English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the use of the base form of the verb 'translate' is incorrect.
• The given sentence is a passive voice in the present perfect tense as it links the past to the present in some way.
• The present perfect tense refers to an action or state that either occurred at an indefinite time in the past or began in the past and continued to the present time.
• The present perfect tense in a passive voice is formed by have/has + been + the past participle (here, it should be translated).
• The subject 'books' of the sentence is plural and it will take the plural verb 'have'.
• Therefore, the past participle form of the verb 'translated' should be used in place of the base form of the verb 'translate'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: Her books have been translated into 24 languages.

The correct answer is 'E' i.e. No error.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, there is no error in any part of the sentence.
• The given sentence is the second conditional sentence used to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true.
• The second conditional sentence format: ''if + past simple, ...would + infinitive'' or ''... would + infinitive ... if + past simple.''
• When using the second conditional, we use the past simple (here, knew) in the if-clause and the modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + infinitive (here, tell) in the main clause.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct sentence: If I knew his name, I would tell you.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the third-person present singular form of the verb 'sings' is incorrect.
• The subject 'birds' in the given sentence is a plural subject.
• The plural form of the verb 'sing' should be used with the plural subject 'birds'.
• Therefore, the plural form of the verb 'sing' should be used in place of the third-person present singular form of the verb 'sings'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: The birds always sing early in the morning.

Additional Information

• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the use of the base form of the verb 'win' is incorrect.
• The given sentence is the third conditional sentence explaining that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past.
• When using the third conditional, we use the past perfect (i.e., had + past participle) in the if-clause and the modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle in the main clause.
• We use the ''past perfect'' tense to talk about the impossible past condition and ''would + have + past participle'' to talk about the impossible past result.
• Therefore, the past participle form of the verb 'won' should be used in place of the base form of the verb 'win'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a laptop.

The correct answer is 'C' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the third part of the sentence, we need to remove the article 'the' before lunch.
• Before ‘meal’ article is not used except for a particular purpose.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: For two days, I have not taken lunch but dinner.

Additional Information The zero article with meals

• Names of meals normally do not take an article:
• Did you have breakfast this morning?
• I'll have fruit for lunch.
• Let's go out for dinner tonight.
• But if there is an adjective before the name of the meal or a phrase or clause after it, an article is used:
• The breakfast that they served was fabulous.
• I had a quick lunch at Wendy's.
• That was the most delicious dinner I've had in a while.

The correct answer is A.

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about bitcoins and how they can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.
• Sentence A is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the paragraph “bitcoins and how it can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.” by mentioning it as an ideal opportunity for the Indian economy to reassess the credibility of using bitcoins.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains the meaning and uses of a bitcoin.
• Sentence C is the third sentence as it demonstrates the utilization of bitcoins.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it showcases the advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence B is the fifth sentence as it further explains some more advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence D is the sixth and last sentence of a paragraph as it concludes the paragraph. It explains that despite bitcoin’s advantages, how bitcoin is denied to get any lawful status by RBI.

The correct sequence is AFCEBD.

Additional Information

• The word credibility used in the first (A part of the paragraph) sentence here means acceptability and a probable chance for bitcoins to get lawful status by RBI. Generally, the word ‘credibility’ means trustworthiness and sometimes it also means reputation.
• Example: The cricketer’s arrest for taking bribes and match-fixing drastically damaged his credibility as a hardworking and loyal cricketer.

Correct paragraph: With the Indian economy experiencing a period of financial change and the Indian government's increasing accentuation on digital payment, it's an ideal opportunity to reassess the credibility of utilizing bitcoins. A Bitcoin is a sort of computerized cash in which encryption procedures are utilized to direct the generation of units of money. The utilization of bitcoins over limited cash accompanies a large group of favorable circumstances. The transactions are extremely quick and cheap. Where international wire transactions require a few days, a Bitcoin transaction is confirmed within an hour. Also, it doesn't require conventional paperwork. It very well may be traded across borders with limited regulation and inhibition. However, regardless of the advantages Bitcoins guarantees to offer, it has been denied any lawful status by the RBI.

The correct answer is F.

Key Points 

The given paragraph is about bitcoins and how they can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.

• Sentence A is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the paragraph “bitcoins and how it can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.” by mentioning it as an ideal opportunity for the Indian economy to reassess the credibility of using bitcoins.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains the meaning and uses of a bitcoin.
• Sentence C is the third sentence as it demonstrates the utilization of bitcoins.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it showcases the advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence B is the fifth sentence as it further explains some more advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence D is the sixth and last sentence of a paragraph as it concludes the paragraph. It explains that despite bitcoin’s advantages, how bitcoin is denied to get any lawful status by RBI.

The correct sequence is AFCEBD.

Additional Information 

• The word credibility used in the first (A part of the paragraph) sentence here means acceptability and a probable chance for bitcoins to get lawful status by RBI. Generally, the word ‘credibility’ means trustworthiness and sometimes it also means reputation.
• Example: The cricketer’s arrest for taking bribes and match-fixing drastically damaged his credibility as a hardworking and loyal cricketer.

Correct paragraph: With the Indian economy experiencing a period of financial change and the Indian government's increasing accentuation on digital payment, it's an ideal opportunity to reassess the credibility of utilizing bitcoins. A Bitcoin is a sort of computerized cash in which encryption procedures are utilized to direct the generation of units of money. The utilization of bitcoins over limited cash accompanies a large group of favorable circumstances. The transactions are extremely quick and cheap. Where international wire transactions require a few days, a Bitcoin transaction is confirmed within an hour. Also, it doesn't require conventional paperwork. It very well may be traded across borders with limited regulation and inhibition. However, regardless of the advantages Bitcoins guarantees to offer, it has been denied any lawful status by the RBI.

The correct answer is E.

Key Points 

The given paragraph is about bitcoins and how they can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.

• Sentence A is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the paragraph “bitcoins and how it can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.” by mentioning it as an ideal opportunity for the Indian economy to reassess the credibility of using bitcoins.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains the meaning and uses of a bitcoin.
• Sentence C is the third sentence as it demonstrates the utilization of bitcoins.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it showcases the advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence B is the fifth sentence as it further explains some more advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence D is the sixth and last sentence of a paragraph as it concludes the paragraph. It explains that despite bitcoin’s advantages, how bitcoin is denied to get any lawful status by RBI.

The correct sequence is AFCEBD.

Additional Information 

• The word credibility used in the first (A part of the paragraph) sentence here means acceptability and a probable chance for bitcoins to get lawful status by RBI. Generally, the word ‘credibility’ means trustworthiness and sometimes it also means reputation.
• Example: The cricketer’s arrest for taking bribes and match-fixing drastically damaged his credibility as a hardworking and loyal cricketer.

Correct paragraph: With the Indian economy experiencing a period of financial change and the Indian government's increasing accentuation on digital payment, it's an ideal opportunity to reassess the credibility of utilizing bitcoins. A Bitcoin is a sort of computerized cash in which encryption procedures are utilized to direct the generation of units of money. The utilization of bitcoins over limited cash accompanies a large group of favorable circumstances. The transactions are extremely quick and cheap. Where international wire transactions require a few days, a Bitcoin transaction is confirmed within an hour. Also, it doesn't require conventional paperwork. It very well may be traded across borders with limited regulation and inhibition. However, regardless of the advantages Bitcoins guarantees to offer, it has been denied any lawful status by the RBI.

The correct answer is B.

Key Points 

The given paragraph is about bitcoins and how they can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.

• Sentence A is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the paragraph “bitcoins and how it can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.” by mentioning it as an ideal opportunity for the Indian economy to reassess the credibility of using bitcoins.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains the meaning and uses of a bitcoin.
• Sentence C is the third sentence as it demonstrates the utilization of bitcoins.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it showcases the advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence B is the fifth sentence as it further explains some more advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence D is the sixth and last sentence of a paragraph as it concludes the paragraph. It explains that despite bitcoin’s advantages, how bitcoin is denied to get any lawful status by RBI.

The correct sequence is AFCEBD.

Additional Information 

• The word credibility used in the first (A part of the paragraph) sentence here means acceptability and a probable chance for bitcoins to get lawful status by RBI. Generally, the word ‘credibility’ means trustworthiness and sometimes it also means reputation.
• Example: The cricketer’s arrest for taking bribes and match-fixing drastically damaged his credibility as a hardworking and loyal cricketer.

Correct paragraph: With the Indian economy experiencing a period of financial change and the Indian government's increasing accentuation on digital payment, it's an ideal opportunity to reassess the credibility of utilizing bitcoins. A Bitcoin is a sort of computerized cash in which encryption procedures are utilized to direct the generation of units of money. The utilization of bitcoins over limited cash accompanies a large group of favorable circumstances. The transactions are extremely quick and cheap. Where international wire transactions require a few days, a Bitcoin transaction is confirmed within an hour. Also, it doesn't require conventional paperwork. It very well may be traded across borders with limited regulation and inhibition. However, regardless of the advantages Bitcoins guarantees to offer, it has been denied any lawful status by the RBI. 

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The correct answer is D.

Key Points

The given paragraph is about bitcoins and how they can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.

• Sentence A is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the paragraph “bitcoins and how it can boost the financial condition of the Indian economy.” by mentioning it as an ideal opportunity for the Indian economy to reassess the credibility of using bitcoins.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains the meaning and uses of a bitcoin.
• Sentence C is the third sentence as it demonstrates the utilization of bitcoins.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it showcases the advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence B is the fifth sentence as it further explains some more advantages of bitcoins.
• Sentence D is the sixth and last sentence of a paragraph as it concludes the paragraph. It explains that despite bitcoin’s advantages, how bitcoin is denied to get any lawful status by RBI.

The correct sequence is AFCEBD.

Additional Information

• The word credibility used in the first (A part of the paragraph) sentence here means acceptability and a probable chance for bitcoins to get lawful status by RBI. Generally, the word ‘credibility’ means trustworthiness and sometimes it also means reputation.
• Example: The cricketer’s arrest for taking bribes and match-fixing drastically damaged his credibility as a hardworking and loyal cricketer.

Correct paragraph: With the Indian economy experiencing a period of financial change and the Indian government's increasing accentuation on digital payment, it's an ideal opportunity to reassess the credibility of utilizing bitcoins. A Bitcoin is a sort of computerized cash in which encryption procedures are utilized to direct the generation of units of money. The utilization of bitcoins over limited cash accompanies a large group of favorable circumstances. The transactions are extremely quick and cheap. Where international wire transactions require a few days, a Bitcoin transaction is confirmed within an hour. Also, it doesn't require conventional paperwork. It very well may be traded across borders with limited regulation and inhibition. However, regardless of the advantages Bitcoins guarantees to offer, it has been denied any lawful status by the RBI.

The correct answer is: Option 1 (A).

Key Points

• The word "assidiuous" is misspelt in the given sentence. The correct spelling is "assiduous".
• "Assiduous" means showing great care, attention, and persistence in work or effort. (लगनशील)
• Example: Her assiduous preparation for the exam ensured her success.
• "Assidiuous" is an incorrect spelling and does not hold any meaning in English.
• Example: There is no example for "assidiuous" since it is not a valid word.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 (A).

Additional Information

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

• Committee (समिति): A group of people appointed for a specific function or task.
• Example: The committee will decide on the best course of action tomorrow.
• Sceptical (संदेहपूर्ण): Having doubts or reservations about something.
• Example: She was sceptical about the accuracy of the information provided.
• Veracity (सत्यता): Conformity to facts; truthfulness.
• Example: The detective questioned the veracity of the witness's statement.

The correct answer is: Option 3, i.e., "aquiescence."

Key Points

• The word "aquiescence" is misspelt. The correct spelling is "acquiescence."
• Acquiescence means the reluctant acceptance of something without protest. (अनुमति देना या मूक सहमति)
• Example: The team showed acquiescence to the manager's decision despite their reservations.
• The misspelt word "aquiescence" lacks the correct arrangement of letters. The correct spelling, "acquiescence," includes the "c" after "a" and "quiescence" for proper formation. (सही शब्द में "a" के बाद "c" आता है।)
• Example: Her acquiescence to the terms of the agreement ensured a smooth negotiation process.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Professor's (प्रोफेसर का): Relating to a person who teaches at a college or university.
• Example: The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was highly informative.
• Elucidation (स्पष्टीकरण): The act of making something clear or easy to understand.
• Example: His elucidation of the complex concept helped students grasp it better.
• Paradoxical (विरोधाभासी): Something that seems contradictory or against common sense but might be true.
• Example: It’s paradoxical that the more we know, the less certain we become.
• All are correctly spelt (सभी सही वर्तनी में हैं): Indicates that there are no spelling errors in the sentence.
• Example: In this case, all the highlighted words are correctly spelt.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• A dogmatic approach refers to a rigid and authoritarian style of management.
• People who value flexibility are unlikely to laud a dogmatic approach; they would more naturally criticize it.
• On the other hand, proponents of rigid hierarchy are more likely to laud a dogmatic approach.
• Hence, interchanging B (lauded) and D (criticized) makes the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is B-D.

 

Correct Sentence: "The CEO’s dogmatic approach to management was criticized by those who valued flexibility, but it was lauded by proponents of rigid hierarchy."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: A-C – Incorrect. It produces the meaningless phrase "flexibility approach".
• Option 2: B-D – Correct. It aligns the reactions of both groups with their beliefs.
• Option 3: B-C and A-D – Incorrect. The sentence becomes grammatically and logically incorrect.
• Option 4: A-D – Incorrect. An adjective and a verb cannot be interchanged meaningfully.
• Option 5: No interchange required – Incorrect. Although grammatically correct, the original sentence is logically inconsistent.

The correct answer is 'to accept tips'.

Key Points

• Negative words such as 'not/never' are not used with deny, forbid, both, unless, until, lest, etc.
• Thus in the given sentence, we will omit 'not' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Forbid is a verb that means refuse to allow something.
• For eg.- I can see why phones were forbidden.

The correct answer is 'everyone.'

Key Points

• Anyone means anybody or any person.
• It refers to an individual in a group; which one doesn't matter.
• Anyone is the usual choice in negative statements and in questions.
• Example: Has anyone taken my wallet?
• Everyone means everybody or every person.
• Example: It is mandatory for everyone to attend the seminar.
• Thus, anyone should be replaced with everyone.

Additional Information

• anybody: anyone and anybody have no difference in meaning. Anybody is a little less formal than anyone
• Example: Anybody can learn French.
• somebody: an unknown or unspecified person; some person.
• Example: I need somebody to help me with the assignment.
• no one: no person
• Example: No one has come on time for the class.

The correct option is pined away.

Key Points

• 'pined away' will replace 'pined off'.
• 'pine' takes the preposition 'away'
• pined away means died with grief.
• For example: The horse pined away in pain after being shot.
• Therefore, the correct answer is: The unfortunate husband pined away in the memory of his lost wife, who had died an untimely death.

The correct answer is instantly.

Key Points

• Here in the sentence, we need an adverb to qualify the verb 'brought'.
• Now let's understand the meaning of options:
• Lethargically: without energy; in a lethargic manner
• Bluntly: In a blunt direct manner
• Instantly: Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
• Lazily: In a slow and lazy manner
• Hopefully: With hope; in a hopeful manner
• After seeing the Rohit, She immediately recognized Rina. Hence, instantly is the most appropriate choice among all.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is '​Remain.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about India’s schools and health centers, not equipped or supplied with electricity till now.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Remain'.
• The word 'Remain' means Continue to exist. 
• Example: The results of this policy will remain dubious for some time.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Despite this, 44% of schools and 25% of India’s health sub-centers and primary health centers remain unelectrified.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Corpse means A dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal.
• Relic means An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical interest.
• Carcass means The dead body of an animal.
• Revenant means A person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead.

The correct answer is 'looked down'

Key Points

• The correct phrasal verb to fit the blank is ‘look down’ which means to degrade someone.
• Let's understand the meaning of other options:
• ‘Look up’ means to seek out something.  Eg: The translation process amounted to little more than looking up words in bilingual dictionaries.
• ‘Look into’ means to investigate something. Eg: The police are looking into the murder of the duchess.
• ‘Look after’ means to take care of someone. Eg: The housekeeper looks after the house in his absence.
• 'Look out' means to be careful, to be alert. Eg: A man's gotta look out for his family.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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The correct sentence is: I wasn't successful, so they looked down on me.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the highlighted word:

• imminent - about to happen; fast approaching; impending. (आसन्न)
• For Example:
• The siren warned the residents of the imminent danger of a flood.

 

Now, let's break down the sentences to analyze which of them use(s) the highlighted word correctly:

• A. The dark clouds and strong winds suggested that a storm was imminent.
• The highlighted word "imminent" is used correctly here. It indicates that the storm is about to happen shortly based on the current weather conditions.
• B. Her promotion at the company seemed imminent due to her hard work and dedication.
• The highlighted word "imminent" is used correctly here. It signifies that her promotion is likely to occur in the very near future.
• C. He was so tired that he felt an imminent need for a vacation.
• The word "imminent" is used incorrectly here. "Imminent" refers to an event that is about to occur. Since the subject is already tired, the "need" is a present state. Words like "urgent" or "immediate" would be more appropriate to describe a pressing need.
• So, out of the given sentences, only A and B use the highlighted word correctly.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & B."