Verbal Ability MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Verbal Ability - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• Let's analyze each sentence to determine its relation to the central topic, which is the history and evolution of Rock and Roll music.
  • Sentence 1: "Emerging in the 1950s, Rock and Roll was a revolutionary musical genre, blending elements of blues, gospel, jazz, and country music." This sentence introduces Rock and Roll, its origins, and its fundamental characteristics.
  • Sentence 2: "Its energetic rhythms and rebellious lyrics challenged social norms, swiftly becoming the anthem for a burgeoning youth culture." This sentence describes the social impact and cultural significance of Rock and Roll, directly following its introduction.
  • Sentence 4: "Over decades, Rock and Roll diversified into numerous subgenres like hard rock, punk, and alternative, influencing countless artists across the globe." This sentence discusses the evolution and lasting influence of the musical genre over time.
  • Sentence 5: "The genre's global appeal continues to be evident in the enduring popularity of classic rock radio stations and revival tours." This sentence provides contemporary evidence of the genre's continued relevance and global appeal.
• These four sentences (1, 2, 4, 5) form a coherent narrative about the origin, impact, evolution, and enduring popularity of Rock and Roll as a musical genre.
• Sentence 3: "This transformative period also saw the rise of iconic dance styles like the Twist and the Jitterbug, which accompanied the new musical sound." While dance styles were certainly associated with Rock and Roll, this sentence shifts the focus from the musical genre itself to associated dance styles. It introduces a tangential detail rather than continuing the direct narrative about the music's development and influence. The other sentences maintain a consistent focus on Rock and Roll music as the subject.

Key Points

• Let's analyze each sentence to determine its relation to the central topic. The core of the paragraph is about the archaeological findings at Shanidar Cave and what they revealed about Neanderthal behavior, specifically challenging the "primitive brute" perception.
  • Sentence 2: "Shanidar Cave, located in the Zagros Mountains of Iraq, holds immense historical significance due to its extraordinary Neanderthal archaeological findings." This sentence introduces Shanidar Cave as a significant site for Neanderthal archaeology. This is a strong opening sentence for a paragraph focused on the cave.
  • Sentence 1: "The discovery of multiple Neanderthal skeletons, some exhibiting severe injuries that had healed, suggested sophisticated care-giving within their communities." This sentence details a specific type of finding from Shanidar (implied by the context set by S2) that contributes to a more complex understanding of Neanderthals.
  • Sentence 4: "Perhaps most famously, evidence from 'Shanidar IV,' the 'flower burial,' hints at symbolic thinking or ritualistic practices, though this interpretation remains debated." This sentence provides another specific, well-known example of findings from Shanidar Cave that further support the idea of complex Neanderthal behavior.
  • Sentence 5: "These remains provided crucial evidence challenging the long-held perception of Neanderthals as primitive brutes, instead revealing complex social behaviors." This sentence summarizes the overall significance of the findings mentioned in sentences 1 and 4 (and generally those from Shanidar Cave), tying them back to the broader re-evaluation of Neanderthals. The phrase "These remains" refers directly to the discoveries discussed.
• These four sentences (2, 1, 4, 5) form a coherent paragraph about the archaeological importance of Shanidar Cave and how its discoveries (skeletons, 'flower burial') revolutionized our understanding of Neanderthal social behavior. A logical order would be 2-1-4-5.
• Sentence 3: "Recent genetic analysis of Neanderthal DNA has provided new insights into their interbreeding with early modern humans." While this sentence is about Neanderthals and new discoveries, it focuses on genetic analysis and interbreeding, which is a separate field of study and topic compared to the archaeological findings from Shanidar Cave that reveal social behaviors and challenge the "primitive brute" perception. It shifts the focus from archaeological evidence of social complexity to genetic evidence of biological interaction.

The correct sequence: 2134.

Key Points

• Let's break down the logic behind this order:
  • Sentence 2: "It's often observed that individuals who avidly consume ghost movies and horror stories are also the most profoundly affected by them, experiencing heightened fear."
    • This sentence introduces the central paradox or observation that the paragraph aims to explain: why people who love horror are also most affected by it. It sets the stage for the theories that follow.
  • Sentence 1: "This paradox can be explained by the 'excitation transfer' theory, where fear arousal is reinterpreted as exhilaration, especially in a safe viewing environment."
    • This sentence directly addresses the "paradox" mentioned in Sentence 2 and provides the first theoretical explanation for it. The use of "This paradox" clearly links it to Sentence 2.
  • Sentence 3: "Moreover, the controlled release of fear hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, followed by relief, can be psychologically rewarding, creating a 'fear high.'"
    • This sentence introduces an additional explanation for the phenomenon, using "Moreover" to signal that it's providing further support or another dimension to the explanation. It builds on the idea of psychological reward.
  • Sentence 4: "Thus, the intense engagement with terrifying narratives becomes a thrilling, albeit unsettling, experience, drawing them back for more."
    • This sentence acts as a concluding statement, summarizing the combined effect of the explanations provided in Sentences 1 and 3, and explaining why individuals are drawn back to these experiences. "Thus" indicates a conclusion drawn from the preceding arguments.

Additional Information

• Starting with Sentence 2 introduces the phenomenon to be explained.
• Sentence 1 provides the first psychological theory directly related to the "paradox."
• Sentence 3 adds another psychological mechanism, building on the explanation.
• Sentence 4 concludes by synthesizing these explanations to show why people engage with horror.

The correct sequence: 2143.

Key Points

• Let's break down the logic behind this order:
  • Sentence 2: "Embracing delayed gratification can significantly enhance an individual's personal and professional success over the long term."
    • This sentence acts as the introductory statement, presenting the main idea or thesis of the paragraph: the positive impact of delayed gratification.
  • Sentence 1: "This conscious deferral of immediate rewards for greater future benefits cultivates discipline, patience, and a stronger sense of self-control."
    • This sentence logically follows Sentence 2 by defining "delayed gratification" ("This conscious deferral...") and explaining how it leads to the enhancement mentioned in Sentence 2, listing the positive traits it cultivates.
  • Sentence 4: "Furthermore, the ability to resist impulsive decisions allows for more strategic planning and resilience in the face of setbacks."
    • This sentence continues to elaborate on the benefits of delayed gratification, adding more positive outcomes ("strategic planning and resilience") to the traits mentioned in Sentence 1. The word "Furthermore" indicates it's building on the previous points.
  • Sentence 3: "Studies consistently link this trait to improved financial stability, better academic performance, and even healthier lifestyle choices."
    • This sentence provides empirical evidence ("Studies consistently link this trait...") to support the claims made in the preceding sentences about the benefits of delayed gratification. It offers specific examples of its impact.

Additional Information

• Starting with Sentence 2 sets the stage by introducing the topic directly.
• Sentence 1 defines the concept and elaborates on the immediate benefits.
• Sentence 4 extends these benefits with more abstract but significant outcomes.
• Sentence 3 provides concrete, evidence-based examples to solidify the argument, effectively concluding the expansion of the main idea.

The correct answer is: 2) Nyctophobia is a natural developmental stage in children, stemming from the loss of visual sensory information in darkness, which their developing imagination fills with perceived threats.

Key Points

• Explanation: The passage explicitly identifies nyctophobia as a "common developmental stage." It attributes the core psychological mechanism to "darkness represents a loss of sensory information, primarily sight," which triggers an "innate survival mechanism." This void is then filled by the "developing imagination of a child" with "perceived dangers." The final sentence reinforces this by stating, "It is not the darkness itself, but the uncertainty and the lack of control associated with it, coupled with an active imagination, that primarily fuels a child's fear of the dark." Option 2 comprehensively captures all these essential elements.
• Why the other options are incorrect:
  • 1) Children's fear of the dark is primarily caused by their vivid imaginations creating imaginary monsters and frightening scenarios: While imagination plays a role, the passage states it's the loss of sensory information that triggers the fear, and imagination then amplifies it by filling the void. It's not primarily caused by imagination alone.
  • 3) The fear of the dark in children is largely learned from frightening stories and media, rather than being an innate response to darkness itself: The passage mentions that "exposure to frightening stories or media can contribute to these fears," but it explicitly states the core is an "innate survival mechanism" triggered by sensory deprivation. "Largely learned" contradicts the emphasis on innate response.
  • 4) Children fear the dark because they are afraid of being alone and losing control, reflecting their general anxiety about separation from caregivers: The passage states these anxieties ("being alone, losing control, or the absence of protective figures") are amplified by the sensory deprivation and imagination, but they are not presented as the primary cause stemming directly from the darkness itself. The core is the loss of visual information and the subsequent uncertainty.

The correct answer is DCBA.

Key Points

• Sentence D should be first sentence as it seems to be an introduction sentence which mentions about the most obvious indication of climate change.
• The second sentence should be sentence C which says about the evaporation process which begins when the atmosphere warms.
• Sentence B should come next in sequence which speaks further that the atmosphere can store additional 4% of water vapour.
• The last sentence should be sentence A which says about the ultimate result of water vapour condensation that is, heavy rain.
• Thus, the correct option is option 2.

The correct answer is 'DBAC'.

Key Points

• The sentence 'D' is independent of any other sentence as it is giving general information about "the queen of ants". Hence, 'D' is the first part.
• Sentence B will come after D because it explains what the queen of ants does with the pair of wings.
• Sentence A will come after B because it explains when the wedding flight takes place.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding part because it mentions what the queen of ants does in the heat.
   

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: The queen is the mother of the entire population of a colony of ants. It has a pair of wings but bites them off after its ‘wedding’ flight. This flight takes place on a hot summer day. In the heat, the queen leaves the nest and goes out to meet a drone, high up in the air.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
  • Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentence and eliminate the irrelevant options.
  • Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (concluding sentence).
  • Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.
     

Hinglish

• वाक्य 'D' किसी अन्य वाक्य से स्वतंत्र है क्योंकि यह "चींटियों की रानी" के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी दे रहा है। अतः 'D' पहला भाग है।
• वाक्य B, D आएगा क्योंकि यह बताता है कि चींटियों की रानी पंखों की जोड़ी के साथ क्या करती है।
• वाक्य A, B के बाद आएगा क्योंकि यह बताता है कि शादी की उड़ान कब होगी।
• वाक्य 'C' समापन भाग है क्योंकि इसमें उल्लेख है कि चींटियों की रानी गर्मी में क्या करती है।

The correct answer is 'BADC'.

Key Points

• The given question is an example of a Para Jumble.
• We know that the first statement of a para jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, starting of an incident, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'. 
  • Sentence B will be the first sentence because it is an introductory sentence talking about the advertisements.
  • Sentence A will be the next sentence because it tells us what advertisements can do.
  • Sentence D will be the next sentence because it further tells us how harmful advertisements can be.
  • Lastly, Sentence C will be used.
  • Thus, the correct sequence is:
    • B: Advertisements can be extremely useful if they are honest.
    • A: They can help you to decide the right products for you.
    • D: However, some advertisements may be harmful as they try to befool you.
    • C: Teenagers are especially vulnerable to such advertisements.
       

Correct Passage: Advertisements can be extremely useful if they are honest. They can help you to decide the right products for you. However, some advertisements may be harmful as they try to befool you. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to such advertisements.

The correct answer is 'BDCA'. 

Key Points

• The given sentence is an example of Sentence Jumble. 
• We know that the first statement of a sentence jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, starting of an incident, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'. 
• Part B will be the first sentence because it is the starting of an incident. 
• Part D will be used next because Part B talks about 'tearing down' of the collage and Part D further tell what the author did to tear down that collage. 
• Part C will be used next because it further explains what the author found when he entered that room. 
• Lastly, Part A will be used to give a possible explanation the author thinks of the wall being bare
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Thus the correct order of the sentences is: My hands had been itching to tear down that collage from my bedroom wall. So, I entered my room in a hurry. But I found the wall bare. Someone had been smart enough to remove it before I went on the rampage.

The correct answer is 'DACB'.

Key Points

• The given question is an example of a Para Jumble.
• We know that the first statement of a para jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, etc.
• Sentence D will be the first sentence because it is an introductory sentence and independent of all the other sentences.
• Sentence A will be the next sentence because 'credited with saying' is directly connected with the first sentence.
• Sentence C will be the next sentence because it tells the 'action' connect with the previous one.
• Lastly, Sentence B will be used.

Correct Sentence: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India is credited with saying If you want to leave your footprint on the sands of time, do not dry your feet.

The correct answer is 'multiple, myriad, alternating, succession'.

Key Points

• Here, 'multiple' should be used in the first blank because after that a 'plural object' has been used.
• In the second blank, 'myriad' should be used because it means- A very large number of something.
• In the third blank, 'alternating' should be used.
• In the fourth blank, 'succession' should be used.

Hence, the correct answer is 'multiple, myriad, alternating, succession'.

The correct answer is 'PSQR'.

Key Points

• The given question is an example of a Para Jumble.
• We know that the first statement of a para jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, starting off a story, starting of an incident or an event, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'.
• Sentence P will be the first sentence because it introduces the whole paragraph.
• And it will be followed by Sentence S because it further tells us about the cost we pay when we spend our precious time with people.
• After it, Sentence Q will be used because it tells us about the benefits of solitude.
• Lastly, Sentence R will be used.
• Correct sequence:
  • P: We are naturally social creatures.
  • S: However, all that time with people takes its toll.
  • Q: A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging.
  • R: This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.
     

Correct Paragraph: We are naturally social creatures. However, all that time with people takes its toll. A bit of solitude—as everyone from Thoreau to Proust have written about—is one of our most powerful tools for disconnecting and recharging. This does not mean you need to lock yourself away in a room at the end of the day.

Key Points

• The paragraph is about the aims and content of newspapers, with a focus on informing and entertaining readers.
• The first sentence (S1) sets the context and purpose of the paragraph.
  • The sentences (P) and (Q) explain how newspapers achieve their aims of informing and entertaining readers.
  • The sentence (R) provides additional information about the daily publication of newspapers and the need for up-to-date news.
  • The sentences (S) and (S6) highlight the importance of immediacy and authenticity in news reporting.
• Thus, it can be concluded that the correct chronology of the given sentences would be: PORS.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the transition from the current internet technology to a newer version called the Metaverse.
• Now, among the given sentences:
• Sentence D discuss the subject of the given paragraph. Thus, it will be the first sentence in the passage.
• Sentence C introduces the Metaverse as the newer version of the internet.
• It will be followed by sentence E that discussed more about the metaverse.
• Further, sentence B states that the entire world initially transitioned to digitalisation.
• Sentence A mentions that many countries have already achieved full digitalisation.
• Sentence A also has a concluding tone to it.
• Thus, it is clear that the correct order to complete the given paragraph would be "DCEBA."

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'DBAC'.

Key Points

• The sentence 'D' is independent of any other sentence as it is giving general information about "a hare". Hence, 'D' is the first part.
• Sentence B will come after D because it explains how the beetle requested or pleaded with the eagle to not kill the hare.
• Sentence A will come after B because it explains whether the eagle killed the hare or not.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding part because it explains what the beetle has done finally when the eagle flew away.
   

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: A hare, being pursued by an eagle, took himself for refuge to the nest of a beetle, whom he begged to save him. The beetle, therefore, interceded with the eagle, begging of him not to kill the poor suppliant, and pleaded with him not to kill so small an animal. But the eagle, in wrath, gave the beetle a flap of his wing, and straightaway seized upon the hare and devoured him. When the eagle flew away, the beetle flew after him, to learn where his nest was.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
  • Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentence and eliminate the irrelevant options.
  • Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (concluding sentence).
  • Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.
     

Hinglish

• वाक्य 'D' किसी अन्य वाक्य से स्वतंत्र है क्योंकि यह "एक खरगोश" के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी दे रहा है। अतः 'D' पहला भाग है।
• वाक्य B, D के बाद आएगा क्योंकि यह बताता है कि कैसे भृंग ने बाज से अनुरोध किया कि वह खरगोश को न मारे।
• वाक्य A, B के बाद आएगा क्योंकि यह बताता है कि बाज ने खरगोश को मारा या नहीं।
• वाक्य 'C' समापन भाग है क्योंकि यह बताता है कि जब बाज उड़ गया तो बीटल ने आखिरकार क्या किया।