Recent questions in English Language / Aptitude Overflow

0 votes

0 answers

1161

CAT 1998 | Question: 29
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. The establishment of the Third Reich influenced events in American history by starting a chain of events which culminated in war between Germany and the United States. B. The Neutrality Acts of $1935$ and $1936$ prohibited ... country and brought on fear of another World War. ABCD CBDA CDBA ADCB

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. The establishment of the Third Reich influenced events in American history by starting a chain of events which culmi...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

355 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1162

CAT 1998 | Question: 28
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. The Director walked into the room and took a look around the class. B. Mitch wanted to scream - the illogicality of the entire scene struck him dumb. C. The managers stared at him with the look of fear that no democratic ... an insensible and insensitive situation. ACBD BDAC BCAD ABCD

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. The Director walked into the room and took a look around the class.B. Mitch wanted to scream - the illogicality of t...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

551 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1163

CAT 1998 | Question: 27
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. His left hand concealed a blackjack, his right hand groped for the torch in his pocket. B. The meeting was scheduled for the nine o'clock, and his watch showed the time to be a quarter to nine. C. The man ... his chest, sweat beads formed themselves on his forehead, his mouth was dry. CABD BDAC BADC ABCD

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. His left hand concealed a blackjack, his right hand groped for the torch in his pocket.B. The meeting was scheduled ...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

503 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1164

CAT 1998 | Question: 26
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. Such a national policy will surely divide and never unite the people. B. In fact, it suits the purpose of the politicians; they can drag the people into submission by appealing to them in the name of religion. C. In order ... has revived the religion of the Middle Ages. ABCD DBCA DBAC CDAB

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. Such a national policy will surely divide and never unite the people.B. In fact, it suits the purpose of the politic...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

314 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1165

CAT 1998 | Question: 25
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. The influence is reflected the most in beaded evening wear. B. Increasingly, the influence of Indian's colours and cuts can be seen on western styles. C. And even as Nehru jackets and jodhpurs remain staples of ... and saffron continue to be popular colours year in and year out. BADC ABCD BCAD DABC

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. The influence is reflected the most in beaded evening wear.B. Increasingly, the influence of Indian’s colours and ...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

657 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1166

CAT 1998 | Question: 24
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. Alex had never been happy with his Indian origins. B. He set about rectifying this grave injustice by making his house in his own image of a country manor. C. Fate had been unfair to him; if he had his wish, he would have been a count or ... s undoing. ACDB ABDC ACBD DABD

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. Alex had never been happy with his Indian origins.B. He set about rectifying this grave injustice by making his hous...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

324 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1167

CAT 1998 | Question: 23
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. The fact the he could find absolutely nothing to substantiate their wild claims made no difference. B. We always gave the poor man a cup of tea, and he grew quite fond of some of the animals. C. ... authorities. D. On an average, twice a week, the poor inspector was forced to come up to the house. DBAC CDAB ADBC CADB

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. The fact the he could find absolutely nothing to substantiate their wild claims made no difference.B. We always gave...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

4.9k views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 18, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1168

CAT 1998 | Question: 22
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. A large number of intellectuals believe that the North is using its military and economic powers to force unequal contracts on the South. B. The make-believe ethical issue of the sanctity of law camouflages ... law - one of the useful means to implement ethics - has fouled the ethicality of the ends. DACB CBDA ACBD BDAC

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. A large number of intellectuals believe that the North is using its military and economic powers to force unequal co...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

392 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1169

CAT 1998 | Question: 21
Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph. A. However, the real challenge today is unlearning, which is much harder. B. But the new world of business behaves differently from the world in which we grew up. C. Learning is important for both people and ... ;mental model" that we've used over the years to make sense. DBCA CADB DACB CBDA

Rearrange these parts to form a coherent paragraph.A. However, the real challenge today is unlearning, which is much harder.B. But the new world of business behaves diffe...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

366 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1170

CAT 1998 | Question: 20
Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. A market for Indian art has existed ever since the international art scene sprang to life. A. But interest in architectural concepts ... to the big boys, who entertain the Italians and the French, cutting deals worth lakhs in warehouse worth crores. BCAD DCBA ACBD CABD

Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. A market for Indian art has existed ever since the international...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

314 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1171

CAT 1998 | Question: 19
Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. The problem of improving Indian agriculture is both a sociological and an administrative one. A. It also appears that there is a direct relationship between ... in the vast segment of rural India. 6. When it starts marching, India will fly. DABC CDBA ACDB ABCD

Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. The problem of improving Indian agriculture is both a sociologic...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

295 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1172

CAT 1998 | Question: 18
Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. Matrilineal systems of land inheritance advantaged women in many respects, especially in granting them economic and social security. A. Women, in particular, ... meant that they were unlikely to be the ones directing the changes. BDCA CDBA CDAB CADB

Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. Matrilineal systems of land inheritance advantaged women in many...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

256 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1173

CAT 1998 | Question: 17
Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. Buddhism is a way to salvation. A. But Buddhism is more severely analytical. B. In the Christian tradition, there is also ... into component parts and instants, a stream of events. 6. In modern terminology, Buddhist doctrine is reductionist. BCAD ADBC CBAD CDAB

Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. Buddhism is a way to salvation.A. But Buddhism is more severely ...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

371 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1174

CAT 1998 | Question: 16
Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. Why are horses the same? A. It may be old and lame, and in time it will die. B. A particular horse flows', naturally. C. But there is something all horses have in ... form' of the horse is eternal and immutable. DCAB CABD CBDA DCBA

Arrange sentences A, B, C, D between sentences $1$ and $6$ to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. Why are horses the same?A. It may be old and lame, and in time i...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

283 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1175

CAT 1998 | Question: 15
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. Every one will admit that swindling one's fellow beings is a necessary practice; upon it is based really sound commercial success: _______________ Sell what you cannot buy back ... to another at a higher price. Buy cheap and sell dear Sell what you can: do not buy from a competition.

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.Every one will admit that swindling one’s fellow beings is a necessary practice; ...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

284 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1176

CAT 1998 | Question: 14
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. Most political leaders acquire their position by causing a large number of people to believe that these leaders are ___________ by altruistic desires. Actuated Convinced Categorized Led

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.Most political leaders acquire their position by causing a large number of people t...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

224 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1177

CAT 1998 | Question: 13
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. Science is a sort of news agency comparable ________ to other news agencies. Principally in principle in principal in spirit and form

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.Science is a sort of news agency comparable ________ to other news agencies.Princip...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

288 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1178

CAT 1998 | Question: 12
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. To a greater or lesser degree, all the civilised countries of the world are made up of a small class of rulers, _________ and of a large class of ... Powerfully corrupt, pointless crusaders. Corrupted by too much power, corrupted by too much passive obedience. Who are ruled, who ruled.

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.To a greater or lesser degree, all the civilised countries of the world are made up...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

329 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1179

CAT 1998 | Question: 11
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. Simple arithmetic tells us that there is more ___________ than____________. imitation, innovation improvisation, improvement impracticality, knowledge improbability, probability

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.Simple arithmetic tells us that there is more ___________ than____________.imitatio...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

330 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1180

CAT 1998 | Question: 10
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. The telephone symbolises that awkward _______ in all communication technologies; while it __________ to bring us together, it keeps us apart. paradox, needs irony, intends paradox, tries irony, wishes

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.The telephone symbolises that awkward _______ in all communication technologies; wh...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

314 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1181

CAT 1998 | Question: 9
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. No doubt, it was our own government but it was being run on borrowed ideas, using ________ solutions. Worn out Second hand Impractical Appropriate

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.No doubt, it was our own government but it was being run on borrowed ideas, using _...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

260 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1182

CAT 1998 | Question: 8
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. The interest generated by the soccer World Cup is __________ compared to the way cricket ___________ the nation. milder, fascinates lukewarm, electrifies tepid, inspires unusual, grips

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.The interest generated by the soccer World Cup is __________ compared to the way cr...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

312 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1183

CAT 1998 | Question: 7
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. The safest general characterisation of the European philosophical tradition as it has developed up to now, with all its diverse proponents, is that it consists of a Plato. Series of footnotes to Set of prologues to Collection of chapters on String of commentaries to

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.The safest general characterisation of the European philosophical tradition as it h...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

219 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 17, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1184

CAT 1998 | Question: 6
Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words. In pursuance of their decision to resist what they saw as anti-labour policies, the company employee’s union launched agitation to ___________. Show their virility Reaffirm their commitment to the company Bring down the government Demonstrate their strength

Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using the most appropriate word or words.In pursuance of their decision to resist what they saw as anti-labour policies, the...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

417 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1185

CAT 1998 | Question: 5
Select the option that best replaces the underlined part. Many people mistake familiar for a vulgar style and suppose that to write without affectation is to write a random speed. Is to write at random Is to write randomly Is to write fast Is to do speed writing.

Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.Many people mistake familiar for a vulgar style and suppose that to write without affectation is to write a rando...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

233 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1186

CAT 1998 | Question: 3
Select the option that best replaces the underlined part The eighth-century revival of Byzantine learning is an inexplicable phenomenon, and its economic and military precursors have yet to be discovered. A phenomenon yet to be discovered A phenomenon incompletely explained. An inexplicable phenomenon An unidentifiable phenomenon.

Select the option that best replaces the underlined partThe eighth-century revival of Byzantine learning is an inexplicable phenomenon, and its economic and military prec...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

253 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1187

CAT 1998 | Question: 2
Select the option that best replaces the underlined part. I think Ronnie had something useful to say, however, he was unable to communicate his viewpoint to a sceptical audience. He did not change the minds of a knowledgeable public The people were willing to accept his ideas He failed to convince a suspicious congregation He could not convince the doubting audience

Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.I think Ronnie had something useful to say, however, he was unable to communicate his viewpoint to a sceptical au...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

360 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

0 votes

1 answer

1188

CAT 1998 | Question: 1
Select the option that best replaces the underlined part. British Airspace has been focusing on building European links. Concentrating on creating European links Pursuing ways of building European connectivity. Stressing on building European links Focusing on forging European links

Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.British Airspace has been focusing on building European links.Concentrating on creating European linksPursuing wa...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

1.0k views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

0 votes

0 answers

1189

CAT 1998 | Question: 4
Select the option that best replaces the underlined part. Bureaucrats may also well be advised to deal with service headquarters as representatives of the government and not behave as their bosses. May also well be advised Should know their limits when they have May have to remember May need to learn how

Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.Bureaucrats may also well be advised to deal with service headquarters as representatives of the government and n...

makhdoom ghaya

8.1k points

483 views

makhdoom ghaya asked Apr 16, 2017

1 votes

0 answers

1190

What is the correct interpretation
Consider the statement X times more products than it produced on Previous day Suppose y products are produced in the previous day , then does this mean yX yX+y Had this been the statement "A's age is X times more than ... -than http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/30060/is-four-times-more-grammatically-correct-and-if-so-what-precisely-does-it-m

Consider the statementX times more products than it produced on Previous day Suppose y products are produced in the previous day , then does this meanyXyX+yHad this been ...

pC

314 points

427 views

pC asked Jan 17, 2017

2 votes

2 answers

1191

What does 'which' refer to ?
Consider the following sentence Consider a uniprocessor system executing three tasks T1,T2 and T3 each of which is composed of an infinite sequence of jobs which arrive periodically at intervals of 3, 7 and 20 milliseconds, respectively. What does the ... I need to know what does which referring to as well as the value of T1 according to your interpretation of which

Consider the following sentenceConsider a uniprocessor system executing three tasks T1,T2 and T3 each of which is composed of an infinite sequence of jobs which arrive pe...

pC

314 points

959 views

pC asked Jan 10, 2017

0 votes

1 answer

1192

Please tell this easy question having a big doubt #English Aptitude

Tell the correct word with Correct Reason.This is the man $\textbf{who/whom}$ we thought guilty proved to be innocent.

LavTheRawkstar

40 points

633 views

LavTheRawkstar asked Jan 6, 2017

0 votes

1 answer

1193

Spot The error in the sentence
The Elephant agrees to go (a)/ to the hidden lake which (b)/ was located in (c) / the middle of the jungle (d)/No error (e)

The Elephant agrees to go (a)/ to the hidden lake which (b)/ was located in (c) / the middle of the jungle (d)/No error (e)

shivanisrivarshini

1.9k points

1.2k views

shivanisrivarshini asked Oct 10, 2016

0 votes

1 answer

1194

Laughing stock
Laughing Stock One of four options is closest to its meaning Someone who likes to crack jokes Someone who is an object of laughter Someone who is treated as ridiculous Someone who is always laughing

Laughing StockOne of four options is closest to its meaningSomeone who likes to crack jokesSomeone who is an object of laughterSomeone who is treated as ridiculousSomeone...

shivanisrivarshini

1.9k points

540 views

shivanisrivarshini asked Jul 28, 2016

1 votes

1 answer

1195

GATE 2014-EC3 5
In which of the following options will the expression P < M be definitely true? M < R > P > S M > S < P < F Q < M < F = P P = A < R < M

In which of the following options will the expression P < M be definitely true?M < R P SM S < P < FQ < M < F = PP = A < R < M

srestha

5.2k points

1.4k views

srestha asked Jun 27, 2016

2 votes

1 answer

1196

GATE 2014-EC3 2
The value of one U.S. dollar is $65$ Indian Rupees today, compared to $60$ last year. The Indian Rupee has ____________. depressed depreciated appreciated stabilized

The value of one U.S. dollar is $65$ Indian Rupees today, compared to $60$ last year. The Indian Rupee has ____________.depresseddepreciatedappreciatedstabilized

srestha

5.2k points

1.1k views

srestha asked Jun 27, 2016

2 votes

1 answer

1197

GATE 2014 EC3 1
“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.” Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence? India is a union of 28 states and 7 union territories. India has a population of over 1.1 billion. India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects. The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.

“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.” Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?India is a union of ...

srestha

5.2k points

1.6k views

srestha asked Jun 23, 2016

3 votes

2 answers

1198

GATE 2014 -3 EC
While receiving the award , the scientist said "I feel vindicated". Which of the following closest in meaning the word vindicated? punished substantiated appreciated chastened

While receiving the award , the scientist said "I feel vindicated". Which of the following closest in meaning the word vindicated?punished substantiated appreciated ch...

srestha

5.2k points

1.3k views

srestha asked Jun 5, 2016

2 votes

2 answers

1199

GATE 2014-2 EC
After the discussion Tom said to me ,"Please revert!". He expects me to ________________ retract get back to him move in reverse retreat

After the discussion Tom said to me ,"Please revert!". He expects me to ________________retract get back to him move in reverseretreat

srestha

5.2k points

1.2k views

srestha asked Jun 5, 2016

3 votes

2 answers

1200

GATE 2014-1 EC
Which of the following options is the closest to the word underlined in the sentence below: In a democracy , everybody has the freedom to disagree with the government dissent descent decent decadent

Which of the following options is the closest to the word underlined in the sentence below:In a democracy , everybody has the freedom to disagree with the governmentdisse...

srestha

5.2k points

885 views

srestha asked Jun 5, 2016

tags	tag:apple
author	user:martin
title	title:apple
content	content:apple
exclude	-tag:apple
force match	+apple
views	views:100
score	score:10
answers	answers:2
is accepted	isaccepted:true
is closed	isclosed:true