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Question 241

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it or not. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

I can't confirm (A)/ if he has (B)/ left the building (C)/ or he is still inside. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No Error

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the conjunction "if" instead of "whether."
  • In formal English, "whether" is preferred over "if" when a sentence presents two or more alternatives or a choice (often indicated by the presence of "or").
  • The sentence presents two possibilities: he has left the building or he is still inside. Therefore, "whether" is the grammatically appropriate choice.
  • Thus, the error is located in part B of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

 

Correct Sentence: "I can't confirm whether he has left the building or he is still inside."

 

Additional Information

  • A: "I can't confirm" – This part is grammatically correct as it introduces the uncertainty.
  • C: "left the building" – This part is grammatically correct, completing the first alternative.
  • D: "or he is still inside." – This part provides the second alternative and is grammatically sound.
  • No error – This option is incorrect because the use of "if" in a choice-based context is considered a stylistic or grammatical error in formal writing.
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Question 242

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it or not. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

When society requires (A)/ to be rebuilt, then there is (B)/ no use attempting to (C)/ rebuild it according to the old plan. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No Error

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

No Error

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence is grammatically correct as it stands.
  • Part A: "When society requires" uses the correct subject-verb agreement.
  • Part B: "to be rebuilt, then there is" correctly uses the passive infinitive "to be rebuilt" and the correlative structure "When... then".
  • Part C: "no use attempting to" correctly uses the idiomatic expression "no use" followed by a gerund or a participle phrase.
  • Part D: "rebuild it according to the old plan" is a standard prepositional phrase that completes the thought logically.
  • Since no grammatical errors are present, the answer is No Error.

Therefore, the correct answer is E.

 

Correct Sentence: "When society requires to be rebuilt, then there is no use attempting to rebuild it according to the old plan."

 

Additional Information

  • A: "When society requires" – "Requires" is an intransitive or transitive verb; here it functions correctly with the following infinitive.
  • B: "to be rebuilt, then there is" – The use of "then" after a "when" clause is common in logical or conditional statements for emphasis, though often optional.
  • C: "no use attempting to" – The phrase "there is no use [doing something]" is a standard English idiom.
  • D: "rebuild it according to the old plan." – "According to" is the correct compound preposition to indicate conformity.
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Question 243

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it or not. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

It is so late to (A)/ shut the stable (B)/ door after the horse (C)/ has been stolen. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No Error

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

  • The error lies in part A of the sentence. The word "so" should be replaced with "too."
  • The grammatical structure "too + adjective + to-infinitive" is used to indicate that something is more than what is desirable or possible for a certain action.
  • The sentence is a common English proverb: "It is too late to shut the stable door after the horse has been stolen," which means taking precautions after the damage is already done is useless.
  • Using "so" would typically require a "that" clause (e.g., "It is so late that we cannot shut the door"), which is not the structure used here.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

 

Correct Sentence: "It is too late to shut the stable door after the horse has been stolen."

 

Additional Information

  • B: "shut the stable" – This part is grammatically correct as it provides the verb and the object.
  • C: "door after the horse" – This part is grammatically correct, continuing the object and introducing the time clause.
  • D: "has been stolen." – This part uses the present perfect passive voice correctly to indicate an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.
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Question 244

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it or not. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

I think you'd (A)/ better tell us (B)/ as to why you're (C)/ asking these questions. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No Error

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option C.

 

Key Points

  • The error lies in part C of the sentence due to the redundant use of the phrase "as to."
  • The phrase "as to" is often unnecessary before interrogative adverbs like why, how, where, or when, especially after verbs like tell, explain, discuss, or ask.
  • The verb "tell" should be followed directly by the clause it introduces. Therefore, "tell us why" is the grammatically correct and more concise form.
  • Removing "as to" ensures the sentence flows naturally without unnecessary wordiness.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

 

Correct Sentence: "I think you'd better tell us why you're asking these questions."

 

Additional Information

  • A: "I think you'd" – This is correct; "you'd" is a contraction for "you had" in the context of the idiom "had better."
  • B: "better tell us" – This is correct; "had better" is followed by the bare infinitive (tell).
  • D: "asking these questions." – This part is grammatically correct as it completes the present continuous structure "you are asking."
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Question 245

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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it or not. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

Mishaps are like knives (A)/ that either serve us (B)/ or as we grasp cut us (C)/ them by the handle or blade. (D)

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    No Error

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The error lies in part C of the sentence due to improper sentence structure and a lack of parallelism.
  • The sentence uses the correlative conjunction "either... or." For the sentence to be grammatically correct and balanced, the elements following "either" and "or" should be parallel.
  • In part B, "either" is followed by the verb phrase "serve us." Therefore, "or" should be followed directly by the verb phrase "cut us."
  • The phrase "as we grasp" is a subordinate clause that should be placed after the verb it modifies to maintain the flow and clarity of the comparison.
  • The correct sequence should be "or cut us as we grasp," making part C the erroneous section.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

 

Correct Sentence: "Mishaps are like knives that either serve us or cut us as we grasp them by the handle or blade."

 

Additional Information

  • A: "Mishaps are like knives" – This part is grammatically correct, establishing the simile.
  • B: "that either serve us" – This part is correct and sets up the first half of the "either... or" construction.
  • D: "them by the handle or blade." – This part is correct as it provides the object "them" (referring to knives) and the prepositional phrase.
  • Parallelism: In English grammar, parallelism is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making each compared item follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a smoother writing style.
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Question 246

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In the following sentence, 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 the alternative that indicates 'No improvement'.

My mother will start weeping as soon as she will see me.

  1. AOption (a)

    As long as she will see me

  2. BOption (b)

    As soon as she sees me

  3. COption (c)

    As soon as she saw me

  4. DOption (d)

    As far as she saw me

  5. EOption (e)

    No Improvement 

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

As soon as she sees me

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence describes a future action, where the main clause is in the future tense ("will start weeping").
  • In English grammar, time clauses (introduced by conjunctions like as soon as, when, until, before, after) do not use the future tense even if the main action is in the future.
  • Instead, the simple present tense is used in these time clauses to refer to future time.
  • Therefore, "as soon as she will see me" must be changed to "as soon as she sees me."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "My mother will start weeping as soon as she sees me."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "As long as she will see me" – This incorrectly uses the future tense "will see" in a subordinate clause and changes the meaning of the conjunction.
  • Option 3: "As soon as she saw me" – This uses the past tense, which is inconsistent with the future tense ("will start") used in the main clause.
  • Option 4: "As far as she saw me" – "As far as" is typically used to denote distance or extent, and the past tense is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • No Improvement – This is incorrect because the original sentence contains a tense error in the time clause.
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Question 247

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In the following sentence, 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 the alternative that indicates 'No improvement'.

We shall light the fire when it gets cold.

  1. AOption (a)

    when it got cold

  2. BOption (b)

    when it had got cold 

  3. COption (c)

    while it was cold

  4. DOption (d)

    when it get cold

  5. EOption (e)

    No Improvement

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

No Improvement

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence follows the correct grammatical rule for future time clauses.
  • When a sentence refers to a future action using a time conjunction like "when," "before," "after," "until," or "as soon as," the main clause uses the future tense, while the time clause uses the simple present tense.
  • In the given sentence, "We shall light the fire" is the main clause (future tense), and "when it gets cold" is the time clause (simple present tense).
  • The subject "it" is singular, so the singular verb "gets" is correctly used.
  • Thus, the underlined part is grammatically correct and requires no improvement.

Therefore, the correct answer is No Improvement.

 

Correct Sentence: "We shall light the fire when it gets cold."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "when it got cold" – This uses the past tense, which is inconsistent with the future tense "shall light."
  • Option 2: "when it had got cold" – This uses the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action completed before another past action, not a future one.
  • Option 3: "while it was cold" – This suggests a continuous state in the past, which does not fit the context of a future intention.
  • Option 4: "when it get cold" – This is grammatically incorrect because the singular subject "it" requires the singular verb "gets."
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Question 248

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In the following question, two columns are given containing three phrases each, In the first column, the phrases are A, B, and C, and in the second column, the phrases are D, E, and F. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, select 'None of these' as your answer.

Column (A)Column (B)
(A) She felt it was nice to meet someone(D) prevent the witness from talking.
(B) He knew what he had to do to(E) because his car broke down.
(C) He had to take the bus(F) who shared the same goals and values as her.
  1. AOption (a)

    B-E

  2. BOption (b)

    C-D

  3. COption (c)

    A-F

  4. DOption (d)

    A-E

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-F

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A-F.'

Key Points

  • From the given options, only the combination of phrases 'A-F' creates a correct sentence.
  • Let's look at the sentences:
  • 'A-F' means She felt it was nice to meet someone who shared the same goals and values as her.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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Question 249

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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (A)?

  1. AOption (a)

    hinder

  2. BOption (b)

    suppress

  3. COption (c)

    curtail

  4. DOption (d)

    undermine

  5. EOption (e)

    elevate

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

elevate

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'elevate'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence explains how the introduction of cobots transforms manufacturing floors by working safely alongside humans and increasing or boosting overall production efficiency.
  • The verb filling blank (A) follows "and" in parallel with "work safely alongside humans", taking "production efficiency" as its direct object. It must convey a positive improvement or rise in efficiency.
  • "Elevate" means to raise to a more important or higher degree, level, or position, making it the appropriate fit.
  • Other options ("hinder", "suppress", "curtail", "undermine") carry negative connotations meaning to obstruct, hold back, reduce, or weaken, which directly contradicts the advantageous impact of cobots.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

 

Additional Information

  • Hinder (बाधा डालना/रोकना): Create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
  • Suppress (दबाना/दमन करना): Forcibly put an end to; prevent the development, action, or expression of.
  • Curtail (घटाना/कम करना): Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
  • Undermine (दुर्बल करना/कमज़ोर करना): Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually.
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Question 250

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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (B)?

  1. AOption (a)

    induce

  2. BOption (b)

    incite

  3. COption (c)

    curb

  4. DOption (d)

    aggravate

  5. EOption (e)

    multiply

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

curb

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'curb'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence discusses the health and ergonomic advantages of integrating collaborative robots, specifically how taking over monotonous tasks helps to reduce, limit, or control repetitive strain injuries among human workers.
  • The verb filling blank (B) takes "repetitive strain injuries" as its object and must denote restraining, decreasing, or putting a check on physical harm.
  • "Curb" means to restrain or keep in check; to limit or reduce, making "curb repetitive strain injuries" the appropriate choice.
  • Other options ("induce", "incite", "aggravate", "multiply") mean to bring about, provoke, make worse/worsen, or increase significantly in number, which directly contradicts the safety and health benefits of cobots.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) curb repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

 

Additional Information

  • Induce (प्रेरित करना/उत्पन्न करना): Succeed in persuading or leading someone to do something; bring about or give rise to.
  • Incite (उकसाना/भड़काना): Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
  • Aggravate (और बिगाड़ना/भड़काना): Make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.
  • Multiply (बढ़ाना/गुणा करना): Increase or cause to increase greatly in number or quantity.
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Question 251

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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (C)?

  1. AOption (a)

    weigh

  2. BOption (b)

    discard

  3. COption (c)

    ignore

  4. DOption (d)

    forfeit

  5. EOption (e)

    overlook

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

weigh

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'weigh'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence explains that because deploying automated systems requires significant capital investment, smaller businesses need to evaluate, assess, or deliberate on large upfront costs carefully before investing.
  • The verb filling blank (C) pairs with the adverb "carefully" and takes "large upfront expenditures" as its direct object, requiring a word meaning to assess or ponder.
  • "Weigh" means to assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action; to consider carefully, making "weigh large upfront expenditures carefully" the appropriate fit.
  • Other options ("discard", "ignore", "forfeit", "overlook") mean to throw away, pay no attention to, lose as a penalty, or fail to notice, which does not fit the context of careful financial deliberation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) curb repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) weigh large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

 

Additional Information

  • Discard (फेंक देना/त्यागना): Get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable.
  • Ignore (अनदेखा करना): Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
  • Forfeit (गंवा देना/जब्त होना): Lose or be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing.
  • Overlook (नज़रअंदाज़ करना): Fail to notice; ignore or disregard.
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Question 252

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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (D)?

  1. AOption (a)

    adapt

  2. BOption (b)

    succumb

  3. COption (c)

    surrender

  4. DOption (d)

    decline

  5. EOption (e)

    submit

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

adapt

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'adapt'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence explains that factories must provide technical reskilling programs so that workers can adjust to, familiarize themselves with, and successfully use digital diagnostic interfaces.
  • The verb filling blank (D) pairs with the preposition "to" and must mean to adjust or become accustomed to new conditions or technologies.
  • "Adapt" means to become adjusted to new conditions or modify one's behavior/skills to suit a new environment, making "adapt to digital diagnostic interfaces" the contextually and grammatically correct choice.
  • Other options ("succumb", "surrender", "decline", "submit") mean to yield, give up in defeat, deteriorate/refuse, or yield to authority, which does not fit the purpose of workforce reskilling.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) curb repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) weigh large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) adapt to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

 

Additional Information

  • Succumb (झुक जाना/शिकार होना): Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
  • Surrender (आत्मसमर्पण करना): Stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
  • Decline (कम होना/अस्वीकार करना): Diminish in strength or quality; politely refuse.
  • Submit (प्रस्तुत करना/झुकना): Yield to a superior force or to the authority/will of another person.
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Question 253

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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (E)?

  1. AOption (a)

    seamless

  2. BOption (b)

    counterproductive

  3. COption (c)

    beneficial

  4. DOption (d)

    constructive

  5. EOption (e)

    advantageous

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

counterproductive

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'counterproductive'.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence warns about the negative risk of neglecting workforce training: "operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________."
  • The adjective filling blank (E) is joined by "and" to "disorderly", requiring a negative term that describes an outcome defeating the intended purpose or hindering productivity.
  • "Counterproductive" means having the opposite of the desired effect, which accurately captures how poorly trained transitions backfire and harm operations.
  • Other options ("seamless", "beneficial", "constructive", "advantageous") carry positive meanings (smooth, helpful, useful, or favorable), which contradicts the warning about overlooked training.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) curb repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) weigh large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) adapt to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) counterproductive. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

 

Additional Information

  • Seamless (सहज/निर्बाध): Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
  • Beneficial (लाभकारी/फायदेमंद): Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
  • Constructive (रचनात्मक): Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.
  • Advantageous (लाभप्रद): Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness.
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Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) ________ production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) ________ repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks.

By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) ________ large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) ________ to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) ________. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank labelled as (F)?

  1. AOption (a)

    chaotic

  2. BOption (b)

    sluggish

  3. COption (c)

    volatile

  4. DOption (d)

    fragile

  5. EOption (e)

    productive

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

productive

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'productive'.

 

Key Points

  • The concluding sentence emphasizes the positive outcome when human-robot collaboration is well-managed: "makes modern factories safer and far more (F) ________."
  • The adjective filling blank (F) is coordinated with "safer" by the conjunction "and", requiring a positive attribute related to efficiency, output, and success in manufacturing.
  • "Productive" means achieving or producing a significant amount or result; yielding good or useful results, making "far more productive" the appropriate fit.
  • Other options ("chaotic", "sluggish", "volatile", "fragile") carry negative connotations meaning disordered, slow/inactive, unstable, or easily broken, which contradicts the stated benefit under proper management.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

 

Complete Passage: The introduction of collaborative robots, or cobots, is transforming modern assembly lines and manufacturing floors. Unlike traditional industrial machines that operate behind safety cages, cobots use advanced sensors to work safely alongside humans and (A) elevate production efficiency. This technological integration helps manufacturers (B) curb repetitive strain injuries while maintaining high precision in assembly tasks. By taking over monotonous and hazardous duties, automated systems free human workers to focus on quality control and complex troubleshooting. However, deploying automated hardware requires significant capital investment, leading small enterprises to (C) weigh large upfront expenditures carefully. Furthermore, factories must provide technical reskilling programs to ensure workers can (D) adapt to digital diagnostic interfaces. If workforce training is overlooked, operational transitions risk becoming disorderly and (E) counterproductive. When managed well, human-robot collaboration makes modern factories safer and far more (F) productive.

 

Additional Information

  • Chaotic (अव्यवस्थित/अराजक): In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
  • Sluggish (सुस्त/धीमा): Slow-moving or inactive.
  • Volatile (परिवर्तनशील/अस्थिर): Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
  • Fragile (नाजुक/भंगुर): Easily broken or damaged.
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Question 255

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Directions

In the following sentence, four words given in bold are marked as A, B, C, and D, which are possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If no interchange is required, mark option 5 i.e., "No interchange required" as your answer.

The attorney's goal was to acquit (A) the clearly guilty (B) defendant, even though the evidence threatened to prosecute (C) the truly innocent (D) party.​

  1. AOption (a)

    A-D

  2. BOption (b)

    B-C

  3. COption (c)

    A-C

  4. DOption (d)

    B-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A-C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

  • Acquit means to officially declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge. It logically fits with the innocent party.
  • Prosecute means to officially charge or bring legal proceedings against someone. It logically fits with the guilty defendant.
  • Therefore, acquit (A) and prosecute (C) should be interchanged.
  • After the interchange, the sentence becomes: "The attorney's goal was to prosecute the clearly guilty defendant, even though the evidence threatened to acquit the truly innocent party."
  • This creates the appropriate relationship between the legal actions and the descriptions of the parties.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • Acquit: To officially declare someone not guilty of a criminal offence. Example: The court acquitted the defendant due to insufficient evidence.
  • Prosecute: To bring legal proceedings against someone for a criminal offence. Example: The state decided to prosecute the accused for fraud.
  • Guilty: Responsible for committing an offence. Example: The jury found the defendant guilty.
  • Innocent: Not guilty of an offence or wrongdoing. Example: The evidence proved that the accused was innocent.
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Question 256

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Directions

In the following sentence, four words given in bold are marked as A, B, C, and D, which are possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If no interchange is required, mark option 5 i.e., "No interchange required" as your answer.

The investor plans to residential (A) the outdated appraise (B) complex and accurately commercial (C) the newly built renovate (D) units.​

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B and C-D

  2. BOption (b)

    A-C

  3. COption (c)

    B-D

  4. DOption (d)

    A-D and B-C

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

A-D and B-C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

  • Residential and commercial are adjectives, while appraise and renovate are verbs. The sentence requires verbs after "plans to" and "accurately".
  • Appraise means to assess the value or condition of something. It should describe the investor's action toward the newly built units.
  • Renovate means to repair or improve something. It should describe the investor's action toward the outdated complex.
  • Therefore, residential (A) and renovate (D) should be interchanged, and appraise (B) and commercial (C) should be interchanged.
  • The corrected sentence becomes: "The investor plans to renovate the outdated commercial complex and accurately appraise the newly built residential units."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

  • Renovate: To repair, restore, or improve a building or structure. Example: The owners plan to renovate the old apartment building.
  • Appraise: To assess the value or quality of something. Example: The expert was asked to appraise the property.
  • Commercial: Related to business or trade. Example: The area contains several commercial buildings.
  • Residential: Related to houses or places where people live. Example: The company developed a new residential complex.
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Question 257

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Directions

In the following sentence, four words given in bold are marked as A, B, C, and D, which are possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If no interchange is required, mark option 5 i.e., "No interchange required" as your answer.

The board voted to liquidate (A) the profitable (B) startup, while deciding to acquire (C) their own insolvent (D) subsidiaries.​

  1. AOption (a)

    A-B

  2. BOption (b)

    A-C

  3. COption (c)

    B-D

  4. DOption (d)

    C-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

B-D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

  • Liquidate means to close down or sell off the assets of a business. It is generally more logical to liquidate an insolvent company rather than a profitable one.
  • Acquire means to obtain or take ownership of a company or business. A profitable startup would be a more logical acquisition target than an insolvent one.
  • Therefore, profitable (B) and insolvent (D) should be interchanged.
  • The corrected sentence becomes: "The board voted to liquidate the insolvent startup, while deciding to acquire their own profitable subsidiaries."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

  • Liquidate: To close a business and sell its assets, usually to settle debts. Example: The company was forced to liquidate after accumulating heavy losses.
  • Acquire: To obtain or gain ownership of something, especially a company. Example: The corporation plans to acquire a smaller technology firm.
  • Profitable: Producing a financial gain or profit. Example: The subsidiary has become highly profitable.
  • Insolvent: Unable to pay debts when they become due. Example: The insolvent company was unable to meet its financial obligations.
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Question 258

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Directions

In the following sentence, four words given in bold are marked as A, B, C, and D, which are possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If no interchange is required, mark option 5 i.e., "No interchange required" as your answer.

Researchers worked for weeks to brittle (A) the prehistoric (B) skeleton, hoping to safely extract (C) the unearth (D) skull.

  1. AOption (a)

    A-D

  2. BOption (b)

    B-C

  3. COption (c)

    A-C

  4. DOption (d)

    B-D

  5. EOption (e)

    No interchange required

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A-D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

  • Brittle is an adjective meaning easily broken or fragile. It cannot function as the verb after "to" in "to brittle the skeleton."
  • Unearth is a verb meaning to dig up or discover something buried. It does not correctly modify the noun "skull" in the original sentence.
  • Extract is a verb meaning to remove or take something out. It correctly fits the phrase "safely extract the skull."
  • Therefore, brittle (A) and unearth (D) should be interchanged.
  • The corrected sentence becomes: "Researchers worked for weeks to unearth the prehistoric skeleton, hoping to safely extract the brittle skull."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

  • Unearth: To dig something out of the ground or discover something hidden. Example: Archaeologists unearthed an ancient temple.
  • Prehistoric: Relating to the period before written historical records existed. Example: The museum displays prehistoric fossils.
  • Extract: To remove or take something out. Example: The scientists extracted a fragment from the rock.
  • Brittle: Easily broken, cracked, or shattered. Example: The ancient bone had become extremely brittle.
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Question 259

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Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Sweet

A. The baker prepared a sweet cake for the birthday celebration.

B. The musician's sweet melody calmed everyone in the room.

C. The engineer used a sweet calculation to determine the bridge's load capacity.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    All A, B & C

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Both A & B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option B.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's first understand the meanings of the word "Sweet" in different contexts:

  • Sweet - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey. (मीठा)
  • For Example: The tea is too sweet for my taste.
  • Sweet - (of a sound) pleasing to the ear; melodious. (मधुर)
  • For Example: The birds sang a sweet song in the morning.
  • Sweet - (informal) pleasing or gratifying. (सुखद)
  • For Example: It was a sweet victory for the underdog team.

 

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

  • A. The baker prepared a sweet cake for the birthday celebration.
  • The word "sweet" is used correctly here. It describes the taste of the cake, which is expected to be sugary for a celebration.
  • B. The musician's sweet melody calmed everyone in the room.
  • The word "sweet" is used correctly here. It describes a melody that is pleasant and melodious to the ears.
  • C. The engineer used a sweet calculation to determine the bridge's load capacity.
  • The word "sweet" is used incorrectly here. Calculations are typically described as "precise," "accurate," "complex," or "rigorous." "Sweet" does not fit the technical or formal context of engineering calculations.
  • So, out of the given sentences, only A and B use the word "sweet" correctly.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & B."
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Question 260

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Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Plate

A. She placed the freshly baked bread on a clean plate.

B. The doctor asked the patient to undergo a plate examination to identify the infection.

C. The mechanic replaced the damaged clutch plate of the vehicle.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A & B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A & C

  5. EOption (e)

    All A, B & C

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both A & C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option D.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's first understand the meanings of the word "Plate" in different contexts:

  • Plate (Noun) - a flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served. (थाली)
  • For Example: She served the pasta on a large ceramic plate.
  • Plate (Noun) - a thin, flat sheet of metal or other material, typically one used as part of a machine or structure. (पट्टिका/प्लेट)
  • For Example: The armor was made of steel plates.
  • Plate (Noun) - in anatomy, a thin, flat structure or organ. (परत/पटल)

 

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

  • A. She placed the freshly baked bread on a clean plate.
  • The word "plate" is used correctly here. It refers to a flat dish used for serving food.
  • B. The doctor asked the patient to undergo a plate examination to identify the infection.
  • The word "plate" is used incorrectly here. In a medical context for identifying infections, a doctor would typically order a "blood" test, a "physical" examination, or perhaps a "culture" (which might use a Petri dish/plate, but the examination itself isn't called a "plate examination"). It is likely a confusion with "blood" or "X-ray".
  • C. The mechanic replaced the damaged clutch plate of the vehicle.
  • The word "plate" is used correctly here. A clutch plate is a specific mechanical component in a vehicle's transmission system.
  • So, out of the given sentences, only A and C use the word "plate" correctly.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

How should I prepare for English Comprehension in SBI Clerk?

Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.