English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'B'

 Key Points

• The error in the sentence is located in part 'B'.
• The word 'then' is incorrect in this context; the word 'then' is predominantly used as an adverb to situate sequence of actions in time.
• The correct word to use when expressing preference is 'to'.
• The corrected sentence should read: "He preferred coffee to tea because it was stronger."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2 - 'B'.

 Additional Information

'The phrase 'prefer ... to ...' is used to indicate that you like one thing or activity more than another. The word 'then' should not be used to compare preferences. Make sure that 'then' is not mistaken for 'than', which is used in comparative statements.

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

Key Points

• In the first part of the given sentence, the use of the plural form of the verb 'were' is incorrect.
• Collective nouns which refer to a group of people or things can take either a singular verb or a plural one depending on the meaning that is being implied.
• If the collective noun is taken to represent the group as one whole (here, The audience), then the singular form of the verb is used.
• Example: The audience was cheering the performer.
• The singular form of the verb "was" should be used with the singular subject 'The audience'.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'was' should be used in place of the plural form 'were'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: The audience was becoming restive as they waited for the performance to begin.

Additional Information

• If individual members are implied, then the verb takes the plural form.
• Example: When the play ended, the audience were reluctant to leave.

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

Key Points

• In the second part of the given sentence, the use of the noun 'irrelevance' is incorrect.
• The noun 'irrelevance' means the quality or state of not having anything to do with the matter at hand. (अप्रासंगिकता, असंबद्घता)
• The adverb 'strictly' indicates that an adjective should be followed.
• Therefore, the adjective 'irrelevant' should be used in place of the noun 'irrelevance'.
• The adjective 'irrelevant' means not connected with something or important to it. (किसी वस्‍तु से असंबद्घ या उसके लिए महत्वहीन, अप्रासंगिक, असंबद्घ)
• Therefore, the adjective 'irrelevant' should be used in place of the noun 'irrelevance'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: The matter is strictly irrelevant at this point in the proceedings.

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

Key Points

• In the third part of the given sentence, the use of the adverb 'then' is incorrect.
• The adverbs "scarcely, hardly, and barely" are always followed by the adverb 'when' and not 'then'.
• "Scarcely...when" is used to combine or rewrite sentences denoting two simultaneous past actions.
• For example:
• Incorrect: Scarcely she had entered the room then everyone got quiet.

Correct: Scarcely had she entered the room when everyone got quiet.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence: Scarcely had I got through the door when the phone rang.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

​​To answer this question, let's look at all the marked words in the sentence:

• (A) Engineer - a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures. (इंजीनियर)
• For Example -
• The engineer developed a new prototype for the company's latest product.
• (B) Complex - consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts; intricate or complicated. (जटिल)
• For Example -
• Understanding the complex nature of the problem required extensive research.
• (C) Interconnected - having connections between different parts or things. (जुड़े हुए)
• For Example -
• The interconnected devices allowed seamless communication across the network.
• (D) Paralel - Here, the misspelt word is "paralel." The correct spelling should be "parallel."
• Parallel - extending in the same direction and being equidistant at all points. (समांतर)
• For Example -
• The railroad tracks ran parallel to each other for miles.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "D: paralel," which should be corrected to "parallel."

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

​​To address this question, let's examine all the marked words in the sentence:

• (A) Authenticity - the quality of being genuine or real, staying true to oneself. (मान्यता)
• For Example -
• Her authenticity resonated with the audience, making her speech deeply impactful.
• (B) Contentment - a state of happiness or satisfaction. (संतोष)
• For Example -
• Despite not having much, he found contentment in the simple joys of life.
• (C) Create - to bring something into existence or make something happen. (सृजन करना)
• For Example -
• Artists create beautiful masterpieces using various mediums and techniques.
• (D) Genuine - real, authentic, sincere, not fake or artificial. (वास्तविक)
• For Example -
• Her genuine concern for others was evident in the way she selflessly helped those in need.
• So, upon reviewing these words, it appears that all the highlighted words are correctly spelt.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "All are correctly spelt."

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

​​To answer this question, let's review the highlighted words in the sentence:

• (A) Efforts - actions taken to achieve a particular goal or result. (प्रयास)
• For Example -
• Despite his best efforts, he couldn't solve the puzzle.
• (B) Clumsy - lacking skill or dexterity, often resulting in awkward movements or actions. (अनाड़ी)
• For Example -
• He's a bit clumsy when it comes to handling delicate objects.
• (C) Embarass - Here, "embarass" is misspelt, the correct spelling of the word is "embarrass."
• Embarrass - to cause someone to feel self-conscious or disconcerted. (शर्मिंदगी)
• For Example -
• She felt embarrassed when she realized she was wearing mismatched shoes.
• (D) Awkward - causing discomfort or unease; lacking grace or ease. (असंगत)
• For Example -
• There was an awkward silence after his unexpected comment.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "C: embarass," which should be corrected to "embarrass."

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

​​To answer this question, let's look at all the marked words in the sentence:

• (A) Concious - Here, "concious" is misspelt, the correct spelling of the word is "conscious."
• Conscious - being aware or mindful of something. (चेतना)
• For Example -
• Despite feeling conscious about her attire, she confidently entered the room.
• (B) Attire - clothing or garments worn. (वस्त्र)
• For Example -
• Her elegant attire caught everyone's attention at the party.
• (C) Unaware - lacking knowledge or awareness about something. (अनजान)
• For Example -
• She was unaware of the surprise waiting for her at home.
• (D) Garnered - collected or gathered something, usually information, support, or attention. (इकट्ठा करना)
• For Example -
• The campaign garnered widespread support from the community.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "A: concious," which should be corrected to "conscious."

The correct answer is ignorance​. 

Key Points

• Reading the above line we find that:
• It is talking about a person's lack of knowledge and disregard for the rules of the jungle which resulted in his death.
• Let's look at the meaning of the correct option.
• Ignorance: lack of knowledge or information.
• Example: H**e acted in ignorance of basic procedures.
• Thus from the given meaning and example, we can conclude that the correct answer to be used here is ignorance. 

The correct sentence will be: His utter ignorance and disregard for the rules of the jungle lead him to his demise.

Additional Information

• Vigilance: the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
• Studious: Spending a lot of time reading or studying.

Hinglish

• उपरोक्त पंक्ति को पढ़कर हम पाते हैं कि:

• यह एक व्यक्ति के ज्ञान की कमी और जंगल के नियमों की अवहेलना के बारे में बात कर रहा है जिसके परिणामस्वरूप उसकी मृत्यु हो गई।

• आइए सही विकल्प का अर्थ देखें।

• Ignorance: ज्ञान या जानकारी की कमी।

• उदाहरण: H**e acted in ignorance of basic procedures.

• इस प्रकार दिए गए अर्थ और उदाहरण से, हम यह निष्कर्ष निकाल सकते हैं कि यहां इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला सही उत्तर Ignorance है।

सही वाक्य होगा: His utter ignorance and disregard for the rules of the jungle lead him to his demise.

Additional Information

• Vigilance: संभावित खतरे या कठिनाइयों के लिए सावधानीपूर्वक निगरानी रखने की क्रिया या अवस्था।
• Studious: पढ़ने या पढ़ने में बहुत समय व्यतीत करना।

The correct answer is iconic. 

Key Points

• Here the sentence is talking about the Louvre pyramid which is a famous monument in France.
• Keeping this in mind let's look at the meaning of the given option.
• Iconic: widely recognized and well-established; famous as an icon.
• Example: He became an iconic figure for directors around the world.
• Thus from the given meaning and example, it is evident that the correct answer is iconic. 

The correct sentence will be: The Louvre pyramid is one of the most iconic landmarks in France.

Additional Information

• Dismal: causing a mood of doom or depression.
• Shallow: of little depth.
• Crude: in a natural raw state; not yet processed.
• Contempt: the feeling that a person or thing is worthless.

Hinglish

• यहाँ वाक्य लौवर पिरामिड के बारे में बात कर रहा है जो फ्रांस में एक प्रसिद्ध स्मारक है।
• इसे ध्यान में रखते हुए दिए गए विकल्प का अर्थ देखते हैं।
• Iconic: व्यापक रूप से मान्यता प्राप्त और अच्छी तरह से स्थापित; प्रतीक के रूप में प्रसिद्ध है।
• उदाहरण : He became an iconic figure for directors around the world.
• इस प्रकार दिए गए अर्थ और उदाहरण से यह स्पष्ट होता है कि सही उत्तर Iconic है ।

सही वाक्य होगा:  The Louvre pyramid is one of the most iconic landmarks in France.

Additional Information

• Dismal (निराशाजनक) : कयामत या अवसाद का मूड पैदा करना।
• Shallow (उथला) : थोड़ा गहराई का।
• Crude (क्रूड) : एक प्राकृतिक कच्ची अवस्था में; अभी तक संसाधित नहीं हुआ है।
• Contempt (अवमानना) : यह भावना कि कोई व्यक्ति या वस्तु बेकार है।

The correct answer is beautiful. 

Key Points

• Reading the sentence we find that the eyes of the statue captivated the onlookers.
• Captivate means to attract and hold the interest.
• Let's look at the meaning of the correct option.
• Beautiful: pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.  
• Example: A beautiful painting.
• Here from the given meaning, we can conclude that the correct answer is beautiful as it gives proper contextual meaning to the sentence.

Therefore the correct answer is Beautiful​.

Additional Information

• Horrific: causing horror; scary.
• Pathetic: arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.
• Demonic: relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits.

Hinglish

• वाक्य को पढ़कर हम पाते हैं कि मूर्ति की आँखों ने दर्शकों को मोहित कर लिया।
• Captivate का अर्थ है रुचि को आकर्षित करना और धारण करना।
• आइए सही विकल्प का अर्थ देखें।
• Beautiful: इंद्रियों या मन को सौंदर्य की दृष्टि से प्रसन्न करना।
• उदाहरण : A beautiful painting.
• यहां दिए गए अर्थ से, हम यह निष्कर्ष निकाल सकते हैं कि सही उत्तर beautiful है क्योंकि यह वाक्य को उचित प्रासंगिक अर्थ देता है।

इसलिए सही उत्तर Beautiful है ।

Additional Information

• Horrific (भयानक) : भय उत्पन्न करना; भयानक।
• Pathetic (दयनीय) : दया जगाना, विशेष रूप से भेद्यता या उदासी के माध्यम से।
• Demonic (राक्षसी) : राक्षसों या बुरी आत्माओं से संबंधित या विशेषता।

The correct answer is 'DACB'.

Key Points

• Part D will be the first sentence of the sequence because it introduces the topic of the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover.
• Part A will come after D as it gives information about what happened with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover i.e. they were set to sleep on 2 September and 4 September.
• Part C will come after A as it gives information about why the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover were set to sleep i.e. due to depleting solar power.
• Part 'B' is the concluding or last part as it concludes the whole process that the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover were set to sleep due to depleting solar power with sunset at the landing site.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct Sentence: The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover were set to sleep on 2 September and 4 September respectively due to depleting solar power with sunset at the landing site.

Important Points

• Important Rules to Solve the Sentence Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences.
• Try to identify the opening and closing sentences.
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'ACDB'.

Key Points

• Part A will be the first sentence of the sequence because it introduces the topic of someone who is a native of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
• Part C will come after A as it gives information about the person who is a native of Spring Green, Wisconsin i.e. Roach.
• Part D will come after C as it gives information about Roach that he attended Black Hills State University from 1948 to 1951.
• Part 'B' is the concluding or last part as it concludes by giving further information about Roach that he earned all-conference honors in football twice.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct Sentence: A native of Spring Green, Wisconsin, Roach attended what is now Black Hills State University from 1948 to 1951, earning all-conference honors in football twice.

Important Points

• Important Rules to Solve the Sentence Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences.
• Try to identify the opening and closing sentences.
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'CDBA'.

Key Points

• Part C will be the first sentence of the sequence because it introduces the topic of Djokovic turning professional in 2003.
• Part D will come after C as it gives information about Djokovic and how he turned professional i.e. by entering the ATP Tour.
• Part B will come after D as it further gives information about Djokovic that he entered the ATP Tour around the time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal established themselves.
• Part 'A' is the concluding or last part as it concludes by giving information about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal they were the two dominant players in men's tennis when Djokovic entered the ATP Tour.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: Djokovic turned professional in 2003 by entering the ATP Tour, around the time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal established themselves as the two dominant players in men's tennis.

Important Points

• Important Rules to Solve the Sentence Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences.
• Try to identify the opening and closing sentences.
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'ADCB'.

Key Points

• Part A will be the first sentence of the sequence because it introduces the topic of Japan.
• Part D will come after A as it gives information about Japan that it had the second-largest assets and wealth, behind only the United States.
• Part C will come after D as it gives further information that Japan had the second-largest assets and wealth in both categories.
• Part 'B' is the concluding or last part as it concludes by giving information that Japan was surpassed by China in both assets and wealth.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: Japan formerly had the second-largest assets and wealth, behind only the United States in both categories, until it was surpassed by China in both assets and wealth.

Important Points

• Important Rules to Solve the Sentence Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences.
• Try to identify the opening and closing sentences.
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. distributed. 

The passage is about capitalist society. 

Key Points

Let us try to find the usage of the words given in the options- 

• Derived: (verb) obtained something from a specified source. It is the past and the past participle form of “derive”.
• Distributed: (verb) gave a share or a unit of something to each of a number of recipients. It is the past and the past participle form of “distribute”.
• Differentiated: (verb) recognized or ascertained what makes someone or something different. It is the past and the past participle form of “differentiate”.
• Accumulated: (verb) gathered together. It is the past and the past participle form of “accumulate”.
• Penetrated: (verb) went into or through something, especially with force or effort.

“In a capitalist society the goods produced are (A) among people not on the basis of what people need but on the basis of Purchasing Power- the ability to buy goods and services”- here, the given sentence explains the functioning of the capitalist society.

If we try to put all the words one by one in the blank, the only word that is perfectly fits in the blank is "distributed".

The correct answer is option 1), i.e. count. 

The passage is about capitalist society.

Key Points 

 Let us try to find the usage of the words given in the options- 

 

• Count: (verb) to take into account; include.
• Condemn: (verb) to express complete disapproval of; censure.
• Grab: (verb) to grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
• Apparent: (adjective) clearly visible or understood; obvious. It is also used for something seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.
• Falsify: (verb) to alter information, a document, or evidence so as to mislead.

"Low-cost housing for the poor is much needed but will not (B) as demand in the market sense because the poor do not have the purchasing power to back the demand"- the given sentence is about low-cost housing for the poor which cannot be considered as demand in the market sense even though it is much needed.

Given the usage of the words and the context of the sentence, the only word that fits in the blank is “count”.

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. commodity. 

The passage is about capitalist society. 

Key Points 

Let us try to find the usage of the words given in the options- 

• Procedure: (noun) an established or official way of doing something.
• Discourse: (noun) written or spoken communication or debate.
• Commodity: (noun) a useful or valuable thing.
• Logistics: (noun) the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation.
• Locomotive: (noun) a powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains.   

"As a result, this (C) will not be produced and supplied as per market forces."- the sentence prior to this is about 'low-cost housing for the poor'. The word 'this' used in the given sentence refers to low-cost housing'.

The only word that can be used to describe 'low-cost housing', as per the given options, is option 3) commodity.

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. appeal. 

The passage is about capitalist society. 

Key Points 

Let us try to find the usage of the words given in the options- 

• Jeopardize (verb) to put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
• Appreciate: (verb) to recognize the full worth of.
• Deconstruct: (verb) to analyse a text or linguistic or conceptual system by deconstruction.
• Debar: (verb) to exclude or prohibit someone officially from doing something.
• Appeal: (verb) be attractive or interesting.

“Such a society did not (D) to Jawaharlal Nehru, our first prime minister…”- the given sentence states that Jawaharlal Nehru never liked the idea of capitalist society. So, given the context of the sentence, “appeal” would fit in the blank perfectly. Also, no other option can be used in the blank before 'to' to form a grammatically correct sentence.

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. improve. 

The passage is about capitalist society. 

Key Points 

Let us try to find the usage of the words given in the options- 

 

• Abandon: (verb) to give up completely
• Debase: (verb) to reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
• Scrutinize: (verb) to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• Improve: (verb) to make or become better. 

“…for it meant that the great majority of people of the country would be left behind without the chance to ___(E)___their quality of life.” – here sentence is stating the reason and one of the shortcomings as to why Nehru did not support the idea of capitalist society. The reason being this system of society does not allow the majority of people to live a better life as it works on purchasing power. 

Given the context of the sentence, option 3) gives us the correct answer, i.e. improve.