GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY

UTTAR PRADESH
INTENSIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP (ITW) July - 2014 (July 14 to July 25, 2014)
SEMESTER - II (ALL PROGRAMMES)
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM (EPP)
HANDOUT Day 3
Directions: The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent
paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from
among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

Q1.
A. Passivity is not, of course, universal.
B. In areas where there are no lords or laws, or in frontier zones where all men go armed, the
attitude of the peasantry may well be different.
C. So indeed it may be on the fringe of the un-submissive.
D. However, for most of the soil-bound peasants the problem is not whether to be normally
passive or active, but when to pass from one state to another.
E. This depends on an assessment of the political situation.

1. EDACB 2. CDABE 3. EDBAC 4. ABCDE

Q2.
A. The situations in which violence occurs and the nature of that violence tends to be clearly
defined at least in theory, as in the proverbial Irishman's question: "Is this a private fight or
can anyone join in?"
B. So the actual risk to outsiders, though no doubt higher than our societies, is calculable.
C. Probably the only uncontrolled applications of force are those of social superiors to social
inferiors and even here there are probably some rules.
D. However binding the obligation to kill, members of feuding families engaged in mutual
massacre will be genuinely appalled if by some mischance a bystander or outsider is killed.

1. DABC 2. ACDB 3. CBAD 4. DBAC

Q3.
A. If you are used to having your stimulation come in from outside, your mind never develops its
own habits of thinking and reflecting
B. Marx thought that religion was the opiate, because it soothed people's pain and suffering and
prevented them from rising in rebellion
C. If Karl Marx was alive today, he would say that television is the opiate of the people.
D. Television and similar entertainments are even more of an opiate because of their addictive
tendencies.

1. BACD 2. ADBC 3. BDCA 4. CBDA



Q4.
A. Then two astronomersthe German, Johannes Kepler, and the Italian, Galileo Galilei-started
publicly to support the Copernican theory, despite the fact that the orbits it predicted did not quite
match the ones observed.
B. His idea was that the sun was stationary at the centre and that the earth and the planets move in
circular orbits around the sun.
C. A simple model was proposed in 1514 by a Polish priest, Nicholas Copernicus.
D. Nearly a century passed before this idea was taken seriously.

1. CDBA 2. CBDA 3. BCAD 4. CADB

Q5.
A. By the time he got to Linjeflug four years later, he had learned many lessons; in fact, he began his
second stint as top dog by calling the entire company together in a hanger and asking for help, a far
cry from his barking out commands just 48months back.
B. At SAS, he arrived at a time crisis.
C. This book is chock-a-block full of intrusive stories and practical advice, describing Carton's
activities at Vingresor (where he assumed his first presidency at age 32), Linjeflug, and SAS in
particular.
D. He began at Vingresor as an order giver, not a listener - neither to his people nor to his customers
and made every mistake in the book.

1.BADC 2.BACD 3. CBAD 4. CDAB

Q6.
A. The potential exchanges between the officials of IBBF and the Maharashtra Body-Building
Association has all the trappings of a drama we are accustomed to.
B. In the case of sports persons, there is room for some sympathy, but the apathy of the
administrators, which has even led to sanctions from international bodies, is unpardonable.
C. A case in the point is the hefty penalty of US $10,000 slapped on the Indian Body-Building
Federation for not fulfilling its commitment for holding the Asian Championships in Mumbai in
October.
D. It is a matter of deep regret and concern that the sports administrators often cause more harm to
the image of the country than sportsmen and sportswomen do through their dismal performances.

1. CABD 2. DBCA 3. DABC 4. CDBA

Q7.
A. One has to see if this is just a bubble and if it will burst
B. Biotech stocks have recently set the bourses on fire
C. Companies like Indrayani Biotech have quoted a 200 per cent rise
D. The latest craze for Biotech shares led to a spurt in their prices.

1. BDCA 2. ACDB 3. DCAB 4. DABC



Q8.
A. Work done by Infosys in the US is called on site.
B. For traditional companies offshore work means work done abroad.
C. It is just the opposite in the software business
D. And work done in Bangalore is called Offshore.
1. BCAD 2. ADCB 3. ADBC 4. BADC

Q9.
A. Panther.com is poised to roll out its internet service
B. It will be the first ISP to offer - free service.
C. Free connnectivity will be offered from next month
D. Customers are waiting to avail of this service
1. BACD 2.ABCD 3. CADB 4. BADC

Q10.
A. Work done by Infosys in the US is called on site.
B. For traditional companies offshore work means work done abroad.
C. It is just the opposite in the software business
D. And work done in Bangalore is called Offshore.
1. BCAD 2. ADCB 3. ADBC 4. BADC

Q11.
A. His elbow was bleeding.
B. He had a few bruises on his left hand.
C. I went into the crowd and was relieved to see that he wasn't very badly injured.
D. A crowd gathered around my brother before he could stand up.
1. BCDA 2.DABC 3.BADC 4.DCBA

Q12.
A. They were generally fed in the afternoon.
B. But father said that it was most interesting to see them being fed.
C. Gopal wanted to see the tigers and the lions first.
D. When we entered the gate it was difficult to decide which way to go first.
1. ACDB 2. DCBA 3. BCDA 4.CBAD

Q13.
A. It also gives rise to a feeling of animosity among the different sections of society.
B. In a democratic system, frequent use of power is never desirable, be it on the part of
government or the people.
C. Therefore, citizens should never resort to violent ways and means in'democracy, though they
have the right to oppose the government.
D. It destroys the stability and security in public life.

1.DBAC 2.BDAC 3.BDCA 4.DACB
Q14.
A. The facts speak for themselves so they need exposition only, not demonstration.
B. At the present moment, it is widely recognised that India holds the balance in the world-
wide competition between rival ideologies.
C. It is not, of course, only in geographical sense that India is in a key position.
D. India's key position simply needs pointing out.

1. DACB 2.CDAB 3.BCDA 4.BDAC
Q15.
A. He was so busy with them that he did not get time to eat.
B. Thousands of people came t9 him and asked different types of questions.
C. No one cared to see that he had his food or rest that night.
D. Swami Vivekanand once stayed in a small village.

1. BCDA 2. CBAD 3.DBAC 4.DBCA
Q16.
A. This feeling of an extensive group gives rise to a fellow feeling, a feeling of brotherhood
among the citizens.
B. This feeling takes up beyond the bounds of family, caste, religion and region and helps us
develop a broad perspective that we all of us together constitute an extensive group called
the nation.
C. National integration is the feeling among all the citizens of a country that they are all a part
of one nation.
D. We do not then limit our thinking to our own caste or religion but think about all our fellow
citizens.
1. CDAB 2.CABD 3.CDBA 4.CBAD

Q17.
A. The peasant, the shoemaker, the sweeper and such other lower classes of India
have much greater capacity for work and self-reliance than you.
B. Remember that the nation lives in the cottage.
C. They are producing the entire wealth of the land without a word of complaint.
D. This process of production is going through long ages.

1. BDAC 2. BDCA 3. DCBA 4. BACD

Q18.
A. Now under liberated economy they are learning to compete domestically and globally.
B. In India corporations until recently achieved success by avoiding competition, using
protected and regulated domestic markets.
C. The trend is irreversible.
D. Business leaders are preparing themselves to meet competitive challenges, and to avoid
being swept away.

1. ABDC 2.BDCA 3.BDAC 4.CDBA

Q19.
A. Recovery was given inadequate attention and consequently some bank branches regularly
incurred heavy losses and their parent bodies had to bale themout.
B. As a result, banks indulged in extensive lending to borrowers who had little or no potential to
make repayments.
C. To fulfill the social objectives laid down by the masters of nationalization, banks were asked
to lend to identified priority sectors.
D. 1992-93 results showed that the loss making branches of public sector banks increased from
10,000 to 13,000 and the quantum of losses showed at Rs.3,369 crores.

1.BACD 2.DABC 3.CBAD 4.BCAD

Q20.
A. However, different rulers and governments dealt with the different groups in a
compartmentalized manner.
B. Various situational and political changes have taken place over the past three and half
centuries.
C. This tendency resulted in deeply embedded fragmented South American Society which
became even more prominent in the period 1948 until the commencement of the new
constitution on May 19, 1994.
D. South Africa is a racially divided society since the first European settlers arrived in 1652

1.BDAC 2.DBAC 3.CABD 4.ACDB


Pick out the word which can replace the one underlined in the sentence given.
Q.1 My doctor gave me a drug which alleviated the pain I had in my arms.
(A) Lighten
(B) Aggravate.
(C) Cure
(D) Heighten

Q.2 He bewails of his extravagance as at the end of month he is not left with a single penny.
A. Praise
B. Appreciate
C. repent
D. Gloat.

Q.3 I like him on the whole very well; he is intelligent and has a good deal to say, but his behavior
towards elders is impertinent which fades his all achievements.
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A. Respectful
B. Impolite
C. Impressive
D. Audacious.

Q.4 Yuvraj Singh always ascribe his mother for all his achievements.
A. accredit
B. Condemn
C. Appoint
D. Deny

Q.5 If they will put special efforts continuously, they could make much headway at workplace.
A. results
B. efforts
C. thinking
D. progress

Q.6 Everyone looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding.
A. Believable
B. Amazing
C. Shocking
D. Credible

Q.7 A family can burgeon very well if it allows the girl child to explore in field of her choice.
A. Wither
B. Stretch
C. Flourish
D. Shrivel

Q.8 Due to lot of onus, the day before exam I couldnt go for the party last night.
A. Burden
B. Benefit
C. Blame
D. Concern

Q.9 I detest non- vegetarian food, and wouldnt eat it even if you pay me.
(A) intolerable
(B) hate
(C) desire
(D) reveal

Q.10 In examination hall, some of the students seem to be in pensive mood as it was maths exam.
(A) oppressed
(B) caged
(C) thoughtful
(D) happy

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Q.11 A number of people were banished from their villages to relief camp due to communal riots.
(A) exile
(B) moved
(C) shelter
(D) expel

Q.12 The movie was thriller, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after.
(A) sweet
(B) dreamy
(C) unsentimental
(D) emotional

Q.13 The earnings from the charity show was apportioned among the three NGOs.
(A) decide
(B) assign
(C) divide
(D) reserve

Q.14 Girls travelling alone should be very wary of strangers.
(A) calm
(B) curved
(C) confused
(D) cautious

Q.15 Rahul dances very well but looked inscrutable.
(A) wary
(B) clear
(C) unreadable
(D) inflexible



















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Directions: Match the following words to their meanings and write

Word Meaning
Synonyms Antonyms
1 GENESIS a an amateur or dabbler in the arts (noun)

2 PROGENY b easy or obvious; superficial (adjective)

3 TRANSPIRED c to belittle or defame (verb)

4 SPRIGHTLY d enthusiasm or lively spirit (noun)

5 IMPELLED e a gap or space between closely spaced things (noun)

6 COMPULSIVE f An origin, creation or beginning; the first book of the
Bible (noun)


7 ESPRIT g a cataclysm or catastrophe; a prophetic revelation
(noun)


8 Dilettante h To drive or urge forward; to impart motion to; to
compel through moral pressure (past tense) (verb)

9 Facile i a formal investigation or inquiry (noun)

10 Apocalypse j Characterized by perfectionism, rigidity,
conscientiousness or an obsessive concern for order
and detail (adjective)
11 Insurgency k a complete failure (noun)

12 Inscrutable l capable of producing an effect (noun)

13 Disquisition m Liveliness of expression, mind, spirit or wit; dynamic
intelligence (noun)
14 Apostate n To occur, happen or take place; to emit or give off
through the surface, as of leaves or the body (past
tense) (verb)
15 Elan o Full of energy and spirit; acting like an elf, fairy or
goblin (adjective)
16 Indigenous p mysterious, not easily interpreted (adjective)

17 Inhibitory q the mistress of a castle (noun)

18 Fiasco r native; living, growing or originating naturally in a
region (adjective)
19 interstices s pertaining to the process of knowing or perceiving
(adjective)
20 denigrate t one who abandons or renounces a faith or loyalty
(noun)
21 chatelaine u restrictive, restraining (adjective)

22 cognitive v revolt against a government (noun)

23 efficacy w Children; offspring collectively; something that
originates from something else (noun)