SNAP 2015 Preparation series. It is a known fact that although there is no specific syllabus for aptitude tests, the concepts and in some cases, even the questions get repeated a lot. Also, the previous year papers are a fair indication of what level of difficulty should one expect and so, avoid over-preparing. To make sure that you know exactly what to expect in SNAP 2015, we will be running a series under SNAP 2015 preparation. In this, we will be featuring actual SNAP questions and solutions segregated section wise for your benefit. There will be 400+ actual questions covered in the SNAP 2015 preparation series. You can browse through the posts here.
Directions for questions 1 to 4: In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
1. The committee came to a decision to discuss in detail about assorted problems that people have been facing for a long time.
a. came to
b. to discuss
c. about
d. a long time
2. I know you must not see eye to eye with the philosophy of Ramkrishna but you must admit that he had had tremendous influence over a great many followers.
a. see eye to eye
b. had had
c. influence over
d. no error
3. The Principal inquired with the students if they would like their teacher to repeat the lesson again.
a. inquired with
b. to repeat
c. again
d. no error
4. One of the security guards rushed forward; unlocked the gate and asked whether I had anything objectionable.
a. security guards
b. forward
c. objectionable
d. no error
Directions for questions 5 and 6: Rearrange the following sentence fragments (P, Q, R and S) to make meaningful sentences.
5. I always told them ____________ and consideration for me.
P. how for me she
Q. always exuded warmth
R. was like a family’s
S. elder and how she has
a. PRSQ
b. PQSR
c. PRQS
d. SQPR
6. A year or ____________ foreign languages
P. I picked up a liking for learning
Q. the largest urban area and primary
R. so after leaving Bangkok
S. city of Thailand and a place of unique beauty
a. RPQS
b. RQSP
c. RSPQ
d. SPQR
Directions for questions 7 to 9: Choose the correct option.
7. This book ________ five sections
a. comprises of
b. comprises
c. consists
d. comprises to
8. My grandfather left most of his money to an NGO; the rest went directly to my daughter and _____.
a. I
b. me
c. myself
d. myself too
9. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river’s banks
a. Isthumus
b. Archipelago
c. Hinterland
d. Swamps
Directions for question 10: In the questions below, the sentences have been given in active/passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice.
10. Who is creating this mess?
a. Who has been created this mess?
b. By whom has this mess been created?
c. By whom this mess is being created?
d. By whom is this mess being created?
Direction for question 11: In the question below, the passage consists of six sentences. The first and the sixth sentences are given (S1, S6). The middle four sentences have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.
11.
S1: Metals are today being replaced by polymers in many applications.
P: Above all, they are cheaper and easier to process, making them a viable alternative to metals.
Q: Polymers are essentially long chains of hydrocarbon molecules.
R: Today polymers as strong as metals have been developed.
S: These have replaced the traditional chromium-plated metallic bumpers in cars.
S6: Many Indian Institutes of Science and Technology run special programmes on polymer science.
The proper sequence should be:
a. QRSP
b. RSQP
c. RQSP
d. QRPS
Directions for questions 12 and 13: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
12. FRUGALITY
a. Foolishness
b. Extremity
c. Enthusiasm
d. Economy
13. HARBINGER
a. Messenger
b. Steward
c. Forerunner
d. Pilot
Directions for questions 14 and 15: Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
14. EXODUS
a. Influx
b. Home-coming
c. Return
d. Restoration
15. EQUANIMITY
a. Resentment
b. Dubiousness
c. Duplicity
d. Excitement
Answer Key
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. b
9. c
10. d
11. a
12. d
13. c
14. a
15. d
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