Directions (1-10): In the following two passages from question number 1 to 10, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer.
It is that time of the year when score cards and cut-off (1) determine one's future. While (2) and stress levels are likely to increase, remember it is not the end of the (3). Apparently, numbers may seem to be the magic potion, but an average score is no reason to give up. Luckily, times have changed and options are many. Recruitment criteria, too, have changed with soft skills and a (4) attitude dominating the employment world.
We all have (5) and dreams, but it is not necessary that all of them will be (6). So, though you may have always aspired to study in a particular (7), your scores may go against you. Accepting reality is the first step to mental (8). Get real and accept that the marks are not going to change, nor is the competition going to get less tough. However, make sure that you opt for the programme/course of your (9). Be wise and do not get obsessed with a particular college or course due to peer (10), prestige or social status. These are temporary signature tags not worth the tension or stress.
Q1 Choose the correct option for (1).
A. lists
B. names
C. grades
D. classes
Q2 Choose the correct option for (2).
A. curious
B. low
C. anxiety
D. high
Q3 Choose the correct option for (3).
A. world
B. state
C. nation
D. place
Q4 Choose the correct option for (4).
A. negative
B. pessimistic
C. sceptic
D. positive
Q5 Choose the correct option for (5).
A. ambitious
B. aspirations
C. fictitious
D. malicious
Q6 Choose the correct option for (6).
A. punish
B. finish
C. realised
D. accomplish
Q7 Choose the correct option for (7).
A. college
B. town
C. village
D. city
Q8 Choose the correct option for (8).
A. chaos
B. dispute
C. fued
D. peace
Q9 Choose the correct option for (9).
A. want
B. choice
C. desiring
D. capacity
Q10 Choose the correct option for (10).
A. force
B. choice
C. wish
D. pressure
Answers :-
Q.1 (A)
Q.2 (C)
Q.3 (A)
Q.4 (D)
Q.5 (B)
Q.6 (C)
Q.7 (A)
Q.8 (D)
Q.9 (B)
Q.10 (D)