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The correct answer is 'to'.

Key Points

• The preposition "to" is used when something is directed towards someone or something.
• In the sentence, Mahesh directs the ball in the direction of his friend, so 'to' is the correct preposition.
• Options 1 (at), 2 (against), and 4 (for) do not fit in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "Mahesh threw the ball to his friend, but he could not catch it."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "at" suggests throwing in an aggressive way, as in "throw at someone." (गलत)
• Option 2: "against" is used when something hits a surface, e.g., "threw the ball against the wall." (गलत)
• Option 4: "for" is incorrect because "throw for" does not convey the intended direction of action. (गलत)

The correct answer is: Plentiful.

Key Points

• The word "Abundant" means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. (प्रचुर)
• Example: The area has an abundant supply of fresh water.
• "Plentiful" refers to something that exists in great quantities. (भरपूर)
• Example: Strawberries are plentiful in the summer months.
• Hence, the word 'Abundant' is synonymous with 'Plentiful'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Plentiful.

Additional Information

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

• Meagre (अल्प): Lacking in quantity or quality.
• Example: They were forced to supplement their meagre earnings.
• Scarce (दुर्लभ): Insufficient for the demand.
• Example: Food was becoming scarce as the winter continued.
• Sparse (विरल): Thinly dispersed or scattered.
• Example: Information on the subject is sparse.
• Insufficient (अपर्याप्त): Not enough; inadequate.
• Example: There was insufficient evidence to convict him.

The correct answer is 'on'.

Key Points

• The phrase "keen on" is a commonly used expression that means being eager or enthusiastic about something.
• Here, the sentence implies that the students were eager to participate, so "on" is the appropriate preposition to use.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they do not fit grammatically with "keen" in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Complete Sentence: "The students were keen on participating."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "with" is incorrect because "keen with" is not a standard expression in English.
• Option 3: "for" is incorrect because "keen for" does not convey the intended meaning in this context.
• Option 4: "in" is incorrect because "keen in" is not the correct collocation here.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• In the given passive voice sentence, the action is being performed on the subject by the members of the committee.
• To convert to active voice, make the members of the committee the subject performing the action.
• The phrase "should have been reviewed properly" changes to "should have reviewed the law properly" to align with active voice structure.
• The time reference "last year" remains unchanged, and the phrase "which was passed in the parliament" is retained to provide context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "The members of the committee should have reviewed the law properly, which the parliament passed last year."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The parliament should have reviewed the law properly, which the members of the committee passed last year." – Incorrect subject performing the action.
• Option 3: "The law should have reviewed the members of the committee properly which the parliament passed last year." – Incorrect structure; the law cannot perform the action.
• Option 4: "The members of the committee should have reviewed the law properly, which was passed in the parliament last year." – Incorrect use of passive phrase "was passed" without aligning it to active voice.

The correct answer is Option 3.

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: "The plants were watered by the gardener every morning."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the gardener" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "were watered" to "watered" (simple past active).
• Retain the time phrase "every morning" at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The gardener watered the plants every morning."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The gardener has watered the plants every morning." – Incorrect tense (present perfect).
• Option 2: "The gardener waters the plants every morning." – Incorrect tense (present simple).
• Option 4: "The gardener is watering the plants every morning." – Incorrect tense (present continuous).

The correct answer is Option 3.

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: "The walls are being painted by the workers."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the workers" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "are being painted" to "are painting" (present continuous active).
• Ensure the object "the walls" remains at the end of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The workers are painting the walls."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The workers painted the walls." – Incorrect tense (past simple).
• Option 2: "The workers were painting the walls." – Incorrect tense (past continuous).
• Option 4: "The workers paint the walls." – Incorrect tense (present simple).

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The phrase "cousin sister" is incorrect because the term "cousin" itself is gender-neutral and does not require an additional gender-specific word.
• Adding "sister" or "brother" after "cousin" is unnecessary and redundant.
• The correct and concise way to refer to her would simply be "cousin."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "She is my cousin."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "cousin sibling" – This phrase is incorrect because "sibling" refers to brothers and sisters, and it is redundant when combined with "cousin."
• Option 2: "own cousin" – This phrase is unnecessary as the word "cousin" already implies a relationship without needing "own."
• Option 3: "cousin girl" – This phrase is incorrect and ungrammatical because "cousin" does not need a gender-specific qualifier like "girl."

The correct answer is 'of'.

Key Points

• The correct preposition to use with "apprised" is "of" because it indicates being informed about something.
• The verb "apprised" typically takes the preposition "of" to convey the meaning of being notified or informed.
• Option 2 (about) is incorrect because "apprised" does not collocate with "about" in formal usage.
• Option 1 (to), Option 2 (at), and Option 4 (at) are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "The minister was apprised of the current situation."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "about" is incorrect because "apprised about" is less formal and not commonly used in standard English.
• Option 1: "to" is incorrect because "apprised to" does not make sense grammatically.
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect because "apprised at" is not a valid construction.

The correct answer is: Childish.

Key Points

• The word "Juvenile" refers to something related to young people, particularly children or adolescents. It can also describe immature or childish behavior. (किशोर / बचकाना)
• Example: The juvenile books section in the library has stories specifically meant for young readers.
• "Childish" means behavior or characteristics that resemble those of a child, often implying immaturity or silliness. (बचकाना)
• Example: His childish attitude made it difficult for the team to take him seriously.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of "Juvenile" is "Childish".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Childish.

Additional Information

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

• Ancient (प्राचीन): Refers to something very old or belonging to the distant past.
• Example: The ancient ruins of the temple attract thousands of tourists every year.
• Grown-up (वयस्क): Refers to an adult or someone who has matured.
• Example: She acts like a grown-up even though she's only fourteen.
• Elder (बुजुर्ग): Refers to someone older in age, often implying wisdom or respect due to age.
• Example: The elders of the community were consulted before making the decision.

The correct answer is 'of'.

Key Points

• The preposition "of" is used to indicate the parts or components of something.
• In this context, "of" is the correct choice to describe the composition of the book.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they do not fit grammatically or logically in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Complete Sentence: "The book consists of ten chapters."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" is incorrect because it does not indicate the composition or parts of something.
• Option 2: "from" is incorrect because it refers to origin or source, which is not applicable here.
• Option 3: "by" is incorrect because it refers to the agent or doer of an action, which is not the intended meaning.