Verbal Ability Preparation Tips for MBA: Questions with Answers, Syllabus, and Best Books

1. The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.

Adiyogi is generally worshipped in the country as Shiva. As per various iconographic proofs, he is said to have walked this land over 15,000 years ago. If we did not forget him for 15,000 years, he must have done something significant. Though it has largely turned into worship and rituals, you must understand that when Adiyogi came, the human intellect was generally not in a shape for human well-being and subjectivity to be handled in a scientific manner. So, not knowing how to use this technology for well-being that he offered, most people worshipped him. Only a few people made use of it.

(A) If we did not forget Adiyoga for 15,000 years ago he might have achieved something significant in his life apart from constantly being worshiped for one or another reason.

(B) Adiyogi who was worshipped as Shiva, became a prominent person who was worshipped for his gigantic personality though he could never expand the scientific knowledge in the nation.

(C) Being worshipped as Shiva, Adiyogi came over 15,000 years ago at the time when scientific knowledge was not flourishing.

(D) When Adiyogi arrived, the human intellect was not in a state that allowed human well-being and subjectivity to be dealt with scientifically, though he really wanted to do something significant.

Solution: (D) The important keywords are – Adiyogi, human well-being, scientific, significant. All these words together build a key concept. Only D option makes sense. Other options are close but they are misrepresented.

2. The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and choose the correct option.

1. Exposure to pet cats also appeared to cut down the risk of developing food allergies, especially egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
2. Besides this, the researchers found that allergy rates were not significantly different among the kids who grew up with dogs kept outside.
3. The study showed that kids who grew up with indoor dogs were significantly less likely to develop food allergies than those who did not, particularly egg, milk and nut allergies.
4. This study is based on the hygiene hypothesis, which suggests that pet exposure is effective in preventing allergic disease

(A) 3214

(B) 1234

(C) 1243

(D) 4312

Solution: (A) The use of the conjunction besides in 2 hints that it will follow another sentence in sequence. 3 states a study about pet dogs, and 1 and 2 further elaborate that study. 4 defines the basis of that study in the end. 3214 is the most logical sequence here

3.The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.

We have almost completely substituted all previous forms of communication, transportation, and other aspects of our society with the creation of newer, more industrial methods and apparatuses. Before the invention of motorized vehicles, people rode horse-drawn carriages to get from one place to another. Before the creation of mobile cellular devices, people sent handwritten letters and postcards in the mail. Before the establishment of the internet, most leisure activities and social interactions were conducted outdoors and in person.

(A) Before motorised vehicles, people rode horse-drawn carriages and mainly engaged in leisure and social contacts both outside and in person.

(B) All traditional modes of communication, transportation, and other facets of society have been supplanted with newer, more industrial ways and devices.

(C) Past modes of communication must be modified if the tradition of mail and handwritten letters is to be maintained.

(D) Many forms of communication, transportation, and other aspects are replaced with newer industrial methods but still some require immediate attention.

Solution: (B) Only B statement captures the main idea given in the paragraph without changing the facts. D captures the idea but in the end it alters the given fact. A and C are fart-fetched as per the given paragraph.

4. Choose the correct order of the given parts to create a meaningful sentence.
The life of a
P. goldfish isn’t always filled with joys that are worth
Q. remembering; countless numbers of these small fish have
R. bag before being flushed down a toilet
S. little to look back on other than a short trip in a tiny 
(A) SQRP 
(B) QPRS
(C) SRQP
(D) PQSR

Solution: 4. (D) : The given hint ends with an article ‘a’ which means the next part should start with a noun. Either P or R can follow this article. Only (d) option starts with P. So, the correct sequence has to be PQSR.

5. Choose the correct order of the given parts to create a meaningful paragraph.
P. While the spiritual awakening process can feel painful and disturbing at first, it ultimately helps you to live a more meaningful life.
Q. The sensation that your life doesn’t make sense anymore is the product of having all of your former beliefs, desires, and paradigms challenged and often disproven. 
R. This is traumatic, but a necessary part of your expansion.
S. Spiritual awakenings happen as a natural product of your soul evolving, expanding, and maturing.
(A) SRPQ 
(B) PRSQ
(C) SPQR
(D) PQSR

Solution: 5. (C) : S starts the topic of spiritual awakening by defining it. P further elaborates it by stating a fact related to it and Q supports it by giving examples. The most logical sequence here is SPQR.

6. The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and choose the correct option.

1. Teacher Unions have welcomed this campaign and the opportunity has already come and gone for the Indian Government additionally to think on comparable lines and find a way to lift up the sinking assurance of the teaching profession.
2. An amount of $100 million has been put aside to battle the shortage of candidates for the teacher training.
3. They have additionally requested that the campaign ought to be coordinated by improved compensation scales, the workload and confidence in order to steer clear of enrolment issues with an intent to raise the picture of the teaching profession.
4. A progression of notices is presently being screened demonstrating well-known individuals talking about teachers they remember and appreciate.

(A) 4123

(B) 2341

(C) 2431

(D) 3412

Sol 6: (C)  2nd sentence introduces the problem and 4th sentence further extends the solution for that problem. In the 3rd sentence, ‘they’ refers to the notices and the word ‘campaign’ connects with the 1st sentence.

 

7. The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and choose the correct option.

1. They discharge carbon-rich excrement and bodily fluid that microbes prefer to use for respiration, transforming these microscopic organisms into carbon dioxide processing plants.
2. Simultaneously, jellyfish additionally devour immense amounts of plankton, which is a significant method for removing carbon dioxide from the environment and seas.
3. Jellyfish are more ready than other marine life creature for the changing sea condition, for example, hotter temperatures, salinity changes, sea acidification and contamination.
4. Not exclusively would jellyfish be able to withstand the effect of environmental change, yet they likewise have the ability to quicken it.

(A) 4213

(B) 2341

(C) 2314

(D) 3412

Sol 7: (D) Both sentence 1 and sentence 2 substantiate the point made by sentence 4 about jellyfish having the capacity to accelerate climate change. 1 comes before 2, as 2 starts with “simultaneously”. The first part of sentence 4 reiterates the point made by sentence 3, about how jellyfish are well prepared to withstand climate change. So, sentence 3 precedes 4.

8: The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and choose the correct option.

1.All baked goods are made from a few basic ingredients.

2. As an artist, the baker uses scientific knowledge of the chemistry of baking to create unique yet familiar dishes.

3. Their experience and personal philosophies play a large role in the way they work.

4. Bakers use flavor, texture, and visual appeal to produce an edible art piece.

(A) 4213

(B) 1234

(C) 2314

(D) 3124

Sol 8: (B) Considering the flow of information, 1234 is the most logical sequence here.

9. Four jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.

1. Insulin resistance is an important factor in non-insulin-dependent diabetes, and scientists are researching the causes of insulin resistance.
2. People with diabetes can consume 150-200 gm watermelon at one time.
3. A gland called the pancreas, found just behind the stomach, makes insulin.
4. People with non-insulin-dependent diabetes usually produce some insulin in their pancreas.

(A) Option 1

(B) Option 2

(C) Option 3

(D) Option 4

Sol 9: (B) Second sentence talks about watermelon consumption for a diabetic patient whereas other sentences majorly talk about insulin and non-insulin-dependent diabetes and about the research work on the same.

10. Four jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Three of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out.

1. The mall is also the product of the creation of suburbs.
2. Although villages outside of cities have existed since antiquity, it was the technological and transportation advances of the 19th century that gave rise to a conscious exodus of the population away from crowded, industrialized cities toward quieter, more rural towns.
3. While these community-anchoring, catch-all stores are less common, family-owned businesses are still out there.
4. The suburbs are spread out geographically, shoppers drive to the mall, which means that parking areas must be an integral part of a mall’s design.

(A) Option 1

(B) Option 2

(C) Option 3

(D) Option 4

Sol 10: (C) The main idea of the passage is to define the emergence of malls and its basic design. All the sentences except the 3rd one rightly states all the points related to suburbs and malls. Third sentence forms no link as it talks about the stores owned by the family.

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