AIMS ENTRY TEST PREPARATION

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Test Syllabus: Punctuation Date: 13-08-2021

ENGLISH
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, four alternative
sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the Circle
corresponding to that letter in the MCQ Response Form.
Q.1
A) A state-of-the-art printer is not that expensive.
B) A state of the art printer is not that expensive.
C) A state-of the art printer is not that expensive.
D) A state-of-the art printer is not that expensive.
Q.2
A) A liberally sprinkled dose of humor was very much
appreciated.
B) A liberally-sprinkled dose of humor was very much
appreciated.
C) A liberally-sprinkled-dose of humor was very much
appreciated.
D) A liberally sprinkled dose-of-humor was very much
appreciated.
Q.3
A) Our liberal minded clergyman managed to unite the entire
congregation.
B) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire
congregation.
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C) Our liberal-minded-clergyman managed to unite the entire
congregation.
D) Our-liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire
congregation.
Q.4
A) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was
liberal minded.
B) Our clergyman who united the entire congregation was liberal
minded.
C) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was
liberalminded.
D) Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was
liberal-minded.
Q.5
A) Jan asked; “What did Joe mean when he said, ‘I will see you
later.’ ”
B) Jan asked, “What did Joe mean when he said, ‘I will see you
later?’ ”
C) Jan asked, “What did Joe mean when he said, ‘I will see you
later’?”
D) Jan asked, “What did Joe mean when he said, ‘I will see you
later’ ”?
Q.6
A) When I noticed that our dog cut it’s paw, I called the
veterinarian right away.
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B) When I noticed that our dog cut it’s paw. I called the
veterinarian right away.
C) When I noticed that our dog cut its paw, I called the
veterinarian right away.
D) When I noticed that our dog cut its paw; I called the
veterinarian right away.
Q.7
A) Just to be sure, I called three more doctors’ offices.
B) Just to be sure, I called three more doctors offices.
C) Just to be sure, I called three more doctor’s offices.
D) Just to be sure, I called three more doctor offices’.
Q.8
A) “Your right to be concerned,” said one veterinarian. “I would
like to take a look at your dog.”
B) “Your right to be concerned,” said one veterinarian, “I would
like to take a look at your dog.”
C) “You're right to be concerned.” said one veterinarian. “I would
like to take a look at your dog.”
D) “You're right to be concerned,” said one veterinarian. “I would
like to take a look at your dog.”
Q.9
A) The friendly looking vet examined our dogs paw.
B) The friendly-looking vet examined our dogs paw.
C) The friendly-looking vet examined our dog’s paw.
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D) The friendly looking vet examined our dog’s paw.
Q.10
A) We had pet insurance but still owed $40 in fees.
B) We had pet insurance: but still owed $40 in fees.
C) We had pet insurance but, still owed $40 in fees.
D) We had pet-insurance but still owed $40 in fees.
Q.11
A) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot
before his tragic death.
B) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher, and a pilot
before his tragic death.
C) John F. Kennedy Jr., became a magazine publisher and a pilot,
before his tragic death.
D) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine, publisher, and a pilot
before his tragic death.
Q.12
A) Julio, my friend from Ames, Ohio will join us.
B) Julio, my friend from Ames, Ohio, will join us.
C) Julio, my friend, from Ames, Ohio will join us.
D) Julio my friend from Ames Ohio will join us.
Q.13
A) The elections will be held on: the first Tuesday of November,
2018.
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B) The elections will be held, on the first Tuesday of November
2018.
C) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday, of November
2018.
D) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday of November
2018.
Q.14
A) The elections will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2018, and
the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.
B) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and
the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.
C) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 and
the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.
D) The elections will be held on: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and
the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.
Q.15
A) It is good that a caring dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes,
should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too
busy.
B) It is good that a caring, dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes
should be appreciated by students who are usually, bored and
too busy.
C) It is good that a caring dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes
should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too
busy.
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D) It is good that a caring, dedicated teacher like Mr. Fuentes
should be appreciated by students who are usually bored and too
busy.
Q.16
A) Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her a
success in school.
B) Knowing her own strengths and working hard, made her a
success in school.
C) Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her, a
success, in school.
D) Knowing her own strengths, and working hard made her a
success in school.
Q.17
A) I need to locate four states on the map: Minnesota, Michigan,
California, and Nevada.
B) I need to locate four states on the map. Minnesota; Michigan;
California; and Nevada.
C) I need to locate four states on the map Minnesota, Michigan,
California, and Nevada.
D) I need to locate four states on the map; Minnesota, Michigan,
California, and Nevada.
Q.18
A) Right now I want two things peace and quiet.
B) Right now I want two things; peace and quiet.
C) Right now I want two things … peace and quiet.
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D) Right now I want two things: peace and quiet.
Q.19
A) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed: that we
cannot stop war by waging war.
B) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that, we
cannot stop war by waging war.
C) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we
cannot stop war by waging war.
D) Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed, that we
cannot stop war by waging war.
Q.20
A) A well—made argument was presented for negotiating a
peaceful resolution.
B) A well made argument was presented, for negotiating a
peaceful resolution.
C) A well-made argument was presented for negotiating a
peaceful resolution.
D) A well-made-argument was presented for negotiating a
peaceful resolution.
Select the most appropriate synonym.
Q.21 NEUTRAL
(a) narrow (b) impartial
(c) melodious (d) unreliable
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Q.22 NIGGLEE
(a) objection (b) timid (c) penurious (d) affluent
Q.23 OPTED FOR
(a) final (b) chosen (c) perfect (d) inaccurate
Q.24 OCCASIONALLY
(a) sporadically (b) explain
(c) intimidate (d) lacerate
Q.25 OPERATION
(a) deadly (b) eloping (c) act (d) simple