PYST 7: IB MTS/General Official Paper - English Language (Held On: 20 Dec, 2023 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is 'try'.

Key Points

• The verb "try" is in the present tense and matches the subject "I" in the first part of the sentence.
• The verb "has" is correct for the singular subject "everyone" in the second part of the sentence.
• The sentence is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action or general truth.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "I try not to trust anyone in my office as everyone has their selfish motives."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "trying, had" is incorrect because "trying" is the present continuous tense and does not fit the context of a general statement.
• Option 2: "tried, have" is incorrect because "tried" is in the past tense, which does not align with the present-tense context of the sentence.
• Option 4: "tries, have" is incorrect because "tries" does not match the singular subject "I" in the first part of the sentence.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'transent'.

• The correct spelling is 'transient'.
• The word 'transient' is an adjective which means 'lasting only for a short time; impermanent'. (क्षणिक)
• For Example -
• The transient beauty of a sunset leaves us in awe.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

Explanation of other options:

• Option 1 - Contains a spelling error: 'transent' should be 'transient'.
• Option 3 - Contains a spelling error: 'inhurently' should be 'inherently'.
• Option 4 - Contains a spelling error: 'foundetion' should be 'foundation'.

The correct answer is: Enabled.

Key Points

• The word "empowered" means to give someone the authority or power to do something. (अधिकार देना, सक्षम बनाना)
• Example: The new law empowered citizens to challenge corrupt officials in court.
• "Enabled" refers to making someone or something capable of functioning or achieving something. (सक्षम बनाना)
• Example: The advanced tools enabled the team to complete the project in half the time.
• Hence, "enabled" is the most appropriate synonym for "empowered".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Enabled.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Debarred (प्रतिबंधित): Exclude or prevent someone from doing something officially.
• Example: He was debarred from participating in the competition due to unfair practices.
• Inhibited (बाधित): Prevented or restrained from expressing oneself freely.
• Example: Her shyness inhibited her ability to speak confidently in public.
• Enjoined (आदेश देना): Directed or ordered someone to do something.
• Example: The teacher enjoined the students to complete their assignments before the deadline.

The correct answer is 'your'.

Key Points

• The word "your" is the possessive form of "you."
• The sentence refers to sending someone's son to the Ashram, and the possessive "your" is grammatically correct.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "Send your son to my Ashram tomorrow morning."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "you" is incorrect because it is not a possessive form.
• Option 3: "yours" is incorrect because it does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• Option 4: "yours'" is incorrect because the format and usage are inappropriate.

The correct answer is: Option 4: One foot in the grave.

Key Points

• The idiom "One foot in the grave" means being very old or near death, often used to describe someone who is in a critical health condition or extremely aged. (मृत्यु के करीब)
• Example: After battling illness for years, he looks like he has one foot in the grave.
• "Near death" refers to a condition or situation where someone is very close to dying. (मृत्यु के नजदीक)
• Example: The patient was near death but managed to recover miraculously.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4: One foot in the grave.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Run out of steam (जोश कम हो जाना): To lose energy, enthusiasm, or momentum while doing something.
• Example: After working for hours, he ran out of steam and decided to take a break.
• Option 2: Through thick and thin (हर परिस्थिति में): Refers to staying loyal or supportive regardless of the difficulties or challenges.
• Example: They've been together through thick and thin, and their friendship is stronger than ever.
• Option 3: Eats like a bird (बहुत कम खाना): Refers to eating very little or having a small appetite.
• Example: She eats like a bird, often skipping meals or having just a few bites.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'traensit'.

• The correct spelling would be 'transit'.
• The word 'transit' is a noun which means 'the carrying of people, goods, or materials from one place to another'. (परिवहन)
• For Example -
• The transit of goods from the factory to the warehouse is carefully monitored.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'traensit'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Weak - lacking physical strength, energy, or intensity (कमजोर)
• Spotless - completely clean or faultless (निर्दोष)
• Conjunction - a word used to connect clauses or sentences (समुच्चयबोधक)

The correct answer is: Option 3 (Mezzanine).

Key Points

• The word "Mezzanine" refers to a low story or floor between two main stories of a building, especially the lowest balcony in a theatre. (मेज़ानाइन / मध्य तल)
• Example: The couple preferred to watch the play from the mezzanine as it gave them a better view of the stage.
• "Balcony" in a theatre is usually an elevated area that allows the audience to watch the performance from above. The mezzanine is typically the first and lowest balcony. (बालकनी / मंच के ऊपर की जगह)
• Example: The mezzanine seats are more expensive due to their proximity to the stage.
• Hence, the word that can substitute "the lowest balcony in a theatre" is "Mezzanine".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 (Mezzanine).

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Pantry (रसोईघर): A small room or closet where food, dishes, or provisions are stored.
• Example: The hotel staff brought fresh towels from the pantry.
• Amphitheatre (प्रेक्षागृह / रंगभूमि): An open, circular, or oval building with a central space for events, surrounded by tiers of seats.
• Example: The ancient Romans were famous for their grand amphitheatres.
• Portico (द्वार मंडप): A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.
• Example: The portico of the old library is an architectural marvel.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. RQPS

Key Points

• The sentence starts with part (R), "health is linked to many of the non-health goals," which introduces the subject.
• Next comes part (Q), "reflecting the fact that health affects, and is in turn affected by," elaborating on the relationship between health and other goals.
• Part (P), "many economic, social and environmental determinants, which means progress," logically follows, explaining the determinants.
• Part (S), "in health is dependent on economic, social and environmental progress," concludes the sentence, tying everything together.

Therefore, the correct answer is RQPS.

Additional Information

• Option 2 (QPSR): This option disrupts the logical order by placing the determinants before the introduction of health's relationship with other goals.
• Option 3 (RPSQ): This option places the determinants earlier, but it does not follow a smooth logical flow between the subject and its explanation.
• Option 4 (PQRS): Starting with determinants makes the sentence incomplete as the subject is introduced later.

The correct solution is 1

The correct answer is 'mine'.

Key Points

• The word "mine" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.
• In the sentence, "a friend of mine" is the correct construction, meaning a friend who belongs to me.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect as they do not form a grammatically correct phrase in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "A friend of mine recently got engaged to be married."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "my" is incorrect because "a friend of my" is not grammatically correct in English.
• Option 3: "I" is incorrect as "a friend of I" is not a valid structure.
• Option 4: "me" is incorrect because "a friend of me" does not follow standard grammatical rules.

The correct answer is: Option 4) Basically.

Key Points

• The word "accurately" means in a way that is precise, correct, and truthfully representing facts without errors. (सटीक रूप से)
• Example: The scientist accurately measured the temperature of the solution using a calibrated thermometer.
• "Basically" refers to something that is approximate, general, or rough in nature; it conveys an essence without precision or exact detail, which is the opposite of being accurate. (मोटे तौर पर)
• Example: The Health Star Rating system is basically a general guide, so it may not precisely reflect the nutritional value of every product.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'accurately' is 'basically'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4) Basically.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Implicitly (निहित रूप से): Something that is suggested or understood indirectly without being explicitly stated.
• Example: The teacher implicitly suggested that students should complete their assignments on time.
• Verbatim (शब्दशः): Repeated or reproduced in exactly the same words; word-for-word accuracy.
• Example: She quoted the speech verbatim from the president's official address.
• Literally (शाब्दिक रूप से): In a strict sense or word-for-word manner; actually and exactly as stated.
• Example: He took my comment literally, even though I meant it as a joke.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• 1) Five stars
• This is the correct answer. The passage explicitly states: "The Health Star Rating system rates packaged foods between half a star and five stars, based on how healthy they are." This clearly indicates that five stars is the maximum rating in the Health Star Rating system.
• 2) Ten stars
• This is incorrect. The passage does not mention ten stars as a rating option. The maximum rating is explicitly stated to be five stars.
• 3) Three stars
• This is incorrect. Three stars is not mentioned as the maximum rating in the passage. The maximum is five stars.
• 4) Seven stars
• This is incorrect. Seven stars is not a rating option in the Health Star Rating system according to the passage. The system rates from half a star to five stars maximum.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1: Five stars

Additional Information

• Option 1: Correct - Directly supported by the passage which states the Health Star Rating system rates foods "between half a star and five stars."
• Option 2: Incorrect - Ten stars is not mentioned anywhere in the passage as a possible rating.
• Option 3: Incorrect - Three stars is not identified as the maximum rating. The maximum is explicitly stated as five stars.
• Option 4: Incorrect - Seven stars is not part of the Health Star Rating system. The scale goes from half a star to a maximum of five stars.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• 1) Informative
• This is the correct tone of the passage. The passage presents factual information about the Health Star Rating system in a clear and objective manner. It explains what the system is, how it works, where ratings are found, and its limitations. The language is straightforward and educational, designed to inform the reader about the subject without emotional language or bias.
• 2) Cynical
• This is not the tone of the passage. While the passage does mention limitations of the system (that it is "very general" and may not accurately express nutritional value), it does not express distrust, mockery, or a negative attitude toward the system. The tone remains objective rather than cynical.
• 3) Grandiose
• This is not the tone of the passage. The passage uses simple, straightforward language without exaggeration, pomposity, or elaborate descriptions. It presents information modestly and practically rather than in a grand or impressive manner.
• 4) Dogmatic
• This is not the tone of the passage. While the passage provides information, it does not present rigid, inflexible rules or demand blind acceptance of ideas. Instead, it acknowledges limitations of the system and encourages critical thinking by noting that the ratings may not be completely accurate.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1: Informative

Additional Information

• Option 1 (Informative): Correct because the passage uses objective language to explain what the Health Star Rating system is, how it functions, and its scope, providing factual information to educate the reader.
• Option 2 (Cynical): Incorrect because although limitations are mentioned, the tone is not mocking or distrustful. The passage remains balanced and objective in presenting both benefits and drawbacks.
• Option 3 (Grandiose): Incorrect because the passage uses plain, straightforward language without exaggeration or elaborate descriptions. The tone is modest and practical.
• Option 4 (Dogmatic): Incorrect because the passage acknowledges nuances and limitations rather than presenting absolute, inflexible rules. It encourages understanding of the system's constraints rather than demanding uncritical acceptance.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• 1) Why eat healthy?
• This is not the most suitable title. While the passage mentions healthy alternatives to junk food in the opening sentence, it does not address reasons why one should eat healthy. The passage focuses on explaining a specific tool rather than providing arguments for healthy eating.
• 2) Health Star Rating System
• This is the most suitable title. The entire passage is focused on explaining and discussing the Health Star Rating system. The passage defines what it is, how it works, where ratings appear, its limitations, and what it covers. This title accurately captures the main subject and purpose of the passage.
• 3) Packaged and Unpackaged food
• This is not the most suitable title. While the passage mentions both packaged and unpackaged foods, this distinction is only used to explain a limitation of the Health Star Rating system, not the main focus of the passage.
• 4) Nutritional food
• This is not the most suitable title. The passage does not discuss what nutritional food is or how to identify it. Instead, it explains a tool designed to help identify healthy products, making this title too vague and not specific to the passage's content.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: Health Star Rating System

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect because the passage does not explain why one should eat healthy, but rather introduces a system to identify healthy products.
• Option 2: Correct because the passage's primary focus is explaining the Health Star Rating system—its purpose, how it works, where it appears, its scope, and its limitations.
• Option 3: Incorrect because while packaged and unpackaged foods are mentioned, they serve only as a supporting detail to illustrate the system's limitations, not as the main topic.
• Option 4: Incorrect because the passage does not discuss nutritional food in general, but specifically focuses on a rating system for packaged foods.

The correct answer is Option (2) i.e. PQRS

Key Points

• The sentence begins with "One of the" and logically continues with the description provided in part P, i.e., "great snipes stayed above 8,000m," to introduce the subject and its action.
• This is followed by part Q, "for more than five hours," which gives additional information about the duration of the action.
• Part R, "one day, rising to a," connects the previous information with the next specific detail.
• Part S, "maximum altitude of around 8,700m," completes the sentence by providing the final detail about the altitude.

Therefore, the correct sequence of the sentence is PQRS.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (RSPQ): This option starts with "one day, rising to a," which doesn’t provide the necessary context at the beginning of the sentence, leading to a fragmented structure.
• Option 3 (SPRQ): Starting with "maximum altitude of around 8,700m" makes the sentence incomplete and unclear as it skips the subject and action.
• Option 4 (QRPS): This sequence places "for more than five hours" before describing the subject, making the sentence confusing and lacking logical flow.

The correct answer is: In the dark.

Key Points

• The phrase "In the dark" means being unaware or uninformed about something. (अनजान)
• Example: I was completely in the dark about the surprise party they were planning.
• The word "Unaware" refers to not knowing or realizing something. (अनभिज्ञ)
• Example: She was unaware of the fact that she had won the competition.
• Hence, the phrase "In the dark" aptly replaces "completely unaware" in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: In the dark.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• In seventh heaven (सातवें आसमान पर): Extremely happy or delighted.
• Example: She was in seventh heaven after getting her dream job.
• Break a leg (अच्छे प्रदर्शन की शुभकामना): A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
• Example: Before the show, the director told the cast to break a leg.
• Spilled the beans (भेद खोल देना): To reveal a secret or disclose information prematurely.
• Example: He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.

The correct answer is 'the'.

Key Points

• The definite article "the" is used before specific nouns that are known to the reader or listener.
• In this sentence, "the early 1980s" refers to a specific period in time that is well-defined.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they do not provide the specificity required for this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "In the early 1980s, Sonia became a radical feminist."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "No article" is incorrect because the absence of an article would make the sentence grammatically incomplete.
• Option 3: "an" is incorrect because it is used before words beginning with a vowel sound, which is not applicable here.
• Option 4: "a" is incorrect because it is used before singular, non-specific nouns, which does not suit this context.

The correct answer is: Option 2 (Affluence).

Key Points

• The word "Penury" means extreme poverty or destitution. It refers to a state where basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter are absent. (दरिद्रता)
• Example: After losing his job and home, he was forced to live in penury.
• "Affluence" refers to having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods. It is the exact opposite of penury. (समृद्धि)
• Example: The town's affluence was evident from its luxurious homes and expensive cars.
• Hence, we can infer that the antonym of 'penury' is 'affluence'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 (Affluence).

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Dearth (अभाव): A scarcity or lack of something.
• Example: There was a dearth of food supplies during the drought.
• Need (ज़रूरत): A situation in which something is required or essential.
• Example: The refugees are in desperate need of medical supplies.
• Scarcity (कमी): A shortage or insufficient supply of something.
• Example: The scarcity of water in the region has led to agricultural losses.

The correct answer is 'the'.

Key Points

• The word "the" is the definite article used to refer to a specific noun.
• In the given sentence, the phrase "the way" indicates a specific path or direction towards the famous café that the tourist guide knows.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect because they do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "The tourist guide knows the way towards the famous café."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "an" is incorrect because "an" is used before singular nouns starting with a vowel sound, which is not applicable here.
• Option 2: "a" is incorrect because "a" is an indefinite article, and the sentence requires a definite article.
• Option 4: "No article" is incorrect because the sentence requires a definite article to specify the particular way.

The correct answer is 'up with'.

Key Points

• The phrase "up with" is commonly used to describe the act of generating or coming up with an idea, plan, or solution.
• The sentence implies that Diamandis generated or devised an idea to establish an International Space University.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are grammatically incorrect and do not fit the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "Diamandis came up with an idea to establish an International Space University."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "to with" is incorrect as it is not a valid phrase in English.
• Option 2: "in by" is grammatically incorrect and does not convey the intended meaning.
• Option 3: "of with" does not make sense in the context of the sentence.