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The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Great uproar that signifies nothing.

Key Points

• The idiom "Sound and fury" refers to a lot of loud and passionate noise or commotion that ultimately has no meaning or result. (शोर-शराबा जो अंततः व्यर्थ हो)
• Example: The argument between the two leaders was full of sound and fury but led to no concrete decision.
• The correct explanation of this idiom is "Great uproar that signifies nothing". (महान शोरगुल जो किसी परिणाम का संकेत नहीं देता)
• Example: His angry speech was a lot of sound and fury, but it didn’t change anyone’s opinion.
• Hence, the idiom emphasizes situations or actions that are dramatic but lack substance or significance.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Echoes of truth from the past (अतीत से सत्य की गूंज): Refers to remnants or reflections of truth that are remembered from previous events.
• Example: His words carried echoes of truth from the past, reminding everyone of the hardships they overcame.
• Option 3: Confession followed by silence (स्वीकृति के बाद मौन): Refers to admitting something and then remaining silent afterward.
• Example: After his confession, there was a prolonged silence in the courtroom.
• Option 4: Loud actions with enduring impact (प्रभावशाली जोरदार कार्य): Refers to actions that are dramatic and leave a lasting impression.
• Example: Her speech was full of loud actions with enduring impact, inspiring everyone in the audience.
• Option 5: No further explanation required as there is no additional context provided for Option 5.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Feaseable'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Feasible'.
• The word 'Feasible' is an adjective which means 'capable of being done or achieved'. (संभव)
• For Example -
• It is not feasible to complete the project within one week.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Feasible'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other incorrect options -

• Feaseable - Incorrect spelling of 'Feasible'.
• Fiesible - Another incorrect spelling of 'Feasible'.
• Fiesable - Incorrect variation of the word 'Feasible'.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The correct spelling is 'Prevaricate'.

• The word 'Prevaricate' means to speak or act in an evasive way or avoid the truth.
• It is a verb and is often used to describe someone who avoids answering questions directly.
• For Example -
• When asked about his involvement in the incident, he began to prevaricate instead of giving a clear answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Prevaricate'.

Additional Information

Explanation of incorrect options:

• Prevericate - Incorrect spelling of the word 'Prevaricate'.
• Prevarricate - Incorrect spelling with an additional 'r'.
• Privaricate - Incorrect spelling with a 'v' instead of the correct letter 'r'.

The correct answer is: Option 2) Bibliophile.

Key Points

• The word "Philatelist" refers to a person who collects or studies stamps. (डाक टिकट संग्राहक)
• Example: My uncle is a philatelist and owns a remarkable collection of rare stamps.
• The word "Bibliophile" refers to a person who loves and collects books. (पुस्तक प्रेमी)
• Example: As a bibliophile, she spent hours browsing bookstores and adding rare editions to her collection.
• Hence, the correct one-word substitute for "A person who loves and collects books" is "Bibliophile."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2) Bibliophile.

Additional Information

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

• Philatelist (डाक टिकट संग्राहक): A person who collects or studies stamps.
• Example: The philatelist displayed his collection of rare stamps at the exhibition.
• Calligrapher (सुलेखक): A person skilled in the art of beautiful handwriting.
• Example: The wedding invitations were crafted by a professional calligrapher.
• Archivist (संग्रहपाल): A person responsible for preserving and organizing historical records or documents.
• Example: The archivist spent years cataloging the ancient manuscripts.

The correct answer is 'superfluous'.

Key Points

• The word "superfluous" means unnecessary or redundant, which fits the context of eliminating dialogue that is not needed.
• Option 2 "superfluity" refers to the state of being superfluous, which does not fit grammatically in this sentence.
• Option 3 "superfluously" is an adverb and does not fit the sentence structure.
• Option 4 "superfluousness" is a noun and is not suitable in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "The director demanded the screenplay be revised to eliminate superfluous dialogue."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "superfluity" is incorrect as it refers to a state or condition and cannot describe the type of dialogue.
• Option 3: "superfluously" is incorrect as it is an adverb and does not align with the sentence structure.
• Option 4: "superfluousness" is incorrect as it is a noun and does not fit grammatically.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The error lies in part (1) of the sentence: "To ensure every participant be heard."
• The use of "be" in this context is incorrect. The correct structure should be "To ensure every participant is heard."
• In formal or standard English, "is" is used to convey the correct tense and agreement with the subject.
• Thus, part (1) contains the grammatical error.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "To ensure every participant is heard, the chairperson requested that questions be submitted in advance and that moderators be assigned to each group."

Additional Information

• (2): "the chairperson requested that questions" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• (3): "be submitted in advance and that" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• (4): "moderators be assigned to each group." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the active voice, the sentence is: "The audience applauded the singer enthusiastically."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the singer" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "applauded" to "was applauded" (past simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the audience."
• Ensure the adverb "enthusiastically" remains in the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "The singer was applauded enthusiastically by the audience."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The singer was applauded enthusiastically by the audience." – This is the correct passive voice version of the sentence.
• Option 2: "The singer is applauded enthusiastically by the audience." – Incorrect tense (present simple passive).
• Option 3: "The singer has been applauded enthusiastically by the audience." – Incorrect tense (present perfect passive).
• Option 4: "The singer was being applauded enthusiastically by the audience." – Incorrect use of past continuous passive.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the plural form "evidences."
• In English grammar, "evidence" is an uncountable (or mass) noun.
• Uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually and do not take a plural "-s" suffix.
• The correct phrase should be "no evidence," ensuring grammatical correctness and proper agreement with the singular verb "was" later in the sentence.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The official, addressing the press yesterday, claimed that the matter had been resolved though no evidence supporting the statement was ever made available."

Additional Information

• 1: "The official, addressing the press yesterday," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and properly uses a participial phrase.
• 2: "claimed that the matter had been resolved" – This part is grammatically correct, using the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before the past claim.
• 4: "was ever made available." – This part is grammatically correct. The singular verb "was" perfectly agrees with the corrected singular noun "evidence."

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "They used lead pipes in old construction."

Key Points

• The word "lead" (in the question) is a verb that means to guide or direct a group, organization, or activity. (नेतृत्व करना)
• Example: She was chosen to lead the project because of her excellent management skills.
• The word "lead" (in Option 1) is a noun that refers to a type of metal, commonly used in construction and plumbing in the past. (सीसा)
• Example: The pipes in old houses were often made of lead, which is now known to be hazardous to health.
• Both words are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations, making them homonyms.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: He tried to lead the meeting professionally. (नेतृत्व करना): Refers to the same meaning as the highlighted word in the question.
• Example: She will lead the discussion on climate change at the conference.
• Option 3: She leads the choir every Sunday. (नेतृत्व करना): This also refers to guiding or directing, similar to the highlighted word.
• Example: He leads the team with great energy and enthusiasm.
• Option 4: He wrote a report on leadership styles. (नेतृत्व): Refers to the concept or styles of leading, not a homonym of the word "lead."
• Example: Leadership styles vary greatly among different organizations.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "Was the conclusion reached by the jury after reviewing all the evidence?"
• To convert to active voice: Identify the subject "the jury" and make it the subject of the active voice sentence.
• Change the verb structure: "was reached" becomes "did reach."
• Ensure the time phrase and object, "after reviewing all the evidence," remain intact for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "Did the jury reach the conclusion after reviewing all the evidence?"

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Did the jury reach the conclusion after reviewing all the evidence?" – This is the correct active voice conversion.
• Option 2: "Was all the evidence reviewed after reaching a conclusion by the jury?" – Incorrect as it remains in passive voice.
• Option 3: "Had the jury reached a conclusion by the time the evidence was reviewed?" – Incorrect tense (past perfect).
• Option 4: "Did the evidence conclude the jury's review?" – Incorrect meaning as it changes the intended subject.