Directions (38): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. The fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

There is nothing which a man of strong will cannot achieve. Will power is the sure hypnotism that….(31)….all obstacles that…. (32)….our progress. A man of strong will is always ….(33)…., while one who is weak in will has to….(34)….many failures. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”….(35)….be an excellent rule of conduct, but no strong will, no….(36)….is the greatest….(37)….of life. All difficulties melt away before a….(38)….mind. Very often we attribute our….(39)….to chance, fate or stars. We blame our luck, but….(40)….do we examine our minds, the weakness of which is really responsible for our failures. (Mark your answer 38 )

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Workers inside the building may soon (1)/ able to imagine testing his weightlifting prowess or other muscle (2)/ building regimens against the mythical feats of King Kong (3)/, who once scaled this building’s facade (4)/ No error (5) 

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The General presented us a detailed battle plan.

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

One who has the art of speaking in such a way that the sound seems to come from another person/place.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

______ there were no buses, we had to take a taxi.

Investors sentiment towards (1)/ India has soured in recent years(2)/as economic growth slowed(3)/ to less by 5% in current fiscal year to 8% in 2007 (4)/ No error (5). 

Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

They will not allow mobile phones in the examination hall.