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

Question # 1

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

SYMPATHY

Enmity A
Cruelty B
Abborrence C
Apathy D

Question # 2

Wince is related to pain in the same way as prostration is related to....

Discomfiture A
Frustration B
Submissiveness C
Strained D

Question # 3

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

PRIDE

Humility A
Shame B
Humbleness C
Debasement D

Question # 4

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

CARPENTER : VISE

Teller : Bank A
Golfer : Club B
Mike : speak C
Angler : fish D

Question # 5

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

PARROT : APE

Curve : are A
Wood : tree B
Crane : boar C
Alarm : fire D

Question # 6

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

EXHIBIT

Conceal A
Prevent B
Withdraw C
Concede D

Question # 7

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

TEDIOUS : BOREDOM

Burglar : Warning A
Witty : Rejuvenation B
Enigmatic : Uncertainty C
Square : Circle D
Cliche : Epigram E

Question # 8

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

TEDIOUS

Pleasant A
Lovely B
Lively C
Gay D

Question # 9

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SIESTA : NAP

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

Question # 10

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

ESOTERIC

Fair A
Popular B
Alluring C
Private D

Question # 11

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SOPHIST : TRUTH

Quack : medicine A
Director : plan B
Alarmist : legend C
Actor : Shoot D

Question # 12

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SLURP : SIP

Watch : minute A
Snipe : skirmish B
Guffaw : giggle C
Tiptoe : stumble D

Question # 13

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

LIKELY : PROBABILITY

Sailor : Mutineer A
Bright : radiance B
Funereal : eulogy C
Defying : enemy D

Question # 14

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

LACONIC

Prolix A
Profligate B
Prolific C
Bucolic D

Question # 15

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

LOYAL

Rebellious A
Courageous B
Faithful C
Friendly D

Question # 16

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

MUSTY

Fresh A
Expensive B
Clean C
Fine D

Question # 17

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND

Peninsula : Strait A
Cluster : Stars B
Border : Desert C
Sun : Planet D

Question # 18

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.b. According to the passage the question of abortion is

Ignored A
Hotly debated B
Unanswered C
Left to the scientists to decide D

Question # 19

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

DEVOUT

Irreverent A
Sincere B
Homely C
Magnificent D

Question # 20

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

GRATIFY

Frank A
Appreciate B
Pacify C
Indulge D

Question # 21

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

CHURCH : SPIRE

Temple : shrine A
Opera : stage B
Courtroom : bench C
Mosque : minaret D

Question # 22

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

ATTRACT

Repulse A
Reject B
Repel C
Distract D

Question # 23

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 # 24

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

ZEAL

Hostility A
Diffidence B
Apathy C
Contempt D

Question # 25

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

SELDOM

Rarely A
Daily B
Often C
Never D

Question # 26

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.e. Man invented writing because he wanted

To be artistic A
To write war song B
To write literature C
To record and communicate D

Question # 27

The public distribution system which provides food at low prices is a subject of vital concern there is a growing realization that though Pakistan has enough food to feed its masses three square meals a day the monster of starvation and food insecurity continues to haunt the poor in our country.Increasing the purchasing power of the poor through providing productive employment leading to rising income and thus good standard of living is the ultimate objective of public policy however till then there is a need to provide assured supply of food through a restructured more efficient and decentralized public distribution system (PDS).Although the PDS is extensive it is one of the largest such system in the world it has yet to reach the rural poor and the far off places it remains an urban phenomenon with the majority of the rural poor still out of its reach due to lack of economic and physical access the poorest in the cities and the migrants are left out for they generally do not possess rations cards.The allocation of PDS urgently needs to be streamlined in addition considering the large food grams dismal poverty of the rural population on the other there is a strong case for making PDS target group oriented.The growing salaried class is provided job security regular income and percent insulation against inflation these gains of development have not percolated down to the vast majority of our working population if one compares only dearness allowance to the employees in public and private sector and looks at its growth in the past few years the rising food subsidy is insignificant to the point of inequity the food subsidy is a kind D.A to the poor the self employed and those in the unorganized sector of the economy However what is most unfortunate is that out of the large budget of the so-called food subsidy the major part of it is administrative cost and wastage's a small portion of the above budget goes to the real consumer and an even lesser portion to the poor who are in real need.It is true that subsidies should not become a permanent feature except for the destitute disabled widows and the told It is also true that subsidies often create a psychology of dependence and hence is habit-forming killing the general initiative of the people by making PDS target group oriented not only the poorest and neediest would be reached without additional cost but it will actually cut overall costs incurred on large cities and for better off localities when the food and food subsidy are limited the rural and urban poor should have the priority in the PDS supplies The PDS should be closely linked with programs of employment generation and nutrition improvement.e.Which of the following words is the same in meaning as power as used in the passage?

Vigor A
Energy B
Influence C
Capacity D

Question # 28

Sentence Completion

The_____workshop had not been used in years

Orphan A
Advanced B
Decorated C
Renovated D
Derelict E

Question # 29

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

BOMBASTIC

Creative A
Selfish B
Artistic C
Polite D
Overbearing E

Question # 30

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

STETHOSCOPE : PHYSICIAN

Microscope : amoeba A
Psychiatrist : couch B
Wrench : plumber C
Bat : baseball D

Question # 31

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.b.A spirit of moderation on the economically sound people would make the less privileged

Unhappy with the rich people A
More interested in freedom and security B
Unhappy with their lot C
Clamourless D

Question # 32

Pilfer : ROB

Doctor : Treatment A
Taste : Eat B
Affirm : Mtimate C
Innuendo : desperado D

Question # 33

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.l. Which of the following according to the author could be the short-comings of genetics in becoming an exact science?

There is a lack of advance technology to explore hidden areas of human brain A
Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells B
Ordinary microscope is unable to observe nerve cells C
Genetics is too complex to resolve some useful information D

Question # 34

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCREAM : WHISPER

Staircase : Elevator A
Pedal : bicycle B
Blaze : spark C
Repel : Sheep D

Question # 35

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

BRIDGE

Divide A
Bind B
Release C
Open D

Question # 36

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

GRATUITY

Annuity A
Stipend B
Discount C
Wages D

Question # 37

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

BACCHANAL

Cautious A
Grave B
Cunning C
Sober D

Question # 38

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

UNDERTAKING

Resignation A
Trial B
Refusal C
Denial D

Question # 39

Affirm is related to Hint in the same way as Charge is related to......?

Insinuate A
Reject B
Convince C
Deny D

Question # 40

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

LEVITY

Stupidity A
Gravity B
Lofty C
Absurdity D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Choose a related pair of words or phrases SLIPSHOD : ORGANIZATION	A. Clever : Shroud B. Cringing : Obsequious C. Prodigal : generosity D. Phlegmatic : emotion
2	Firm is related to Flabby in the same way as Piguant is related to.......	A. Bland B. Salty C. Pleasant D. Small
3	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.m. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word squarely as used in the passage?	A. Rigidly B. Firmly C. Directly D. At right angle
4	Choose a related pair of words or phrases AUTHOR : INVENTOR	A. Copy right : patent B. Plot : Machine C. Technology : Gadget D. Book : Factory
5	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.a.The advent of science and technology has increase the	A. Freedom of people B. Tyranny of the political paries C. Powers of the government D. Chances of economic inequality
6	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. WONDER	A. Stock B. Amusement C. Expect action D. Surprise
7	Napthalene is related to Woollen in the same way as Antibiotics is related to......?	A. Germs B. Immunity C. Diseases D. Body
8	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. BACCHANAL	A. Cautious B. Grave C. Cunning D. Sober
9	Choose a related pair of words or phrases STAGE : DIRECTOR	A. Choir : soprano B. Judge : lawyer C. Band : Clarinet D. Meeting : chairman
10	Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word. REVISE	A. Edit B. Alter C. Connect D. Reconsider

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

Wince is related to pain in the same way as prostration is related to....

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesCARPENTER : VISE

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesPARROT : APE

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesTEDIOUS : BOREDOM

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSIESTA : NAP

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSOPHIST : TRUTH

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSLURP : SIP

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesLIKELY : PROBABILITY

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

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesCHURCH : SPIRE

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

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.SELDOM

Sentence CompletionThe_____workshop had not been used in years

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSTETHOSCOPE : PHYSICIAN