SSC CGL Tier 2 English Previous Year Paper (Held On: 1 December 2016)

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• In the given sentence, 'more' is used before the adjective 'preferable' which  is incorrect as preferable is already in the comparative degree of the adjective.
• The comparative degree is used while making a comparison between two things.
• Eg- She is more honest than him.
• While making a comparison, we use 'than' after the adjective.
• but with the word " prefer & preferable "to" is used in place of than
• We must replace the preposition 'than' with 'to'.

Correct sentence- In my opinion, a pencil is always preferable to a pen.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• 'Better' is used which is the comparative degree of the adjective 'good'.
• The comparative degree is used while comparing two things.
• In the given sentence, the climate of the two places has been compared. When one thing is compared with another thing then  we should always write 'that of' in
  

case of singular comparison and 'those of' in case plural comparison after the comparative degree of the adjective in that sentence.

• Here, 'climate' is singular so we must use 'that of'.

Correct sentence- The climate of Mumbai is better than that of Hyderabad.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• The given sentence mentions the name of three leaders.
• We use plural nouns while referring to more than one thing and singular nouns while referring to a single thing.
• In part A, the noun 'leader' must be replaced by the plural form 'leaders'.

Correct sentence- The best-known leaders among them were Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, and Jawaharlal Nehru.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• 'Jewellery' is an uncountable noun and does not have any plural form.
• The use of 'jewelleries' is grammatically incorrect. While referring to multiple instances of a plural noun, we add phrases to denote the quantity such as 'all the jewellery', 'some of my jewellery', much jewellery, etc.
• We must replace 'jewelleries' with 'jewellery' to make the sentence correct.

Correct sentence- The burglar stole all the money in the house but surprisingly missed the jewellery in the locker.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about a single meeting that was adjourned because of the noise.
• For the above-mentioned reason, we need to use the singular form of the noun 'meeting' in part C.

Correct sentence- Owing to the disturbing noise, the speaker was forced to adjourn the meeting.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• We need to follow subject-verb agreement rules in a sentence. If the subject is singular, we use the singular form of the verb and if the subject is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
• Here, the subject is 'he' which is singular pronoun so we need to use the singular form of verb i.e. applies in part C.

Correct sentence- No man can become a great artist unless he applies himself continually to his art.

The correct answer is D.

Key Points

• The given sentence contains no error.
• Let us look at each part to understand it clearly-
• In part A, we use 'wants' as the subject is singular.
• In part B, the conjunction 'because' is used to give the reason.
• In part C, the preposition 'at' is used to indicate the particular time.

Clearly, the sentence is absolutely correct.

Confusion Points

• You may get confused because traffic is an uncountable noun but here the use of "s" is with jams so this is correct
• If this was 'traffic jam' then there was an error

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• The verbs in the sentence should be in the same tense to follow the rules of parallelism.
• The use of 'became' in part C indicates that the sentence is in the past tense.
• In part A, we will use the past tense form of the verb i.e**. climbed.**

Correct sentence- As they climbed higher, the air became cooler.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• Here, 'taste' means 'a liking towards a subject'.
• Let us look at the usage of the prepositions-
• 'In' is used when something is enclosed by something else. Eg- I stayed in the hotel.
• 'For' is used to indicate a particular subject. Eg- I am going for breakfast.
• In part C, 'in' must be replaced by 'for'.

Correct sentence- Rama has no taste for classical music.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• We must follow subject-verb agreement in a sentence. If the subject is singular, we need to use the singular form of the verb and if it is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
• In part C, 'user' is singular so we will use the singular form of verb i.e. is instead of 'are'.
• Usage of 'is' and 'are' is given below-
• They are playing.
• He is cooking.
  

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Correct sentence- A unique feature of a mobile phone is that it enables seamless telephone calls even when the user is moving around wide areas.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• In part C, the use of the preposition 'by' is incorrect.
• 'By' means with the help of something. Eg- I go to school by bus.
• In the given sentence, the use of 'by' is inappropriate as 'father' does not take the help of something to go everywhere.
• We must replace 'by' with 'on'.
• The phrase 'on foot' means 'walking'.

Correct sentence- My father, though old, goes everywhere on foot.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• In the given sentence, the speaker is giving a suggestion to a person.
• In part A, we need to use 'had' before 'better' to give advice about the present or future.
• 'Had better' simply means 'should'.

Correct sentence- You had better consult a doctor immediately.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. B.

• In part B, there is an error in the use of the preposition 'than'.
• The words 'senior', 'junior' and 'elder', are always followed by the preposition 'to'. The preposition 'than' is always followed by words such as 'older' and 'younger'.
• Clearly, we need to replace 'than' with 'to'.

Correct sentence- Ann received the promotion instead of Susan as Ann is senior to Susan in age though Susan had started working there before Ann's joining.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• The word 'yesterday' has been used which means the action happened in the past.
• We need to use the simple past tense instead of the present perfect tense.
• In part A, we replace 'has given' with 'gave' so that the sentence is in the simple past tense.

Correct sentence- The officer gave orders to his soldiers yesterday.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• 'Your' is a possessive pronoun that means 'belonging or relating to a person'.
• Eg- I need your pen.
• In part A, we will use 'you are' instead of 'your' as it indicates something that is happening in the present.

Correct sentence- When you are in doubt about your best friend's loyalty you can't help being disappointed.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. B.

Explanation-

• The conjunction 'Scarcely....when' is correlative conjunction that is used to denote two simultaneous actions in the past.
• Eg- Scarcely had she finished eating when her parents came.
• It's always used in pair i.e 'Scarcely....when' no other word can be used in place of 'when'
• So, in part B we need to replace 'than' with 'when'.

​Thus, the correct option is 2 and therefore the answer.

Correct sentence- Scarcely had he gone when I remembered his name.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. D.

• The sentence has no errors.
• Let us look at each part clearly-
• In part A, 'were I' is used which means 'if the person were the president'.
• In part B, 'would' is used to indicate what would have happened if that was the case.
• Part C is also grammatically correct.

Clearly, the sentence is absolutely correct.

The correct answer is 'B'.

Key Points

• The sentence contains an error in part B where it says "despite he had received." This is grammatically incorrect.
• "Despite" is a preposition, and it should be followed by a noun or a gerund (ing-form verb acting as a noun).
• Therefore, we cannot use "he had received" after "despite." Instead of using a clause after this preposition, we should use a noun phrase.
• The correct way to phrase this would be "despite having received". 'Having received' here acts as a gerund phrase following the preposition 'despite'.
• This way, it indicates that the action of the best medical help being received did not prevent the sad outcome.
• This rule is universally applicable i.e., whenever you use the word 'despite', it should be followed by a noun, a noun phrase, or a gerund.
• Correct sentence- "The patient died despite having received the best medical help."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A.

• The phrase 'one of' requires a plural noun following it.
• In part A, we should replace 'friend' with 'friends'.

Correct sentence- One of my friends has gone to Canada.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. C.

• In part C, we need to use the article 'the' before 'Lady'.
• 'The' is a definite article that is used before to denote a definite noun.
• In the given sentence, 'Florence Nightingale' has been given a specific name so it will begin with 'the'.

Correct sentence- Florence Nightingale was called The Lady with the lamp.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The.

• 'Some', 'Any' and 'A' are the words that do not specify a particular or specific person or thing.
• 'The' is a definite article and is used to denote a specific thing or person.
• In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about a specific man in the corner.
• The most appropriate word should be 'the'.

Correct sentence- The man standing in that corner is a police man in plain clothes.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. devices.

Let us look at the meanings of the given words-

• Conveyances means the action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
• Devices means a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
• Instruments mean a tool or implement, especially one for precision work.
• Apparatus means the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Clearly, eight-cylinder engines can be described as 'mechanical equipment'.

Correct sentence- Eight cylinder engines are devices that use great amount of petrol.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. procrastinate.

Let us look at the meanings of the given words-

• Prevaricate means to speak or act in an evasive way.
• Procrastinate means to delay or postpone an action; put off doing something.
• Interrogate means to ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.
• Discriminate means to recognize a distinction; differentiate.
  

The most appropriate word is 'procrastinate' as the sentence describes how he would be late for submissions because he used to delay everything.

Correct sentence- He would always be late with submissions because he would procrastinate whatever he was supposed to do.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ad infinitum.

Let us look at the meanings of the given options-

• Ad infinitum means again and again in the same way; forever.
• Voraciously means wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
• Hesitatingly means pause in indecision before saying or doing something.
• Ad interim means for an intervening or temporary period of time.

Clearly, 'ad infinitum' is correct as the sentence says that he was continuously talking.

Correct sentence- He talked on and on ad infinitum.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. irrevocable.

Let us look at the meanings of the given words-

• Irretrievable means are not able to be retrieved or put right.
• Irreparable means are impossible to rectify or repair.
• Irrevocable means not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
• Irreconcilable means are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

The most suitable word for an order which cannot be modified is 'irrevocable'.

Correct sentence- The order is irrevocable and you must abide by it, as there is not even the slightest chance of its being modified or withdrawn.

Th correct answer is option 2 i.e. show.

Evince means reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

Let us look at the meanings of the given words -

• Recollect means remember (something); call to mind.
• Show means be, allow, or cause to be visible.
• Eg- Wrinkles have shown on her face.
• Appear means come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause.
• Produce means make or manufacture from components or raw materials.

Clearly, 'show' is the meaning of the word.

The answer is Option 4 i.e Injurious

  Explanation

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the option:

• Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
• Injurious means causing or likely to cause damage or harm.

​Here we find that both Pernicious and Injurious express similar meanings.

Therefore Option 4 Injurious is the correct answer.

Let's look at the meaning of other words:

• Filthy means disgustingly dirty.
• Foul means offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty.
• Continuous means forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

The answer is Option 3 i.e Praise

  Explanation

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the option:

• Eulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died.
• Praise means express warm approval or admiration of.

​Here we find that both Eulogy and Praise express similar meanings.

Therefore Option 3 Praise is the correct answer.

Let's look at the meaning of other words:

• Harmony: The state of being in agreement or concord.
• Euphoria: A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
• Homily: A tedious moralizing lecture.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. accumulated.

Accumulated means gathered together or acquired an increasing number or quantity of.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Squandered means wasted (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
• Eg- A lot of money has been squandered on administration.
• Receded means went or moved back or further away from a previous position.
• Collected means brought together in one volume or edition.
• Garnered means gathered or collected (something, especially information or approval).

Clearly, 'squandered' is the opposite in meaning.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. confident.

Diffident means modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Reserved means slow to reveal emotions.
• Happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
• Confident means feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.
• Eg- He is very confident.
• Strong means powerful and difficult to resist or defeat.

Clearly, 'confident' is the opposite in meaning.

The answer is Option 4 i.e Firm

  Explanation

Let's look at the meaning of the given word and the option:

• Fickle: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
• Firm: means strongly felt and unlikely to change.

​Here we find that both Fickle and Firm express the opposite meaning.

Therefore both the words are Antonyms, and thus Option 4 Firm is the correct answer.

Let's look at the meaning of other words:

• Debilitating means tending to weaken something.
• Repulsive means arousing intense distaste or disgust.
• Yielding means complying with the requests or desires of others.

The correct answer is 'Prescience'.

Key Points

• Among the given options correct spelling is **'**Prescience'.
• Let's have a look at the meaning and example of the correctly spelled word. 
• Prescience(noun)- "the ability to know or correctly suggest what will happen in the future". (भविष्य में क्या होगा यह जानने या सही ढंग से सुझाव देने की क्षमता)
• Example: Because Jane was amazed by the psychic's prescience, she visited her on a regular basis.
• Hence, the correct option is Option 4).

Additional Information​

• Let's check out some synonyms and antonyms of 'Prescience': (आइए 'Prescience' के कुछ पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द देखें:)
• Synonyms: prediction, foreknowledge, farsighted.
• Antonyms: shortsightedness, silliness, folly.

Hint

• Use the elimination method and try to eliminate the options. (उन्मूलन विधि का प्रयोग करें और विकल्पों को समाप्त करने का प्रयास करें।)
• For elimination, search for the easiest word known to you and eliminate the wrong options with the help of that word. (उन्मूलन के लिए, आपको ज्ञात सबसे आसान शब्द की खोज करें और उस शब्द की सहायता से गलत विकल्पों को समाप्त करें।)

The correct answer is 'Exclamatory'.

Key Points

• Among the given options correct spelling is **'**Exclamatory'.
• Let's have a look at the meaning and example of the correctly spelled word. 
• Exclamatory(adjective)- "(of language) expressing surprise, emotion, or pain by means of an exclamation or exclamations". ((भाषा का) विस्मयादिबोधक या विस्मयादिबोधक के माध्यम से आश्चर्य, भावना या दर्द व्यक्त करना)
• Example: The writer's exclamatory style becomes tiresome after a few pages.
• Hence, the correct option is Option 4).

Additional Information​

• Let's check out some synonyms(समानार्थी) and antonyms(विलोम) of 'Exclamatory': 
• Synonyms: emphatic, forceful.
• Antonyms: forceless, unforceful.

Hint

• Use the elimination method and try to eliminate the options. (elimination method का प्रयोग करें और विकल्पों को समाप्त करने का प्रयास करें।)
• For elimination, search for the easiest word known to you and eliminate the wrong options with the help of that word. (उन्मूलन के लिए, आपको ज्ञात सबसे आसान शब्द की खोज करें और उस शब्द की सहायता से गलत विकल्पों को समाप्त करें।)

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. abstinence.

• Abstinence means the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something.
• Eg- He should maintain abstinence from smoking.

No other option is correctly spelt.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. distinguish oneself.

• Make one's mark means attain recognition or distinction.
• ​Eg- It took a lot of struggle before he could make his mark.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. acknowledge defeat.

• Throw in the towel means abandon a struggle; admit defeat.
• Eg- There have been times when I have just thrown in the towel.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. worthless thing.

• Mare's nest means a worthless thing.
• Eg- His plans are usually a mare's nest.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. big fuss over a small matter.

• A storm in a teacup means great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter.
• Eg-  Don't worry it is probably a storm in a teacup.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. of noble birth.

• Blue-blooded means of noble birth.
• Eg- Being blue-blooded does not guarantee a merit.
• Origin: This was the designation attributed to some of the oldest and proudest families of Castile, who claimed never to have intermarried with Moors, Jews, or other races.

The correct answer is- 'highly successful.'

Key Points

• Let's understand the meaning of the given idiom:
• Do a roaring trade means being very busy and successful as a store or business. (Do a roaring trade का अर्थ है एक दुकान या व्यवसाय के रूप में बहुत व्यस्त और सफल होना।)
• Example: The cafes are doing a roaring trade.
• From the meaning and example, we can say the correct answer is 'highly successful.'

Thus option 2 is the most appropriate answer

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to have just enough to sustain.

• Keep body and soul together means stay alive, especially in difficult circumstances.
• Eg- It's not possible to keep body and soul together by selling coconuts.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. unreal imagining.

• Will-o-the wisp means unreal imagining.
• Eg- Full employment has been a will-o-the-wisp of the government.

The correct answer is- 'an activity that involves mystery and secrecy.'

Key Points

• Let's understand the meaning of the given idiom:
• Cloak-and-dagger means ​involving or characterized by mystery and intrigue. (Cloak-and-dagger का अर्थ है रहस्य और साज़िश में शामिल होना।)
• Example:  *It was a cloak-and-dagger operation.*​
• From the meaning and example, we can say the correct answer is 'an activity that involves mystery and secrecy.'

Thus option 3 is the most appropriate answer.

The correct answer is- 'to dispose of with the intent to deceive.'

Key Points

• Let's understand the meaning of the given idiom:
• Palm off means to dispose of with the intent to deceive. (Palm off का अर्थ है धोखा देने का इरादा।)
• Example: *Stop trying to palm off the leftovers to me.*​
• ​From the meaning and example, we can say the correct answer is 'to dispose of with the intent to deceive.'

Thus option 3 is the most appropriate answer.

Additional Information

• Let's learn some other idioms and their meaning:
• A chip on shoulder - holding a grudge or grievance (कोई शिकायत रखना)
• Example: He's always picking up fights with everyone. He seems to have a chip on his shoulder.
• A dime a dozen - something very common and not having much value (कुछ बहुत ही अधिक सामान्य मूल्य का)
• Example: Adventure and travelling based reality shows are now outdated and a dime a dozen.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. SRPQ.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 gives an introduction to information technology. S starts with 'it' which refers to the information technology mentioned in 1. So, S follows 1.
• One of the changes mentioned in S has been described in R i.e. invention of the computer. Hence, R follows S.
• P is the logical successor of R as it further gives the factors that brought change.
• Last is Q as it gives the final result of the techniques that are described.

Sentences after rearrangement-

Information Technology is a recent development. It has brought about revolutionary changes in the field of communication. The invention of computer has accelerated the speed of computing. These changes are attributed to the Internet, website, e-mail and Fax. As a result of these techniques, the whole world has shrunken into a global village. Browsing Internet has become a regular feature.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. QSPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 describes the telephone. Q starts with 'it'  which refers to the telephone and tells its use. Hence, Q follows 1.
• S is the logical successor of Q as it elaborates about the working of the telephone.
• P follows S as S states when we are doing something else, it rings and P gives examples of when it rings.
• 6 refers to act of 'hastening' which has been stated in R. So, R precedes 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

The telephone is the most tyrannical of all the machines we have invented. It uses us more than we use it. It rings frantically whenever we are in the middle of doing something else. We might be watching television, reading a book, or doing some gardening. But at the first summon, we hasten to answer its call. Are we not like slaves hastening to their whip-cracking masters?

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. RQPS.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• R follows sentence 1 as it describes what happened on the way when he was riding along the road.
• Q uses 'them' which refers to the soldiers mentioned in R. Hence, Q follows R.
• P is the logical successor of Q as it further gives details of the beam.
• S precedes 6 as S gives the reason why G. Washington dismounted and helped them.

Sentences after rearrangement-

One day G. Washington was riding along a road. On the way, he saw soldiers lifting a heavy beam. The Corporal was giving them orders. The beam was too heavy to lift without help. They needed just one more man. G.Washington dismounted and helped the soldiers to lift the beam.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. QSPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 introduces the boy. Q starts with 'he' which refers to Ali. So, Q follows sentence 1.
• S follows Q as it starts with 'they' which refers to 'his parents' mentioned in Q.
• Next is P as Q gives the reason because of which he was told to find work.
• Last is R as 6 mentions that he was told to leave the house and R gives the reason i.e. he refused to work.

Sentences after rearrangement-

There was a boy named Ali. He lived with his parents. They were very poor. They asked him to find work.  But Ali refused to work. They asked him to leave the house.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. SQPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 describes the second centre and S starts with 'but' which is contradicting to sentence 1. So, S follows 1.
• Q follows S as it describes its location.
• P is the logical successor of Q as it further gives details of the centre.
• Last is R as sentence 6 gives details of the setup which is also mentioned in R.

Sentences after rearrangement-

The second centre is much smaller. But it is equally attractive. It will come up at Alipore. It will be known as Dhana Dhanya Cultural Complex. The State Government has decided to setup this centre. This will be built in the memory of Dwijendralal Roy.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. QPSR.

Key Points

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 gives an introduction of a town. Q further describes the town. Hence, Q follows sentence 1.
• Next is P as it tells why the town is charming as mentioned in Q.
• S follows P as it uses 'it' which refers to the 'fine examples' mentioned in P.
• Last is R as it gives the reason why seeing the whole town can take several days which is mentioned in sentence 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

Siem Reap is a small town near the temple of Angkor Wat. The town is charming and worth exploring. There are some fine examples of Khmer and French architecture. Now a days, visitors are using it as a base for visits to nearby temples. In Angkor Wat you will find more than 100 stone monuments and temples. To see the whole town can take several days.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. SPRQ.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 gives an introduction about the northeastern region. S starts with 'it' and refers to the region mentioned in sentence 1. Hence, S follows sentence 1.
• Next is P as S talks about rainfall and P further gives details about this topic.
• R follows P as it refers to the 'uneven distribution of rainfall' that is mentioned in P.
• Last is Q as it as 6 talks about the temperature so Q must be preceding sentence 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

The northeastern region presents a diverse system of habitats, ranging from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows. It is largely a humid tropical region with two periods of rainfall; the winter rains come from the west and the summer rains are brought by the monsoon winds. In eastern Himalayas the rainfall ranges from 125 to 300 cms, in Assam from 178 to 305 cms. The uneven distribution affects the region in two opposite ways, floods and droughts. The temperature in the region varies with location, elevation,topography, rainfall and humidity. The winter temperature in Shillong, for example, varies from 4°C to 24°C; in Gangtok, from 9°C to 23°C.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. QSRP.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 talks about where they sat down and Q tells what happened soon after that. Hence, Q follows sentence 1.
• Next is S as the speaker describes what she has been told.
• R follows S as it starts with 'but' and it is in contradiction with S.
• Last is P as it further gives the details of the incident by telling what the man did.

Sentences after rearrangement-

On vacation in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and I sat down at a street cafe. Soon I felt the presence of someone standing alongside me. We had been cautioned about beggars and told to ignore them. But this one wouldn't budge. At one point, he bent over with a big smile, showing me a single gold tooth and a dingy fez. Finally, a man walked over to me and whispered, "Hey buddy, this guy is your waiter and he wants to take your order".

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. SQPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• The sentences highlight the working of a typewriter.
• Sentence 1 highlights how it operates. S gives the first step i.e. the sheet is kept. Hence, S follows sentence 1.
• Next is Q as it tells what happens when one of the keys is pressed.
• P follows Q as it tells that one letter is printed.
• Last is R as it further elaborates on the process for typing the next letter. Sentence 6 gives the conclusion.

Sentences after rearrangement-

The manual typewriter is worked by hand. A sheet of paper is clipped against the roller. When one of the keys is tapped, a hammer goes and strikes the ribbon against the blank paper. The required letter is thus printed on the paper. Then the roller automatically moves on, another key is tapped and the next letter is printed. A person who knows typing, can really work fast on this machine.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. SQPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 describes how the speaker slept very little on the train and S gives the reason for this. So, S follows sentence 1.
• Next is Q as it tells what happened very soon.
• P follows Q as it describes what the quarrel was about.
• Last is R as the speaker describes how he felt after the quarrel.

Sentences after rearrangement-

I usually sleep quite well in the train, but this time I slept only a little. There were too many people and too much luggage all around. Soon there was a quarrel about the window. Most people wanted it shut and I wanted it open. The quarrel left me completely upset. The window was shut all night as usual.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. RQSP.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• R should follow sentence 1 as it gives an introduction to the subject matter being discussed.
• Next is Q as it tells what happened one day.
• S follows Q as it further elaborates what the speaker's mother said to the old man.
• Last is P as it finally describes what her mother would do i.e. add three-fourths water.

Sentences after rearrangement-

We stayed on the second floor of an individual house. My mother was very angry with the old man who brought diluted milk to us. One day she said to him that he was too old to climb upstairs with the heavy can of milk. She suggested to him that he should come up with the can, one fourth full with milk. Then she would add the three fourths water that he would anyway add to the milk. So that he was not burdened with climbing upstairs with the heavy can.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. QRPS.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• The sentences describe the process that occurs before selling the newspapers.
• Q should follow sentence 1 as it tells what happens after gathering the news.
• Next is R as it logically follows Q.
• After printing, the news is sent to distributors as mentioned in P.
• S indicates where the newspapers are sent. Hence, S precedes sentence 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

Reporters gather news for newspaper. The news is classified and arranged by the editors. It is printed in the press. The newspaper is sent to the distributors. Then the newspapers are sent to news agencies. The news agencies sell the newspapers.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RQPS.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 gives the introduction of the trial. Next is R as it describes the reason for her being jailed.
• P follows R as it elaborates on her journey.
• Next is Q as it tells about the present trial.
• S follows Q as it describes the complex that has been mentioned in S.

Sentences after rearrangement-

The trial of Madhuri Gupta began on the morning of 22 March 2012, almost two years after she was first taken into police custody.  She had been jailed until January of this year, when she was formally charged with violating the official Secrets Act, 1923. She was released on bail after having already served 21 months in Tihar jail waiting for a trail. Shortly before 10 a.m., Gupta was chatting amiably with the policmen on duty at North Delhi's Tis Hazari Courts complex. Home to about 400 courtrooms, the complex is among the largest of its kind in Asia. The place presents a dim picture of the depressing realities of justice at work.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. RPSQ.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• R follows sentence 1 as it tells what happened after the show time sirens wailed.
• Next is P as it gives Jamshed's description.
• S follows P as it gives their location.
• Last is Q as it further gives the reason why Jamshed was present there and logically precedes sentence 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

By 1 pm, the producers were ready and the show time sirens wailed. Junaid Jamshed made his entrance, standing tall in a kurta. He was wearing a skullcap and sported his now signature long beard. We were at International Studios in Karachi. Jamshed was to pre-record episodes of ALIF LAAM MEEM, a 2011 Islamicised version of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE for Geo TV. Geo TV is one of Pakistan's biggest TV networks.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RPSQ.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 describes where he lived and it should be followed by R as it tells about the farm mentioned in sentence 1.
• Next is P as it tells what he did in the morning.
• After that is S as it tells what he did till noon i.e. before lunch.
• Next is Q as it tells what happened after lunch. Sentence 6 is in continuation with Q.

Sentences after rearrangement-

When he was a little boy, he lived on a farm in the country. It was his grandfather's vegetable farm. He used to feed the chicken in the morning. Then he played in the fields until noon. After Lunch, it was too hot to work or play. So everyone took a nap for two or three hours.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RPSQ.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 tells the time of the day. R gives the introduction of the incident being described. So, R follows sentence 1.
• Next is P as it tells what he was doing while waiting.
• S follows P as it describes the day.
• Last is Q as it gives details oof his house which is followed by sentence 6.

Sentences after rearrangement-

It was 7 o' clock in the morning. Shardul was waiting for his school bus. He was keenly looking at the approaching vehicles. Today is the final day of his school athletic meet. His house was in the lead. As a leader of the house, he wanted to win the General Championship by scoring maximum points.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RQPS.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 describes how little is known about the origin of English literature and R follows it as it tells how poetry made its appearance. (वाक्य 1 बताता है कि अंग्रेजी साहित्य की उत्पत्ति के बारे में कितना कम जाना जाता है और R इसका अनुसरण करता है क्योंकि यह बताता है कि कविता ने अपनी उपस्थिति कैसे बनाई।)
• Next is Q as it is in continuation with R and tells about poets. (अगला Q है क्योंकि यह R की निरंतरता में है और कवियों के बारे में बताता है।)
• P follows Q as it starts with 'this' and refers to the fact that little is known about them. (P, Q का अनुसरण करता है क्योंकि यह 'इस' से शुरू होता है और इस तथ्य को संदर्भित करता है कि उनके बारे में बहुत कम जानकारी है।)
• Last is S as it tells what the critics have finally relied on. (लास्ट S है क्योंकि यह बताता है कि आलोचकों ने आखिरकार किस पर भरोसा किया है।)

Sentences after rearrangement-

Little indeed is known of the origin of English literature. We can be certain that poetry made its appearance long before the first prose was written down. So far as poets are concerned, again, little or nothing is known beyond the names of two of them. This has not prevented some scholars from writing their "lives" from hints in the texts themselves. Critics have also relied on scanty contemporary references, and also a mass of conjecture that cannot be described as intelligent. Not withstanding the mists, old English literature has an amazing richness.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. QRPS.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 gives an introduction to the topic being discussed i.e. making of a film. Q follows sentence 1 as it tells the hero signed for it.
• Next is R as it tells what was decided for the heroine.
• P follows R as it describes the process followed to find a suitable heroine.
• S starts with 'finally' and gives the conclusion.

Sentences after rearrangement-

A film director decided to make a romantic film. Mr. Mohan Lal was singned as the hero of the film. The director wanted a new face for the heroine of his film. A long spell of audition was conducted to find a suitable heroine. Finally, he selected a young school girl for his film. The film was a box office hit.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. SQPR.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• S follows sentence 1 as it tells what happened when he went to the airport.
• Next is Q as Rohit asked his friend wy he was worried.
• P follows Q as his friend gave him a reply by explaining him.
• R starts with 'just then' and logically follows P.

Sentences after rearrangement-

Rohit went to the airport to see off his friend. The friend appeared worried and anxious about something. Rohit asked him why he was worried and anxious. He explained that he had lost his bag in the crowd. Just then, a policman was seen with a teenager who had a bag in his hand. They told the policman about their lost bag & claimed it.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RQSP.

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them, so let’s find out-

• Sentence 1 tells that the speaker boarded a bus. R follows sentence 1 as it tells about the seat occupied by the speaker.
• Next is Q as the conductor came after the speaker sat in the bus.
• S starts with 'he' which refers to the conductor mentioned in Q. Hence, S follows Q.
• Last is P as it tells what the speaker felt when she came to know that she was in the wrong bus.

Sentences after rearrangement-

I boarded a bus from Tilak Nagar to the Railway Station. I was very happy to occupy a seat as I was sure that my journey will be comfortable. The conductor came and I asked for a ticket. He told me that I had boarded a wrong bus. It was very embarrassing when people looked at me as if I was a fool. But the conductor was kind enough to tell me that I could get down on the next-stand and get bus to the station.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. fastidious.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
• Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
• Innocent means not guilty of a crime or offence.
• Amenable means open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

Clearly, 'fastidious' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. abbot.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Padre means the title of a priest or chaplain in some countries.
• Dean means the head of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church.
• Abbot means a man who is the head of an abbey of monks.
• Deacon means an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.

Clearly**, 'abbot'** is the correct word.

• The correct answer is option 1 i.e. obsolete.
• Meanings of the given words are-

1. Obsolete means no longer produced or used; out of date.
2. Old-fashion means in or according to styles or types no longer current; not modern.
3. Antique means having a high value because of age and quality.
4. Vanished means disappeared suddenly and completely.

Clearly, 'obsolete' is the correct word.

Obsolete- (ab so late) - These words have become obsolete (so late now), so can not be used further.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. altruist.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Egoist means a person working for self-interest.
• Unselfish means willing to put the needs or wishes of others before one's own.
• Altruist means showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
• Welfarist means someone who supports welfare.

Clearly, 'altruist' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. epitaph.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Obituary means a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper
• Memorial means a statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.
• Epitaph means a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
• Epigraph means an inscription on a building, statue, or coin.

Clearly, 'epitaph' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sacrilege.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
• Sacrilege means violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
• Bizarre means very strange or unusual.
• Iniquitous means grossly unfair and morally wrong.

Clearly, 'sacrilege' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. polytheist.

​Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

• Let's understand the meaning of these words in the sentences:
• She was reading a polyglot Bible, with the text in English, Latin, and Greek.
• Polygamy was legal and usual in the 7th century.
• The area of the polygon is 100cm².
• The majority of the people in the Mediterranean area were polytheists.
• ​Clearly, polytheist best expresses the above-mentioned phrase.

​Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is 'Usurer'.

The meanings of the given words are-

• 'Usurer' means a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
• 'Usurper' means a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force.
• 'Usherer' means a person who shows people their seats, especially in a cinema or theatre.
• 'Undertaker' means a person whose business is preparing dead bodies for burial or cremation and making arrangements for funerals.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. sinecure.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Freelancer means self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.
• Sine qua non means an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.
• Sinecure means a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
• Quangos means a semi-public administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it.

Clearly, 'sinecure' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Prodigy.

Key Points

• ​Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Additional Information

• Let's understand the meaning of these words in the sentences:
• He is an intellectual, scholarly man.
• She was a child prodigy on the violin.
• He's some kind of mathematical genius.
• He was the mastermind behind the plan.
• Clearly, Prodigy best expresses the above-mentioned phrase.
• ​Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. indefatigable.

Key Points

Meanings of the given words are-

• Invincible means too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
• Inflatable means capable of being filled with air.
• Indefatigable means persisting tirelessly.
• Inextricable means impossible to disentangle or separate.

Clearly, 'indefatigable' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. neologism.

Meanings of the given words are-

• Novelty means the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
• Innovation means a new method, idea, product, etc.
• Neologism means a newly coined word or expression.
• Inception means the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Clearly, 'neologism' is the correct word.

The correct answer is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to the passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (enemies)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (present perfect- has/have been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (destroyed)
• At last line up the remaining part.

Following these steps, we finally get - ''The Ajooba town has been destroyed by the enemies. ''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (Rohit)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (past perfect- had been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (written)
• At last line up the remaining part.

Following these steps, we finally get- ''An essay on 'Pollution' had been written by Rohit."

The correct answer is option 3.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (him)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (past perfect-had been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (torn)
• At last line up the remaining part

Following these steps, we finally get - ''The pages of the book had already been torn by him.''

The correct answer is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• The helping verb (be) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will be changed to the base form according to the tense. (present tense-utter)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''A sane man cannot utter this word.''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• The helping verb (being) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will be changed to the base form according to the tense. (present continuous- singing)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''Jason is singing the national anthem.''

The correct answer is option 3.

• When the interrogative sentence starts with the helping verb, passive voice also starts with a helping verb.
• Now interchange the places and the forms of subject and object; don't forget to add 'by' before agent. (him)
• Use appropriate helping verb as per tense. ( 'can' changes into 'can be') Always use the third form of the main verb. (completed)

Eventually, we get the final sentence - ''Can the job be completed by him in three weeks? ''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (grid failure)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (present tense- is/are)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (brought)
• At last line up the remaining part.

Following these steps, we finally get - ''Five hundred trains are brought to a halt by grid failure. ''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• The helping verb (was) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will remain the same as the sentence is in past tense.
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get -'' His recitation pleased the teacher.''

The correct answer is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (past tense- was/were)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (seen)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''She was seen singing at her work. ''

The correct answer is option 1.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to the passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (them)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (future tense- will be)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (helped)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''We will be helped by them with money.''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• The helping verb (was) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will remain the same as the sentence is in past tense. (asked)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- ''They asked me my name.''

The correct answer is option 3.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns. (Here the subject is not specific so we use 'someone')
• The helping verb (was) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will remain the same as the sentence is in the past tense. (told)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- ''Someone told Kamala the bad news as soon as she arrived.''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to the passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (girl's death)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (present perfect- has/have been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (opened)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''A can of worms has been opened by the girl's death. ''

The correct answer is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from active to the passive voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (them)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (present perfect- has/have been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (completed)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get -'' By that time tomorrow, the work allotted to them would have been completed by them. ''

The correct answer is option 1.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns. (Here the subject is not specific so we use 'somebody')
• The helping verb (was) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will change to the past tense form. (stole)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- ''While I was on holiday, somebody stole my camera from my hotel room.''

The correct answer is option 3.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Since the sentence uses 'were being', the active voice must be in 'past continuous form'.
• 'Being' will be omitted.
• The main verb will be changed to the continuous form. (exporting)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- ''By 1829, Britain was exporting British goods worth seven crore rupees to India. ''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an imperative sentence-

• The object 'you' is generally missing in these sentences. If it is a command, it should begin with 'let'.
• Then, it should be followed by the object (tests).
• Use appropriate helping verb as per tense. (present tense- be/not be).
• Always use the third form of the main verb. (done)
  

Eventually, we get the final sentence - ''Let all the necessary tests be done soon.''

The correct answer is option 4.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use preposition by before agent. (her)
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (past perfect- had been)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (locked)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''The door had been locked by her, before she left. ''

The correct answer is option 2.

We need to follow these instructions while changing from passive to the active voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• The helping verb (were) and preposition (by) will be omitted in the active voice.
• The third form of the main verb will be changed to the past tense form. (rewarded)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- ''The King rewarded bravery and loyalty.''

The correct answer is option 3.

We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an assertive sentence-

• Find the subject and object of the sentence and exchange their places; make changes in their cases as well if subject and object are pronouns.
• Use helping verb in passive form according to the tense of active form. (past continuous- being)
• Always use the third form of the main verb in passive form. (taken)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - ''I remember being taken to the zoo.''

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. on going.

• The verb 'insisted' needs the preposition 'on' with it.
• Also, a preposition is followed by a gerund ( base form + ing) i.e. going must be used.

Correct sentence- She insisted on going there, though her husband cautioned her on it.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. borrowing.

Let us look at the meaning of some words-

• Lending means the action of allowing a person or organization the use of a sum of money under an agreement to pay it back later.
• Borrowing means take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.
• Loan means a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.

The most appropriate word for taking books from the library is 'borrowing'.

Correct sentence- I started borrowing books from the library.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. won't you.

• The phrases that come at the end of a question are called question tags. An affirmative sentence uses a negative question tag while a negative sentence uses an affirmative question tag.
• Eg- I won't come, will you?
• The given sentence uses 'will' and is an affirmative sentence so we will use a negative question tag i.e. won't you?

Correct sentence- ''You will come to my party tomorrow, won't you?