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The correct answer is: Reticent.

Key Points

• The word "Reticent" refers to a person who is not willing to speak much, reserved, or silent in nature. (मितभाषी)
• Example: She was reticent about her personal life and didn’t share much with others.
• Explanation: Toyaj speaks less in the forum, which indicates that he is reserved or reticent. (मितभाषी)
• Example: Being reticent by nature, he preferred listening to others rather than speaking himself.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Reticent.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Unintelligible (अस्पष्ट): Something that is impossible to understand.
• Example: The handwriting was so unintelligible that no one could read it.
• Garrulous (बातूनी): Someone who talks a lot, especially about unimportant things.
• Example: The garrulous man kept talking about trivial matters during the meeting.
• Banal (सामान्य, नीरस): Something that is boring, lacking originality, or very commonplace.
• Example: The speech was so banal that the audience lost interest halfway through.

The correct answer is 'The'.

Key Points

• The definite article "The" is used when referring to a specific noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned.
• In this case, the sentence refers to a specific letter that the speaker received yesterday, making "The" the appropriate article.
• Option 1 (No article required) is incorrect as the sentence requires an article to specify the noun.
• Option 2 ("An") is incorrect because "An" is used before words beginning with a vowel sound, which doesn’t apply here.
• Option 4 ("A") is incorrect because "A" is used for non-specific nouns, but this sentence refers to a specific letter.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "The letter that we received yesterday was sent by my grandad."

Additional Information

• Option 1: No article is required only when the noun is used in a general sense, which is not the case here.
• Option 2: The article "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound, and "letter" does not begin with a vowel sound.
• Option 4: The article "A" is used for non-specific nouns, but the sentence refers to a specific letter.

The correct answer is 'on'.

Key Points

• The preposition "on" is used to indicate a position in relation to a surface or a specific side, such as "on the right side."
• In this context, the phrase "on the right side" is grammatically correct and appropriate to describe the location of the house relative to the park.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they do not fit the standard usage in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "His house is on the right side of the park."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" is incorrect because "in" is used to indicate an enclosed position, which is not applicable here.
• Option 2: "within" is incorrect because "within" implies being inside a boundary, which does not fit the sentence.
• Option 3: "at" is incorrect because "at" is typically used for specific points or locations rather than describing a side.

The correct answer is 'about participating'.

Key Points

• The sentence, "He is excited to participating in the upcoming competition," contains a grammatical error.
• The phrase "to participating" is incorrect because "to" is followed by the base form of the verb, not its participle form.
• The correct substitution is "about participating," which properly conveys the excitement and fits grammatically.
• Options 1, 3, 4, and 5 do not rectify the grammatical error effectively.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "He is excited about participating in the upcoming competition."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "about the upcoming competition" changes the meaning of the sentence and does not address the grammatical error.
• Option 3: "for participate" is grammatically incorrect because "for" does not pair with the base form of the verb.
• Option 4: "to the upcoming competition" does not rectify the error and changes the meaning of the sentence.

The correct answer is: Wild.

Key Points

• The word "untamed" means something that is not domesticated or controlled, often wild and free in behavior or nature. (अवशिष्ट या अनियंत्रित)
• Example: The untamed wilderness stretched for miles, untouched by human hands.
• "Wild" refers to something that exists in a natural state, not controlled or domesticated by humans. (जंगली)
• Example: The wild animals roamed freely in the forest.
• As "untamed" and "wild" share the same meaning, the synonym of "untamed" is "wild".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Wild.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Delicious (स्वादिष्ट): Refers to something that has a very pleasant taste or smell.
• Example: The cake she baked was absolutely delicious.
• Obedient (आज्ञाकारी): Refers to someone who complies or follows rules and commands.
• Example: The obedient dog followed every command of its owner.
• Nervous (नर्वस): Refers to someone who is worried, anxious, or timid.
• Example: She felt nervous before stepping onto the stage for her speech.

Question: Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The harsh and untamed horse galloped away, and the startled and confused rider fell off.

The correct answer is: Wild.

The correct answer is 'safeguard'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses approaches and strategies in sustainable architecture.
• The appropriate verb should indicate something that protects or preserves environmental integrity.
• "Safeguard" fits well as it denotes protecting or preserving something, which aligns with the context of sustainable architecture.
• Other options ("overlook", "mitigate", "exploit") do not fit the context of describing the need to protect environmental integrity through sustainable design.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Passage: The concept of sustainable architecture refers to design approaches that safeguard environmental integrity. These structures often incorporate renewable energy, low impact materials, and design principles that reduce energy consumption. Beyond the functional, sustainable architecture embraces aesthetics that promote harmony with nature. The movement is gaining momentum as climate change and urban sprawl increase pressure on cities to evolve. Its long-term success will depend on public awareness and policy alignment.

Additional Information

• Overlook (नजरअंदाज करना): "Overlook" means to ignore or fail to notice, which does not fit the context of protecting the environment.
• Mitigate (कम करना): "Mitigate" means to make less severe or serious, which partly fits but does not fully align with the idea of actively protecting or preserving.
• Exploit (शोषण करना): "Exploit" means to use selfishly for one's own ends, which is contrary to the concept of sustainable architecture.

The correct answer is 'minimise'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses strategies in sustainable architecture.
• The appropriate verb should indicate something that reduces or lessens energy consumption.
• "Minimise" fits well as it denotes reducing or lessening energy consumption, aligning with sustainable design principles.
• Other options ("trigger", "amplify", "escalate") do not fit the context of describing the goal to decrease energy usage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Passage: The concept of sustainable architecture refers to design approaches that safeguard environmental integrity. These structures often incorporate renewable energy, low impact materials, and design principles that minimise energy consumption. Beyond the functional, sustainable architecture embraces aesthetics that promote harmony with nature. The movement is gaining momentum as climate change and urban sprawl increase pressure on cities to evolve. Its long-term success will depend on public awareness and policy alignment.

Additional Information

• Trigger (ट्रिगर करना): "Trigger" means to cause or initiate, which does not fit the goal of reducing energy consumption.
• Amplify (बढ़ाना): "Amplify" means to increase or enlarge, which is contrary to the objective of reducing energy use.
• Escalate (तेज करना): "Escalate" means to increase or intensify, which does not align with the context of minimizing energy consumption.

The correct answer is 'echo'.

Key Points

• The passage emphasizes sustainable architecture principles.
• The appropriate verb should indicate something that reinforces or supports harmony with nature.
• "Echo" fits well as it denotes reflecting or reinforcing a value, which aligns with the context of promoting harmony with nature.
• Other options ("imitate", "defy", "provoke") do not fit the context of reflecting or reinforcing sustainable values.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Passage: The concept of sustainable architecture refers to design approaches that safeguard environmental integrity. These structures often incorporate renewable energy, low impact materials, and design principles that minimise energy consumption. Beyond the functional, sustainable architecture embraces aesthetics that echo harmony with nature. The movement is gaining momentum as climate change and urban sprawl increase pressure on cities to evolve. Its long-term success will depend on public awareness and policy alignment.

Additional Information

• Imitate (नकल करना): "Imitate" means to mimic or copy, which doesn't fully capture the idea of reinforcing a value.
• Defy (अनदेखी करना): "Defy" means to challenge or resist, which does not fit the context.
• Provoke (उकसाना): "Provoke" means to incite or trigger, which doesn't align with the idea of promoting harmony.

The correct answer is 'exert'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the growing impact of climate change and urban sprawl.
• The appropriate verb should indicate applying or putting pressure on cities.
• "Exert" fits well as it denotes applying or putting pressure on something, aligning with how climate change and urban sprawl affect cities.
• Other options ("moderate", "lessen", "dilute") do not fit the context of increasing pressure.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Passage: The concept of sustainable architecture refers to design approaches that safeguard environmental integrity. These structures often incorporate renewable energy, low impact materials, and design principles that minimise energy consumption. Beyond the functional, sustainable architecture embraces aesthetics that echo harmony with nature. The movement is gaining momentum as climate change and urban sprawl exert pressure on cities to evolve. Its long-term success will depend on public awareness and policy alignment.

Additional Information

• Exert (दबाव डालना): "Exert" means to apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
• Moderate (मध्यम करना): "Moderate" means to lessen the intensity of, which does not reflect increasing pressure.
• Lessen (कम करना): "Lessen" means to make less or reduce, which is contrary to the idea of increasing pressure.
• Dilute (कमज़ोर करना): "Dilute" means to make weaker or less concentrated, which does not fit the context.

The correct answer is 'depend on'.

Key Points

• The passage describes factors critical to the success of sustainable architecture.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate reliance on certain elements for long-term success.
• "Depend on" fits well as it correctly signifies reliance on public awareness and policy alignment.
• Other options ("discourage", "eliminate", "abandon") do not fit the context of focusing on necessary dependencies for success.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Passage: The concept of sustainable architecture refers to design approaches that safeguard environmental integrity. These structures often incorporate renewable energy, low impact materials, and design principles that minimise energy consumption. Beyond the functional, sustainable architecture embraces aesthetics that echo harmony with nature. The movement is gaining momentum as climate change and urban sprawl exert pressure on cities to evolve. Its long-term success will depend on public awareness and policy alignment.

Additional Information

• Depend on (निर्भर करना): "Depend on" means to be determined, influenced, or contingent on someone or something.
• Discourage (हतोत्साहित करना): "Discourage" means to cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm, which does not fit the context.
• Eliminate (समाप्त करना): "Eliminate" means to completely remove or get rid of (something), which is not contextually appropriate.
• Abandon (त्यागना): "Abandon" means to give up completely, which does not fit the context.