English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the evolution of the modern Olympic Games from their revival to the present day.
• Sentence B is the first sentence, as it introduces the origin and revival of the modern Olympic Games:
• "The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece."
• Sentence C follows as it describes the scale of the first edition mentioned in sentence B:
• "At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines."
• Sentence A is the third sentence because it contrasts the initial small scale with the subsequent expansion:
• "However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience."
• Sentence D is the fourth sentence (fixed) as it summarises the impact of the expansion mentioned in A:
• "This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet."
• Sentence E follows as it introduces the negative aspects or challenges that came with the growth:
• "Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting."
• The final sentence, F, concludes with the current situation and the need for balance:
• "Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."
• The correct sequence is BCADEF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece. At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines. However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience. This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet. Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting. Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the evolution of the modern Olympic Games from their revival to the present day.
• Sentence B is the first sentence, as it introduces the origin and revival of the modern Olympic Games:
• "The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece."
• Sentence C follows as it describes the scale of the first edition mentioned in sentence B:
• "At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines."
• Sentence A is the third sentence because it contrasts the initial small scale with the subsequent expansion:
• "However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience."
• Sentence D is the fourth sentence (fixed) as it summarises the impact of the expansion mentioned in A:
• "This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet."
• Sentence E follows as it introduces the negative aspects or challenges that came with the growth:
• "Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting."
• The final sentence, F, concludes with the current situation and the need for balance:
• "Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."
• The correct sequence is BCADEF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece. At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines. However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience. This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet. Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting. Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the evolution of the modern Olympic Games from their revival to the present day.
• Sentence B is the first sentence, as it introduces the origin and revival of the modern Olympic Games:
• "The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece."
• Sentence C follows as it describes the scale of the first edition mentioned in sentence B:
• "At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines."
• Sentence A is the third sentence because it contrasts the initial small scale with the subsequent expansion:
• "However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience."
• Sentence D is the fourth sentence (fixed) as it summarises the impact of the expansion mentioned in A:
• "This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet."
• Sentence E follows as it introduces the negative aspects or challenges that came with the growth:
• "Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting."
• The final sentence, F, concludes with the current situation and the need for balance:
• "Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."
• The correct sequence is BCADEF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece. At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines. However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience. This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet. Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting. Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the evolution of the modern Olympic Games from their revival to the present day.
• Sentence B is the first sentence, as it introduces the origin and revival of the modern Olympic Games:
• "The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece."
• Sentence C follows as it describes the scale of the first edition mentioned in sentence B:
• "At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines."
• Sentence A is the third sentence because it contrasts the initial small scale with the subsequent expansion:
• "However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience."
• Sentence D is the fourth sentence (fixed) as it summarises the impact of the expansion mentioned in A:
• "This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet."
• Sentence E follows as it introduces the negative aspects or challenges that came with the growth:
• "Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting."
• The final sentence, F, concludes with the current situation and the need for balance:
• "Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."
• The correct sequence is BCADEF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece. At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines. However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience. This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet. Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting. Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the evolution of the modern Olympic Games from their revival to the present day.
• Sentence B is the first sentence, as it introduces the origin and revival of the modern Olympic Games:
• "The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece."
• Sentence C follows as it describes the scale of the first edition mentioned in sentence B:
• "At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines."
• Sentence A is the third sentence because it contrasts the initial small scale with the subsequent expansion:
• "However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience."
• Sentence D is the fourth sentence (fixed) as it summarises the impact of the expansion mentioned in A:
• "This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet."
• Sentence E follows as it introduces the negative aspects or challenges that came with the growth:
• "Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting."
• The final sentence, F, concludes with the current situation and the need for balance:
• "Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."
• The correct sequence is BCADEF.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, inspired by the ancient contests once held in Greece. At their first edition, only a few nations took part, competing in a handful of disciplines. However, over time the movement expanded to embrace hundreds of events, thousands of athletes, and a truly global television audience. This transformation turned a modest sporting revival into one of the most widely watched events on the planet. Yet alongside this growth came challenges such as commercial pressures, disputes over doping, and the enormous cost of hosting. Today, organisers must therefore balance the celebration of athletic excellence with the practical demands of managing a massive international spectacle."

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e., The company has decided to invest heavily in renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.

Key Points

• Option 1: "Every men and women in the country must contribute to the development of the nation."
• The phrase "Every men and women" is grammatically incorrect. It should be "Every man and woman" because "every" is followed by a singular noun.
• Option 2: "The company has decided to invest heavily in renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions."
• This sentence is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. It conveys a clear and meaningful idea without any errors.
• Option 3: "The school principal, along with the senior teachers, are planning a historical field trip."
• The subject "The school principal" is singular, and the phrase "along with the senior teachers" is additional information. Therefore, the verb should be "is" instead of "are."
• Option 4: "She speaks the French language fluent, making her perfect for the international translation job."
• The word "fluent" is incorrect in this context. It should be "fluently," an adverb modifying the verb "speaks."
• Option 5: "Although the uphill journey was exhausting, but they thoroughly enjoyed the picturesque landscapes."
• The conjunction "but" is unnecessary because "although" already indicates contrast. Using both creates redundancy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Subject-verb agreement: The verb must agree with the subject in number (singular/plural). For example, in Option 3, "is" should be used instead of "are."
• Adjective vs. Adverb: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. For example, in Option 4, "fluently" is the correct adverbial form.
• Conjunction usage: Avoid redundancy by not using two conjunctions that serve the same purpose, as seen in Option 5.

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e., The majestic golden eagle soared effortlessly above the snow-capped mountain peaks.

Key Points

• Option 1: "The department manager asked the team members to divide the tasks between the three of them" is incorrect because "between" is used for two entities, whereas "among" should be used for more than two.
• Option 2: "Neither of the external candidates were deemed suitable for the vacant managerial position" is incorrect because "neither" is singular, so the verb should be "was," not "were."
• Option 3: "The majestic golden eagle soared effortlessly above the snow-capped mountain peaks" is correct as it is grammatically accurate and contextually appropriate.
• Option 4: "It is high time you start preparing for your final university examinations" is incorrect because "high time" requires the past tense, so it should be "started."
• Option 5: "My family and I have visited the Taj Mahal last year during our summer vacation" is incorrect because "last year" refers to a specific past time, so the present perfect tense "have visited" should be replaced by the simple past "visited."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Rule for "between" vs. "among": Use "between" for two entities and "among" for more than two.
• Singular and Plural Agreement: Words like "neither" and "either" are singular and must take singular verbs.
• High Time Usage: The phrase "it is high time" is followed by a past tense verb to indicate urgency.
• Present Perfect vs. Simple Past: Present perfect is used for actions with an unspecified time in the past, while simple past is used for actions at a specific time in the past.

The correct answer is Option 1, i.e., "The children were playing joyfully in the garden when it suddenly started raining."

Key Points

• Option 1 is grammatically and contextually correct. It uses the past continuous tense ("were playing") to describe an ongoing action, followed by the past simple tense ("started raining") to indicate an event that interrupted the ongoing action. This structure is appropriate and clear.
• Option 2 is incorrect because "did not wrote" is grammatically wrong. The correct form is "did not write" (base verb after "did").
• Option 3 is incorrect because "Unless you do not" is a double negative and creates confusion. The correct phrasing should be "Unless you apologize for your rude behavior, I will not forgive you."
• Option 4 is incorrect because "The amount of students" is incorrect usage. The correct term is "The number of students," as "students" is countable.
• Option 5 is incorrect because "the more intelligent" is incorrect in this context. The correct phrase should be "the most intelligent," as it compares one student to all others in the class.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Past Continuous Tense: Used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past, often interrupted by another action in the past.
• Past Simple Tense: Used to describe completed actions in the past.
• Common Errors: Avoid double negatives, incorrect verb forms, and inappropriate usage of quantifiers like "amount" for countable nouns.

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e., "The committee have finally reached a unanimous decision regarding the new environmental policy."

Key Points

• The error lies in the verb agreement with the subject "The committee."
• "Committee" is a collective noun, and whether it takes a singular or plural verb depends on how it is being used.
• When the committee is acting as a single entity, a singular verb (e.g., "has") is used.
• In this case, the sentence indicates that the committee reached a single unanimous decision, so it should use the singular verb "has."

Correct sentence: "The committee has finally reached a unanimous decision regarding the new environmental policy."

Additional Information

• Collective Nouns: These nouns refer to groups of people or things (e.g., team, family, committee).
• They take:
• Singular verbs: When the group is acting as one unit (e.g., "The family is having dinner.").
• Plural verbs: When the members of the group are acting individually (e.g., "The family are arguing about dinner.").
• In this question, the committee is acting as a single entity, so the singular verb "has" is appropriate.

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e., Neither the manager nor the employees was prepared for the sudden market crash.

Key Points

• The sentence contains a grammatical error in subject-verb agreement.
• When using "Neither...nor" as a conjunction, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
• In this case, the subject "employees" is plural, so the verb should also be plural.
• The correct form of the sentence is: "Neither the manager nor the employees were prepared for the sudden market crash."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The ancient clock tower chimed midnight, echoing through the deserted cobblestone streets." This sentence is correct as it uses proper grammar and conveys its meaning clearly.
• Option 3: "Despite the heavy downpour, the passionate fans remained in the stadium to cheer." This is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
• Option 4: "The intricate tapestry hung proudly on the wall, showcasing centuries of cultural heritage." This sentence is error-free and effectively conveys the intended meaning.
• Option 5: "Reading extensively helps individuals broaden their vocabulary and improve their cognitive abilities." This sentence is also correct in terms of grammar and context.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• Option 3 contains a grammatical error in the parallel structure of the list.
• Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form.
• In the given sentence, "playing the guitar," "writing poetry," and "to paint beautiful watercolor landscapes" are listed together.
• While the first two items are in the gerund form (playing, writing), the third item is in the infinitive form (to paint), which disrupts the parallel structure.
• The correct sentence should be: "He enjoys playing the guitar, writing poetry, and painting beautiful watercolor landscapes."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "A gentle breeze rustled the autumn leaves, signaling the imminent arrival of winter." — This sentence is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
• Option 2: "The artisanal bakery at the corner sells the most delicious sourdough bread in town." — This sentence is also correct and free of errors.
• Option 4: "Thoroughly exhausted from the long journey, the travelers immediately collapsed onto their beds." — This sentence has no errors and is grammatically accurate.
• Option 5: "The sudden technological advancements have drastically altered how we communicate daily." — This sentence is grammatically correct and contextually valid.

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. ABDCE

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "Technological advancements", which is correctly indicated by part (A).
• Following the subject, "have revolutionized communication," (AB) continues the logical sequence, making it clear what advancements have done.
• The next part, "making it faster and" (D), adds detail about the impact of these advancements.
• Then comes "more accessible for" (C), which further elaborates on the benefit.
• Ending with "people around the world" (E) completes the sentence by specifying who benefits.

Therefore, the correct answer is ABDCE.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (BACDE): This option starts with "have revolutionized communication," which is grammatically incorrect without a subject.
• Option 2 (ABECD): This option places "more accessible for" before "making it faster," which disrupts the logical flow.
• Option 4 (CBDAE): This option begins with "more accessible for," which cannot stand alone as the subject.
• Option 5 (EBCAD): This option starts with "people around the world," which makes the sentence incomplete and awkward.

The correct answer is 'Option 1 (ABEDC)'.

 

Key Points

• A (Advances in medical science) introduces the subject.
• B (have led to) starts the predicate, indicating what the advances have caused.
• E (the development of) continues the explanation.
• D (innovative treatments and) specifies what has been developed.
• C (improved patient outcomes.) concludes the sentence by stating the results.

Therefore, the correct sequence is: A B E D C.

 

Complete Sentence: Advances in medical science have led to the development of innovative treatments and improved patient outcomes.

 

Additional Information

• This sequence logically and grammatically connects all segments, making a coherent sentence about the impact of medical science advancements.

The correct answer is 'Option 4 (EBCDA)'.

 

Key Points

• E (The chef’s culinary expertise) introduces the subject of the sentence.
• B (was evident in) starts the predicate, indicating what was clear or obvious.
• C (the exquisite flavours) describes one area of expertise.
• D (and artistic presentation) adds another aspect with "and".
• A (of each dish served.) completes the sentence by specifying the context.

Therefore, the correct sequence is: E B C D A.

 

Complete Sentence: The chef’s culinary expertise was evident in the exquisite flavours and artistic presentation of each dish served.

 

Additional Information

• This sequence forms a logical and grammatically correct sentence, clearly describing how the chef's expertise was demonstrated.

The correct answer is 'A-R.'

Key Points

• From the given options, only the combination of phrases 'A-R' creates the correct sentence.
• Let's look at the sentences:
• 'A-R' talks about someone who do not like the other person because she is too tall and also she smokes too much.
• 'Furthermore' means ''in addition; besides'' used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument. (भी; के अतिरिक्त)

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'B-R and C-P.'

Key Points

• From the given options, only the combination of phrases 'B-R and C-P' creates correct sentences.
• Let's look at the sentences:
• 'B-R' talks about Colm Henry who is unquestionably (निश्चित रूप से) Ireland's best known rock photographer, in spite of the fact that he by no means limits (परिसीमित करना) his skills to the music area.
• 'Although' means ''in spite of the fact that''. (यद्यपि, हालाँकि)
• 'C-P' says because a politician never believes what he says, he is surprised when others believe him.
• 'Since' means ''because; as''. (क्‍योंकि; यद्यपि)

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is 'No correction required.'

Key Points

• In the underlined segment of the given sentence, no correction is required.
• The subject 'company' in the given sentence is a singular subject.
• The singular form of the verb 'provides' is used with the singular subject 'company'.
• The article 'a' is used before nouns or adjectives (here, styrofoam) that start with a consonant sound.
• The to-infinitive is used correctly for expressing the purpose of something.
• Thus no change is required in the given sentence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct sentence: The company provides a styrofoam cushion to protect the tablets during shipping.

Additional Information

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

The correct answer is 'On the cot beside her.'

Key Points

• In the underlined part of the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'besides' is incorrect.
• The preposition 'besides' means ''in addition to'' or ''apart from'' somebody or something.
• Example: Besides being a singer, she is a good dancer.
• ​The given sentence is talking about a boy who sat down next to a girl on the cot. (Cot means Sofa or Couch)
• Therefore, the preposition 'beside' should be used in place of the preposition 'besides'.
• The preposition 'beside' means ''close to'' or ''next to'' somebody or something.
• Example: He sat down beside me.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: He sat down on the cot beside her and put an arm around her shoulders.

The correct answer is 'getting'.

 

Key Points

• The passage talks about the preference of youngsters in today's modern world.
• The verb form needs to match with "prefer" which is followed by a gerund.
• "Getting" fits well as it denotes the action of engaging in politics and aligns with the verb "prefer".
• Other options ("to get", "get", "having got") do not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: The youngster of today's modern world prefer getting into the matters of politics instead of (call)_____ (2) it dirty and (remain)____ (3) apolitical which is an (amaze)_____ (4) transformation for the nation as a whole. Given a chance they would be willing to change the political condition of the country for the better as they have nothing (lose)____ (5) and so much (gain)____ (6) here. The youth of modern India are aware of the problems facing our country and the world at large.

 

Additional Information

• To get: This form does not match the preference pattern.
• Get: This form is incorrect as it does not fit after "prefer".
• Having got: This form is past perfect and not suitable here.

The correct answer is 'calling'.

 

Key Points

• The passage talks about the preference of youngsters in today's modern world.
• The verb form needs to follow a structure where it matches with "instead of", which is typically followed by a gerund.
• "Calling" fits well as it denotes the continuous action of labelling politics as dirty and aligns with the verb phrase "instead of".
• Other options ("to call", "call", "having called") do not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: The youngster of today's modern world prefer getting into the matters of politics instead of calling it dirty and (remain)____ (3) apolitical which is an (amaze)_____ (4) transformation for the nation as a whole. Given a chance they would be willing to change the political condition of the country for the better as they have nothing (lose)____ (5) and so much (gain)____ (6) here. The youth of modern India are aware of the problems facing our country and the world at large.

 

Additional Information

• To call: This form does not match the structure following "instead of".
• Call: This form is incorrect as it does not fit the "instead of" structure.
• Having called: This form is past perfect and not suitable here.