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NDA II 2022 English Test - 10
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    Directions: Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner when he announced that he had found a preventive against smallpox. They declared vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But the dread of smallpox was in everybody’s heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be vaccinateD. The Latin word for cow is ‘vacca’; it is the root from which the word vaccination was formeD. Some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure and some harms were done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were available, the practice of vaccinating spread all over England and from England to other countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of smallpox now.

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    The passage describes

    Solutions

    The passage is based upon how vaccination was invented by Jenner. It was initially not accepted by many doctors. But, looking at its success, vaccination was accepted in the whole world. Thus, the passage clearly describes option D. Hence, option D is the most suitable answer.

     

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    Directions: Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner when he announced that he had found a preventive against smallpox. They declared vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But the dread of smallpox was in everybody’s heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be vaccinateD. The Latin word for cow is ‘vacca’; it is the root from which the word vaccination was formeD. Some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure and some harms were done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were available, the practice of vaccinating spread all over England and from England to other countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of smallpox now.

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    Vaccination sometimes proved harmful because

    Solutions

    If we look at the context, during practice of vaccination, some harms were done, it shows that some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure. Thus, vaccines were prepared using cows which were of a poor hygienic standard. Hence, option B is the most appropriate answer.

     

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    Directions: Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner when he announced that he had found a preventive against smallpox. They declared vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But the dread of smallpox was in everybody’s heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be vaccinateD. The Latin word for cow is ‘vacca’; it is the root from which the word vaccination was formeD. Some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure and some harms were done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were available, the practice of vaccinating spread all over England and from England to other countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of smallpox now.

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    People hastened to get themselves vaccinated because

    Solutions

    People ran to get themselves vaccinated because the dread(fear) of smallpox was everyone’s heart. So, they decided to take this risk. Hence, option B is the most appropriate answer.

     

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    Directions: Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner when he announced that he had found a preventive against smallpox. They declared vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But the dread of smallpox was in everybody’s heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be vaccinateD. The Latin word for cow is ‘vacca’; it is the root from which the word vaccination was formeD. Some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure and some harms were done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were available, the practice of vaccinating spread all over England and from England to other countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of smallpox now.

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    Vaccination was intended by Jenner to

    Solutions

    Vaccination is a kind of anti-disease defensive system. It provides metabolism to fight the germs borne from the predator of that disease. Major work of a vaccination to build up a defense against the germs. Hence, option C is comparatively a suitable answer.

    Note :- Option 1 seems to be correct but it is not appropriate where option C is given.

     

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    Directions: Many doctors flatly refused to believe Jenner when he announced that he had found a preventive against smallpox. They declared vaccination to be a dangerous practice. But the dread of smallpox was in everybody’s heart, and people flocked to Jenner to be vaccinateD. The Latin word for cow is ‘vacca’; it is the root from which the word vaccination was formeD. Some of the ‘vacca’ used by Jenner were not pure and some harms were done; but when supplies of pure vaccine were available, the practice of vaccinating spread all over England and from England to other countries. We hardly hear of outbreaks of smallpox now.

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    With reference to the passage, consider the following statements:

    1. Many doctors did not believe the Jenner was a doctor.

    2. There are no outbreaks of smallpox nowadays.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Solutions

    Clearly, statement 2 is not mentioned in the passage. Now, at the concluding part, it is given that we hardly hear of smallpox outbreaks(occurrence). It denotes nearly occurrence. Thus, only 2 is correct. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 6/10
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    Direction: In this section, you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based in the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

    Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. It stands serene and stately, to the left of well-manicured lawns in Singapore’s Hougang district. One of the island nation's national monuments, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a fascinating yarn woven into the rich tapestry of the country's history. One of Singapore’s oldest Catholic churches, and the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon, it is simply referred to as the Church of the Nativity.

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    What is Singapore’s Church of Nativity known for?

    Solutions

    The first sentence of the passage mentions features which this Church boasts of. The architecture of the Church is one of them. That is why B is the right answer.

     

  • Question 7/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In this section, you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based in the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

    Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. It stands serene and stately, to the left of well-manicured lawns in Singapore’s Hougang district. One of the island nation's national monuments, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a fascinating yarn woven into the rich tapestry of the country's history. One of Singapore’s oldest Catholic churches, and the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon, it is simply referred to as the Church of the Nativity.

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    What does the phrase “well manicured” gardens mean?

    Solutions

    “Well manicured” means well groomed or taken care of well. Therefore A is the correct choice for this question.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In this section, you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based in the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

    Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. It stands serene and stately, to the left of well-manicured lawns in Singapore’s Hougang district. One of the island nation's national monuments, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a fascinating yarn woven into the rich tapestry of the country's history. One of Singapore’s oldest Catholic churches, and the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon, it is simply referred to as the Church of the Nativity.

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    Which of the following does not describe the Church of Nativity aptly?

    Solutions

    The Church of Nativity has been defined with features given in option A, B and C. The year in which it was built is not given in the passage. Therefore D is the right choice.

     

  • Question 9/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In this section, you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based in the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

    Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. It stands serene and stately, to the left of well-manicured lawns in Singapore’s Hougang district. One of the island nation's national monuments, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a fascinating yarn woven into the rich tapestry of the country's history. One of Singapore’s oldest Catholic churches, and the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon, it is simply referred to as the Church of the Nativity.

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    Which community does the Chruch belong to?

    Solutions

    The last sentence answers this question- “the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon”. That is why D is the right option.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In this section, you have few short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based in the passage. First, read a passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author only.

    Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. It stands serene and stately, to the left of well-manicured lawns in Singapore’s Hougang district. One of the island nation's national monuments, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a fascinating yarn woven into the rich tapestry of the country's history. One of Singapore’s oldest Catholic churches, and the oldest for its Teachew community of Serangoon, it is simply referred to as the Church of the Nativity.

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    Find the antonym of the underlined work in this sentence – “It stands serene and stately”

    Solutions

    The word “serene” means peaceful or untroubled. Options A, B and D have similar meanings. However Agitated means the opposite of it. Therefore C is the correct answer.

     

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