English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Key Points

• Introduction of the Author: Sentence C introduces Jenny Erpenbeck and provides essential background information, setting up the paragraph for further details. It mentions the key event (fall of the Berlin Wall) that shaped her writing, establishing the necessary context.
• Narrative Style: Sentence B follows logically by describing her narrative style and its unique characteristics. This builds on the introduction by giving readers an idea of how she tells her stories.
• Themes in Her Works: Sentence D then lists specific works and explores the general themes of her novels, such as loss and transition, which is a natural progression from discussing her narrative style.
• Contextual Issues: Sentence A places her works within the larger socio-political context of Europe's past and current crises. This connects her themes to real-world issues, adding depth to the previous points.
• Recognition and Achievement: Sentence E concludes with a specific example of her critical acclaim, namely the International Booker Prize, emphasizing her significance and leaving a strong final impression.
• The correct sequence is C, B, D, A, E.
• Hence, the first sentence is C.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'C'.

 

Rearranged Paragraph:

Jenny Erpenbeck’s writing, deeply shaped by the fall of the Berlin Wall, delicately captures the personal amidst political upheaval. Erpenbeck's uniquely poignant, detail-oriented narrative style meets history at odd angles, capturing the complexity of truth in her storytelling. Erpenbeck's works, from Visitation to Go, Went, Gone, explore themes of loss and transition, intertwining the grand arcs of history with intimate human experiences. Her novels address Europe's past and its ongoing crises, confronting issues like migration and the rise of authoritarianism. Her fourth novel, Kairos, translated by Michael Hoffman, won the International Booker Prize, spotlighting her as a key contemporary European author.

The correct answer is 'Option 5'.

 

Key Points

• Introduction of the Author: Sentence C introduces Jenny Erpenbeck and provides essential background information, setting up the paragraph for further details. It mentions the key event (fall of the Berlin Wall) that shaped her writing, establishing the necessary context.
• Narrative Style: Sentence B follows logically by describing her narrative style and its unique characteristics. This builds on the introduction by giving readers an idea of how she tells her stories.
• Themes in Her Works: Sentence D then lists specific works and explores the general themes of her novels, such as loss and transition, which is a natural progression from discussing her narrative style.
• Contextual Issues: Sentence A places her works within the larger socio-political context of Europe's past and current crises. This connects her themes to real-world issues, adding depth to the previous points.
• Recognition and Achievement: Sentence E concludes with a specific example of her critical acclaim, namely the International Booker Prize, emphasizing her significance and leaving a strong final impression.
• The correct sequence is C, B, D, A, E.
• Hence, the last sentence is E.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'E'.

 

Rearranged Paragraph:

Jenny Erpenbeck’s writing, deeply shaped by the fall of the Berlin Wall, delicately captures the personal amidst political upheaval. Erpenbeck's uniquely poignant, detail-oriented narrative style meets history at odd angles, capturing the complexity of truth in her storytelling. Erpenbeck's works, from Visitation to Go, Went, Gone, explore themes of loss and transition, intertwining the grand arcs of history with intimate human experiences. Her novels address Europe's past and its ongoing crises, confronting issues like migration and the rise of authoritarianism. Her fourth novel, Kairos, translated by Michael Hoffman, won the International Booker Prize, spotlighting her as a key contemporary European author.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Key Points

• Introduction of the Author: Sentence C introduces Jenny Erpenbeck and provides essential background information, setting up the paragraph for further details. It mentions the key event (fall of the Berlin Wall) that shaped her writing, establishing the necessary context.
• Narrative Style: Sentence B follows logically by describing her narrative style and its unique characteristics. This builds on the introduction by giving readers an idea of how she tells her stories.
• Themes in Her Works: Sentence D then lists specific works and explores the general themes of her novels, such as loss and transition, which is a natural progression from discussing her narrative style.
• Contextual Issues: Sentence A places her works within the larger socio-political context of Europe's past and current crises. This connects her themes to real-world issues, adding depth to the previous points.
• Recognition and Achievement: Sentence E concludes with a specific example of her critical acclaim, namely the International Booker Prize, emphasizing her significance and leaving a strong final impression.
• The correct sequence is C, B, D, A, E.
• Hence, the third sentence is D.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'D'.

 

Rearranged Paragraph:

Jenny Erpenbeck’s writing, deeply shaped by the fall of the Berlin Wall, delicately captures the personal amidst political upheaval. Erpenbeck's uniquely poignant, detail-oriented narrative style meets history at odd angles, capturing the complexity of truth in her storytelling. Erpenbeck's works, from Visitation to Go, Went, Gone, explore themes of loss and transition, intertwining the grand arcs of history with intimate human experiences. Her novels address Europe's past and its ongoing crises, confronting issues like migration and the rise of authoritarianism. Her fourth novel, Kairos, translated by Michael Hoffman, won the International Booker Prize, spotlighting her as a key contemporary European author.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Key Points

• Introduction of the Author: Sentence C introduces Jenny Erpenbeck and provides essential background information, setting up the paragraph for further details. It mentions the key event (fall of the Berlin Wall) that shaped her writing, establishing the necessary context.
• Narrative Style: Sentence B follows logically by describing her narrative style and its unique characteristics. This builds on the introduction by giving readers an idea of how she tells her stories.
• Themes in Her Works: Sentence D then lists specific works and explores the general themes of her novels, such as loss and transition, which is a natural progression from discussing her narrative style.
• Contextual Issues: Sentence A places her works within the larger socio-political context of Europe's past and current crises. This connects her themes to real-world issues, adding depth to the previous points.
• Recognition and Achievement: Sentence E concludes with a specific example of her critical acclaim, namely the International Booker Prize, emphasizing her significance and leaving a strong final impression.
• The correct sequence is C, B, D, A, E.
• Hence, the fourth sentence is A.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'A'.

 

Rearranged Paragraph:

Jenny Erpenbeck’s writing, deeply shaped by the fall of the Berlin Wall, delicately captures the personal amidst political upheaval. Erpenbeck's uniquely poignant, detail-oriented narrative style meets history at odd angles, capturing the complexity of truth in her storytelling. Erpenbeck's works, from Visitation to Go, Went, Gone, explore themes of loss and transition, intertwining the grand arcs of history with intimate human experiences. Her novels address Europe's past and its ongoing crises, confronting issues like migration and the rise of authoritarianism. Her fourth novel, Kairos, translated by Michael Hoffman, won the International Booker Prize, spotlighting her as a key contemporary European author.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Key Points

• Introduction of the Author: Sentence C introduces Jenny Erpenbeck and provides essential background information, setting up the paragraph for further details. It mentions the key event (fall of the Berlin Wall) that shaped her writing, establishing the necessary context.
• Narrative Style: Sentence B follows logically by describing her narrative style and its unique characteristics. This builds on the introduction by giving readers an idea of how she tells her stories.
• Themes in Her Works: Sentence D then lists specific works and explores the general themes of her novels, such as loss and transition, which is a natural progression from discussing her narrative style.
• Contextual Issues: Sentence A places her works within the larger socio-political context of Europe's past and current crises. This connects her themes to real-world issues, adding depth to the previous points.
• Recognition and Achievement: Sentence E concludes with a specific example of her critical acclaim, namely the International Booker Prize, emphasizing her significance and leaving a strong final impression.
• The correct sequence is C, B, D, A, E.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'CBDAE'.

 

Rearranged Paragraph:

Jenny Erpenbeck’s writing, deeply shaped by the fall of the Berlin Wall, delicately captures the personal amidst political upheaval. Erpenbeck's uniquely poignant, detail-oriented narrative style meets history at odd angles, capturing the complexity of truth in her storytelling. Erpenbeck's works, from Visitation to Go, Went, Gone, explore themes of loss and transition, intertwining the grand arcs of history with intimate human experiences. Her novels address Europe's past and its ongoing crises, confronting issues like migration and the rise of authoritarianism. Her fourth novel, Kairos, translated by Michael Hoffman, won the International Booker Prize, spotlighting her as a key contemporary European author.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Sustain: to support, hold, or bear up from below; to bear (a burden, charge, etc.); to keep (a person, the mind, the spirits, etc.) from giving way, as under trial or affliction; to keep up or keep going, as an action or process. (सहारा देना, बनाए रखना)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: The runner ate energy gels during the marathon to help sustain her energy levels.
• This sentence correctly uses the word "sustain" to describe maintaining the runner's energy levels during the marathon.
• Sentence B: The old wooden bridge was strong enough to sustain the weight of the heavy truck.
• This sentence also correctly uses the word "sustain" to describe bearing the weight of the heavy truck.
• Sentence C: After the storm, the city council decided to sustain a new park in the downtown area.
• This sentence incorrectly uses the word "sustain." The correct word should be "establish" or "maintain."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & B."

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
• Idol: a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered; an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. (मूर्ति, आदर्श)
• Now, let's examine the given sentences:
• Sentence A: Teenagers around the world looked up to the pop star as their ultimate idol.
• This sentence correctly uses the word "idol" to describe the pop star as someone who is greatly admired by teenagers.
• Sentence B: The factory machinery has been lying idol ever since the production line was shut down.
• This sentence incorrectly uses the word "idol." The correct word should be "idle."
• Sentence C: The ancient temple housed a golden idol that was revered by the local community.
• This sentence correctly uses the word "idol" to describe a golden image or representation worshipped in the temple.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A & C."

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. The insightful documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious lives of deep-sea creatures.

Key Points

• Option 1: "The city police is investigating..." is incorrect as "police" is a plural noun and should take the plural verb "are" instead of "is."
• Option 3: "...prevented me from enter..." is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "prevented me from entering."
• Option 4: "...suffering with a severe viral infection..." is incorrect. The correct phrase is "suffering from" instead of "suffering with."
• Option 5: "Scarcely the strict teacher entered..." has an incorrect sentence structure. The correct structure should be "Scarcely had the strict teacher entered..." as it follows the rule of inversion after "scarcely."
• Option 2 is correct and grammatically sound. It is the only sentence that is both contextually and grammatically accurate.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure that the subject and verb agree in number (singular/plural).
• Gerunds: After prepositions (e.g., "from"), the verb should take the "-ing" form (e.g., "entering").
• Inversion Rules: Words like "scarcely," "hardly," "no sooner," etc., require inversion (auxiliary verb + subject + main verb).

The correct answer is 2 i.e. Despite working tirelessly for six months, the engineering team could not meet the project deadline.

Key Points

• Option 1: The phrase "postponed for tomorrow morning" is incorrect. The correct phrasing would be "postponed until tomorrow morning." Hence, this option is incorrect.
• Option 2: The sentence is grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. It accurately conveys that despite the team's hard work, they could not meet the deadline. Hence, this is the correct answer.
• Option 3: The phrase "why was his online order delayed" is incorrect in this context. The correct phrasing should be "why his online order was delayed." Thus, this option is incorrect.
• Option 4: The phrase "Many a dedicated student have" is grammatically incorrect. "Many a" should be followed by a singular noun and singular verb, so it should be "Many a dedicated student has." Hence, this option is incorrect.
• Option 5: The phrase "If she will invite me" is incorrect. In conditional sentences, the correct phrasing is "If she invites me." Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Conditional Sentences:
• 1^st Conditional: Used for real or possible situations. Example: "If it rains, we will stay inside."
• 2^nd Conditional: Used for hypothetical or unlikely situations. Example: "If I were rich, I would travel the world."
• 3^rd Conditional: Refers to unreal situations in the past. Example: "If I had studied, I would have passed the exam."
• Common Errors in Grammar: Ensure subject-verb agreement, correct word order in indirect questions, and proper phrasing in conditional sentences.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. The new high-speed rail network is expected to cut travel time between the twin cities by more than a half.

Key Points

• The phrase "more than a half" is grammatically incorrect.
• The correct phrase should be "more than half," as "a half" is not commonly used in this context.
• It is essential to use proper quantifiers when describing amounts or proportions.

Correct sentence: The new high-speed rail network is expected to cut travel time between the twin cities by more than half.

Additional Information

• Usage of Quantifiers:
• "Half" is used: When referring to proportions without "a" (e.g., half the time).
• "A half" is used: In very specific contexts like fractions (e.g., a half-liter of water).
• Common Error: Mixing quantifiers improperly can lead to incorrect sentences.

The correct answer is '2' i.e. The chief strategist suggested to pivot the company's core focus toward high-margin enterprise software subscriptions.

Key Points

• Option 2 contains a grammatical error. The phrase "suggested to pivot" is incorrect.
• In English, the verb "suggest" should be followed by a gerund (verb + -ing) or a noun phrase, not the infinitive form (to + verb).
• The correct structure should be "suggested pivoting" instead of "suggested to pivot."

Correct sentence: The chief strategist suggested pivoting the company's core focus toward high-margin enterprise software subscriptions.

Additional Information

• Common Verbs Followed by Gerunds: Suggest, recommend, enjoy, avoid, consider, etc.
• Examples:
• Correct: She suggested taking a different route.
• Incorrect: She suggested to take a different route.

The correct answer is 'balance'.

 

Key Points

• The sentence describes life for a tarantula as something delicate that involves survival.
• "Balance" in this context refers to a delicate equilibrium or a careful management of various factors to ensure survival. This fits well with the idea that the tarantula's life is a careful navigation of challenges to stay alive.
• "Dance" implies a coordinated movement, which doesn't quite fit the broader concept of survival.
• "Act" is too general.
• "Display" suggests showing something, which isn't the primary meaning here.
• "Struggle" implies continuous effort against difficulty, which, while true, "balance" better captures the delicate nature mentioned.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. _____creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. _____of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. _____and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. ______of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. ______, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Dance: A rhythmic movement, often to music.
• Act: A thing done; a deed.
• Display: An act of displaying or something displayed.
• Struggle: Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.

The correct answer is 'docile'.

 

Key Points

• The passage states that tarantulas are "often misunderstood" and "preferring to avoid confrontation." This suggests a non-aggressive nature.
• Docile means easy to manage or submissive, which perfectly aligns with the description of tarantulas preferring to avoid confrontation.
• Fierce contradicts the idea of avoiding confrontation.
• Active and swift describe their physical capabilities, not their temperament regarding aggression.
• Solitary describes their social habits, not their preference for avoiding conflict.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. docile creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. _____of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. _____and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. _____of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. _____, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Fierce: Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
• Active: Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
• Swift: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
• Solitary: Done or existing alone.

The correct answer is 'expulsion'.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes the tarantula's primary defense mechanism as involving "urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators." For these hairs to cause irritation, they must be released or thrown off the abdomen.
• Expulsion means the action of forcing something out, which accurately describes how the tarantula would use its hairs for defense.
• Absorption (taking in) and retraction (drawing back) are the opposite of what is needed for a defense mechanism that causes irritation to predators.
• Attraction and growth are not relevant to the immediate defense mechanism of releasing irritating hairs.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. docile creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. expulsion of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. _____and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. _____of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. _____, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Absorption: The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
• Retraction: The action of drawing something back or in.
• Attraction: The action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something.
• Growth: The process of increasing in amount, value, or importance.

The correct answer is 'touch'.

 

Key Points

• The sentence states that tarantulas "rely on their keen sense of ____ (4) and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey."
• Tarantulas are known for their extreme sensitivity to vibrations. This ability is a form of mechanoreception, which falls under the broader sense of touch. They use specialized hairs and receptors on their legs to detect even the slightest movements on the ground, indicating the presence of prey or predators.
• Sight is generally poor in tarantulas, especially in a "dimly lit world," and not their primary hunting sense.
• While they have some chemoreception (related to smell and taste), these are not directly linked to detecting "vibrations of the ground" for hunting.
• Tarantulas don't possess a typical sense of hearing as mammals do, but their ability to detect vibrations serves a similar purpose in sensing their environment, which is fundamentally a tactile sense.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. docile creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. expulsion of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. touch and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. _____of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. _____, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Sight: The faculty or power of seeing. Tarantulas have poor eyesight.
• Smell: The faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents.
• Hearing: The faculty of perceiving sounds.
• Taste: The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.

The correct answer is 'injection'.

 

Key Points

• The sentence describes how a tarantula delivers venom: "the tarantula delivers a rapid ____ (5) of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal."
• When a substance like venom is introduced into the body of another creature via a sharp point (like fangs or a needle), the correct term is injection. This precisely describes the action of the tarantula using its fangs to introduce venom.
• Incision refers to a cut, not the delivery of a liquid.
• Absorption is the process of taking something in, which is the opposite of delivering.
• Secretion is the process by which a substance is produced and discharged from a gland. While venom is a secreted substance, the act of delivering it through fangs into a victim is best described as an injection, not just secretion. "Secretion of venom" refers to its production, not its direct delivery into a target.
• Explosion is clearly irrelevant to the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. docile creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. expulsion of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. touch and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. injection of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. _____, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Incision: A cut made into skin or flesh, especially during surgery.
• Absorption: The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
• Secretion: A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.
• Explosion: A violent bursting or expansion; a sudden and dramatic increase in the occurrence or amount of something.

The correct answer is 'reputation'.

 

Key Points

• The sentence reads: "Despite their fearsome ____ (6), most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting." This indicates a contrast between what people commonly perceive about tarantulas and the reality of their bites.
• Earlier in the passage, tarantulas are described as "often misunderstood." This directly points to the idea that their public image or perception might be inaccurate or exaggerated.
• A reputation refers to the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. Tarantulas have a fearsome reputation largely due to myths, their appearance, and common misconceptions about their venomous nature. The phrase "Despite their fearsome reputation" perfectly sets up the contrast with the actual mildness of their bites.
• While their appearance (Option 1) certainly contributes to why they are perceived as fearsome ("formidable-looking" is mentioned earlier), "reputation" encompasses the broader public perception and the "misunderstood" aspect more completely. People's fear often stems from what they've heard or believe about tarantulas (their reputation), rather than just their immediate visual impact.
• Size (Option 3) and speed (Option 4) are characteristics, not the overarching reason for their "fearsome" quality in this context of their bite's effect.
• Habits (Option 5) refers to their behaviors, which don't directly explain why their fearsome quality is contrasted with a harmless bite.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: In the dimly lit world of the tarantula, life is a delicate 1. balance of survival. These formidable-looking arachnids, often misunderstood, are actually quite 2. docile creatures, preferring to avoid confrontation. Their primary defense mechanism isn't aggression, but rather the 3. expulsion of urticating hairs from their abdomen, which can cause intense irritation to predators. When hunting, tarantulas rely on their keen sense of 4. touch and the vibrations of the ground to detect unsuspecting prey. Once a victim is within striking distance, the tarantula delivers a rapid 5. injection of venom through its fangs, paralyzing its meal. Despite their fearsome 6. reputation, most tarantula bites are not harmful to humans, often compared to a bee sting.

 

Additional Information

• Appearance: The way that someone or something looks.
• Size: The relative extent of something; a thing's overall dimensions or magnitude.
• Speed: The rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.
• Habits: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the original sentence is the lack of parallelism in the list following the colon.
• The introductory clause "India’s economy continues to improve" establishes an ongoing present situation. Therefore, the supporting evidence should be in a consistent, parallel grammatical form.
• The original sentence mixes the simple past ("eased"), present perfect ("has grown"), and present continuous ("is rising").
• Option 1 corrects this by using the present continuous form (progressive) for all three elements: "is easing," "growing," and "rising" (where "is" is elliptically understood for the latter two), creating a balanced and grammatically correct structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "India’s economy continues to improve this year: inflation is easing, production growing and trade rising."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "inflation has eased, production growing..." – This remains non-parallel because it mixes the present perfect tense with present participles.
• Option 3: "inflation will ease..." – The use of the future tense ("will") is inconsistent with the main clause which states the economy "continues" (present) to improve.
• Option 4: "inflation would ease, production grew..." – This uses conditional and past tense forms, which do not fit the context of a current, ongoing trend.
• No Improvement: This is incorrect because the original sentence violates the rule of parallel structure in a series.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the incorrect verb "undertake" in relation to the noun "suicide."
• In English, certain nouns have specific verbs they "collocate" with (words that naturally go together).
• The standard idiomatic expression used for the act of taking one's own life is "commit suicide."
• The verb "undertake" means to promise to do something or to begin a task, which is not appropriate in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Many farmers in India commit suicide as they are unable to repay huge sums of debt."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "do suicide" – This is grammatically incorrect; "do" is not the verb used with this noun.
• Option 3: "meet suicide" – This is incorrect. While one can "meet one's end," the phrase "meet suicide" is not a standard English expression.
• Option 4: "act suicide" – This is incorrect and does not convey the intended meaning of performing the act.
• Option 5: "No Improvement" – This is incorrect because the original phrase "undertake suicide" is an error in collocation.

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• The original phrase "makes it possible" is grammatically correct in this context.
• In English, the construction "make + it + adjective + to-infinitive" uses "it" as a dummy or preparatory object that refers to the subsequent infinitive phrase ("to intercept most speeders").
• The subject of the sentence is "The use" (singular), which correctly agrees with the singular verb "makes."
• Since the underlined portion is idiomatic and follows standard grammatical rules, no changes are needed.

Therefore, the correct answer is No improvement.

 

Correct Sentence: "The use of radar as well as two-way radio paging makes it possible for state police to intercept most speeders."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "eliminates the impossibility" – This is a double negative and an overly wordy way to express that something is possible.
• Option 2: "allows the possibility" – While not strictly ungrammatical, it is less direct and less idiomatic than "makes it possible."
• Option 3: "makes possible" – This is incorrect here because it lacks the dummy object "it" required when an infinitive phrase follows the adjective.
• Option 4: "facilitates the possibility" – This is redundant and unnecessarily complex for the intended meaning of the sentence.