English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 1. 

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the spellings used in the above-given sentence:
• Essay is correctly used and means a description or paragraph written on a topic.
• Various means variety.
• Interesting means engaging.
• Wrighting should be replaced with writing as it conveys the correct meaning and usage.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Let's have a look at the spellings used in the above given sentence:

Exciting means stimulating.

Spacious means roomy.

Studies is the third person form of the verb 'to study'.

Clauses should be replaced by classes as it conveys the correct meaning and usage.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

All are correct.

The sentence is logically and grammatically correct. There is no error in the sentence.

In this question, a single sentence has been broken into five different parts and we need to find out the logical sequence. In order to do that, consider the following:

Decide on the opening phrase, first. The first part of the sentence contains the subject, i.e. part D as the sentence is based on the science of television. After this, D is joined with B with help of a conjunction 'and' and further it is joined by a pronoun 'its' which is in part C of the sentence. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence: The science of television is highly sophisticated and based on a delicate system of filming and recording. It's working does not consist in storing or recording an image, it rather catches and reflects an image like a mirror, the image dies as soon as it is seen.

Key Points

• In the given sentence, there seem to be two subjects, i.e. in part B 'he' and in part C 'Shaw'.
• But, 'he' is a pronoun, used to replace the noun.
• Shaw, i.e. part C will thus follow the first part of the sentence.
• Thus, in the sentence, option 1 and 3 could be the answers.
• Now, we need to follow the last part of the sentence which follows the pronoun 'he' and is in continuity, i.e. part D.
• Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence: Shaw read the first few lines of the volume and was at once convinced that what he was reading was real poetry. He sent a few copies of the book to well-known poets and awaited their reaction.

In this question, a single sentence has been broken into five different parts and we need to find out the logical sequence. In order to do that, consider the following:

Decide on the opening phrase, first. The first part of the sentence contains the subject, here, part B is the opening part of the sentence. Thus, we will eliminate option 1,4 and 5. The first part will be in continuity with the part E. Now, since the subject is passive, the verb form will be followed by 'by' and the doer. So, part A will be the third part and the doer is contained in part D followed by part C. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence: The child was so spoiled and overpampered by her indulgent parents that she pouted and became sullen when she did not receive all of their attention.

Using the elimination method, we can fairly see that part A is the central theme of the labelled parts, thus option 3 and 4 can be the correct answers.

Now, after part A, option C seems to be in an approximate continuity with the sentence. Thus, option 4 is neglected. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence: Smoke billowed up between the plants, the rising gale fanned the smoldering fire, everyone now knew there was a fire on board, flames broke out here and there, passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship, most people bore the shock bravely.

Instead of ordering the entire sentence, it is easier to find connections between one or two parts and then eliminating the options. So, in order to make the sentence meaningful, we must begin by finding connections between the words. 

The only interdependent meaning part is option C which begins with an explanation. Therefore, option 1, 3 and 4 can be considered. 

Now, after part C, part A and D are correlating parts and thus, option 4 is eliminated.  There, in between the last two options, option 1 will be correct answer because part E makes sense at the end of the sentence. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence: As my jogging-enthusiast sister was often bothered by the neighborhood dogs, her husband started to accompany her on a bicycle on her daily run with a stick in hand to ward off any attackers.

If we read the whole passage carefully, then we can easily deduce that the author is positive for the things to come in future. He has clearly shown a 'moving forward' attitude. This is prominently depicted by option 3 and hence the answer.

Let's have a look at the meanings - 

Unbroken => Intact

Flat => Horizontal to the Earth's surface

Smooth => Even

Whole => Complete

Smashed => Broken

Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.

Author's opinion is clearly mentioned as he is very optimistic about future. What has happened is past and what is yet to come is future and should be looked forward to. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

All other options don't convey the required sense.

Let's have a look at the meanings of the words - 

Gloomy=> Dim

Pessimistic => Negative 

Ominous => Threatening

Clearly, option 3 i.e. Positive is the correct answer.

It is evident from the passage what the author is trying to convey and through which tone. When someone talks about future, it's usually in a positive manner. The tone nowhere seems to be sarcastic, threatening, neutral or criticising. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

Let us examine the meanings of the above given alternatives:

Asked means to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.

Confirmed means  a person who firmly establishes a particular habit, belief, or way of life and is unlikely to change his or her ways.

Invited means to make a polite, formal, or friendly request to someone to go somewhere or to do something.

Planned means to decide on and make arrangements for in advance.                      

Surprised means to feel or show surprise.

As in the above sentence, it is clearly indicated that the mother has planned the birthday, invited is the most apt option.

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Let's have a look at the meanings of the given words:

Pounced=> Jump 

Attacked=> Strike; charge

Caught=> to catch

Wept=> to cry

Clearly, option 1 i.e. Pounced is the correct answer.

Let us examine the meanings, of the above given alternatives:

Reasonable means something to be as much as is appropriate or fair.

Moderate means to be average in amount, intensity, quality or degree.

Middling means to be neither very good nor bad.

Massive means to be large and heavy or solid.

Extravagant means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

As in the above sentence, it has been clearly stated that no expenses should be spared for the wedding, it is very apt for the filler to be extravagant.

Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.

Correct option- 1

Let's find out meaning of all the options :-

Appealed - A request for support, mercy, aid, etc.

Ordered - A command.

Asked - To put a question; to request for an information of someone or something.

Applied - To put something to use.

Knocked - To strike or hit something.

With respect to the context of the passage, the accused is a person who has committed the crime. So, he must have appealed the judge for his aid.

Thus, correct option is 1 i.e. Appealed. 

The accused appealed to the judge for mercy.

The correct answer is Intelligent

Key Points

Let's find out meaning of all the options:-

• Strong - Having great muscular power
• Pretty - Pleasing; attractive
• Intelligent - Having good mental understanding; Sharp
• Innocent - Someone who has not committed any crime
• Dedicated - Completely committed to something

With respect to the context of the sentence, it says that the person is so intelligent that he cannot be deceived(cheated) easily.

Thus, the correct option is 3 i.e. intelligent.

Intelligence helps you to come out of tricky situations and helps you to understand the ulterior(bad) motive of a cheat.

Thus intelligence and getting deceived are two opposite ideas.

The correct answer is 'Esteem'.

Key Points

• The word "Esteem" means respect or admiration. (सम्मान)
• The sentence talks about how the individual is viewed by his colleagues, which fits well with the meaning of "esteem."
• The other options: "savage," "frugal," "swoon," and "exodus" do not fit the context, as they do not convey the intended meaning of respect or admiration.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: He is held in high esteem by colleagues in his company.

Additional Information

• Savage (जंगली): means fierce or violent, unrelated to the context of respect.
• Frugal (मितव्ययी): means economical or thrifty, which does not fit the context of high regard.
• Swoon (बेहोश होना): means fainting or being overwhelmed by emotion, which doesn't fit the context of respect or admiration.
• Exodus (प्रस्थान): means a mass departure, which is unrelated to the context of high regard.

The sentence mentions a negative action thus the word here must be a suitable adjective. The meanings of the words are:

Steadfast=> loyal

Meritorious=> deserving reward or praise

Unconscionable=> unscrupulous

Pristine=>  in its original condition; unspoilt

Fortuitous=> Happening by chance

Thus option 3 is the word that fits here.