IIFT 2011 VA | Previous Year IIFT Paper
1.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
Each sentence below has four underlined words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Identify the underlined part that must be change to make the sentence correct.
Neither the examiner (A) nor his assistant (B) were informed (C) about the cancellation of the examination. No Error (D).
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
When a verb is follows “Neither…nor” it takes the number of the noun/pronoun following “nor”. In this case, the noun following “nor” is ‘assistant’ which is singular in form. Hence, the verb in part C should be “was” and not “were”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
2.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
Each sentence below has four underlined words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Identify the underlined part that must be change to make the sentence correct.
Being (A) a short holiday (B) we had to return (C) without visiting many of the places (D)
Answer: Option
A
Explanation :
In part A of question 17, ‘being’ is inadequate to begin with. It requires a subject. The phrase “It being” is required in this sentence, where ‘it’ stands for the ‘short holiday’.
You may paraphrase: ‘As it was a short holiday….’Other parts of the sentence are correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
3.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Fill in the blanks
Each question below consists of an incomplete sentence. Four words or pharses marked A, B, C and D are given beneath each sentence. Mark the option that best completes the sentence.
____________made after English settlers came to Jamestown was a map of Virginia by john Smith, the famous adventurer.
- A.
It was the first map
- B.
The first map
- C.
There was a first map
- D.
That the first map
Answer: Option
B
Explanation :
Look at the options carefully. Option 1 with “It” makes no sense as the paragraph continues with “..was a map”. What is required in the blank space is something concrete and descriptive.
Option 3 with “a first map” renders it inadequate as an option. Between options 2 and 4, option 2 has the right construction to fit into the blank. In option 4, “That the first map” makes the sentence a subordinate clause, if this is to be used, the sentence would be without a main clause, thus making it incorrect.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2
4.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Fill in the blanks
Each question below consists of an incomplete sentence. Four words or pharses marked A, B, C and D are given beneath each sentence. Mark the option that best completes the sentence.
The concept this weekend promises to attract ___________ than attended the last one.
- A.
a number of people even larger
- B.
an even larger amount of people
- C.
a group of people even greater
- D.
an even greater number of people
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
The word to precede ‘than’ should be people as the latter part of the sentence, “than attended the last one”, talks about ‘those people who attended the concert.’
This rules out option 1 and option 3.Between options 2 and 4, option 4 is the better option. One refers to people in ‘number’ and not in ‘amount’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
5.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
In the question below, there are two sentences containing underlined homonyms, which may either be mis –spelt or inappropriately used in the context of the sentence. Select the appropriate answer from the option given below:
I. A vote of censur was passed against the Chairman.
II. Before release, every film is passed by the Censor Board.
- A.
only sentence I is correct
- B.
only sentence II is correct
- C.
both sentence I and II are correct
- D.
both sentences I and II are incorrect
Answer: Option
B
Explanation :
In sentence 1 the word to be used is “censure” meaning ‘an official reprimand’. “Censur” Is not a meaningful word.
In sentence 2, “censor” meaning ‘an official or official body who examines materials (as publications or films) for objectionable matter’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
6.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
In the question below, there are two sentences containing underlined homonyms, which may either be mis –spelt or inappropriately used in the context of the sentence. Select the appropriate answer from the option given below:
I. This behaviour does not compliment his position.
II. He thanked his boss for the complement
- A.
only sentence I is correct
- B.
only sentence II is correct
- C.
both sentences I and II are correct
- D.
both sentences I and II are incorrect
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
Compliment” is an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially: an admiring remark.
Complement, on the other hand, is something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect.The words are interchanged in the sentences.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
7.
IIFT 2011 VA
| One Word Substitution
For each of the following sentences, choose the most appropriate “one word” for the given expressions.
One who is unrelenting and cannot be moved by entreaties :
- A.
Inexorable
- B.
Infallible
- C.
Impregnable
- D.
Inexplicable
Answer: Option
A
Explanation :
The meanings of the words are as follows:
Inexorable - not to be persuaded, moved, or stoppedInfallible - incapable of errorImpregnable – unconquerableInexplicable - incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
8.
IIFT 2011 VA
| One Word Substitution
For each of the following sentences, choose the most appropriate “one word” for the given expressions.
The art of cutting trees and bushes into ornamental shapes:
- A.
Horticulture
- B.
Bonsoi
- C.
Pruning
- D.
Topiary
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
The meanings of the words are as follows:
Horticulture - the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plantsBonsai - a potted plant (as a tree) dwarfed (as by pruning) and trained to an artistic shapePruning - to cut off or cut back parts of for better shape or more fruitful growthTopiary - of, relating to, or being the practice or art of training, cutting, and trimming trees or shrubs into odd or ornamental shapes
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
9.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
Match the words in column 1 with their appropriate meaning in column 2.
- A.
a – v; b – iv; c – i; d – ii; e - iii
- B.
a – ii; b – i; c – iii; d – v; e - iv
- C.
a – v; b – i; c – ii; d – iv; e - iii
- D.
a – iii; b – iv; c – i; d – v; e – ii
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
The meanings of the words are as follows:
Predilection – Partiality
Evanescence – Vanish
Zephyr – A gentle, mild breeze
Diaphanous – Completely transparent and translucent
Fatuous – Inane
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
10.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
Match the words in column 1 with their appropriate meaning in column 2.
- A.
a – ii; b – i; c – iv; d – iii; e - v
- B.
a – iv; b – i; c – ii; d – v; e - iii
- C.
a – iv; b – ii; c – i; d – v; e - iii
- D.
a – ii; b – iv; c – i; d – iii; e - v
Answer: Option
B
Explanation :
The meanings of the words are as follows:
Perspicacity – keenness of mental perception
Uxorious – Doting upon wife
Nebbish – Insignificant, ineffective person
Chicanery – to trick, to deceive
Inchoate – Undeveloped, immature
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
11.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Vocabulary
Identify antonyms for the following words.
Risible:
- A.
serious
- B.
amusing
- C.
ludicrous
- D.
ridiculous
Answer: Option
A
Explanation :
Risible means ‘capable of laughing or disposed to laugh’. Its antonym is “serious”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
12.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Vocabulary
Identify antonyms for the following words.
Tenebrous:
- A.
dark
- B.
truthful
- C.
bright
- D.
quarrelsome
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
Tenebrous means to ‘shut off from the light; hard to understand’.
Its antonym is “bright”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
13.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Fill in the blanks
A partially completed paragraph is below, followed by fillers a,b,c. From options A, B, C and D, identify the right combination and order of fillers a,b or c that will best complete the paragraph.
In cultivating team spirit, one should not forget the importance of discipline. _________________ It is the duty of all the numbers of the team to observe discipline in its proper perspective.
a. A proper team spirit can seldom be based on discipline.
b. It is a well known fact that team spirit and discipline can never go hand in hand
c. Discipline in its right perspective would mean sacrificing self to some extent.
- A.
a and b only
- B.
b and c only
- C.
Either a or b only
- D.
c only
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
In this paragraph completion question, the main sentences talk about the positives of discipline. Hence the intermediate sentence needs to continue (and not deviate from) talking about the importance/ virtues of discipline.
Both statements 'a' and 'b' mention the drawbacks of discipline and hence cannot be the intermediate sentences.Only statement 'c' satisfies that condition.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
14.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Fill in the blanks
A partially completed paragraph is below, followed by fillers a,b,c. From options A, B, C and D, identify the right combination and order of fillers a,b or c that will best complete the paragraph.
Forests are gifts of nature __________. Yet, with the spread of civilisation, man has not only spurned the forests, but has been ruthlessly destroying them.
a. It is on historical record that the vast sahara desert of today once used to be full of thick forests.
b. A large part of humanity still lives deep inside forests, particularly in the tropical regions of the earth.
c. Human evolution itself has taken place in the forests.
- A.
Only a and b
- B.
Only c and a
- C.
Only c and b
- D.
c and a or b
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
In this paragraph completion question, the first sentence mentions forests being gifts from nature and the last sentence mentions man ruthlessly destroying forests. An interesting aspect here is that the concluding statement starts with the word 'yet'. This means that the intermediate sentence needs to continue stating the positives of forest before the tone of the sentence changes. Both statements 'b' and 'c' satisfy this condition.
Although very tempting, statement 'a' begins with the vast Sahara desert of today. If we consider this statement in the answer – it nullifies the presence of 'yet' in the last statement.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
15.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Para Completion
Given below are the first and last parts of a sentence, and the remaining sentence is broken into four parts p, q, r and s. From A, B, C and D, choose the arrangement of these parts that forms a complete, meaningful sentence.
A number of measures ______________ of the Municipal Corporations.
p. The financial conditions.
q. For mobilisation of resources
r. In order to improve
s. Are being taken by the State Governments
- A.
psqr
- B.
qrsp
- C.
rsqp
- D.
sqrp
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
The only sequence which makes sense with the first and the last parts is 'sqrp'.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
16.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Vocabulary
Which of the following cannot be termed as an ‘oxymoron’?
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
An Oxymoron is a rhetorical figure of speech where incongruous, contradictory terms are combined. All the options except 'the sound of music' have a contradictory hue to them.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
17.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Correct/ Incorrect Spelling
In the following question,the options 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a word written in four different ways, of which only one is correct. Identify the correctly spelt word.
- A.
Septaganarian
- B.
Septagenarian
- C.
Septagenurian
- D.
Septuagenarian
Answer: Option
D
Explanation :
The correct spelling is Septuagenarian which means a person in his Seventies.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
18.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Para Jumbles
In the following question, a sentence has been broken up into parts, and the parts have been scrambled and numbered. Choose the correct order of these parts from the alternatives 1, 2, 3 and 4.
a. food supply
b. storage, distribution and handling
c. pastrol industry and fishing
d. besides increasing
e. by preventing wastage in
f. the productivity from agriculture
g. can be increased
- A.
a, g, e, b, d, c, f
- B.
d, a, f, g, e, c, b
- C.
d, f, c ,a, g, e, b
- D.
f, c, e, g, d, a, b
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
Only sequence 4,6,3,1,7,5,2 makes a logical sequence.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
19.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Vocabulary
In the following question, a sentence has been broken up into parts, and the parts have been scrambled and numbered. Choose the correct order of these parts from the alternatives 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- A.
1 3 5 2 4 6 8 7
- B.
8 6 7 1 4 2 3 5
- C.
4 2 3 5 8 6 7 1
- D.
5 3 7 1 8 4 2 6
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
Only 'Overhead' makes a meaningful word.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
20.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Vocabulary
In the following question, a sentence has been broken up into parts, and the parts have been scrambled and numbered. Choose the correct order of these parts from the alternatives 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- A.
1 5 10 7 8 6 9 4 3 2
- B.
6 3 2 1 8 7 4 9 10 5
- C.
9 8 5 1 0 2 4 3 1 7 6
- D.
10 6 7 3 1 8 5 4 2 9
Answer: Option
B
Explanation :
Only sequence 6, 3, 2, 1, 8, 7, 4, 9, 10, 5 makes a meaningful word.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
21.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
In each of the following question a sentence is given in “Direct Speech “Identify the right alternative 1 2 3 and 4 which best expresses this sentence in “Indirect Speech”.
He said to her, “Are you coming to the party?”
- A.
He asked her whether she was coming to the party.
- B.
He enquired with her if she was coming to the party.
- C.
He asked her if she was coming to the party.
- D.
He asked her if she will be coming to the party.
Answer: Option
A
Explanation :
The direct to indirect ones are a little tricky and expect the test taker to have a firm grip on the fundamentals. In this question- both 'if' and 'whether' would fit in. Considering that the question is about asking her whether she is coming or not (and not about uncertainty – if she is coming at all), 'whether' is a better fit.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
22.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
In each of the following question a sentence is given in “Direct Speech “Identify the right alternative 1 2 3 and 4 which best expresses this sentence in “Indirect Speech”.
The teacher said, “Be quiet, boys.”
- A.
The teacher ordered that the boys should be quiet.
- B.
The teacher called the boys and ordered them to be quite.
- C.
The teacher urged the boys to be quiet.
- D.
The teacher commanded the boys that they be quiet.
Answer: Option
C
Explanation :
The word 'command' is not usually associated with teachers- it is more to do with military operations or while reprimanding someone. The word 'instruct' fits in better with teachers rather than 'command' – hence 'urge' is a better fit.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
23.
IIFT 2011 VA
| Grammar, Usage & Correction
Match the Latin phrases in column 1 with their appropriate meaning in column 2:
- A.
a-iv; b-iii; c-i; d-ii
- B.
a-iii; b-iv; c-ii; d-i
- C.
a-iv; b-iii; c-ii; d-i
- D.
a-iii; b-iv; c-i; d-ii
Answer: Option
B
Explanation :
'Circa' matches 'approximately' and 'ad nauseum' to 'something which is repeated and hence is boring'.
'Ex libirus' is 'from the books' and in situ matches 'in its original place'.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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