INFOSYS

Grand Test - 3

Verbal Reasoning – 40 Questions Time: 35 mins

Directions for Questions 26 to 31: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

D. H. Lawrence – 1885 – 1930: The Supreme Triumph For man, the vast marvel is to be alive. For man as for flower and
beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. Whatever the unborn and the dead may
know, they cannot know the beauty, the marvel of being alive in the flesh. The dead may look after the afterwards. But
the magnificent here and now of life in the flesh is ours, and ours alone, and ours only for a time. We ought to dance
with rapture, that we should be alive and in the flesh, and part of the living, incarnate cosmos. I am part of the sun as
my eye is the part of me. That I am part of the earth my feet below know the perfectly, and my blood is part of the sea.
My soul knows that I am a part of the human race, my soul is an inorganic part of the great human soul, as my spirit is a
part of my nation. In my own very self, I am part of my family. There is nothing of me that is alone and absolute except
my mind, and we shall find that the mind has no existence by itself, it is only the glitter of the sun on the surface of the
waters. – Apocalypse, 1931.
26. By triumph the author means -
(a) sin (b) loss (c) sorro (d) victory
27. When the dead look after the afterwards the living should look at life
(a) forever (b) for some months (c) for only a short while (d) in the past
28. By rapture the author means an emotion involving great
(a) trepidation (b) thrill (c) fear (d) joy
29. By the last line “It ………………………waters”, the author means that the mind is only
(a) a mirage (b) an illusion (c) magic (d) a reflection
30. The tone of this passage is
(a) social (b) moral (c) reflective (d) philosophical
31. The most suitable title for this passage would be -
(a) The Surface of the Waters (b) My Mind (c) The Human Race (d) Alive and Kicking

Directions for Questions 32-34: Choose the correct option.

32. The repetition of messages or the use of superfluous expressions is called ………………
(a) redundancy (b) hyperbole (c) alliteration (d) allegory
33. Ink : pen : paper
(a) watch : dial : strap (b) book : paper : words
(c) farmer : plough : field (d) colour : brush : canvas
34. realia
(a) theoretical constructs (b) fabricated examples
(c) objects from real life (d) based on reality

Directions for Questions 35-40: Choose the grammatically correct option from the following.
35.
(a) ‘Are these gloves belonging to you?’ she asked.
(b) ‘Does this gloves belong to you?’ she asked.
(c) ‘Do these gloves belongs to you?’ she asked.
(d) ‘Do these gloves belong to you?’ she asked.
36.
(a) I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old – more than
100years old!
(b) I live in the house in the street countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old – more than
100 years old!
(c) I live in a house in the street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old – more
than 100years old!

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 (d) I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and a house is old – more than
100years old!
37.
(a) The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
(b) The teachers will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
(c) The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
(d) The teachers will be able to visit our school and compare their teaching method with their own.
38.
(a) Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent?
(b) Could you give me the amount what you filled out in the check you sent?
(c) Could you give me the amount for which you filled out in the check you sent?
(d) Could you give me the amount wherein you filled out in the check you sent?

39.
(a) I have completed the work yesterday.
(b) I did completed the work yesterday.
(c) I have had completed the work yesterday.
(d) I completed the work yesterday.
40.
(a) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed with the truck.
(b) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed into the truck.
(c) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed against the truck.
(d) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed before the truck.

Directions for Questions 41-45: Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each italicized word.
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also referred to (41) as the citizens’ ombudsman bill, is a proposed independent (42) anti –
corruption law in India. Anti – corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original
Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively deter
(43) corruption, redress grievances (44) of citizens, and protect whistle – blowers. If made into law, the bill would
create an independent ombudsman (45) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate
complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval. (Source: Wikipedia)
41. (a) described as (b) included in (c) supported for (d) reformed as
42. (a) self – centered (b) impartial (c) self – seeking (d) self - possessed
43. (a) swell (b) prevent (c) propel (d) lucubrate
44. (a) complaints (b) dishonesty (c) committees (d) opinions
45. (a) a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against bureaucrats and/or
politicians.
(b) a government appointee who investigates complaints by government against common citizens.
(c) a government appointee who investigates complaints by citizens against citizens.
(d) a government appointee who investigates complaints by government against government officials.

Directions for Questions 46-49: In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that
must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
46. The committee came to a decision to discuss in detail about assorted problems that people have been facing for a
long time.
(a) came to (b) to discuss (c) about (d) a long time
47. I know you must not see eye to eye with the philosophy of Ramkrishna but you must admit that he had had
tremendous influence over a great many followers.
(a) see eye to eye (b) had had (c) influence over (d) No error
48. The Principal inquired with the students if they would like their teacher to repeat the lesson again.
(a) inquired with (b) to repeat (c) again (d) No error
49. One of the security guards rushed forward; unlocked the gate and asked whether I had anything objectionable.
(a) security guards (b) forward (c) objectionable (d) No error

Directions for Questions 50 and 51: Rearrange the following sentence fragment (P, Q, R and S) to make meaningful
sentences.
50. I always told them ………………….. and consideration for me.
P. How for me she
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Q. Always exuded warmth
R. Was like a family’s
S. Elder and how she has
(a) PRSQ (b) PQSR (c) PRQS (d) SQPR
51. A year or …………………….. foreign languages
P. I picked up a liking for learning
Q. the largest urban area and primary
R. so after leaving Bangkok
S. city of Thailand and a place of unique beauty
(a) RPQS (b) RQSP (c) RSPQ (d) SPQR

Directions for Questions 52-54: Choose the correct option.

52. This book ………………… five sections.
(a) comprises of (b) comprises (c) consists (d) comprises to
53. My grandfather left most of his money to an NGO; the rest went directly to my daughter and ……………..
(a) I (b) me (c) myself (d) myself too
54. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river’s banks
(a) Isthumus (b) Archipelago (c) Hinterland (d) Swamps

Directions for Questions 55 and 56: In the questions below, the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From
the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive /Active voice.
55. Who is creating this mess?
(a) Who has been created this mess? (b) By whom has this mess been created?
(c) By whom this mess is being created? (d) By whom is this mess being created?
56. You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
(a) Wine should be opened about three hours before use.
(b) Wine should be opened by you three hours before use.
(c) Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it.
(d) Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used.

Direction for Question 57: In the questions below, the passage consist of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences
are given. (S1, S6) The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled as P, Q, R
and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.
S1: Metals are today being replaced by polymers in many applications.
P: Above all, they are cheaper and easier to process making them a viable alternative to metals.
Q: Polymers are essentially a long chains of hydrocarbons molecules.
R: Today polymers as strong as metals have been developed.
S: These have replaced the traditional chromium – plated metallic bumpers in cars.
S6: Many Indian Institutes of Science and Technology run special programmes on polymer science.
The proper sequence should be:
57. (a) QRSP (b) RSQP (c) RQSP (d) QRPS

Directions for Questions 58 and 59: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
58. FRUGALITY
(a) Foolishness (b) Extremity (c) Enthusiasm (d) Economy
59. HARBINGER
(a) Messenger (b) Steward (c) Forerunner (d) Pilot

Directions for Questions 60 and 61: Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
60. EXODUS : (a) Influx (b) Home – coming (c) Return (d) Restoration
61. EQUANIMITY : (a) Resentment (b) Dubiousness (c) Duplicity (d) Excitement

Direction for Question 62: Find the Odd one out from the group of words.
62. (a) Bludgeon (b) Dragon (c) Black Jack (d) Order

Direction for Question 63: Each pair of capitalized words given is followed by four pair of words. Select the pair that
DOES NOT expresses a relationship similar to that expressed by the capitalized pair.
63. KERNAL : SHELL
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(a) Caterpillar : Pupa (b) Larva : Cocoon (c) Lassitude : Syncope (d) Passenger : Car

Directions for Questions 64 and 65: Choose the correct option.

64. Both of them ……………. since their childhood.
(a) are working here (b) work here (c) have been working (d) are liking to work
65. Although initial investigations pointed towards him …………………
(a) the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime.
(b) the additional information confirmed his guilt
(c) the subsequent events established that he was guilty
(d) the subsequent events proved that he was innocent

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