ICICI Bank Exam Sample Questions VERBAL COMPREHENSION

VERBAL COMPREHENSION

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the questions that_ follow.

Passage

On clear moonless evenings when it is completely dark, you can sometimes see a faint glow from the horizon. It is called the zodiacal light as it runs along the zodiac, the constellation through which the planets appear to travel. This glow is sunlight, reflected off dust particles in the solar system it is brightest near the sun, so it is best visible after sunset or before dawn, when the sun is just far enough below the horizon to leave the sky completely dark.

1. According to this passage the zodiac is a_

a. Collection of sun signs

b. Constellation

c. Star

d. Planet

2. The zodiacal light can be seen only on_

a. Moonless nights

b. Starry Nights

c. Moonless evenings

d. Alternate days

Directions: Choose the best word from the given options to complete the sentence.

1. Passing gravy through a__removes lumps.

a. Mixture

b. Sieve

c. Tap

d. Cap

2. The politician's poor behaviour was overlooked because of his

a. Selfishness

b. Reluctance

c. Resistance

d. Charisma

3. The latest novel in the series opened with a_of the previous

books.

a. Syntax

b. Signage

c. Symphony

d. Synopsis

4. Salt is a__ingredient in the preparation of any type of food.

a. Indicative

b. Cheerful

c. Outstanding

d. Vital