Everyone desires to be healthy. Sometimes it is difficult, especially when you crave foods that aren't good
for you. Some people crave for sweets, others for salted fried snacks. Then we have the cola addicts, who
must have their regular quota everyday or they go into depression. The cigarette, alcohol and chocolate
lovers are a breed apart. It takes a lot of discipline to get over these addictions. You may sincerely desire to
give up these cravings but you may discover that you remain powerless to the demands of your taste buds.
Which of the following is the point that the author is trying to make?
Last year, a proactive initiative by the state government to publish the answer sheets, backfired when
students discovered discrepancies in the way the questions had been marked. They found that in one
paper, a student who hadn't attempted all the questions, still got cent per cent score and in a few others the
tally of marks didn't add up. Following this embarrassment, the state government decided against
publishing a similar booklet this year. Some students and teachers are of the view that the booklet should
be published. Which of the following is the best reason for publishing the booklet?
I had been meaning to go to Basic for over two weeks. The thought of being able to choose from a wide
range of sandwiches was immensely appealing. It is a simple unpretentious place. Just like the food and its
owner. In fact I can use the same words to describe all three; light, unique, quiet, simple and unpretentious.
As I scanned the menu I noticed that it had been very reasonably priced. And when you combine it with the
offers they have got, it ends up being very pocket friendly. Who from among the following is most likely to
frequent the place?
Many children today are losing the charm of fairytales. They grow too quickly and the tales of fairies,
princes and princesses are as unknown to them as their old age home grandparents. They make children
more aware of sentiments. Fairytales are like childhood itself, a happy innocent and pure childhood where
dreams aren't under the pressure of deadlines. Hence, instead of becoming escapists, they are a kind of
platform upon which dreams of tomorrow can be built. All fairytales have a happy ending which teaches a
child that finally It is goodness that wins. Moreover they Inspire to be hopeful even In the worst situations.
Fairytales are more than true - not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that
dragons can be beaten. Which of the following Is the best Impact that fairy tales have on children?
Online mapping systems that permit a user to mark a particular place are becoming quiet a rage these
days as people all over the globe are using it to mark out their favourite places. This trend probably began
with the Yahoo Maps when parents would check out the university, neighborhood when their children went
abroad for studies. Today internet users can choose from options like Google Earth and WikiMapia. Which
of the following is the most suitable criticism of the technology presented in the above paragraph?
States of depression do not just happen. There is a clear co-relation between nutritional deficiencies and
mental health. Depression is actually one of the early signs of nutritional depletion. Diseases begin when
the body begins to get imbalanced. The imbalances can be identified and corrected with proper food, herbs
and vitamins. Besides oxygen, clean water, we need proper food that nourishes our body and brains. What
does the author want to convey?
Aman - I need to take a break. I can feel the effect of stress due to office work on my health.
Ara - You must go and see a doctor.
Which of the following conversations is similar to the one mentioned above?
Over the last couple of months, many people can be seen wearing bug sunglasses. Fashion critics say that
it was Mike Grand who started this trend but teens argue that it is for a good reason that they are imitating
the took. Says Sana, a fashion student, "One reason that bug sunglasses have gotten so popular is
because they protect the skin around the eyes. Suns rays can be really harsh and big shades really help."
This trend is not only limited to girls. Even boys these days have no apprehensions about wearing
oversized shades. Teenage boys fell that they are making a fashion statement. Which of the following is
the most appropriate title for this?
Today's work force has a new set of values. Ten years ago a manager who was offered a promotion in a
distant city would not have questioned the move. Today a manager in that same situation might choose
family happiness instead of career advancement.
Which one of the following is the most significant assumption made by the author?
The markets are flooded with a new crop of personal computers that emphasize the personal. With
attention to form, texture and materials, these machines are intended to make a statement about their
owners, much the way an elegant wristwatch, the cut and make of a fine suit or a stylish car can suggest
taste and social status. These PCs meant as much to be seen as to be used. Which of the following
statements best criticizes the new product?