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The correct answer is 'banned'.

Key Points

• The word "banned" means to prohibit or restrict something officially. (प्रतिबंधित)
• The sentence indicates that the new policy has officially prohibited the use of plastic bags in the store.
• The other options: "bond," "bend," and "band" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: The new policy has banned the use of plastic bags in the store.

Additional Information

• Bond (बंधन): means a connection or tie between people or things.
• Bend (झुकना): means to curve or change the shape.
• Band (बैंड): means a group of musicians or a strip used for binding.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Turn a deaf ear" means to deliberately ignore advice, requests, or warnings. (सलाह, अनुरोध या चेतावनी को जानबूझकर अनदेखा करना)
• Example: Despite repeated warnings about the storm, the fishermen turned a deaf ear and ventured into the sea.
• "Ignore advice" refers to the act of consciously deciding not to pay attention to the guidance or suggestions provided by someone. (सलाह को नजरअंदाज करना)
• Example: She ignored her friend's advice to save money and spent it all on shopping.
• Hence, the idiom "Turn a deaf ear" perfectly aligns with the meaning of "Ignore advice."

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: Argue (बहस करना): To express opposite views in a discussion or debate.
• Example: They started to argue about which movie to watch.
• Option 3: Listen carefully (ध्यान से सुनना): To pay close attention to what someone is saying.
• Example: She listened carefully to the teacher's instructions before starting the exam.
• Option 4: Reply angrily (गुस्से में जवाब देना): To respond to someone in a hostile or irritated manner.
• Example: He replied angrily when his boss criticized his work.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Ravi said that he would be joining the new office soon.
• Key Conversions:
• "will be joining" becomes "would be joining":
• The modal verb "will" in direct speech changes to "would" in indirect speech to reflect the backshift in tense.
• The subject "I" becomes "he":
• The first-person pronoun "I" is replaced with "he" to match the subject of the reporting verb (Ravi).
• The rest of the sentence remains unchanged:
• The phrase "the new office soon" remains the same in both direct and indirect speech.
• Reporting Verb:
• The reporting verb "said" is retained as it is appropriate for both direct and indirect speech.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Quotation marks are removed in indirect speech.
• The sentence is written in reported speech format without changing the original meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: Ravi said that he would be joining the new office soon.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Ravi said that he joins the new office soon."
• Incorrect tense: "joins" is in the present tense, which does not match the past reporting verb "said."
• Option 2: "Ravi said that he would join the new office soon."
• Partially correct, but it does not retain the progressive aspect of "will be joining."
• Option 3: "Ravi said that he will be joining the new office soon."
• Incorrect modal: "will" should be changed to "would" to match the rules of tense backshifting in indirect speech.

The correct answer is Option 2.

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: "They should have been following the instructions carefully."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the instructions" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "should have been following" to "should have been being followed" (modal perfect continuous passive).
• Ensure that the adverb "carefully" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "The instructions should have been being followed carefully."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The instructions should be followed carefully." – Incorrect as it changes the tense to present modal passive.
• Option 3: "The instructions should have been followed carefully." – Incorrect as it represents the passive of the 'Modal Perfect' tense.
• Option 4: "The instructions should followed carefully." – Incorrect as it omits the auxiliary verb "be" needed for passive voice.

The correct answer is 'into'.

Key Points

• The preposition "into" is used to indicate movement towards the interior of a place or object.
• In this context, the thief "broke into" the house, which is the correct usage.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Complete Sentence: "The thief broke into the house."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "by" is incorrect because "by" indicates proximity or method, not entry.
• Option 3: "in" is incorrect because "broke in" is incomplete without "into" for this context.
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect because "at" indicates location, not movement.

The correct answer is: Option 1, i.e., "Lake with them."

Key Points

• The idiom "Pull someone's leg" means to tease someone in a playful or lighthearted manner. (मज़ाक करना)
• Example: I thought he was being serious, but he was just pulling my leg about winning the lottery.
• "Joke with them" (Option 1) is the correct answer because it aligns with the playful teasing implied in the idiom. (उनके साथ मज़ाक करना)
• Example: Stop pulling my leg about my new haircut—it’s actually nice!

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1, i.e., "Lake with them."

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: Praise them (प्रशंसा करना): To express admiration or approval for someone.
• Example: The teacher praised the student for her excellent performance in class.
• Option 3: Annoy them (परेशान करना): To irritate or bother someone.
• Example: His constant interruptions were starting to annoy everyone at the meeting.
• Option 4: Criticize them (आलोचना करना): To express disapproval of someone or something.
• Example: The movie critics harshly criticized the new film for its weak storyline.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "Don't assume success before it happens."

Key Points

• The proverb "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" means that one should not make plans or assume outcomes based on events that haven't yet occurred. (अधूरे कार्यों पर पहले से ही परिणाम मान लेना गलत है।)
• Example: He was so confident about the deal that he bought a car before it was finalized, only to lose the deal later. Truly, "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
• "Success before it happens" implies that we should not celebrate or depend on outcomes until they are certain and finalized. (सफलता को निश्चित होने से पहले मान लेना।)
• Example: She planned a party for winning the competition, but she didn't actually win. This taught her not to assume success before it happens.
• Hence, we can conclude that the meaning of the proverb is "Don't assume success before it happens."

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: Hatching eggs is an unpredictable process (अंडों का फूटना एक अप्रत्याशित प्रक्रिया है।): While this is true in some cases, the proverb does not specifically refer to the unpredictability of hatching eggs.
• Example: Farmers often say that hatching eggs is an unpredictable process, but this is not what the proverb means.
• Option 3: Chickens should be counted immediately after hatching (मुर्गियों को अंडे से निकलने के तुरंत बाद गिनना चाहिए।): This is a literal interpretation and does not reflect the actual meaning of the proverb.
• Example: Counting chickens immediately after hatching might be practical, but it misses the point of the proverb.
• Option 4: Always count your livestock carefully (हमेशा अपने पशुधन को ध्यानपूर्वक गिनें।): While counting livestock is important, this option is unrelated to the metaphorical lesson of the proverb.
• Example: Farmers are advised to count their livestock carefully, but this does not capture the essence of the proverb.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The verb "succeeded" is typically followed by the preposition "in" when referring to an achievement or accomplishment.
• The phrase "to win" is incorrect in this context. It should be replaced with "in winning."
• The correct sentence structure should be: "He succeeded in winning the prize."

Therefore, the error is located in Option 2.

Correct Sentence: "He succeeded in winning the prize."

The correct answer is: Promote.

Key Points

• The word "Foster" means to encourage the development or growth of something, often by providing care and support. (प्रोत्साहित करना, पालन-पोषण करना)
• Example: The teacher worked hard to foster creativity in her students.
• "Promote" refers to actively supporting or encouraging something to flourish or progress. (बढ़ावा देना)
• Example: She was promoted to a managerial position because of her exceptional performance.
• Hence, the synonym of "Foster" is "Promote".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Promote.

Additional Information

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

• Neglect (उपेक्षा करना): To fail to take care of or give proper attention to something or someone.
• Example: The gardener neglected the plants, and many of them withered away.
• Reject (अस्वीकार करना): To refuse to accept, consider, or use something.
• Example: The editor rejected the manuscript because it lacked originality.
• Oppose (विरोध करना): To actively resist or challenge something.
• Example: The citizens opposed the construction of the factory due to environmental concerns.

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 documents are being submitted by the secretary."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the secretary" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "are being submitted" to "is submitting" (present continuous active).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Correct Sentence: "The secretary is submitting the documents."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The secretary submits the documents." – Incorrect tense (simple present active).
• Option 2: "The secretary has submitted the documents." – Incorrect tense (present perfect active).
• Option 4: "The secretary was submitting the documents." – Incorrect tense (past continuous active).