English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Dangerous.

Key Points

• The word "treacherous" means hazardous or full of dangers or risks. (खतरनाक)
• Example: The mountain pass was treacherous due to icy conditions.
• "Dangerous" means able or likely to cause harm or injury. (खतरनाक)
• Example: It is dangerous to walk alone in that part of the city at night.
• Hence, we can infer that a word similar in meaning to 'treacherous' is 'dangerous'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Dangerous.

Additional Information

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

• Safe (सुरक्षित): Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to cause harm.
• Example: The children are safe playing in the fenced yard.
• Straightforward (सीधा): Uncomplicated and easy to understand or follow.
• Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were straightforward.
• Smooth (चिकना): Having an even and regular surface or consistency; not rough, rugged, or bumpy.
• Example: The surface of the table was smooth and polished.
• Stable (स्थिर): Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
• Example: The chair felt stable when I sat on it.

The correct answer is option 3. 

Key Points

• Since the last sentence in the passage states how the things taught in films are easily remembered by us, option 3 is the best fit here. The details are remembered clearly.
• Options 1 and 2 are redundant somehow as the objective of these options is already mentioned in the passage.
• Option 4 is irrelevant.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• Since the passage explains the process of sound waves getting transmitted.
• The conclusion sentence should be option 3, so the sentence which is mentioning how we get it.
• Option 1 is not very appropriate.
• Option 2 and 4 are not relevant here.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• The sentence is talking about health problems that are caused by air pollution.
• Hence, the complaints of the people can be about their health and inability to work efficiently, which is caused due to the inefficiency of oxygen. Thus option 2 is the correct answer.
• Option 1 does not sound apt.
• Option 3 is about deforestation which is totally out of context.
• Option 4 is also irrelevant since it is not related to health.
• Thus option 2 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• Since the last line of the passage is about customs which hamper the position of women the best line that would follow it is option 1.
• Option 1 is talking about one such custom - i.e. dowry system - that was mentioned in the previous sentence.
• The rest of the options are not related to the passage or are less apt.
• Hence, option 1 is correct.

Additional Information

• The meaning of the word denigrate means "to criticize somebody/something in an unfair way; to state that somebody/something is not good and does not have any importance or value"
• For example: We were surprised at the way he denigrated his colleague at the meeting.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The question asks for the main idea or the central point the passage wants to convey about learning.
• The very first paragraph introduces this core idea: "There's a simple idea that can help you learn faster and better: practicing one thing 1000 times is often much better than trying 1000 different things just once."
• This idea is then elaborated upon and reinforced throughout the entire passage, comparing "deep practice" with superficial attempts at many things.
• Option 2: "It's better to practice one thing many times than many things once." directly and accurately states the main idea presented in the passage.
• Let's analyze why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: "Learning many things quickly is best." This contradicts the passage's emphasis on deep, repeated practice for mastery, which takes time for one skill.
• Option 3: "Trying new things is more exciting than repeating old ones." The passage focuses on effectiveness and skill acquisition, not the excitement factor of different approaches.
• Option 4: "You should always learn to play a musical instrument." Learning guitar is used as an example to illustrate the main idea, not the main idea itself.
• Option 5: "Only smart people can learn many things." The passage does not discuss the role of intelligence in learning, but rather the effectiveness of different practice methods.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The question asks for the definition of "deep practice" and what the body builds during it, as stated in the passage.
• The second paragraph of the passage explains: "When you practice something repeatedly... This is called 'deep practice.' You learn from your mistakes each time, and your body builds 'muscle memory.'"
• Option 3: "Deep practice is practicing something repeatedly, and your body builds muscle memory." directly and accurately reflects this information from the passage.
• Let's look at why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: "Deep practice is meditating, and your body builds calmness." The passage describes deep practice in terms of physical or mental skill repetition, not meditation.
• Option 2: "Deep practice is trying many new things, and your body builds strength." The passage contrasts deep practice (repeatedly practicing one thing) with trying many things. While strength might be a byproduct, "muscle memory" is specifically mentioned.
• Option 4: "Deep practice is thinking hard, and your body builds new ideas." While thinking is involved, the primary focus is on repetition and skill development, leading to muscle memory.
• Option 5: "Deep practice is only for musicians, and it builds good rhythm." The passage gives examples like guitar and football, indicating it's not only for musicians, and "muscle memory" is the general benefit mentioned, not just rhythm.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The question refers to the example in the third paragraph of the passage: "This is like trying to learn many languages by just saying "hello" in each one – you can't have a real conversation!"
• This example is given immediately after discussing the outcome of trying "1000 different things, but only doing each one once." The passage states that in such a scenario, "you get a tiny idea of many things, but you don't become good at any of them. Your brain doesn't have enough time to remember or correct mistakes. You won't build any deep understanding or skill."
• Option 3: "It's an example of trying many things superficially, suggesting you won't become good at any." accurately captures both what the example represents (superficial trying) and what it suggests (lack of mastery).
• Let's analyze why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: "It's an example of effective language learning, suggesting speed is key." This directly contradicts the passage, which shows this as an ineffective way to learn.
• Option 2: "It's an example of 'deep practice,' showing how to master many skills." This is the opposite of what the passage describes. Deep practice involves repetition and mastery of one thing.
• Option 4: "It's an example of how easy languages are to learn." The example highlights the difficulty of achieving real competence without proper practice, not the ease.
• Option 5: "It suggests that saying "hello" in many languages is the first step to fluency." The passage explicitly states "you can't have a real conversation!", indicating it's not a path to fluency.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The question asks how mastering one skill can help in learning other things later.
• The fourth paragraph of the passage directly addresses this: "Focusing your practice means you build a strong foundation in one area. When you truly master one skill, you gain confidence. This deep understanding can then help you learn related things more easily in the future."
• Option 2: "You gain confidence and a deep understanding that can make related learning simpler." directly reflects this explanation from the passage.
• Let's look at why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: "It makes other things seem boring." The passage does not suggest this; in fact, it implies that mastery can open doors to more learning.
• Option 3: "You will never need to learn anything else once you master one skill." This contradicts the idea that mastering one skill helps you learn related things in the future.
• Option 4: "It allows you to become a teacher for others." While a possible outcome of mastery, the passage focuses on the learner's benefit in acquiring new skills, not on teaching.
• Option 5: "It means you don't need to try new things anymore." This is incorrect as the passage implies continuous learning, especially of related skills.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The question asks for the overall message about practice that the passage conveys.
• The entire passage emphasizes the benefit of repeated practice of one thing over trying many things briefly.
• The concluding paragraph explicitly states: "Quality practice beats quantity of different tries every time."
• Option 3: "That quality practice, focusing on repetition and mastery, is more effective than trying many different things superficially." perfectly summarizes this main message.
• Let's look at why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: "That all practice is equally good." This contradicts the passage, which argues for a specific type of effective practice (deep practice).
• Option 2: "That learning should always be fun and easy." While learning can be fun, the passage focuses on the method of practice, not solely on fun or ease.
• Option 4: "That you should only ever learn one thing in your life." The passage advocates for mastering one thing at a time or deep practice, not limiting oneself to a single skill for life. It even says mastering one skill can help learn related things later.
• Option 5: "That quantity of different tries is more important than quality." This is the opposite of the passage's central argument.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'inoculatying'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is inoculating.
• It means to protect a person or animal from a disease by giving him/her/it a mild form of the disease with a needle which is put under the skin (an injection).
• Example- Inoculation protects against attack, and greatly modifies the illness when it fails to protect.
• Unfortunately- used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect. (दुर्भाग्य से)
• Example- Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me, or else I would have bought it.
• Attain- to succeed in getting or achieving something, especially after a lot of effort. ((किसी कार्य या वस्‍तु को) करने या पाने में सफल होना, विशेषतः काफ़ी प्रयत्‍न के बाद)
• Example- The car can attain a top speed of 200 mph.
• Population- the number of people who live in a particular area, city or country. (किसी विशेष क्षेत्र, नगर, देश में रहने वालों की संख्‍या; जनसंख्‍या, आबादी)
• Example- India has a population of more than 1 billion.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'neverthless'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is 'nevertheless'.
• It means in spite of that.
• It is a conjunction and can be also used as an adverb.
• Lecture- a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, especially as part of a university course.
• Quite- not very; to a certain degree; rather.
• Interested- wanting to know or hear more about something/somebody; enjoying or liking something/somebody.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The correct answer is 'no error'.

Key Points

• Intensify- to become or to make something greater or stronger.
• Example- He intensified his training, running 45 miles a week.
• Sabotage- to damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor.
• Example- The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.
• Backchannel- a secondary or covert route for the passage of information.
• Example- Here he encourages this line of development with backchannel utterances.
• Thaw- to become or to make something become soft or liquid again after freezing.
• Example- It was frozen, but it would soon thaw in this heat.
• ​Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

The misspelled word is 'concsious'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is 'conscious'.
• Conscious means noticing or realizing that something exists; aware of something.
• Example - I wasn't even conscious that I had drunk too much until I started to feel sick.
• Its synonyms are - aware, awake, wide awake, alert, responsive, etc.
• Its antonyms are - careless, heedless, inattentive, insensible, mindless, etc.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Defeat- the act of losing or not being successful.
• Irrespective- not taking (something) into account; regardless of.
• Motivation- enthusiasm for doing something.

The correct answer is 'detterred'.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is 'deterred' instead of 'detterred'.
• Deter means to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.
• Example- Ants can be deterred with cider vinegar.
• Its synonyms are- put off, discourage, dissuade, scare off, warn, caution, etc.
• Its antonyms are- encouraged, persuaded.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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Additional Information

• Unfortunately- used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect.
• Figures- an amount (in numbers) or a price.
• Irresponsibly- in a way that shows that you are not thinking or worrying enough about the possible results of what you do.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Harry's initial step into the magical world with a letter from Hogwarts:
• "Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts."
• Sentence F comes next as it highlights Harry's surprise at discovering his wizard status:
• "Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard."
• Sentence E follows as it describes how Harry learned about being a wizard:
• "He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley."
• Sentence D is fixed as the fourth sentence, detailing Harry's journey to Hogwarts:
• "On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."
• Sentence B follows to describe the newfound friendships:
• "They all quickly became friends."
• Sentence A concludes the sequence by highlighting the challenges Harry and his friends face:
• "Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."
• The correct sequence is CFEDBA.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts. Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard. He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley. On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They all quickly became friends. Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Harry's initial step into the magical world with a letter from Hogwarts:
• "Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts."
• Sentence F comes next as it highlights Harry's surprise at discovering his wizard status:
• "Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard."
• Sentence E follows as it describes how Harry learned about being a wizard:
• "He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley."
• Sentence D is fixed as the fourth sentence, detailing Harry's journey to Hogwarts:
• "On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."
• Sentence B follows to describe the newfound friendships:
• "They all quickly became friends."
• Sentence A concludes the sequence by highlighting the challenges Harry and his friends face:
• "Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."
• The correct sequence is CFEDBA.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts. Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard. He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley. On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They all quickly became friends. Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Harry's initial step into the magical world with a letter from Hogwarts:
• "Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts."
• Sentence F comes next as it highlights Harry's surprise at discovering his wizard status:
• "Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard."
• Sentence E follows as it describes how Harry learned about being a wizard:
• "He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley."
• Sentence D is fixed as the fourth sentence, detailing Harry's journey to Hogwarts:
• "On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."
• Sentence B follows to describe the newfound friendships:
• "They all quickly became friends."
• Sentence A concludes the sequence by highlighting the challenges Harry and his friends face:
• "Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."
• The correct sequence is CFEDBA.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts. Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard. He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley. On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They all quickly became friends. Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Harry's initial step into the magical world with a letter from Hogwarts:
• "Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts."
• Sentence F comes next as it highlights Harry's surprise at discovering his wizard status:
• "Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard."
• Sentence E follows as it describes how Harry learned about being a wizard:
• "He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley."
• Sentence D is fixed as the fourth sentence, detailing Harry's journey to Hogwarts:
• "On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."
• Sentence B follows to describe the newfound friendships:
• "They all quickly became friends."
• Sentence A concludes the sequence by highlighting the challenges Harry and his friends face:
• "Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."
• The correct sequence is CFEDBA.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts. Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard. He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley. On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They all quickly became friends. Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Harry's initial step into the magical world with a letter from Hogwarts:
• "Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts."
• Sentence F comes next as it highlights Harry's surprise at discovering his wizard status:
• "Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard."
• Sentence E follows as it describes how Harry learned about being a wizard:
• "He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley."
• Sentence D is fixed as the fourth sentence, detailing Harry's journey to Hogwarts:
• "On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger."
• Sentence B follows to describe the newfound friendships:
• "They all quickly became friends."
• Sentence A concludes the sequence by highlighting the challenges Harry and his friends face:
• "Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."
• The correct sequence is CFEDBA.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Harry received a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts. Harry was surprised to find out he was a wizard. He learned this from Hagrid, who came to take him to Diagon Alley. On the train to Hogwarts, Harry met Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They all quickly became friends. Harry and his new friends then had to face many challenges throughout their first year."