outsourcing our IT operations.

(a) in assessment (b) in not assessing up (c) to assess (d) the assessment of (e) No correction required

Answer: Option (c)
5. One of the key competencies for managers are ethics and the ability to motivate others.

(a) Among the key competencies (b) Beside the key competency (c) Including the key competencies (d) Within the key competence (e) No correction required

Answer: Option (a) Direction (5-10): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. You have to determine which of these words fits well in all making them meaningful and grammatically correct. Word can be modified according to the tense of the sentence keeping the meaning of root word intact . If none of these words fit well, mark your answer as none of these.
6. A. he _____ his ambition to become a press photographer B. The police crackdown on speeders _____ its purpose. C. This year, our company was able to ____ all of its production goals.

(a)get (b)receive (c)see (d)achieved (e) imagine

Answer: Option (d)
7. A. The explanation left me thoroughly _____ . B .A young Martin, _______ by this, asked his parents for an explanation. C. In fact, a number of officers were _____ that religious freedom was considered to be a serious issue within the service.

(a)alone (b)perplexed (c)discussing (d)decided (e) present

Answer: Option (b)
8. A. Data for the study was _____ from hospital records. B. she seemed ________ and unaware of her surroundings C. his pockets contained all he had been able to ______ from the flat

(a)seen (b)abstracted (c)disturbed (d)see (e) reported

Answer: Option (b)
9. A. Some pilots consider the infrared marker to be _________ to the close air-support mission to support ground troops. B. All it needs is one more “pipe” to select and transmit the ______ information. C. The independence of the electoral commission and the integrity of the supreme court as arbiter of disputes are _____ for a decent election.

(a)crucial (b)big (c)vast (d)stretched (e) understood

Answer: Option (a)
10. A. I think his name is John, ______ I'm not completely sure about that. B. he says he has the team shirt, _______ I've never seen him wear it C. Certainly this could happen, ______ the odds are remote.

(a)and (b)against (c)also (d)although (e) provided

Answer: Option (d)
Directions (11-15): Given below is a set of statements viz, (I), (II), (III), (IV) & (V). Read them to answer the question that follow without changing the tone of the paragraph. I. The catastrophic impact of monsoon rainfall on several districts of Kerala has come as a grim reminder that the vigil against unpredictable natural disasters must never be relaxed. II. More than three dozen people have died and an estimated 8,316 crore worth of economic assets have been lost in the seasonal rain, particularly over the past week. III. The gates of reservoirs in the Idukki system, a giant hydroelectric project, and several other dams have been opened, inundating riverside habitations downstream. IV. In the northern districts, damage to houses, roads and other structures has occurred owing to landslips caused by incessant showers. V. There is genuine concern that a temporary respite in rainfall may be followed by another intense downpour from nascent weather systems; the India Meteorological Department has forecast rain until August 17.
11. Which among the following sentences can REPLACE Statement (II) IN CONTEXT completely?

(a) Fine tuning disaster response strategies, augmenting human capacity and auditing unsafe structures – buildings, dams, bridges – can restrict damage. (b) Kerala government took time to factor concerns of dam safety, storing enough water for the lean season, moving people to relief camps. (c) Fiscal resources have become irretrievable and annihilation of multitudes can be visualized. (d) Kerala’s unusually heavy monsoon this year is in contrast to the long-period trend of rainfall. (e) none of these

Answer: Option (c)
12. Which among the following sentences can REPLACE Statement (III) IN CONTEXT completely?

(a) The embankments of various proposals have been espied. (b) This points to the need for governments to strengthen their resilience planning. (c) This was a double whammy for people recovering from an earlier round of flooding just weeks ago. (d) Kerala’s rivers drain rapidly thanks to the steady slope from Western Ghats to Arabian Sea, due to which floods are rare occurrences. (e) none of these

Answer: Option (a)
13. Which among the following sentences can REPLACE Statement (I) IN CONTEXT completely?

(a) The situation stands dramatically reversed now with the state receiving 19% surplus rainfall and six of 14 districts recording 20-59% surplus rainfall. (b) It is reasonable to expect that with its efficient primary health care network, Kerala will take all measures necessary to avoid epidemics in the wake of the floods. (c) Kerala was looking at a drought situation with 29% deficiency in rainfall, and planning water conservation measures. (d) The fatal shock in Kerala acts as an austere warning which nature has supervened with such a force. (e) none of these

Answer: Option (d)
14. Which among the following sentences can REPLACE Statement (V) IN CONTEXT completely?

(a) The abnormally high rainfall that Kerala has received this year has led to over two dozen deaths in landslides and flash floods as well as the opening of sluice gates of 24 dams (b) An authentic interest that an alternate hiatus may come from incipient climatic conditions. (c) The spectacular disaster this year also underscores the role of the government as the insurer of last resort for the average citizen. (d) This is a wakeup call on the dangers posed by extreme weather phenomena. (e) none of these

Answer: Option (b)
15. Which among the following sentences can REPLACE Statement (IV) IN CONTEXT completely?

(a) All States naturally look to Kerala, with its record of social development, for evolving best practices to handle such natural disasters. (b) It is to Kerala’s credit that the deluge has led not to a partisan blame game over planning, relief and rehabilitation, but an all-round effort to look ahead and plan for reconstruction. (c) Perpetual deluges have caused disruption to various territories. (d) An emergence of frequency of destructive flash floods in rare events can be frequently seen. (e) none of these

Answer: Option (c)