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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

What exactly is stress in biological terms? The brain’s mood management centre can be divided into two parts – the decision-making part which regulates judgments and helps in solving problems, and Amygdala, the brain’s emotional core which raises alarm at every perception of threat. Constant stress affects the decision-making part of the brain. How? The answer lies in the emotional centre of the brain or the amygdala, whose job is to look for a match between the memory of past experience and an event now. If a colleague ignores you or is curt with you, your amygdala remembers the negative experience; then, when you receive an e-mail from the same colleague you misread its intent because your brain finds a negative match. Every negative match unleashes a reaction of roughly 1,400 biochemical changes – with cortisol, the stress hormone that is a major culprit in heart disease and diabetes, flooding the nervous system. Your body, over the years, adapts to living in a perpetual state of negative, stressful matching, which keeps the blood pressure and cortisol levels constantly set at high. The body’s natural feedback mechanisms breakdown. Even when you are not in a stressful situation, your body’s activation remains permanently on and at a higher level. It can lead to impulsive, short-sighted, aggressive behaviour as well as increased anxiety, depression and other stress-related diseases. This can lead to high blood pressure, heart diseases, sleep disorder and other stress-related problems.

Is stress the main villain in a CEO’s life? Not really. Increasingly, researchers are probing the upside of stress “When the brain perceives physical or physiological stress, it starts pumping chemicals – cortisol, epinephrine and non-epinephrine – into the body”, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, the endocrinologist of Apollo Hospital, Delhi. Instantly, the heart beats faster, blood pressure shoots up, senses sharpen, a rise in blood glucose invigorates us and we are ready to act – fight or flee. Research shows that moderate amounts of stress can help people perform tasks more efficiently. Far from being something we need to eliminate from our lives, good stress stimulates us. “Think about your daily life – when do you get things done?” asks Mithal “Only when you have a deadline”. No doubt you want some stress to help you do your best.

1

According to Dr. Ambrish Mithal, things get done only when: 

  1. ((a))

     a person is under excessive stress 

  2. ((b))

     the atmosphere is conducive 

  3. ((c))

    a person is enthusiastic 

  4. ((d))

     there is a deadline

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Answer: ((d))

 there is a deadline

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. there is a deadline.

Key Points

  • The passage talks about the effect of stress on our body and mind.
  • Let us refer to this line from the passage, "Think about your daily life – when do you get things done?” asks Mithal “Only when you have a deadline”. "
  • From the above line, we get to know that we do things when there is always time limit i.e. deadline.
  • If there is no deadline we tend to take things lightly thinking we have time to complete that work but on the other hand, if time is limited we get to work as soon as possible.

From the above lines, we can infer that according to Dr. Ambrish Mithal, things get done only when there is a deadline.

2

Constant stress affects: 

  1. ((a))

    the total mood management centre of the brain 

  2. ((b))

    the decision-making part of the brain 

  3. ((c))

    the emotional core of the brain 

  4. ((d))

    the Amygdala

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Answer: ((b))

the decision-making part of the brain 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. the decision-making part of the brain.

Key Points

  • The passage talks about the effect of stress on our body and mind.
  • Let us refer to this line from the passage*, "Constant stress affects the decision-making part of the brain."*
  • From the passage, we get to know that our brain's mood management centre is divided into two parts. Sometimes one part affects the other so if there is constant stress then it will also affect the decision making part of the brain as they are parts of the same brain.

Other options are wrong:

  • ​Total mood management centre of the brain contains both emotional part and decision making part and here we are talking about the emotional part of the brain, not the whole centre.
  • Constant stress is handled by the emotional core.
  • Amygdala is the emotional core of our brain.

From the above lines, we can infer that constant stress affects the decision-making part of the brain.

3

 In the opinion of researchers like Dr. Ambrish Mithal: 

  1. ((a))

    one cannot perceive a stress-free life in the present days. 

  2. ((b))

     stress is the main villain in a CEO’s life 

  3. ((c))

     stress is something that we have to eliminate from our life 

  4. ((d))

     moderate amounts of stress is beneficial

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

 moderate amounts of stress is beneficial

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. moderate amounts of stress is beneficial.

Key Points

  • The passage talks about the effect of stress on our body and mind.
  • Let us refer to this line from the passage*, "Research shows that moderate amounts of stress can help people perform tasks more efficiently. "*
  • From the passage, we get to know that stress in moderate amounts makes us do our best because as there is a pressure which leads to work more efficiently.
  • We need to eliminate harmful stress which acts as the main villain. Stress in small amounts is necessary so we cannot have a totally stress-free life.

From the above lines, we can infer that in the opinion of researchers like Dr Ambrish Mithal  moderate amounts of stress is beneficial.

4

Which of the following statement(s) is / are true from the given passage? 

  1. ((a))

     All the options

  2. ((b))

    Due to too much stress, the heart beats faster, blood pressure shoots up, senses sharpen, a rise in blood glucose invigorates us and we are ready to act – fight or flee 

  3. ((c))

    The heart beats faster and the senses sharpen, when the blood pressure shoots up 

  4. ((d))

    When the brain perceives physical or physiological stress, it starts pumping chemicals like cortisol, epinephrine and non-epinephrine into the body

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 All the options

The correct solution is option 1 i.e.  All the options​.

Key Points

  • The passage talks about the effect of stress on our body and mind.
  • By reading the above passage we get to know that all the statements in the given options are present in the passage so they are true.

So we can infer that all the options are true from the given passage.

5

 Your brain misreads the intent of an e-mail sent by a colleague:

  1. ((a))

     when your brain remembers a negative experience you’ve had earlier with that colleague 

  2. ((b))

     when the mail is not phrased properly 

  3. ((c))

     if you are not able to remember the person who has sent it 

  4. ((d))

    when you are stressed-out or depressed

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Answer: ((a))

 when your brain remembers a negative experience you’ve had earlier with that colleague 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. when your brain remembers a negative experience you’ve had earlier with that colleague.

Key Points

  • The passage talks about the effect of stress on our body and mind.
  • Let us refer to this line from the passage*, "If a colleague ignores you or is curt with you, your amygdala remembers the negative experience; then, when you receive an e-mail from the same colleague you misread its intent because your brain finds a negative match."*
  • The emotional centre of our brain matches our past experiences with present events. So, when a colleague has a negative impression on you and if you read emails from the same colleague your brain remembers that negative impression and misreads the intent behind the email.

From the above lines, we can infer that your brain misreads the intent of an e-mail sent by a colleague when your brain remembers a negative experience you’ve had earlier with that colleague.

6

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

When the king learned of his brother's treachery, he quickly ordered his execution.

  1. ((a))

    Unreliability

  2. ((b))

    Loyalty

  3. ((c))

    Disloyalty 

  4. ((d))

    Betrayal

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Loyalty

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. loyalty.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Unreliability means inability to be relied upon or trusted.
  • Loyalty means a strong feeling of support or allegiance.
  • Disloyalty means the quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness.
  • Betrayal means the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery.

The underlined word 'Treachery' means betrayal of trust. So, the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word is 'Loyalty'.

7

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

Ominous

  1. ((a))

    Transparent 

  2. ((b))

    Promising 

  3. ((c))

    Linear

  4. ((d))

    Straightforward

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Promising 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Promising.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Transparent means easy to perceive or detect.
  • Promising means showing signs of future success.
  • Linear means progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps; sequential.
  • Straightforward means something that is uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

The given word 'Ominous' means to give a worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.  So, the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Promising'.

8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Beggar (all) description

  1. ((a))

    A poor account of something 

  2. ((b))

    Cannot be described 

  3. ((c))

    A description of a beggar 

  4. ((d))

    Something described by a beggar

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Answer: ((b))

Cannot be described 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Cannot be described.

  • The given idiom 'Beggar (all) description' means to defy or outdo any possible description.
  • So, the most appropriate meaning for the given idiom must be 'Cannot be described.'

Example: The stage set was so elaborate, it beggared description.

9

Fill in the blank with a suitable option.

The fires raging in the Brazilian Amazon are likely to intensify over the coming weeks, ___________ leading environmental expert has warned, despite government claims that the situation had been controlled.

  1. ((a))

    the

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    of

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

a

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. a.​

  • Articles are: ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’. ‘A’ and ‘An’ are definite articles whereas ‘The’ is an indefinite article.
  • ‘An’ is used before the word which starts with a vowel i.e. ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ whereas ‘A’ is used before the word which starts with a consonant.
  • ‘The’ is an indefinite article which introduces a noun phrase and implies thing already mentioned or common knowledge.
  • In the sentence, the blank is before the word 'leading' which has a consonant sound. So, 'a' must be the most suitable article.

So the correct solution is, The fires raging in the Brazilian Amazon are likely to intensify over the coming weeks, a leading environmental expert has warned, despite government claims that the situation had been controlled.

10

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options. 

Her decision to live overseas grieved her mother.

  1. ((a))

    Regretted 

  2. ((b))

    Pleased 

  3. ((c))

    Displeased 

  4. ((d))

    Annoyed

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Pleased 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Pleased.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Regretted means feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over.
  • Pleased means feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
  • Displeased means feeling or showing annoyance and displeasure.
  • Annoyed means slightly angry; irritated.

The underlined word 'grieved' means to feel intense sorrow. So, the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word is 'Pleased'.

11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Active at night

  1. ((a))

     Plenary 

  2. ((b))

    Inimical 

  3. ((c))

     Nocturnal 

  4. ((d))

    Amateur

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Answer: ((c))

 Nocturnal 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Nocturnal.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Plenary means unqualified; absolute.
  • Inimical means tending to obstruct or harm.
  • Nocturnal means done, occurring, or active at night.
  • Amateur means a person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity.

So, the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for 'Active at night' is 'Nocturnal'.

12

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. I had to analyse and comparing the performances of GPU and CPU.

B. A 20- minutes interview was conducted by the authority as a part of the selection process.

C. More than 8000 lecturers in Kenya could risk losing their jobs or being demoted in the next two months.

D. The entire experience made me realize that I can work under pressure.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    C

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((b))

C

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. C.

  • In sentence A, 'comparing' is incorrect. It must be in the simple present tense.
  • In sentence B, here hyphen(-) is used so it must be 'A 20-minute' walk. 'minutes' is wrong because '20-minute' is equal to '20 minutes'.
  • In sentence D, here the sentence is in past so 'can' is incorrect.

So, sentence C is the correct sentence.

The correct sentence is, 'More than 8000 lecturers in Kenya could risk losing their jobs or being demoted in the next two months.'

13

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.

You are always kind________me.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    at

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((d))

to

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. ‘to’.

  • The given options are prepositions which are short words that usually stand in front of nouns.
  • 'with' is used when in company or presence of somebody/something.
  • ‘at’ expresses location or arrival in a particular place or position.
  • ‘for’ is used for a length of time.
  • 'to' is used to indicate that there is movement from one place to another.
  • Here, in the sentence his/her kindness is moving towards me so 'to' is the correct solution.

So, the correct solution is, You are always kind to me.

14

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.

He isn’t sorry _____ what he has said?

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    on

  4. ((d))

    about

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

for

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. ‘for’.

  • The given options are prepositions which are short words that usually stand in front of nouns.
  • ‘at’ expresses location or arrival in a particular place or position.
  • ‘for’ is used to show a reason or cause saying or to show who is intended to have or use something.
  • 'on' is used to describe something that is resting on a surface.
  • 'about' means on the subject of; concerning.

Here, in the sentence, what he said is the reason why he should be sorry. So, 'for' is the correct preposition.

So, the correct solution is, He isn’t sorry for what he has said?

15

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Creative problem solving, communication and ethical understanding are essential attribute of the liberal arts and humanities.

B. India is poised to become leading player in the emerging markets.

C. Liberal education provide the vision for recognizing complexity and acting with humility.

D. The government has accepted that there is shortage of employment data.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    A

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Answer: ((a))

D

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. D.

  • In sentence A, 'attribute' is singular which is wrong because there is more than one attribute mentioned.
  • In sentence B, the article is missing before 'leading'.
  • In sentence C, 'the' is not needed. It is grammatically wrong.

So, sentence D is the correct sentence.

The correct sentence is, 'The government has accepted that there is shortage of employment data.'

16

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Most graduates go on to accept full-time offers from their co-employers.

B. The company has also introduced a platform for farmers’ children to farther their education.

C. 15 students were awarded scholarships across beginner, intermediate and advance categories.

D. The conclave also saw participation from senior industry leaders from Marico, Deloitte, Google, ICICI and more

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((c))

A

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. A.

  • In sentence B, 'farther' is wrong because it means something that is far. It is grammatically wrong. 'Further' should be used instead.
  • In sentence C, 'across' is wrong because it means moving from one end to other.
  • In sentence D, use of 'also' is grammatically incorrect.

So, sentence A is the grammatically correct sentence. 

The correct sentence is, 'Most graduates go on to accept full-time offers from their co-employers.'

17

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

Ali ________mowed half the lawn. I couldn’t have done it alone.

  1. ((a))

     rapidly 

  2. ((b))

     swiftly 

  3. ((c))

     easily 

  4. ((d))

     urgently

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

 easily 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. easily.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • rapidly means very quickly; at a great rate.
  • swiftly means at high speed; quickly.
  • easily means without difficulty or effort.
  • urgently means in a way which requires immediate action or attention.
  • From the sentence, we know that mowing the lawn was a difficult task so he cannot do it alone. The second sentence expressed the inability of the speaker that he couldn't have done it alone but Ali did it quite easily, 'easily' is the correct adverb as it describing how the work was done.
  • Other options are wrong because they all mean the speed at which Ali did his work.

So, the correct solution is, Ali easily mowed half the lawn. I couldn’t have done it alone.

18

A sentence has been broken into three parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

What is the reason that makes us / so much greedier and jealous / than any other species?

  1. ((a))

    What is the reason that makes us 

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

     than any other species? 

  4. ((d))

     so much greedier and jealous

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Answer: ((d))

 so much greedier and jealous

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. so much greedier and jealous.

  • 'greedier' is wrong because it is in the comparative adjective. Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify.
  • Here, the comparison is made but its not between two things so using comparative degree is wrong.
  • 'much' in the sentence is a positive adjective. ‘positive degree’ is the normal form of an adjective or adverb.
  • As 'much' is in positive degree the following adjectives must also be in the positive degree. 'Jealous' is already in the positive degree. The positive degree of 'greedier' is 'greedy'.
  • The third type of degree of comparison is the superlative degree which is used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of quality. They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects.

So, the correct solution is, What is the reason that makes us so much greedy and jealous than any other species?

19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Make room

  1. ((a))

    Attain the room 

  2. ((b))

    Make a clean sweep 

  3. ((c))

    Clean the room 

  4. ((d))

    Make space

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Make space

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. make space.

  • The given idiom 'make room' means to clear a certain amount of space to allow for someone or something else to fit as well.
  • So, the most appropriate meaning for the given idiom must be 'make space'. 

Example: I'm not making a separate trip in the car, so make room for your brother back there!

20

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

Rahim said, “I feel much better today.”

  1. ((a))

     Rahim said that he feels much better today. 

  2. ((b))

     Rahim said that he felt much better today

  3. ((c))

     Rahim said that he felt much better that day. 

  4. ((d))

     Rahim said that he had felt much better that day.

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Answer: ((c))

 Rahim said that he felt much better that day. 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Rahim said that he felt much better that day. 

While changing the narration of the sentence, we need to follow the steps:

  • Whenever we change the speech the conjunction 'that' is used in place of commas and inverted commas.
  • In reported speech, always the third person is used and the tense is always past tense.
  • The verb here is ‘feel' whose past tense is 'felt'.
  • While changing narration there are some words which are changed. For example, ‘Tomorrow’ becomes ‘the next day’, ‘today’ – ‘that day’ and ‘Yesterday’ – ‘the previous day’.
  • Eventually, we will get the final sentence-  "Rahim said that he felt much better that day."
21

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

Let's drive _______ . I don't want to reach before everyone else.

  1. ((a))

    fast

  2. ((b))

    rapidly

  3. ((c))

    slowly

  4. ((d))

    quickly

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

slowly

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. slowly.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • fast means moving or capable of moving at high speed.
  • rapidly means very quickly; at a great rate.
  • slowly means at a slow speed; not quickly.
  • quickly means at a fast speed.

Here in the sentence, he says that he doesn't want to reach early so he has to drive his car at a slow speed. So, 'slowly' is the correct solution.

So, the correct solution is, Let's drive slowly. I don't want to reach before everyone else.

22

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

She always talks so __________. You can hear her in the next block!

  1. ((a))

    clearly

  2. ((b))

    loudly

  3. ((c))

    politely

  4. ((d))

    harshly

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Answer: ((b))

loudly

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. loudly.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • clearly means in a clear manner; with clarity.
  • loudly means in a way that produces much noise.
  • politely means in a respectful and considerate manner.
  • harshly means in a manner that is unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Here in the sentence, her voice is heard in the next block that means she talks very loud. So, the most appropriate word is 'Loudly'.

So, the correct solution is, She always talks so loudly. You can hear her in the next block!

23

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

“It is an excellent essay”, the teacher said.

  1. ((a))

    The teacher remarked that it had been an excellent essay. 

  2. ((b))

     The teacher remarked that it is an excellent essay. 

  3. ((c))

    The teacher remarked that it has been an excellent essay. 

  4. ((d))

    The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.

The correct solution is The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.

Key Points

While changing the narration of an exclamatory sentence, we need to follow steps

  • Whenever we change the speech the conjunction 'that' is used in place of commas and inverted commas.
  • In an exclamatory sentence, ‘said’ in the sentence is replaced with words like ‘exclaimed’, ‘remarked’, ‘blamed’, ‘applauded’ according to the sentence.
  • We will convert the given sentence from exclamatory to Assertive then make changes into like we do while changing the narration of an assertive sentence.
  • In reported speech, always the third person is used and the tense is always past tense.
  • The past tense of ‘is’ is ‘was’.

**Eventually, we will get the final sentence- "The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay."

24

Select the word that has a similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Vast

  1. ((a))

    Tiny

  2. ((b))

    Small

  3. ((c))

    Massive

  4. ((d))

    Miniature

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Answer: ((c))

Massive

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Massive.

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​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Tiny means something very small.
  • Small means something of a size that is less than normal or usual.
  • Massive means something exceptionally large.
  • Miniature means very small of its kind.

The given word 'Vast' means something of very great extent or quantity; immense. So, the word that has a similar or closest meaning to the given word is 'massive'.

VastKings used to put on vast vastra(clothes)
MiniatureMiniature means mini.
25

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.

This is a book _____ great renown.

  1. ((a))

    with

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    of

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Answer: ((d))

of

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. ‘of’.

  • The given options are prepositions which are short words that usually stand in front of nouns.
  • 'with' is used when in company or presence of somebody/something.
  • 'by’ identifies the agent performing an action.
  • ‘for’ is used for a length of time.
  • 'of' is used as belonging to somebody; relating to somebody.

In the sentence, it talks about the book which belongs to great renown. So, the correct preposition must be 'of'.

26

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

My friend asked me, “Did you see Salman Khan's latest movie?"

  1. ((a))

     My friend asked me whether I had seen Salman Khan's latest movie. 

  2. ((b))

     My friend asked me whether I did see Salman Khan's latest movie. 

  3. ((c))

     My friend asked me whether I saw Salman Khan's latest movie. 

  4. ((d))

    My friend asked me did I see Salman Khan's latest movie.

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Answer: ((a))

 My friend asked me whether I had seen Salman Khan's latest movie. 

The correct solution is option 1.

While changing the narration of an interrogative sentence, we need to follow steps

  • Whenever the sentence is an interrogative ‘That’ is omitted.
  • ‘Said’ in the sentence is replaced with words like ‘asked’ or ‘enquired’.
  • The above sentence is an interrogative sentence but it is a Yes/no question. When changing the narration of this type of question ‘If/whether’ is used.
  • Here the given direct speech is in past tense so while changing it to indirect speech past tense in direct speech becomes past perfect tense.
  • The verb here is ‘did you see’ which is in past tense whose past perfect tense would be ‘had seen’.

Eventually, we will get the final sentence- "My friend asked me whether I had seen Salman Khan's latest movie."

27

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Solar power is no doubt the best- known renewable energy sources.

B. Attracting and retaining the right talent with domain knowledge and experience is important.

C. India claimed fifth largest power generation portfolio in the world.

D. The scope is unlimited as massive plans are been made by every state in India.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    C

  4. ((d))

    D

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Answer: ((a))

B

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. B.​

  • In sentence A, 'solar power' is singular but 'sources' which is used to indicate it is plural. So it is wrong.
  • In sentence C, there is a missing word between 'claimed' and 'fifth'
  • In sentence D, 'been' is wrong because the making of plans is still in progress.

So, sentence B is the grammatically correct sentence. 

The correct sentence is, 'Attracting and retaining the right talent with domain knowledge and experience is important.'

28

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

Lace

  1. ((a))

    Webbing

  2. ((b))

    Fishnet

  3. ((c))

    Undo

  4. ((d))

    Mesh

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Answer: ((c))

Undo

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Undo.

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • Webbing means a strong, closely woven fabric used for making items such as straps and belts, and for supporting the seats of upholstered chairs.
  • Fishnet means a fabric with an open mesh resembling a fishing net.
  • Undo means unfasten, untie, or loosen (something).
  • Mesh means material made of a network of wire or thread.

The given word 'lace' means to entwine (things, especially fingers) together.  So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Undo'.

29

A sentence has been broken into three parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

No one will be detained / whether his appearance is / in line with or violation of the criteria

  1. ((a))

    whether his appearance is 

  2. ((b))

    in line with or violation of the criteria 

  3. ((c))

    No error 

  4. ((d))

    No one will be detained

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Answer: ((a))

whether his appearance is 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. whether his appearance is.

  • In the sentence, 'whether' is grammatically incorrect.
  • 'Whether' means to express a doubt or choice between alternatives.
  • Here in the sentence, there is no condition or there are no alternatives to make choice from. So, 'whether' is wrong.
30

In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

The principal told me that I should not enter his office without permission.

  1. ((a))

    not entering 

  2. ((b))

    No improvement required 

  3. ((c))

    not to enter 

  4. ((d))

    don’t enter

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Answer: ((c))

not to enter 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. not to enter.

  • The above sentence is in indirect speech and is an imperative sentence.
  • In an indirect speech of an imperative sentence, 'that' is limited and 'to + verb' is used.
  • Here the verb is 'enter' so 'to enter' must be in its indirect speech. As it is negative so 'not to enter' must be used.

So, the correct solution is,The principal told me not to enter his office without permission

31

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

______ the teacher was inside the class, the students were creating a riot.

  1. ((a))

     Although 

  2. ((b))

     Since 

  3. ((c))

     Because 

  4. ((d))

    When

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Answer: ((a))

 Although 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. Although.

All the given options are conjunctions. A conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

  • Although means in spite of the fact that; even though.in spite of the fact that; even though.
  • Since means for the reason that; because.
  • Because means for the reason that; since.
  • When means at or during the time that.

Here in the sentence, despite the fact that the teacher was inside the class, the students created a riot. So, 'although' is the most suitable alternative.

32

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Mend your ways

  1. ((a))

    Improve one’s behaviour 

  2. ((b))

    Sad with one’s behaviour 

  3. ((c))

    Destroy one’s behaviour 

  4. ((d))

    Happy with one’s behavior

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Answer: ((a))

Improve one’s behaviour 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. Improve one’s behaviour.

  • The given idiom 'Mend your ways' means to improve one's habits or behaviour.
  • So, the most appropriate meaning for the given idiom must be 'Improve one’s behaviour.'

Example: She told Vincent to clear out of the house if he couldn't mend his ways.

33

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

You _____ have given him a helping hand. It was your duty.

  1. ((a))

    should

  2. ((b))

    shall

  3. ((c))

    may

  4. ((d))

    might

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Answer: ((a))

should

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. should.

Key Points

All the given options are modal auxiliaries. They facilitate the main verb for suggesting potential, expectation, permission, ability, possibility, and obligation.

  • should indicates obligation and probability.
  • shall express a strong assertion or intention or expressing the future tense.
  • May and might both indicate possibility but might suggest that there is less possibility than may.  

Here, 'duty' is mentioned which shows its obligation. So, 'should' is the most suitable alternative.

34

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

Vikram was the first to cross the line and Jim and Kim the second and__________third.

  1. ((a))

    the

  2. ((b))

    No article required

  3. ((c))

    a

  4. ((d))

    an

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Answer: ((a))

the

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. ‘The’.

  • Articles are: ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’. ‘A’ and ‘An’ are definite articles whereas ‘The’ is an indefinite article.
  • ‘An’ is used before the word which starts with a vowel i.e. ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ whereas ‘A’ is used before the word which starts with a consonant.
  • ‘The’ is a definite article which introduces a noun phrase and implies thing already mentioned or common knowledge.
  • *‘*The’ is used before superlatives and ordinal numbers. In the sentence, ‘third’ is an ordinal number so ‘the’ is the correct solution.

So, the correct solution is, Vikram was the first to cross the line and Jim and Kim the second and the last.

35

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Drag (one’s) feet

  1. ((a))

    Be reluctant to act 

  2. ((b))

    Expedite something 

  3. ((c))

    Stop working 

  4. ((d))

    Make something more complicated

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Answer: ((a))

Be reluctant to act 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e.  Be reluctant to act.

  • The given idiom 'Drag (one’s) feet' means to procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
  • So, the most appropriate meaning for the given idiom must be 'Be reluctant to act.'

Example:  I have been dragging my feet about filing my taxes.

36

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

He _____ not oppose me.

  1. ((a))

    will

  2. ((b))

    have

  3. ((c))

    shall

  4. ((d))

    didn't

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Answer: ((a))

will

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. will

Key Points

First three options are modal auxiliaries. They facilitate the main verb for suggesting potential, expectation, permission, ability, possibility, and obligation.

  • 'Will' indicates a ‘willingness’ to do something in the future.
  • 'Have' implies urgency or necessity.
  • 'Shall' express a strong assertion or intention or expressing the future tense.
  • 'Didn't' is a negative past tense of 'to do'. 

Here in the sentence, 'will' is the correct word because he is doing something that is to oppose. 'have' and 'didn't' are grammatically incorrect.

37

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

Bhavesh said to me, “If I hear any news, I'll phone you.”

  1. ((a))

    Bhavesh told me that he would phone me if he heard any news

  2. ((b))

     Bhavesh told me if he will hear any news, he would phone me. 

  3. ((c))

     Bhavesh told me if the he had heard any news, he would phone you. 

  4. ((d))

    Bhavesh told me that if he heard any news he will phone you

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Answer: ((a))

Bhavesh told me that he would phone me if he heard any news

The correct solution is Bhavesh told me that he would phone me if he heard any news

Key Points

While changing the narration of the sentence, we need to follow steps

  • Whenever we change the speech the conjunction 'that' is used in place of commas and inverted commas.
  • In reported speech, always the third person is used and the tense is always past tense.
  • In the reporting speech, if two people are mentioned then 'said' is replaced with 'told'.
  • Here, the verbs are  'will' and 'hear' whose past tense would be 'would' and 'heard' respectively.

Eventually, we will get the final sentence- "Bhavesh told me that he would phone me if he heard any news"

38

A sentence has been broken into three parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

Everyone expects me to win the race / to make everyone proud and inspire other / students of our class.

  1. ((a))

    Everyone expects me to win the race 

  2. ((b))

    to make everyone proud and inspire other 

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    students of our class

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Answer: ((b))

to make everyone proud and inspire other 

The correct solution is option 2.

  • The above sentence has two independent sentences within it that is 'Everyone expects me to win the race' and 'to make everyone proud and inspire ....'.
  • Here, a conjunction is missing which is used to join two sentences.
  • So, the error is 'to make everyone proud and inspire others. The correct arrangement would be 'and' to make everyone proud and inspire others

So, the correct solution is, Everyone expects me to win the race and to make everyone proud and inspire other students of our class.

39

Select the word that has a similar meaning or closest meaning to the given word.

VIRTUE

  1. ((a))

    Impurity

  2. ((b))

    Vice 

  3. ((c))

    Dignity 

  4. ((d))

    Iniquity

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Answer: ((c))

Dignity 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Dignity.

The meaning of the given words are:

  • Impurity means the state or quality of being impure. (अशुद्ध होने की अवस्था या भाव)
  • Vice means immoral or wicked behaviour. (अनैतिक या दुष्ट व्यवहार)
  • Dignity means the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. (सम्मान या सम्मान के योग्य होने की अवस्था या गुण)
  • Iniquity means immoral or grossly unfair behaviour. (अनैतिक या घोर अनुचित व्यवहार)

The given word 'Virtue' means a behaviour showing high moral standards. So, the word that has a similar or closest meaning to 'Virtue' is 'Dignity'.

40

Fill in the blank with a suitable option.

Smoking is still the biggest preventable cause of cancer and certain groups have much higher rates of smoking, __________ routine and manual workers.

  1. ((a))

    so as

  2. ((b))

    such that

  3. ((c))

    such as

  4. ((d))

    so that

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Answer: ((c))

such as

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. such as.

The meaning of the given words are:

  • so as means with the purpose or result.
  • such that means to the extent that.
  • such as means for example.
  • so that is used to show purpose or to give an explanation.

In the sentence, 'routine and manual workers' are examples of 'certain groups' that is mentioned in the sentence. So, 'such as' is the most suitable option.

41

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

His condition alarmed me.

  1. ((a))

    I was alarmed by his condition. 

  2. ((b))

    I was alarmed at with his condition. 

  3. ((c))

    I was alarmed at by his condition. 

  4. ((d))

    I was alarmed at his condition.

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Answer: ((d))

I was alarmed at his condition.

The correct solution is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence.

  • When changing from active voice to passive voice, we need to first identify the subject and object of the sentence and interchange them.
  • Then identify the tense of the sentence and in the passive form use the same tense. The given sentence is in the present tense so helping verb in the passive form will have ‘is/am/are’.
  • The verb in the passive form must be the past participle of the verb.
  • ‘by’ is used before the object/ doer of the action.
  • Here, ‘His’ is the subject and ‘me’ is the object so they are interchanged.
  • 'alarmed' is the past participle of 'alarm'.

Following these steps, we finally get – "I was alarmed at his condition"

42

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

Everything happened so _______. We had to sell everything here and leave within a week.

  1. ((a))

    sharply 

  2. ((b))

    surely 

  3. ((c))

    gradually

  4. ((d))

    abruptly

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Answer: ((d))

abruptly

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. abruptly

​The meaning of the given words are:

  • sharply means with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point.
  • surely means with assurance or confidence.
  • gradually means in a gradual way; slowly; by degrees.
  • abruptly means suddenly and unexpectedly.

Here in the sentence, they had to sell everything fast and leave so everything happened suddenly. So, 'abruptly' is the correct adverb.

So the correct solution is, Everything happened so abruptly. We had to sell everything here and leave within a week.

43

Direction: In the following question, select the choice whose meaning is opposite to the word shown in capitals for the below question.

OBFUSCATE

  1. ((a))

    Cloud

  2. ((b))

    Construct

  3. ((c))

    Clarify

  4. ((d))

    Cast

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Answer: ((c))

Clarify

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Clarify

Key Points

  • Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct option
  • Obfuscate means to make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example: The spelling changes will deform some familiar words and obfuscate their etymological origins

  • Clarify means make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.

  • Let's look at the meaning of the other given words
  • Cloud means a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry.
  • Construct means to build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
  • Cast means to throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction.
  • So, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is 'Clarify'.
44

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

I am doing my homework.

  1. ((a))

    My homework must be done by me. 

  2. ((b))

    My homework is being done by me. 

  3. ((c))

    My homework are done by me. 

  4. ((d))

    I must be doing my homework.

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Answer: ((b))

My homework is being done by me. 

The correct solution is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence.

  • When changing from active voice to passive voice, we need to first identify the subject and object of the sentence and interchange them.
  • Then identify the tense of the sentence and in the passive form use the same tense. The given sentence is in the present tense so helping verb in the passive form will have ‘is/am/are’ and as it is in continuous form ‘being’ is put before the verb.
  • The verb in the passive form must be the past participle of the verb.
  • ‘by’ is used before the object/ doer of the action.
  • Here, ‘I’ is the subject and ‘my homework’ is the object so they are interchanged.
  • As it is in present continuous tense the verb must be ‘is being done’ where ‘done' is the past participle of the verb ‘to do’.

Following these steps, we finally get – "My homework is being done by me."

45

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Your honesty has pleased me.

  1. ((a))

    I am pleased with your honesty.

  2. ((b))

    I have been pleased with your honesty.

  3. ((c))

    You are pleased at my honesty. 

  4. ((d))

    I am honestly pleased with you.

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Answer: ((b))

I have been pleased with your honesty.

The correct solution is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence.

  • When changing from active voice to passive voice, we need to first identify the subject and object of the sentence and interchange them.
  • Then identify the tense of the sentence and in the passive form use the same tense. The given sentence is in present perfect tense so helping verb in the passive form will contain ‘have/has’ depending on the subject and as it is in perfect tense ‘been’ is put before the verb.
  • The verb in the passive form must be the past participle of the verb.
  • ‘by’ is used before the object/ doer of the action.
  • Here, ‘your’ is the subject and ‘I’ is the object so they are interchanged.
  • As it is in present continuous tense the verb must be ‘have been pleased’ where ‘pleased’ is the past participle of the verb ‘please’.

Following these steps, we finally get – "​I have been pleased with your honesty."

46

Select the word that has a similar meaning or closest meaning to the given word.

Emancipate

  1. ((a))

    Heinous 

  2. ((b))

    Grievous

  3. ((c))

    Liberate 

  4. ((d))

    Outshine

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Answer: ((c))

Liberate 

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. Liberate.

The meaning of the given words are:

  • Heinous means to be utterly odious or wicked.
  • Grievous means to be very severe or serious.
  • Liberate means set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
  • Outshine means shine more brightly than.

The given word 'Emancipate' means to set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. So, the word that has a similar or closest meaning to 'Emancipate' is 'Liberate'

47

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in the passive voice.

She kept me waiting.

  1. ((a))

    I was kept on waiting by her. 

  2. ((b))

    I was kept to wait by her. 

  3. ((c))

    I was kept waiting for her by her. 

  4. ((d))

    I was kept waiting by her.

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Answer: ((d))

I was kept waiting by her.

The correct solution is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence.

  • When changing from active voice to passive voice, we need to first identify the subject and object of the sentence and interchange them.
  • Then identify the tense of the sentence and in the passive form use the same tense. The given sentence is in the past tense so helping verb in the passive form will have ‘was/were’.
  • The verb in the passive form must be the past participle of the verb.
  • ‘by’ is used before the object/ doer of the action.
  • Here, ‘She’ is the subject and ‘me’ is the object so they are interchanged.
  • As it is in present continuous tense the verb must be ‘was kept’ where ‘kept’ is the past participle of the verb ‘keep’.

Following these steps, we finally get – "​I was kept waiting by her."

48

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech.

Jim said, “Sally, I have finished the job.”

  1. ((a))

    Jim told Sally that he has finished the job. 

  2. ((b))

    Jim told Sally that he finished the job. 

  3. ((c))

    Jim told Sally that I had finished the job. 

  4. ((d))

    Jim told Sally that he had finished the job.

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Answer: ((d))

Jim told Sally that he had finished the job.

The correct solution is option 4.

While changing the narration of the sentence, we need to follow steps

  • Whenever we change the speech the conjunction 'that' is used in place of commas and inverted commas.
  • In reported speech, always the third person is used and the tense is always past tense.
  • In the reporting speech, if two people are mentioned then 'said' is replaced with 'told'.
  • Here, 'have' is changed to its past tense 'had'.(present perfect is changed into past perfect tense)

**Eventually, we will get the final sentence- "Jim told Sally that he had finished the job."

49

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. India is perceived by many in East Asia as a friendly democracy.

B. Japan has significantly increased its engagement with India.

C. The disease is no longer a ‘contagion’ and can be cured with a multi-drug therapy.

D. Social customs will and should change according to the needs of the society.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    All are correct

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((b))

All are correct

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. All are correct.

All the given statements are grammatically correct so there is no error.

So, the correct solution is 'all are correct'.

50

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

She has been on the board since its inception two years ago.

  1. ((a))

    Ending 

  2. ((b))

    Establishment 

  3. ((c))

    Eradication 

  4. ((d))

    Decline

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Answer: ((b))

Establishment 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Establishment.

The meaning of the given words are:

  • Ending means an end or final part of something.
  • Establishment means the action of establishing something or being established.
  • Eradication means the complete destruction of something.
  • Decline means to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

The given word 'inception' means the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. So, the word that has a similar or closest meaning to the underlined word is 'Establishment'.

51

Fill in the blank with a suitable option.

Scientists have created a flock of sheep __________ carry the gene for a lethal inherited brain disorder in humans.

  1. ((a))

    while

  2. ((b))

    that

  3. ((c))

    when

  4. ((d))

    who

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Answer: ((b))

that

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. that.

All the given options are conjunctions. A conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

  • While means at the same time; meanwhile.
  • that used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement or hypothesis.
  • when means at or during the time that.
  • who used to introduce a person or people or mention them if already mentioned. 

Here, there are two sentences joined by a conjunction. As it is just stating some hypothesis, 'that' is the suitable option.

52

Select the word that has a similar meaning or closest meaning to the given word. 

Transitory

  1. ((a))

    Retrieve

  2. ((b))

    Short-lived 

  3. ((c))

    Ceaseless

  4. ((d))

     Eternal

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Answer: ((b))

Short-lived 

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. Short-lived.

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The meaning of the given words are:

  • Retrieve means to get or bring (something) back from somewhere.
  • Short-lived means to last only a short time.
  • Ceaseless means to be constant and unending.
  • Eternal means to last or exist forever; without end.

The given word 'Transitory' means not permanent. So, the word that has a similar or closest meaning to 'Transitory' is ' Short-lived'.

TransitoryTransistors(radios) proved to be transitory (short-lived) once mobile developed
RetrieveWe have retrieved the tree this evening
Eternalthese eight nals(taps) never run out of water. they are eternal.
53

In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

I have been telling her that she had better consulted a good doctor.

  1. ((a))

    No improvement required 

  2. ((b))

    consult 

  3. ((c))

    consulting 

  4. ((d))

    been consulting

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Answer: ((b))

consult 

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 'Consult'

The concept is: 'Had better', 'would rather' are the modal verbs. We know that with the modal verbs we use the base form of the verb. Also, we use 'had better' when we give advice to others. The meaning of 'had better' is similar to 'should'

In the given sentence, 'Consulted' is the second form of the verb i.e. 'V2' Hence, it is incorrect.

  • Let's see an example:
  • You had better watch your steps.

So the correct sentence is:

I have been telling her that she had better consult a good doctor.

54

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in the passive voice.

Rameshwaram has closed the gates.

  1. ((a))

    The gates are to be closed by Rameshwaram. 

  2. ((b))

    The gates were closed by Rameshwaram

  3. ((c))

     The gates are closed by Rameshwaram . 

  4. ((d))

    The gates have been closed by Rameshwaram.

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Answer: ((d))

The gates have been closed by Rameshwaram.

The correct solution is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence.

  • When changing from active voice to passive voice, we need to first identify the subject and object of the sentence and interchange them.
  • Then identify the tense of the sentence and in the passive form use the same tense. The given sentence is in present perfect tense so helping verb in the passive form will contain ‘have/has’ depending on the subject and as it is in perfect tense ‘been’ is put before the verb.
  • The verb in the passive form must be the past participle of the verb.
  • ‘by’ is used before the object/ doer of the action.
  • Here, ‘Rameshwaram’ is the subject and ‘the gates' is the object so they are interchanged.
  • As it is in present continuous tense the verb must be ‘have been closed’ where ‘closed’ is the past participle of the verb ‘close’.

Following these steps, we finally get – "​The gates have been closed by Rameshwaram."

55

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The science of the causes and effects of diseases

  1. ((a))

    Alienation

  2. ((b))

    Anthropology

  3. ((c))

     Cardiology 

  4. ((d))

     Pathology

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Answer: ((d))

 Pathology

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. Pathology

The meaning of the given words are:

  • Alienation means the state or experience of being alienated or isolated.
  • Anthropology means the study of human societies and cultures and their development.
  • Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
  • Pathology is the science of the causes and effects of diseases.

So, 'Pathology' can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

56

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.

Who is she ____ you?

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((d))

to

The correct solution is option 4 i.e. ‘to’.

  • The given options are prepositions which are short words that usually stand in front of nouns.
  • ‘at’ expresses location or arrival in a particular place or position.
  • 'by’ identifies the agent performing an action.
  • ‘for’ is used for a length of time.
  • 'to' used to show the person or thing that receives something.

Here in the sentence, the question is asked or received by him(you). So, 'to' is the correct preposition.

57

Select the correct pair of homophones to fill in the blanks.

  1. As the government declares the imposition of Section 144, people ______ food and supplies.
  2. A _______ of people gathered outside the Jantar Mantar to protest against the bill in Delhi.
  1. ((a))

     hoard ; horde 

  2. ((b))

     horde ; horde 

  3. ((c))

     hoard ; hoard 

  4. ((d))

     horde ; hoard

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Answer: ((a))

 hoard ; horde 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. hoard; horde.

  • Here, 'hoard' means a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded whereas 'horde' means a large group of people.
  • In the first sentence, as Section 144 was imposed, people began to store food and supplies. So, 'hoard' must be in this blank.
  • In the second sentence, it says about a large number of people gathered. So, 'Horde' must be in this blank.

So, ' hoard; horde ' is the correct pair of homophones to fill in the blanks.

58

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.

The cops jumped _______ the boundary wall to reach the other side.

  1. ((a))

    upon

  2. ((b))

    across

  3. ((c))

    on

  4. ((d))

    from

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Answer: ((b))

across

The correct solution is option 2 i.e. ‘across’.

Key Points:- 

  • The given options are prepositions which are short words that usually stand in front of nouns.
  • 'upon' is the more formal term for on, especially in abstract senses.
  • 'across' means from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.).
  • 'on' means physically in contact with and supported by.
  • 'from' indicates the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.
  • In the sentence, 'across' is the correct preposition because the cops jump from one side of the wall to the other side.

So, the correct solution is, The cops jumped across the boundary wall to reach the other side. 

Hinglish

  • दिए गए विकल्प पूर्वसर्ग हैं जो छोटे शब्द हैं जो आमतौर पर संज्ञा के सामने खड़े होते हैं।
  • 'Upon' on के लिए अधिक औपचारिक शब्द है, खासकर अमूर्त इंद्रियों में।
  • 'Across' का अर्थ है एक तरफ से दूसरी तरफ (एक जगह, क्षेत्र, आदि)।
  • 'On' का अर्थ शारीरिक रूप से संपर्क में है और इसके द्वारा समर्थित है।
  • 'From' अंतरिक्ष में उस बिंदु को इंगित करता है जिस पर एक यात्रा, गति या क्रिया शुरू होती है।
  • वाक्य में, 'across' सही पूर्वसर्ग है क्योंकि पुलिस दीवार के एक तरफ से दूसरी तरफ कूदती है।

तो, सही समाधान है, The cops jumped across the boundary wall to reach the other side.

59

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.

Radha is leaving town on Saturday. She _______ got admission in Delhi University.

  1. ((a))

    quickly

  2. ((b))

    carefully

  3. ((c))

    finally

  4. ((d))

    early

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Answer: ((c))

finally

The correct solution is option 3 i.e. finally

The meaning of the given words are:

  • quickly means at a fast speed; rapidly.
  • carefully means in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously.
  • finally means after a long time, typically when there has been difficulty or delay.
  • early means happening or done before the usual or expected time.

Here in the sentence, it says that Radha is leaving the town because she got admission. Getting admission is a long process. So, 'finally' is the correct preposition.

60

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

Our captain was ____ first in the seeding and our other two players seventh and ninth.

  1. ((a))

    No article required 

  2. ((b))

    an

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    a

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Answer: ((a))

No article required 

The correct solution is option 1 i.e. ‘No article required’.

  • Articles are: ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’. ‘A’ and ‘An’ are definite articles whereas ‘The’ is an indefinite article.
  • ‘An’ is used before the word which starts with a vowel i.e. ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ whereas ‘A’ is used before the word which starts with a consonant.
  • ‘The’ is a definite article which introduces a noun phrase and implies thing already mentioned or common knowledge.
  • 'No article' is the correct solution because here article is already used before 'seeding'. There won't be any article before 'first' for the sentence to be grammatically correct.

So, the correct sentence is, Our captain was first in the seeding and our other two players seventh and ninth.

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