SSC CGL Tier 2 English Previous Year Paper (Held On: 16 November 2020)

The correct answer is - worth.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• asset- a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
• worth- sufficiently good, important, or interesting to justify a specified action; deserving to be treated or regarded in the way specified
• credit- the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future
• value- the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
• The phrase 'be worth something' means to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action.
• In the current scenario, the adjective 'worth' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - wide.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• wide- including a great variety of people or things
  
• tall- of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width
• short- measuring a small distance from end to end
• narrow- (especially of something that is considerably longer or higher than it is wide) of small width
• Since 'market' is a place where vendors convene to sell their goods, we need an adjective that includes a range or variety of different products.
• In the current scenario, the adjective 'wide' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - Bargaining.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• Debating- argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner
  
• Bargaining- negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction
• Fighting- the action of fighting; violence or conflict
• Snatching- quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
• When one goes to the market to shop anything, negotiating with the dealer or shopkeeper is an integral part of the process.
• In the current scenario, the word 'Bargaining' is the correct choice in the given blank

The correct answer is - deal.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• case- an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring
  
• contract- a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law
• pact- a formal agreement between individuals or parties
• deal- an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business
• When the dealer and the shopper agree on the common price of a commodity, it gives satisfaction to the customer.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'deal' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - achievement.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• improvement- an example or instance of improving or being improved
  
• creation- the action or process of bringing something into existence
• exertion- physical or mental effort
• achievement- a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill
• As per the context of the sentence, a housewife feels good after succeeding in doing something very good and difficult.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'achievement' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - to.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• to- identifying the person or thing affected
• of- expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
• in- expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
• at- expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.
• ​The phrase 'bring a smile to one's face​/​lips' means to make him/her smile.
• In the current scenario, the preposition 'to' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - walks.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• all walks of life- used to refer to people who have many different jobs or positions in society
• Example:
• People from all walks of life came to the carnival.
• In the current scenario, the word 'walks' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - rub.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• rub shoulders with- to meet and talk with (someone) in a friendly way
• Example:
• The awards dinner gave me the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of today's greatest American poets.​
• In the current scenario, the word 'rub' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - schedule.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• custom- a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time
• system- a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
• pattern- an arrangement or sequence regularly found in comparable objects
• schedule- a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times
• As per the context of the sentence, people take out time of their busy day-to-day plans or timetable.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'schedule' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - exchange.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• exchange greetings with someone- something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone
• Example:
• They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session.
• In the current scenario, the verb 'exchange' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - spirit.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• stamina- the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
  
• life- living things and their activity
• spirit- the quality of courage, energy, and determination or assertiveness
• soul- the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
• As per the context of the sentence, a no-examination policy would bring an end to the competitive perseverance among the students.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'spirit' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - important.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• important- of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being
  
• applicable- relevant or appropriate
• convenient- fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans
• auspicious- conducive to success; favorable
• As per the context of the sentence, encouraging healthy competition is very crucial in today's age.
• In the current scenario, the adjective 'important' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - times.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• times- the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
  
• season- a fixed time in the year when a particular sport is played
• period- a length or portion of time
• term- language used on a particular occasion; a way of expressing oneself
• The term 'in today's times/age' means at the present time. The term is extensively used in English grammar.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'times' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - recruitments.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• vocations- a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation
  
• recruitments- the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause
• functions- an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing
• occupations- a job or profession
• As per the context of the sentence, all competitive exams, whether admission related or finding suitable people for jobs, are based on elimination.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'recruitments' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is- in.

Key Points ​

• There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed preposition given below:
• ​Exonerate from, refrain from, in someone's absence, interested in, inured to, accused of, predilection for, respite from, vexed at, etc.
• For example:
• ​After spending some time on the island they became inured to the hardships.
• ​According to the rule and the example given above, 'in​' will be used in the blank part of the sentence.
• The phrase 'in someone's absence' means while someone is away.
  

Additional Information 

• ​The adjective 'compare' is mainly followed by two prepositions given below:

• compare to- used to point out or imply resemblances between objects of a different order.

• compare with- used to point out differences between objects of the same order

• For example:

• He compared me with a tall building.

• He compared me to a tall building*.*

The correct answer is- those.

Key Points​​

• ​The pronouns that connect a clause or phrase to a noun or a pronoun, is called a relative pronoun.
• The most common relative pronouns are:
• who, whom, whose, which, that.
• Example:
• We don’t know the person who donated this money.
• You need to tick the box which says yes.​
• ​We use 'those' in relative clauses referring to the more distant of two things near to the speaker.
• ​As per the rule given above, 'those' will be used in the blank part of the sentence.​
  

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Additional Information  ​

• ​​We use 'which' in relative clauses to refer to animals and things.
• Example:
• You need to tick the box which says yes.

The correct answer is - recognition.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• confirmation- the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
  
• reception- the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted
• recognition- identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge
• contribution- a gift or payment to a common fund or collection
• As per the context of the sentence, deserving students may be deprived of the acknowledgment in the absence of examinations.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'recognition' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - improve.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• encourage- give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
  
• recover- return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
• improve- make or become better
• reform- the action or process of reforming an institution or practice
• As per the context of the sentence, the students who need to be better will not be able to know the valuable assessment of their knowledge.
• In the current scenario, the verb 'improve' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - feedback.

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• decision- a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
• agreement- harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling; a position or result of agreeing
• settlement- an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
• feedback- information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement
• As per the context of the sentence, the students who need to be better will not be able to know the valuable assessment of their knowledge.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'feedback' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - effectiveness.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• consequence- a result or effect of an action or condition
  
• quality- the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something
• expense- the cost required for something; the money spent on something
• effectiveness- the degree to which something is successful in producing the desired result; success
• As per the context of the sentence, examinations are a tool to evaluate the usefulness of teaching.
• In the current scenario, the noun 'effectiveness' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is - survive.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given words:
• survive- continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
• satisfy- meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)
• saturate- cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with liquid so that no more can be absorbed
• support- bear all or part of the weight of; hold up
• As per the context of the sentence, the raptors can manage without food in case of bad weather or scarcity of food.
• Hence we find that the verb 'survive' is the correct choice here.

The correct answer is - for.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given prepositions:
• in- expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else
• for- used to show an amount of time or distance
• since- in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present
• from- indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts
• As per the context of the sentence, the raptors can manage without food for a particular period of time.
• Hence we find that the preposition 'for' is the correct choice here.

The correct answer is - making.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• making a killing- to earn a lot of money/resources in a short time and with little effort
• Example:
• They made a killing with the sale of their London house.​
• In the current scenario, the word 'making' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is- has built​.

Key Points

• The present perfect tense is a verb tense that shows an action or state that either occurred at an indefinite time in the past or began in the past and continued to the present time.
• The structure is given below:
• Subject + has/have + V3 + object. (active voice)
• Object + has/have + been + V3 + subject. (passive voice)
• ​Example:
• ​He has played some matches for the Indian Cricket team. (active voice)
• Some matches have been played by him for the Indian Cricket team. (passive voice)
• In the given blank, we need to follow the structure in the active voice form.
• Hence according to the rule given above, 'has built' is the most appropriate choice as the subject 'nature' is singular.

The correct answer is - flap.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
• fling- throw or hurl forcefully
  
• flap- (of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly
• flee- run away from a place or situation of danger
• flow- (of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream
• The birds usually move their wings up and down before getting ready to fly.
• In the current scenario, the verb 'flap' is the correct choice in the given blank.

The correct answer is A spiritual centre.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 8th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "In 1863, he turned it into a spiritual centre where people from all religions, castes and creeds came and participated in meditation."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Santiniketan initially served as a spiritual centre.

The correct answer is Santiniketan was set up by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 5th, 6th and 7th sentence from the given paragraph:
• " In 1862, Maharishi Debendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath, was taking a boat ride through Birbhum, the westernmost corner of Bengal, when he came across a landscape that struck him as the perfect place for meditation. He bought the large tract of land and built a small house and planted some saplings around it. Debendranath Tagore decided to call the place Santiniketan, or the ‘abode of peace’, because of the serenity it brought to his soul."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Santiniketan was set up by Debendranath Tagore.

The correct answer is human values, art and culture​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 12th and the 14th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Blending the best of western and traditional eastern systems of education, the curriculum revolved organically around nature with classes being held in the open air."
• "Nature walks and excursions were a part of the curriculum, special attention was paid to natural phenomena and students were encouraged to follow the life cycles of insects, birds and plants."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that the curriculum was a blend of human values, art and culture​.

The correct answer is former home.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:
• erstwhile- former or previous
• Example:
• The border separated many schools and colleges from their erstwhile catchment areas.
• Thus Tagore’s ‘erstwhile’ home means former home.

The correct answer is He felt stifled within the classroom.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 13th sentence from the given paragraph:
• " Tagore wanted his students to feel free despite being in the formal learning environment of a school because he himself had dropped out of school when he found himself unable to think and felt claustrophobic within the four walls of a classroom."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Rabindranath dropped out of school due to feeling constrained within the classroom.

The correct answer is To encourage education outside the classroom.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Established in 1863 with the aim of helping education go beyond the confines of the classroom, Santiniketan grew into the Visva Bharati University in 1921, attracting some of the most creative minds in the country."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that the main aim behind the establishment of Santiniketan was to encourage education outside the classroom.

The correct answer is free from barriers.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:
• unfettered- unrestrained or uninhibited
• Example:
• Poets are unfettered by the normal rules of sentence structure.​
• Thus the word 'unfettered' means free from barriers.

The correct answer is in 1921.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Established in 1863 with the aim of helping education go beyond the confines of the classroom, Santiniketan grew into the Visva Bharati University in 1921, attracting some of the most creative minds in the country."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Santiniketan grow into a university in 1921.

The correct answer is Abode of peace.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 7th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Debendranath Tagore decided to call the place Santiniketan, or the ‘abode of peace’, because of the serenity it brought to his soul."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Santiniketan means abode of peace.

The correct answer is a powerful writer.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:
• formidable- causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult
• Example:
• She was once a political nonentity but has since won a formidable reputation as a determined campaigner.
• Thus the term 'formidable' implies that Rabindranath was a powerful writer.

The correct answer is habit and reason​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 4th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Aristotle considered human nature, habit and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Aristotle believed that habit and reason​ were crucial factors in making virtuous citizens.

The correct answer is Imparting similar education to all children​​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 1st sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in ‘The Republic’ (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able.**"
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that imparting similar education to all children​ isn't not included in ‘The Republic’​.

The correct answer is Repetition​​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd last sentence from the given paragraph:
• "He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Repetition is the tool advocated by Aristotle to develop good habits in students.

The correct answer is guarding the city​​​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd sentence from the given paragraph:
• " In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that the children who are imparted the highest education, would be responsible for guarding the city​​​.

The correct answer is The Republic was written around 360 A.D​​​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 1st sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in ‘The Republic’ (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.)."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that The Republic was written around 360 B.C. and not 360 A.D.

The correct answer is Drilling.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 13th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Grinding, polishing and finally drilling completed the process."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Drilling is the final process in the production of beads.

The correct answer is Steatite.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 7th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Steatite, a very soft stone, was easily worked."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Steatite is very soft and easy to mould.

The correct answer is Paper making​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 1st sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Chanhudaro was a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to Mohenjodaro (125 hectares), almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Paper making​ was not practised in Chanhudaro.

The correct answer is shells were readily available in these coastal areas​.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd last and 3rd last sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Nageshwar and Balakot, both settlements are near the coast. These were specialized centres for making shell objects – including bangles, ladles and inlay – which were taken to other settlements."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that the reason shell objects were mostly made at Nageshwar and Balakot was, shells were readily available in these coastal areas​.

The correct answer is Carnelian is a beautiful bluish stone.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 11th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Archaeologists’ experiments have revealed that the red colour of carnelian was obtained by firing the yellowish raw material and beads at various stages of production."
• ​​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Carnelian is a red-coloured stone.

The correct answer is not very intelligent.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 3rd and 4th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain. That was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Sulekha was known as Bholi due to the lack of intelligence.

The correct answer is It made her look ugly. 

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 6th and the 7th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "But when she was two years old, she had an attack of smallpox. Only the eyes were saved, but the entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that small pox made Sulekha look ugly.

The correct answer is Ten months.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 3rd sentence from the given paragraph:
• "When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Sulekha damaged her brain when she was ten months old.

The correct answer is she wanted to wash her hands off Bholi.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the last sentence from the given paragraph:
• "At last, his wife said, “I will tell you what to do. Send Bholi to school. As it is, there is little chance of her getting married, with her ugly face and lack of sense. Let the teachers at school worry about her."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Bholi's mother wanted to get rid of her by sending Bholi to school.

The correct answer is She was healthy and strong.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 12th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "All the children except Bholi were healthy and strong."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Bholi was not strong and healthy, like her siblings.

The correct answer is**-** impaired.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word and the marked option:
• disfigured- spoil the attractiveness of
• impaired- weakened or damaged
• Thus the term 'disfigured' implies that Bholi's looks were impaired by smallpox.
  

Additional Information

• Let's look at the other meanings as well:
• ​enhanced- intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
• improved- make or become better
• preserved- maintain (something) in its original or existing state

The correct answer is By sending his daughters to school.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 24th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "He said to Ramlal, “As a revenue official you are the representative of the government in the village and so you must set an example to the villagers. You must send your daughters to school.”
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Ramlal could set an example by sending his daughters to school.

The correct answer is Tehsildar.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 23rd sentence from the given paragraph:
• *"*The Tehsildar Sahib came to perform its opening ceremony."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that Tehsildar was invited to the opening ceremony of the primary school.

The correct answer is mentally challenged.

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 2nd and 3rd sentence from the given paragraph:
• "When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain. That was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statement, it can be concluded that due to brain injury, Bholi was a backward child i.e. mentally challenged.

The correct answer is It would be difficult to arrange her marriage. 

Key Points

• Let's have a look at the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th sentence from the given paragraph:
• "Of the daughters, Radha, the eldest, had already been married. The second daughter Mangla’s marriage had also been settled, and when that was done, Ramlal would think of the third, Champa. They were good-looking, healthy girls, and it was not difficult to find bridegrooms for them. But Ramlal was worried about Bholi."
• ​Upon perusal of the above statements, it can be concluded that because of Bholi's looks it would be difficult to arrange her marriage.

The correct answer is are interested.

Key Points

• ​In a sentence, the verb is used according to person and number.

• If the main subject is followed by the following words/phrases, the verb will conform to the nearest subject:

• Neither-nor, either-or, not only-but also, none but, nor, or, etc.​

• For example:

• ​Either Sam or Eric are coming to the wedding.

• ​Either Sam or Eric is coming to the wedding.

• In the 2nd part of the given question, the auxiliary verb 'am' will be used as the nearest subject is, I.
  

Correct Sentence: *'*Neither Sam nor I am interested in attending the meeting.'

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Additional Information  ​

• If an article is placed just before the 1st subject only, it means the person/thing is the same for which two nouns are used. Hence singular verb will be used.
• Example:
• Jawaharlal Nehru was a great orator and articulate politician of his time.

The correct answer is - DACB.

Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
• Sentence D introduces us to the vague subjects 'Sudhir and Mahima'. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
• Sentence A tells us about the completion of Mahima's castle. It will be put in second place.
• Sentence C tells us about the specifications of the castle of Mahima.
• ​So it will follow Sentence C. It will be put in third place.
• The last sentence is B as it mentions the progress of the castle of Sudhir.
  

Thus, the correct order is - DACB.

The correct answer is - Did you leave your bag in the bus?

Key Points

• The given sentence is in a passive voice form, hence we need to convert it into an active voice form.
• We need to follow these instructions while changing the voice of an interrogative sentence.
• The inverted form of the verb i.e. Did you leave, will commence the sentence.
• The given sentence is in the simple past tense.
• The active voice form for the simple past interrogative sentence: Helping verb (Did) + subject + V1 + object?
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- Did you leave your bag in the bus?

The correct answer is - Dermatologist.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Dermatologist- a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Ophthalmologist- a specialist in the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye
• Cardiologist- a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities
• Orthodontist- a dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Dermatologist is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is- Don’t drop the catch.

Key Points

• An imperative sentence does not normally have a subject. It is used to express a command or request.
• The imperative sentence in the active and passive voice takes the following form:
• V1 + Object.
• Object + should be + V3.
• Example: 
• ​Help the needy. (Active Voice)
• The needy should be helped. (Passive Voice)
• Following the active voice form, we finally get- '**Don’t drop the catch.'
  

Additional Information  ​​​​

• The imperative sentence in the active and passive voice takes the following form:
• V1 + Object.
• Let + object + be + past participle.
• Example: ​
• Help him. (Active Voice)
• Let him be helped. (Passive Voice)

The correct answer is- held accountable​.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• brought to book- to reprimand or require (someone) to give an explanation of his conduct
• Example: 
• If policemen have lied, then they must be brought to book.
  

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Additional Information  

• Let's look at the origin of the idiom:
• This term uses a book in the sense of a written record, such as an account book or ledger.

The correct answer is- safeguarding our rights​.

Key Points

• A to-infinitive is the 'to + the base form of the verb', e.g., to sing, to dance, etc.

• There are certain verbs that are used in a particular pattern given below:

• Subject + verb + noun/pronoun + to-infinitive.

• Some of the verbs are given below:

• ask, tell, advise, encourage, urge, wish, intend, invite, help, allow, hate, permit, etc.

• For example:

• ​I urge you helping me solve this problem.

• ​I urge you to help me solve this problem.

• According to the rule and the example given above, 'to safeguard' will be used in the 1st part of the sentence.
  

Correct Sentence: Laws and rules are made to safeguard our rights and protect us. 

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Additional Information

• There are certain verbs that are used in a particular pattern given below:
• Subject + verb + present participle(-ing form of verb)
• Some of the verbs are given below:
• hate, stop, finish, enjoy, prefer, keep, rest, worth, propose, regret, etc.
• ​Example:
• He hates working out early in the morning.

The correct answer is - Casino.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Casino- a public room or building where gambling games are played
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Arena- a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held
• Stadium- a sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators
• Gymnasium- a room or building equipped for gymnastics, games, and other physical exercises
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Casino is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is - Potable.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Potable- safe to drink; drinkable
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Delectable- (of food or drink) delicious
• Feasible- possible to do easily or conveniently
• Edible- fit or suitable to be eaten
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Potable is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is- There is a hole​.

Key Points

• An adverb is a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, etc.
• The adverb 'there' is used to introduce the subject of a sentence, especially before the verbs be, seem, and appear.
• Example:
• There seemed to be a problem with finding a date for the meeting.
• Hence in the given underlined part of the sentence, the correct choice will be the 1st option i.e. There is a hole​.
  

The correct sentence is 'There is a hole​ in my pocket.'

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Additional Information  

• The adverb 'there' is used to begin some stories written in a traditional style.
• Example:
• There once lived a poor widow who had a beautiful daughter.

The correct answer is- is unable to.

Key Points

• ​In a sentence, the verb is used according to person and number.

• In the case of the following words, the verbs used will be singular:

• Each, every/everyone, someone/somebody, none/ nobody, one, any, many a, more than one, etc.​​

• For example:

• Everyone are addicted to smartphones nowadays.

• Everyone is addicted to smartphones nowadays.

• As per the rule and example given above, 'is unable to' will be used in the underlined part of the given question.
  

Correct Sentence: Many a person is unable to distinguish right from wrong.

Additional Information 

• If 'each' is used after a plural noun/pronoun, the plural verb will be used there.
• Example: 
• We each have to contribute some money for the noble cause.

The correct answer is An arrow hit him in the eye​.

Key Points 

• The given sentence is in a passive voice form, hence we need to convert it into an active voice form.
• Find the subject (He) and object (An arrow) of the sentence and exchange their places.
• The given sentence is in the simple past tense. The active verb form for simple past is: 
• Subject + past participle form of the verb + Object.
• So, 'was hit' changes to 'hit'.
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- 'An arrow hit him in the eye.'

Additional Information  ​​​​

• If the subject isn't clear, the agent (by + Sub.) needn't be mentioned in the passive voice.
• Example:
• People follow this ritual all over the world. (active)
• This ritual is followed all over the world. (passive)

The correct answer is**-** run down of.

Key Points​​

• ​Let's look at the meanings of the following phrasal verbs:
• run down- criticize, disparage
• run out of- have none/nothing left
• As per the context of the sentence, the poor didn't have any food left during the lockdown.
• The phrasal verb 'run out of' will be the correct choice in the 3rd part of the sentence.
  

​Correct Sentence: Poor people have run out of food supplies during the lockdown.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the other phrasal verbs with 'run':
• run across/into- Meet or find accidentally
• run off with- steal or take something

The correct answer is - BCAD.

Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
• Sentence B introduces us to the subject 'The big jet and the passengers'. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
• Sentence C tells us about the perception of the passengers about the long flight. It will be put in second place.
• Sentence A tells us about some of the passengers' anticipation about the beginning of the movie.
• ​So it will follow Sentence C. It will be put in third place.
• The last sentence is D as it mentions the activities followed by the other passengers.
  
• Thus, the correct order is - BCAD.

The correct answer is - Aristocracy.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Aristocracy- the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Oligarchy- a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
• Democracy- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
• Monarchy- a form of government with a monarch at the head
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Aristocracy is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is- The commander said to the soldiers, “Climb the hill.”

Key Points

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from indirect to direct speech:
• When the sentence is in an imperative form, we follow the steps given below:
• Change the sentence in an indirect speech from imperative to assertive.
• The tense of reported speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• The reporting verb ordered is converted into said to.
• 'To infinitive' is replaced by a comma and inverted commas.
• 'to climb' changes into 'climb'.
• ​At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- 'The commander said to the soldiers, “Climb the hill.”

The correct answer is- is her.

Key Points​​

• Subjective pronouns (he, she, it) are used as the subject whereas objective pronouns (him, her, itself) are used as the object of the sentence.

• Possessive pronouns show that something belongs to someone.

• The possessive pronouns are: my, our, your, his, her, its, and their.

• There’s also an independent form of each of these pronouns: mine, ours, yours, his, hers, its, and theirs.

• Independent possessive pronouns (also called absolute possessive pronouns) must be used without a noun.

• ​Example:

• The book is my.

• The book is mine.

• ​As per the rule given above, 'hers' will be used instead of 'her' in the 2nd part of the sentence.
  

​​Correct Sentence: The small cafe at the end of the road is hers.

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Additional Information   ​

• ​​Possessive pronouns can be used as the object of a preposition.

• Example:

• My house is better than your.

• My house is better than yours.

The correct answer is**-** I would have told you.

Key Points​

• ​Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences.

• One of the structures is mentioned below:

• This particular type is followed when something didn't happen as a certain condition wasn't fulfilled.

• If + Subject + had + V3 + object, Subject + Would have + V3 + Object.

• For example:

• If I had noticed you, I would had call you.

• If I had noticed you, I would have called you*.*

• In the underlined part of the given question, 'would have told' will be used as per the rule given above.
  

Correct Sentence: If you had asked me, I would have told you not to invest in that property.

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Additional Information  ​

• There is one more type of conditional sentences in the past tense given below:
• This particular type is followed when we talk about something in the past which is purely imaginary.
• If + Simple Past, Subject + Would + V1 + Object.
• Example:
• If I had wings, I would fly like a bird.

The correct answer is- damaged​.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• cast a slur upon- to bring discredit or disgrace; damage
• Example: 
• Manny's elopement with her boyfriend cast a slur upon her family.
  

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Additional Information  

• Let's look at the origin of the idiom:
• This word 'slur' means an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo.
• Meanings of given words:

The correct answer is They might promote you this year. 

Key Points

• Let's look at the structures given below in active and passive forms:
• Active- Subject + modal verb + V1 + Object.
• Passive- Object + modal verb + be + V3 + by + Subject.
• Example:
• She might her task. (active)
• Her task might be finished by her. (passive)
  

Following the active voice form, we finally get- 'They might promote you this year.'

Additional Information  ​​​​

• There is a difference between 'must' and 'have to' given below:
• Must expresses obligation or compulsion imposed by the speaker.
• Whereas 'have to' expresses external obligations.
• Example: 
• ​We must fasten our seat belts. (the speaker thinks so)
• They have to help the needy. (others think this and not the speaker)

The correct answer is - Accomplice.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Accomplice- a person who helps another commit a crime
  
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Agent- a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
  
• Amateur- a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
• Alibi- a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Accomplice is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is The teacher says that magnets attract objects made of iron.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech:
• When the indirect speech is in an assertive form, we follow the steps given below:
• The reporting verb says will remain the same as no object is mentioned after it.
• Connectors 'that' is replaced by a comma and inverted commas.
• The tense of indirect/reported speech will remain the same as the reporting verb(says) is in the present tense.
• ​At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- 'The teacher says that magnets attract objects made of iron.'

Additional Information  ​​​​

• In the case of a general truth or universal fact, there will be no change in the tense of reported speech.

The correct answer is - has.

Key Points

• The simple present tense is used when an action is happening right now, to state or ask about things in general, or when it happens regularly or unceasingly.
• The structure is given below:
• Subject + V1 + object.
• The verb will take 's/es' if the given noun/pronoun (3rd person) is singular.
• Example:
• ​He plays badminton daily.​
• Certain verbs used only in the simple present tense are given below:
• ​See, think, know, has/have, possess, like, want, desire, hate, seem, imagine, etc.
• Example:
• ​My brother is owning a car. (incorrect)
• ​My brother owns a car. (correct)
• We need a verb that shows possession, the verb 'has' will be the correct choice.
  

Correct Sentence: She has two brothers and three sisters.

The correct answer is- The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to the unorganised sector. 

Key Points

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech:
• When the indirect speech is in an assertive form, we follow the steps given below:
• The reporting verb has said will remain the same as no object is mentioned after it.
• Connector 'that' will replace the comma and inverted commas.
• The tense of indirect/reported speech will remain the same as the reporting verb(has said) is in the present tense.
• ​At last line up the remaining part.
  
• Following these steps, we finally get- *'*The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to the unorganised sector.'

Additional Information  ​​​​

• In the case of a general truth or universal fact, there will be no change in the tense of reported speech.

The correct answer is She is composing a new song. 

Key Points

• The structures for both the active and passive forms for present continuous tense are given below:
• Active form- Subject + is/am/are + V1 + ing + Object
• Passive form- Object + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + Subject
• Example:
• He is playing a Cricket match. (active voice)
• A Cricket match is being played by him. (passive voice)
• The given sentence is an assertive one and in the passive voice form.
• Follow the active form structure for the present continuous tense given above:
• Exchange the places of the subject and object. (A new song - her)
• Since the given subject 'She' is a singular pronoun, the auxiliary verb 'is' will also be singular.
• Now the present participle form of the verb will be used. (composing)
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- 'She is composing a new song.'

The correct answer is***-*** his tempers on.

Key Points

• There are some uncountable nouns which don't take the articles 'a/an', many, few, and plural form:​

• Furniture, scenery, luggage, temper, hair, knowledge, equipment, pottery, music, jewellery, etc.​

• Example**:**

• ​The sceneries at my friend's house enchanted me.

• The pieces of scenery at my friend's house enchanted me.

• In the same way, 'temper' will be used instead of 'tempers' as per the rule given above.
  

Correct sentence: He loses his temper on the slightest provocation.

The correct answer is- broken.

Key Points

• ​An adjective is any member of a class of words that modify nouns and pronouns.
• ​Let's have a look at the meaning of the given verb:
• break- separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
• The past participle of any verb i.e. the 3rd form is also used as an adjective.
• Example:
• He is one of the most cherished musicians in the town.
• In the given blank, we need an adjective i.e. broken to qualify the noun i.e. chair.
  

Correct Sentence: The broken chair was discarded by the tenant.

Additional Information  

• ​The following adjectives are always followed by 'to' and not 'than':

• Junior, senior, superior, inferior, prior, prefer/preferable, anterior, posterior.

• For example:

• My sister is junior than me.

• My sister is junior to me.

The correct answer is - The landlord asked me if I had paid the water bill on time.

Key Points​

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech:
• The tense of direct speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• When the direct speech is in an interrogative form, we follow the steps given below:
• The reporting verb said to is converted into asked.
• The connector 'If'  will follow the removal of comma and inverted commas.
• Change the reported speech from interrogative to assertive.
• Past simple tense (did you pay) in direct speech changes to past perfect in indirect speech (I had paid).
• ​At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - *'*The landlord asked me if I had paid the water bill on time.'

The correct answer is The boy said to his mother, “Please give me a mango.”

Key Points

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from indirect to direct speech:
• When the direct speech is in an imperative form, we follow the steps given below:
• Change the sentence in the direct speech from imperative to assertive.
• The tense of reported speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• The reporting verb said to will replace requested.
• 'To infinitive' is replaced by a comma and inverted commas followed by the word 'please'.
• 'to give' changes into 'give'.
• Similarly 'him' changes into 'me'.
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- 'The boy said to his mother, “Please give me a mango.”

The correct answer is- within.

Key Points

• ​​Let's look at the meanings of the given options: 
• within- inside the range of (a specified action or perception)
• before- during the period of time preceding a particular event or time
• between- at, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions)
• along- moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface)
• As per the context of the sentence, the artists are going to reach in or earlier than an hour.
• Hence from the given meanings, we find that within is the correct choice.
  

Correct Sentence: The artists will arrive within an hour.

The correct answer is - Philistine.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Philistine- a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Pessimist- a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
• Philatelist- one who collects or studies stamps
• Plagiarist- a person who uses another person's ideas or work and pretends that it is their own
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Philistine is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is Mother told her to paint the river blue.

Key Points

• Let's look at the steps to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech:
• When the direct speech is in an imperative form, we follow the steps given below:
• Change the sentence in direct speech from imperative to assertive.
• The tense of reported speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• The reporting verb said to is converted into told.
• 'To infinitive' is used in place of comma and inverted commas followed by the 1st form of the verb.
• 'paint' changes into 'to paint'.
• ​At last, line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get- *'*Mother told her to paint the river blue.'

The correct answer is - Pride.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
• Pride- a group of lions
• Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Herd- a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together or are kept together as livestock
• Colony- a group of people living in a colony, consisting of the original settlers and their descendants and successors
• Pack- a group of wild animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together.
• Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Pride is the correct one-word substitute.

The correct answer is - CDAB.

Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
• Sentence C introduces us to the subject 'fight'. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
• Sentence D tells us about the two children and their spat. It will be put in second place.
• Sentence A tells us about the **mother's successful intervention to end their quarrel.**​ It will be put in third place.
• The last sentence is B as it mentions the mother's attempt at the reconciliation between her children.
  
• Thus, the correct order is - CDAB.

The correct answer is- not used to drinking.

Key Points​​

• The verbs/adjectives/phrases given below are followed by 'V1 + ing':

• with a view to, addicted to, used to, before, given/taken to, prone to, in addition to, look forward to, owing to, etc.

• For example:

• ​I look forward to have a great time with you.

• I look forward to having a great time with you.

• When the phrase 'used to' is used in the present tense, the present participle of the verb i.e. drinking will be used.
  

​Correct Sentence: I am not used to drinking coffee.

• ​​​Though 'V1' is used in 'to-infinitive'(to+V1), the verbs/phrases discussed above are exceptions.
• Hence, this point must be kept in mind while attempting these kinds of questions.

The correct answer is- suggest that you.

Key Points

• ​The given sentence is an example of indirect speech form as there are no comma and inverted commas.
• In that case, the verb 'suggest' will be followed by the conjunction 'that'.
• Hence in the given scenario, the correct choice will be the 2nd option i.e. suggest that you.
  

Correct Sentence: I suggest that you see a solicitor.

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Additional Information

• There are certain verbs that are used in a particular pattern given below:
• Subject + verb + noun/pronoun + present participle.
• Some of the verbs are given below:
• hate, stop, finish, enjoy, prefer, suggest, keep, rest, worth, propose, regret, etc.
• Example: 
• ​She suggested doing Yoga for some time.
• As per this rule, the 3rd option can't be the correct choice.

The correct answer is- a short-lived sensation.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meaning of the given idiom:
• A nine days’ wonder- something that attracts great interest for a short while but is then forgotten.
• Example: 
• The song was a nine days' wonder.
  

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Additional Information  

• Let's look at the origin of the idiom:
• The proverb “A wonder lasts nine days, and then the puppy's eyes are open” refers to dogs being born with their eyes shut; like them, the public is blind to the fad until they become sated or bored or both and then their eyes metaphorically open.

The correct answer is**-** all the mouse.

Key Points​

• Some nouns are not made plural by adding 's/es'. It is done in a different manner.

• Criterion- criteria, mouse- mice, phenomenon- phenomena, radius- radii, syllabus- syllabi, etc.

• For example:

• ​You don't fulfill the criterions set by the commission.

• ​You don't fulfill the criteria set by the commission.

• We need the plural form of the given noun in the sentence i.e. mice.
  

Correct Sentence: The man played the flute and led all the mice out of the town.

Additional Information

• The nouns given below seem plural in form but in actuality are singular:
• ​news, billiards, summons, physics, measles, innings, etc.
• Example: 
• ​Physics is an interesting subject.

The correct answer is - Leave has been applied for by Harsh.

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the active voice, hence we need to convert it into the passive voice.
• Find the subject (Harsh) and object (leave) of the sentence and exchange their places.
• The given sentence is in the present perfect tense. The passive verb form for the present perfect is: 
• Has/have + been + past participle form of the verb.
• So, 'has applied' changes to 'has been applied'.
• At last line up the remaining part.
  

Following these steps, we finally get - 'Leave has been applied for by Harsh.'

The correct answer is- Open the shops.

Key Points

• An imperative sentence does not normally have a subject. It is used to express a command or request.
• The imperative sentence in the active and passive voice takes the following form:
• V1 + Object.
• Let + object + be + past participle.
• Example: ​
• Help him. (Active Voice)
• Let him be helped. (Passive Voice)
  
• Following the active voice form, we finally get- *'*Open the shops'

Additional Information  ​​​​

• If a moral suggestion is given an active voice, the structure in passive voice will be:
• Object + should be + V3.
• Example: 
• ​Help the needy. (Active Voice)
• The needy should be helped. (Passive Voice)

The correct answer is- I didn’t knew.

Key Points

• Let's look at some conjunctions that contain the inverted form of the verb apart from the interrogative sentences:

• Example:

• Hardly had I left the cinema hall than I saw the actor himself.

• Hardly had I left the cinema hall when I saw the actor himself.

• Whenever 'did' is used as an auxiliary verb, the main verb will be in 1st form.

• Hence in the 4th part of the sentence, the verb 'knew' will be replaced by 'know'.
  

Hence, the correct sentence is: I didn’t know you had gone to Goa for a vacation.

The correct answer is - CADB.

Key Points

• While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them:
• Sentence C introduces us to the subject 'God and the way he made the human body'. It is the introductory sentence and will be put in the first place.
• Sentence A tells us about God's condition while making ears. It will be put in second place.
• Sentence D tells us about the human ear as the most vulnerable part of the body. It will be put in third place.
• The last sentence is B as it mentions the human's pursuit of silence.
  
• Thus, the correct order is - CADB.

The correct answer is- Restore.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given word and marked option:
• Revive- restore to life or consciousness.
• Restore- bring back (a previous right, practice, custom, or situation); reinstate; Revive
• ​​Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: 
• Review- a formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary
• Damage- physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function
• Depress- make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected
• Hence from the given meanings, we find that Revive and Restore are synonyms.
  

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Additional Information  

• Let's look at the synonyms for the given word:
• Synonyms-  regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, resuscitate