English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• In part A: "The museum's new exhibit are absolutely fascinating." The subject "exhibit" is singular, so it should be "is" instead of "are."
• In part E: "You will definitely enjoys the guided tours available." The verb "enjoys" should be "enjoy" to agree with the subject "You."
• Thus, the errors are located in parts A and E of the paragraph.

Therefore, the correct answer is AE.

 

Correct Sentences: "The museum's new exhibit is absolutely fascinating."

"You will definitely enjoy the guided tours available."

 

Additional Information

• B: "It showcases artefacts from ancient civilisations." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "Many visitors find it both educational and entertaining." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "I highly recommend visiting during the weekend for a full experience." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the paragraph, but there are errors in parts A and E.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• In part A: "Everyone in the team have contributed to the project's success." The subject "everyone" is singular, so it should be "has" instead of "have."
• In part B: "We are grateful for their hard works and dedication." The phrase should be "hard work" instead of "hard works."
• Thus, the errors are located in parts A and B of the paragraph.

Therefore, the correct answer is AB.

 

Correct Sentences: "Everyone in the team has contributed to the project's success."

"We are grateful for their hard work and dedication."

 

Additional Information

• C: "The final report was submitted before the deadline." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "This achievement demonstrates the power of collaboration." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• E: "Let us remember to celebrate our achievements together." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the paragraph, but there are errors in parts A and B.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• In part A: "The chef's special dish include an exotic blend of spices." The subject "dish" is singular, so it should be "includes" instead of "include."
• In part E: "Don't forget to try our signature desserts, which is the perfect end to a meal." The subject "desserts" is plural, so it should be "which are" instead of "which is."
• Thus, the errors are located in parts A and E of the paragraph.

Therefore, the correct answer is AE.

 

Correct Sentences: "The chef's special dish includes an exotic blend of spices."

"Don't forget to try our signature desserts, which are the perfect end to a meal."

 

Additional Information

• B: "Many customers find it irresistible and keep returning for more." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "The restaurant is known for its exceptional service." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "We strive to make each dining experience unique and memorable." – This part of the paragraph is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the paragraph, but there are errors in parts A and E.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. D-A

Key PointsThe given sentence is -

Her husband's _______ (A) behavior and _______ (B) absences from home ______ (C) their marriage _______ (D) within a year.

To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words.

• (A) Unravel - It's a verb that means disintegrate or be destroyed (असफल होना)
• (B) Frequent - It's an adjective that means occurring or done many times at short intervals (अक्सर)
• (C) Made - It's a verb that means alter something so that it forms something else (बनाना)
• (D) Inappropriate - It's an adjective that means not suitable or proper in the circumstances (अनुचित)

As we can see that in the given sentence 'behavior' is a noun and it needs an adjective before it while in the given arrangement it has 'unravel' before it which is a verb.

There are two adjectives in the marked words that are 'frequent' and 'inappropriate' and out of these two the most suitable adjective for behaviour is inappropriate. (Inappropriate behavior means the behavior that is not acceptable)

Also, The most suitaible place for 'unravel' i.e. a verb would be after the phrase 'made their marriage'. (Made their marriage unravel means to cause their marriage to fail)

Therefore, the correct answer would be D-A

The correct sentence after rearrangement -

'Her husband's inappropriate behavior and frequent absences from home made their marriage unravel within a year.'

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B follows as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey:
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth as it continues the eastward progression, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B is the second sentence as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey, logically following the introduction of the "remarkable transition":
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth as it continues the eastward progression, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B is the second sentence as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey, logically following the introduction of the "remarkable transition":
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth as it continues the eastward progression, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B is the second sentence as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey, logically following the introduction of the "remarkable transition":
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth sentence as it continues the eastward progression from the northwest, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages found in the Northern and Eastern plains:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B is the second sentence as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey, logically following the introduction of the "remarkable transition":
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth sentence as it continues the eastward progression from the northwest, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages found in the Northern and Eastern plains:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth sentence as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group, logically following the discussion of Indo-Aryan languages:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the incredibly diverse linguistic landscape of India and sets the stage for a geographical journey through its languages.
• Sentence C is the first sentence as it sets the overall topic and scope of the discussion:
• "India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions."
• Sentence B is the second sentence as it provides the overarching context and nature of this linguistic journey, logically following the introduction of the "remarkable transition":
• "This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia."
• Sentence E is the third sentence because it begins the detailed geographical description from the starting point mentioned in C (far northwest):
• "In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions."
• Sentence A is the fourth sentence as it continues the eastward progression from the northwest, detailing the dominant Indo-Aryan languages found in the Northern and Eastern plains:
• "Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit."
• Sentence D is the fifth sentence as it introduces another major language family (Dravidian) that is found further south and east, distinct from the Indo-Aryan group:
• "Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group."
• Sentence F is the sixth and final sentence, completing the geographical overview by covering the languages of the Northeast, logically concluding the journey across India's linguistic landscape:
• "Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."
• The correct sequence is CBEADF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"India's linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, showcasing a remarkable transition in languages from its far northwest to the easternmost regions. This journey reveals a fascinating tapestry of linguistic evolution, influenced by migrations, invasions, and cultural exchanges over millennia. In the far northwest, languages like Kashmiri, Punjabi, and Sindhi, belonging to the Indo-Aryan family, show strong influences from Persian and Arabic due to historical interactions. Moving eastward, we encounter the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which dominate the Northern and Eastern plains, originating from Sanskrit. Further south and east, the Dravidian family, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, forms a distinct and ancient branch, unrelated to the Indo-Aryan group. Beyond these, the Northeast is home to numerous Tibeto-Burman languages, reflecting its geographical proximity and cultural ties with Southeast Asia."

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A-C

Key PointsThe given sentence is - 

The Prime minister of India said that at a time when the biggest _______ (A) of the world are in _______ (B), India _______ (C) to provide ______ (D) rations to 80 crore Indians.

To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words.

• (A) Continues - It's a verb which means 'persist in an activity or process' (क़ायम रखना/ज़ारी रखना)
• (B) Turmoil - It's a noun that means 'a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty' (उथल-पुथल)
• (C) Economies - It's a plural noun that means 'the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money' (अर्थव्यवस्थाएं)
• (D) Free - It's an adverb which means 'without cost or payment' (बिना मूल्य के)

After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can come to the conclusion that 'biggest' is a superlative adjective and it will need a noun after it and in the given arrangement it is followed by 'continues' that is a verb.

Also, we need a verb in its base form (1^st form) because this part of the sentence

is in present simple tense. 

That's why 'continues' will be interchanged with economies.

 

Therefore, the correct answer would be A-C.

 

The sentence after rearrangement will be -

'The Prime minister of India said that at a time when the biggest economies of the world are in turmoil, India continues to provide free rations to 80 crore Indians.'

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

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

• A: The conference was a great success,
• This phrase indicates the positive outcome of the conference.
• B: The child showed remarkable talent,
• This phrase means that the child exhibited exceptional skills.
• C: The weather improved,
• This phrase means that the weather conditions got better.
• D: the thorough planning and organization.
• This phrase means careful and meticulous preparation and structure.
• E: he could play several instruments flawlessly.
• This phrase means that he was able to play multiple musical instruments without any errors.
• F: we decided to go for a hike.
• This phrase means that we made the decision to go on a walking trip in a natural setting.

 

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

• i. due to
• It means "because of," indicating a reason or cause.
• For example:
• The match was canceled due to the rain.
• ii. while
• It means "at the same time as," indicating simultaneous actions.
• For example:
• She was studying while he was cooking.
• iii. because
• It means "for the reason that," indicating a cause.
• For example:
• He was late because he missed the bus.

So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that the combination A-i-D can make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence:

• The conference was a great success due to the thorough planning and organization.

Therefore, the correct answer is "A-i-D."

The correct answer is option 5.

 Key Points

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

• A. The government announced a slew of reforms,

This phrase mentions the government declaring multiple changes.

• B. Her passion for painting was evident,

This phrase indicates that her love for painting was clear and obvious.

• C. Recycling should be mandatory,

This phrase suggests that recycling ought to be required by law.

• D. he always managed to keep his calm during the chaos.

This phrase describes his ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

• E. it benefits both the environment and public health.

This phrase highlights the advantages of a certain action for the environment and health.

• F. he had the evidence to support his claim.

This phrase mentions that he possessed proof to back up his statement.

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

• i. meanwhile

It means "during the same time" or "at the same time."

For Example: I was preparing dinner; meanwhile, my friend set the table.

• ii. because

It means "for the reason that" or "since."

For Example: She was late because she missed the bus.

• iii. although

It means "in spite of the fact that" or "even though."

For Example: Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that only the combination C-ii-E can make a grammatically and contextually coherent sentence.

The complete coherent sentence would be: "Recycling should be mandatory, because it benefits both the environment and public health."

The sentence supports the idea that recycling should be obligatory by highlighting its benefits.

Therefore, the correct answer is C-ii-E.

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 team worked tirelessly,
• This phrase indicates that the group put in a lot of effort without rest.
• B: She couldn't imagine forgiving him,
• This phrase suggests that it was unimaginable for her to forgive someone.
• C: The committee reached a unanimous decision
• This phrase means that everyone in the group agreed on the decision.
• D: a breakthrough in the study was achieved.
• This phrase indicates that a significant discovery was made in research.
• E: he maintained a respectful demeanor throughout the discussion.
• This phrase insists that he was polite and respectful during the conversation.
• F: her trust in him had been shattered completely.
• This phrase indicates that she no longer trusted him at all.

 

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

• i. whereby
• It means "by which," indicating a method or means.
• For Example:
• They have introduced a new system whereby all employees must check in electronically.
• ii. thus
• It means "as a result," indicating a consequence.
• For Example:
• He didn't sleep well; thus, he was very tired the next day.
• iii. although
• It means "in spite of the fact that," indicating a contrast.
• For Example:
• Although it was cold, they went for a walk.

So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that the combinations A-ii-D and B-iii-F can make grammatically and contextually meaningful sentences:

• The team worked tirelessly, thus a breakthrough in the study was achieved.
• She couldn't imagine forgiving him, although her trust in him had been shattered completely.

Therefore, the correct answer is "A-ii-D and B-iii-F."

The correct answer is option 5 i.e. no rearrangement required.

Key Points The given sentence is - 

 

Despite the ______ (A) seen among parents and students towards schools, children’s basic ______ (B) levels have taken a big hit, with their reading ability as ______ (C) to numeracy skills ______ (D) much more sharply and dropping to pre-2012 levels.

 

To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words.

• (A) Eagerness - It's a noun that means enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness (उत्सुकता)
• (B) Literacy - It's a noun that means the ability to read and write (साक्षरता)
• (C) Compared - It's a verb that means estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between (तुलना)
• (D) Declining - It's a verb that means become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease (घटता)

 

After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that all the marked words are placed correctly and don't require any rearrangement.

 

Therefore, the correct answer would be no rearrangement required.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'improving my cooking skills'.

 Key Points

• The phrase “getting improve my cooking skills" is grammatically incorrect.
• The gerund form (verb + ing) should be used to maintain consistency with the other mentioned plans (learning and travelling), which are in the gerund form.
• The corrected phrase "improving my cooking skills" accurately conveys the author's intention to enhance their cooking skills as part of their future plans.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'improving my cooking skills'.

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: ‘My future plans include learning a new language, travelling to different countries, and also improving my cooking skills.’

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'push through nonetheless'.

 Key Points

• The initial phrase "perch through nonetheless" is incorrect in this context.
• "Perch" typically refers to sitting or resting high up on something, whereas in this context, the correct idiom is "push through", which means to continue with something difficult.
• By using the phrase 'push through nonetheless', the sentence correctly conveys the struggle and determination of the subject, despite being overwhelmed.
• 'Push through' is a common phrase used to define the act of persisting or continuing with something challenging.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'push through nonetheless'.

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: ‘She felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, but determined to push through nonetheless.’

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'along with their livestock'.

 Key Points

• The initial phrase "along their livestock" is grammatically incorrect.
• We use the phrase "along with" to include something or someone additional.
• The corrected phrase 'along with their livestock' maintains the structure of the sentence and shows the proper relationship between the villagers, their livestock, and the act of evacuation.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'along with their livestock'.

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: ‘Every man, woman, and child in the village, along with their livestock, were forced to evacuate.’

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. D

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• The theme of the coherent paragraph is the Financial suggestions in the union budget. It is given in sentence 5 that The rate of interest, he feels, will ultimately have to be decided by the extent of borrowing the government is making. Therefore, the government will have to work towards a policy of borrowing less.
• In sentence A it is given that ' always a central banker, at least when it comes to the choice of words'
• In sentence B it is given that 'In his immediate reaction to the last Union budget, speaking to Financial Express.' that is further information of sentence A.
• In sentence C  ' the budget document says, “the interest payment is expected to come down in the medium term because of availability of liquidity in the market, and RBI’s.' It gives further information in sentences A and C of the Financial suggestions in the union budget.
• In sentence E it is given that 'Therefore, the government will have to work towards a policy of borrowing less.' It is further information to sentence 3 in this way sentences A, B, C and E are related to each other.
• Sentence D is talking about The NABE survey for infrastructure or education which is completely different from the coherent paragraph.

Correct option: *'*The NABE survey found that 64 percent of its forecasters favor enacting structural policies spending on items like infrastructure or education to stimulate growth, while 38 percent supported increased tax revenue and 37 percent favor spending restraint.'

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C-D 

Key Points

The given sentence is - 

_______ (A) people tend to see fitness as a/an _______ (B) difficult goal to achieve, involving hours and hours of _________ (C) workouts, visits to the gym, and ________ (D) that asks you to sacrifice the normal pleasures of life.

To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words.

• (A) Generally - It's an adverb which means 'in most cases; usually' (आम तौर पर/सामान्यतः)
• (B) Extremely - It's an adverb that means 'to a very great degree; very' (बहुत ज़्यादा/अत्यंत)
• (C) Perseverance - It's a noun that means 'persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success' (दृढ़ता/धीरज)
• (D) Strenuous - It's an adjective that means 'requiring or using great effort or exertion' (ज़ोरदार/दृढ़)

After looking at the meanings of all the words we can conclude that in the given sentence 'workouts' is a plural noun that needs an adjective before it and 'perseverance' is a noun so, it will be interchanged with 'strenuous' which is an adjective.

In the given sentence, adjective 'strenuous' is describing the quantity of the noun 'workouts'.

Therefore, the correct answer will be C-D.

The correct statement after the rearrangement will be 'Generally people tend to see fitness as an extremely difficult goal to achieve, involving hours and hours of strenuous workouts, visits to the gym, and perseverance that asks you to sacrifice the normal pleasures of life.'

 

Additional InformationAdjective - Adjectives are words that come before nouns to describe the qualities or states of being of nouns, such as tall, beautiful, fast etc.

• For example -
• You have a beautiful house. 
• Here, the adjective 'beautiful' is describing the quality of the noun 'house.
• I don't have an extra notebook. 
• Here, the adjective 'extra' is describing the quality of the noun 'notebook.