English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: 'Option 4'.

Key Points

• The given phrase is: 'The two leaders had taken an unreserved'.
• The given sentence is in 'Present Perfect Tense'. So, the verb will be used according to it.
• So, replacing 'The two leaders had taken an unreserved' with 'The two leaders have taken an unreserved' will make the sentence correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'The two leaders have taken an unreserved'.

Correct sentence: The two leaders have taken an unreserved common position on terrorism and have pledged enhanced India - US cooperation in the Indo - Pacific region.

Additional Information

• 'The two leaders take an unreserved' is not correct here.
• 'The two leaders took an unreserved' is not correct here.
• 'The two leaders has taken an unreserved' is not correct here.

The correct answer is: 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The given phrase is: 'Simplest solution than this extravagant'.
• The given phrase has an error of 'Degrees of Adjective'.
• In 'Comparative Degree', we use 'than' to compare two or more things.
• So, replacing 'Simplest solution than this extravagant' with 'A simpler solution than this extravagant' will make the sentence correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'A simpler solution than this extravagant'.

Correct sentence: A Simpler solution than this extravagant method which you are suggesting should be found out.

Additional Information

• 'Simpler solution than this extravagant' is not correct in this context.
• 'The simplest solution than this extravagant' is not correct in this context.
• 'A simplest solution than this extravagant' is not correct in this context.

The correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Key Points

• The error lies in the incorrect verb form "got" after "couldn't."
• "Got" is the past tense form of "get," but the correct form in this context should be the base form "get."
• "Any sleep" is a more idiomatic and common expression than "some sleep" in this context.
• The phrase "couldn't get any sleep" effectively communicates the idea of being unable to sleep due to noise.
• The use of "couldn't" appropriately indicates the inability to achieve sleep.
• Hence the correct phrase is 'couldn't get any sleep'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2.'

 Additional Information

• "couldn't get some sleep": This option corrects the verb form to "get" but retains "some sleep," which is less common and slightly less idiomatic than "any sleep" in this context. However, it still corrects the main error of using "got."
• "couldn't got any sleep": "Couldn't got" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "couldn't get." Additionally, "any sleep" is a better choice than "some sleep" for this context.
• "couldn't gotten sleep": "Couldn't gotten" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "couldn't get." Additionally, "sleep" is used without an article ("any") which is needed to convey the meaning effectively.

The correct answer is: 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The given phrase is: 'into an experience close with prayer'.
• The underlined phrase has an error of the 'Usage of Preposition'.
• So, replacing 'into an experience close with prayer' with 'into an experience close to prayer' will make the sentence correct as 'close to' is used to suggest something is used.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'into an experience close to prayer'.

Correct sentence: The singer began his concert by chanting the Gayatri mantra turning it finally into an experience close to prayer.

Additional Information

• 'to an experience close with prayer' is not appropriate here.
• 'into an experience closing by prayer' is not appropriate here.
• 'to an experience closed by prayer' is not appropriate here.

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about school administrators who were keen or anxious to find an intention or opinion made to the parent's complaint about her child being harmed, or intimidated on the bus.
• Let us explore the highlighted words:
• Administrators - People responsible for carrying out the administration of a business or organization. (प्रणाली, व्‍यापार का प्रशासक, प्रबंधक)
• Eagre - There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• The ​correct spelling is 'Eager' which means Strongly wanting to do or have something. (उत्सुक, इच्छुक)
• Complaint - A statement that you are not satisfied with something. (शिकायत, असंतोष का कारण)
• Bullied - To use your strength or power to hurt or frighten somebody weaker or to make him or her do something. (अपने से कमज़ोर को धमकाकर कोई कार्य करवाना; उस पर रोब जमाना)

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: School administrators were eager to find a resolution to the parent's complaint about her child being bullied on the bus.

The correct answer is 'C.'

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about the valedictorian’s very inspiring beginning speech, and there was a general air of cheerfulness full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness at the event.
• Let us explore the highlighted words:
• Commencement - The beginning of something. (आरंभ, शुरुआत)
• Uplifting - Producing a feeling of hope and happiness. (आशा और ख़ुशी देने वाला)
• Exubarence - There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• The ​correct spelling is 'Exuberance' which means The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. (उल्‍लास, जीवंतता)
• Ceremony - A formal public or religious event. (औपचारिक सार्वजनिक समारोह अथवा धार्मिक अनुष्‍ठान)

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: The valedictorian’s commencement speech was very uplifting, and there was a general air of exuberance following the ceremony.

The correct answer is 'C.'

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about Amrita who wrote a letter showing very strong anger toward the manager of the restaurant because she was saddened or upset by the customer service she received.
• Let us explore the highlighted words:
• Disappointed - Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations. (विफलता या आशा के अनुरूप न होने के कारण निराश)
• Received - To experience a particular kind of treatment. (विशेष प्रकार का बरताव या सुलूक मिलना)
• Vehemant - There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• The ​correct spelling is 'Vehement' which means Showing very strong (often negative) feelings, especially anger. (भावना, विशेषतः क्रोध की दृष्टि से प्रचंड, उग्र)
• Restaurant - A place where you can buy and eat a meal. (रेस्‍तराँ, भोजनालय)

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: Because Amrita was disappointed in the customer service she received, she wrote a vehement letter to the manager of the restaurant.

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• The given sentence says that each of the company’s delivery drivers is capable, but the newest driver’s efficiency is being questioned after receiving several speeding official summons to appear before a court.
• Let us explore the highlighted words:
• Competant - There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• The ​correct spelling is 'Competent' which means Having the ability or skill needed for something. (सक्षम, योग्‍य)
• Efficiency - The state or quality of being efficient. (कार्यकुशलता, दक्षता, क्षमता)
• Receiving - To get or accept something that somebody sends or gives to you. (प्राप्‍त या स्‍वीकार करना)
• Citations - Official summons to appear before a court. (अदालत के समक्ष उपस्थित होने के लिए आधिकारिक सम्मन)

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: Each of the company’s delivery drivers is competent, but the newest driver’s efficiency is being questioned after receiving several speeding citations.

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• The given sentence says that many people who accept plants can perceive or feel things and pay attention to things such as music and the human voice.
• Let us explore the highlighted words:
• Beleive - There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• The ​correct spelling is 'Believe' which means To feel sure that something is true or that somebody is telling the truth. (विश्‍वास करना, सही मान लेना)
• Sentient - Having the ability to use your senses to see and to feel. (देखने एवं अनुभव करने के लिए अपनी क्षमता का उपयोग करनेवाला; सचेतन, संवेदनशील)
• Responsive - Paying attention to somebody or something and reacting suitably or positively. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु का ध्‍यान रखने वाला और उपयुक्त या अनुकूल प्रतिक्रिया करने वाला; प्रतिसंवेदी)
• Voice - The sounds that you make when you speak or sing; the ability to make these sounds. (बोलते या गाते समय निकलने वाली कंठस्‍वर, आवाज़, वाणी; ध्वनियाँ उत्‍पन्‍न करने की क्षमता, वाक्‌-शक्ति)

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: Many people believe plants to be sentient and responsive to things such as music and the human voice.

The correct answer is option 4, 'All A, B, and C'.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of "pitch":
• Pitch - to set up a tent or shelter or to throw something; in business, it often refers to making a presentation or proposal.
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: She gave her best pitch to the panel, hoping they would fund her startup.
• This sentence uses "pitch" in a business context, meaning a presentation or proposal, which is correct.
• Sentence B: The journalist pitched the idea of a new article to his editor.
• Here, "pitch" is used to describe proposing an idea, which is a correct usage in a professional context.
• Sentence C: They decided to pitch their tent by the riverside.
• This sentence uses "pitch" in its traditional sense of setting up a tent, which is correct.
• All sentences use "pitch" appropriately according to its various definitions.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "All A, B, and C."

The correct answer is option 3, 'Both B and C'.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of "cast":
• Cast - to throw something forcefully or to direct or send something in a particular direction; in entertainment, it means to assign roles to actors in a play, film, or show.
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The ship was held cast by the anchor chain.
• This sentence uses "cast" incorrectly, the correct word would be "fast" here..
• Sentence B: She cast her vote during the local election.
• This sentence uses "cast" in its traditional sense of "throwing" in a figurative way, as in casting a vote, which is a standard and correct use of the term.
• Sentence C: He can cast many spells with his magical wand.
• This sentence correctly uses "cast" in the context of performing magic, which involves directing or sending spells.
• Considering the meanings, Sentences B and C correctly use the term "cast," fitting the given definitions, while Sentence A does not use "cast" correctly.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Both B and C."

The correct answer is E.

Key Points

• The first sentence is E as it start discussing about the origination of cheese making.
• The second sentence is C as it mentions the time when the process of cheese making started.
• The third sentence is A as it informs about the first factory of cheese which was opened in Switzerland.
• The fourth sentence is D as it mentions the consequence of preparing cheese in the factories.
• The fifth sentence is B because it concludes the passage by mentioning that cheese is available to poor classes because of the mass production.
• Thus the correct sequence is ECADB.
• The first sentence is E.

Additional Information

Domesticated: to tame an animal

Production: the process of making something

Proposed: suggested

The correct answer is A.

 

• The first sentence is E as it start discussing about the origination of cheese making.
• The second sentence is C as it mentions the time when the process of cheese making started.
• The third sentence is A as it informs about the first factory of cheese which was opened in Switzerland.
• The fourth sentence is D as it mentions the consequence of preparing cheese in the factories.
• The fifth sentence is B because it concludes the passage by mentioning that cheese is available to poor classes because of the mass production.
• Thus the correct sequence is ECADB.
• The third sentence is A.

 

Domesticated: to tame an animal

Production: the process of making something

Proposed: suggested

The correct answer is C.

 

• The first sentence is E as it start discussing about the origination of cheese making.
• The second sentence is C as it mentions the time when the process of cheese making started.
• The third sentence is A as it informs about the first factory of cheese which was opened in Switzerland.
• The fourth sentence is D as it mentions the consequence of preparing cheese in the factories.
• The fifth sentence is B because it concludes the passage by mentioning that cheese is available to poor classes because of the mass production.
• Thus the correct sequence is ECADB.
• The second sentence is C.

 

Domesticated: to tame an animal

Production: the process of making something

Proposed: suggested

The correct answer is D.

 

• The first sentence is E as it start discussing about the origination of cheese making.
• The second sentence is C as it mentions the time when the process of cheese making started.
• The third sentence is A as it informs about the first factory of cheese which was opened in Switzerland.
• The fourth sentence is D as it mentions the consequence of preparing cheese in the factories.
• The fifth sentence is B because it concludes the passage by mentioning that cheese is available to poor classes because of the mass production.
• Thus the correct sequence is ECADB.
• The fourth sentence is D.

 

Domesticated: to tame an animal

Production: the process of making something

Proposed: suggested

The correct answer is B.

 

• The first sentence is E as it start discussing about the origination of cheese making.
• The second sentence is C as it mentions the time when the process of cheese making started.
• The third sentence is A as it informs about the first factory of cheese which was opened in Switzerland.
• The fourth sentence is D as it mentions the consequence of preparing cheese in the factories.
• The fifth sentence is B because it concludes the passage by mentioning that cheese is available to poor classes because of the mass production.
• Thus the correct sequence is ECADB.
• The Last sentence is B.

 

Domesticated: to tame an animal

Production: the process of making something

Proposed: suggested

The correct answer is: 'Option 2'.

Key Points

• The error part lies in Part D that is; 'when it started raining'.
• The given sentence starts with 'No sooner' and according to the rule, 'No sooner' goes with 'than' not with 'when'.
• So, replacing 'when' with 'than' will make this sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is: 'D'.
• Correct Sentence: 'No sooner had I started strolling the lawn than it started raining'.

The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'from' is incorrect.
• The preposition 'from' is used for showing the place, direction, or time that somebody or something starts or started.
• The use of the word 'childhood' in the sentence indicates the time when you are a child.
• Therefore, the preposition 'since' should be used in place of the preposition 'from'.
• The preposition 'since' means from a particular time in the past until a later time in the past or until now.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'movies from childhood'.

Correct sentence: "I never miss a new movie in the theater, as I'm fond of movies since childhood."

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The error in this part of the sentence is the wrong use of verb tense.
• The auxiliary verb 'should' is followed by the base form of the verb.
• Example- We should eat a balanced diet to be healthy.
• All the modal verbs are followed by the base form of verbs.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'You should gone' i.e. this is the erroneous part in the given sentence.

Correct sentence: "You should go for learning new skills on this vacation to utilize your time."

The correct answer is "Option 3".

Key Points

• The erroneous part in the given sentence is "the very talented".
• If two adjectives are joined by the conjunction then both the adjective should be in same degree.
• Example: He is the tallest and the strongest player of the team.
• Here, the adjectives "intelligent" and "talented" are joined by conjunction "and", So, they must be in same degree.
• So, "most talented" is used instead of "very talented".
• Hence, the erroneous part is "the very talented student".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Correct Sentence: "He is the most intelligent and also the most talented student of the college."