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1 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
The writer of the passage suggests that
the purpose of education in early times was very different from what it is now.
there are similarities in the aims of education in early times and those of today.
the purpose of education in early times was to help students attain a position of privilege.
as times have changed the basis of education has expanded.
there are similarities in the aims of education in early times and those of today.
2 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
The passage points out that an important difference between traditional media and social media is that
social media reaches more people.
traditional media tries to present different points of view.
social media is more balanced in its reports.
it is easier to spread fake stories through traditional media.
3 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
Social media is dangerous in its ability to influence opinion in readers through
its choice of news items which are presented.
its balanced reporting of wide-ranging stories.
its ability to guide the reader to motivated conclusions.
the creation of interest by using dubious facts.
4 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
‘Vested interests' (Para 2) means
hidden purposes
popular interests
self-serving intentions
profitable motives
5 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
The antonym for ‘spurious' (Para 1) is
inferior
incisive
dubious
genuine
6 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 1 - 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
From ancient Rome up to the Victorian era, a training in logic and rhetoric was meant to help privileged young men recognize spurious arguments and facts. Times have changed, but contemporary Italy is determined that its youth are prepared, as their ancient counterparts were, to engage meaningfully with the present-day version of the Forum — social media. At the end of October, 8,000 Italian schools will teach their students how to spot fake news through a programmer developed with the help of journalists as well as tech giants Google and Facebook. In Israel, the University of Haifa is launching a course titled “Fake News.”
The purpose of these courses is to ensure that public debate, particularly during election campaigns, is not hijacked by vested interests. Since the US presidential election in 2016, the spectre of Russia and its use of online propaganda has loomed large over public discourse in the West. In other parts of the world too, doctored images and blatant lies have been published by “news” websites. Given the speed with which information is shared online, the damage is already done by the time a fake story is exposed. The voters of tomorrow certainly need to be armed with the ability to sift bare facts from motivated fiction. The effects of social media on the formation of opinion, however, go far beyond fake news.
Traditional or legacy media is ordered by a need for balance. A newspaper, for example, has sections that deal with politics, crime, sports, the arts et al. There is, at least in principle, an attempt to tell both sides of a story in each report. On social media, the only editor is the user herself. Algorithms ensure that people see more of what they “like”, that biases are reinforced rather than countered. Fake news is certainly a crucial aspect of online propaganda. But for young citizens to form opinions based on multiple viewpoints, they need to consciously seek out more than they are comfortable with.
The writer of the passage calls social media 'the present-day version of the Roman Forum' because it is a space for
carrying out political propaganda
discussing ideas
nurturing political ambitions
spreading spurious arguments
7 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
The impatient and intolerant mother made every effort to
domineer her children
dominate the child's lives
denominate her children
dominion her children
8 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
To avoid the ecological issues, scientists and government agencies consider how sustainable development
effects the citizen
affects the citizen
is affective to the citizen
is affectionate to the citizen
9 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
I now have more productive time during the day because I keep the office gossips
a foot away
at arm's length
at bay's length
out of harm's way
10 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
We need to cut down on our expenses, so that we are able to
make ends meet
tie up the loose ends
be more philanthropic
be tax compliant
11 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
A portion of the house collapsed because the contractor _________and built it with very poor quality materials.
short-changed places
cut corners
bit the bullet
made a fortune
12 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 7 - 12: Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word/phrase from the options given below
Our team has won every single match that they have played since January. They seem to be.
rolling in luck
rolling in money
on a roll
on a roller coaster
13 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 13 - 15: Choose the alternative so that the underlined part of the sentence is rendered correct.
Other politicians may have claims to seniority over their peers, based upon their accomplishments and their ability to lead campaigns, but Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex, who is often described as merely being a junior member of the House of Representatives, has an unparalleled seniority over all of them by virtue of her prowess in social media management.
as merely being a junior member of the House of Representatives
as being a merely junior member of the House of Representatives
for merely being a junior member of the House of Representatives
as a mere junior member of the House of Representatives
14 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 13 - 15: Choose the alternative so that the underlined part of the sentence is rendered correct.
Although the coastal city of Kundapur was once home to a flourishing maritime trade, their economy has been dependent in more recent years on the cotton textile and sugar industries.
it's economy had depended in more recent years
its economy has in more recent years depended
the economy having in more recent years depended
their economy has depended in more recent years
15 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 13 - 15: Choose the alternative so that the underlined part of the sentence is rendered correct.
Due to the progress in the field of modern medicine and advances in nutrition and hygiene, less people die every year from infectious diseases then ever before.
fewer people die every year from infectious diseases then ever before.
less people die every year from infectious diseases then ever before.
fewer people die every year from infectious diseases than ever before.
every year, fewer people die from infectious diseases than have ever before.
16 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 16 - 17: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriate to complete the paragraph.
Captive breeding has helped revive wildlife such as the Eurasian beaver, the cheetah and the Arabian Onyx. Several species have been reintroduced into locations in order that the ecological balance is restored. When herbivorous bandicoots were set free in the wild, they dug the ground and redistributed dry leaves and branches, reducing the chance of bush fires. But some predators may overhunt or threaten other vulnerable species. _____________________
Hence, wildlife conservationists should revive more of herbivorous animals and enrich the ecosystems
Conservation of carnivorous animals is complex and could be dangerous to so many other vulnerable species,
The revival of the ecosystem therefore, depends on the eating habits of the animals introduced therein.
Therefore, all species must be revived and allowed to live in forests regardless of their being carnivorous.
The revival of the ecosystem therefore, depends on the eating habits of the animals introduced therein.
17 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 16 - 17: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriate to complete the paragraph.
Postponed from last year, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin this year. The locals are wary, the athletes are anxious, training sessions are truncated, and restrictions are extensive. ________________Yet Japan, in many ways is seen as a safe choice, because of its past experience of hosting big events. It has an impeccable reputation for discipline and the ability to deliver the goods.
The Japanese are anxious but ready to welcome the athletes.
The shadow of the pandemic looms large over the Tokyo Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee has fully supported the Tokyo games.
Japan is going through an economic recession and could run out of funds.
18 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 18 - 22: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
When we think about listening, we tend to assume that it is basically the same as hearing; this is a ________________because it leads us to believe that effective listening is____________. As a result, we make little effort to learn, or develop listening skills and thereby__________________ a vital communication function.
blunder, spontaneous, forget
fallacy, impulsive, ignore
mistake, natural, reject
misconception, instinctive, neglect
19 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 18 - 22: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
As vaccination rates rise and governments relax their pandemic ______________ the recovery of the event ecosystem is happening faster than expected. Event management _____________see the number of events and event attendance reaching and potentially ______________pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
regulations, professionals, surpassing
monitoring, experts, confounding
resolutions, practitioners, reducing
systems, masters, exceeding
20 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 18 - 22: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
This _________, ________man was actually the ______________manager the company ever had.
assiduous, ludicrous, most able
assiduous, analytical, best
well-groomed, assertive, compassionate
kind-hearted, thoughtful, friendly
21 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 18 - 22: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
The best strategy to give an ____________is to deliver it orally as well as in___________ It is also important to _________the employee's achievements in the same manner.
approval, awards, promote
indictment, memos, realize
appraisal, writing, recognize
appreciation, increments, advertise
22 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 18 - 22: The sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete the sentence.
The Aravalli range is the oldest_________ geological feature anywhere in the world. These were once tall mountains, possibly as high as the Himalayas. Over hundreds of millions of years these tall mountains have been __________ to low hills and ridges. Yet, these diminutive hills have been____________ to many important events in Indian history.
existing, reduced, sentinel
prevailing, destroyed, testament
surviving, eroded, witness
continuing, broken down, observers
23 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 23 - 27: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
Naturally, the fauna of the region varies with climatic changes.
Some plants adapt themselves to a variety of climatic conditions.
When the last tree dies in the climactic scene, the message in the movie becomes clear
The climactic changes from summer to winter affected the moods of the hero of the film.
The climactic changes from summer to winter affected the moods of the hero of the film.
24 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 23 - 27: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
The lives of the little princes in the large castle in the rich city were luxurious.
The rooms were adorned with luxuriant trimmings of gold, silk and velvet.
They were handsome men who were distinguished by their luxuriant, golden tresses.
The cruise ship was of medium size, but the suites were very luxurious.
The rooms were adorned with luxuriant trimmings of gold, silk and velvet.
25 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 23 - 27: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
The king was under intensive pressure to protect the borders of his vast empire.
The subject's loathing of the cruel emperor was intense.
Without intensive study, it is difficult for most students to get admitted into any course.
The intense debate between states led to the resolution of issues across the border.
The king was under intensive pressure to protect the borders of his vast empire.
26 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 23 - 27: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
We called a mechanic to appraise the car before we bought it.
The principal called a meeting to apprise the school's governing board of the progress made by all the students in the past year.
At the end of each practice session, the teacher trainees are expected to appraise their own performance.
The soldiers returned to the camp to appraise the commanding officer of the enemy's location.
The soldiers returned to the camp to appraise the commanding officer of the enemy's location.
27 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 23 - 27: One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
The young girl said, “I now request our chief guest to come forward for the lighting of the lamp."
I just read that two men who took shelter under a tall tree during a thunderstorm were struck by lightning.
I believe that skin lightning products have a lot of undesirable side effects.
The young girl helped her mother carry some of the groceries home, thereby lightening her heavy load.
I believe that skin lightning products have a lot of undesirable side effects.
28 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 28 - 30: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
In the past, companies with international aspirations simply familiarized themselves with any differences in the legal system or in the procedures used in the day – to – day business of import and export.
Modern trade, however, demands more from companies.
Today, the company seeking international success must also understand the people who live and work in countries they deal with, how they think, behave and do business.
To succeed in today’s global market place, it is essential to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets.
29 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 28 - 30: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
It mentions a video on Tik Tok that questioned an influencer's possible views on the Israel-Palestine crisis.
Social media has given us the expectation that every video, every tweet needs to be irreproachable and encompass the lived experiences of the audience.
Should celebs always have a take, asks an article in a magazine.
“Do you guys even care about the issue or do you care about influencers caring about the issue?”
30 IPMAT 2021 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 28 - 30: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
In a recent incident, villagers in a tea estate were shocked to find a leopard cub in a trench.
The cub was then taken to the area where she was discovered and reunited with her mother.
The 12,500 leopards in India stray into villages due to their shrinking habitat.
The wildlife vet examined and declared it to be uninjured but dehydrated.