NTSE Language Comprehensive Test

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The mange of a well-known firm was interviewing applicants for the post of a night watchman he had advertised. He was very hard to please an always found something wrong with each man-one had long hair, another small eyes, a third was too thin and another too tall.Among the applicants interviewed by the manager for the post was one Ram Krishan. He watched all this as he sat in the verandah patiently waiting for his turn to be interviewed. He resolved to be prepared for anything. When his turn came, all went well. The manager found nothing wrong with his appearance, size or constitution. He was handsome, tall and strong. The manager was really pleased to see such a well-built young-man.“Is your health sound?” said the manager at last.“No sir,” replied Ram Kishan,” not quite. I suffer from one serious complain”.“What’s that?” asked the manager sharply.“Sleeplessness”, came the prompt reply. The manager was so pleased with the young man that without questioning him further he appointed him.The manager always found something wrong with each man. This shows that he

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The mange of a well-known firm was interviewing applicants for the post of a night watchman he had advertised. He was very hard to please an always found something wrong with each man-one had long hair, another small eyes, a third was too thin and another too tall.Among the applicants interviewed by the manager for the post was one Ram Krishan. He watched all this as he sat in the verandah patiently waiting for his turn to be interviewed. He resolved to be prepared for anything. When his turn came, all went well. The manager found nothing wrong with his appearance, size or constitution. He was handsome, tall and strong. The manager was really pleased to see such a well-built young-man.“Is your health sound?” said the manager at last.“No sir,” replied Ram Kishan,” not quite. I suffer from one serious complain”.“What’s that?” asked the manager sharply.“Sleeplessness”, came the prompt reply. The manager was so pleased with the young man that without questioning him further he appointed him.The manager rejected all other applicants for want of ……………………

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The mange of a well-known firm was interviewing applicants for the post of a night watchman he had advertised. He was very hard to please an always found something wrong with each man-one had long hair, another small eyes, a third was too thin and another too tall.Among the applicants interviewed by the manager for the post was one Ram Krishan. He watched all this as he sat in the verandah patiently waiting for his turn to be interviewed. He resolved to be prepared for anything. When his turn came, all went well. The manager found nothing wrong with his appearance, size or constitution. He was handsome, tall and strong. The manager was really pleased to see such a well-built young-man.“Is your health sound?” said the manager at last.“No sir,” replied Ram Kishan,” not quite. I suffer from one serious complain”.“What’s that?” asked the manager sharply.“Sleeplessness”, came the prompt reply. The manager was so pleased with the young man that without questioning him further he appointed him.Which of the following is incorrect?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The mange of a well-known firm was interviewing applicants for the post of a night watchman he had advertised. He was very hard to please an always found something wrong with each man-one had long hair, another small eyes, a third was too thin and another too tall.Among the applicants interviewed by the manager for the post was one Ram Krishan. He watched all this as he sat in the verandah patiently waiting for his turn to be interviewed. He resolved to be prepared for anything. When his turn came, all went well. The manager found nothing wrong with his appearance, size or constitution. He was handsome, tall and strong. The manager was really pleased to see such a well-built young-man.“Is your health sound?” said the manager at last.“No sir,” replied Ram Kishan,” not quite. I suffer from one serious complain”.“What’s that?” asked the manager sharply.“Sleeplessness”, came the prompt reply. The manager was so pleased with the young man that without questioning him further he appointed him.Why did Ram Kishan say that he suffered from sleeplessness.

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The mange of a well-known firm was interviewing applicants for the post of a night watchman he had advertised. He was very hard to please an always found something wrong with each man-one had long hair, another small eyes, a third was too thin and another too tall.Among the applicants interviewed by the manager for the post was one Ram Krishan. He watched all this as he sat in the verandah patiently waiting for his turn to be interviewed. He resolved to be prepared for anything. When his turn came, all went well. The manager found nothing wrong with his appearance, size or constitution. He was handsome, tall and strong. The manager was really pleased to see such a well-built young-man.“Is your health sound?” said the manager at last.“No sir,” replied Ram Kishan,” not quite. I suffer from one serious complain”.“What’s that?” asked the manager sharply.“Sleeplessness”, came the prompt reply. The manager was so pleased with the young man that without questioning him further he appointed him.Ram Kishan got the job because he was?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The first sight of the Great wall of China stretching along the mountains like a gigantic snake is breath taking. The thought that comes to mind is what amazingly grand structures have come up with seemingly limit less man power. The Kingdoms of the 5th Centurey BC built the earliest sections of the wall. For thousands of years, the wall protected China from the barbarian attacks. The purpose of the Great Wall was not only to keep out the Huns from the North, but also their horse, as the Huns were ineffective as warriors without their horses. Once intended to ward off enemies, today it brings peoples of the world together. The government is cashing in on what is undeniably one of the greatest achievements of civilization. A visit to Beijing without a trip to the Great wall is useless. Many tourists brave, young and adventurous-set out to climb the Great wall though the steps which become dangerously, slippery when it rains.The great wall is called a gigantic snake because ......................

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The first sight of the Great wall of China stretching along the mountains like a gigantic snake is breath taking. The thought that comes to mind is what amazingly grand structures have come up with seemingly limit less man power. The Kingdoms of the 5th Centurey BC built the earliest sections of the wall. For thousands of years, the wall protected China from the barbarian attacks. The purpose of the Great Wall was not only to keep out the Huns from the North, but also their horse, as the Huns were ineffective as warriors without their horses. Once intended to ward off enemies, today it brings peoples of the world together. The government is cashing in on what is undeniably one of the greatest achievements of civilization. A visit to Beijing without a trip to the Great wall is useless. Many tourists brave, young and adventurous-set out to climb the Great wall though the steps which become dangerously, slippery when it rains.What surprises a visitor most is the ...................

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The first sight of the Great wall of China stretching along the mountains like a gigantic snake is breath taking. The thought that comes to mind is what amazingly grand structures have come up with seemingly limit less man power. The Kingdoms of the 5th Centurey BC built the earliest sections of the wall. For thousands of years, the wall protected China from the barbarian attacks. The purpose of the Great Wall was not only to keep out the Huns from the North, but also their horse, as the Huns were ineffective as warriors without their horses. Once intended to ward off enemies, today it brings peoples of the world together. The government is cashing in on what is undeniably one of the greatest achievements of civilization. A visit to Beijing without a trip to the Great wall is useless. Many tourists brave, young and adventurous-set out to climb the Great wall though the steps which become dangerously, slippery when it rains.The purpose of constructing the wall was

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The first sight of the Great wall of China stretching along the mountains like a gigantic snake is breath taking. The thought that comes to mind is what amazingly grand structures have come up with seemingly limit less man power. The Kingdoms of the 5th Centurey BC built the earliest sections of the wall. For thousands of years, the wall protected China from the barbarian attacks. The purpose of the Great Wall was not only to keep out the Huns from the North, but also their horse, as the Huns were ineffective as warriors without their horses. Once intended to ward off enemies, today it brings peoples of the world together. The government is cashing in on what is undeniably one of the greatest achievements of civilization. A visit to Beijing without a trip to the Great wall is useless. Many tourists brave, young and adventurous-set out to climb the Great wall though the steps which become dangerously, slippery when it rains.One indirect advantages of the wall is

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:The first sight of the Great wall of China stretching along the mountains like a gigantic snake is breath taking. The thought that comes to mind is what amazingly grand structures have come up with seemingly limit less man power. The Kingdoms of the 5th Centurey BC built the earliest sections of the wall. For thousands of years, the wall protected China from the barbarian attacks. The purpose of the Great Wall was not only to keep out the Huns from the North, but also their horse, as the Huns were ineffective as warriors without their horses. Once intended to ward off enemies, today it brings peoples of the world together. The government is cashing in on what is undeniably one of the greatest achievements of civilization. A visit to Beijing without a trip to the Great wall is useless. Many tourists brave, young and adventurous-set out to climb the Great wall though the steps which become dangerously, slippery when it rains.The words from the passage which means the same as ‘savage and huge’ are ………………

You are provided with first (1) and last (6) parts of a sentence. The remaining sentence is broken in to four parts. Labeled L, M, N and O. Arrange these parts so as to form a complete meaningful sentence and select and correct option of the combinations given below:1. Sabina reached her house at 5 p.m. and (L) then there was a huge explosion (M) no sooner (N) had she got out of the taxi (O) and it went up in flames6. Producing darkness in the sky.

You are provided with first (1) and last (6) parts of a sentence. The remaining sentence is broken in to four parts. Labeled L, M, N and O. Arrange these parts so as to form a complete meaningful sentence and select and correct option of the combinations given below:1. To much of the world (L) which produces radio and television (M) it is science (N) by aero planes and satellites (O) and which conquers space6. Through sophisticated technology

You are provided with first (1) and last (6) parts of a sentence. The remaining sentence is broken in to four parts. Labeled L, M, N and O. Arrange these parts so as to form a complete meaningful sentence and select and correct option of the combinations given below:1. It was(L) grandeur(M) the gigantic(N) inside (O) all6. Palace hall

You are provided with first (1) and last (6) parts of a sentence. The remaining sentence is broken in to four parts. Labeled L, M, N and O. Arrange these parts so as to form a complete meaningful sentence and select and correct option of the combinations given below:1. In this stage of the world (L) that their gross ignorance of one another should be diminished (M) it is essential (N) when many nations are brought into close and vital contacts for good and evil (O) as never before6. That they should begin to understand a little of one another’s historical experiences and resulting mentally

You are provided with first (1) and last (6) parts of a sentence. The remaining sentence is broken in to four parts. Labeled L, M, N and O. Arrange these parts so as to form a complete meaningful sentence and select and correct option of the combinations given below:1. If the sword fish really attacked (L) it could have cut it (M) and that would have been (N) to pieces very quickly (O) the rubber raft with its vicious sword6. The end of the experiment

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 16?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 17?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 18?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 19?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 20?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options:In the northern India, (16)___________ in Haryana and Punjab, the Arya Samaj had (17)____________ a campaign to eradicate (18)___________ evil of untouchability. The Arya Samaj (19)____________ recognize caste distinctions. The onslaught (20)__________ untouchability was carried on in a more (21)__________ was by Mahatma Gandhi.Which of the following fits in gap 21?

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: He is disliked because of his habit of “making a mountain of a mole hill”.

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: We should give a “wide berth’ to bad characters”

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: Unless you “grease his palm” he will not do your work

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: Despite being under debt, Rohit still “keeps a good table”

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: A golden handshake is a payment ....................

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases: If you are in cloud nine, you are .....................

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: If is unfortunate that .....................

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: I shall not be late for dinner ……………

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: In order to raise the company’s profit, the employees ……………

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: I shall see him ........................

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: The doctor warns him that unless he gives up smoking ......................

Complete each of the following statement by selecting the most suitable option: When I met her last year ....................

Choose the one which comes nearest to the meaning to the underlined words: Repeated attacks on his works has rendered the author Immune to critism.

Choose the one which comes nearest to the meaning to the underlined words: The situation is more grave now than it ever was

Choose the one which comes nearest to the meaning to the underlined words: The value of some shares has appreciated considerably in the last two months

Choose the one which comes nearest to the meaning to the underlined words: The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the Mayor from the enemy

Choose the word which is the opposite in meaning to the word: People are unwilling to “Follow” the rules.

Choose the word which is the opposite in meaning to the word: When Manjula entered the room, she was in a “jubilant” mood.

Choose the word which is the opposite in meaning to the word: Rahul is extremely “intelligent” but proud.