English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is **'**rely'.

Key Points

• rely - be dependent on. (भरोसा करना)

The sentence should be read as:​ Many individuals rely on sleeping medications to sustain a good night's sleep.

Additional Information

• Let us look at the meaning of the other words:
• bargain - negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction. (मोल तोल)
• cry - shed tears in distress. (रोना)
• pivot - a person or thing that plays a central part in a situation or enterprise. (प्रधान आधार)
• hang -  suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part dangling free.

Important Points

• The sentence talks about how many people need medication for sleeping.
• It is implied that these people are dependent on sleep medication.
• This makes **'**rely' the correct word for the given blank.

The correct answer is stages.

Key Points

 Let's look at the meaning of the correct answer:

• For making biscuits in the factory there are basically four steps.
• stages - a point, period, or step in a process or development
• Example - *this is the most difficult stage of the competition from all of the stages.*​
• ​From the given meaning we can conclude that the correct answer is stages.

Thus the correct sentence is: *"**There are primarily four stages of making biscuits in the factory".*​

Additional Information

Let's ​discuss the meaning of other options:

• stairs - a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another
• purpose - the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
• cause - a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or conditions.
• important - of great significance or value.

The correct answer is 'reign'.

Key Points

• From the given sentence we can understand that the dissolution of the monasteries was done during the period of rule of Henry VIII.
• The only word that means the same as 'the period of rule of a monarch' is 'reign'.
• We will thus fill in the blank with 'reign' to complete the sentence.
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meanings of the remaining options.

 

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Important Points

• Dissolution is the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.
• ​For eg.-  The president announced the dissolution of the National Assembly.

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 plural form of the verb 'do' is incorrect.
• The subject 'Education' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
• We know that a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
• The singular form of the verb 'does' should be used with the singular subject 'Education'.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'does' should be used in place of the plural form of the verb 'do'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: Education does not mean teaching people to know what they do not know; it means teaching them to behave as they do not behave.

Additional Information

• Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural).
• Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if the subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

The correct answer is "B".

Key Points

• The error lies in part B of the given sentence.
• The words too…to have a negative meaning. It means ‘more than is necessary or desirable’.
• Example: He was too nervous to perform well on the stage.
• Therefore, 'to low to secure' must be replaced with 'too low to secure' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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 preposition 'than' is incorrect.
• The adverbs "scarcely, hardly, and barely" are always followed by 'when', while ''no sooner'' is followed by 'than'.
• "Scarcely...when" is used to combine or rewrite sentences denoting two simultaneous past actions.
• For example:
• She had scarcely gotten through the door than the phone rang. (Incorrect)
• She had scarcely gotten through the door when the phone rang. (Correct)

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: I can scarcely wait until Thursday next when we will again be in one another's company!

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

Key Points

• In this segment, the verb "fuel" should be changed to "fueling" to ensure verb tense consistency throughout the sentence and to connect logically with the previous segments of the sentence.
• The word "fueling" means that it is a continuous action and it matches with the verb form "become" which is present in the segment (C).
• Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct sentence: With a burning desire to achieve your dream, let that aspiration become one of the most important things fueling your enthusiasm.

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the conditional perfect ''would have'' in the ''if clause'' is incorrect.
• Conditional perfect is used for something that might have happened in the past.
• Conditional perfect is used in the main clause of the third conditional sentence.
• The third conditional sentence structure is as follows:
• If + past perfect..., + conditional perfect (would + have + past participle).
• Conditional perfect (would + have + past participle) + if + past perfect.
• Therefore, the past perfect 'had' should be used in place of the conditional perfect ''would have''.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence: If the employees had succeeded in their attempt they would have achieved a good target.

Hinglish

• दिए गए वाक्य में, ''if clause'' में conditional perfect ''would have'' गलत है।
• Conditional perfect का इस्तेमाल किसी ऐसी चीज के लिए किया जाता है जो अतीत में हुई हो।
• Third conditional sentence के मुख्य खंड में conditional perfect का उपयोग किया जाता है।
• Third conditional sentence की संरचना इस प्रकार है:
• If + past perfect..., + conditional perfect (would + have + past participle).
• Conditional perfect (would + have + past participle) + if + past perfect.
• इसलिए, conditional perfect ''would have'' के स्थान पर past perfect 'had' का इस्तेमाल किया जाना चाहिए।

अतः सही उत्तर option 1 है।

सही वाक्य: If the employees had succeeded in their attempt they would have achieved a good target.

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. actively making.

Key Points

• In the given sentence the verb 'made' is used and it is incorrect.
• The auxiliary verb 'are' indicates that the sentence should be written in 'present continuous tense'.
• In present continuous tense 'Verb+ing' is used after the 'auxiliary verb'.
• So, 'made' should be replaced with 'making'.

The correct sentence would be: Households are now actively making use of solar power due to its efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

The Correct Answer is Option A

Key Points 

• The error is in the use 'are allowed'
• a singular noun is used after One of, Neither of, Either of, and Each of.
• Eg. Either of Kranti and Surekha is going to be winners but not both.
• Hence are should be replaced with is in the given sentence

​Correct sentence- Neither Suresh nor Ramesh is allowed to enter the class if they have not completed homework given by me last week*.*

Additional Information 

• The Noun is Part of the sentence which defines persons, Place or things.
• Helping verbs in the sentence are decided with the help of a noun or subject.

The correct answer is option 5 i.e. No arrangement required.

Key Points

We can look at the sentence in the following way:

There can also be cases of ---------- (A) judgment of liabilities, where the scheme ---------- (B) an opportunity for quick justice to innocent taxpayers, who are falsely ------------ (C).

• Erroneous: It is an adjective which means wrong; incorrect. Here the adjective describes the noun ‘judgment’ and hence it is in its correct place.
• Provides: Refers to (of a law) enable or allow (something to be done). It’s a verb that is correctly preceded by the noun ‘scheme’.
• Implicated: It is the past tense form of the verb ‘implicate’ which refers to show (someone) to be involved in a crime. The blank here needs a verb and ‘implicated’ is the correct one according to its definition stated earlier.

Hence, A, B, and C’s place is unchanged.

The correct sentence will be “There can also be cases of the erroneous (A) judgment of liabilities, where the scheme provides (B) an opportunity for quick justice to innocent taxpayers, who are falsely implicated (C).”

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. BAC.

Key Points

We can look at the sentence in the following way:

Increased ----------- (A) of airlift assets would mean higher ---------- (B) requirements, and since most are foreign-sourced, they will have to be sent --------- (C) for major servicing.

Maintenance: Here it refers to the process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved. So, according to the definition, maintenance always comes after the usage of a product or a material which is ‘airlift assets’ in this case.

Utilization: Refers to the action of making practical and effective use of something.

Abroad: Refers to foreign countries considered collectively. The blank here doesn’t need any change because according to the meaning of ‘abroad’, it is correctly preceded by the word ‘foreign-sourced’ in the sentence and hence gives meaning to the context.

Hence, A should be replaced by B, B should be replaced by A, and C’s place is unchanged.

After rearrangement, the correct sentence will be “Increased utilization (A) of airlift assets would mean higher maintenance (B) requirements, and since most are foreign-sourced, they will have to be sent abroad (C) for major servicing.”

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. CBA.

Key Points

We can look at the sentence in the following way:

The ----------- (A) coronavirus is an example of close ---------- (B) between urban development and new or re-emerging ----------- (C) diseases.

Infectious: Here it refers to (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment. Although it is an adjective that is followed by a noun, it doesn’t fit in this blank perfectly.

Relationship: Refers to how two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected. It’s a noun correctly followed by the preposition ‘between’.

Ongoing: Refers to continuing; still in progress. The blank here needs an adjective other than the current one to sound meaningful according to the context because the words ‘re-emerging’ and ‘ongoing’ don’t go hand in hand.

Hence, A should be replaced by C, C should be replaced by A, and B’s place is unchanged.

After rearrangement, the correct sentence will be “The ongoing (A) coronavirus is an example of close relationships (B) between urban development and new or re-emerging infectious (C) diseases.”

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. BCA.

Key Points

We can look at the sentence in the following way:

A ----------- (A) should also have been made based on the class of ----------- (B): venture capital funds are financial investors who may not necessarily be ----------- (C) in taking over and running a business.

Interested: Refers to showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest. Since the sentence starts with the indefinite article ‘a’ a word starting with a consonant must be used rather than a vowel. The only option that starts with a consonant is ‘distinction’.

Distinction: Refers to a difference or contrast between similar things or people. ‘Distinction’ is a noun that needs to be followed by a verb.

Investor: Refers to a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit. The blank here should tell us about the attribute of the noun ‘financial investors’ and hence needs to be an adjective.

Hence, A should be replaced by B, B should be replaced by C, and A should take C's place.

After rearrangement, the correct sentence will be “A distinction (A) should also have been made based on the class of investors (B): venture capital funds are financial investors who may not necessarily be interested (C) in taking over and running a business.”

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. BCA.

Explanation:

• We can look at the sentence in the following way:

Towards the ________(A) of March, I found myself muttering like a mantra under my ________ (B): in the end, there will be ________ (C) and cockroaches.

• Queers: Refer to people who are not heterosexual and believe in same-sex union (gay, lesbian, bisexual or pansexual). It tells us about a type of people.

 For example-' a queer movement' that means a movement about the queers.

• End: Meaning finishing or termination of something.

End is a noun and is followed by the preposition ‘of’.

• Breath: Refer to the inhale or exhale of air or heaving a sigh.

‘Under one’s (my) breath’ is a phrase that means to say something in a very low voice.

For example- The angry kid muttered something unpleasant under his breath after being scolded by his teacher for fighting in the class.

• Hence, A should be replaced by B, B should be replaced by C, and A should take C’s place.

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The correct sentence is – “Towards the end (A) of March, I found myself muttering like a mantra under my breath (B): in the end, there will be queers (C) and cockroaches.”

The correct answer is 'C'.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is CABED.
• Sentence C comes in the first place as out of all the sentences, it is independent of any sentence and gives general information about Gandhiji's life.
• Sentence A will come after C as it refers to one incident which happened when Gandhiji was travelling as usual.
• Sentence B will come after A as it briefs what happened in that incident during the night. It is in continuation with the previous sentence.
• Sentence E will come after B as it is giving information about how he spent his whole night shivering.
• The sentence D will come after E as it is the concluding part and suggests how this incident was a turning point in his life.
• ​From the above sequence, we can say that sentence 'C' is the first sentence after rearrangement.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Gandhiji had to travel by train from Durban to Pretoria in connection with his job. Once while travelling by train, he was asked to leave the first-class compartment and shift to the van compartment. Then, he was pushed forcibly out of the compartment and his luggage was thrown on the platform. It was winter and he kept shivering all night. This was a turning point in Gandhiji's life and he decide to stay back in South Africa and fight against this injustice.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• ​Read the sentences carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences and eliminate the irrelevant options first.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (dependant/ concluding part).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs and co-relating sentences. Two sentences can be connected using various connectors and other determinants.

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The correct answer is 'E'.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is CABED.
• Sentence C comes in the first place as out of all the sentences, it is independent of any sentence and gives general information about Gandhiji's life.
• Sentence A will come after C as it refers to one incident which happened when Gandhiji was travelling as usual.
• Sentence B will come after A as it briefs what happened in that incident during the night. It is in continuation with the previous sentence.
• Sentence E will come after B as it is giving information about how he spent his whole night shivering.
• The sentence D will come after E as it is the concluding part and suggests how this incident was a turning point in his life.
• ​From the above sequence, we can say that sentence 'E' is the fourth sentence after rearrangement.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Gandhiji had to travel by train from Durban to Pretoria in connection with his job. Once while travelling by train, he was asked to leave the first-class compartment and shift to the van compartment. Then, he was pushed forcibly out of the compartment and his luggage was thrown on the platform. It was winter and he kept shivering all night. This was a turning point in Gandhiji's life and he decide to stay back in South Africa and fight against this injustice.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• ​Read the sentences carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences and eliminate the irrelevant options first.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (dependant/ concluding part).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs and co-relating sentences. Two sentences can be connected using various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'A'.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is CABED.
• Sentence C comes in the first place as out of all the sentences, it is independent of any sentence and gives general information about Gandhiji's life.
• Sentence A will come after C as it refers to one incident which happened when Gandhiji was travelling as usual.
• Sentence B will come after A as it briefs what happened in that incident during the night. It is in continuation with the previous sentence.
• Sentence E will come after B as it is giving information about how he spent his whole night shivering.
• The sentence D will come after E as it is the concluding part and suggests how this incident was a turning point in his life.
• ​From the above sequence, we can say that sentence 'A' is the second sentence after rearrangement.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Gandhiji had to travel by train from Durban to Pretoria in connection with his job. Once while travelling by train, he was asked to leave the first-class compartment and shift to the van compartment. Then, he was pushed forcibly out of the compartment and his luggage was thrown on the platform. It was winter and he kept shivering all night. This was a turning point in Gandhiji's life and he decide to stay back in South Africa and fight against this injustice.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• ​Read the sentences carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences and eliminate the irrelevant options first.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (dependant/ concluding part).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs and co-relating sentences. Two sentences can be connected using various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'B'.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is CABED.
• Sentence C comes in the first place as out of all the sentences, it is independent of any sentence and gives general information about Gandhiji's life.
• Sentence A will come after C as it refers to one incident which happened when Gandhiji was travelling as usual.
• Sentence B will come after A as it briefs what happened in that incident during the night. It is in continuation with the previous sentence.
• Sentence E will come after B as it is giving information about how he spent his whole night shivering.
• The sentence D will come after E as it is the concluding part and suggests how this incident was a turning point in his life.
• ​From the above sequence, we can say that sentence 'B' is the third sentence after rearrangement.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Gandhiji had to travel by train from Durban to Pretoria in connection with his job. Once while travelling by train, he was asked to leave the first-class compartment and shift to the van compartment. Then, he was pushed forcibly out of the compartment and his luggage was thrown on the platform. It was winter and he kept shivering all night. This was a turning point in Gandhiji's life and he decide to stay back in South Africa and fight against this injustice.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• ​Read the sentences carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences and eliminate the irrelevant options first.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (dependant/ concluding part).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs and co-relating sentences. Two sentences can be connected using various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'D'.

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is CABED.
• Sentence C comes in the first place as out of all the sentences, it is independent of any sentence and gives general information about Gandhiji's life.
• Sentence A will come after C as it refers to one incident which happened when Gandhiji was travelling as usual.
• Sentence B will come after A as it briefs what happened in that incident during the night. It is in continuation with the previous sentence.
• Sentence E will come after B as it is giving information about how he spent his whole night shivering.
• The sentence D will come after E as it is the concluding part and suggests how this incident was a turning point in his life.
• ​From the above sequence, we can say that sentence 'D' is the fifth sentence after rearrangement.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Gandhiji had to travel by train from Durban to Pretoria in connection with his job. Once while travelling by train, he was asked to leave the first-class compartment and shift to the van compartment. Then, he was pushed forcibly out of the compartment and his luggage was thrown on the platform. It was winter and he kept shivering all night. This was a turning point in Gandhiji's life and he decide to stay back in South Africa and fight against this injustice.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• ​Read the sentences carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentences and eliminate the irrelevant options first.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (dependant/ concluding part).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs and co-relating sentences. Two sentences can be connected using various connectors and other determinants.