Q. 1
If you or someone you love has sleep apnea, obesity may be a (1) ___________ factor. Maybe you are kept awake by the horrendous snoring, snorting or get worried because sometimes your spouse sounds like he is choking. These are all signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and you should (2) ________ them to go to the doctor or get yourself to the doctor if this is you. The way obesity comes into play with sleep apnea is that the fatty tissue that has built up around the neck affects the neck muscles and soft palate, and even the little flap in the back of your throat, called the uvula, and when you go to sleep all the muscles relax and the fatty tissue relaxes and closes off your airway. This is (3) __________ because at some point you may just stop breathing all together.
- a. decisive
- b. contributing
- c. dangerous
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 2
Creativity is the key to success. Creativity lets you see new opportunities and work towards them. All the leaders are supposed to be creative as their creativity makes them implement certain changes that are required for a total turnover of an organization's (1) ___________. Despite being high-risk takers, successful people tend to be (2) ___________ for their actions, successes and failures. They do not blame their environment or the people, just in case any plan fails. Being well planned is the key trait of successful people. They are (3) ______________ in their actions and their positive attitude supports their proactive measures.
- a. encourage
- b. suggest
- c. counsel
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 3
Essentially, the message that Shields delivers to the reader is to find a little humor when coping with the reality of today's world. God Went Fishing is meant to make people laugh, or at least chuckle, in light of everyday (1) ________ with lines like "He does nothing, and he even does that wrong." Lines like this in a story that delivers interest on many levels will live fondly in readers' hearts. Although God Went Fishing has elements that can spark (2) __________ and debate, the purpose of this book is to ignite thought and dialogue among 21st century readers. While the ever-present battle between good and evil is at the forefront of this book, the author purposefully concludes with the notion that (3) ________ is possible. A definite must read for anyone who loves an intriguing tale with challenges on many levels.
- a. fatal
- b. dangerous
- c. risky
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 4
In all that 30 or 40 minutes’ talk, there is a message that you want to put across, right? This means that you have to determine what you want the audience to finally get from the whole thing. Having a marked message avoids your talking a lot of (1) ____________ messages and keeping in pulse with the main message. In other words you will (2) ______________ why you have been talking the whole message-what the audience benefits from. (3) ________ yourself as much as you would an inspirational speaker, with the very high competition, you have to promote and let others know that you can deliver a strong touching speech. No matter how strong you may be, motivational speaking calls for a lot of self-promotion.
- a. pace
- b. structure
- c. progress
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 5
Sleep apnea is a serious condition associated with snoring. Throat tissues obstruct your airway, making it difficult to breathe. People suffering from sleep apnea (1) __________ snore loudly and are then silent for up to ten seconds or even longer. Obstruction of airways might be partial or complete. The airway can get so small that the sleep apnea sufferer does not get enough oxygen. The person wakes up for a brief second to force the airway open with a (2) _________ or snort. This (3) ___________ snoring and stopping pattern can be repeated throughout the sufferer's sleep
- a. accountable
- b. responsible
- c. conscientious
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 6
While time management is a very good thing, there are situations where people tend to take the whole idea of using time wisely to the (1) ________. When this happens, the essential goal of managing your time gets lost in all the busyness and (2) __________ to cram too much into too little time. As a result, the process of time management ceases to be a help and becomes a severe hindrance instead. There are several early warning signs that you are beginning to (3) ___________ time management rather than use it to best advantage.
- a. progressive
- b. proactive
- c. meticulous
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 7
Avoid thinking negatively and stay positive, keeping high hope. They try to take it all upon themselves, when they should be looking for (1) __________. A good private eye with a reputable firm behind him will be able to supply invaluable information from numerous databases around the world. These private detectives who are often criticized can make a difference in the (2) __________ moment. From fact-finding and trail following to (3) ________ support, they make life easier in a difficult situation.
- a. humor
- b. jokes
- c. woes
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 8
Cicero and Demosthenes were (1) __________ in their training for years. From the time he was young, Henry Clay would read out from a book, sometimes in a forest or a field, sometimes in a barn with animals for his audience. To this early discipline, he felt he owed his subsequent success. Chatham preferred practicing in front of a mirror. And Curran who stuttered, worked his way through constant practice to become an (2) ____________ forensic advocate. Of equal importance in elocution skills is (3) _________. The eyes, face, arms, hands and body can be trained to be used with control and skill in order to elicit the right response. Yes, an overall attention to how one looks and sounds does make for a better speech.
- a. controversy
- b. confusion
- c. contemplation
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 9
One self-help method is to find simple ways and means to (1) __________. You have to condition your mind to think only of good thoughts and not to (2) _________ it with panic provoking scenarios. Having enough sleep and rest is also a big help. It is also good to constantly (3) _________ your thoughts and senses. Do not let your mind be kept idle because if you do, there is a huge possibility that it will wander and will begin to imagine negative events that had happened in your life. Engaging yourself into hobbies and activities like music, and sports will also be of great help
- a. restoration
- b. redemption
- c. stability
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 10
If you (1) ___________ feel exactly the same way he or she does about a particular issue, then being empathic is a piece of cake. But if you're a little confused about how to react, empathy can be a challenge. Without empathy, you and your partner will eventually find yourselves stuck in a quagmire of misunderstanding and (2) __________. Remember, non-empathic communication — such as giving an (3) _________ opinion -- will only make your partner feel worse and lead to a long evening of door - slamming and name-calling.
- a. disconnected
- b. irrelevant
- c. different
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 11
Your clients will notice. Clients will see you are serious about completing tasks on time and begin to refer you to other (1) _________. True, your clients' support may be (2) __________ at first, especially if you've tried to become more organized in the past, but you had abandoned the effort after a day or two. But as you become (3) __________ more dedicated to setting the little things in order, your clients will come around and compliment you on your time-saving efforts.
- a. articulate
- b. understand
- c. convey
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 12
Basic treatment options against sleep apnea include mouthpieces, breathing devices, lifestyle changes, and surgery. There are still no regulatory approved medicines that are (1) _________ for sleep apnea treatment. As mentioned, the best first step to attain (2) __________ treatment for the sleep disorder is to approach a sleep specialist or doctor and discuss the most suitable treatment option available for you. Mouthpiece for sleep apnea could (3) _________ help sufferers of mild sleep apnea.
- a. follow
- b. promote
- c. trust
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 13
Sometimes phobias or fears can stop you from (1) __________ more specific events and occasions, and these are the fears that you might need some help getting over. (2) _________ might not be enough to get you over a fear of flying so you can attend a friend's wedding or over your fear of snakes so you can take your little boy to the reptile house at the zoo. After all, being afraid of flying or of snakes doesn't need to (3) _________ or even affect your daily life. Most people only fly a few times a year and, if you're lucky, you will come across snakes even less often. But if your phobia is going to force you to miss out on events that would make you happy, then something needs to be done.
- a. often
- b. initially
- c. alternately
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 14
There are many easy to use natural remedies for curing (1) _________. It is an emotional disorder and hence it is difficult to cope compared to physical ailments. Modern lifestyle and busy work routine has increased the number of victims of this problem, mental tension related to work, financial matters, relationship, health or other fears can push a person in the state of depression. The (2) _________ of this problem varies from slight sadness to serious dejection and hopelessness. Since it is related to emotional state of a person, it can (3) ________ after getting cured depending upon the circumstances and emotional health of a person. Because of this natural remedies are favored by most of the people as these can be continued and even long term use of these do not cause any side effects compared to other medications.
- a. pant
- b. grasp
- c. grunt
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 15
Bob Thompson was one man who wanted to help. He turned to Gabriella - also a lover of animals - and with her help, they rescued a whole series of different animals, over a time of a few years. Bob had (1) ________ himself to helping animals through horoscopes, astrology and other methods such as psychic readings. With these animal-related psychic readings, given by an animal loving psychic (2) _________, they saved seals, bears, whales, and more. Bob travelled far and wide across the whole world, all under the direction and advice of Gabriella Psychic, who made a Gabriella Psychic (3) ________ of how to use astrology and horoscopes to save animals, by finding where the cruelty was taking place, and when was the best time to stop it from happening.
- a. disturbed
- b. irregular
- c. destructive
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A