1.
In her new kids1 guide to writing, Gail tells beginners not to get discouraged, to pay attention to every detail
and to incorporate fun into discipline. She suggests writing the first page of the story three times, each time
from a different starting point. Every story has another story behind it. Gail is practical, conversational and
honest - a good voice to have in your ear as you set about the solitary work of writing. One of her more
specific pieces of advice is to save the work for at least 15 years. Which of the following is the most
remarkable feature of the book?
2.
At this time of the year, the transition period, the skin gets affected by the changes in the weather. The skin
becomes very dry as it has to face the cold harsh winds and the scorching sun at the same time. It's hence
very important to take extra care of your skin, so that it does not get damaged.
Which of the following is most likely the advice given by the author of the above paragraph?
3.
While the life-expectancy gap between men and women has shrunk to five years, the narrowest since
1946, it is no secret that men still need to pay more attention to their bodies. Which of the following is the
most suitable reason for the above?
4.
A leading child psychologist and education consultant gives the following advice on how special children
should be dealt with.
Which of the following is the most unimportant advice given by her?
5.
Invitation cards are now more stylized than ever. When two doctors got married in the city lately, they sent
out cards rolled and put in syringes. Another couple sent out their marriage anniversary party's invitations in
the form of a booklet with the most significant moments of their lives. The trend is now catching the
attention of children also who want a unique invitation card for their birthday parties. Which of the following
is the most suitable criticism of the above trend?
6.
People start donating in charitable institutions to get rid of guilt. They are doing "good work"; they are doing
"God's work'. They are opening hospitals and schools. All they are doing is trying somehow not to go mad
because of the feeling of guilt. All your hospitals, and all your schools and colleges, and all your charitable
institutions are outcomes of guilty people. Which of the following is the most suitable assumption of the
author?
7.
People start donating in charitable institutions to get rid of guilt. They are doing "good work"; they are doing
"God's work'. They are opening hospitals and schools. All they are doing is trying somehow not to go mad
because of the feeling of guilt. All your hospitals, and all your schools and colleges, and all your charitable
institutions are outcomes of guilty people. Which of the following is the most suitable assumption of the
author?
8.
People sometimes do not realize that what they eat can be useless and sometimes harmful. One would be
better off if one considered the alimentary qualities of one's food, not just its taste. Which of the following is
the most likely meaning of alimentary?
9.
Some stories are for the mere purpose of making the listener feel good. Like say the fairy tales which
always have a happy ending. On the other hand C. S. Lewis's Narnia tales are Christian allegories. Which
of the following is the most likely meaning of allegory?
10.
In her new kids, guide to writing Gail tells beginners not to get discouraged, to pay attention to every detail
and to incorporate fun into discipline. She suggests writing the first page of the story three times, each time
from a different starting point. Every story has another story behind it. Gail is practical, conversational and
honest - a good voice to have in your ear as you set about the solitary work of writing. One of her more
specific pieces of advice is to save the work for at least 15 years. Which of the following is the most
remarkable feature of the book?