English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'A' 

Key Points

• Let us explore the marked option:-
• 'approach near': It is a superfluous structure as climb means 'come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time'. hence, 'near' will not be necessary.
• ​The correct phrase will be 'approach to'.
• When we use a sentence that has ‘approach’, avoid mentioning ‘near’. It is a redundant word.
• For Example- The mother approached near him for work.
• Here, the word ‘near’ can be omitted and the sentence can be written as- The mother approached him for work.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: The approach to his house was free, and he loved to pass through the city unattended and to pay unexpected visits to his friends.

 

Additional Information  

• free: able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.
• unattended: not noticed or dealt with.
• unexpected: not expected or regarded as likely to happen.

 

Important Points 

• ​Superfluous means "more than required" -Use it when pointing out something that could be removed without detracting from the quality of something.

The correct answer is 'packaging'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses how companies attract customers through various methods.
• The appropriate noun should indicate a visual and appealing element that attracts consumers' attention.
• "Packaging" fits well as it denotes the design and presentation of the product, which aligns with the context of influencing consumers' purchase decisions.
• Other options ("nutrition", "production", "advertisement", "marketing") do not fit the context of visual and appealing design.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's (B) ________ to purchase. In addition, companies often use (C) ________ data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the (D) ________ but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the (E) ________ of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) ________ friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Nutrition (पोषण): "Nutrition" means the intake of food in relation to the body’s dietary needs, which does not fit the context of attractive visual design.
• Production (उत्पादन): "Production" means the process of manufacturing or creating a product, which does not reflect the visual aspect aimed at consumers.
• Advertisement (विज्ञापन): "Advertisement" means a public promotion of some product or service, which is not specifically referring to the design of product packaging.
• Marketing (विपणन): "Marketing" means the action or business of promoting and selling products, which includes packaging but is broader in scope.

The correct answer is 'decision'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses how companies attract customers through various methods such as design, color, and overall presentation of a product.
• The appropriate noun should indicate the action taken by the consumer influenced by these aspects.
• "Decision" fits well as it denotes the consumer's choice to purchase the product, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("need", "hesitation", "refusal", "strategy") do not fit the context of describing the consumer's action influenced by the packaging.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's decision to purchase. In addition, companies often use (C) ________ data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the (D) ________ but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the (E) ________ of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) ________ friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Need (आवश्यकता): "Need" means requirement, which does not directly align with the context of making a choice to purchase.
• Hesitation (संकोच): "Hesitation" means a pause due to uncertainty, which does not align with the context of influencing a positive action.
• Refusal (अस्वीकार): "Refusal" means the act of declining, which is opposite to the context of making a purchase decision.
• Strategy (रणनीति): "Strategy" means a plan of action, which is not directly related to the consumer's action to purchase.

The correct answer is 'scientific'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses how companies collect and utilize data to improve their packaging designs and marketing strategies.
• The appropriate adjective should indicate the reliable and methodical nature of the data used.
• "Scientific" fits well as it denotes data that is collected through systematic and empirical methods, aligning with the context of companies making informed decisions.
• Other options ("traditional", "speculative", "anecdotal", "irrelevant") do not fit the context of describing reliable and data-driven decisions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's decision to purchase. In addition, companies often use scientific data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the (D) ________ but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the (E) ________ of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) ________ friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Traditional (पारंपरिक): "Traditional" means something that is long-established, which does not align with the context of utilizing modern and reliable data methods.
• Speculative (काल्पनिक): "Speculative" means based on conjecture rather than knowledge, which does not indicate reliable or systematic data.
• Anecdotal (किस्सागोई): "Anecdotal" means based on personal accounts rather than facts or research, which contrasts with systematic and empirical data.
• Irrelevant (अप्रासंगिक): "Irrelevant" means not connected with something, which is the opposite of the intended meaning of useful and suitable data for decision-making.

The correct answer is 'shelves'.

 

Key Points

• The passage is discussing the visibility and attractiveness of product packaging to consumers.
• Packaged products are typically placed on store "shelves" where consumers can see and select them.
• "Shelves" fits well as it denotes the location where products are displayed in stores, making it appropriate for this context.
• Other options ("production", "office", "factory", "restaurants") do not align with the context of consumer visibility and product placement.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's decision to purchase. In addition, companies often use scientific data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the shelves but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the (E) ________ of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) ________ friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Production (उत्पादन): "Production" refers to the creation or manufacturing of goods, which does not align with the context of displaying products.
• Office (कार्यालय): "Office" is a place of business or administrative work, which is not relevant to the display and sale of products.
• Factory (कारखाना): "Factory" is a place where products are manufactured, which does not align with the consumer-facing context of the passage.
• Restaurants (रेस्टोरेंट): "Restaurants" are places where food is served, not where product packaging is displayed to attract consumers.

The correct answer is 'recyclability'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the importance of packaging in attracting customers to food production companies.
• Companies not only focus on the design but also on the environmental impact of their packaging.
• "Recyclability" fits well as it addresses the need for environmentally friendly packaging materials.
• Other options ("longevity", "shape", "size", "functionality") do not emphasize the environmental aspect as clearly.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's decision to purchase. In addition, companies often use scientific data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the shelves but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the recyclability of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) ________ friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Longevity (दीर्घायु): "Longevity" means long life or duration, which does not specifically address the environmental aspect of packaging.
• Shape (आकृति): "Shape" refers to the form of an object, which does not emphasize the eco-friendly nature of packaging.
• Size (आकार): "Size" refers to the dimensions of the packaging, which is not primarily concerned with its environmental impact.
• Functionality (कार्यप्रणाली): "Functionality" means the quality of being suited to serve a purpose well, which does not specifically emphasize environmental friendliness.

The correct answer is 'eco'.

 

Key Points

• The passage mentions that companies aim to use materials that protect the product and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
• The appropriate adjective should indicate environmental friendliness.
• "Eco" is a prefix commonly used to describe things that are environmentally friendly or sustainable.
• Other options ("fashion", "consumer", "mind", "user") do not align with the context of environmental friendliness.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: Food production companies are constantly looking for ways to attract customers, and one of the most effective methods is through eye-catching packaging. The design, colour, and overall presentation of a product can significantly influence a consumer's decision to purchase. In addition, companies often use scientific data to fine-tune their packaging designs and marketing strategies. This ensures that the products not only stand out on the shelves but also resonate with the target audience. Another important factor is the recyclability of the packaging. Companies aim to use materials that protect the product and are (F) eco friendly to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

 

Additional Information

• Fashion (फ़ैशन): "Fashion" refers to current styles or trends, which does not relate to environmental friendliness.
• Consumer (उपभोक्ता): "Consumer" refers to a person who purchases goods, which does not indicate environmental friendliness.
• Mind (मन): "Mind" refers to a person's thoughts or intellect, which does not relate to environmental friendliness.
• User (उपयोगकर्ता): "User" refers to a person who uses a product, which does not indicate environmental friendliness.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentences is the use of articles before the word "author."
• Option 1 is correct because "the author" specifies a particular author of the novel, making the sentence clear and grammatically correct.
• Option 2 is incorrect because "an author" implies one of possibly many authors of the novel, which can be ambiguous if the novel has only one author.
• Option 3 is incorrect because "a author" should be "an author" due to the vowel sound at the beginning of "author."
• Option 4 is incorrect because it lacks an article before "author," which makes the sentence grammatically incomplete.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "I would love to meet the author of this novel."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I would love to meet the author of this novel." – This sentence is correct and specifies a particular author.
• Option 2: "I would love to meet an author of this novel." – This sentence is ambiguous and implies there could be multiple authors.
• Option 3: "I would love to meet a author of this novel." – This sentence is incorrect due to the use of "a" instead of "an."
• Option 4: "I would love to meet author of this novel." – This sentence is incorrect as it lacks an article before "author."
• Option 5: "All are correct." – This option is incorrect because only Option 1 is correct.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. QSRP.

Key Points

• From Q it is clear that it is the introductory sentence because it is independent of other sentences and introduces the central idea. S is next as it gives further information about Q. ‘S and R’ are a mandatory pair as R completes S.
• Hence we can conclude that the correct structuring is QSRP and can be read as “The dark side of junk foods is not an unknown fact. Not only do they add inches to your waistline, but scientists and researchers have also indicated through various studies that junk food can actually cause serious damage to your brain. The worrying bit is that regular consumption of junk food even for few days can lead to a mental meltdown.”

The correct answer is option 4, i.e., CDAB.

Key Points

• Among the given set of sentences, ‘C’ is the starting sentence as it introduces a central idea about the video released by NTU.
• ‘D’ follows ‘C’ as it completes ‘C’ by discussing the video released by the NTU.
• ‘A’ and ‘B’ further follows the same idea respectively.
• Moreover, once we know that ‘C’ is the introductory sentence, we can mark option 4 as our answer as there is only option starting with c.
• Thus, making the order of the rearranged sentence as CDAB making option 4 as the correct answer.

Hence, the passage can be correctly written as Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has released a video showing an autonomous robot assembling furniture giant Ikea's chair in 8 minutes 55 seconds. The robot, powered by NTU-coded algorithms, comprises a 3D camera and two robotic arms featuring grippers to pick up objects. Prior to the assembly, the robot took 11 minutes and 21 seconds to plan the motion pathways.

The correct answer is- 'She crossed that channel on 4^th Nov 1989.'

Key Points  

• Option 1 is incorrect.
• Have is used with the pronouns I, you, we, and they, while has is used with he, she, and it.
• Example: I have played with her.
• Thus, 'has' needs to be replaced by 'have'.
• Correct Sentence: I have written that paper for more than seven hours.
• Option 2 is incorrect.
• The subject "most people" is a plural subject, so we need a plural helping verb (know) with it.
• Example: Most people are using email instead of writing letters.
• Correct Sentence: It is a place where most people know each other.
• Option 3 is incorrect.
• The present perfect is often used for an action that started at some time in the past and is still continuing now.
• The present perfect is formed using the construction "Subject + has/have + V3."
• Example: He has not received the phone.​
• ​So, we need to replace "took" with "taken."
• Correct Sentence: He has taken a train to reach her mother.
• Option 4 is correct.
• It correctly follows the structure of a Simple Past Tense: Subject + V2 + Object
• Example: We left the city on time.
• So, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: She crossed that channel on 4^th Nov 1989.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Let us explore the grammatical errors in the sentences:
• In Option 2, the use of the phrase 'This night' is incorrect.
• The correct phrase is 'Tonight'.
• Thus, the sentence should be 'Tonight we have an appointment at a big restaurant for a corporate meeting'.
• In Option 1, the sentence is correct as given.
• In Option 3, the sentence is correct as given.
• In Option 4, the sentence is correct as given.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is A-E.

Key Points

• Part A states 'Those who sleep with dogs​​' and part E states 'will rise with flea'.
• The phrase used means people must be cautious of the company they keep as it will affect their reputation.
• Here, 'dogs' is used to refer to the kind of company with low status and 'fleas' refers to how a typical kind of company will affect us in future.
• There is only one correct combination in the given options i.e. A-E is the correct combination.

The correct sentence is*,* A*-E:*** Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas.

Additional Information

Let us see the meanings of the other words:

The correct answer is B-E and A-F​.

Key Points

• There are two correct combinations in the given options to form a meaningful sentence.
• Part B and part E should join conceptually. Part B states 'They wish that prices' and part E completes the sentence stating 'would go down'.
• B-E tells us that everyone wishes for prices to drop. So, B-E is the correct combination.
• Part A and part F should join conceptually. Part A states 'The pollutants diffuse' and part F completes the sentence stating 'into the soil'.
• In A-F, the word diffuse means 

spread out over a large area; not concentrated. Here, it's said that pollutants in soil spread over a wide area. 

So, A-F is the correct combination.

The correct sentences are:

• B-E: They wish that prices would decline.
• A-F: The pollutants diffuse into the soil.

The correct answer is B-D and C-F.

Key Points

• There are two correct combinations in the given options to form a meaningful sentence.
• Part B and part D should join conceptually. Part B state 'They haven't produced any credible​' and part D completes the sentence stating 'evidence for convicting him'.
• B-D, the word credible means able to be believed; convincing and convicting means to declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury. Here, it's said that they were not able to declare him guilty due to a lack of convincing evidence. So, B-D is the correct combination.
• Part C and part F should join conceptually.  Part C states 'The training aeroplane​' and part F completes the sentence stating 'has dual controls'.
• In C-F, aeroplane and its controls belong to the same context.  So, C-F is the correct combination.

The correct sentences are:

• B-D: They haven't produced any credible evidence for convicting him.
• C-F: The training aeroplane has dual controls.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage mentions several measures taken by the local government to address tourist-related issues.
• These include establishing designated photography zones, offering cultural sensitivity workshops, introducing community ambassadors, and temporarily barricading residential streets.
• Banning tourists from entering Intramuros is not mentioned as a measure taken by the local government.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Additional Information

• Designated photography zones: These zones help manage tourist activity without disrupting pedestrian flow.
• Cultural sensitivity workshops: These workshops educate tour guides on respecting local customs and privacy.
• Community ambassadors: Residents trained to manage tourists and promote respectful behavior.
• Temporary barricading: Residential streets are temporarily barricaded during peak tourist hours to reduce congestion.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Tourists congregating in narrow alleyways of Intramuros disrupt the daily lives of residents.
• Residents experience inconvenience as tourists often gather in these areas.
• Daily activities of locals are impacted by the presence of tourists eager to take photos.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

• Designated photography zones: An initiative to reduce the inconvenience caused to residents by tourists.
• Cultural sensitivity workshops: Educating tour guides to respect local customs and privacy.
• Community ambassadors: Residents trained to manage tourists and promote respectful behavior.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Statement 1: The local government has punished individuals who enter private courtyards without permission.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage does not mention any punitive measures taken by the local government against individuals who enter private courtyards without permission.
• Statement 2: The number of tourists in Manila has remained constant over the years.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage indicates that there has been a dramatic surge in tourism in Manila.
• Statement 3: Cultural sensitivity workshops are offered to residents.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage mentions that cultural sensitivity workshops are being offered to tour guides, not residents.
• Statement 4: The barricading of residential streets has reduced congestion.
• This statement is correct as the passage mentions that the temporary barricading of certain residential streets has effectively reduced congestion.
• Statement 5: There are no complaints from residents about the influx of tourists.
• This statement is incorrect as the passage clearly states that many residents have complained about the disruptions caused by tourists.

​Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘The barricading of residential streets has reduced congestion’.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: Many residents have complained about tourists entering their private courtyards without permission.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the context provided in the passage.
• Statement B: Designated photography zones have created more privacy issues for the residents.
• The passage mentions that designated photography zones have been established to help manage tourism impact, but it does not claim that these zones have created more privacy issues for the residents.
• Statement C: Temporarily barricading residential streets has been a controversial solution.
• This statement is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the passage about the controversy surrounding the temporary barricading of streets.
• Hence, the statement B is identified as incorrect in the context of the passage.
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Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only B’.

The correct answer is 'enacted'.

 

Key Points

• The word "enacted" means to make (a bill or other proposal) law. (अधिनियमित)
• In the context of the passage, the local government has taken legal steps or established rules to address the issues caused by tourism.
• The other options: "planned," "overlooked," "ignored," and "rejected" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: To address these issues, the local government has enacted several measures.

Additional Information

• Planned (योजना बनाई): means deciding on and arranging in advance.
• Overlooked (नज़रअंदाज किया): means failing to notice something.
• Ignored (अनदेखा करना): means refusing to take notice of or acknowledge.
• Rejected (अस्वीकृत किया): means dismissing as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.