CLAT 2020 | Verbal Ability Quiz | 11.12.2019 for CLAT UG Exams

Question 1

Direction: In the following question, a sentence, with a part of it missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best phrase from the given alternatives which makes the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Just because some technologies allow people to hide behind it and commit crimes does not mean that the technology _________________ .

Question 2

Direction: Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.

India has made long strides in the last 50 years in the field of education. The National Policy on Education 1986 and Programme of Action 1992 also accorded top priority for achieving the goals of Universal Elementary Education. ____________. Some of these efforts have been in the field of primary education and a few also covering upper primary sector. Due to these interventions, initiated by Government of India and the respective state Governments, there has been considerable progress in providing access, improving retention and the quality improvement in primary education sector.

Question 3

Direction: In each of the following question a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).

One important aspect that should not be overlooked is the role of intermediate variables in the relation between education and health. ___________________________. Most studies do not find a direct linkage between parental education and health at an adult age if one’s own level of educational attainment is controlled for. These studies do, however find that one’s own education has a positive effect on health and that parental education is an important factor explaining one’s own education.

Question 4

Direction: In each of the following question a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).

_______________________________________________________. Intriguing new findings from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft suggests the possibility. Plumes of gas erupting out of Enceladus- a small moon with an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy crust-contains hydrogen. Scientists infer a lot from that: that there are hydrothermal chemical reactions similar to those that occur at hot fissures on the ocean bottoms of Earth.

Question 5

Direction: In the following question a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).

Good research is based on factual evidence and scientific thinking. A good researcher takes efforts to ensure that their writing is backed up by evidence. _________. With the help of systematic evidence and a trial-and-error system, the research process is completed.