In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Latin may be the language that we (1) ______ with the Roman Empire, but the uestion of (2) ______ the Romans spoke Latin or not (3) ______ not have a simple answer. Rome grew from a tiny community in the middle of a culturally diverse peninsula into an empire that reached (4) ______ Britain to Syria. As Rome’s power spread, Romans also interacted with (5) ______ of dozens of other languagesSelect the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Words convey meaning, because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance.' In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Words convey meaning, because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance.' In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Words convey meaning, because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance.' In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Words convey meaning, because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance.' In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Words convey meaning, because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance.' In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn, gives meaning to our life. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

(MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Notebook software is included (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard device. This programme includes a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating education. Professors and students can write on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART Board. Notebook files may be saved in various formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing students with a total (4)____________ to course materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board available may (5)_________ everything that can be done on a computer.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that (1)________ one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to (2)___________ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle (3)________. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from (4)_________ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important (5)_________ to mathematical research.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Psychologists discovered that there are two routes (1) ___________ achievement: conformity and originality. Conformity means following the crowd (2) __________ conventional paths and (3) ___________ the status quo. Originality is taking the road (4) __________ travelled, championing a set of novel ideas that go against the grain but (5) __________ making things better.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Psychologists discovered that there are two routes (1) ___________ achievement: conformity and originality. Conformity means following the crowd (2) __________ conventional paths and (3) ___________ the status quo. Originality is taking the road (4) __________ travelled, championing a set of novel ideas that go against the grain but (5) __________ making things better.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Psychologists discovered that there are two routes (1) ___________ achievement: conformity and originality. Conformity means following the crowd (2) __________ conventional paths and (3) ___________ the status quo. Originality is taking the road (4) __________ travelled, championing a set of novel ideas that go against the grain but (5) __________ making things better.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that (1)________ one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to (2)___________ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle (3)________. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from (4)_________ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important (5)_________ to mathematical research.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that (1)________ one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to (2)___________ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle (3)________. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from (4)_________ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important (5)_________ to mathematical research.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that (1)________ one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to (2)___________ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle (3)________. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from (4)_________ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important (5)_________ to mathematical research.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Notebook software is included (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard device. This programme includes a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating education. Professors and students can write on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART Board. Notebook files may be saved in various formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing students with a total (4)____________ to course materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board available may (5)_________ everything that can be done on a computer.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Notebook software is included (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard device. This programme includes a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating education. Professors and students can write on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART Board. Notebook files may be saved in various formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing students with a total (4)____________ to course materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board available may (5)_________ everything that can be done on a computer.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Notebook software is included (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard device. This programme includes a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating education. Professors and students can write on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART Board. Notebook files may be saved in various formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing students with a total (4)____________ to course materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board available may (5)_________ everything that can be done on a computer.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Notebook software is included (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard device. This programme includes a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating education. Professors and students can write on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART Board. Notebook files may be saved in various formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing students with a total (4)____________ to course materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board available may (5)_________ everything that can be done on a computer.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Psychologists discovered that there are two routes (1) ___________ achievement: conformity and originality. Conformity means following the crowd (2) __________ conventional paths and (3) ___________ the status quo. Originality is taking the road (4) __________ travelled, championing a set of novel ideas that go against the grain but (5) __________ making things better.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Psychologists discovered that there are two routes (1) ___________ achievement: conformity and originality. Conformity means following the crowd (2) __________ conventional paths and (3) ___________ the status quo. Originality is taking the road (4) __________ travelled, championing a set of novel ideas that go against the grain but (5) __________ making things better.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Latin may be the language that we (1) ______ with the Roman Empire, but the uestion of (2) ______ the Romans spoke Latin or not (3) ______ not have a simple answer. Rome grew from a tiny community in the middle of a culturally diverse peninsula into an empire that reached (4) ______ Britain to Syria. As Rome’s power spread, Romans also interacted with (5) ______ of dozens of other languagesSelect the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Latin may be the language that we (1) ______ with the Roman Empire, but the uestion of (2) ______ the Romans spoke Latin or not (3) ______ not have a simple answer. Rome grew from a tiny community in the middle of a culturally diverse peninsula into an empire that reached (4) ______ Britain to Syria. As Rome’s power spread, Romans also interacted with (5) ______ of dozens of other languagesSelect the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Speech pathologists are (1) ______ in communication disabilities. They work within multidisciplinary health-care teams (2) ______ a variety of hospital and community-based sites. This (3) ______ working with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals such (4) ______ psychologists, occupational therapists, social (5) ______ and physiotherapists.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Latin may be the language that we (1) ______ with the Roman Empire, but the uestion of (2) ______ the Romans spoke Latin or not (3) ______ not have a simple answer. Rome grew from a tiny community in the middle of a culturally diverse peninsula into an empire that reached (4) ______ Britain to Syria. As Rome’s power spread, Romans also interacted with (5) ______ of dozens of other languagesSelect the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Latin may be the language that we (1) ______ with the Roman Empire, but the uestion of (2) ______ the Romans spoke Latin or not (3) ______ not have a simple answer. Rome grew from a tiny community in the middle of a culturally diverse peninsula into an empire that reached (4) ______ Britain to Syria. As Rome’s power spread, Romans also interacted with (5) ______ of dozens of other languagesSelect the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A puzzle is a game, challenge, or toy that (1)________ one’s inventiveness or knowledge. The solver of a puzzle is supposed to (2)___________ parts together logically to arrive at the correct or enjoyable solution to the challenge. Crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, relational puzzles, and logic puzzles are examples of puzzle (3)________. Puzzles are frequently developed for fun purposes, but they may also result from (4)_________ mathematical or logical challenges. In such circumstances, its answer might make an important (5)_________ to mathematical research.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Constable GD Examination 2022)

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 (1) ___________ that comes out of the story The Grasshopper and the Ant has to be subtly put to the children in such a way (2) ___________ they realise the worth of hard work, the pleasures of hard work and the comfort it offers. Laziness, which is a (3) __________ trait here, should be discouraged, (4) ___________ emphasizing on the (5) ___________ note which is hard work.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 (1) ___________ that comes out of the story The Grasshopper and the Ant has to be subtly put to the children in such a way (2) ___________ they realise the worth of hard work, the pleasures of hard work and the comfort it offers. Laziness, which is a (3) __________ trait here, should be discouraged, (4) ___________ emphasizing on the (5) ___________ note which is hard work.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Competition is a necessary prospect for (1)___________ individuals with particular qualities, but only those who can (2)__________ their minds to work, work hard every day, and prove themselves will be able to (3)_____________ this arduous battle. It's a never-ending race to the finish line, and only those who put in the effort and dedication will make it to the end. The outcome of any exam does not (4)__________ on the last day, during your paper — your success is ensured with every morning that you put in work. Students must be aware of the tough environment they are entering and prepare (5)______________ in order to improve their chances.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Competition is a necessary prospect for (1)___________ individuals with particular qualities, but only those who can (2)__________ their minds to work, work hard every day, and prove themselves will be able to (3)_____________ this arduous battle. It's a never-ending race to the finish line, and only those who put in the effort and dedication will make it to the end. The outcome of any exam does not (4)__________ on the last day, during your paper — your success is ensured with every morning that you put in work. Students must be aware of the tough environment they are entering and prepare (5)______________ in order to improve their chances.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Competition is a necessary prospect for (1)___________ individuals with particular qualities, but only those who can (2)__________ their minds to work, work hard every day, and prove themselves will be able to (3)_____________ this arduous battle. It's a never-ending race to the finish line, and only those who put in the effort and dedication will make it to the end. The outcome of any exam does not (4)__________ on the last day, during your paper — your success is ensured with every morning that you put in work. Students must be aware of the tough environment they are entering and prepare (5)______________ in order to improve their chances.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many times ________ starts with the creative _________ and the enduring passion of a single individual.
(CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 minute you start _______ and tolerating __________, it becomes the new norm and the slide begins and therefore, we must constantly __________ to give our best and be recognised, not simply aim to do just enough to ___________ that we don’t get found out. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We have already said that inconsistency is not a matter of __________ education or lack of logical ______________. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

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 app gets Larry’s parents involved in the learning and improvement process, sending them advice about Larry’s behaviours and progress, and recommending motivational _______ they might undertake that are _______ to Larry’s situation and the program’s _________ about his attitudes and behaviours. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
When we believe that our mind is thinking ______ thoughts at the same time, what actually is happening is that __________ thoughts are __________ in such quick ___________ so as to seem simultaneous (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
I suggested her two _____ dates, both in the coming month and just a few days ______ from each other to start her singing practice. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Although everyone wants to be successful in life, there are (1) _________ people who know the elements of success, the factors that go to build up success. Today, success is being (2) _________ with making money, with amassing millions and billions. Some people equate it with power and position. Many of us tend to equate success with visible material acquisitions. Outer things and external achievements are not a (3) _________ of success. Power, prestige, position, social influence and higher degrees awarded by universities — all these are outer things. They only touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the depths within. A man may have all these and yet maybe intellectually barren; he may be emotionally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call such a man (4)________? What then is success all about? What is true success? Success can be defined as the ability to be happy and make others happy; the ability to love and be loved; the ability to remain in peaceful (5)________ with oneself; with those around you and with God’s cosmic laws.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL 2021 Tier I)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
“Good is the enemy of great” is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It’s the first sentence of an international bestselling business book, the title of another self-help book, and a mantra that NFL superstar J.J. Watt has used in press conferences. It sounds appealing and rolls off the tongue nicely, but there’s a good chance it’s downright wrong.
We’re told that striving to be great and never being satisfied are necessary to meet the ever-increasing pressures and pace of today’s world. It’s the only route to success. But what is it all for? What does success even mean? Rates of clinical anxiety and depression are higher than ever. Some experts believe that loneliness and social isolation have reached epidemic proportions. Two-thirds of all employees report feeling burned out at work. Surely this isn’t the kind of success that everyone is after.
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers that true success means feeling content with the unfolding of your life. It is “finding happiness in your work and life, in the here and the now.”
The kind of success that Thich Nhat Hanh champions isn’t about striving to be great all the time. It’s about being at least OK with where you are, about accepting good enough. What’s interesting is that not always trying so damn hard to be great isn’t just the path to being happier; it’s also the path to getting better.

This mindset improves confidence and releases pressure because you don’t always feel like you’re coming up short. It also lessens the risk of injury—emotional and physical—since there isn’t a perceived need to put forth heroic efforts every day. The result is more consistent performance that compounds over time. Research shows that sustainable progress, in everything from diet to fitness to creativity, isn’t about being consistently great; it’s about being great at being consistent. It’s about being good enough over and over again.
A wonderful case study is Eliud Kipchoge, who just shattered the marathon world record. He’s literally the best in the world at what he does. Yet Kipchoge says that the key to his success is not overextending himself in training. He’s not fanatical about trying to be great all the time. Instead, he has an unwavering dedication to being good enough. He recently told The New York Times that he rarely, if ever, pushes himself past 80 per cent—90 per cent at most—of his maximum effort during workouts. This allows Kipchoge to string together weeks and weeks of consistent training. “I want to run with a relaxed mind,” he says.
Unlike so many other runners who have tried and failed to break the world marathon record, Kipchoge has never been obsessed with the mark. Prior to his record-setting race, when asked about his mindset, he told The Times, “To be precise, I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.” Kipchoge puts running in its place, which, for him, is in the here and now, not in striving to meet ever increasing expectations. “When I run,” he says, “I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a freeway, and I enjoy life.”
It’s a paradox. A good-enough mindset might very well be the key to being great and happy. The less you want to be happy, the happier you’ll be. The less you need to perform better, the better you’ll perform. Just think about your own life. During the times you were happiest and performed best, were you striving? Were you chasing after something? Or were you more like Kipchoge—grounded, at peace, and feeling good enough with what was in front of you? This doesn’t mean you should never desire productive change or improvement. Quite the opposite. Though they may run counter to so much of the current ethos, adopting the following core principles of good enough is likely the best route to being happier and getting better.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word depression stated in para 2 of the given passage. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Have you ever failed at something so miserably that the thought of attempting to do it again was the last thing you wanted to do?
If your answer is yes, then you are not a robot. Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings, emotions and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our limitations. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But what happens when it’s not? What happens when you fail despite all your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to keep going, then you have what experts call grit.
Falling down or failing is one of the most agonising, embarrassing and scariest human experiences. But, it is also one of the most educational, empowering and essential parts of living a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are: curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that they were not failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for looking at the bright side.
Grit can be learnt to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgment. This practice has been used to quiet the noise of their fears and doubts. Through the simple practice of mindfulness, individuals have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair and frustration.Which of the following statements is NOT true? (Selection Post Matriculation Level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Have you ever failed at something so miserably that the thought of attempting to do it again was the last thing you wanted to do?
If your answer is yes, then you are not a robot. Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings, emotions and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our limitations. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But what happens when it’s not? What happens when you fail despite all your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to keep going, then you have what experts call grit.
Falling down or failing is one of the most agonising, embarrassing and scariest human experiences. But, it is also one of the most educational, empowering and essential parts of living a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are: curiosity, gratitude, optimism, self-control, social intelligence and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that they were not failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for looking at the bright side.
Grit can be learnt to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgment. This practice has been used to quiet the noise of their fears and doubts. Through the simple practice of mindfulness, individuals have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair and frustration.Select the word from the passage that means the same as ‘grit’. (Selection Post Matriculation Level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
“Good is the enemy of great” is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It’s the first sentence of an international bestselling business book, the title of another self-help book, and a mantra that NFL superstar J.J. Watt has used in press conferences. It sounds appealing and rolls off the tongue nicely, but there’s a good chance it’s downright wrong.
We’re told that striving to be great and never being satisfied are necessary to meet the ever-increasing pressures and pace of today’s world. It’s the only route to success. But what is it all for? What does success even mean? Rates of clinical anxiety and depression are higher than ever. Some experts believe that loneliness and social isolation have reached epidemic proportions. Two-thirds of all employees report feeling burned out at work. Surely this isn’t the kind of success that everyone is after.
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers that true success means feeling content with the unfolding of your life. It is “finding happiness in your work and life, in the here and the now.”
The kind of success that Thich Nhat Hanh champions isn’t about striving to be great all the time. It’s about being at least OK with where you are, about accepting good enough. What’s interesting is that not always trying so damn hard to be great isn’t just the path to being happier; it’s also the path to getting better.

This mindset improves confidence and releases pressure because you don’t always feel like you’re coming up short. It also lessens the risk of injury—emotional and physical—since there isn’t a perceived need to put forth heroic efforts every day. The result is more consistent performance that compounds over time. Research shows that sustainable progress, in everything from diet to fitness to creativity, isn’t about being consistently great; it’s about being great at being consistent. It’s about being good enough over and over again.
A wonderful case study is Eliud Kipchoge, who just shattered the marathon world record. He’s literally the best in the world at what he does. Yet Kipchoge says that the key to his success is not overextending himself in training. He’s not fanatical about trying to be great all the time. Instead, he has an unwavering dedication to being good enough. He recently told The New York Times that he rarely, if ever, pushes himself past 80 per cent—90 per cent at most—of his maximum effort during workouts. This allows Kipchoge to string together weeks and weeks of consistent training. “I want to run with a relaxed mind,” he says.
Unlike so many other runners who have tried and failed to break the world marathon record, Kipchoge has never been obsessed with the mark. Prior to his record-setting race, when asked about his mindset, he told The Times, “To be precise, I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.” Kipchoge puts running in its place, which, for him, is in the here and now, not in striving to meet ever increasing expectations. “When I run,” he says, “I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a freeway, and I enjoy life.”
It’s a paradox. A good-enough mindset might very well be the key to being great and happy. The less you want to be happy, the happier you’ll be. The less you need to perform better, the better you’ll perform. Just think about your own life. During the times you were happiest and performed best, were you striving? Were you chasing after something? Or were you more like Kipchoge—grounded, at peace, and feeling good enough with what was in front of you? This doesn’t mean you should never desire productive change or improvement. Quite the opposite. Though they may run counter to so much of the current ethos, adopting the following core principles of good enough is likely the best route to being happier and getting better.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word marathon stated in para 6 of the given passage. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
“Good is the enemy of great” is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It’s the first sentence of an international bestselling business book, the title of another self-help book, and a mantra that NFL superstar J.J. Watt has used in press conferences. It sounds appealing and rolls off the tongue nicely, but there’s a good chance it’s downright wrong.
We’re told that striving to be great and never being satisfied are necessary to meet the ever-increasing pressures and pace of today’s world. It’s the only route to success. But what is it all for? What does success even mean? Rates of clinical anxiety and depression are higher than ever. Some experts believe that loneliness and social isolation have reached epidemic proportions. Two-thirds of all employees report feeling burned out at work. Surely this isn’t the kind of success that everyone is after.
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers that true success means feeling content with the unfolding of your life. It is “finding happiness in your work and life, in the here and the now.”
The kind of success that Thich Nhat Hanh champions isn’t about striving to be great all the time. It’s about being at least OK with where you are, about accepting good enough. What’s interesting is that not always trying so damn hard to be great isn’t just the path to being happier; it’s also the path to getting better.

This mindset improves confidence and releases pressure because you don’t always feel like you’re coming up short. It also lessens the risk of injury—emotional and physical—since there isn’t a perceived need to put forth heroic efforts every day. The result is more consistent performance that compounds over time. Research shows that sustainable progress, in everything from diet to fitness to creativity, isn’t about being consistently great; it’s about being great at being consistent. It’s about being good enough over and over again.
A wonderful case study is Eliud Kipchoge, who just shattered the marathon world record. He’s literally the best in the world at what he does. Yet Kipchoge says that the key to his success is not overextending himself in training. He’s not fanatical about trying to be great all the time. Instead, he has an unwavering dedication to being good enough. He recently told The New York Times that he rarely, if ever, pushes himself past 80 per cent—90 per cent at most—of his maximum effort during workouts. This allows Kipchoge to string together weeks and weeks of consistent training. “I want to run with a relaxed mind,” he says.
Unlike so many other runners who have tried and failed to break the world marathon record, Kipchoge has never been obsessed with the mark. Prior to his record-setting race, when asked about his mindset, he told The Times, “To be precise, I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.” Kipchoge puts running in its place, which, for him, is in the here and now, not in striving to meet ever increasing expectations. “When I run,” he says, “I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a freeway, and I enjoy life.”
It’s a paradox. A good-enough mindset might very well be the key to being great and happy. The less you want to be happy, the happier you’ll be. The less you need to perform better, the better you’ll perform. Just think about your own life. During the times you were happiest and performed best, were you striving? Were you chasing after something? Or were you more like Kipchoge—grounded, at peace, and feeling good enough with what was in front of you? This doesn’t mean you should never desire productive change or improvement. Quite the opposite. Though they may run counter to so much of the current ethos, adopting the following core principles of good enough is likely the best route to being happier and getting better.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word precise stated in para 6 of the given passage. (Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Fine motor skills development allows children to execute vital tasks such as feeding themselves, writing, zipping their garments, and more. Small muscles that govern the hand, fingers, and thumbs are used in fine motor activity. Fine motor abilities assist youngsters in doing crucial tasks such as self-feeding, handling objects, and writing. The capacity to do self-care and everyday chores utilising fine motor skills promotes the development of a child's self-esteem and confidence.
Fine motor skills develop systematically in children. Most new-borns have a reflexive grip at birth and begin to reach for items about three months of age. They will also begin to practise their voluntary grip and two-handed palmar grasps. At 5 months, they should be able to demonstrate a one-handed palmar grip, and at 6 months, they should be able to create a controlled reach. Most new-borns begin to reach and grab for items to put in their mouth between the ages of 6 and 12 months, and they begin to gain the capacity to regulate the release of objects they are gripping. They will also develop a pincer grasp and use it to pick objects up (thumb and one finger).They will also be able to move an object from one hand to the other and drop and pick up their toys.
Most youngsters are interested in stacking building blocks between the ages of 12 and 24 months. They will also practise putting rings on a stick, putting pegs on a pegboard, and turning pages a few at a time. They can also begin to draw, paint with their entire arm movement, moving their hands and producing strokes, and feed themselves with little to no help.
Toddlers at the age of two can begin to string big beads, turn single pages, cut with scissors, and handle crayons with their thumb and fingers (instead of their fist). They will also be able to use only one hand for most tasks and begin to paint with their wrists, forming dots, lines, and circular strokes. Your youngster will also be able to eat consistently and without help.
Most youngsters will be able to cut along the dotted lines on paper by the age of four. They will be able to draw a cross or square shape and write their name and the numbers 1 to 5. They will be able to copy letters and will have mastered their handedness. They will also be able to dress themselves for the first time.In light of the above passage, which of the following toys may help in the development of fine motor skills? (Selection Post Matriculation Level)