The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1-4. (Cloze Test) Fill in the blanks using the suitable forms the given words
[allay, temper with, hubris, credulous, incongruent, incredible]
The manager’s ___ (1) ___ led him to manipulating project data, believing he could easily ameliorate any fallout. However, his ___ (2) ___explanations failed to convince even the most ___ (3) ___stakeholders, exposing his deceit and poor judgment.
Q 4. (Comprehension) The author suggests that the ECI's argument for restricting access to CCTV footage is weak because:
a) Candidates are already allowed access to the same records.
b) Security and privacy concerns are invalid in a democratic setup.
c) Public inspection of documents is essential for voter confidence.
d) The amended rules violate a prior High Court ruling.
Q 5. (Tone of the article) Which of the following best captures the tone of the author towards the Election Commission’s approach to transparency?
a) Optimistic
b) Skeptical
c) Neutral
d) Appreciative
Q 7. (One-word) Alma mater?
Q 8. (Antonym) Underhanded – Arrogant/Honest/Humble/Dishonest
Grammar
Q 9-10. Despite numerous challenges, the entrepreneur raised above adversity and built successful businesses on own terms.
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1-4. (Cloze Test) Fill in the blanks using the suitable forms the given words
[allay, temper with, hubris, credulous, incongruent, incredible]
The manager’s ___ (1) ___ led him to manipulating project data, believing he could easily ameliorate any fallout. However, his ___ (2) ___explanations failed to convince even the most ___ (3) ___stakeholders, exposing his deceit and poor judgment.
Q 4. (Comprehension) The author suggests that the ECI's argument for restricting access to CCTV footage is weak because:
a) Candidates are already allowed access to the same records.
b) Security and privacy concerns are invalid in a democratic setup.
c) Public inspection of documents is essential for voter confidence.
d) The amended rules violate a prior High Court ruling.
Q 5. (Tone of the article) Which of the following best captures the tone of the author towards the Election Commission’s approach to transparency?
a) Optimistic
b) Skeptical
c) Neutral
d) Appreciative
Q 7. (One-word) Alma mater?
Q 8. (Antonym) Underhanded – Arrogant/Honest/Humble/Dishonest
Grammar
Q 9-10. Despite numerous challenges, the entrepreneur raised above adversity and built successful businesses on own terms.