Aptitude Test

 
Questions = 70; time limit = 70 minutes. Correct answer carry one mark and wrong answer
carry 0.25 marks. Offline (paper & pen) test.
Verbal section (25 questions-25min)
 
Directions for Questions 1-5: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on
the basis of the information provided in the passage. Work expands so as to fill the time
available for its completion. The general recognition of this fact is shown in the proverbial
phrase, It is the busiest man who has time to spare. Thus, an elderly lady at leisure can
spend the entire day writing a postcard to her niece. An hour will be spent in writing a
postcard, another hunting for spectacles, half an hour to search for the address, an hour
and a quarter in composition and twenty minutes in deciding whether or not to take an
umbrella when goingto the pillar box in the street. The total effort that could occupy a busy
man for three minutes, all told may in this fashion leave another person completely
exhausted after a day of doubt, anxiety and toil.
 
1. What happens when the time to be spent on some work increases? 
A) the work is done smoothly.      B) the work is done
leisurely.                                                        C) work consumes all the time.         D) The
work needs additional time.   
Ans: C
 
2. Explain the sentence: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion’. 
A) The more work there is to be done , the more time needed.
B) whatever time is available for a given amount of work, all of it will be used.
C) If you have more time you can do some work.
D) If you have some important work to do, you should always have some additional time.
Ans: B 
 
3. Who is the person likely to take more time to do work. 
A) a busy man. B) a man of leisure. C) an elderly person. D)an exhausted person
Ans: B 
 
4. What is the total time spent by the elderly lady in writing a postcard? 
A) Three minutes. B) four hours and five minutes. C) half day D)the entire day.
Ans: D 
 
5. What does the expression ‘pillar box’ stand for? 
A) a box attached to the pillar. B) a box in the pillar C) box office. D) a pillar type postbox.
Ans: D 
 
Directions for Questions 6-10: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on
the basis of the
information provided in the passage. According to Albert Einstein the non mathematician, is
seized by a mysterious shuddering when he hears of 'four-dimensional' things, he is seized
by a feeling, which is very similar to the thoughts awakened by the occult. And at the same
time the statement that the world in which we live is a four-dimensional space - time
continuum is quite a common place statement.
 
This might lead to an argument regarding the use of the term ''commonplace'' by Einstein.
Yet the difficulty lies more in the wording than the ideas. Einstein's concept of the universe
as a four-dimensional space-time continuum becomes plain and clear, when what he means
by ''continuum'' becomes clear. A continuum is something that is continuous, A ruler, for
example, is a one-dimensional space continuum. Most rulers are divided into inches and
frwasLions, scaled down to one-sixteenth of an inch.
 
Will it be possible to conceive a ruler, which is calibrated to a millionth or billionth of an
inch. In theory there is no reason why the steps from point to point should not be even
smaller. What distinguishes a continuum is the fWASL that the space between any two
points can be sub-divided into an infinite number of smaller divisions.
 
A railroad track is a one-dimensional space continuum and on it the engineer of a train can
describe his position at any time by citing a single co-ordinate point - i.e., a station or a
milestone. A sea captain, however, has to worry about two dimensions. The surface of the
sea is a two-dimensional continuum and the co-ordinate points by which sailor fixes his
positions in his two dimensional continuum are latitude and longitude. An airplane pilot
guides his plane through a three - dimensional continuum, hence he has to consider not
only latitude and longitude, but also his height above the ground. The continuum of an
airplane pilot constitutes space as we perceive it. In other words, the space of our world is a
three-dimensional continuum.
 
Just indicating its position in space is not enough while describing any physical event, which
involves motion. How position changes in time also needs to be mentioned. Thus to give an
accurate picture of the operation of a New York-Chicago express, one must mention not
only that it goes from New-York to Albany to Syracuse to Cleveland to Toledo to Chicago,
but also the times at which it touches each of those points. This can be done either by
means of a timetable or a visual chart. If the miles between New York and Chicago are
plotted horizontally on a piece of ruled paper and the hours and minutes are plotted
vertically, then a diagonal line properly drawn across the page illustrates the progress of the
train in two-dimensional space-time continuum. This type of graphic representation is
familiar to most newspaper readers; a stock market chart, for example, pictures financial
events in a two-dimensional dollar-time continuum. Similarly for the best picturisation of the
flight of an airplane from New York to Los Angeles a four dimensional space  time continuum
is essential. The latitude, longitude and altitude will only make sense to the traffic manager
of the airline if the time co - ordinate is also mentioned. Therefore time is the fourth
dimension. If a flight has to be looked at, perceived as a whole, it wouldn't work if it is
broken down into a series of disconnected take - offs, climbs, glides, and landing, it needs
to be looked at and perceived as a continuous four- dimensional space - time continuum
curve. 
 
Following are some  sample questions on this passage: 
 
The significant feature of a continuum, according to the passage, revolves around The
divisibility of the interval between any two points. An ordinary ruler's caliber for marking Its
unending curve Its lucid from providing comprehensibility to the non-scientists as well It's
variety of co-ordinates.
Answer: A 
 
The purpose of this passage is to highlight the point that Plots and sea captains have
something in common Stock market charts may be helpful to physicists The fourth
dimension is time. Non-mathematician's are often afraid of the commonplace There is a
marked quality to distance
Answer: C 
 
According to the passage, an airlines traffic manager depends upon all of the following
EXCEPT latitude altitude the time co-ordinate longitude the continuous curve in co four
Answer: E 
 
The underlying tone of this selection is persuasive deferential candid instructive gently
condescending
Answer: D 

According to the author if on wishes portray a physical event in which motion plays a role-
one has to Make use of a time-table Indicate how position changes in time Be conversant
with the scientist's theories Describe it graphically Be aware of altitude, latitude and
longitude
Answer: B 
 
Directions for Questions 11-12: Read each sentence to find if there is any grammatical
error in it. If there is any error, it will be only one part of the sentence.  The number or
alphabet of that part is your answer.(Disregard punctuation errors if any)
11. I never have / visited / or intend to visit / foreign countries /        
     A                    B                   C                         D
Ans: C
12. The clothes / were neatly / hanged /on the cloth line.     
     A                     B              C                D
Ans:C
 
Directions for Questions 13-15: One of the four sentences given in each question is
grammatically wrong . Find the incorrect sentence.

13. A)  Our followers are but a handful. B)  Neither he nor I was there. C)  Many a glorious
deeds were done. D) Everyone of the boys loves to ride.
Ans: C
 
14. A)  She had finished her work when I met her. B)  Do you believe in God? C)  He cut his
hand with a knife. D)  He challenged me for a duel.
Ans: D
 
15. A)  Sumit is my elder brother. B)  He is two years younger to me. C) He is the eldest
man of this village. D) Ravi is five years older than me.
Ans: C
 
Directions for Questions 16-20: In each of the following questions, some sentence are
given which are on the same theme. decide which sentence is the most preferable with
respect to grammar; meaning and usage, suitable for formal writing in English. Find the
correct sentence.

16. A) From which train did you come?

B) A series of incidents have taken place.
C) It is a five men committee.
D) This pronunciation is peculiar to Bengalis.
Ans: D
 
17. A)  They have placed order for books.
B) He has applied for lectureship.
C) The river has overflown its bank.
D) Give me rupees two and a half.
Ans: D
 
18. A) The proceeds of the charity show are for riot victims
B) He asked Ajay and I to go.
C) The weather of this place does not suit me.
D) Either Rajesh or his friends has done it.
Ans: A
 
19. A) It is far too hard an essay for me to attempt.
B) It is too far hard an essay to attempt for me.
C) Too far it is an essay hard for me to attempt.
D) It is too hard an essay for me to far attempt
Ans:D
 
20. A) Hoping to be hearing from you, I remain yours sincerely.
B) Hoping to hear from you, I remain yours sincerely.
C) Hoping to have heard from you, I sincerely remain yours.
D) Sincerely I remain yours hoping to be hearing from you.
Ans: B
 
Directions for Questions 21-25: In each of the following questions, a paragraph or a
sentence has been broken up into different parts. The parts have been scrambled and
numbered as given below.  Choose the correct order of these parts from the given
alternatives.
 
21.  1) I     2)do    3)  a    4)  of    5) in     6)  lot    7)  reading    8) my    9) time    10) free
A.  1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 10, 8, 9          B.  1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 7, 5, 8, 10, 9                  
C.  1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 4, 5, 8, 10, 9          D.  1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 8, 10, 9
Ans: D
 
22.  1) on to     2) seat   3)  evening    4)  Edinburgh    5)the     6)  booked    7)  flight    8)
a    9) time    10)to
A.  9, 6, 8, 2, 1, 5, 3, 7, 10, 4     B.  9, 6, 8, 1, 2, 5, 3, 7, 10,
4                                                         C.  9, 3, 8, 2, 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 4     D.  9, 6, 1, 2, 5,
8, 3, 7, 10, 4
Ans: A
 
23. 1) I     2) my   3)  leg    4)  to    5)hire     6)  gardener    7)  when    8) a    9) had    10)
I    11) broke
A. 1, 9, 4, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 3, 2          B.  1, 9, 4, 5, 11, 6, 8, 10, 7, 2, 3
C.  1, 9, 4, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 2, 3         D.  1, 4, 9, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 2, 3
Ans: C
 
24. 1) She     2) trust   3)  Don't    4)  because    5)is     6) her    7) lying   
A. 1, 5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7       B.  3, 2, 6, 4, 1, 5, 7      
C.  3, 2, 6, 4, 1, 5, 7      D.  3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 7
Ans: B
 
25. 1) rent     2)a   3)  has    4)  room    5)in     6) house    7)  she    8) to    9) rent  
A. 7, 3, 2, 4, 1, 8, 5, 9, 6   B.  7, 3, 1, 4, 8, 2, 5, 9, 6 
C.  7, 3, 2, 4, 8, 1, 5, 9, 6  D.  7, 3, 2, 4, 8, 1, 5, 6, 9
Ans: C
 
Aanalytical section (25 Questions - 30 mins)Directions for Questions 1-5: There are five
friends Sachin, Kunal, Mohit, Anuj and Rohan. Sachin ia shorter than Kunal but taller than
Rohan. Mohit is tallest. Anuj is a little shorter than Kunal an little taller than Sachin.
1. Who is the shortest?
(a) Rohan     (b) Sachin     (c) Anuj   (d) Kunal     (e) None of these
Ans: A
 
2. If they stand in the order of their heights, who will be in the middle?
(a) Kunal     (b) Rohan     (c) Sachin  (d) Anuj      (e) None of these
Ans: D
 
3. If they stand in the order of increasing heights, who will be the second?
(a) Anuj         (b) Sachin         (c) Rohan  (d) Kunal         (e) None of these
Ans: B
 
4. Who is the second tallest?
(a) Sachin         (b) Kunal         (c) Anuj   (d) Rohan         (e) None of these
Ans: B
 
5. Who is taller than Anuj but shorter than Mohit?
(a) Kunal             (b) Rohan         (c) Sachin  (d)Date Inadequate         (e) None
Ans: A
 
Directions for Questions 6-10:
6. A group of friends goes for dinner and gets bill of Rs 2400 . Two of them says that they
have forgotten their purse so remaining  make an extra contribution of Rs 100 to pay up the
bill. Tell the no. of person in that group.
Ans - 8 person  
 
7. Given the following functions (1) f(n a b c ) = ac if n=1      (2) f(n a b c) = f( n-1 a c b) +
f( 1 a b c) + f( n-1 b a c ) if n > 1      Then what is the value f( 2 a b c ) = ?
Ans: f( 2 a c b ) = ab + ac + bc.
 
8. There are 600 tennis players 4% wear wrist band on one wrist Of the remaining, 25%
wear wrist bands on both hands How many players don't wear a wrist band?
Ans. 432 
 
9. Three types of tea the a,b,c costs Rs. 95/kg,100/kg and70/kg respectively. How many
kgs of each should be blended to produce 100 kg of mixture worth Rs.90/kg, given that the
quntities of band c are equal
70,15,15  50,25,25  60,20,20  40,30,30
Ans. B
 
10. If all the 6 are replaced by 9, then the algebraic sum of all the numbers from 1 to
100(both inclusive) varies by
Ans: 330
 
Directions for Questions 11-15: Each question given below has a problem and two
statements numbered
I and II  giving certain information. You have to decide if the information given in the
statements are sufficient for answering    the problem. Indicate your answer as
(a) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(b) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(c) If the data in either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(d) If the data even in both the  statements together are not sufficient to answer the
question;
(e) If the data in both the statements together are needed; 
 
11. A) The boy regretted that he had spend a greater part of his vacation in the chair with a
plastered leg.
B) With a plastered leg, the boy regretted that he had spent a greater part of his vacation in
the chair
C) The boy regretted that a plastered leg he had spent a greater part of his vacation in the
chair.
D) The boy with a plastered leg regretted that he had spent a greater part of his vacation in
the chair.
Ans: C
 
12.  A) If You will pay heed to the small details, the general plans will surely succeed.
B) If you pay heed to the small details, the general plans will surely succeed.
C) If you would heed the small details, the general plans would have succeed.
D) If you heeded to the small details, the general plans would surely succeed.
Ans: B
 
13. A) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sunshine on a river bank as long as
90 feet.
B) It is a pleasure to see an alligator as long as 90 feet basking in the sunshine on a river
bank
C) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sunshine as long as 90 feet  on a river
bank
D) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking as long as 90 feet in the sunshine on a river
bank.
Ans: B
 
14. A) There will be a meeting in the long room at 4 o'clock of all the boys who play cricket
and football.
B) There will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and football in the long room at 4
o'clock.
C) There will be in the long room at 4 o'clock a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and
football
D) In the long room at 4 o'closk there will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and
football.
Ans: D
 
15. A) We had in this village, some twenty years ago, an idiot boy, whom I well remember,
who from a child showed strong propensity for bees. 
B) Some twenty years ago, we had an idiot boy in this village, who from a child showed
strong propensity for bees, whom I well remember.
C) We had an idiot boy, whom I well remember, who from a child showed strong propensity
for bees, in this village some twenty years ago.
D) In this village, we had an idiot boy some twenty years ago, who from a child showed
strong propensity for bees, whom I well remember.
Ans: A
 
Directions for Questions 16-20: Convert the given binary numbers.
16.  (11111011)2=  (   )8       
Ans: (373)8
 
17.  (11011110110010101101)2 = (  )16       
Ans: (DECAD)16
 
18.  ( 11010101)2  = (   )10      
Ans: (213)10
 
19. (11100111)2 = (        )8     
Ans: (347)8
 
20.  (1100010101010010001)2 = (  )8      
Ans: (1425221)8
 
Questions 21-25: A cube painted red on two adjecent faces and black on the faces
opposite to the red faces and green on the remaining faces is cut into sixty-four smaller
cubes of equal size.
21. How many cubes are there which have no face painted?
A) 0         B) 4           C) 8         D)6
Ans: C
 
22. How many cubes have only one face painted?
A) 8           B) 16        C) 24       D)32
Ans: C
 
23. How many cubes have less than three faces painted?
A) 80          B) 24        C) 28       D)48
Ans: D
 
24. How many cubes are there with three faces painted?
A) 4        B) 8        C) 16       D)24
Ans: B
 
25. How many cubes have  one face green and one of the adjacent faces black o red?
A) 8          B) 16        C) 24       D)28
Ans:C
 
Reasoning section (20 Questions- 20 mins) 
Directions for Questions 1-4: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer
 
(A) If only conclusion I follows;
(B) If only conclusion II follows;
(C) If either I or II follows;
(D) If neither I nor II follows and
(E) If both I and II follow.
1. Statements: Most clocks are fans some fans are walls conclusions:
I. Some walls are fans        II. Some clocks are walls
Ans: D
 
2. Statements: All birds are dogs some dogs are cats Conclusions:
I. Some cats are not dogs               II. All dogs are not birds
Ans: D
 
3. Statements: Some fools are intelligent some intelligent are great Conclusions:
I. Some fools are great          II. All great are intelligent.
Ans: D
 
4. Statements: All Men are married some men are educated Conclusions:
I. Some married are educated       II. Some educated are married.
Ans: E
 
Directions for Questions 5-6: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts. 
 
5. Statements: All bags are chalks. All chalks are bottles. Conclusions: 
I. Some bottles are bags. II.  All bags are bottles  III. All bottles are bags  IV. Some chalks
are not bags
A) Only I , II and IV follow    B) Only I , III and IV follow.  C) Only II, III and IV follow.    
D)   All Follow    E)  none of these
Ans: A
6. Statements: Some trees are buses.  All buses are hats
Conclusions: I Some trees are hats   II.  Some hats are trees         
                  III. All hats are buses    IV.  Some buses are hats 
 
A) None follow s                     B)  Only I, II and IV follow. 
C) Only II , III and IV follow.    D) All Follow        E)  none of these
Ans: B
 
Directions(7-15): In each of the following questions one word is different from the rest.
Find out the word which does not belong to the group
 
7.  A ) Yokel   B) Upshot   C) Lout   D) Bumpkin
Ans: B
 
8.  A) Sofa B) Bed C) Diwan D) Chair E) Table
Ans: B
 
9.  A) Keraunophobia   B) Tonitrophobia   C) Phonophobia   D) Astraphobia
Ans: C
 
10.  A) HB B) ZU C) NI D) TO E) PK
Ans: (A)
 
11.  A) Printer B) Author  C) Publisher D) Correspondent E) Reader
Ans: (E)
 
12. A) EQL B) BHF C) KTI D) SXD E) JWM
Ans: (D)
 
13. A) Curd B) Butter  C) Oil  D) cream
Ans: C
14. A) Poland   B) Greece C) Spain   D) Korea
Ans: D
 
15. A) Copper   B) Tin C) Brass   D) ZInc
Ans: C
 
16. Mr. A, Miss B, Mr. C and Miss D are sitting around a table and discussing their trades.
1. Mr. A sits opposite to cook      2. Miss b sits right to the barber.
3. The washer man is on the left of the tailor 4. Miss D sits opposite Mr. C hat are the trades
of A and B?
A. Tailor and Barber            B. Tailor and cook  C. Barber  and cook     D.  washer man and
cook
Ans: B
 
17.  In a pile of 10 books, there are 3 of History, 3 of Hindi, 2 of mathematics and 2 of
English. Taking from above, there is an English book between a history and mathematics
book, a history book between a mathematics and an English  book, a Hindi book between an
English and a mathematics book, a mathematics book between two Hindi books and two
Hindi books between a Mathematic and a History book. Book of which subject is at the sixth
position from top?      
 
A. English     B. Hindi    B. Mathematics         C. History
Ans: B
 
18.  On a man's tombstone, it is said that one sixth of his life was spent in childhood and
one twelfth as a teenager. One seventh of his life passed between the time he became an
adult and the time he married; five years later, his son was born. Alas, the son died four
years before he did. He lived to be twice as old as his son did. How old did the man live to
be?
Ans: 84 years
 
19.  What two numbers have a product of 48 and, when the larger number is divided by the
smaller, a quotient of 3?
Ans: 4 and 12
 
20.  A drove of sheep and chickens have a total of 99 heads and feet. There are twice as
many chickens as sheep. How many of each are there?
Ans: Nine sheep and eighteen chickens. 
                               
Test Paper :10
 Paper Type     : Aptitude - English
 Test Date        : 2  November  2010 
 Test Location  : Bangalore
 Posted By        : Soumik

Below are the few important grammatical rules which may be required to review to solve
English aptitude paper in any MNCs
 
1. Possessive case

Possessive case is generally used with living things e.g. the governor’s bodyguard.

But is also used with personified objects:

e.g.  India’s heroes, nature’s law etc.

2.  Comparison of adjectives:

1)  Adjectives ending in –or are followed by the preposition to(not than); as,
Inferior, superior, prior, anterior, posterior, senior, junior.

e.g.

Hari is inferior to rama in intelligence

He is junior to all of his colleagues.

2) In comparing two things or classes of things the comparative should be used; as, Of
Mumbai and Madras the former is wealthier.

Of two evils, choose the less (not least).

Note:  later and latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. Elder and eldest are
used only of person, not of animals or thing. Older and oldest are used of both persons and
things.

3. Personal pronouns

There is a general construction

e.g.
You and I have done our duty.
You and hari have idled away your time.
He and I can never pull on together.

i.e the construction is- “you and I” not “I and you” ,”you and he” not “he and you”  ,”he and
I” not “I and he”    

mind it.
4. Mood

Subjunctive mood:

a. past subjunctive is used

1) After the verb wish to indicate a situation which is unreal or contrary to fact: as,

I wish I knew his name.   (= I’m sorry I don’t know his name.)
She wishes the car belonged to you.

2) After if, to express improbability or unreality in the present: as;

If I were you I should not do that (but I am not you, and never can be)
If we started now we would be in time (but we can’t start now)

3) After as if/though, to indicate unreality or improbability: as,

He orders me as if I were his wife (but I am not).

He walks as though he were drunk (but he is not).

5. Tense

This is a very vital part in grammar & also for apti.

6. Agreement of the verb with the subject

1) If the singular subjects are preceded by each and every the verb usually singular:as’

Every boy and girl was ready.

Every man, woman and child was lost.

2) Two or more singular subjects connected by or, nor, either….or, neither...Nor take a verb
in the singular: as,

Either abdul or amir has stolen the watch.

Neither rama nor his sister was there.

3) When subjects joined by or,nor are of different numbers, the verb must be plural, and
the plural subject must be placed next the verb ;as,

Rama and his brothers have done this.

4) When the subjects joined by  or or nor are of different persons,the verb agrees with the
nearer ; as,

Either he or I am mistaken.
Neither you nor he is mistaken.
5) Either, neither, each, everyone, many a, must be followed by a singular verb; as,

Each of the substances is found in India.

Many a man has done so.

6) Words joined to a singular subject by ‘with’, ‘together with’, ‘in addition to’, or ‘as well
as’, etc.,are parenthetical, and therefore do not affect the number of the verb ; as,

The chief, with all his men, was massacred.

Rama, as well as hari and govind, likes hot curry.

7. The participle

Hearing the noise, the boy woke up. The word hearing qualifies the noun boy as an
adjective does.
It is formed from the verb hear, and governs an object. Participle is called a verbal
adjective.

a. Present participle

We met a girl carrying a basket of flowers.

b. Past participle

Driven by hunger, he stole a piece of bread.

c. Perfect participle

Having rested, we continued our journey.

The wind having failed, the crew set to work with a will.

1) Since the participle is a verb-adjective it must be attached to some noun or pronoun ; in

other words it must always have a proper ‘subject of reference’.

The following sentences are incorrect:

Being a very hot day, I remained at my tent.

Entering the room, the light was quite dazzling.
 
The correct sentences are:
 
It being a very hot day, I remained at my tent.
Entering the room, I found the light quite dazzling.
 
More examples:
 
Sword being in hand, he rushed on the jailor.
Breakfast having been over, we went out for a walk.
8. The gerund

Gerund is verb-noun
 
Few examples;
 
I heard of his having gained a prize.
He is desirous of being praised.
I hope you will excuse my (not me) leaving early.
We rejoiced at his (not him) being promoted.

9. Auxiliaries

This is another important chapter in grammar.

A sentence construction:
 
You should have been more careful. (Should + perfect infinitive indicates a past obligation
that was not fulfilled).
He should be in the library now. (Expresses probability).
 
Note: Follow the auxiliaries (will/would, can/could, may/might etc .

10. Position of adverbs

As a general rule, the word only should be placed immediately before the word it modifies;
as,
I worked only 2 sums.

11. Preposition

1) Since is used before a noun or phrase denoting some point of time, and is preceded by a
verb in the perfect tenses ;as,

I have eaten nothing since yesterday.

Ha has been ill since Monday last.

2) From is used with non-perfect tenses; as,

He will join school from tomorrow.

I commenced work from 1st January.

3) For is used with a period of time; as,

He has been ill for 5 days.

4) In before a noun denoting a period of time, means at the end of; within means before
the end of; as,
I shall return in an hour.
I shall return within an hour.

5) Beside means by the side of, while besides means in addition to.

6) The prepositions for, from, in, on are often omitted before nouns of place or time; as,

We did it last week, I can’t walk a yard, wait a minute.

7) In and at are used in speaking of things at rest; to and into are used in speaking of
things in motion; as,

He is in bed.
He ran to school.             ,He jumped into the river.

8) On is used in speaking of things at rest, and upon the things in motion; as,

He sat on a chair.                     , The cat sprang upon the table.

9) Till is used of time, and to is used of place; as,

I slept till eight o’clock.            , He walked to the end of the street.

10) With often denotes the instrument and by the agent; as,

He killed two birds with one shot.

He was stabbed by a lunatic with a dagger.

11) But- as a rule is a conjunction. When used as a preposition but means “except”, “with
the exception of”; as,

What can he do but die.

All is lost but honor.

Note: also take a look at the prepositions that shows some most common relation to some
words; as,

1) Place:

Went about the world, leaned against a wall, tour round the world, put pen to paper, stand
without the gate.

(2) Time: by three o’clock, ten minutes to twelve, on Monday.

(3) Agency, instrumentality:

Sent the parcel by post, was destroyed by fire, heard this through a friend, cut it with a
knife.
(4) Manner: fought with courage, won with ease.

(5) Cause, reason, purpose:

Died of fever, died from fatigue, concealed it through shame, took medicine for cold.

6) Possession:

The mosque of Omar, the boy with red hair

7) Contrast, concession:

For (in spite of) all his wealth he is not content, with (in spite of) all his faults I admire him. 

12. Conjunctions and their uses

1) Since, when used as a conjunction, should be preceded by a verb in the present perfect
tense, and followed by a verb in the past indefinite tense; as,

I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last.

2) That is now used

a. To express reason, cause and is equivalent to because, for that, in that; as,

He was annoyed that he was contradicted.

b. To express purpose and is equivalent to in order that; as,

We sow that we may reap.

C. To express consequences, result, effect; as,

I’m so tired that I can’t go on.

3) Scarcely should be followed by when, and not by than.

Scarcely had he gone, when (not than) a policeman knocked at the door.

4) No sooner is followed by then, and not by but.

No sooner had he returned than (not but) he was off again.

No sooner did he see us than he dispersed.

13. Noun and pronoun

1) The object of verb or of a preposition, when it is a pronoun, should be in the objective

form; as,
Between you and me (not I) affairs look dark.

Let you and me (not I) do it.

There is really no difference between you and me.

Please let jack and me go to the theatre.

14. Adjectives

1) A very common form of error is exemplified in the following sentence:

The population of London is greater than any town in India. (Incorrect)

The population of London is greater than that of any town in India. (Correct)
Because, the comparison is between the population of London and the population of any
town in India

15. Articles

1) Before a word beginning with a consonant sound a is used; as,

A university, a European, a ewe, a one-rupee note, a one-eyed man. The words university,

European etc. Begin with a consonant sound, that of you.
One begins with the consonant sound of w.
 
2) Before words beginning with h and not accented on the first syllable, an is used; as,
An historical novel, an hotel.

3) The red and white rose. (Means one rose)

The red and the white rose.  (Means two roses, the one red and the other white)
The first and the second chapter=the first and second chapters.

16. Structures

1) subject+verb+noun/pronoun+adjective:

The boy pushed the door open.

We found the trunk empty.
He turned the lamp low.

2) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+present participle:

I saw him crossing the bridge.

She caught him opening yours letter.

3) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+plain infinitive:

I saw him go out.

She watched him steal the watch.
Let me go.
4) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+past participle:

I heard my name called.

I want the letter typed.
We found the house deserted.

5) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+ (to be +) complement:

I consider the plan (to be) unwise.

We thought him (to be) foolish.
The club chose Mr. Sunder treasurer.
She called him a fool.

6) It+be+no good.e etc. +gerundial phrase:

It is no good asking him for help.

It’s no use worrying about it.
It is amusing watching the monkeys.
It has been a pleasure meeting you.

7)      If clause                                                                                             main clause

     (Simple
present)                                                                     (Will/shall/can/may+plain infinitive)

                                     

If you study hard                                                                                      you will get a

first class.

If he runs all the time                                                                             he can get there

in time.

Note: Conditionals of this type tell us that something will happen if a certain condition is
fulfilled. The condition may or may not be fulfilled.

(8)           If clause                                                                                   main clause

         (Past subjunctive)                                                  (Would/should/could/might+plain
infinitive)

If you studied hard                                                                                 you would get a

first class.

If we started now                                                                                     we would be in

time.

Note: Conditionals of this type are used when we talk about something which we don’t
 expect to happen or which is purely imaginary.

(9)           If clause                                                                                         main clause

              (Past
perfect)                                                         (Would/should/could/might+perfect
infinitive)

If you studied hard                                                                            you would have got

a first class.

If he had taken my advice                                                           he would not have got

into trouble.

Note: Conditionals of this type say that something did not happen becoz a certain condition
was not fulfilled.

17. The sequence of tenses:

1) A past tense in the principle clause is followed by a past tense in the subordinate
clause;as,

She replied that she felt better.

I found out that he was guilty.

Note: there are however two exceptions to the above rule:

a)   A past tense in the principle clause may be followed by a present tense in the
subordinate clause when the subordinate clause expresses a universal truth ;as,
 
Newton discovered that the force of gravitation makes apples fall.
He said that honesty is the best policy.

(b)  When the subordinate clause is introduced by than, even if there is a past tense in the
principle clause it may be followed by any tense required by the sense in the subordinate
clause ;as,

He liked you better than he likes me.

He helped him more than he helps his own children.

2) A present or future tense in the principle clause may be followed by any tense required
by the sense; as,

He thinks that she is there.

He thinks that she was there.
 
He thinks that she will be there.
He will think that she is/was/will be there.
18. Few sentence construction:

1)  (a) He thought that he was safe there.

     (b) He thought himself to be safe there.

2)   (a) I believed that he was a true friend.

      (b) I believed him to be a true friend.

3)   (a) This proved that the man had stolen the horse.

      (b) This proved the man t have stolen the horse.

(4)  (a)  We know that Rama is alive.

      (b) We know Rama to be alive.

19. In such sentences as the following, but is equivalent to a relative pronoun followed by
not, and serves to introduce an adjective clause:-

(1) There was not a woman present but wept to hear such news. [That is, who did not weep
to hear such news.](2) There is no fireside but has one vacant chair. [That has not one
vacant chair.]

So, this was a brief review of few important grammatical rules. Follow a good English
grammar book to learn about English grammar more effectively, efficiently.

Best Wishes.

 
                              
Test Paper :18
 Paper Type     : Candidate Experiences
 Test Date        : 3  November  2010 
 Test Location  : VBIT Park, Hyderabad
 Posted By        : Snu Mishra

Technical:
 
For me it started around 12pm. My hr was very cool 
Person, the interview went in the following way.
 
HR: Tell me about yourself.
Me: Told
 
HR: How many backlogs you had?
Me: None
 
HR: What was your EAMCET rank?
Me: Sir, I didn't write EAMCET.
 
HR: Then how you get admission in Engineeringcollege?
Me: Through AIEEE rank, they accepted it.
(I think he was satisfied with my answer)
 
HR: How much rank did you get in AIEEE?
Me: I got 80 thousand 
 
HR: Ok.
HR: Tell me about your project?
 
Me: Just told the basic idea of project.
HR: What algorithm you used in project?
 
Me: Told
HR: What are applications of your project?
 
Me: Told
HR: Ok can you draw use-case diagram of your project?
 
Me: No, sir i cann't remember
HR: No, you have compleated your project just 6 months 
back. So, you should try.
 
Me: Ok. sir (I just draw something.)
HR: Tell me name of different boxes you used in your diagram?
 
Me: I told some boxes & accepted that i am unable to recall it.
HR: Ok, you like C programming.
 
Me: Yes sir
HR: Write a program to reverse "123456789" without using strrev() function.
 
Me: Easy for me so, i did that.
HR: What about your CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?
 
Me: I Organized technical events in Techno-fest of our college & Participated in
ILLUMINATI-2008, giving a paper presentation on Physical & Logical Structure of Hard Disk
HR: Will you work at some other places?
 
Me: Yes sir, i am ready to get reallocated, for me it does not matter that from where i am
working, rather it matters that how i am working.
HR: Will you work in testing/developing side?
 
Me: No sir i am having good theoritical knowledge in programming & so i want to go in
programing side.
HR: Ok you can wait as i was unable to answer some project related questions so, i was
thinking that i will not  be selected for next round. But, within half an hour results was
announced & i was one 
among the selected.
 
HR round:
Now, i was confident that i will get it our HR round 
Started at 2:00 pm.
 
HR was in hurry so he just asked following question like rapid fire.
Me: Good afternoon sir
 
HR: Good afternoon please sit
Me: Thank you sir
 
HR: Tell me your %age in 10th.
Me: Told
 
HR: Tell me your %ge in degree.
Me: Told
 
HR: Do you watch movie:
Me: Yes sir
 
HR: Tell me story of any movie that you have watched recently.
Me: I started telling story of chak dey india. After 10 seconds,
 
HR: Ok. fine you will me intemeted through mail within a 
week.
Me: That's it sir(surprised.)
 
HR: Yes keep smiling.
Me: Thank you sir wish you happy Diwali
 
HR: Wish you the same.
 
When you are attempting written test, make sure you score maximum marks. Also
concentrate to written communication skill Questions, as they’d given us a form to fill,be
prepared with answers  in which there are columns like why Cognizant, key skills to work in
software domain etc.
 
* Preparedness is very important. Don’t give up till last minute.
* Do work on your communication skills if you are little weak in it.
* Prepare well for technical round. Go through Programming Languages.
* Make sure you prepare to answer questions that are based on the content you put in your
resume.
* Be confident. Confidence matters a lot in interview. So be Confident, always maintain
smile on your face. 
* Last but not the least, “Believe in God”. If God wants you to keep in CTS to glorify Him,
you'll be placed even 
 
If you don't answer well. otherwise you'll be placed somewhere else where you can shine
better for Him! so 
don't worry at all ! keep trying! only failure to try is failure and failing itself is not a failure!
in end i will like to thank the God, my parents and my friends aman & abhi.
All the best.
If  you have any queries, please feel free to write at 
sonujntu@gmail.com

Test Paper :19

 Paper Type     : Candidate Experiences
 Test Date        : 3  November  2010 
 Test Location  : Bantala, Kolkata
 Posted By        : Bedanta Banerjee

Hi, I am Bedanta Banerjee, pass out of Netaji Subhash Engineering College of 2010 AEIE
branch. I am here to share my experience in Cognizant interview procedure.
 
At first, I would like to tell you that I will not be discussing here about the aptitude test in
detail. Because it is simple and you will get enough material about this test in
fresherworld.com I have sat for the aptitude on 3rd October, 2010. It was simple , here you
have to attempt 30 logical reasoning questions in 30 minutes and 25 english questions
within 20 minutes.
 
In English section around 12 questions from passage and the passage questions hold key to
clear the test. Go for 2 passge within 15 minutes and mark the rest on one option (say,
option 3) as test does not contain negetive marking. So out of 12 you will get 10-11 as
questions are direct and from the rest another 3-4 and this was the cut off for english is
around 12.
 
Another thing you should keep in your mind, this aptitude paper will contain some questions
like what is your short term goal and long term goal, what is your strong and weak point etc
and when you will be at interview table your interviewer will find this paper with him/her. So
answer these questions very carefully in my case I have found that I have got 22 in logical
portion and 15 in english portion, Totalling 37 as my interviewer have put that paper in
front of him. I was intimated my mail that i had cleared the aptitude and called for interview
on 3rd November, 2010 at cognizant's bantala office.
 
My appointment time was 9.30 in the morning. When we all was waiting for 2nd half hour,
my name was called for technical interview.
 
I: Good morning, sir
Int: Is it morning or afternoon. It's already 5 past 12.
 
I(Nervously): Ok then Good afternoon. My first impression was wrong and rightly feared
that they gonna take my stress interview and I make myself ready to accept it.
Int: Take a seat and tell me whats special in you and how will you use them in CTS?
 
I: Told that i have good analytical skill required for programming, Good interpersonal skill
required for dealing with my team members etc etc.
 
Int: (Stoping me in middle and browsing thorough my aptitude paper) So yo have good
interpersonal skills and deal with people well now if you find your colleague is harassing you
and making your life miserable at your workspace and your team leader asks you to do
some work with him. What will be your reaction?
 
I: I will talk to him saying both of us are the employee of CTS. If you have some personal
problem with me then yo must keep them outside of our organization the company which is
feeding you, both of us is neglecting it and can not serve it. So keep for problem outside the
organization and lets work together for doing the project work given by our team leader. bla
bla bla
Int(finally satisfied): Okay, now you know C and Data structure.
 
He was satisfied and the whole scenario has been changed then he become very friendly.
I: Little bit sir.
 
Int: How you rate yourself in C?
I: Out of 10 around 5 sir.
 
Int: Ok then i will ask you 5 questions. What is pointer and what is the notation of it.?
I: Answered
 
Int: Do you know programming? Write the program for Fibonacci series and swapping
without using 3rd variable.
I : written.
 
Int: What is linked list? Doubly linked list? Explain.
I: Explained.
 
Int: You know Microprocessor? What is the different between 8085 and 8086?
In my CV I have written microprocessor as my favourite subject.
Me: Explained.
 
Int: Consider myself as a layman who have no idea about microprocessor. Explain me about
how microprocessor works.
 
I: Explain
Int: Thank you bedanta wait outside they will call you for HR interview.
 
Me: Thanks.
My technical interview was over and my interviewer have already told me that I had been
selected for HR interview then after a long wait for 2 hours finally my turn came I entered
the room where managerial round had been taken. HR manager was a lady and she was
very friendly.
 
Int: Asked about my family. My place of residence.
I: Answered.
 
Int (browseing through my biodata): Your percentage in Btech 3rd year dropped why?
As getting above 85 % in +10 and +12, I have got only 7.25 in my 3rd year of B.TECH
where as overall 8.3.
I: My college was far from my residence got very little time in home to prepare for semester
bla bla
 
Int: Why are you want to join Cognizant?
I: The brand name 12th largest IT industry in the world fortune 100 fastest growing
industry bla bla
 
Int: Why should we hire you?
I: I have analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, deal people very well bla bla
 
Int: Ok Bedanta, you have been selected for this employment opportunity welcome to
Cognizant. You will get your confirmation letter within 7-8 days keep in touch with your
mail. Your joining will be within 25 days.
 
I: Thanks maam. Shaked hand with her
Int: Your CTC will be 3.09 per annum. You are off for this day. While leaving you can board
CTS bus thank you.
 
I: Thanks maam.
 
Around 50% students was selected my technical is the worst case, don’t expect that thing
will happen to you people, i.e., generally interviewers are very friendly. So best of luck to all
of you.
 

Test Paper :20

 Paper Type     : Candidate Experiences
 Test Date        : 3  October  2010 
 Test Location  : RNSIT, Bangalore
 Posted By        : Pavithra Gokhale

The CTS interview had three rounds:

1. Written Test
2. Technical Round
3. H R Round

The written test was scheduled at RNSIT, Bangalore on Oct 03, 2010. My slot was at 4pm
but as there were free slots, my test was conducted by 3.30pm itself. I had gone through all
previous papers of CTS test. It was really helpful.

The test was conducted by Merittrac. Then I got mail that I’ve cleared written test. My
technical round was on
17th Oct, it went well. The CTS interviewers are very cool and helping. They tried students
to comfort by first asking where abouts of students and threw technical questions. 

The same day HR round was conducted.

I  Went thru all previous papers, candidate experiences which helped me to prepare
mentally, and get used to the paper pattern. But when I wrote the test, the pattern was
changed! There were no questions on Quantitative Aptitude!! Only verbal & non verbal
reasoning questions were there, which included 2 lengthy passages! (1 full page length
passage).

When you are writing the test, first make sure you answer the questions which are easy.
Then try on difficult one. Don’t leave passages as they usually questions with carry 10
marks. But you can attempt passages at the end, as reading them takes time.
 A. I did not get tensed at any point of the interview. Calmness of mind is very important
during the interview. More than that, alertness of mind matters a lot, as we tend to make
silly mistakes just because of lack of alertness.

When you are attempting written test, make sure you score maximum marks. Give
attention to written communication skills, as they’d given us a form to fill, in which there are
columns like why cognizant, key skills to work in software domain etc.

* Preparedness is very important. Don’t give up till last minute.

* Do work on your communication skills if you are little weak in it.

* Prepare well for technical round. Go through Programming Languages.

* Make sure you prepare to answer questions that are based on the content you put in your
resume.

* Be confident. Confidence matters a lot in interview.

* Last but not the least, “Believe in your strengths”.

All the best.

The experiences of candidates put in freshersworld, who attended CTS interview helped me
a lot. Thanks for them.

The placement papers in freshersworld were of immense help. Infact, it is the main
preparation material  that I've used.

Thank you,
Pavithra Gokhale.

 
                              
Test Paper :17
 Paper Type     : Candidate Experiences
 Test Date        : 3  October  2010 
 Test Location  : St.Patricks School Hyderabad
 Posted By        : Sree

Hi Friends,    

   I attended my Cognizant off-campus event held at st.patricks school

Hyderabad on 3rd October which was conducted by merit trac
solutions. They announced the written test results on 7th. The
interview held on Nov 3rd at Auriga auditorium VBIT park Hyderabad.

Written Test
At the time of written test you will be given a omr sheet followed
by  HR form so do note all your sem wise percentage, languages you
know, short & longterm goals, why CTS etc fill the fields correctly
because at the time of interview you will be asked questions based on
what you have written here.

Written test consists of two sections

1. Analytical section

2. Verbal section

Analytical Section

This section consists of syllogisms, odd one out, letter and number
series, statements conclusion-3 questions given, a bar graph followed
by 5 questions, ages, coding and decoding etc.

Verbal Section

The time given was 20 min and we need to answer 30 questions. It

consists of 2 passages followed by 5 questions each, find the error in
the sentence given-4 questions, analogies, questions given like who is
the tallest among 5 members P Q R S T. etc. Time management is
very important here. First answer the questions you know well.
Attempt the paragraphs at the last.

Technical round:

It held around 15-20min for me.

Me: Good afternoon sir

HR: Good afternoon please sit down
 
Me: Thank you sir
HR: Tell me about yourself in short

Me: Said
HR: what is your long term goal?
 
Me: To become project manager in 5 years
HR: Why you need 5 years?

Me: Because I want to go step by step in my career.

HR: What is the peak position in a software company

Me: CEO
HR: What does he do?
 
Me: Said
HR: What are the different topologies?
 
Me: Ring, mesh, bus & star topologies
HR: What are the differences between ring and star topologies? he
asked me to draw them                        
Me: I have drawn and explained it
HR: If you are working in a company like cts which topology you
prefer
 
Me: Star topology
HR: Why
 
Me: Explained
HR: Tell me about FET

Me: It’s a negative resistance device

HR: where it is used?
 
Me: In several Electronic devices
HR: What is the function of it in those devices?

Me: Unable to answer this one properly

HR: What is the difference b/w FET &transistor?
 
Me: Said
HR: What is the difference b/w transistor and conductor

Me: Transistor acts like conductor, insulator as well as semiconductor

according to biasing but conductor is used only for conducting
electricity like copper

HR: Which microprocessor you know about?(As I said microprocessors

is my favorite subject)
Me:  8086
 
HR: What is the difference between 8085 and 8086 microprocessors?
Me: RAM size, 8085 is a 8bit microprocessor and 8086 is a 16 bit
microprocessor.

HR if you increase no of pins in a micro processor what happens?

Me: We can address the instructions of length 16byte
 
HR: Apart from that what happens?
Me: Addressing capability increases we can address 2 power 16
devices i.e, 65536
 
HR: What are the various processors used presently?
Me: Pentium 4, 8086 etc
 
HR: Ok, tell me about your project
Me: Said

HR: Where do you use this?

Me: Said
 
HR: Why you prefer this project?
Me: As this is a combination of embedded systems and computer
networks I preferred it.
HR: What is a protocol?
Me: It is nothing but a set of rules saitisfied at both ends.
 
HR: Tell me about tcp/ip protocol
Me: Said about the layers and functioning

HR: What is the need for protocol?

Me: As we require a telephone number for calling a person we require
an ip address for accessing a website
 
HR: What is the difference between osi reference model and tcp/ip
model?
Me: Explained

HR: Why you go for tcp/ip model

Me: Because of some demerits and it depends on the application
 
HR: What are the other protocols you know
Me: I don’t know about other protocols sir

HR: What is a web server?

Me: It is nothing but a computer program that delivers the contents
like web pages over www.
 
HR: Then what is an application server
Me: Which is for a specific application(not confident)

HR: Why there is difference in your percentage in +2(93) and

B.Tech(73)
Me: its not possible to get 93 in btech sir (with a smile)
 
HR: Then why not 80s?
Me: I just need distinction sir

HR: Ok, do you have any questions for me?

Me: no sir
 
HR: Ok wishing you all the best
Me: Thank you sir

Just maintain a smile on your face and maintain confidence levels

HR round:

HR round not even went for 2 mins. This is the round checking your
English fluency and communication skills. 
 
HR: What is your 10th %?
Me: 83.66
 
HR: inter %?
Me: 93.2

HR: Tell me about a recent movie u watched

 Me: told
 
HR: Ok thank you check your mail after one week
Me: Thank you sir

The results were declared after 1 week through mail. I felt so happy
the time I received  mail.

Wishing you all the best. See you at cognizant.

 
Test Paper :16
 Paper Type     : Candidate Experiences
 Test Date        : 3  October  2010 
 Test Location  : Hyderabad
 Posted By        : Tejaswvi.t

Hello Friends,

I have attended for CTS written test on 3rd of October in St.Patricks High school, Hyderabad.
We have a paper based test and it contains total 55 questions and the time is 50 min. No
negative marking. It contains

Part 1(Analytical) 30 questions:

 
* A table with data is given and questions will be asked on that (Bit difficult)
* Syllogisms (1st only one conclusion is given and to statements are given choose the
statement).
* Completing the figures, next figure in the series.
* Some puzzles.
* Data sufficiency questions.
* Coding and decoding.
* Finding conclusion for a statement.

Part 2(Verbal) 25 questions:

 
* Two passages and 10 to 12 questions from it.
* Finding the correct and incorrect sentences.
* Finding the incorrect part in a sentence.

Time management is very crucial. In verbal 1st passage is easy, try it 1st and then go to
2nd. Figures in analytical are very very easy. First do analytical and then verbal.
Luckily I cleared the written test, and 3rd of November, I have attended for interview at
Auriga auditorium, Hyderabad. Coming to the interview process there are two rounds.
 
1. Technical round

2. HR Round

Friends believe in god and be confident your confidence and sincerity plays vital role in the
interview. My interview was scheduled at 9:30 am around 800 guys came for the interview.
There are around 15 panels for Technical round. I went for my technical around 10:30 am.

Me: Good morning sir,how are you sir?

Tech: Good morning, i'm fine. Tell me your profile.
 
Me: Told my qualify, projects, seminars, strenghts.
Tech: What is major project?

Me: I explained

Tech: What languages you know?

Me: C, Java.
 
Tech: What are the concepts you know in C?
Me: Told about structures, functions, arrays, loops, etc

Tech: Explain loops?

Me: Explained for, while, do-while
 
Tech: Different b/w while and do-while?
Me: Told

Tech: Write program explaining loops(iteration and conditional)

Me: Wrote
 
Tech: How can you be in s/w field because your an ECE student
Me: Explaind(convince him very carefully)

Tech: Tel me about files

Me: I explaind (but he is not satisfied and sum more questions on it)
 
Tech: Ok, Wait for some time have a nice day.
Me: Thank you sir.

After 10 min one person came and told me that im selected for HR round and told me to
wait for sometime.

HR interview:
 
HR: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir

HR: Whats your 10th %

Me: Told
 
HR: 12th
Me: Told

HR: Btech
Me: Told
 
HR: No backlogs
Me: No

HR: So confident.
Me : i smiled
 
HR: Do you watch movies, tell me a story
Me: Told about happy days

HR: You will get a mail within a week, you may go home now and relax.

Me: Thank you sir

After 1 week i got mail from CTS that i'm selected.

Hoorey, i'm very happy

So guyz you do onething "Believe in God, Believe in God, Believe in God"

Thank God, God helped me.

 
 
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Test Paper :10

 Paper Type     : Aptitude - English

 Test Date        : 2  November 

2010 

 Test Location  : Bangalore

 Posted By        : Soumik

Below are the few important grammatical rules which may be required to review to solve
English aptitude paper in any MNCs
 
1. Possessive case

Possessive case is generally used with living things e.g. the governor’s bodyguard.

But is also used with personified objects:

e.g.  India’s heroes, nature’s law etc.

2.  Comparison of adjectives:

1)  Adjectives ending in –or are followed by the preposition to(not than); as,
Inferior, superior, prior, anterior, posterior, senior, junior.

e.g.

Hari is inferior to rama in intelligence

He is junior to all of his colleagues.

2) In comparing two things or classes of things the comparative should be used; as, Of
Mumbai and Madras the former is wealthier.

Of two evils, choose the less (not least).

Note:  later and latest refer to time, latter and last refer to position. Elder and eldest are
used only of person, not of animals or thing. Older and oldest are used of both persons and
things.

3. Personal pronouns

There is a general construction

e.g.
You and I have done our duty.
You and hari have idled away your time.
He and I can never pull on together.

i.e the construction is- “you and I” not “I and you” ,”you and he” not “he and you”  ,”he and
I” not “I and he”    

mind it.

4. Mood

Subjunctive mood:

a. past subjunctive is used

1) After the verb wish to indicate a situation which is unreal or contrary to fact: as,

I wish I knew his name.   (= I’m sorry I don’t know his name.)
She wishes the car belonged to you.

2) After if, to express improbability or unreality in the present: as;

If I were you I should not do that (but I am not you, and never can be)
If we started now we would be in time (but we can’t start now)

3) After as if/though, to indicate unreality or improbability: as,

He orders me as if I were his wife (but I am not).

He walks as though he were drunk (but he is not).

5. Tense

This is a very vital part in grammar & also for apti.

6. Agreement of the verb with the subject

1) If the singular subjects are preceded by each and every the verb usually singular:as’

Every boy and girl was ready.

Every man, woman and child was lost.
2) Two or more singular subjects connected by or, nor, either….or, neither...Nor take a verb
in the singular: as,

Either abdul or amir has stolen the watch.

Neither rama nor his sister was there.

3) When subjects joined by or,nor are of different numbers, the verb must be plural, and
the plural subject must be placed next the verb ;as,

Rama and his brothers have done this.

4) When the subjects joined by  or or nor are of different persons,the verb agrees with the
nearer ; as,

Either he or I am mistaken.
Neither you nor he is mistaken.

5) Either, neither, each, everyone, many a, must be followed by a singular verb; as,

Each of the substances is found in India.

Many a man has done so.

6) Words joined to a singular subject by ‘with’, ‘together with’, ‘in addition to’, or ‘as well
as’, etc.,are parenthetical, and therefore do not affect the number of the verb ; as,

The chief, with all his men, was massacred.

Rama, as well as hari and govind, likes hot curry.

7. The participle

Hearing the noise, the boy woke up. The word hearing qualifies the noun boy as an
adjective does.
It is formed from the verb hear, and governs an object. Participle is called a verbal
adjective.

a. Present participle

We met a girl carrying a basket of flowers.

b. Past participle

Driven by hunger, he stole a piece of bread.

c. Perfect participle

Having rested, we continued our journey.

The wind having failed, the crew set to work with a will.

1) Since the participle is a verb-adjective it must be attached to some noun or pronoun ; in

other words it must always have a proper ‘subject of reference’.
The following sentences are incorrect:

Being a very hot day, I remained at my tent.

Entering the room, the light was quite dazzling.
 
The correct sentences are:
 
It being a very hot day, I remained at my tent.
Entering the room, I found the light quite dazzling.
 
More examples:
 
Sword being in hand, he rushed on the jailor.
Breakfast having been over, we went out for a walk.

8. The gerund

Gerund is verb-noun
 
Few examples;
 
I heard of his having gained a prize.
He is desirous of being praised.
I hope you will excuse my (not me) leaving early.
We rejoiced at his (not him) being promoted.

9. Auxiliaries

This is another important chapter in grammar.

A sentence construction:
 
You should have been more careful. (Should + perfect infinitive indicates a past obligation
that was not fulfilled).
He should be in the library now. (Expresses probability).
 
Note: Follow the auxiliaries (will/would, can/could, may/might etc .

10. Position of adverbs

As a general rule, the word only should be placed immediately before the word it modifies;
as,
I worked only 2 sums.

11. Preposition

1) Since is used before a noun or phrase denoting some point of time, and is preceded by a
verb in the perfect tenses ;as,

I have eaten nothing since yesterday.

Ha has been ill since Monday last.

2) From is used with non-perfect tenses; as,

He will join school from tomorrow.

I commenced work from 1st January.

3) For is used with a period of time; as,

He has been ill for 5 days.

4) In before a noun denoting a period of time, means at the end of; within means before
the end of; as,

I shall return in an hour.

I shall return within an hour.

5) Beside means by the side of, while besides means in addition to.

6) The prepositions for, from, in, on are often omitted before nouns of place or time; as,

We did it last week, I can’t walk a yard, wait a minute.

7) In and at are used in speaking of things at rest; to and into are used in speaking of
things in motion; as,

He is in bed.
He ran to school.             ,He jumped into the river.

8) On is used in speaking of things at rest, and upon the things in motion; as,

He sat on a chair.                     , The cat sprang upon the table.

9) Till is used of time, and to is used of place; as,

I slept till eight o’clock.            , He walked to the end of the street.

10) With often denotes the instrument and by the agent; as,

He killed two birds with one shot.

He was stabbed by a lunatic with a dagger.

11) But- as a rule is a conjunction. When used as a preposition but means “except”, “with
the exception of”; as,

What can he do but die.

All is lost but honor.

Note: also take a look at the prepositions that shows some most common relation to some
words; as,
1) Place:

Went about the world, leaned against a wall, tour round the world, put pen to paper, stand
without the gate.

(2) Time: by three o’clock, ten minutes to twelve, on Monday.

(3) Agency, instrumentality:

Sent the parcel by post, was destroyed by fire, heard this through a friend, cut it with a
knife.

(4) Manner: fought with courage, won with ease.

(5) Cause, reason, purpose:

Died of fever, died from fatigue, concealed it through shame, took medicine for cold.

6) Possession:

The mosque of Omar, the boy with red hair

7) Contrast, concession:

For (in spite of) all his wealth he is not content, with (in spite of) all his faults I admire him. 

12. Conjunctions and their uses

1) Since, when used as a conjunction, should be preceded by a verb in the present perfect
tense, and followed by a verb in the past indefinite tense; as,

I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last.

2) That is now used

a. To express reason, cause and is equivalent to because, for that, in that; as,

He was annoyed that he was contradicted.

b. To express purpose and is equivalent to in order that; as,

We sow that we may reap.

C. To express consequences, result, effect; as,

I’m so tired that I can’t go on.

3) Scarcely should be followed by when, and not by than.

Scarcely had he gone, when (not than) a policeman knocked at the door.

4) No sooner is followed by then, and not by but.

No sooner had he returned than (not but) he was off again.

No sooner did he see us than he dispersed.

13. Noun and pronoun

1) The object of verb or of a preposition, when it is a pronoun, should be in the objective

form; as,
Between you and me (not I) affairs look dark.

Let you and me (not I) do it.

There is really no difference between you and me.

Please let jack and me go to the theatre.

14. Adjectives

1) A very common form of error is exemplified in the following sentence:

The population of London is greater than any town in India. (Incorrect)

The population of London is greater than that of any town in India. (Correct)
Because, the comparison is between the population of London and the population of any
town in India

15. Articles

1) Before a word beginning with a consonant sound a is used; as,

A university, a European, a ewe, a one-rupee note, a one-eyed man. The words university,

European etc. Begin with a consonant sound, that of you.
One begins with the consonant sound of w.
 
2) Before words beginning with h and not accented on the first syllable, an is used; as,
An historical novel, an hotel.

3) The red and white rose. (Means one rose)

The red and the white rose.  (Means two roses, the one red and the other white)
The first and the second chapter=the first and second chapters.

16. Structures

1) subject+verb+noun/pronoun+adjective:

The boy pushed the door open.

We found the trunk empty.
He turned the lamp low.
2) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+present participle:

I saw him crossing the bridge.

She caught him opening yours letter.

3) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+plain infinitive:

I saw him go out.

She watched him steal the watch.
Let me go.

4) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+past participle:

I heard my name called.

I want the letter typed.
We found the house deserted.

5) Subject+verb+noun/pronoun+ (to be +) complement:

I consider the plan (to be) unwise.

We thought him (to be) foolish.
The club chose Mr. Sunder treasurer.
She called him a fool.

6) It+be+no good.e etc. +gerundial phrase:

It is no good asking him for help.

It’s no use worrying about it.
It is amusing watching the monkeys.
It has been a pleasure meeting you.

7)      If clause                                                                                             main clause

     (Simple
present)                                                                     (Will/shall/can/may+plain infinitive)

                                     

If you study hard                                                                                      you will get a

first class.

If he runs all the time                                                                             he can get there

in time.

Note: Conditionals of this type tell us that something will happen if a certain condition is
fulfilled. The condition may or may not be fulfilled.

(8)           If clause                                                                                   main clause

          (Past subjunctive)                                                  (Would/should/could/might+plain
infinitive)

If you studied hard                                                                                 you would get a

first class.

If we started now                                                                                     we would be in

time.

Note: Conditionals of this type are used when we talk about something which we don’t
expect to happen or which is purely imaginary.

(9)           If clause                                                                                         main clause

              (Past
perfect)                                                         (Would/should/could/might+perfect
infinitive)

If you studied hard                                                                            you would have got

a first class.

If he had taken my advice                                                           he would not have got

into trouble.

Note: Conditionals of this type say that something did not happen becoz a certain condition
was not fulfilled.

17. The sequence of tenses:

1) A past tense in the principle clause is followed by a past tense in the subordinate
clause;as,

She replied that she felt better.

I found out that he was guilty.

Note: there are however two exceptions to the above rule:

a)   A past tense in the principle clause may be followed by a present tense in the
subordinate clause when the subordinate clause expresses a universal truth ;as,
 
Newton discovered that the force of gravitation makes apples fall.
He said that honesty is the best policy.

(b)  When the subordinate clause is introduced by than, even if there is a past tense in the
principle clause it may be followed by any tense required by the sense in the subordinate
clause ;as,

He liked you better than he likes me.

He helped him more than he helps his own children.
2) A present or future tense in the principle clause may be followed by any tense required
by the sense; as,

He thinks that she is there.

He thinks that she was there.
 
He thinks that she will be there.
He will think that she is/was/will be there.

18. Few sentence construction:

1)  (a) He thought that he was safe there.

     (b) He thought himself to be safe there.

2)   (a) I believed that he was a true friend.

      (b) I believed him to be a true friend.

3)   (a) This proved that the man had stolen the horse.

      (b) This proved the man t have stolen the horse.

(4)  (a)  We know that Rama is alive.

      (b) We know Rama to be alive.

19. In such sentences as the following, but is equivalent to a relative pronoun followed by
not, and serves to introduce an adjective clause:-

(1) There was not a woman present but wept to hear such news. [That is, who did not weep
to hear such news.](2) There is no fireside but has one vacant chair. [That has not one
vacant chair.]

So, this was a brief review of few important grammatical rules. Follow a good English
grammar book to learn about English grammar more effectively, efficiently.

Best Wishes.

 
Test Paper :7
 Paper Type     : Whole Testpaper
 Test Date        : 21  January  2010 
 Test Location  : Anna University, Chennai
 Posted By        : Abdullah

Aptitude Test:
Questions = 70; time limit = 70 minutes. Correct answer carry one mark and wrong answer
carry 0.25 marks. Offline (paper & pen) test
Verbal section(25 questions-25min)
Directions for Questions 1-5: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on
the basis of the information provided in the passage.

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. The
complete destruction of democracy, the persecution of laws, the war on religion, the cruelty
and barrbarism of the Nazis and especially, the plans of Germany and her allies, Italy and
Japan, for world conquest caused great indignation in this country and brought on fear of
another world war. While speaking out against Hitler's atrocities, the American profile
generally favored isolationist policies, and neutrality. The neutrality acts of 1935 and 1936
prohibited trade with any belligerents or loans to them. In 1937 the president was
empowered to declare an arms embargo in wars between nations at his discretion

American opinion began to change somewhat after President Roosevelt's quarantine the
aggressor speech at Chicago (1937) in which he severely criticized Hitler's policies.
Germany's seizure of Austria and Munich pact for the partition of Czechoslovakia (1938)
also around the American people. The conquest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939 was
another rude awakening to the menace of the third Reich. In August, 1939, came the shock
of the Nazi - Soviet pact and in September the attack on Poland and the outbreak of
European war. The United States attempt to maintain neutrality in spite of sympathy for the
democracies arranged against the Third Reich. The Neutrality act of 1939 repeated the arms
embargo and permitted 'cash' and 'carry' exports of arms to belligerent nations. A strong
national defense program was begun. A draft act was passed (1940) to strengthen the
military services. A Lend - Lease Act (1940) authorized the president to sell, exchange or
lend materials to any county deemed necessary by him for the defense of the United States.
Help was given to Britain territory in the western Hemisphere. In August 1941, President
Roosevelt and prime minister Churchill met and issued the Atlantic Charter which
proclaimed the kind of a world which should be established after the war. In December
1941, Japan launched the unprovoked attack on the United States at Pearl harbor,
immediately thereafter Germany declared war on the united states.

1. USA entered the war against Germany

A. because Pearl Harbor was attacked
B. after peaceful efforts had failed
C. because Germany declare war against it
D. because Japan was an ally of Germany
E. after Germany had signed the Nazi - Soviet pact

Ans : C

2. The Neutrality Act of 1939 favored Great Britain because

A. the British had command of the sea
B. the law permitted U.S.A. to trade only with the allies.
C. it antagonized Japan
D. it led to the Land - Lease Act
E. it agreed with the British on the principle of the Atlantic
Charter

Ans : A

3. An event that did not occur in 1939 was the

A. invasion of Poland
 B. invasion of Czechoslovakia
C. passing of the Neutrality Act
D. passing of the Land - Lease act
E. outbreak of the war in Europe

Ans : D

4. One item occurring 1937 that the author does not mention in the list
of actions that alienated the American Public was
A. The persecution of religious groups
B. Nazi barbarism
C. The pacts with Italy
D. German plans for conquest of the world
E. The burning of the Reich tag.

Ans : E

5. The Land - Lease Act has designed to

A. Strengthen USA's national defense
B. Provide battle shit to the Allies
C. Help the British
D. the Atlantic Charter
E. Avenge Pearl Harbor

Ans : A

Directions for Questions 6-10: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on
the basis of the information provided in the passage 

One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol. Because

alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the tissues and
membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects. In fact, the negative
effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after exposure to alcohol are said to
be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is
passed into her her bloodstream almost simultaneously. Moreover, because the bloodstream
of the fetus is inextricably tied to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the
bloodstream of the fetus as well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the
fetus is exactly the same as in the mother. For the mother, this concentration is not a
problem because her liver can remove one ounce of alcohol from her system per hour.
However, the fetus's liver is not completely developed (how developed it is depends on its
stage of development). The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of
the fetus is much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother's system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major
neurological damage may have already occurred. Research has shown that as little as one
drink of alcohol can produce significant, irreversible damage to the fetus. Babies born after
exposure to alcohol generally exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty
in remembering. Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol.

Following are some sample questions on this passage:  

 6. How much time can it be inferred that it takes alcohol to enter a woman's
bloodstream after she takes a drink?
A. about one hour
B. a few seconds
C. several minutes
D. at least 24 hours

Ans: B

7. According to the passage, how does the concentration of alcohol in a fetus

compare to that in the mother?  

A. The concentration is more.

B. The concentration is less.
C. The concentration is equivalent.
D. The concentration cannot be measured.

Ans: C

8. It can be inferred that the development of a fetal liver depends on  

A. how many months pregnant the mother is

B. how much alcohol the mother has consumed
C. how large the fetus is
D. how well the mother has taken care of the fetus

Answer: A  

9. According to the passage, how is alcohol finally returned to the mother's

system?  

A. it is carried through the bloodstream

B. it is transferred across the placenta
C. it is expelled by the fetus's liver
D. it is not completely returned

Ans: B  

10. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol
syndrome?  

A. disfigurement of the face

B. concentration difficulties
C. increased aggression
D. memory problems

Ans: C

Directions for Questions 11-15: Read each sentence to find if there is any grammatical
error in it. If there is any error, it will be only one part of the sentence. The number or
alphabet of that part is your answer.( Disregard punctuation errors if any)
 

11. The major / along with / his soldiers / were killed in the field/.no error.

           A              B                 C                               D                 E

 Ans:D

12. In this way nuclear fission / or the splitting/of the atom / have been achieved /no error.

                        A                           B                      C                     D                    E

 Ans:D

13. The trust has succeeded / admirably in raising / money for / its future programs/ no
error.

             A                                         B                 C                         D                 E     

 Ans:D

14. The apparently obvious solutions / to most of his problems /were overlook by /many of
his friends / no error.

                A                                               B                 
C                       D              E                    

 Ans:C

15. By arresting the local criminals / and encouraging good people / we can end /hostilities
of that area  / no error.

                        A                                               B                        C          D                  

E

 Ans: D

Directions for Questions 16-20: In each of the following questions, some sentence are
given which are on the same theme. decide which sentence is the most preferable with
respect to grammar; meaning and usage, suitable for formal writing in English. Find the
correct sentence.

 16.   A) The dacoits being stopped to divide the booty, the police overtook them. 

         B) The dacoits having stopped to divide the booty, the police had overtaken them   

        C) The dacoits having  stopped for dividing the booty, the police overtook them   

        D) The dacoits having been stopped for dividing the booty, the police overtook them
         Ans : C

17. A) The harassed wife shot herself after bidding her husband the last good bye with a
gun    

     B) The harassed wife with a gun shot herself after bidding her husband the last
goodbye    

     C) The harassed wife shot herself with a gun after bidding her husband the last
goodbye.    

     D) With a gun the harassed wife shot herself, after bidding her husband the last
goodbye.

      Ans: C

18. A) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions what are asked by the
callers    

     B) The receptionist must answer courteously the questions of all the callers 

     C) The receptionist should answer courteously the questions of all callers    

     D) The receptionist courteously should answer the questions of all callers    

    E) There would have been no trouble if the receptionist had have always answered
courteously.

    Ans: C

19 A) If you had told me that you were in Bombay I had certainly contacted by you instead
of getting bored there   

     B) If you had told me that you were in Bombay I would have certainly contacted you
despite getting bored there.    

     C) If you had told me that you were in Bombay I would have certainly contacted you
instead of getting bored 
          there.    

    D) If you would have told me that you were in Bombay I had certainly contacted you
instead of getting bored there

        Ans: C   

20 A) The teaching staff must take their lectures regularly when are asked by the
Principal    
     B) The teaching staff had taken the lectures  regularly had they known that the Principal
would come to know 
          about  it.    

    C) The teaching staff would have taken lectures regularly had they known that the
Principal would know about it.    

     D) Many irregularities were found in their lectures by the Principal and he could not be
disregarded them.

        Ans: C

Directions for Questions 21-25: In each of the following questions, a paragraph or a

sentence has been broken up into different parts. The parts have been scrambled and
numbered as given below.  Choose the correct order of these parts from the given
alternatives.

21. 1) not only for            2) but also for    3) lumbering    4) construction purposes    5) as
an occupation    

      6) on modern lines     7) the manufacture of wood pulp. paper, resins etc.  

      8) owing to the great demand for timber     9) has developed

        A) 3,9,6,5,8,1,4,2,7    B) 3,8,9,5,6,1,7,2,4    C) 3,5,9,6,8,1,4,2,7   

D)5,3,9,6,8,1,7,2,4

        Ans: C

22. 1) keeper of the     2) guardian of    3) as well as    4) The U.N.O is supposed to be
the    

      5) the morally conceived  6) political conscience  7) expressly defined rights and duties
of sovereign states.  8) and 

       A) 4,1,7,3,2,5,8,6    B) 4,2,6,8,1,3,5,7    C) 4,1,6,8,2,5,3,7    D) 4,2,7,3,1,5,8,6

        Ans: C

23. 1) it is of vital importance    2) if this can be prevented    3) since man depends for his
food    4) upon articles    

      5) that none of this soil should be wasted    6) produced from the earth's layer of fertile
soil.

      A) 3,1,2,4,6,5    B) 3,1,5,4,6,2    C) 3,4,6,1,5,2    D) 3,5,1,2,6,4

        Ans : C
24. 1) are free from    2) grow abundantly    3) low plants    4) Tundra regions    5) during
short summer    

      6) like mosses and lichens    7) and     8) ice

      A) 3,6,2,5,7,4,1,8    B) 4,1,8,5,7,3,6,2    C) 5,3,6,2,7,4,1,8    D) 5,4,1,8,7,2,3,6

        Ans: B

25. 1) Along the gutters is lingered,    2) its tired breath a pale of chrysanthemum about the
street lamps   

      3) sliding its warm tongue over silent pavements,       4) The gentle fox curled softly
down    

      5) and rubbed its back against the huddled houses    6) then it curled up and slept on
corners     

      7) Slowly it rose and fell,    8) and pressing its blurred face aganist shop- windows    

      9) It coiled its body around the black railings.

      A) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9    B) 2,9,6,8,5,7,4,3,1    C) 4,9,5,1,3,8,7,2,6    D)

9,6,8,5,7,1,4,2,3

        Ans: C

Analytical section (25 Q's - 30 mins)

 Questions 1-5

1.  A guidance counselor is planning schedules for 30 students.  Sixteen students say they
want to take French, 16 want to take Spanish, and 11 want to take Latin.  Five say they
want to take both French and Latin, and of these, 3 wanted to take Spanish as well.  Five
want only Latin, and 8 want only Spanish.  How many students want French only?

Ans: 7 Students

2.  A veterinarian surveys 26 of his patrons.  He discovers that 14 have dogs, 10 have cats,
and 5 have fish. Four have dogs and cats, 3 have dogs and fish, and one has a cat and fish. 
If no one has all three kinds of pets, how many patrons have none of these pets?

 Ans: 5 patrons

3.  In a school of 320 students, 85 students are in the band, 200 students are on sports
teams, and 60 students participate in both activities.  How many students are involved in
either band or sports?

Ans: 225 Students

4. In a class of 50 students, 18 take Chorus, 26 take Band, and 2 take both Chorus and
Band.  How many students in the class are not enrolled in either Chorus or Band?

Ans: 8 Students

5.  Twenty-four dogs are in a kennel.  Twelve of the dogs are black, six of the dogs have
short tails, and fifteen of the dogs have long hair.  There is only one dog that is black with a
short tail and long hair.  Two of the dogs are black with short tails and do not have long
hair.  Two of the dogs have short tails and long hair but are not black.  If all of the dogs in
the kennel have at least one of the mentioned characteristics, how many dogs are black
with long hair but do not have short tails?

Ans: 3 dogs

Questions 6-10:

6. The ratio of white balls and black balls is 1:2. If 9 gray balls is added it
becomes 2:4:3. Then what is number of black balls ?

   Ans:12

    7.   There are 10 coins. 6 coins showing head. And 4 showing tail. Each coin was
randomly flipped (not tossed) seven times successively. after flipping the coins are 5 heads
4 tails one is hided the hided coin will have what ?.

Ans :Head

   8. Two cars are 500 cm apart. each is moving forward for 100 cm at a velocity of 50 cm/s
and receding back for 50 cm at 25cm/s at what time they will collide with each other. 

Ans : 14sec

 9.  A car travels from B at a speed of 20 km/hr. The bus travel starts from A at a time of 6
A.M. There is a bus for every half an hour interval. The car starts at 12 noon. Each bus
travels at a speed of 25 km/hr. Distance between A and B is 100 km. During its journey ,
The number of buses that the car encounter is ?

Ans: 17

    10. The ratio of the ages of the father and the son is 5:3, After 10 years it will be in the
ratio3:2. What will be their ages?

Ans: 60,40

Directions for Questions 11-15: Each question given below has a problem and two
statements numbered I and II  giving certain information. You have to decide if the
information given in the statements are sufficient for answering the problem. Indicate your
answer as

  (a) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question;
  (b) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question;

  (c) If the data in either in  I  or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;

  (d) If the data even in both the  statements together are not sufficient to answer the
question;

  (e) If the data in both the statements together are needed; 

11. Among four brothers - Anil, Pawan, Neeraj, and Sahil, who is the heaviest?

  I) Anil and Pawan are of the same weight

  II) Pawan weighs more than Neeraj, but less than Sahil

  Ans: E

12. Who is C's partner in a game of cards invoving four players A, B, C and D ?

    I) D is sitting opposite to A

    II) B is sitting right of A and left of D.

  Ans: C

13. What is Gagan's age?

    I) Gagan, Vimal and Kunal are all of the same age
    II) Total age of Vimal, Kunal and Anil is 32 and Anil is as old as Vimaal and Kunal
together.

   Ans: E

14. How much amount Ronnie required to pay for the new car in the buy-back scheme?

    I) The cost of the new car was three times the cost price of his old car
    II) His old car was valued at Rs. 25000 under buy-back scheme

    Ans: E

15. In which year was Rahul born?

    I) Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother

    II) Rahul's brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother.

    Ans: E

Directions for Questions 16-20: Convert the given binary numbers.

16. (100100101011)2 = (    )8

         Ans: (4453)8 
17. (1010111110110010)2= (   )10

        Ans: (AFB2)16

18.  (1100 1010 )2 =(    )10

        Ans: (202)10

19.  (1010111110110010)2 =(    )8

       Ans: ( 127662)8

20. (10011101)2 =(     )10  

        Ans: (157)10  

Directions(21-25): A painter is given a task to paint a cubical box with six different
colours for  different faces of the cube. The detailed account of it was given as: 

    A) Red face should lie between Yellow and Brown faces

    B) Green face should be adjacent to the Silver face.

    C) Pink face should lie adjacent to the Green Face

    D) Yellow face should lie opposite to the Brown one

    E) Brown face should face down

    F) Silver and Pink faces should lie opposite to each other.

21)   The face opposite to Red is 

        A) Yellow    B) Green    C) Pink    D) silver

        Ans: B

22)  The upper face is

        A) Red    B) Pink    C) Yellow    D) Silver

        Ans: C

23. The faces adjacent to Green are 

     A) Yellow, Pink, Red, Silver    B) Brown, Pink, Red, Silver   

    C) Red, Silver, Yellow, Brown    D) Pink, Silver, Yellow, Brown.

        Ans: D

24. The face opposite to Silver is

  A) Pink    B) Brown    C) Red    D) Green

        Ans: A

25. Three of the faces adjacent to Red face are

A) Silver, Green, Brown    B) Silver, Brown, Pink    C) Silver, Pink, Green    D) Yellow, Pink,
Green

        Ans: B

Reasoning section (20 Questions - 20 mins)

Directions for Questions 1-4: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

Give answer (A) if only conclusion I follows; (B) if only conclusion II follows; (C) if either I
or II follows; 

(D)  if neither I nor II follows and (E) if both I and II follow.

1.  Statements    :      All students in my class are intelligent

                                  Rohit is not intelligent

     Conclusions  :       I. Rohit is not a student of my class

                                  II. Rohit must work hard.

       Ans: A 

2. Statements    :      Some men are educated

                                  Educated persons prefer small families

     Conclusions  :       I. All small families are educated

                                  II. Some men prefer small families

       Ans: B

3. Statements    :      All lamps are hooks

                                  No hook is coloured

     Conclusions  :       I. Some lamps are coloured

                                  II. No lamp is coloured

       Ans: B

4. Statements    :      All plants are trees

                                  No tree is green

     Conclusions  :       I. Some plants green

                                  II. Those plants which are not trees are green

       Ans: D

Directions for Questions 5-6: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

5.  Statements    :      All chairs laugh

                                  Some birds laugh

     Conclusions  :       I. All chairs are birds

                                  II. Some birds are chairs

                                 III. Those who do not laugh are not chairs

                                 IV. Some birds do not laugh

         A) Only II follows                   B) Only I follows    

         C) Only II and IV follow         D) Only IV follows 

         E) None follows

 

               Ans: E

 6. Statements    :      Some coolers are watches

                                  No watch is bed.

     Conclusions  :       I. No watch is cooler

                                  II. No cooler is watch

                                  III. Some watches are beds

                                  IV Some coolers are beds

         A) None follows                        B) Only I and IV follow   

         C) Only either II or III follows    D) Only either III or IV follows  

         E) Only either II or IV follows

      

                Ans: A

Directions7-15: In each of the following questions one word is different from the rest. Find
out the word which does not belong to the group

7.  A) Obtuse  B) Acute C) Reflex  D) Convex

Ans : D
 
8.  A)  Nylon B) Rayon   C) Linen  D) Viscose
Ans: Linen

9.  A)  16  B) 64   C) 27   D) 32

Ans: C

10. A) CEI  B) QSX   C) JLP  D) QSW

Ans : B

 
11. A) ZXVT  B) SQOM   C) ECBA   D) UHF
Ans : C
 
12. A)Cupboard B)Chair C) Rug  D) Bed
Ans: C
 
13. A) Epicentre  B) Seismology C) Focus  D) Crater
Ans: D
 
14. A) Arc  B) Diagonal C) Tangent  D) Radius
Ans: B
 
15. A) Dynamics  B) Mechnics C) Electronics  D) optics
Ans: B

16. In a Mach Past, seven persons are standing in a row. Q is standing left to R but right to
P. O is standing right to N and left to P. Similarly , S is standing right to R and left to T. 
Find out who is standing in the middle.

A) P    B) Q    C) R    D) O

Ans: B

17. Sitting in a row in front of the camera, Mr.X is on the left of the person sitting in the
centre but is on the right of Mr. Y. Mr. P is on the right of Mr. Z and Mr. R is on the right of
Mr. P. Mr R is the second person from the  person sitting in the centre. Who is the person
sitting in the centre?

 A) Mr. X    B) Mr. Y    C) Mr .Z    D) Mr. R

 Ans: C
 
18. You are given eight jelly doughnuts. The doughnuts all weigh the same amount except
for one which is heavier. You have a balancing scale at your disposal. What's the minimum
number of weighing required for you to pick out the heavy doughnut every time?
Ans:Two
 
19. A man is looking at a photograph of someone. His friend asks who it is. The man replies,
"Brothers and sisters, I have none. But that man's father is my father's son." Who was in
the photograph?
Ans: His son
 
20. A father is four times as old as his son. In twenty years, he'll be twice as old. How old
are they now?
Ans: The father is 40, and the son is 10.
 
 
                              
Test Paper :5
 Paper Type     : Whole Testpaper
 Test Date        : 26  January  2010 
 Test Location  : Chrest College, Bangalore
 Posted By        : Shabber

Aptitude Test

Questions = 70; time limit = 70 minutes. Correct answer carry one mark and wrong answer
carry 0.25 marks. Offline (paper & pen) test.
Verbal section (25 questions-25min)
Directions for Questions 1-5: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow on
the basis of the information provided in the passage. Work expands so as to fill the time
available for its completion. The general recognition of this fact is shown in the proverbial
phrase, It is the busiest man who has time to spare. Thus, an elderly lady at leisure can
spend the entire day writing a postcard to her niece. An hour will be spent in writing a
postcard, another hunting for spectacles, half an hour to search for the address, an hour
and a quarter in composition and twenty minutes in deciding whether or not to take an
umbrella when goingto the pillar box in the street. The total effort that could occupy a busy
man for three minutes, all told may in this fashion leave another person completely
exhausted after a day of doubt, anxiety and toil. 
 
1. What happens when the time to be spent on some work increases? 
A) the work is done smoothly.          B) the work is done
leisurely.                                                        C) work consumes all the time.         D) The
work needs additional time.   
Ans: C
 
2. Explain the sentence: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion’. 
A) The more work there is to be done , the more time needed.
B) whatever time is available for a given amount of work, all of it will be used.
C) If you have more time you can do some work.
D) If you have some important work to do, you should always have some additional time.
Ans: B 
 
3. Who is the person likely to take more time to do work. 
A) a busy man. B) a man of leisure. C) an elderly person. D)an exhausted person
Ans: B 
 
4. What is the total time spent by the elderly lady in writing a postcard? 
A) Three minutes. B) four hours and five minutes. C) half day D)the entire day.
Ans:D 
 
5. What does the expression ‘pillar box’ stand for? 
A) a box attached to the pillar. B) a box in the pillar C) box office. D) a pillar type postbox.
Ans: D 
 
Directions for Questions 6-10: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow
on the basis of the
information provided in the passage. According to Albert Einstein the non mathematician, is
seized by a mysterious shuddering when he hears of 'four-dimensional' things, he is seized
by a feeling, which is very similar to the thoughts awakened by the occult. And at the same
time the statement that the world in which we live is a four-dimensional space - time
continuum is quite a common place statement.
 
This might lead to an argument regarding the use of the term ''commonplace'' by Einstein.
Yet the difficulty lies more in the wording than the ideas. Einstein's concept of the universe
as a four-dimensional space-time continuum becomes plain and clear, when what he means
by ''continuum'' becomes clear. A continuum is something that is continuous, A ruler, for
example, is a one-dimensional space continuum. Most rulers are divided into inches and
frwasLions, scaled down to one-sixteenth of an inch.
 
Will it be possible to conceive a ruler, which is calibrated to a millionth or billionth of an
inch. In theory there is no reason why the steps from point to point should not be even
smaller. What distinguishes a continuum is the fWASL that the space between any two
points can be sub-divided into an infinite number of smaller divisions.
 
A railroad track is a one-dimensional space continuum and on it the engineer of a train can
describe his position at any time by citing a single co-ordinate point - i.e., a station or a
milestone. A sea captain, however, has to worry about two dimensions. The surface of the
sea is a two-dimensional continuum and the co-ordinate points by which sailor fixes his
positions in his two dimensional continuum are latitude and longitude. An airplane pilot
guides his plane through a three - dimensional continuum, hence he has to consider not
only latitude and longitude, but also his height above the ground. The continuum of an
airplane pilot constitutes space as we perceive it. In other words, the space of our world is
a three-dimensional continuum.
 
Just indicating its position in space is not enough while describing any physical event, which
involves motion. How position changes in time also needs to be mentioned. Thus to give an
accurate picture of the operation of a New York-Chicago express, one must mention not
only that it goes from New-York to Albany to Syracuse to Cleveland to Toledo to Chicago,
but also the times at which it touches each of those points. This can be done either by
means of a timetable or a visual chart. If the miles between New York and Chicago are
plotted horizontally on a piece of ruled paper and the hours and minutes are plotted
vertically, then a diagonal line properly drawn across the page illustrates the progress of
the train in two-dimensional space-time continuum. This type of graphic representation is
familiar to most newspaper readers; a stock market chart, for example, pictures financial
events in a two-dimensional dollar-time continuum. Similarly for the best picturisation of
the flight of an airplane from New York to Los Angeles a four dimensional space  time
continuum is essential. The latitude, longitude and altitude will only make sense to the
traffic manager of the airline if the time co - ordinate is also mentioned. Therefore time is
the fourth dimension. If a flight has to be looked at, perceived as a whole, it wouldn't work
if it is broken down into a series of disconnected take - offs, climbs, glides, and landing, it
needs to be looked at and perceived as a continuous four- dimensional space - time
continuum curve. 
 
Following are some  sample questions on this passage: 
 
The significant feature of a continuum, according to the passage, revolves around The
divisibility of the interval between any two points. An ordinary ruler's caliber for marking Its
unending curve Its lucid from providing comprehensibility to the non-scientists as well It's
variety of co-ordinates.
Answer: A 
 
The purpose of this passage is to highlight the point that Plots and sea captains have
something in common Stock market charts may be helpful to physicists The fourth
dimension is time. Non-mathematician's are often afraid of the commonplace There is a
marked quality to distance
Answer: C 
 
According to the passage, an airlines traffic manager depends upon all of the following
EXCEPT latitude altitude the time co-ordinate longitude the continuous curve in co four
Answer: E 
 
The underlying tone of this selection is persuasive deferential candid instructive gently
condescending
Answer: D 
According to the author if on wishes portray a physical event in which motion plays a role-
one has to Make use of a time-table Indicate how position changes in time Be conversant
with the scientist's theories Describe it graphically Be aware of altitude, latitude and
longitude
Answer: B 
 
Directions for Questions 11-12: Read each sentence to find if there is any grammatical
error in it. If there is any error, it will be only one part of the sentence.  The number or
alphabet of that part is your answer.(Disregard punctuation errors if any)
11. I never have / visited / or intend to visit / foreign countries /        
     A                    B                   C                         D
Ans: C
12. The clothes / were neatly / hanged /on the cloth line.     
     A                     B              C                D
Ans:C
 
Directions for Questions 13-15: One of the four sentences given in each question is
grammatically wrong . Find the incorrect sentence.
13. A)  Our followers are but a handful. B)  Neither he nor I was there. C)  Many a glorious
deeds were done. D) Everyone of the boys loves to ride.
Ans: C
 
14. A)  She had finished her work when I met her. B)  Do you believe in God? C)  He cut his
hand with a knife. D)  He challenged me for a duel.
Ans: D
 
15. A)  Sumit is my elder brother. B)  He is two years younger to me. C) He is the eldest
man of this village. D) Ravi is five years older than me.
Ans: C
 
Directions for Questions 16-20: In each of the following questions, some sentence are
given which are on the same theme. decide which sentence is the most preferable with
respect to grammar; meaning and usage, suitable for formal writing in English. Find the
correct sentence.
16. A) From which train did you come?
B) A series of incidents have taken place.
C) It is a five men committee.
D) This pronunciation is peculiar to Bengalis.
Ans: D
 
17. A)  They have placed order for books.
B) He has applied for lectureship.
C) The river has overflown its bank.
D) Give me rupees two and a half.
Ans: D
 
18. A) The proceeds of the charity show are for riot victims
B) He asked Ajay and I to go.
C) The weather of this place does not suit me.
D) Either Rajesh or his friends has done it.
Ans: A
 
19. A) It is far too hard an essay for me to attempt.
B) It is too far hard an essay to attempt for me.
C) Too far it is an essay hard for me to attempt.
D) It is too hard an essay for me to far attempt
Ans:D
 
20. A) Hoping to be hearing from you, I remain yours sincerely.
B) Hoping to hear from you, I remain yours sincerely.
C) Hoping to have heard from you, I sincerely remain yours.
D) Sincerely I remain yours hoping to be hearing from you.
Ans: B
 
Directions for Questions 21-25: In each of the following questions, a paragraph or a
sentence has been broken up into different parts. The parts have been scrambled and
numbered as given below.  Choose the correct order of these parts from the given
alternatives.
 
21.  1) I     2)do    3)  a    4)  of    5) in     6)  lot    7)  reading    8) my    9) time    10)
free
A.  1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 10, 8, 9          B.  1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 7, 5, 8, 10, 9                  
C.  1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 4, 5, 8, 10, 9          D.  1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 7, 5, 8, 10, 9
Ans: D
 
22.  1) on to     2) seat   3)  evening    4)  Edinburgh    5)the     6)  booked    7)  flight    8)
a    9) time    10)to
A.  9, 6, 8, 2, 1, 5, 3, 7, 10, 4     B.  9, 6, 8, 1, 2, 5, 3, 7, 10,
4                                                         C.  9, 3, 8, 2, 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 4     D.  9, 6, 1, 2, 5,
8, 3, 7, 10, 4
Ans: A
 
23. 1) I     2) my   3)  leg    4)  to    5)hire     6)  gardener    7)  when    8) a    9) had   
10) I    11) broke
A. 1, 9, 4, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 3, 2          B.  1, 9, 4, 5, 11, 6, 8, 10, 7, 2, 3
C.  1, 9, 4, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 2, 3         D.  1, 4, 9, 5, 8, 6, 7, 10, 11, 2, 3
Ans: C
 
24. 1) She     2) trust   3)  Don't    4)  because    5)is     6) her    7) lying   
A. 1, 5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7       B.  3, 2, 6, 4, 1, 5, 7      
C.  3, 2, 6, 4, 1, 5, 7      D.  3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 7
Ans: B
 
25. 1) rent     2)a   3)  has    4)  room    5)in     6) house    7)  she    8) to    9) rent  
A. 7, 3, 2, 4, 1, 8, 5, 9, 6   B.  7, 3, 1, 4, 8, 2, 5, 9, 6 
C.  7, 3, 2, 4, 8, 1, 5, 9, 6  D.  7, 3, 2, 4, 8, 1, 5, 6, 9
Ans: C
 
Aanalytical section (25 Questions - 30 mins)Directions for Questions 1-5: There are five
friends Sachin, Kunal, Mohit, Anuj and Rohan. Sachin ia shorter than Kunal but taller than
Rohan. Mohit is tallest. Anuj is a little shorter than Kunal an little taller than Sachin.
1. Who is the shortest?
(a) Rohan     (b) Sachin     (c) Anuj   (d) Kunal     (e) None of these
Ans: A
 
2. If they stand in the order of their heights, who will be in the middle?
(a) Kunal     (b) Rohan     (c) Sachin  (d) Anuj      (e) None of these
Ans: D
 
3. If they stand in the order of increasing heights, who will be the second?
(a) Anuj         (b) Sachin         (c) Rohan  (d) Kunal         (e) None of these
Ans: B
 
4. Who is the second tallest?
(a) Sachin         (b) Kunal         (c) Anuj   (d) Rohan         (e) None of these
Ans: B
 
5. Who is taller than Anuj but shorter than Mohit?
(a) Kunal             (b) Rohan         (c) Sachin  (d)Date Inadequate         (e) None
Ans: A
 
Directions for Questions 6-10:
6. A group of friends goes for dinner and gets bill of Rs 2400 . Two of them says that they
have forgotten their purse so remaining  make an extra contribution of Rs 100 to pay up
the bill. Tell the no. of person in that group.
Ans - 8 person  
 
7. Given the following functions (1) f(n a b c ) = ac if n=1      (2) f(n a b c) = f( n-1 a c b)
+ f( 1 a b c) + f( n-1 b a c ) if n > 1      Then what is the value f( 2 a b c ) = ?
Ans: f( 2 a c b ) = ab + ac + bc.
 
8. There are 600 tennis players 4% wear wrist band on one wrist Of the remaining, 25%
wear wrist bands on both hands How many players don't wear a wrist band?
Ans. 432 
 
9. Three types of tea the a,b,c costs Rs. 95/kg,100/kg and70/kg respectively. How many
kgs of each should be blended to produce 100 kg of mixture worth Rs.90/kg, given that the
quntities of band c are equal
70,15,15  50,25,25  60,20,20  40,30,30
Ans. B
 
10. If all the 6 are replaced by 9, then the algebraic sum of all the numbers from 1 to
100(both inclusive) varies by
Ans: 330
 
Directions for Questions 11-15: Each question given below has a problem and two
statements numbered
I and II  giving certain information. You have to decide if the information given in the
statements are sufficient for answering    the problem. Indicate your answer as
(a) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(b) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(c) If the data in either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
(d) If the data even in both the  statements together are not sufficient to answer the
question;
(e) If the data in both the statements together are needed; 
 
11. A) The boy regretted that he had spend a greater part of his vacation in the chair with a
plastered leg.
B) With a plastered leg, the boy regretted that he had spent a greater part of his vacation
in the chair
C) The boy regretted that a plastered leg he had spent a greater part of his vacation in the
chair.
D) The boy with a plastered leg regretted that he had spent a greater part of his vacation in
the chair.
Ans: C
 
12.  A) If You will pay heed to the small details, the general plans will surely succeed.
B) If you pay heed to the small details, the general plans will surely succeed.
C) If you would heed the small details, the general plans would have succeed.
D) If you heeded to the small details, the general plans would surely succeed.
Ans: B
 
13. A) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sunshine on a river bank as long as
90 feet.
B) It is a pleasure to see an alligator as long as 90 feet basking in the sunshine on a river
bank
C) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sunshine as long as 90 feet  on a river
bank
D) It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking as long as 90 feet in the sunshine on a river
bank.
Ans: B
 
14. A) There will be a meeting in the long room at 4 o'clock of all the boys who play cricket
and football.
B) There will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and football in the long room at
4 o'clock.
C) There will be in the long room at 4 o'clock a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and
football
D) In the long room at 4 o'closk there will be a meeting of all the boys who play cricket and
football.
Ans: D
 
15. A) We had in this village, some twenty years ago, an idiot boy, whom I well remember,
who from a child showed strong propensity for bees. 
B) Some twenty years ago, we had an idiot boy in this village, who from a child showed
strong propensity for bees, whom I well remember.
C) We had an idiot boy, whom I well remember, who from a child showed strong propensity
for bees, in this village some twenty years ago.
D) In this village, we had an idiot boy some twenty years ago, who from a child showed
strong propensity for bees, whom I well remember.
Ans: A
 
Directions for Questions 16-20: Convert the given binary numbers.
16.  (11111011)2=  (   )8       
Ans: (373)8
 
17.  (11011110110010101101)2 = (  )16       
Ans: (DECAD)16
 
18.  ( 11010101)2  = (   )10      
Ans: (213)10
 
19. (11100111)2 = (        )8     
Ans: (347)8
 
20.  (1100010101010010001)2 = (  )8      
Ans: (1425221)8
 
Questions 21-25: A cube painted red on two adjecent faces and black on the faces
opposite to the red faces and green on the remaining faces is cut into sixty-four smaller
cubes of equal size.
21. How many cubes are there which have no face painted?
A) 0         B) 4           C) 8         D)6
Ans: C
 
22. How many cubes have only one face painted?
A) 8           B) 16        C) 24       D)32
Ans: C
 
23. How many cubes have less than three faces painted?
A) 80          B) 24        C) 28       D)48
Ans: D
 
24. How many cubes are there with three faces painted?
A) 4        B) 8        C) 16       D)24
Ans: B
 
25. How many cubes have  one face green and one of the adjacent faces black o red?
A) 8          B) 16        C) 24       D)28
Ans:C
 
Reasoning section (20 Questions- 20 mins) 
Directions for Questions 1-4: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer
 
(A) If only conclusion I follows;
(B) If only conclusion II follows;
(C) If either I or II follows;
(D) If neither I nor II follows and
(E) If both I and II follow.
1. Statements: Most clocks are fans some fans are walls conclusions:
I. Some walls are fans        II. Some clocks are walls
Ans: D
 
2. Statements: All birds are dogs some dogs are cats Conclusions:
I. Some cats are not dogs               II. All dogs are not birds
Ans: D
 
3. Statements: Some fools are intelligent some intelligent are great Conclusions:
I. Some fools are great          II. All great are intelligent.
Ans: D
 
4. Statements: All Men are married some men are educated Conclusions:
I. Some married are educated       II. Some educated are married.
Ans: E
 
Directions for Questions 5-6: In each questions below are given two statements followed
by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be
true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion
and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given
statements, disregarding commonly known facts. 
 
5. Statements: All bags are chalks. All chalks are bottles. Conclusions: 
I. Some bottles are bags. II.  All bags are bottles  III. All bottles are bags  IV. Some chalks
are not bags
A) Only I , II and IV follow    B) Only I , III and IV follow.  C) Only II, III and IV follow.    
D)   All Follow    E)  none of these
Ans: A
6. Statements: Some trees are buses.  All buses are hats
Conclusions: I Some trees are hats   II.  Some hats are trees         
                  III. All hats are buses    IV.  Some buses are hats 
 
A) None follow s                     B)  Only I, II and IV follow. 
C) Only II , III and IV follow.    D) All Follow        E)  none of these
Ans: B
 
Directions(7-15): In each of the following questions one word is different from the rest.
Find out the word which does not belong to the group
 
7.  A ) Yokel   B) Upshot   C) Lout   D) Bumpkin
Ans: B
 
8.  A) Sofa B) Bed C) Diwan D) Chair E) Table
Ans: B
 
9.  A) Keraunophobia   B) Tonitrophobia   C) Phonophobia   D) Astraphobia
Ans: C
 
10.  A) HB B) ZU C) NI D) TO E) PK
Ans: (A)
 
11.  A) Printer B) Author  C) Publisher D) Correspondent E) Reader
Ans: (E)
 
12. A) EQL B) BHF C) KTI D) SXD E) JWM
Ans: (D)
 
13. A) Curd B) Butter  C) Oil  D) cream
Ans: C
14. A) Poland   B) Greece C) Spain   D) Korea
Ans: D
 
15. A) Copper   B) Tin C) Brass   D) ZInc
Ans: C
 
16. Mr. A, Miss B, Mr. C and Miss D are sitting around a table and discussing their trades.
1. Mr. A sits opposite to cook      2. Miss b sits right to the barber.
3. The washer man is on the left of the tailor 4. Miss D sits opposite Mr. C hat are the
trades of A and B?
A. Tailor and Barber            B. Tailor and cook  C. Barber  and cook     D.  washer man and
cook
Ans: B
 
17.  In a pile of 10 books, there are 3 of History, 3 of Hindi, 2 of mathematics and 2 of
English. Taking from above, there is an English book between a history and mathematics
book, a history book between a mathematics and an English  book, a Hindi book between
an English and a mathematics book, a mathematics book between two Hindi books and two
Hindi books between a Mathematic and a History book. Book of which subject is at the sixth
position from top?      
 
A. English     B. Hindi    B. Mathematics         C. History
Ans: B
 
18.  On a man's tombstone, it is said that one sixth of his life was spent in childhood and
one twelfth as a teenager. One seventh of his life passed between the time he became an
adult and the time he married; five years later, his son was born. Alas, the son died four
years before he did. He lived to be twice as old as his son did. How old did the man live to
be?
Ans: 84 years
 
19.  What two numbers have a product of 48 and, when the larger number is divided by the
smaller, a quotient of 3?
Ans: 4 and 12
 
20.  A drove of sheep and chickens have a total of 99 heads and feet. There are twice as
many chickens as sheep. How many of each are there?
Ans: Nine sheep and eighteen chickens.