Class 09 PSA Language Convention English Test

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following could best replace ‘usually’ in sentence 1?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following is correct spelling of the underlined word in sentence 2?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to ‘associate’ in sentence 3?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of these is closer in meaning to ‘beneath’ in line 4?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following could best replace ‘wiped out’ in line 5?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. What does the word ‘ancient’ mean in line 6?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following could best replace ‘starting points’ in line 7?

Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. <ui>1. Usually, it is the earthquake that causes tsunamis. 2. However, volcanic erruptions, landslides, or meteorites could also be the culprits sometimes. The famous Greek historian, 3. Thucy dides (460-395 B.C.E.) was the first to associate tsunamis with earthquakes occurring underwater. Strangely, the tsunami waves that become giant walls of water when they hit the land are only 1 to 3 feet tall in the deeper parts of the oceans. Such is their existence and movement that sailors may not even realize. 4. That tsunami waves are passing beneath them. Although there is no evidence of a tsunami created by meteorite strike, some scientists believe that 5. A meteorite could have created a tsunami that wiped out life on earth several billion years ago. 6. Interestingly, geologists also say that ancient tsunamis 7. Could be the starting points of 8. Some ancient legends, such as the great biblical flood and the parting of the Red Sea. Which of the following could best replace ‘legends’ in line 8?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fill the corresponding gap. The famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was, for a time, friends with Harry Houdini, the ___9____ American magician. Conan Doyle _____10____ that Houdini possessed supernatural powers and Houdini was apparently unable to assure Conan Doyle that his feats were ___11___ illusions. This led to a bitter, public quarrel ____12____ the two. Which of these fits gap 11?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fill the corresponding gap. The famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was, for a time, friends with Harry Houdini, the ___9____ American magician. Conan Doyle _____10____ that Houdini possessed supernatural powers and Houdini was apparently unable to assure Conan Doyle that his feats were ___11___ illusions. This led to a bitter, public quarrel ____12____ the two. Which of these fits gap 9?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fill the corresponding gap. The famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was, for a time, friends with Harry Houdini, the ___9____ American magician. Conan Doyle _____10____ that Houdini possessed supernatural powers and Houdini was apparently unable to assure Conan Doyle that his feats were ___11___ illusions. This led to a bitter, public quarrel ____12____ the two. Which of these fits gap 10?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fill the corresponding gap. The famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was, for a time, friends with Harry Houdini, the ___9____ American magician. Conan Doyle _____10____ that Houdini possessed supernatural powers and Houdini was apparently unable to assure Conan Doyle that his feats were ___11___ illusions. This led to a bitter, public quarrel ____12____ the two. Which of these fits gap 12?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable option from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. The idea of boating ____13____ comfort Radha in the least. She ____14____ to cry. Shayra did not see how that ____15____ possible, but she reassured Radha. She looked again at the map, and then began ____16____ nervous herself. Which option fits gap 13?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable option from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. The idea of boating ____13____ comfort Radha in the least. She ____14____ to cry. Shayra did not see how that ____15____ possible, but she reassured Radha. She looked again at the map, and then began ____16____ nervous herself. Which option fits gap 14?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable option from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. The idea of boating ____13____ comfort Radha in the least. She ____14____ to cry. Shayra did not see how that ____15____ possible, but she reassured Radha. She looked again at the map, and then began ____16____ nervous herself. Which option fits gap 15?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable option from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. The idea of boating ____13____ comfort Radha in the least. She ____14____ to cry. Shayra did not see how that ____15____ possible, but she reassured Radha. She looked again at the map, and then began ____16____ nervous herself. Which option fits gap 16?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap. Fire walking refers to the activity of walking on hot coals, rocks or cinders without burning the soles of ____17____. In some cultures fire walking is a part of a religious ritual, while in other it ____18____ a confidence building activity. Walking across hot coals without getting burned does seem impossible to ____19____ people, but in fact there is a scientific explanation for why fire walking is possible. ____20____ fire walking taps into mysterious human capabilities. Which of these fits gap 20?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap. Fire walking refers to the activity of walking on hot coals, rocks or cinders without burning the soles of ____17____. In some cultures fire walking is a part of a religious ritual, while in other it ____18____ a confidence building activity. Walking across hot coals without getting burned does seem impossible to ____19____ people, but in fact there is a scientific explanation for why fire walking is possible. ____20____ fire walking taps into mysterious human capabilities. Which of these fits gap 17?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap. Fire walking refers to the activity of walking on hot coals, rocks or cinders without burning the soles of ____17____. In some cultures fire walking is a part of a religious ritual, while in other it ____18____ a confidence building activity. Walking across hot coals without getting burned does seem impossible to ____19____ people, but in fact there is a scientific explanation for why fire walking is possible. ____20____ fire walking taps into mysterious human capabilities. Which of these fits gap 18?

Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap. Fire walking refers to the activity of walking on hot coals, rocks or cinders without burning the soles of ____17____. In some cultures fire walking is a part of a religious ritual, while in other it ____18____ a confidence building activity. Walking across hot coals without getting burned does seem impossible to ____19____ people, but in fact there is a scientific explanation for why fire walking is possible. ____20____ fire walking taps into mysterious human capabilities. Which of these fits gap 19?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable word or phrase from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. Ajay ____21____ in a big MNC, but he felt the management was not functioning efficiently. He considered quitting his job, but he ____22____ that he might not be able to find another one easily. One day he was reading a Newspaper and suddenly found an advertisement for his dream job. He applied for the job, got it and joined. He immediately ____23____ to regret his decision. This turned out to be a ____24____ company than the previous one. But he now had no choice so he decides to continue there. He realized that every job has its advantages and disadvantages. Which option fits gap 21?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable word or phrase from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. Ajay ____21____ in a big MNC, but he felt the management was not functioning efficiently. He considered quitting his job, but he ____22____ that he might not be able to find another one easily. One day he was reading a Newspaper and suddenly found an advertisement for his dream job. He applied for the job, got it and joined. He immediately ____23____ to regret his decision. This turned out to be a ____24____ company than the previous one. But he now had no choice so he decides to continue there. He realized that every job has its advantages and disadvantages. Which option fits gap 22?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable word or phrase from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. Ajay ____21____ in a big MNC, but he felt the management was not functioning efficiently. He considered quitting his job, but he ____22____ that he might not be able to find another one easily. One day he was reading a Newspaper and suddenly found an advertisement for his dream job. He applied for the job, got it and joined. He immediately ____23____ to regret his decision. This turned out to be a ____24____ company than the previous one. But he now had no choice so he decides to continue there. He realized that every job has its advantages and disadvantages. Which option fits gap 23?

Complete following passages by selecting the most suitable word or phrase from each of the list to fit the corresponding gap. Ajay ____21____ in a big MNC, but he felt the management was not functioning efficiently. He considered quitting his job, but he ____22____ that he might not be able to find another one easily. One day he was reading a Newspaper and suddenly found an advertisement for his dream job. He applied for the job, got it and joined. He immediately ____23____ to regret his decision. This turned out to be a ____24____ company than the previous one. But he now had no choice so he decides to continue there. He realized that every job has its advantages and disadvantages. Which option fits gap 24?