Online HEC HAT 3 Verbal Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences Group Test Preparation

Question # 1

The history of literature can be traced to the earliest forms of the arts. Man danced for joy round his primitive camp fire after the defeat and slaughter of his enemy. He yelled and shouted as he danced and gradually the yells and shouts became coherent and caught the measure of the dance and thus the first war song was sung. As the idea of God developed, prayers were framed. The songs and prayers became traditional and were repeated from one generation to another, each generation adding something of its own.

As man slowly grew more civilized, he was compelled to invent some method of writing due to three urgent necessities. There were certain things that it was dangerous to forget and which, therefore, had to be recorded. It was often necessary to communicate with persons who were some distance away and it was necessary to safeguard one's property by making appropreiate tools and taking protective measure in a distinctive manner. So man taught himself to write and having learned to write, purely for utilitarian reasons, he used this new method for preserving his war songs and his prayers. Of course, among these ancient peoples, there were only a very few individuals who learned to write, and only a few could read what was written.
Q: The war song evolved out of

Creative inspiration A
Necessary for protective measures B
Artistic urge C
Yelling and shouting D

Question # 2

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups while the traditional structure of education as a three hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important under modern conditions workers need to rewind or renew their enthusiasm or strike out in a new direction or improve their skills as much as any university professor the retired and the aged have their needs as well Educational planning in their words should take care of the needs of everyone.Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education This basic defect has become all the more harmful today A UNESCO report entitled Learning to Be prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various form of self-learning A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents And performance not the period of study should be the basis for credentials The writing is already on the wall.In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry for to move in that direction means such more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education but a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools Also these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries museums municipal recreational programs health services etc.g. According to the author what should be the basis for a awarding credentials?

Duration of the course A
Competence of the course teachers B
Diversity of the topics covered C
Real grasp of matter or skill D

Question # 3

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

He had the nerve to suggest that I was cheating.

Strength A
Capacity B
Audacity C
Courage D

Question # 4

Estonia is related to Rouble in the same way as Chile is related to............?

Dinar A
Peso B
Peseta C
France D

Question # 5

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

RECOVER

Recoup A
Revive B
Heal C
Return D

Question # 6

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

DOLLAR : DIME

Rupee : Frank A
Saleswoman : Pitch B
Retreat : Victory C
Century : Decade D
Ring : Necklace E

Question # 7

Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.f. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to the word charged as used in the passage?

Calm A
Disturbed B
Discharged C
Settled D

Question # 8

Sentence Completion

The benefits of the cooperative program are_______ with both companies acquiring new production techniques

Challenging A
Exclusive B
Normal C
Mutual D

Question # 9

Jade is related to Green in the same way as garnet is related to..............

Blue A
Orange B
Red C
Yellow D

Question # 10

Sentence Completion

It was difficult to imagine jameela,____woman as a psychiatrist listening while others talked was not her style

A talkative A
A cheering B
A smiling C
A aggressive D

Question # 11

Sentence Completion

Because its chief accountant altered figures and completely fabricated other the company's financial records were entirely______.

Hidden A
Spurious B
Transparent C
taxable D

Question # 12

Sentence Completion

As__of the Sindh supreme selection board Allah Bachayo had freeto all Government rest houses throughout the country

A scholar-admission A
A survivor-passage B
An organizer-submission C
An institution-advice D
A member-entrance E

Question # 13

Nadeem is related to films in the same way as Picasso is related to........

Literature A
Darama B
Poetry C
Painting D

Question # 14

Man is related to shout in the same way as crow is related to ............../

Caw A
Chirp B
Mutter C
Mob D

Question # 15

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups while the traditional structure of education as a three hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important under modern conditions workers need to rewind or renew their enthusiasm or strike out in a new direction or improve their skills as much as any university professor the retired and the aged have their needs as well Educational planning in their words should take care of the needs of everyone.Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education This basic defect has become all the more harmful today A UNESCO report entitled Learning to Be prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various form of self-learning A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents And performance not the period of study should be the basis for credentials The writing is already on the wall.In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry for to move in that direction means such more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education but a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools Also these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries museums municipal recreational programs health services etc.i. According to the author the concept of lifetime education is

As old as traditional education A
Still in formative stages B
In vogue in advanced countries C
Not practical D

Question # 16

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

ADMONISH

Threaten A
Praise B
Appeal C
Support D

Question # 17

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

MANACLE : MALEFACTOR

Juvenile : Delinquent A
Suava : maniac B
Muzzle : dog C
Pinto : tether D

Question # 18

Abduction is related to Kidnapping in the same way as Larceny is related to..................../

Theft A
Crime B
Blackmall C
Sin D

Question # 19

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

REDOLENT

Pesticised A
Sticky B
Yellowish C
Stinking D

Question # 20

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SIESTA : NAP

Lariat : rope A
Farm : plantation B
Sauerkraut : cabbage C
Coin : rug D

Question # 21

Street is related to Lane in the same way as Road is related to........?

Footpath A
Junction B
Avenue C
Highway D

Question # 22

Democratic societies from the earliest times have expected their governments to protect the weak against the strong no era good feeling can justify discharging the police force or giving up the idea of public control over concentrated private wealth on the other hand it is obvious that a spirit of self-denial and moderation on the part of those who hold economic power will greatly soften the demand for absolute equality men are more interested in freedom and security than in an equal distribution of wealth the extent to which Government must interfere with business therefore is not exactly measured by the extent to which economic power is concentrated into a few hands the required degree of government interference depends mainly on whether economic powers are oppressively used and on the necessity of keeping economic factors in a tolerable state of balanceHowever with the necessity of meeting all these dangers and threats to liberty the powers of government are unavoidable increased whichever political party may be in office the growth of government is necessary result of the growth of technology and of the problems that go with the use of machines and science since the Government in our nation must take on more powers to meet is problem there is no way to preserve freedom except by making democracy more powerful.c. The growth of government is necessitated to

Make the rich and the poor happy A
Curb the accumulation of wealth in a few hands B
Monitor science and technology C
Deploy the police force wisely D

Question # 23

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

ZEAL

Hostility A
Diffidence B
Apathy C
Contempt D

Question # 24

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

ACUMEN

Intelligence A
Imbecility B
Potentiality C
Unfamiliarity D

Question # 25

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

NOSE : SMELL

Tongue : Speak A
Foot : Hit B
Hand : Finger C
Teeth : Chew D
Eye : Lid E

Question # 26

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the phrase "a far cry" as used in the passage?

A reality A
A theoretical suggestion B
Very funny C
Next to impossible D

Question # 27

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

REDUNDANT

Insufficient A
Expanded B
Profound C
Numberous D
Verbose E

Question # 28

The history of literature really began was the earliest of the arts. Man danced for joy round his primitive camp fire after the defeat and slaughter of his enemy. He yelled and shouted as he danced and gradually the yells and shouts became coherent and caught the measure of the coherent and caught the measure of the dance and thus the first war song was sung. As the idea of God developed prayers were framed. The songs and prayers became traditional and were repeated from one generation to another each generation something of its own.As man slowly grew more civilized he was compelled to invent some method of writing by three urgent necessities. There were certain things that it was dangerous to forget and which therefore had to be recorded it was necessary to protect one's property by making tools cattle and so on in some distinctive manner so man taught himself to write and having learned to write purely for utilitarian reasons he used this new method for preserving his war songs and his prayers of course among these ancient peoples there were only a very few individuals who learned to write and only a few could read what was written.b. As for the war songs and prayers each generation.

Added something of its own to the stock A
Blindly repeated the songs and prayers B
Composed its own songs and prayers C
Repeated what has handed down to it D

Question # 29

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

EAGLE : AMERICA

Bath : Turkey A
john Bull : England B
Oriole : baseball C
Statue : liberty D

Question # 30

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

INDULGE

Avoid A
Abstain B
Forego C
Neglect D

Question # 31

Hooke is related to Cells in the same way as Mulder is related to........

Carbohydrates A
Minerals B
Vitamins C
Proteiins D

Question # 32

Scrupulous is related to principles in the same way as Ethical is related to.....

Morals A
Virtues B
Religions C
Profits D

Question # 33

Sirlus is related to Star in the same way as Cygnus is related to........

Constellation A
Asteroid B
Galaxy C
Meteor D

Question # 34

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

WANE

Swell A
Prosper B
Fatten C
Widen D

Question # 35

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

CORRESPONDENCE : CLERK

Office : Manager A
Secretary : Stenographer B
Proceeds : Accounts C
Records : Archivist D

Question # 36

Physiology is related to Biology in the same way as Metaphysics is related to................?

Physics A
Statistics B
Mathematics C
Philosophy D

Question # 37

Waves are related to Air in the same way as Ripples are related to ...........?

Wind A
Water B
Air C
Bird D

Question # 38

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

EXHIBIT

Conceal A
Prevent B
Withdraw C
Concede D

Question # 39

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

APPOINTMENT

Disappointment A
Suspension B
Dismissal C
Discharge D

Question # 40

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

FISH : SCHOOL

Puppy : Dog A
Novel : Story B
Cocks : Pride C
Ear : Nose D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. DENSITY	A. Brightness B. Clarity C. Intelligence D. Rarity
2	Sentence Completion Misrepresentative graphs and drawings______the real data and encourage readers to accept______arguments	A. Obscure...legitimate B. Distort...spurious C. Illustrate...controversial D. Complement...unresolved
3	Resign is related to Politician in the same way as Abdicate is related to......	A. Prince B. King C. Realm D. Throne
4	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. COMIC	A. Painful B. Fearful C. Tragic D. Emotional
5	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. TRANQUIL	A. Impatient B. Agitated C. Vociferous D. Noisy
6	Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.d. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word obliterate as used in the passage?	A. Wipe off B. Eradicate C. Give birth to D. Wipe out
7	Chef is related to Restaurant in the same way as Druggist is related to.......	A. Medicine B. Pharmacy C. Store D. Chemist
8	Wood is related to Charcoal in the same way as coal is related to......	A. Fire B. Smoke C. Coke D. Ash
9	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. CONTENTED	A. Rash B. Narrow-minded C. Gloomy D. Disappointed
10	Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word. GRATIFY	A. Frank B. Appreciate C. Pacify D. Indulge

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Verbal Test for HEC HAT 3 Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.He had the nerve to suggest that I was cheating.

Estonia is related to Rouble in the same way as Chile is related to............?

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.RECOVER

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesDOLLAR : DIME

Sentence CompletionThe benefits of the cooperative program are_______ with both companies acquiring new production techniques

Jade is related to Green in the same way as garnet is related to..............

Sentence CompletionIt was difficult to imagine jameela,____woman as a psychiatrist listening while others talked was not her style

Sentence CompletionBecause its chief accountant altered figures and completely fabricated other the company's financial records were entirely______.

Sentence CompletionAs______of the Sindh supreme selection board Allah Bachayo had free____to all Government rest houses throughout the country

Nadeem is related to films in the same way as Picasso is related to........

Man is related to shout in the same way as crow is related to ............../

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.ADMONISH

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesMANACLE : MALEFACTOR

Abduction is related to Kidnapping in the same way as Larceny is related to..................../

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.REDOLENT

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSIESTA : NAP

Street is related to Lane in the same way as Road is related to........?

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.ZEAL

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.ACUMEN

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesNOSE : SMELL

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the phrase "a far cry" as used in the passage?

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.REDUNDANT

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesEAGLE : AMERICA

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.INDULGE

Hooke is related to Cells in the same way as Mulder is related to........

Scrupulous is related to principles in the same way as Ethical is related to.....

Sirlus is related to Star in the same way as Cygnus is related to........

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.WANE

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesCORRESPONDENCE : CLERK

Physiology is related to Biology in the same way as Metaphysics is related to................?

Waves are related to Air in the same way as Ripples are related to ...........?

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.EXHIBIT

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.APPOINTMENT

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesFISH : SCHOOL

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