English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence lies in part B.
• The subject of the sentence, "Neither of the athletes," is singular. Therefore, the verb should be singular as well.
• The use of the plural verb "have" is incorrect. It should be replaced with the singular verb "has."
• The correct sentence should read: "Neither of the athletes has completed their registration forms for the marathon yet."

Therefore, the error is located in part B of the sentence.

 

Correct Sentence: "Neither of the athletes has completed their registration forms for the marathon yet."

 

Additional Information

• A: "Neither of the athletes" – This part of the sentence is correct as it properly introduces the subject, which is singular.
• C: "their registration forms" – This part of the sentence is correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "for the marathon yet." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The error in the sentence is in Part B, where the phrase "on to pay" is incorrect.
• The correct phrase should be "on paying" instead of "on to pay."
• Using "on" is typically followed by a gerund (verb + -ing), not "to + verb."
• Thus, the error is located in Part B of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

 

Correct Sentence: "She insisted on paying the bill despite our repeated objections to her generosity."

 

Additional Information

• A: "She insisted" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "despite our repeated objections" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "to her generosity" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The error lies in part C of the sentence.
• The phrase "nor she" is grammatically incorrect.
• The correct construction is "nor did she" because "did" is required to form a proper negative parallel structure.
• Thus, the error is in part C.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1 (C).

 

Correct Sentence: "She neither attended the meeting nor did she send her apologies for her absence."

 

Additional Information

• A: "She neither" – This part is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• B: "attended the meeting" – This part is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "sent her apologies for her absence" – This part is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The error lies in part A of the sentence, where "Little of" is incorrect usage.
• The term "Little of" should be replaced with "Few of" as "few" is used for countable nouns like "students."
• The correct phrase should be "Few of the students understood the complex concepts..." to ensure proper grammar and meaning.
• Thus, the error is located in part A of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

 

Correct Sentence: "Few of the students understood the complex concepts presented in the lecture."

 

Additional Information

• B: "the students" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "understood the complex" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "concepts presented in the lecture." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is '4'.

 

Key Points

• The verb "arrived" is the simple past tense form of the verb "arrive."
• The sentence refers to two actions that occurred in the past. The results were announced before the guests arrived, so the simple past tense "arrived" is required for the later past action.
• The phrase "had been announced" is in the past perfect tense and correctly indicates the action that happened first.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "The results had been announced by the principal before the guests arrived."

 

Additional Information

• Part A: "The results" is grammatically correct as the subject of the sentence.
• Part B: "had been announced" is correctly used in the past perfect passive voice to show that the announcement occurred before another past event.
• Part C: "by the principal" is grammatically correct and identifies the person who announced the results.
• Part D: "arrives" is incorrect because the sentence is describing a past event. It should be changed to "arrived."

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The scholar presented logical (A) arguments supported by verified (B) data to strengthen credible (C) research and authentic (D) conclusions.

• In the given sentence, the words marked as B (verified) and C (credible) need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
• After the interchange:
• The scholar presented logical (A) arguments supported by credible (B) data to strengthen verified (C) research and authentic (D) conclusions.

Therefore, the correct pair of interchange is B-C, and the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the marked words:

• Logical - characterized by clear reasoning (तार्किक)
• Verified - confirmed as accurate or true (सत्यापित)
• Credible - able to be believed; convincing (विश्वसनीय)
• Authentic - genuine; real (प्रामाणिक)

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The pair of words that need to be interchanged are A-D.

• Explanation:
• The sentence as given: "The athlete maintained international (A) training routines to enhance physical endurance (B) and achieve remarkable performance (C) during rigorous (D) competitions."
• The word international (A) should be swapped with rigorous (D) to make the sentence meaningful.
• Correct Sentence: "The athlete maintained rigorous (D) training routines to enhance physical endurance (B) and achieve remarkable performance (C) during international (A) competitions."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: A-D.

Additional Information

Understanding the words:

• Rigorous - extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate (कठोर)
• International - relating to or involving two or more countries (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय)
• Endurance - the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort (धैर्य)
• Performance - the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc. (प्रदर्शन)

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

Explanation:

• The sentence given is: The journalist wrote a compelling (A) article exposing foundation (B) officials and highlighting transparent (C) governance as the corrupt (D) of democracy.
• When analyzing the sentence, it becomes clear that the word foundation (B) and corrupt (D) are misplaced.
• The correct sentence should read: The journalist wrote a compelling (A) article exposing corrupt (D) officials and highlighting transparent (C) governance as the foundation (B) of democracy.
• Thus, the words B and D need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

Definitions of the key words:

• Compelling: Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
• Foundation: An underlying basis or principle.
• Transparent: Easy to perceive or detect; clear and understandable.
• Corrupt: Dishonest or morally depraved.

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Put Down: can mean to euthanize an animal, to consume food or drink in large quantities, or to belittle someone or their ideas. (मिटाना, बहुत मात्रा में खाना या पीना, नीचा दिखाना)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The veterinarian had to put down the injured animal to end its suffering.
• This sentence correctly uses the phrase "put down" in the context of euthanising an animal to relieve its suffering.
• Sentence B: She managed to put down an entire pizza all by herself.
• This sentence correctly uses the phrase "put down" as it means to consume a large quantity of food.
• Sentence C: During the meeting, he tried to put down his colleague's ideas to make himself look better.
• This sentence correctly uses the phrase "put down" in the context of belittling or criticizing someone's ideas to elevate oneself.
• So, all three sentences A, B, and C correctly use the phrase "put down" to illustrate different relevant contexts.

Therefore, the correct answer is "All A, B & C."

The correct answer is 'Subjugate.'

Key Points

• Subjugate means to gain control over somebody or something.​
• In the first sentence, filling the blank with 'subjugate' would imply failing to control the people of Iraq by Saddam.
• In the second sentence, filling the blank with 'subjugate' would imply not wanting to control pets by placing them in cages.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'subjugate'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentences:

1. Saddam has failed miserably in his attempts to fully subjugate the people of Iraq.
2. Good pet owners are unwilling to subjugate their dogs by placing them in cages.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
• Emancipate means to free someone from slavery.
• Liberate means to set someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
• Release means to allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
• Manumit means to release from slavery; set free.

The correct answer is 'Trite.'

Key Points

• Trite means unoriginal and lacking in importance or dull.​
• In the first sentence, filling the blank with 'trite' would imply that the plot of the story was dull or boring.
• In the second sentence, filling the blank with 'trite' would imply that the dull or boring performance resulted in feeling sleepy.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'trite'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentences:

1. She did not finish the novel because the story’s plot was trite and uninspiring*.*
2. When the comedian finished his trite performance, most of the audience was yawning.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
• Reprise means a repeated passage in music.
• Comely means pleasant to look at; attractive.
• Devious means clever but not honest or direct.
• Servile means having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

The correct answer is 'Flagrant.'

Key Points

• Flagrant means noticeably bad or obviously offensive.​
• In the first sentence, filling the blank with 'flagrant' would imply that drink and drive is an obvious offense disregarding the safety of others.
• In the second sentence, filling the blank with 'flagrant' would imply that a player was dismissed due to a noticeably bad foul or behavior.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'flagrant'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentences:

1. When you drive drunk, you show a flagrant disregard for the safety of others.
2. After the basketball player committed a flagrant foul, he was kicked out of the game.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
• Fragrance means a pleasant smell.
• Garnish means to decorate or embellish something.
• Resilience means the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Aghast means filled with horror or shock.

The correct answer is 'Munificent.'

Key Points

• Munificent means very generous.​
• In the first sentence, filling the blank with 'munificent' would imply a friendly and kind reception.
• In the second sentence, filling the blank with 'munificent' would imply getting very generous birthday gifts.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'munificent'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentences:

1. People are happy just to visit and get her munificent hospitality.
2. She is so happy to get munificent birthday presents from her friends.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
• Mean means (used about people or their behaviour) unkind.
• Costive means slow or reluctant in speech or action; unforthcoming.
• Frugal means small, simple and not cost very much.
• Envious means wanting something that somebody else has.

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• The exhibition highlighted the golden era of maritime engineering, emphasizing various aspects of ship-making and maritime trade.
• The focus was on the economic consequence of ship-making, including its contributions to global trade infrastructure.
• The restoration of the attire of merchant sailors was indeed a part of the exhibition.
• Details about master carpenters building oak hulls were featured to demonstrate the craftsmanship of the era.

Therefore, the exhibition did not focus on innovations in aviation.

 

Key Highlights: The exhibition concentrated solely on maritime history, engineering, and maritime trade during the Elizabethan era, with no mention of aviation innovations.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: The golden era of maritime engineering was a central theme of the exhibition.
• Option 2: The economic consequences of ship-making were explored in depth.
• Option 3: Detailed restoration of merchants' attire was included in the exhibition.
• Option 4: Master carpenters' craftsmanship in building oak hulls was highlighted.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The passage specifically mentions that Vance's collection contrasted the technological precision of ship designs with the daily reality of those aboard.
• This included using macro photographs to expose the rugged, weather-resistant fabrics of sailors' garments, illustrating the harsh conditions faced by sailors.
• This focus on the daily reality of life aboard ships showed a different perspective beyond just technological advancements.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Highlights: The primary feature of Vance's collection was to provide a contrast by depicting the real-life experiences of sailors, thereby highlighting the practical implications of technological advances in ship design.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: The aesthetic beauty of maritime architecture was not mentioned as a focus in contrasting technological precision.
• Option 3: The economic impact of maritime trade was discussed but was not the main contrast point mentioned in the passage.
• Option 4: Showcasing contemporary ship models was not part of the contrast in Vance's exhibition.
• Option 5: Environmental hazards faced by sailors were not discussed in the context of contrasting ship design precision.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage mentions that the exhibition included high-resolution prints and framed archives.
• It also highlighted macro photographs of sailors' garments.
• Additionally, the exhibition had panels detailing historical conspiracies related to maritime trade.
• There is no mention of an analysis of current maritime trade being part of the exhibition.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Highlights: The focus of the exhibition was primarily on historical maritime engineering and related aspects, not on contemporary maritime trade analysis.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: High-resolution prints were mentioned as part of the exhibition.
• Option 2: Framed archives were included in the exhibition's showcases.
• Option 4: Macro photographs of sailors' garments were a notable feature of the exhibition.
• Option 5: Panels detailing historical conspiracies were part of the exhibition's focus on covert maritime trade.

The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Key Points

• A) The Elizabeth Queen Museum's exhibition primarily focuses on the artistic aspects of maritime history.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage focuses on maritime engineering, shipmaking, and goods transport, not on the artistic aspects.
• B) The passage suggests that shipmaking played a crucial role in establishing London's maritime commerce dominance.
• This can be inferred from the passage. The passage mentions that the shipyards anchored Britain’s early trade dominance and established London as an unrivalled centre of international maritime commerce.
• C) Vance's collection highlights the use of aviation technology in Elizabethan trade.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. There is no mention of aviation technology in the collection or the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is Only B.

 

Additional Information

• Only A: Incorrect because A cannot be inferred from the passage.
• Both A and B: Incorrect because A cannot be inferred from the passage.
• Both B and C: Incorrect because C cannot be inferred from the passage.
• All A, B, and C: Incorrect because both A and C cannot be inferred from the passage.

The correct answer is 'preserved'.

 

Key Points

• The word "preserved" means maintained in its original or existing state.
• The exhibition offers visitors a chance to see artefacts that have been kept intact from the past.
• The other options: "discovered," "hidden," "replicated," and "duplicated" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: The exhibition offers visitors a rare glance into preserved artefacts, ranging from formidable 16^th-century warships to the meticulously restored attire of merchant sailors who navigated dangerous international waters.

Additional Information

• Discovered (खोजा गया): means found unexpectedly or during a search.
• Hidden (छिपा हुआ): means concealed or not visible.
• Replicated (अनुकृत): means copied or reproduced to be exactly like the original.
• Duplicated (प्रतिलिपि): means made an exact copy of something.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: Vance’s collection includes macro photographs of sailors' garments replicating the durability of oak hulls.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the context provided in the passage.
• Statement B: The panels detailing historical conspiracies suggest state espionage was not involved in maritime trade.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage clearly indicates the involvement of state espionage in maritime trade.
• Statement C: The foundation for global logistics infrastructure established by early shipmaking has no contemporary relevance.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage states that the legacy of early shipmaking influences modern naval engineering.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only A’.

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: The Elizabeth Queen Museum in London recently unveiled an exhibition curated by documentary photographer Elena Vance.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the information given in the passage.
• Statement B: Vance’s collection features macro photographs showing the durability of merchants’ clothing.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage mentions macro photographs of sailors' garments, not merchants' clothing.
• Statement C: The exhibition focuses solely on the artistic aspects of maritime engineering.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage indicates the exhibition also explores the covert side of maritime trade, including espionage and trade wars, beyond just the artistic aspects.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘B and C’.