CAPSTONE Verbal : Practice Lecture 12 Overview Next Lecture * Mixed Practices : 02 * Mixed Practices : 03 IBA Regular Batch Reach Us Panthapath :01972-277 866 Mouchak —: 01999-017 011 Mirpur :01970-985 421 Chattogram :01970-985 420 Qwwwecapstonebd.com Capstone EducationMixed Problems Test-2 Time: 35 Minutes Marks: 45 Questions 1 to 10 are based on the following instruction: Instruction: Underlined parts of the following sentences may contain error(s) in grammar, diction, usage or idiom. Choose the underlined portion that contains such error(s). If there is no error then select E. 1, Seventy-five percent of what we perceive as (A) taste, especially (B) the perception of flavor, is really attributable £0 one’s sense (C) of smell (D). No error (E). 2. Development of new drugs often require (A) years of (B) testing and waiting for (C) labeling approval from (D) federal regulators. No error (E). 3. Although research in the earth and environmental sciences has pieced together narratives of ancient and historical environmental changes, but there is (A) still much (B) left to learn (C) about the nature and causes of ghanging (D) climatic conditions through time. No error (E). 4, Literacy is an enormous problem (A) it affects (B) millions of people worldwide (C) and is an impediment to (D) social progress. No error (E). 5. If you are sure that (A) you are in the right (B) you would not (C) mind an independent examination of (D) the case. No error (F). 6. We have no choice but (A) to appoint Mary: (B) she is the best (C) of the two candidates, and there ig (D) no prospect of finding more applicants, No error (E). 7. A good teacher should (A) not only gonvey (B) information and (C) also should instill in his students love for (D) learning. No error (E). 8, Revered as (A) one of the world’s most versatile geniuses, Leonardo Da Vinci excelled in (B) everything he attempted and serving (C) as a.prototype (D) for the Renaissance man. No error (E), 9. Although they are not (A) fast runners, wolves could have maintained (B) a loping run for many miles (©), running throughout (D) the night if necessary. No error (E). 10. The electricity transmission grid consisting (A) of 200,000 miles of high-voltage lines that garry (B) Power across the United States, northern Mexico, and most of Canada, a grid divided into two (C) loosely ‘somnested (D) sections called interconnects. No error (E).Questions 11 to 25 are based on the following instruction: Instruction: Select the most appropriate word(s)/ phase(s) to fill in the gaps. 11. The spellings of many Old English words have been in the living language, although their pronunciations have changed. A.Preserved _B. Shortened C. Preempted D. Revised E. Improved 12, Although Johnson ___ great enthusiasm for his employees’ project, in reality his interest in the project was so___as to be almost nonexistent. A. generated, redundant B. displayed, preemptive C. expected, indiscriminate D. feigned, perfunctory E, demanded, dispassionate 13. However they might be, Roman poets were bound to have some favorite earlier author whom they would A. subservient, imitate B. independent, inspire C- original, emulate D. creative, admire E. talented, neglect 14, Literature is inevitably a rather than ‘medium for the simple reason that writers interpose their own vision between the reader and reality A. distorting, a neutral B. transparent, an opaque C. colorful, a drab D, flawless, an inexact E, flexible, a rigid 15. Few of us take the pains to study our cherished convictions; indeed, we almost have a natural doing so, A. aptitude for B. repugnance to. interest D.ignorance of —_E, reaction after 16. The primary criterion for____a school is its recent performance: crities are to extend credit for earlier victories A. evaluating, prone B. investigating, hesitant C. judging, reluctant D. improving, eager E, administering, persuaded 17. Bach occupation has its own __; bankers, lawyers and computer professionals, for example, all use among themselves language which outsiders have difficulty following A. merits B. disadvantages C. rewards D. jargon E. problems 18. Many people at that time believed that spices help preserve food; however, Hall found that many marketed spices were bacteria, moulds and yeasts. A-devoidof —_B. teeming with C. improved by _—-D destroyed by —_E. active against19, Possessed of an insatiable sweet tooth, Tanvir enjoyed all kinds of candy, but he had a special for ‘gumdrops, his absolute favorite. A.container —_B. prediction C.odium D, nature E, disregard 20. Although the suburban townhouse seemed like a good value, the buyer when the real estate agent asked for a commitment A. elaborated B. ambled C. vacillated D. groveled E, lamented 21. Why is it that even the most of students occasionally a seemingly simple question and finds himself? herself unable to determine the correct answer? B. dogged, propose C. intuitive, resolve D. erudite, overlook E. competent, stumbles over 22. The bank cashier's of the funds was not discovered until the auditors examined the accounts. A.extradition —B,embezzlement _C. patronage Daan ingenious E. verification 23. In sharp contrast to the previous night's revelry, the wedding was__affair. A.afervent Ba dignified C.achaotic Dan ingenious Ea jubilant 24, Many experts argue that a grouping of students would improve instruction because it would lit the range of student abilities in the classroom. A. heterogeneous B. systematic C. homogenous —_D.. sporadic E, fragmentary 25, She seemed genuinely when she apologized. A.converged —_B. confident C. contrite D. conundrum E. defaulted Questions 26 to 40 are based on the following instructi Instruction: Select the choice that best replaces the underlined part of the given sentence conveying the meaning. If you thing that the original sentence is the best choice, select the first choice. 26. Do you know that these gloves have lay on the bureau all week? A-have layon —B, have laid on C. would lie on D. had laid on E. have lain on 7. If would have known about the team tryouts, I would have signed up for them A. would have known B. would had known C. could of known D. had been told E. could have been told Page: 328. In an effort to reduce their inventories, Bangladeshi mango sellers have cut prices: their mangoes have ‘priced to sell, and they are. A. have priced to sell, and they are. B. have been priced to sell, and they are. C. have been priced to sell, and they have. D. are priced to sell, and they do. E, was priced to sell, and they are. 29. The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed ractitioner A. as though she were a licensed practitioner. B. as though she was a licensed practitioner. C. like she was a licensed practitioner. D. like as if she was a licensed practitioner. E. as if she was a practitioner with a license. 30. The children is neither encouraged to be critical or to examine all the evidence before forming an opinion. A. neither encouraged to be critical or to examine B. neither encouraged to be critical nor to examine C. either encouraged to be critical or to examine D, encouraged either to be critical nor to examine E, not encouraged either to be critical or to examine 31. As district attomey, Elizabeth not only had the responsibility of supervising a staff of dedicated young, lawyers but she had the task of maintain good relations with the police also, A. but she had the task of maintain good relations with the police also. B. but she had the task of maintain good relations with the police. C. but also had the task of maintain good relations with the police. D. but she had the task to maintaining good relations with the police. E. but also she had the task to maintain good relations with the police. 32. Just as a home theater was a dream come true for the Benson family, so a backvard tennis court was a dream come true for the Janice family A. soa backyard tennis court was a dream come true for the Janice family. B. so was a backyard tennis court was a dream come true for the Janice family C. as a dream came true for the Janice family with its backyard tennis court. D, soa tennis court, in the backyard, was a dream that the Janices realized. E. and, as such, a backyard tennis court was a dream come true for the Janice family.33. When Sheila opens gifts, the givers should receive a gesture of thanks. ‘A. When Sheila opens gifts, the givers should receive a gesture of thanks, B. When Sheila opens gifts, the givers should receive thanks from her. C. Sheila opens gifts, the givers should receive her gestures of thanks, D. Opening gifts, Sheila should make the givers recipients of thanks. E. When Sheila opens gifts, she should thank those who gave her the presents. 34, Editing is more than just a stage in the writing process, for it being the time to polish and hone a piece of writing, A. process, for it being B. process, being it’s C. process: it is D. process, for its E. process; itis 35. A. Signing the contract, you cannot shrug off liability by giving the excuse that you have not seen the fine prints, B. Once you have signed the contract, you cannot shrug off liability by giving the excuse that you have not seen the fine prints, C. Once you have signed the contract, you could not shrug off liability by giving the excuse that you did not see the fine prints. D. Once signed, you cannot shrug off liability in contracts by giving the excuse that you have not seen the fine prints. E. Once the contract has been signed off, you cannot shrug off liability by giving the excuse that you have not seen the fine prints. 36. A good doctor inquires not only about his patients’ physical health, but about their mental health too. A. but about their mental health too B. but their mental health also, C. but also he inquires about their mental health. D, but also about their mental health, E. but too about their mental health, 37. Knowing that the area was prone to carthquakes, all the buildings were reinforced with additional steel and concrete, A. Knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes, B. Having known that the area was prone to earthquakes, C. Since the area was known to be prone to earthquakes, D, Since they know that the area was e prone to earthquakes, E, Being prone to earthquakes, Page: 538. John would never have taken the job if he had known what great demands it would make on his time, A. if he had known B. if he knew C. ifhe had been knowing D. if he knows E. if he was knowing 39, Anyone wishing to enroll in the program should send in their applications before the fifteenth of the month. A. send in their applications B. send their applications in C. send in their application D. send their application in E, send in his applications 40. Start actual writing only after having thoroughly researched your subject, organized your notes, and you ‘have planned an outline A. you have planned an outline. B. planned an outline. C. you having planned an outline. D. an outline has been planned. E. an outline was planned. Questions 41 to 43 are based on the following instruction: Instruction: Pick up words from the options given below to complete the passage. Global strategies to control (41) __ diseases have historically included the erection of barriers to international travel and (42) __. Keeping people with such deadly diseases outside national borders has (43) _as an important public health policy in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic. Between 29 and 50 countries (44) __to have introduced border restrictions on HIV-positive foreigners, usually those planning an (45)_stay in the country such as students, workers, oF seamen. 41. A. infectious —_B. defective C. infective D. prolonged E, None of these A. emigration B. immigrate C. immigration D. migration E, None of these A.reemerged —B. merged C. returned D. restrained E. None of these A. reports B. is reported C. are reported D. are E, None of these 5. A. intended B. extended C. unplanned D. interest E. None of these “Enacting laws against food adulteration is not adequate to protect the consumers from health risk” - discuss and suggest with arguments the other measures required to prevent this unethical in the country Page: 6