Directions (Qs. 1 - 5): In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The ongoing fight for social justice and equality continues to be a significant global ..... (1) ..... Movements advocating for racial, gender equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination and injustice, have ..... (2) ..... momentum in recent years. People are increasingly recognising the importance of dismantling structures that ..... (3) ..... inequality and fostering inclusivity in all aspects of society. Calls for justice, representation and equal opportunities have ..... (4) ..... conversations and initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable world. It is crucial to ..... (5) ..... in meaningful dialogue, challenge biases and actively promote diversity and to build a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank ..... (1) .....
1) focus 2) drift 3) dispersion 4) divergence
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank ..... (2) .....
A) provided B) gained C) scattered D) invoked
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank ..... (3) .....
A) refract B) cease C) perpetuate D) terminate
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank ..... (4) .....
A) react B) rested C) leave D) sparked
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank ..... (5) .....
A) engage B) coincide C) manifest D) evolve
Directions (Qs. 6 - 10): Read the given passage and answer the question that follows. On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must also be dried. Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular.
6. Based on your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate word which best describes ‘luscious’.
A) Smooth B) Juicy C) Large D) Soft
7. What does the fermentation process do?
A) Turns grapes into raisins B) Makes grapes larger C) Turns grapes into wine D) Crushes the grapes
8. Why is steel often called the backbone of modern industry?
A) Steel is tough. B) Steel can be added with any material. C) It is easy to make steel alloys. D) Steel is used in almost every tool and machinery.
9. Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
A) Grapes and its uses B) Wine making C) Grapes and world D) Varieties of grapes
10. What is the tone of the passage?
A) Critical B) Informative C) Ironical D) Judgemental
Key
1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D; 5-A; 6-B; 7-C; 8-D; 9-A; 10-B.
