English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is C.

 Key Points

• The given paragraph is about the Lotte World Tower in South Korea.
• Sentence E is the first sentence as it introduces the Lotte World Tower and its various features like retail outlets, offices, residences, hotel and Lotte World Mall.
• Sentence F is the second sentence as it explains further about the significance of the Tower to South Korea and its national pride.
• Sentence B is the third sentence as it details which companies were primarily involved in the construction of the tower.
• Sentence D is already in the correct place, as the fourth sentence describing the tower's impressive height.
• Sentence A would serve as the fifth sentence, elaborating on unique additional features like a helipad and a maximum capacity of over 500 residents.
• Sentence C is the sixth sentence as it concludes the paragraph by talking about the history and completion of the Tower.
• The correct sequence is EFBDAC.

 

Correct Paragraph: The comprehensive Lotte World Tower complex includes retail outlets, offices, residences, a hotel, and a podium with the Lotte World Mall. The Tower is a new symbol for the national pride of South Korea and its aspiration to be at the forefront of global trends in architecture and technology. The project was completed primarily by the South Korean construction company Hyundai Engineering & Construction and High-Tech Industrial Development. The Lotte World Tower situated in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the tallest buildings in the world with an impressive height of 1,819 feet. The unique construction features a helipad and has a maximum capacity of over 500 residents. Despite being renowned for its elegance and luxury, the Tower had a bleak history and was completed after 11 years of persistent efforts.

The correct answer is 'B' i.e. the error lies in part B of the sentence. 

Key Points

Let us have a look at few words given in the sentence:

• Returns is a verb.
• Slow is an adjective.
• A verb should be preceded by an adverb.
• Hence, slow should be replaced with slowly.

So the correct sentence is The southern state of Kerala slowly returns to normalcy, days after devastating floods claimed over 450 lives and caused massive destruction.

Additional Information

Let us understand the following about adverb:

• An adverb is a word that modifies (describes)
• a verb
• Example: She sings loudly.
• an adjective
• Example: She is very tall.
• another adverb
• Example: The episode ended too quickly.
• a whole sentence
• Example: Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella.
• Adverbs often end in -ly. 
• Example: beautifully, carefully, quickly, etc.
• However, some adverbs look exactly the same as their adjective counterparts.
• Example: fast.

The erroneous part is D i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

• The last part (D) of the sentence is erroneous because the word 'feasting' is grammatically incorrect.
• The preposition 'to' is used before the word 'feasting'. Therefore, infinitive should be used here.
• Hence, the base form of the word 'feasting' should be used here.
• So, the word 'feast' should replace 'feasting'.
• Hence, option 4) is the answer.

Correct sentence: Researchers have found a whale species that typically migrates away from solid sea ice each autumn and returns every summer to feast on tiny crustaceans.

Additional Information 

• An infinitive is the base form of the verb. 
• Example: He likes to eat apple.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ABD. 

Key Points

• The error lies in part C.
• The word 'loosing' used here is incorrect. The correct word will be 'losing' in this context.
• Lose is a verb that means to be without (lose a sock), to fail (lose the game), or to be deprived of (lose a job). Other forms of this verb are lost and losing.
• Loose is most often an adjective that means not tight (a loose belt) or unbound and unconstrained (loose lips). It can also be used as an adverb or verb with similar meanings of being unconstrained.

So, the correct sentence is,

With Casper and Glossier venturing into new product ranges, their regular customers start losing trust in the companies and their products.

The correct answer is Option 5 i.e. No correction required.

Key Points

• The original sentence is grammatically correct, so the correct answer is "No correction required."
• The sentence follows the correct structure of a sentence with a subject, verb, and object.
• The subject is "The government," the verb is "has announced," and the object is "plans to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste in the oceans."
• The phrase "aimed at reducing plastic waste in the oceans" is a prepositional phrase that modifies "initiative."
• The phrase "aimed at" shows the purpose of the initiative, which is to reduce plastic waste in the oceans.
• Therefore, the sentence is already grammatically correct, and we don't need to make any changes.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. to move into a larger office space

Key Points

• We can improve the given sentenec by replacing "to a larger office space" with "into a larger office space."
• The verb "to move" is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object. In this case, the direct object is "its headquarters."
• The prepositional phrase "to a larger office space" functions as an adverb to modify the verb "move."
• However, when we use "to move" with a destination that is an enclosed space, like an office, it is more appropriate to use the preposition "into." So, the correct sentence would use "into" instead of "to."
• Therefore, option 2) "to move into a larger office space" is the correct choice, and the corrected sentence is grammatically accurate and more precise.
• Here's the corrected sentence: "The company has decided to move its headquarters into a larger office space in the downtown area."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The original sentence contains the phrase "to be prepare," which is incorrect.
• The correct form should be "to be prepared" to ensure proper grammatical structure.
• Thus, the phrase should be "to be prepared to discuss it in class on Monday" to make the sentence correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The teacher asked her students to read the novel over the weekend and to be prepared to discuss it in class on Monday.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. The project encapsulated their collective efforts,
• This phrase expresses the combined work and dedication of everyone involved.
• B. The results of the experiment had been inconclusive,
• This phrase mentions that the experiment didn't provide clear or definite findings.
• C. Comprising 14% of the global population,
• This phrase refers to a specific portion of the world's population.
• D. the WHO African region collected only 5% of global donations.
• This phrase highlights the low amount of donations collected in Africa.
• E. making it unsuitable for beginners.
• This phrase mentions that something is not good for beginners.
• F. they embarked on the adventurous hike into the remote, snow-covered mountains.
• This phrase describes a daring journey through isolated snowy mountains.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. despite
• It means "regardless of" or "in spite of."
• For Example:
• Despite the storm, she went out for a run.
• ii. moreover
• It means "furthermore" or "in addition to what has been said."
• For Example:
• She aced her exams; moreover, she volunteered at the shelter.
• iii. conversely
• It means "on the contrary" or "in contrast."
• For Example:
• He expected failure; conversely, he achieved great success.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that only the combination C-i-D can make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence.
• The complete coherent sentence would be: "Despite comprising 14% of the global population, the WHO African region collected only 5% of global donations."
• This sentence points out that although Africa has 14% of the world's population, it received only 5% of global donations.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "C-i-D."

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. The findings supported the hypothesis;
• This phrase suggests the hypothesis was backed by evidence or results.
• B. Phones stimulate our dopamine circuit,
• This phrase mentions that phones trigger our pleasure centre, causing excitement.
• C. She implemented a new strategy;
• This phrase indicates the introduction of a fresh plan or approach by her.
• D. failing to provide the long-term happiness humans seek from experiences.
• This phrase suggests experiences do not deliver lasting happiness to people.
• E. her husband set the table for the family.
• This phrase describes the husband setting the family dinner table.
• F. they persisted in their plan to explore the mountains.
• This phrase highlights determination in pursuing mountain exploration despite obstacles.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. meanwhile
• It means "at the same time" or "during that period."
• For Example:
• She was cooking; meanwhile, he set the table for dinner.
• ii. thus
• It means "as a result" or "in this way," indicating a consequence or conclusion.
• For Example:
• He studied hard; thus, he aced the exam.
• iii. albeit
• It means "although" or "even though," introducing a concession or contrast.
• For Example:
• She was tired; albeit, she finished the project on time.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that only the combination B-ii-D can make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence.
• The complete coherent sentence would be: "Phones stimulate our dopamine circuit, thus failing to provide the long-term happiness humans seek from experiences."
• The sentence suggests that phone use triggers short-term pleasure but doesn't fulfil our deeper, lasting happiness from real-life experiences.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "B-ii-D."

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. They departed from the quaint village,
• This phrase describes leaving a charming, old-fashioned village.
• B. The project's success relied heavily on teamwork,
• This phrase highlights how the project depended on a collaborative effort.
• C. Winning the war against NCDs is vital for individual well-being,
• This phrase emphasizes the importance of defeating non-communicable diseases for personal health.
• D. he reached the picturesque village nestled in the valley.
• This phrase describes arriving at a beautiful village in a valley.
• E. safeguarding the health of the nation.
• This phrase emphasizes protecting the overall well-being of the country.
• F. he faced various health issues later in life.
• This phrase refers to the health problems he encountered as he aged.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. notwithstanding
• It means "despite" or "in spite of" and indicates a contrast or exception to a previous statement.
• For Example:
• She continued working, notwithstanding her exhaustion from the long day.
• ii. be that as it may
• It means "nevertheless" or "however," acknowledging a point but continuing the argument or discussion.
• For Example:
• The weather was bad, but, be that as it may, they still enjoyed their vacation.
• iii. as well as
• It means "in addition to" or "along with," indicating inclusion or a parallel point.
• For Example:
• She bought apples as well as oranges for the fruit salad.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that only the combination C-iii-E can make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence.
• The complete coherent sentence would be: "Winning the war against NCDs is vital for individual well-being, as well as safeguarding the health of the nation."
• This sentence emphasizes the importance of fighting Non-Communicable Diseases for personal health and the nation's well-being.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "C-iii-E."

The correct answer is 'eject, instigating.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the referees taking action against the hockey players fighting with the other team.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Eject' means to compel someone to leave a place.
• 'Instigating' means inciting someone to do something, especially something bad.

Conclusion:

The referees shall dismiss the players from the ground for their bad behaviour.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: The referees shall eject the three players from the hockey game due to instigating a fight with the other team.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Entertain' means to interest and amuse somebody in order to please him or her.
• 'Lodge' means to become firmly fixed or to make something do this.
• 'Restrain' means to prevent somebody or something from doing something.
• 'Admit' means to agree that something unpleasant is true or that you have done something wrong.
• 'Annoy' means to make somebody angry or slightly angry.
• 'Subdue' means to defeat somebody or something or bring somebody or something under control.
• 'Imitate' means to copy the behavior of somebody or something.
• 'Fabricate' means to invent something false in order to deceive people.

The correct answer is 'chant, motivate.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about something related to the cheerleaders encouraging the team to score a goal.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Chant' means to say or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.
• 'Motivate' means to cause someone to have an interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Conclusion:

The cheerleaders with a repeated loud cheer motivated the team.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: The cheerleaders offered a chant of encouragement to motivate the team to score a touchdown.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Calm' means not excited, worried, or angry; quiet.
• 'Troll' means a deliberately offensive or provocative online post.
• 'Pacify' means to make somebody who is angry or upset be calm or quiet.
• 'Trigger' means to make something happen suddenly.
• 'Appease' means to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what he/she wants.
• 'Harmonize' means to produce a pleasant effect when seen, heard, etc. together.
• 'Anger' means the strong feeling that you have when something has happened or somebody has done something that you do not like.
• 'Vocalize' means to express a thought or emotion in words.

The correct answer is 'sustain, severe.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about something related to Bolt's speed and some type of cramping.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Sustain' means cause to continue for an extended period or without interruption.
• 'Severe' means extremely bad or serious.

Conclusion:

Bolt's slowing down in the marathon due to some extremely bad or serious cramping.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Bolt cannot sustain his speed in the marathon because he is experiencing severe cramping.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Responsive' means paying attention to somebody or something and reacting in a suitable or positive way.
• 'Refuse' means to say or show that you do not want to do, give, or accept something.
• 'Decline' means to refuse, usually politely.
• 'Willing' means happy to do something; having no reason for not doing something.
• 'Amenable' means happy to accept something; willing to be influenced by somebody or something.
• 'Abstain' means to stop yourself from doing something that you enjoy.
• 'Flexible' means something that can be changed easily.
• 'Combat' means to fight against something; to try to stop or defeat something.

The correct answer is 'maintain, frequently.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about how to keep the lawn nice and fresh.
• ​Let us explore the words in the given options:
• 'Maintain' means to keep something in good condition by checking and repairing it regularly.
• 'Frequently' means regularly or habitually; often.

Conclusion:

To keep the lawn nice and fresh, you have to water it regularly.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: If you want to maintain your lawn, you will need to water it frequently so it stays nice and fresh.

Additional Information

• The meaning of other options:
• 'Rare' means not occurring very often.
• 'Ignore' means to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
• 'Seldom' means not often; rarely.
• 'Withdraw' means to remove or take away something from a particular place or position.
• 'Perpetually' means in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
• 'Retract' means to say that something you have said is not true.
• 'Constant' means happening or existing all the time or again and again.
• 'Negotiate' means to decide or agree on something by talking about it.

The correct answer is 'D.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is ADEBC.
• The sentence 'A' is independent of any other sentence as it is talking about one of the "consequences of global warming" i.e. the increase in temperatures around the world. Hence, 'A' is the first part.
• Sentence D will come after A as it is giving information about the average increase in the global temperature over the past 100 years.
• Sentence E will come after D as it talks about the hottest year (2016) since record-keeping began in 1895.
• Sentence B will come after E as it further explains that in 2016 Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding or final part as it says before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: One of the most immediate and obvious consequences of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. Since record-keeping began in 1895, the hottest year on record worldwide was 2016, according to NOAA and NASA data. That year Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century. Before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record, globally.

Hint

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentence and eliminate the irrelevant options.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (concluding sentence).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is ADEBC.
• The sentence 'A' is independent of any other sentence as it is talking about one of the "consequences of global warming" i.e. the increase in temperatures around the world. Hence, 'A' is the first part.
• Sentence D will come after A as it is giving information about the average increase in the global temperature over the past 100 years.
• Sentence E will come after D as it talks about the hottest year (2016) since record-keeping began in 1895.
• Sentence B will come after E as it further explains that in 2016 Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding or final part as it says before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: One of the most immediate and obvious consequences of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. Since record-keeping began in 1895, the hottest year on record worldwide was 2016, according to NOAA and NASA data. That year Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century. Before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record, globally.

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is ADEBC.
• The sentence 'A' is independent of any other sentence as it is talking about one of the "consequences of global warming" i.e. the increase in temperatures around the world. Hence, 'A' is the first part.
• Sentence D will come after A as it is giving information about the average increase in the global temperature over the past 100 years.
• Sentence E will come after D as it talks about the hottest year (2016) since record-keeping began in 1895.
• Sentence B will come after E as it further explains that in 2016 Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding or final part as it says before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: One of the most immediate and obvious consequences of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. Since record-keeping began in 1895, the hottest year on record worldwide was 2016, according to NOAA and NASA data. That year Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century. Before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record, globally.

The correct answer is 'C.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is ADEBC.
• The sentence 'A' is independent of any other sentence as it is talking about one of the "consequences of global warming" i.e. the increase in temperatures around the world. Hence, 'A' is the first part.
• Sentence D will come after A as it is giving information about the average increase in the global temperature over the past 100 years.
• Sentence E will come after D as it talks about the hottest year (2016) since record-keeping began in 1895.
• Sentence B will come after E as it further explains that in 2016 Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding or final part as it says before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: One of the most immediate and obvious consequences of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. Since record-keeping began in 1895, the hottest year on record worldwide was 2016, according to NOAA and NASA data. That year Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century. Before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record, globally.

The correct answer is 'E.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence of the segments after rearrangement is ADEBC.
• The sentence 'A' is independent of any other sentence as it is talking about one of the "consequences of global warming" i.e. the increase in temperatures around the world. Hence, 'A' is the first part.
• Sentence D will come after A as it is giving information about the average increase in the global temperature over the past 100 years.
• Sentence E will come after D as it talks about the hottest year (2016) since record-keeping began in 1895.
• Sentence B will come after E as it further explains that in 2016 Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century.
• The sentence 'C' is the concluding or final part as it says before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: One of the most immediate and obvious consequences of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years. Since record-keeping began in 1895, the hottest year on record worldwide was 2016, according to NOAA and NASA data. That year Earth's surface temperature was 0.99 degrees Celsius warmer than the average across the entire 20^th century. Before 2016, 2015 was the warmest year on record, globally.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's have a look at all the given sentences as options:

• Option 1: One of the keys to success is maintaining a positive attitude.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
• Option 2: Neither of the options are suitable for us.
• This sentence is incorrect because the subject 'Neither of the options' is singular, requiring a singular verb 'is' instead of 'are'.
• The correct sentence would be: "Neither of the options is suitable for us."
• Option 3: We are looking forward to the upcoming seminar.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
• Option 4: The teacher asked a series of thought-provoking questions.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
• Option 5: Incorrect usage can lead to misunderstandings.
• This sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.

So, out of the given sentences, only option 2 is a grammatically/contextually incorrect sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Neither of the options is suitable for us."