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Thursday, May 16th 2013, 6:43 AM

what is the difficulty level of verbal ability?

Thursday, May 16th 2013, 3:40 AM

How much we put on any specific topic on verbal ability ?

Saturday, May 11th 2013, 11:17 AM

Dear Sir,
Plz find the ans for the below question-

Ques-Although I know the answer already and he invited me to visit him often, since I just have seen her in the square, I am never determined to yield this point.

Ans-D- Although I already know the answer and he often invited me to visit him , since I have just seen her in the square, I am determined never to yield this point.

Saturday, May 11th 2013, 11:08 AM

thanks for the questions sir

Saturday, May 11th 2013, 3:05 AM

Please answer the following question -

Direction- Please select the most appropriate option, out of the five options given for each of the following sentences, which, in your view, should be the correct one. Please note that the meaning & context of the sentence must not change.

Although I know the answer already and he invited me to visit him often, since I just have seen her in the square, I am never determined to yield this point.

A.Although I know the answer already and he invited me to visit him often, since I just have seen her in the square, I am never determined to yield this point.

B.Although I have already known the answer and he invited me to visit him often but since I just have seen her in the square, I am never determined to yield this point.

C. Although I knew the answer already, and he has often invited me to visit him, since I just have seen her in the square, I am never determined to yield this point.

D. Although I already know the answer and he often invited me to visit him , since I have just seen her in the square, I am determined never to yield this point.

1. A 2. B 3. C. 4.D 5. C&D

Saturday, May 11th 2013, 2:59 AM

Erhimani,

Your answer is correct and the options for earlier ones were correct. We have placed GK questions on this forum, hope it will help. Best wishes

Friday, May 10th 2013, 7:42 AM

Dear sir,
for the previous questions i have selected the options not the sentences.

Friday, May 10th 2013, 7:32 AM

dear sir,
please find the ans for the below question-

Question-Bank employee, who left counter in morning, returned after a hour.
Ans-The Bank employee, who left the counter in the morning, returned after an hour

Friday, May 10th 2013, 2:27 AM

Try to locate the error and mark the most appropriate option that could express the meaning as per standard written English.

Question - Bank employee, who left counter in morning, returned after a hour.

A. Bank employee, who left counter in morning, returned after a hour

B. A Bank employee, who left the counter in morning, returned after an hour

C. The Bank employee, who left the counter in the morning, returned after an hour

D. The Bank employee, who left counter in morning, returned after an hour

1. A 2.B 3.C 4.D

Friday, May 10th 2013, 2:20 AM

Dear 195dreams, you have numerous good options in Hyderabad. You may contact the counselor at MBAUniverse over phone to get a free counselling in this regard. Best wishes

Friday, May 10th 2013, 2:14 AM

Dear Erhimani, Although the options marked by you are correct, the detailed sentences that you have selected indicate some other choice. I hope, you mean the options and not the sentences that you have written. In case you need any explanation to the answers, you may ask on forum.- Best wishes

Thursday, May 9th 2013, 4:24 AM

what is the best B school in Hyderabad ... kindly advice

Wednesday, May 8th 2013, 5:48 AM

Dear Sir,
Pls find the answers for the below questions-

Q.1 It is well established fact that the computer, now days, is an useful device.
Ans- 3.C only




Q.2 It is very difficult to find a honest politician who is a man of word.
Ans- 2.B

Wednesday, May 8th 2013, 5:26 AM

Dear CMAT aspirants,
A few probable GK questions are placed below, utilize them for your success in CMAT-

1. How many seats are to be won in Lok Sabha or Legislative Assemble by the registered political party to get recognition from Election Commission of India.
a) Minimum 8% of total valid votes are to be secured
b) Minimum 2 seats are to be won
c) Minimum 8 seats are to be won
d) No minimum requirement d)

2. Who has recently been appointed Chairman of Tata Group
a) Ratan Tata
b) Cyrus Pallonji Mistry
c) N A Soonawala
d) R K Krishnakumar b) Cyrus Pallonji Mistry


3. How many more years from 1.1.2013 does India require to be declared polio free
a) Three
b) Five
c) Two
d) One d) one

4. Amount of black money in foreign banks deposited by Indians is estimated to the tune of ( in billion US dollars)-
a) 950
b) 780
c) 500
d) 600 c) 500

5. ‘Humane in Khaki’ is a book written by
a) General V.K. Singh
b) Ashok Kumar
c) Arvind Kejriwal
d) Kiran Bedi b) Ashok Kumar

6. A bill has recently been passed by the Parliament to allow –
a) FDI in Petroleum sector
b) FDI in Wholesale
c) FDI in single brand retail
d) FDI in Multi Brand Retail d) FDI in multi brand retail

7. According to the recent Amendment to Hindu Marriage Act
a) Wife can not claim share in her husband’s property
b) Wife can claim share in her husband’s property in case of valid Will
c) Wife will have right to her husband’s property
d) Wife and adopted children will have same right in the property as the biological offsprings.
Ans. d) Wife and adopted children will have same right in the property as the biological offsprings

8. The ban on tourism activities in all tiger reserves was imposed by
a) Ministry of Tourism Govt. of India
b) Respective State Governments where Tiger Reserves are located
c) The Supreme Court of India
d) The President of India c) The Supreme Court of India

9. Which company’s vehicle sparked off the controversy in defence supply
a) Tata
b) Nissan
c) Tatra
d) Leyland c) Tatra

10. which of the following aircrafts is also called DREAMLINER
a) Boeing 747
b) Boeing 787
c) Airbus a 320
d) Airbus a 380 (b) Boeing 787
11. National Green Tribunal was established in which year
a) 2007
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2012 c) 2010
12. Which of the following is National Aquatic animal of India
a) Dolphin
b) Penguin
c) Hilsa
d) saras crane (a) Dolphin

13. Sarojini Naidu prize is given in which of the following areas
a) Public Administration
b) Journalism
c) Cinema
d) None of these (b) Journalism

14. Which movie has been nominated as India’s entry to Oscars in 2012
a) Barfi
b) Deool
c) Moner Manush
d)King lear (a) Barfi

15. Who has been awarded Lal Bahadur Shastri Award for excellence in Public Administration
a) Arvind Kejriwal
b) Mukul Roy
c) Tessy Thomas
d) S.S Brar c) Tessy Thomas

16. Operation Meghdoot is related to
a) Siachen glacier
b) Chandrayan Mission
c) Taj hotel attack
d) 1971 Indo Pak war a) Siachen glacier

17. Vice President of India is the ex-officio chairman of
a) Election Commission of India
b) Planning Commission of India
c) Rajya Sabha
d) National Development Council c) Rajya Sabha

18. Which of the following is called the Fourth Estate
a) Parliament
b) Judiciary
c) Council of Ministers
d) Press (d) Press

19. ‘The future of india’ is a book authored by
a) Mohsin Ahmad
b) Shashi Tharoor
c) Vimal Jalan
d) Y. V. Reddy c) Vimal Jalan

20. Keoladeo National Park is located in
a) Orissa
b) Manipur
c) Rajasthan
d) Jharkhand (c) Rajasthan

21. National Dairy Development Board was established in which year
a) 1965
b) 1969
c) 1973
d) 1978 (a) 1965

22. India Outlook has been downgraded by which rating Agency
a) CRISIL
b) ICRA
c) Standard & Poor
d) FITCH c) Standard & Poor

23. What is the name of the spectrum scam that aroused furore-
a) 1 G
b) 2G
c) 3G
d) 4G b) 2G

24. Name the organization to which Anna Hazare belong to –
a) Aam Aadmi Party
b) Civil Society
c) Anti Corruption Society
d) Society against corruption b) Civil Society

25. Arvind Kejriwal has floated
a) an NGO only
b) A non political organization
c) A political party
d) A party dedicated to religious values c) A political party

Wednesday, May 8th 2013, 1:08 AM

Dear aspirants, two simple error correction exercises are given below-answer them after login to forum. Answers will also be placed on forum the next day with other questions on Verbal Ability. Questions are based on the use of fundamentals and are not much difficult. Plcae your answers and queries on forum, you will get prompt answers. It will help you to clear your doubts.

Direction – Below are given the sentences in which a part or the complete sentences have been underlined. Four options follow each question. The first of these repeats the original; the other three are different. If you think the original is the best, choose option A, else pick out the most appropriate option which, in your view expresses the best way of writing Standard English.

Q.1 It is well established fact that the computer, now days, is an useful device.


A. It is well established fact that the computer, now days, is an useful device.

B. It is well established fact that the computer, now a days, is an useful device.

C. It is a well established fact that the computer, now a days, is a useful device.

D. It is well established fact that the computer, now a days, is a useful device.


1. C & D 2. B only 3. C only 4. A only


Q.2 It is very difficult to find a honest politician who is a man of word.

A. It is very difficult to find a honest politician who is a man of word.

B. It is very difficult to find an honest politician who is a man of word.

C. It is very difficult to find honest politician who is a man of word.

D. It is very difficult to find an honest politician who is man of word.

1. A 2. B 3.C 4. D

Tuesday, May 7th 2013, 2:28 AM

Dear Himani,
Please refer to your query on the usage of ‘Apropos of’. Let us discuss the same a little –
Apropos (Adj.)- Appropriate, pertinent, to the point – Example -The scholar is a genius he makes apropos comments. (Adj. Modifies a noun ‘comments’)
Apropos (Adv.)- Incidentally, at the appropriate time, pertinently. – Examples- Apropos what were you doing in the ground; Your gift, as usual, arrived apropos ( Adverb modifies a verb/adjective – were doing, the activity going on; arrived at the right time so apropos)
(Both as an adverb and adjective apropos means almost the same thing and both have two meanings. Pertinent and incidental which are not same)
Apropos of (Preposition) – With regard to, in respect of (Synonyms- as far as, about, as regards, as to, concerning of ) - Examples – Apropos of our discussion, I forward herewith the details of the project; Apropos of the preceding statement.......................; Apropos of the earlier correspondence, I would like to add.............
Please remember -practice the word in at least four five sentences and in case of any confusion please ask again. Best wishes,

Tuesday, April 30th 2013, 2:15 AM

Please find

Thursday, April 25th 2013, 2:45 AM

Dear Arpit,

that is absolutely no problem- the course has unique divisions and every topic and segment is different from another. You may i) view the videos-recorded classes ii) read study material on line iii) when the next batch starts - ask the facilitator at MBA Universe to give you link for the missed classes so that you may join them as well. Besides the course is like revolving one, once it is over - we may come back to review the missed classes/topics for the benefit of those who missed them. Meanwhile read the material, view the recording, attempt the exercises and in case you find anything difficult to understand out of that, place your query on the forum. However, my suggestion is to be regular now as some of the very important sessions are running. - Best wishes

Thursday, April 25th 2013, 2:37 AM

Dear Shubh,
‘still’ is giving you the message that the action started sometime back and will continue even at that time. If we remove ‘still’, it will omit the feeling of long driving time factor and will mean that we will be just starting OR will be in the process for a short while.

Thursday, April 25th 2013, 2:31 AM

Dear Shubh, You might remember, while sharing the discussion on time zones ( tenses) we used the concept of non-continuous verbs. However, below is given the concept, brief list of verbs - non-continuous as well as mixed and their usage. Hope this will help -
"Non-Continuous Verbs" are usually the ones you cannot see somebody doing. These verbs are rarely used in continuous tenses. They include - to be, to want, to cost, to seem, to need, to care, to contain, to owe, to exist, to possess, to own, to belong, to like, to love, to hate, to dislike, to fear etc. Look at the examples ( Incorrect/correct sentences) with non-continuous verbs – We are needing help now.( Not Correct); We need help now.( Correct); He is wanting a drink now.( Not Correct); He wants a drink now.( Correct)
Mixed Verbs - have more than one meaning. Some meanings behave like "Non-Continuous Verbs," while other meanings behave like "Normal Verbs." Examples - to appear, to feel, to have, to hear, to look, to see, to weigh etc. Look at the example sentences -Reshma appears confused.(used as Non-Continuous Verb); My favorite singer is appearing at the jazz club tonight.( used as Normal Verb); I have some money now.( Non-Continuous Verb); I am having fun now.( Normal Verb); She hears the music. (Non-Continuous Verb); She is hearing voices. (Normal Verb) – it means She hears something others cannot hear. She is hearing voices in her mind.
- Best wishes

Thursday, April 25th 2013, 1:50 AM

sir, i missed my fundamental classes due to joined mbaunivers on 10/04/13.

Wednesday, April 24th 2013, 1:34 PM

"At midnight tonight, we will still be driving through the desert."
Sir, can we omit still here or is it filling some specific purpose?

Wednesday, April 24th 2013, 1:18 PM

"noncontinuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses"
Sir, what are mixed verbs?

Wednesday, April 24th 2013, 12:18 PM

Dear Himani, I would suggest you to place your choice of answers as to what you think. This will give you clarity on the concept. I have however, marked the answers. The concept of active/passive, carry away/carry through-meaning to be well understood; since appointment is singular-so it should have singular verb;
1) -2. Reliable information 2) -1 is temporary 3) -1 to delay 4) -2 without ; You can not dismiss him without a good reason OR you can not dismiss him unless you have a good reason 5) -1 carried through - Best wishes

Wednesday, April 24th 2013, 9:02 AM

Sir i have a few queries plz explain them-
Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required mark (5), ie, ’No correction required’ as the answer.
(1)-We have reliably inform that the new batch will not open till next year.
1-reliably to inform
2-reliable information
3-informed reliably
4 to be reliably inform
5-no correction required
(2)-The appointment to these posts were temporarily so we shall have to apply to other companies.
1-is temporary
2-being temporarily
3-will be temporarily
4-are temporary
5-no correction required
(3)-In anticipation of the transport strike we have decided for delayed our vacation.
1-to delay
2-on delay
3-in delaying
4-delaying
5- no correction required
(4)-You can not dismiss him unless you had a good reasom.
1-untill having
2-without
3-except you have
4-if there being
5-no correction required
(5)-In our opinion Mr. Dayal’s son has carry forward the business well in his absence.
1-carried through
2-been carried out
3-carry on
4-been carrying away
5-no correction required

Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, 11:48 AM

dear Shubh, Both the sentences are real past conditional, so you may use if/when as per the context. Best wishes

Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, 11:46 AM

Dear Shubh, The examples are 1. If I were the Prime Minister of India, I would reduce the prices of Petroleum products 2.If there were flood in our town, what would happen?
3. Were I the captain of the team, I would bring laurels of victory. 4. Were I the Director of IIM, I would increase the seats in the Institute.
If you need more, please let me know. -Best wishes

Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, 8:36 AM

1) Jerry always helped me with my homework when he had time.
2) Jerry always helped me with my homework if he had time.

Sir can we use both if/when here?

Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, 8:09 AM

The verb 'to be', when used in the 2nd conditional, is always conjugated as 'were', even with singular forms.

Sir plz tell one example of this type.

Tuesday, April 23rd 2013, 1:23 AM

Dear poisonspy,
A sentence with two "had" means that the first 'had' is used as the auxiliary to past perfect and the second 'had' is used as the participle (3rd form) of the verb. For example - 1. I had had my dinner before my friend came to meet me; 2. My friend came to meet me after I had had my dinner. Both the sentences are in Past Perfect - the action completed first is to be placed in past perfect and latter action should be placed in simple past. We use - had + III form of the verb in the Past Perfect, accordingly -had + III form of have/has that is had. Another use could be in conditional unreal past - If I had had a bungalow, I would have made your stay more comfortable. I hope the concept is clear now. Best wishes

Monday, April 22nd 2013, 11:08 AM

Sir please explain the concept of double had in a sentence.

Friday, April 19th 2013, 1:23 AM

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Thursday, April 18th 2013, 5:24 AM

Apart from the queries raised in the class by the CAT aspirants, they should place the further doubts for clairification. The forum, in fact is the right place to enhance the knowledge and share the ideas.

Wednesday, April 17th 2013, 2:32 AM

Dear Race,
You can not say that no candidate will hit all the answer options correct. Even if one candidate hits all the answer options correct, you need to hit all the answer options correct to get 100 percentile. Nevetheless, out of 20 VA questions you will need to crack at least 16 correct to get 97+

Wednesday, April 17th 2013, 2:26 AM

These words are close synonyms, but are not exact synonyms. The difference is subtle and amidst (or amid) is often confused.Dictionary defines amidst as "being in the middle of or surrounded by something". Example- He walked amidst the gnarled oak trees or Amidst the storm tossed sea, the small ship made slow progress toward port. But Amid fears of another recession, European leaders met to discuss the Greek debt crisis.choose from among the fine wines available but not choose from amid .... She enjoyed being among friends but not being amid friends ....You may have number of such examples. I hope the concept is clear now

Wednesday, April 17th 2013, 2:20 AM

Dear anniesamp,
Across the river must be placed to fill in the blank.

Sunday, April 14th 2013, 12:51 PM

how many correct verbal section answrs shud i put to get 100 percentile?

Friday, April 5th 2013, 3:11 PM

Also I'll like you to elaborate the difference between AMID/AMIDST with numerous examples.

Friday, April 5th 2013, 3:10 PM

There is a bridge ________ the river. What to fill in the blank?