Answer Sheet- Mock 1

Question 1:
In which one or more of the following sentences is the word "docile" being used incorrectly?
DOCILE: Means easily managed, submissive, or obedient, often referring to behavior that is calm
and compliant.
(i) The normally docile cat suddenly became aggressive when a stranger entered the room.
(ii) The professor found the students docile during the heated debate, as they passionately defended
their points of view.
(iii) The docile employees accepted the new policies without any objections or resistance.
Correct Answer: D) ii only
Explanation for (i): Correct. The sentence properly uses "docile" to refer to a cat that is usually calm
but changes behavior in the presence of a stranger.
Explanation for (ii): Incorrect. "Docile" does not fit with students being passionate during a heated
debate. A docile person would not be likely to argue strongly.
Explanation for (iii): Correct. The word "docile" is appropriately used to describe employees being
compliant and not resisting changes.
Question 2:
Many companies in Bangladesh's garment industry face high employee _______ due to tough
working conditions and better job opportunities abroad.
Correct Answer: B) attrition
Explanation: "Attrition" refers to the gradual reduction in the workforce due to resignations or
retirements, which fits this context perfectly.
(A) Barter: Involves the exchange of goods and services, irrelevant here.
(C) Assuage: Means to soothe or relieve, which doesn’t fit the context.
(D) Burgeon: Means to grow rapidly, the opposite of attrition.
(E) Catharsis: Refers to emotional release, unrelated to workforce reduction.
Question 3:
The Pokémon Taurus and Entei from the game Pokémon Emerald are really _______. They are really
hard to pin down and if you are lucky enough to confront one once, it’s highly likely that it will
escape.
Correct Answer: D) Elusive
Explanation: "Elusive" means hard to find, capture, or define, which perfectly describes the behavior
of these Pokémon.
(A) Serendipitous: Means occurring by chance in a happy way, unrelated to the difficulty of
capturing Pokémon.
(B) Egregious: Means outstandingly bad, which doesn’t apply to the context.
(C) Deleterious: Means harmful, unrelated to the behavior described.
(E) Candid: Means straightforward or honest, irrelevant in this context.
Question 4:
What’s my type you ask? My type is someone who will understand the works of famous artists like
Rembrandt and Dali and will want to go to art museums with me. Basically, an art __________
Correct Answer: D) Connoisseur
Explanation: "Connoisseur" refers to someone with expert knowledge or refined taste in a specific
area, fitting the context of someone appreciating fine art.
(A) Avuncular: Means kind or friendly, especially in an uncle-like way, unrelated here.
(B) Prodigy: Refers to a young person with extraordinary talent, not appropriate for this context.
(C) Predilection: Refers to a preference or liking but doesn’t describe a knowledgeable person.
(E) Partisan: Refers to someone who is strongly committed to a cause or group, not related to art
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Question 5:
In the most recent development of the celebrated drama series Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Mustafa lost
his job due to __________. Basically, his supervisor Joseph deceived him and took away all rights to
the game Mustafa developed.
Correct Answer: A) Duplicity
Explanation: "Duplicity" means deceitfulness or double-dealing, which aligns perfectly with the
context where Joseph deceived Mustafa.
(B) Indolence: Refers to laziness, which is irrelevant here.
(C) Cynic: Refers to a person with a negative outlook, not fitting the scenario.
(D) Cajole: Means to persuade with flattery, which doesn’t describe deceit here.
(E) Prudence: Refers to careful judgment, which is unrelated to Mustafa’s situation.
Question 6:
Cats are _______ creatures. You never know what their next move is. Just now they are sleeping and a
while after they are running around, doing dumb things.
Correct Answer: D) Capricious
Explanation: "Capricious" means unpredictable or prone to sudden changes, which fits the behavior
described for cats.
(A) Frivolous: Means not serious, which isn’t the focus here.
(B) Taciturn: Refers to someone being reserved or silent, not fitting the description of cats.
(C) Dubious: Refers to being doubtful or questionable, not relevant to unpredictable behavior.
(E) Gullible: Means easily deceived, which doesn’t apply here.
Question 7:
“Damn that baguette is huge! Where’d you get that?”, said Ted. “That’s what she said,” screamed
Barney as soon as Ted said that. “C’mon Barney, stop with that ________ dialogue. It has become
overused and dull. It’s not funny anymore,” said Ted in reply.
Correct Answer: B) Hackneyed
Explanation: "Hackneyed" means overused, clichéd, and lacking originality, which perfectly describes
Barney’s repeated dialogue.
(A) Austere: Refers to being severe or strict, unrelated to dialogue.
(C) Hermetic: Refers to being airtight or isolated, which doesn’t fit.
(D) Axiom: Refers to a self-evident truth, irrelevant here.
(E) Prerogative: Refers to a privilege, which doesn’t apply to the scenario.
Question 8:
Dearth: Paucity:: Bucolic:?
Correct Answer: E) Idyllic
Explanation: "Bucolic" and "Idyllic" both refer to peaceful, pastoral, or rural settings. Just as "Dearth"
and "Paucity" are synonyms referring to scarcity, "Bucolic" and "Idyllic" are closely related terms.
(A) Urbane: Means polished or sophisticated, which contrasts with bucolic.
(B) Vex: Means to annoy or trouble, not relevant.
(C) Scarcity: This aligns with dearth, not bucolic.
(D) Laconic: Refers to being brief in speech, unrelated to pastoral settings.
Question 9:
Audacity : Bold :: Exuberance : ?
Correct Answer: C) Joy
Explanation: "Exuberance" refers to high energy, enthusiasm, or joy, just as "Audacity" is associated
with boldness.
(A) Indifference: Refers to a lack of interest, opposite of exuberance.
(B) Timidity: Refers to shyness or lack of confidence, contrasting with exuberance.
(D) Anxiety: Refers to worry or unease, not a match.
(E) Hesitation: Refers to pausing or being uncertain, unrelated to exuberance.
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Question 10:
Impede: Expedite:: Sanction:?
Correct Answer: C) Disavow
Explanation: "Impede" (to hinder) is the opposite of "Expedite" (to accelerate). Similarly, "Sanction" can mean
to approve or authorize, while "Disavow" means to reject or deny support or association, forming an opposite
pair.
(A) Sacrilege: Refers to disrespect toward sacred things, irrelevant here.
(B) Abnegate: Means to renounce or reject, but not specifically linked to sanction.
(D) Corroborate: Means to confirm or support, aligning with sanction, not opposite.
(E) Reiterate: Means to repeat, unrelated to sanction.
Question 11:
Appreciate: Deplete:: Ameliorate:?
Correct Answer: D) Exacerbate
Explanation: "Appreciate" means to increase in value, while "Deplete" means to reduce or exhaust, forming
opposites. Similarly, "Ameliorate" means to improve, while "Exacerbate" means to make worse, forming
another opposite pair.
(A) Assuage: Means to relieve or ease, not the opposite of ameliorate.
(B) Burgeon: Means to grow rapidly, not linked as an antonym to ameliorate.
(C) Cogent: Means convincing or logical, unrelated.
(E) Complicit: Means involved in wrongdoing, irrelevant here.
Question 12:
Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word "Consonance"?
Correct Answer: D) Concord
Explanation: "Consonance" refers to agreement or harmony. "Concord" is a synonym, meaning agreement or
peaceful coexistence.
(A) Discord: Means disagreement, the opposite of consonance.
(B) Corroborate: Means to confirm, not directly linked to harmony.
(C) Affluence: Refers to wealth, unrelated to consonance.
(E) Belligerent: Means aggressive or hostile, which contrasts with harmony.
Question 13:
The collection of rare manuscripts and ancient artifacts are(A) displayed in the main hall, where visitors from
around(B) the world come to admire(C) their(D) historical significance. No error. (E)
Correct Answer: A) The collection... are
Corrected Sentence: "The collection of rare manuscripts and ancient artifacts is displayed..."
Explanation: "Collection" is a singular noun, so it should take "is" instead of "are."
(B) Around: Correct preposition indicating visitors from various places.
(C) Admire: Proper verb choice indicating appreciation.
(D) Their: Correctly refers to the artifacts’ significance.
Question 14:
The chef, along with her assistants(A), are(B) preparing a five-course meal(C) for the gala. No Error. (E)
Correct Answer: B) are
Corrected Sentence: "The chef, along with her assistants, is preparing a five-course meal..."
Explanation: The subject is "The chef," which is singular, so the verb must be "is."
(A) Assistants: Correct as it fits the phrase "along with her assistants."
(C) Five-course meal: Appropriately describes the meal being prepared.
Question 15:
Walking through the park(A), the flowers(B) caught my attention because they(C) were in full bloom, which(D)
made the scenery look especially beautiful to those passing by. No Error. (E)
Correct Answer: A) Walking through the park
Corrected Sentence: "While I was walking through the park, the flowers caught my attention..."
Explanation: This is a dangling modifier. The phrase "Walking through the park" should refer to the person, but
in the sentence structure, it incorrectly modifies "the flowers."
(B) Flowers: Appropriately refers to the subject catching attention.
(C) Were: Correct past tense verb usage.
(D) Made: Correct verb form for the effect on the scenery.

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Question 16-20: Sentence Correction:
16- Discussion(Subject) of greenhouse effects have(Verb) usually had as a focus the possibility of
Earth growing warmer and to what extent it might, but climatologists have indicated all along
that precipitation, storminess, and temperature extremes are likely to have the greatest impact
on people.

(A) Discussion of greenhouse effects have usually had as a focus the possibility of Earth growing
warmer and to what extent it might,
(D) The discussion of greenhouse effects have usually focused on the possibility of Earth getting
warmer and to what extent it might,
>A and D can be Eliminated because Discussion will take a singular verb
(B) Discussion of greenhouse effects has usually had as its focus whether Earth would get
warmer and what the extent would be
>Extend of what? Its unclear. Moreover, the part has usually had as its is unnecessarily wordy.
So eliminate
(E) The discussion of greenhouse effects has usually focused on whether Earth would grow
warmer and the extent that is,
>Usage of simple present tense is incorrect to denote an action in the future. Elminate
(C) Discussion of greenhouse effects has usually focused on whether Earth would grow warmer and
to what extent,
17- Harry Potter, an eleven-year-old orphan, discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to study
at Hogwarts, where he finds trouble awaiting him.

A) where he finds trouble awaiting him.

B) where he find trouble awaiting him.
C) where he found trouble awaiting him.
>Sentence started as simple present. So simple past is incorrect here.
D) where he finds trouble awaiting for him.
Idiom:- await does not take the preposition ‘for’.
We are awaiting his call. (NOT We are awaiting for his call.)
On the other hand wait take the proposition for
I am waiting for you. (NOT I am waiting you.)
We are waiting for his call. OR We are awaiting his call.
E) where he find trouble awaiting for him.
18- Meteor showers and individual streaks of light that flash across the sky every night are generated
when tiny flecks of celestial detritus(Subject), often no larger than grains of sand or of
pebbles(Appositive/extra information), burn up(Verb) speeding through the atmosphere.
lets rewrite this-
Meteor showers and individual streaks of light that flash across the sky every night are generated
when tiny flecks of celestial detritus(Plural Subject), often no larger than grains of sand or of pebbles,
burn up(Verb) speeding through the atmosphere.
(D) a grain of sand or pebble, which burns up as it speeds
(E) a grain of sand or a pebble, burns up when it speeds
>Eliminated because Singular Verb.
(A) grains of sand or of pebbles, burn up speeding.
>Usage of OF incorrect
(C) grains of sand or pebbles, which burn up while speeding
>Which incorrectly modifies pebbles and it seems like pebbles burn up while speeding
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19- In the Sundarbans mangrove forest, the dense vegetation provides shelter for various
species, but the rising sea levels and increased salinity(Plural subject) due to climate change
threatens(verb) the habitat, which may lead to the extinction of several local species.

(A) levels and increased salinity due to climate change threatens the habitat, which may lead
to the extinction of several local species.
(E) levels, which increase salinity from climate change, threatens the habitat, possibly leading
to the extinction of several local species.
>A and E eliminated because of Sub-Verb Mismatch
(B) levels and increased salinity from climate change threaten the habitat, which may lead to
several local species' extinction.
>In this case WHICH refers to habitat and means that habitats may lead to extinction rather
than RISING SEA LEVELS AND SALINITY. Thus Incorrect
(C) levels, and increased salinity caused by climate change threaten the habitat, that may lead
to the extinction of several local species.
>Same reason as B. Moreover, That doesn’t take a comma.
(D) levels and increased salinity due to climate change threaten the habitat, potentially leading
to the extinction of several local species.

20- Each(Singular Subject) of Pablo Picasso’s lovers—Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—
were(Verb) strong and interesting women, very different from the often pallid women who
populate his paintings

(A) Each of Pablo Picasso’s lovers—Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—were strong and
interesting women,
(B) Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—each of them Pablo Picasso’s lovers—were strong and
interesting women,
>"each" must refer to a singular noun, among a multitude, while "lovers" is plural. The
appropriate construction is "each of them one of Pablo Picasso’s lovers".
(D) Strong and interesting women—Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—each a lover of Pablo
Picasso, was
(E) Strong and interesting women—Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—every one of Pablo
Picasso’s lovers( verb er existence e nai:v)
(C) Pablo Picasso’s lovers—Olga, Jaqueline, and Dora Marr—were all strong and interesting
women, correct

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 Section II: Mathematics

21. If x is increased from -3 to 3, which of the following must decrease?

(A) 2+x (B) (C) 5-x² (D) (E) None of these

Answer: 21. (A) 2-3 = -1 (B) (C) 1 - (D) 5 – x2

2+3 = 5 =1 1+
(increasing) (increasing) (increasing) (no change)

(E) None of these

22. The product of two numbers is 2520, and their H.C.F. is 12. What is the L.C.M.
of the numbers?

A. 210 B. 1314 C. 202 D. 1326 E. 22

Answer: Product of two numbers = H.C.F x L.C.M
2520 = 12 x L.C.M
L.C.M = 210
(A) 210
23. 9 numbers are written in ascending order, the middle number is average of that
nine numbers. Average of five larger numbers is 68 and also average of five smaller
numbers is 44. What is the sum of all nine numbers ?

A. 450 B. 501 C. 504 D. 540 E. None of these

Answer:

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24. The arithmetic mean of all the distinct numbers that can be obtained by rearranging
the digits in 1421, including itself, will be
A. 2,222 B. 2,442 C. 2,592 D. 3,333 E. 2,834
Answer:
1421: 4 digits, one number (1) twice.
Possible permutations: 4!/2! = 12
In the units digits place, the ratio of numbers to put is 2:1:1; six 1s, three 2s and three 4s.
Sum = 6 x 1 + 3 x 2 + 3 x 4 = 24
Similarly, sum for tens, hundreds and thousands digits are 24 x 10, 24 x 100 and 24 x 1000
Total sum = 24 + 240 + 2400 + 24000 = 26664
Mean = 26664/12 = 2222
(A) 2222
25. The unit digit in the product (7^71 x 6^59x 3^65) is:
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6
Answer:

26. When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 7. If x/y=
94.25. What is the value of x?
A. 13 B. 28 C. 2639 D. 2319 E. None of these
Answer:

27. =

A. 3/7 B. 2/5 C. 4/9 D. 34/81 E. 15/23

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Answer:

28. If 2^k=3, then 2^(3k+2)=

A. 29 B. 54 C. 81 D. 83 E. 108
Answer:

29. The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression, a1, a2,....., is given
by Sn=29n-n². If ak=4, what is the value of k?
A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15 E. 100

30. Raida has 15 pairs of matched socks. If she loses 7 individual socks, which of the
following is NOT a possible number of matched pairs she has left?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11 E. 12

31. Jack and Lily are playing a quiz. They start with 50 chocolates each and Jack asks
questions. For each correct answer, Jack gives Lily 4 chocolates and for each
incorrect answer, Lily gives three chocolates to Jack. If at the end of the quiz, Lily
gave only one-third answers correctly and is left with 36 chocolates, how many
questions did Jack ask her?
A. 7 B. 14 C. 21 D. 36 E. 43

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32. The numerator of a fraction is a multiple of two integers. One of the numbers is
greater than the other by 2. If the greater number is smaller than the denominator by
4, what will be the minimum value of the fraction?
A. -1 B. -1/5 C. 0 D. 1/5 E. 1
Answer:

33. What is the smallest possible common multiple of two integers which are both
greater than 250?

A. 251 B. 252 C. 502 D. 750 E. 884

Answer:

34. Which of the following functions is the largest?

A. 12/15 B.11/14 C. 5/6 D. 17/21 E. 29/35
35. What is the value of √(3/2)-√(2/3)?

A. (√3-√2)/√6 B. 1/√6 C. √3/3 D. √3/2 E. None of these

Answer:

36. What is the solution of the equation |x - 2| + 2x = 4 - x?

A. -2 B. -1 C. 0 D. 1 E. 2

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Answer:

37. The average of 3 positive integers a,b,c is 111. If b is 2 more than c then which of
the following must be true?
A. a is odd B. b is odd C. a is even D. b is even E. None of these
Answer:

38. If n and m are positive integers and m is a factor of 6^2, what is the greatest
possible number of integers that can be equal to both 3n and 6^2/m ?

A. Zero B. One C. Three D. Four E. Six

Answer:

39. In an examination, a pupil's average marks were 63 per paper. If he had obtained
20 more marks for his Geography paper and 2 more marks for his History paper, his
average per paper would have been 65. How many papers were there in the
examination?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11 E. 12
Answer:

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40. Which number is divisible by 2, 3, 4, and 6 but is not divisible by 5?
A. 138 B. 644 C. 1,020 D. 1,428 E. 4,620
Answer:

Section III: Analytical Ability

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47. A study shows that people who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to maintain a
healthy weight than those who skip breakfast. Therefore, skipping breakfast leads to weight
gain.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
A) People who skip breakfast tend to consume more calories later in the day.
This option supports the original argument, as it suggests a link between skipping
breakfast and increased caloric intake (leading to weight gain).
Incorrect. This strengthens the argument rather than weakening it.
B) Regular breakfast eaters are more likely to exercise regularly.
This option introduces exercise as an alternative cause for the healthier weight of
breakfast eaters, weakening the argument that breakfast consumption itself is the primary
factor in weight control.
Correct
C) Many people who eat breakfast still gain weight.
While this shows that eating breakfast does not guarantee weight control, it does not
address the argument's key point: that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain.
Irrelevant.
D) People who skip breakfast sometimes eat healthier meals later in the day.
While this option suggests healthier habits, it is too vague. It doesn’t directly counter the
claim that skipping breakfast causes weight gain.
Less effective.
E) Studies show that breakfast consumption alone does not determine a person's weight.
This is a good option, as it casts doubt on the conclusion. But B weakens the argument more
strongly
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48. An international trade organization reports that countries with high literacy rates tend to
have strong economies. Thus, improving literacy rates in poorer countries will result in
stronger economies for those nations.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the conclusion of the argument?
A) Some countries with high literacy rates still struggle with unemployment.
This focuses on unemployment, which is related to economic strength but doesn’t
directly address whether literacy rates lead to stronger economies.
Less relevant.
B) Countries with strong economies tend to invest heavily in education.
This reverses the causality, suggesting that strong economies cause high literacy rates,
not the other way around.
it casts doubt on the original conclusion. But doesn’t weaken the argument directly.
C) Literacy rates in many poor countries have improved without significant economic
growth.
This option provides direct evidence that improving literacy rates does not guarantee
stronger economies, which most effectively undermines the argument's conclusion.
Correct.
D) A strong economy depends on factors beyond literacy rates, such as political stability.
This introduces additional factors influencing economic strength but doesn’t refute the
idea that literacy improvement could still help.
Weaker option.
E) Some wealthy countries have low literacy rates compared to global standards.
While this seems contradictory, it’s not directly relevant to poorer countries aiming to
use literacy improvement as a strategy for economic growth.
Less effective.
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49. The use of hybrid cars has been increasing due to their fuel efficiency, which reduces the
need for gasoline. Therefore, cities should encourage more people to purchase hybrid cars to
reduce overall fuel consumption.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument?
A) Hybrid cars produce fewer emissions than traditional cars.
While this supports the idea that hybrid cars are better for the environment, the argument
is focused on fuel consumption, not emissions.
Not directly relevant.
B) Fuel prices have been increasing steadily over the past decade.
While rising fuel prices could motivate people to purchase fuel-efficient cars, this option
doesn’t directly address the effectiveness of hybrid cars in reducing overall fuel
consumption.
Less effective.
C) Cities with more hybrid car usage report lower levels of air pollution.
This option focuses on air pollution, not fuel consumption. Although it hints at a positive
outcome, it does not directly strengthen the argument about reducing fuel consumption.
Irrelevant for this specific argument.
D) The cost of hybrid cars has been decreasing, making them more affordable.
If hybrid cars are becoming more affordable, more people may buy them, indirectly
supporting the argument. However, this only addresses affordability, not the direct impact
on fuel consumption.
Moderately relevant, but not the best choice.
E) People are more likely to purchase hybrid cars if they receive government incentives.
This option directly supports the argument by suggesting that encouraging hybrid car
purchases (through incentives) would lead to more people using them. As a result, fuel
consumption would decrease, which is exactly what the argument aims to achieve.
This is the best answer.

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50. A recent study found that companies that allow employees to work from home have
higher overall productivity than companies that require employees to work in the office.
Therefore, all companies should implement work-from-home policies to increase
productivity.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the conclusion drawn above?
A) Some employees who work from home report feelings of isolation and decreased job
satisfaction.
While this introduces a negative aspect of working from home, it focuses on employee
satisfaction rather than productivity. The argument is about productivity, not emotional
well-being.
Less relevant.
B) The productivity boost in work-from-home companies was mainly observed in the
technology and creative sectors.
This option suggests that the productivity benefits are limited to certain industries,
meaning that work-from-home policies might not yield the same results for all
companies. This weakens the conclusion that all companies should adopt such policies.
Correct
C) Companies with flexible working options attract more top talent than companies with
strict office policies.
While this highlights a potential benefit of flexibility, it supports the work-from-home
policy rather than weakening the argument.
Incorrect.
D) Many employees working from home still communicate regularly with their teams via
video calls.
This option discusses communication methods but does not undermine the claim about
productivity increases.
Less relevant.
E) Companies with work-from-home policies often report lower overhead costs, such as
office maintenance expenses.
This focuses on cost savings, which supports the work-from-home policy, rather than
weakening the argument.
Incorrect.