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The correct answer is "Subsistence".

Key Points 

• Out of the four given words, "Entitlemant, Discrimnation and Acknouledge" are incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "Entitlement, Discrimination and Acknowledgement".
• Hence, the correctly spelled word is "Subsistence".
• "Subsistence": the state of having what you need in order to stay alive but no more
• Example: Primitive subsistence agriculture is practiced in rural areas.

Additional Information The meanings of the other words are:

• "Entitlement": the official right to have or do something
• "Discrimination": treating one person or group worse than others
• "Acknowledgement": the act of showing that you have seen or noticed somebody/something

The correct answer is: "To work fast."

Key Points

• "To work against the clocks" means to work quickly or urgently, especially when there is a deadline or time constraint.
• For example: We need to finish this project by tomorrow, so we'll have to work against the clock.
• The phrase implies that time is running out, and the person must work as efficiently as possible to complete the task.
• The word "clocks" is used metaphorically to represent the passage of time and the pressure it exerts on the worker.
• This phrase can be used in various contexts, such as work, sports, or academic assignments.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'the'.

Key Points

• The article "the" is used when referring to a specific noun that is known to the speaker and the listener.
• In this sentence, "the best player" refers to a specific player in the team, making "the" the correct choice.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "He is the best player in our team."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "a" is incorrect because "a" is used with non-specific singular nouns starting with consonant sounds, which does not fit here.
• Option 2: "an" is incorrect because "an" is used with non-specific singular nouns starting with vowel sounds, which does not fit here.
• Option 4: "no article" is incorrect because an article is required to specify the noun "best player" in this context.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the consequences of poor time management and arranges the sentences in a logical sequence.
• Sentence C is the first sentence because it introduces the central theme of the paragraph, i.e., the negative outcomes of failing to manage time:
• "Failing to manage your time effectively can have very undesirable consequences."
• Sentence A follows as it elaborates on the initial thought by providing specific examples of poor time management outcomes:
• "Deadlines are missed and the work flow is inefficient and of poor quality."
• Sentence D is the third sentence as it discusses how these consequences affect a professional's reputation and career:
• "It dents your reputation as a professional and your career is in danger of being stalled."
• Sentence B is the last sentence as it concludes the paragraph by emphasizing how these issues lead to personal stress:
• "As a result, your stress level shoots up."
• The correct sequence is CADB.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Failing to manage your time effectively can have very undesirable consequences. Deadlines are missed and the work flow is inefficient and of poor quality. It dents your reputation as a professional and your career is in danger of being stalled. As a result, your stress level shoots up."

The correct answer is 'Option 1'

 Key Points

The underlined word in this sentence is 'acquired' which means to obtain or to gain knowledge or skills.

The English meaning of 'Acquired' is gained or obtained (हिंदी में - प्राप्त).

An example of 'Acquired' in a sentence could be: He has acquired proficiency in French language.

The synonym to 'Acquired' in this context is 'Obtained', which also means to get or gain through some effort.

The Hindi meaning of 'Obtained' is 'प्राप्त हुई'. An example of 'Obtained' in a sentence could be: She obtained the highest marks in her exams.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 1'

 Additional Information

'Forfeited': It means to lose or give up something, does not fit this context.

'Admired': Means to regard with respect or warm approval, not applicable here.

'Awarded': Means to give something as a result of a decision, not related to the word 'acquired'.

The correct option is: over

Key Points

• The context tells us that currently, a rich, deep soprano voice reverberated over the fading foliage as it drifted from the parlor's open windows.
• The word "over" (ऊपर) fits the blank because it indicates that the soprano voice is resonating throughout or across the darkening greenery, implying that the sound is spreading across the area.
• "Over" can suggest the voice moving through or enveloping the scene, which aligns with the imagery of the passage.

Hence, the correct answer is: over.

Additional Information

• Aside (बाहर): This means to move something away from a particular place or position. In this context, it does not make sense because the voice is not moving aside from the greenery; it's resonating through it.
• But (लेकिन): This is a conjunction used to contrast ideas or statements. It doesn't fit here because the sentence is describing how the voice resonates with the greenery, not contrasting the elements.
• Besides (के अलावा): This is used to mean "in addition to" or "apart from." It doesn't fit in this context, as it would suggest something additional rather than the voice resonating through the scene.

The cloze test is given below:

Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if the entire scene before them was (2) ..... by that voice, infused with unexpected life; the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (3) ..... of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (4) ..... everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (5) ..... into eternity.

The correct option is: awakened

Key Points

• The context tells us that it seemed as though that voice suddenly brought unexpected life to the whole scene in front of them
• The word "awakened" (जागा) fits the blank because it conveys the idea of bringing the scene to life or reviving it.
• The voice is described as infusing the scene with unexpected life, and "awakened" captures the sense of vitality being introduced into the surroundings.

Hence, the correct answer is: awakened.

Additional Information

• Belated (देरी से आना): This means something that is delayed or happening later than expected. It does not fit the context, as it does not imply bringing the scene to life.
• Lapsed (समाप्त होना): This means something that has fallen into disuse or has passed beyond its original point. It does not fit the context of bringing life to the scene.
• Untried (अपरिक्षित): This means something that has not been tested or experimented with. It does not convey the sense of bringing life to the scene.

The cloze test is given below:

Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if the entire scene before them was awakened by that voice, infused with unexpected life; the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (3) ..... of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (4) ..... everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (5) ..... into eternity.

The correct option is: Branches

Key Points

• The context tells us about the tree branches that occasionally cast deep black shadows on the ground.
• The word "branches" fits the blank as it refers to the parts of the trees, specifically their limbs or extensions, which would cast shadows across the ground.
• This choice aligns with the context of the passage, where the scene describes trees and shadows.

Hence, the correct answer is: Branches.

Additional Information

• Pack (झुंड): This refers to a collection or group of things, often used for animals or objects. It does not fit here, as it does not relate to the image of trees casting shadows.
• Material(सामग्री): This refers to the substance or components of something. It doesn't make sense in this context because it doesn't relate to trees or shadows.
• Transition (परिवर्तन): This refers to a process of change or movement from one state to another. It doesn't fit in this context because the passage is describing trees and their physical attributes, not a shift in state.

The cloze test is given below:

Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if the entire scene before them was awakened by that voice, infused with unexpected life; the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the branches of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (4) ..... everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (5) ..... into eternity.

The correct option is: brought.

Key Points

• The context tells us that the same voice that made everything come to life at once also pulled them into a deeper, otherwise hidden world that seemed to go on forever.
• The word "brought" fits the blank because it conveys the idea of causing something to come into a new state, aligning with the passage's description of the voice causing everything to come to life.
• The voice is described as stirring and enlivening the scene, and "brought" appropriately indicates this effect.

Hence, the correct answer is: brought.

Additional Information

• Transacted (व्यवाहारिक): This means to carry out or conduct a business deal or exchange. It doesn't fit here, as the context is not about business transactions but about the impact of the voice on the scene.
• Chiselled (कुंदल): This means carved or shaped, often used for stone or wood. It doesn't fit the context of a voice impacting the scene, as it suggests physical alteration rather than emotional or atmospheric change.
• Lightened (हल्का होना): This means to make something less dark or heavy. While it might fit in some contexts, it doesn't capture the full effect described in the passage, which is more about awakening or bringing to life the scene.

The cloze test is given below:

Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if the entire scene before them was awakened by that voice, infused with unexpected life; the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the branches of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that brought everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (5) ..... into eternity.

The correct option is: stretched out.

Key Points

• The context tells us that the same voice that made everything come to life at once also pulled them into a deeper, otherwise hidden world that seemed to go on forever.
• The phrase "stretched out" (कार्यग्रस्त) fits the blank because it conveys the idea of extending into a vast or boundless space, which is appropriate for describing something "into eternity."
• It suggests the infinite reach or the limitless nature of the world that the voice is unveiling.
• "Stretched out" aligns with the context of something extending beyond the present moment, into eternity, as the passage describes the voice drawing the listeners into a deeper world.

Hence, the correct answer is: stretched out.

Additional Information

• Handed over (सोपना देना): This means to give or transfer something to someone else. It doesn't fit here because it doesn't convey the idea of something extending or reaching into eternity.
• Pleaded for (बिनती करना): This means to request or ask for something earnestly. It doesn't align with the concept of eternity or an infinite world.
• Asked for (मांगना): This means to make a request or demand. It doesn't fit the context of extending into an infinite or boundless realm.

The cloze test is given below:

Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if the entire scene before them was awakened by that voice, infused with unexpected life; the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the branches of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that brought everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that stretched out into eternity.