SSC ENGLISH QUIZ 50

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Both mainstream and social media are full of bad language. Bad language not as in indelicate four-letter words which oughtn’t to be used in polite company, but bad language as in the wrong use of everyday words. The other day there was a large ad in the newspaper for online degree courses being conducted under the aegis of a renowned Indian university. The courses being offered were for MBA, MCom, BCom and MA degrees, and the headline of the advertisement read: ‘A reputed online degree from’ and gave the name of the university.

The adjective ‘reputed’ means alleged, something which is said to be so but is not so in fact. Something, or someone, who is worthy of repute, or has a good reputation is said to be ‘reputable’, not reputed, which has a connotation contrary to what is sought to be conveyed. This confusion between reputed and reputable, which are antonyms, or opposing words to each other, is common in spoken and written communication. But in this particular case the error was unintentionally being endorsed, and given official sanction, by an institution of advanced learning.

So big deal. Why be so pernicketyabout the use of language and the meaning of words? Why can’t we be like Lewis Carroll’s Humpty Dumpty who proudly proclaimed, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” After all, as Humpty went on to ask, should we be the master of language, or should language be our master, whose rules we must follow? Language, the bridge, or link, which joins us to each other and with what we call society as a whole, is based on a set of common rules we must all follow if we are to understand and make sense of each other at all. If, like Humpty Dumpty, we make language follow our rules, instead of the other way round, language becomes a barrier not a bridge between us. Which is exactly what is happening between those who impart opposing meanings to words like ‘liberalism’, ‘secularist’, ‘dissent’, ‘nationalism’, among others. All of which might make us ask whether ours is a reputable democracy, or a reputed one. Or are the two interchangeable?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Both mainstream and social media are full of bad language. Bad language not as in indelicate four-letter words which oughtn’t to be used in polite company, but bad language as in the wrong use of everyday words. The other day there was a large ad in the newspaper for online degree courses being conducted under the aegis of a renowned Indian university. The courses being offered were for MBA, MCom, BCom and MA degrees, and the headline of the advertisement read: ‘A reputed online degree from’ and gave the name of the university.

The adjective ‘reputed’ means alleged, something which is said to be so but is not so in fact. Something, or someone, who is worthy of repute, or has a good reputation is said to be ‘reputable’, not reputed, which has a connotation contrary to what is sought to be conveyed. This confusion between reputed and reputable, which are antonyms, or opposing words to each other, is common in spoken and written communication. But in this particular case the error was unintentionally being endorsed, and given official sanction, by an institution of advanced learning.

So big deal. Why be so pernicketyabout the use of language and the meaning of words? Why can’t we be like Lewis Carroll’s Humpty Dumpty who proudly proclaimed, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” After all, as Humpty went on to ask, should we be the master of language, or should language be our master, whose rules we must follow? Language, the bridge, or link, which joins us to each other and with what we call society as a whole, is based on a set of common rules we must all follow if we are to understand and make sense of each other at all. If, like Humpty Dumpty, we make language follow our rules, instead of the other way round, language becomes a barrier not a bridge between us. Which is exactly what is happening between those who impart opposing meanings to words like ‘liberalism’, ‘secularist’, ‘dissent’, ‘nationalism’, among others. All of which might make us ask whether ours is a reputable democracy, or a reputed one. Or are the two interchangeable?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Both mainstream and social media are full of bad language. Bad language not as in indelicate four-letter words which oughtn’t to be used in polite company, but bad language as in the wrong use of everyday words. The other day there was a large ad in the newspaper for online degree courses being conducted under the aegis of a renowned Indian university. The courses being offered were for MBA, MCom, BCom and MA degrees, and the headline of the advertisement read: ‘A reputed online degree from’ and gave the name of the university.

The adjective ‘reputed’ means alleged, something which is said to be so but is not so in fact. Something, or someone, who is worthy of repute, or has a good reputation is said to be ‘reputable’, not reputed, which has a connotation contrary to what is sought to be conveyed. This confusion between reputed and reputable, which are antonyms, or opposing words to each other, is common in spoken and written communication. But in this particular case the error was unintentionally being endorsed, and given official sanction, by an institution of advanced learning.

So big deal. Why be so pernicketyabout the use of language and the meaning of words? Why can’t we be like Lewis Carroll’s Humpty Dumpty who proudly proclaimed, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” After all, as Humpty went on to ask, should we be the master of language, or should language be our master, whose rules we must follow? Language, the bridge, or link, which joins us to each other and with what we call society as a whole, is based on a set of common rules we must all follow if we are to understand and make sense of each other at all. If, like Humpty Dumpty, we make language follow our rules, instead of the other way round, language becomes a barrier not a bridge between us. Which is exactly what is happening between those who impart opposing meanings to words like ‘liberalism’, ‘secularist’, ‘dissent’, ‘nationalism’, among others. All of which might make us ask whether ours is a reputable democracy, or a reputed one. Or are the two interchangeable?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Both mainstream and social media are full of bad language. Bad language not as in indelicate four-letter words which oughtn’t to be used in polite company, but bad language as in the wrong use of everyday words. The other day there was a large ad in the newspaper for online degree courses being conducted under the aegis of a renowned Indian university. The courses being offered were for MBA, MCom, BCom and MA degrees, and the headline of the advertisement read: ‘A reputed online degree from’ and gave the name of the university.

The adjective ‘reputed’ means alleged, something which is said to be so but is not so in fact. Something, or someone, who is worthy of repute, or has a good reputation is said to be ‘reputable’, not reputed, which has a connotation contrary to what is sought to be conveyed. This confusion between reputed and reputable, which are antonyms, or opposing words to each other, is common in spoken and written communication. But in this particular case the error was unintentionally being endorsed, and given official sanction, by an institution of advanced learning.

So big deal. Why be so pernicketyabout the use of language and the meaning of words? Why can’t we be like Lewis Carroll’s Humpty Dumpty who proudly proclaimed, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” After all, as Humpty went on to ask, should we be the master of language, or should language be our master, whose rules we must follow? Language, the bridge, or link, which joins us to each other and with what we call society as a whole, is based on a set of common rules we must all follow if we are to understand and make sense of each other at all. If, like Humpty Dumpty, we make language follow our rules, instead of the other way round, language becomes a barrier not a bridge between us. Which is exactly what is happening between those who impart opposing meanings to words like ‘liberalism’, ‘secularist’, ‘dissent’, ‘nationalism’, among others. All of which might make us ask whether ours is a reputable democracy, or a reputed one. Or are the two interchangeable?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Both mainstream and social media are full of bad language. Bad language not as in indelicate four-letter words which oughtn’t to be used in polite company, but bad language as in the wrong use of everyday words. The other day there was a large ad in the newspaper for online degree courses being conducted under the aegis of a renowned Indian university. The courses being offered were for MBA, MCom, BCom and MA degrees, and the headline of the advertisement read: ‘A reputed online degree from’ and gave the name of the university.

The adjective ‘reputed’ means alleged, something which is said to be so but is not so in fact. Something, or someone, who is worthy of repute, or has a good reputation is said to be ‘reputable’, not reputed, which has a connotation contrary to what is sought to be conveyed. This confusion between reputed and reputable, which are antonyms, or opposing words to each other, is common in spoken and written communication. But in this particular case the error was unintentionally being endorsed, and given official sanction, by an institution of advanced learning.

So big deal. Why be so pernicketyabout the use of language and the meaning of words? Why can’t we be like Lewis Carroll’s Humpty Dumpty who proudly proclaimed, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” After all, as Humpty went on to ask, should we be the master of language, or should language be our master, whose rules we must follow? Language, the bridge, or link, which joins us to each other and with what we call society as a whole, is based on a set of common rules we must all follow if we are to understand and make sense of each other at all. If, like Humpty Dumpty, we make language follow our rules, instead of the other way round, language becomes a barrier not a bridge between us. Which is exactly what is happening between those who impart opposing meanings to words like ‘liberalism’, ‘secularist’, ‘dissent’, ‘nationalism’, among others. All of which might make us ask whether ours is a reputable democracy, or a reputed one. Or are the two interchangeable?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Metaverse, a dawning technology concept, is fast catching the fancy of American and European business leaders, who see it as a plausible solution for interacting in 3D spaces in ways beyond the realms of the current virtual collaborative solutions. 

Now, with the predicted rise of the metaverse technology, which uses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, digital avatars and spatial audio to help people interact in a 3D space, virtual events and meetings will become more immersive and engaging, akin to in-person meetings. Small wonder, business leaders and marketers are excited.  

Technology industry doyenand founder of Microsoft Inc. Bill Gates in his year-end blog wrote that within just 2-3 years, most virtual meetings “will move from 2D camera image grids to the metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars.” He claimed that the metaverse technology will enable people to have their own avatars who would be able to meet in virtual space. The use of VR goggles and motion capture gloves will accurately capture expressions, body language, and the quality of voice to replicate the experience and feel of in-person meetings. 

Before Mr. Gates’ aforesaid proclamation about metaverse, in October last, Facebook had already announced transformation of its entire corporate identity to revolve around the metaverse. In 2020, Disney even promised to build its own version of the metaverse to “allow storytelling without boundaries.” Recently, McDonald’s filed patent applications in the US for setting up a shop, the first-ever in the metaverse. Some mega sports and entertainment events such as Australian Open, Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) and more are also pivoting to Metaverse. In February, the metaverse elements were even added to the catwalk at the New York Fashion Week.  

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Metaverse, a dawning technology concept, is fast catching the fancy of American and European business leaders, who see it as a plausible solution for interacting in 3D spaces in ways beyond the realms of the current virtual collaborative solutions. 

Now, with the predicted rise of the metaverse technology, which uses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, digital avatars and spatial audio to help people interact in a 3D space, virtual events and meetings will become more immersive and engaging, akin to in-person meetings. Small wonder, business leaders and marketers are excited.  

Technology industry doyen and founder of Microsoft Inc. Bill Gates in his year-end blog wrote that within just 2-3 years, most virtual meetings “will move from 2D camera image grids to the metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars.” He claimed that the metaverse technology will enable people to have their own avatars who would be able to meet in virtual space. The use of VR goggles and motion capture gloves will accurately capture expressions, body language, and the quality of voice to replicate the experience and feel of in-person meetings. 

Before Mr. Gates’ aforesaid proclamation about metaverse, in October last, Facebook had already announced transformation of its entire corporate identity to revolve around the metaverse. In 2020, Disney even promised to build its own version of the metaverse to “allow storytelling without boundaries.” Recently, McDonald’s filed patent applications in the US for setting up a shop, the first-ever in the metaverse. Some mega sports and entertainment events such as Australian Open, Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) and more are also pivoting to Metaverse. In February, the metaverse elements were even added to the catwalk at the New York Fashion Week.  

Which one of the following mentioned in the passage is not a technology?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Metaverse, a dawning technology concept, is fast catching the fancy of American and European business leaders, who see it as a plausible solution for interacting in 3D spaces in ways beyond the realms of the current virtual collaborative solutions. 

Now, with the predicted rise of the metaverse technology, which uses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, digital avatars and spatial audio to help people interact in a 3D space, virtual events and meetings will become more immersive and engaging, akin to in-person meetings. Small wonder, business leaders and marketers are excited.  

Technology industry doyenand founder of Microsoft Inc. Bill Gates in his year-end blog wrote that within just 2-3 years, most virtual meetings “will move from 2D camera image grids to the metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars.” He claimed that the metaverse technology will enable people to have their own avatars who would be able to meet in virtual space. The use of VR goggles and motion capture gloves will accurately capture expressions, body language, and the quality of voice to replicate the experience and feel of in-person meetings. 

Before Mr. Gates’ aforesaid proclamation about metaverse, in October last, Facebook had already announced transformation of its entire corporate identity to revolve around the metaverse. In 2020, Disney even promised to build its own version of the metaverse to “allow storytelling without boundaries.” Recently, McDonald’s filed patent applications in the US for setting up a shop, the first-ever in the metaverse. Some mega sports and entertainment events such as Australian Open, Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) and more are also pivoting to Metaverse. In February, the metaverse elements were even added to the catwalk at the New York Fashion Week.  

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Metaverse, a dawning technology concept, is fast catching the fancy of American and European business leaders, who see it as a plausible solution for interacting in 3D spaces in ways beyond the realms of the current virtual collaborative solutions. 

Now, with the predicted rise of the metaverse technology, which uses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, digital avatars and spatial audio to help people interact in a 3D space, virtual events and meetings will become more immersive and engaging, akin to in-person meetings. Small wonder, business leaders and marketers are excited.  

Technology industry doyenand founder of Microsoft Inc. Bill Gates in his year-end blog wrote that within just 2-3 years, most virtual meetings “will move from 2D camera image grids to the metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars.” He claimed that the metaverse technology will enable people to have their own avatars who would be able to meet in virtual space. The use of VR goggles and motion capture gloves will accurately capture expressions, body language, and the quality of voice to replicate the experience and feel of in-person meetings. 

Before Mr. Gates’ aforesaid proclamation about metaverse, in October last, Facebook had already announced transformation of its entire corporate identity to revolve around the metaverse. In 2020, Disney even promised to build its own version of the metaverse to “allow storytelling without boundaries.” Recently, McDonald’s filed patent applications in the US for setting up a shop, the first-ever in the metaverse. Some mega sports and entertainment events such as Australian Open, Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) and more are also pivoting to Metaverse. In February, the metaverse elements were even added to the catwalk at the New York Fashion Week.  

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Metaverse, a dawning technology concept, is fast catching the fancy of American and European business leaders, who see it as a plausible solution for interacting in 3D spaces in ways beyond the realms of the current virtual collaborative solutions. 

Now, with the predicted rise of the metaverse technology, which uses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, digital avatars and spatial audio to help people interact in a 3D space, virtual events and meetings will become more immersive and engaging, akin to in-person meetings. Small wonder, business leaders and marketers are excited.  

Technology industry doyenand founder of Microsoft Inc. Bill Gates in his year-end blog wrote that within just 2-3 years, most virtual meetings “will move from 2D camera image grids to the metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars.” He claimed that the metaverse technology will enable people to have their own avatars who would be able to meet in virtual space. The use of VR goggles and motion capture gloves will accurately capture expressions, body language, and the quality of voice to replicate the experience and feel of in-person meetings. 

Before Mr. Gates’ aforesaid proclamation about metaverse, in October last, Facebook had already announced transformation of its entire corporate identity to revolve around the metaverse. In 2020, Disney even promised to build its own version of the metaverse to “allow storytelling without boundaries.” Recently, McDonald’s filed patent applications in the US for setting up a shop, the first-ever in the metaverse. Some mega sports and entertainment events such as Australian Open, Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2022) and more are also pivoting to Metaverse. In February, the metaverse elements were even added to the catwalk at the New York Fashion Week.