English Comprehension PYQs

Question: From the alternatives given below, choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'trials and tribulations'.

The correct answer is: Various difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve.

Key Points

• The idiom 'trials and tribulations' refers to the troubles, challenges, or events that cause suffering and test a person's patience or endurance. (कठिनाइयां और कष्ट)
• Example: The book describes the trials and tribulations of a young woman growing up in a war-torn country.
• 'Various difficulties, hardships, or problems' accurately reflects the essence of this idiom, as it emphasizes the adversity one faces that tests their resolve or character. (विभिन्न कठिनाइयाँ, कष्ट या समस्याएँ)
• Example: Despite the many trials and tribulations they faced during the expedition, the team successfully reached the summit.
• Hence, we can infer that the meaning of the idiom is related to enduring tough situations.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Various difficulties, hardships, or problems, especially those that test one's courage, endurance, or resolve.

Additional Information

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

• A situation under extreme pressure/stress (कड़ी परीक्षा): This usually refers to a 'trial by fire', which is a test of one's ability to perform under great pressure.
• Example: Her first day as a surgeon was a trial by fire when she had to perform three emergency operations.
• A preliminary or tentative execution (प्रारंभिक परीक्षण): This refers to a 'trial run' or a 'pilot test' used to gauge reactions or functionality.
• Example: They did a trial run of the new production line before starting full-scale manufacturing.
• A process of determining the correct way by making attempts (प्रयत्न और भूल): This is known as 'trial and error', a method of solving problems by trying various means until one succeeds.
• Example: I finally fixed the computer through a long process of trial and error.

The correct answer is: To be helpful, useful, or what is needed in a certain situation.

Key Points

• The idiom 'to fit the bill' refers to being exactly what is required or suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or task. (उपयुक्त होना या सटीक बैठना)
• Example: We needed a quiet place to study, and this library fits the bill perfectly.
• 'To be helpful, useful, or what is needed in a certain situation' means to satisfy the specific criteria or needs of a given circumstance. (मददगार, उपयोगी या किसी स्थिति में आवश्यक होना)
• Example: His background in finance fits the bill for the role of a corporate treasurer.
• Hence, we can infer that the meaning of the idiom 'to fit the bill' is 'to be helpful, useful, or what is needed in a certain situation'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: To be helpful, useful, or what is needed in a certain situation.

Additional Information

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

• To become very or unreasonably angry or upset (अत्यधिक क्रोधित या परेशान होना): Losing one's temper or reacting with intense frustration.
• Example: She began to become unreasonably angry when her orders were repeatedly ignored.
• To cram too much into a small container or space (कम स्थान में बहुत अधिक चीजें ठूंसना): Trying to force more items into a space than it can reasonably hold.
• Example: He tried to cram too much data into the presentation, making it difficult to follow.
• To occupy only a very small space when written down (लिखने पर बहुत कम जगह घेरना): Refers to text or symbols that take up minimal physical area on a page.
• Example: The fine print on the contract was designed to occupy only a very small space at the bottom.

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. Hate.

Key Points

• The word 'abhor' means to regard with disgust and hatred; it refers to a feeling of strong aversion or loathing toward something. (घृणा करना)
• Example: Vegetarians often abhor the idea of harming animals for food.
• 'Hate' refers to an intense dislike or ill will toward someone or something; it is the most appropriate synonym for abhor as both convey a strong sense of animosity. (नफरत करना)
• Example: The two rival groups hate each other because of their long-standing history of conflict.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'abhor' is 'hate'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Hate.

Additional Information

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

• Like (पसंद करना): To find something agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory.
• Example: I like the way she handles difficult situations with such grace.
• Adore (बहुत पसंद करना): To love and respect someone or something deeply.
• Example: The children adore their grandmother because she always tells them wonderful stories.
• Love (प्यार करना): To have a deep affection or intense feeling of deep romantic or maternal attachment.
• Example: They love spending their summer vacations at their cottage in the mountains.

The correct answer is: Telecomunication.

Key Points

• The word 'Telecomunication' is misspelt in the options; it refers to the transmission of signals, messages, images, and sounds by wire, radio, or other electromagnetic systems. (दूरसंचार)
• Example: The company is a major player in the telecommunication sector.
• 'Telecommunication' is the correct spelling of the word, which must contain a double 'm' (i.e., 'mm') instead of a single 'm'. (दूरसंचार)
• Example: We need to upgrade our telecommunication infrastructure to support high-speed internet.
• Hence, we can infer that the misspelt word is 'Telecommunication'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Telecommunication.

Additional Information

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

• Transmutation (रूपांतरण): The action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.
• Example: Alchemists spent centuries searching for a way to achieve the transmutation of lead into gold.
• Temperamental (तुनकमिज़ाज): Liable to unreasonable changes of mood.
• Example: The printer is highly temperamental and only works when it wants to.
• Transcontinental (पारमहाद्वीपीय): Crossing or extending across a continent.
• Example: The transcontinental railway played a vital role in connecting the country's distant regions.

The correct answer is '1' i.e. Unanimos.

Key Points

• The word "Unanimos" is misspelt.
• The correct spelling is "Unanimous", which means fully in agreement or sharing the same opinion.
• The other three words are correctly spelt: Ubiquitous, Utilitarian, and Unobtrusive.

Therefore, the correct answer is '1' i.e. Unanimos.

Additional Information

• Unanimous: In complete agreement. Example: The decision was unanimous.
• Ubiquitous: Present or found everywhere. Example: Smartphones are ubiquitous nowadays.
• Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. Example: The building has a simple, utilitarian design.
• Unobtrusive: Not attracting attention or causing disturbance. Example: The security cameras are small and unobtrusive.

The correct answer is: Center.

Key Points

• The word 'Edge' refers to the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; it is the part furthest from the middle. (किनारा)
• Example: She sat on the edge of the bed, lost in her thoughts.
• 'Center' refers to the middle point or part of something, which is at the greatest distance from the edges or outer boundaries. (केंद्र)
• Example: The city center was crowded with tourists and shoppers.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Edge' is 'Center'.

Therefore, the correct answer is- Center.

Additional Information

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

• Border (सीमा): The line that separates two countries or regions, or the edge of something.
• Example: We were stopped at the border for a routine security check.
• Rim (घेरा/किनारा): The upper or outer edge of an object, typically something circular like a cup or a wheel.
• Example: The rim of the glass was chipped.
• Margin (हाशिया): The blank space on the left or right side of a page, or the edge of something.
• Example: He scribbled a few notes in the margin of his textbook.

The correct answer is: Option (2) i.e. Doppelganger.

Key Points

• The phrase 'A ghostly counterpart of a living person' refers to an apparition, phantom, or spectral double of a person who is still alive. (एक जीवित व्यक्ति का हमशक्ल या प्रेत-रूप)
• Example: In Gothic literature, the appearance of a ghostly counterpart of a living person is often used as a harbinger of doom.
• 'Doppelganger' is a term that refers to a non-biologically related look-alike or double of a living person, often portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon. (हमशक्ल)
• Example: She was stunned to discover her doppelganger in a photograph from a city she had never visited.
• Hence, we can infer that the one-word substitution for the given phrase is 'doppelganger'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Doppelganger.

Additional Information

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

• Sybarite (विलासी): A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury and pleasure.
• Example: The billionaire lived like a sybarite, surrounded by the finest art and most expensive cars.
• Deja-vu (पहले जैसा अनुभव): A feeling of having already experienced the present situation.
• Example: When I stepped onto the platform, I had a sudden sense of deja-vu, as if I had been there in a dream.
• Neophyte (नौसिखिया): A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
• Example: Even a neophyte in gardening knows that plants need sunlight and water to survive.

The correct answer is 'Besides'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition 'besides' means 'in addition to' or 'as well as'.
• In the given sentence, the speaker is indicating that two things were provided: a timely salary and travel expenses.
• Since the sentence describes an addition of one action to another, 'Besides' is the most appropriate choice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "Besides paying him a timely salary, they also bore his travel expenses."

 

Additional Information

• Unless is a conjunction used to introduce a condition (meaning 'except if').
• Notwithstanding is a preposition or adverb meaning 'in spite of' or 'despite', which indicates contrast.
• Inasmuch as is a conjunction meaning 'to the extent that' or 'since', often used to explain a reason.

The correct answer is The President of the university will inaugurate the newly constructed library next week.

Key Points

• The original sentence is in the Passive Voice of the Future Indefinite Tense. The passive structure for this tense is Object + will be + Past Participle (V3) + by + Subject.
• To convert to Active Voice, the Subject of the passive sentence (The President of the university) must become the active subject that performs the action.
• The Object of the passive sentence (the newly constructed library) becomes the direct object that receives the action in the active sentence.
• The verb phrase will be inaugurated (passive) must be transformed into the Future Indefinite Active form, which is will + Base Form (V1), resulting in will inaugurate.
• The time reference next week remains unchanged as it modifies the timing of the action in both voices.

 Additional Information

• Analysis of Incorrect Tense Options:
• Simple Present Tense: Option 1 uses 'inaugurates', which is used for habitual actions or general truths. It does not reflect the specific future intent established by the passive 'will be'.
• Simple Past Tense: Option 2 uses 'inaugurated', indicating an action already concluded in the past. This creates a logical contradiction with the future time marker next week.
• Present Perfect Tense: Option 4 uses 'has inaugurated', signifying an action just completed or having present relevance. This tense cannot be used for scheduled events occurring in the upcoming week.

The correct answer is Vacate the premises immediately..

Key Points

• The sentence 'Let the premises be vacated immediately' is in the Passive Voice, specifically following the structure of an Imperative Sentence.
• The standard passive construction for a command or order is: Let + Object + be + V3 (Past Participle).
• To convert this into the Active Voice, the sentence must start with the Base Form of the Verb (V1), followed by the Object.
• In this case, the verb 'vacated' (V3) is changed back to its base form 'vacate' (V1).
• The word 'let' and the auxiliary verb 'be' are removed, as they are markers of the passive imperative form.
• The Object 'the premises' is placed immediately after the main verb, and the Adverb 'immediately' remains at the end to maintain the original meaning.

 Additional Information

• Imperative Sentences and Voice Conversion:
• Command/Order: Sentences like 'Shut the door' (Active) become 'Let the door be shut' (Passive).
• Requests: If the active voice includes 'Please', the passive voice uses the construction 'You are requested to...'. Option 1 is incorrect because the original sentence does not contain 'please' or indicate a request.
• Advice: For sentences giving advice, the passive structure is 'Object + should + be + V3' (e.g., 'Help him' becomes 'He should be helped').
• Grammatical Agreement: In Option 4, 'The premises' is a plural noun; using 'is' is grammatically incorrect, and the structure remains passive rather than active.
• Subject in Active Imperatives: In the active imperative form, the subject 'You' is always omitted but understood by the reader or listener.

The correct answer is 'for'.

 

Key Points

• The adjective sorry is most commonly followed by the preposition for when we want to express sympathy or pity for someone else's misfortune.
• In the given sentence, the people are expressing their sympathy toward the flood victims, who have suffered a disaster.
• Using for creates a grammatically correct and meaningful relationship between the feeling of sorrow and the recipients of that feeling.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are contextually and grammatically inappropriate for this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "The people felt really sorry for the flood victims."

 

Additional Information

• Sorry for: Used when referring to a person or group (e.g., I feel sorry for them). It can also be used for an action in the gerund form (e.g., I am sorry for being late).
• Sorry about: Often used when referring to a situation, event, or thing (e.g., I am sorry about the accident).
• At and In are not typically used as collocations with sorry to express sympathy or regret.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The sentence uses the correlative conjunction Neither... nor to join two subjects: the chairman and the members.
• According to the rule of subject-verb agreement, when subjects are joined by either... or or neither... nor, the verb must agree with the closest subject (the second subject).
• In this sentence, the second subject is the members of the committee, which is plural.
• Therefore, the singular verb was must be replaced with the plural verb were to ensure grammatical correctness.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: 'Neither the chairman nor the members of the committee were able to find a solution to the pressing issue.'

 

Additional Information

• Proximity Rule: This rule states that the verb should agree with the noun or pronoun closest to it when using connectors like or, nor, either... or, and neither... nor.
• Option 1: was able to find out a solution – Incorrect because it retains the singular verb was.
• Option 3: had been able to find for a solution – Incorrect because the phrase find for is idiomatically wrong in this context; the verb find does not require the preposition for when looking for a result.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with S1, which establishes the setting (a chill late August afternoon) and mentions a specific geographical condition regarding hunting near the Bristol Channel.
• Sentence C is the first sentence of the rearranged sequence because it directly addresses the condition mentioned in S1:
• 'Lady Blemley's house-party was not bounded on the north by the Bristol Channel, hence there was a full gathering of her guests round the tea-table on this particular afternoon.'
• Sentence D follows as it describes the atmosphere of this gathering at the tea-table:
• 'And, in spite of the blankness of the season and the triteness of the occasion, there was no trace in the company of that fatigued restlessness...'
• Sentence B is the third sentence because it explains why the guests were not restless, pointing to the object of their collective interest:
• 'The undisguised open-mouthed attention of the entire party was fixed on the homely negative personality of Mr. Cornelius Appin.'
• Sentence A is the fourth sentence as it provides context regarding the man introduced in Sentence B:
• 'Of all her guests, he was the one who had come to Lady Blemley with the vaguest reputation.'
• This sequence leads perfectly into S2, which elaborates on that vaguest reputation by mentioning that someone had called him 'clever'.
• The correct sequence is CDBA.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

'It was a chill, rain-washed afternoon of a late August day, that indefinite season when partridges are still in security or cold storage, and there is nothing to hunt - unless one is bounded on the north by the Bristol Channel, in which case one may lawfully gallop after fat red stags. Lady Blemley's house-party was not bounded on the north by the Bristol Channel, hence there was a full gathering of her guests round the tea-table on this particular afternoon. And, in spite of the blankness of the season and the triteness of the occasion, there was no trace in the company of that fatigued restlessness which means a dread of the pianola and a subdued hankering for auction bridge. The undisguised open-mouthed attention of the entire party was fixed on the homely negative personality of Mr. Cornelius Appin. Of all her guests, he was the one who had come to Lady Blemley with the vaguest reputation. Someone had said he was 'clever,' and he had got his invitation in the moderate expectation, on the part of his hostess, that some portion at least of his cleverness would be contributed to the general entertainment.'

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The paragraph follows a narrative arc starting from a personal resolution and moving through an action, its consequences, and a resulting confrontation.
• Sentence S1 introduces the narrator's objective: to conquer the fear of a person named Red.
• Sentence D follows S1 because it describes the specific action taken to address that fear:
• 'So, I wrote a poem about him.'
• Sentence A follows D as it provides further detail about the poem mentioned in the previous sentence, using the pronoun 'This' to refer to it:
• 'This was my first piece of journalism in verse.'
• Sentence C is the third in the sequence, illustrating the public reaction and the spread of the poem's influence:
• 'By the next day, the whole street knew it by heart and exulted with triumphant hatred.'
• Sentence B is the fourth, bringing the narrative to a climax where the narrator encounters the antagonist after having provoked him with the poem:
• 'One morning on my way to school, I suddenly came upon Red and his lieutenants.'
• Sentence S2 concludes the sequence by describing Red's reaction during this encounter: 'His eyes seemed to bore through me.'
• The logical sequence is DACB.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

'I wanted to conquer my fear of Red. So, I wrote a poem about him. This was my first piece of journalism in verse. By the next day, the whole street knew it by heart and exulted with triumphant hatred. One morning on my way to school, I suddenly came upon Red and his lieutenants. His eyes seemed to bore through me.'

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The original sentence uses the reflexive pronoun oneself, which is used for indefinite subjects (like one).
• In this sentence, the subject is the third-person singular pronoun he. Therefore, the reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject and be changed to himself.
• The phrase no one to blame but correctly uses but as a preposition meaning except.
• Thus, the correct improvement is there was no one to blame but himself.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: 'After failing the exam, he realised there was no one to blame but himself for not preparing better.'

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Nothing is generally used for objects or abstract concepts. Since the context involves blaming a person (himself), no one is the appropriate term.
• Option 2: This option lacks the preposition but (meaning except), which makes the sentence grammatically incomplete and changes the intended meaning.
• Reflexive Pronouns: These are used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject (e.g., I/myself, you/yourself, he/himself, she/herself, one/oneself).

The correct answer is 'have been'.

Key Points

• The sentence refers to a state that started in the past and continues to the present, indicated by the phrase 'for thousands of years'.
• The subject 'Horses' is plural.
• The Present Perfect Tense is required here to show a connection between the past and the present.
• 'Have been' is the correct helping verb and participle combination for a plural subject in the present perfect tense.
• Other options like 'was' (singular past), 'had' (requires a participle and usually refers to the past perfect), and 'will be' (future) do not fit the grammatical or temporal context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Passage: Horses have been companions of humans for thousands of years. They carried warriors into battles, pulled carts across villages, and became symbols of power and grace. Even today, they remain important in sports, farming, and therapy sessions. Have you ever wondered why horses are often described as noble animals? Their strength, loyalty, and ability to understand human emotions make them unique. A horse does not simply run; it runs with a spirit that seems untamed and free. Take care of your horse well, for it depends on you for food, shelter, and affection. Groom it regularly and ensure it is treated with kindness. When horses are cared for, they respond with trust and gentleness, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. How incredible it is to watch a herd of horses galloping across an open field! Their hooves thunder against the ground, their manes fly in the wind, and their eyes shine with energy. Truly, horses are living poetry in motion! As the saying goes, 'The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.' Horses remind us that freedom, loyalty, and beauty can exist together in one magnificent creature. They are not just animals of burden but teachers of patience, courage, and respect.

Additional Information

• Present Perfect Tense: Used for actions or states that started in the past and continue to the present, or for past actions that have a result in the present. Structure: Subject + have/has + past participle (V3).
• Since 'Horses' is plural, we use 'have' instead of 'has'.

The correct answer is 'across'.

Key Points

• The sentence describes the movement of carts being pulled by horses through or from one side of a village to another.
• The preposition 'across' is used to express movement from one side of something to the other or to describe movement over a specific area.
• In the context of villages, 'across' effectively conveys the idea of carts traveling through the entirety or over the paths of the village.
• Other prepositions like 'behind', 'into', and 'onto' do not logically fit the context of a cart's general movement relative to a village area as a whole.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Passage: Horses have been companions of humans for thousands of years. They carried warriors into battles, pulled carts across villages, and became symbols of power and grace. Even today, they remain important in sports, farming, and therapy sessions. Have you ever wondered why horses are often described as noble animals? Their strength, loyalty, and ability to understand human emotions make them unique. A horse does not simply run; it runs with a spirit that seems untamed and free. Take care of your horse well, for it depends on you for food, shelter, and affection. Groom it regularly and ensure it is treated with kindness. When horses are cared for, they respond with trust and gentleness, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. How incredible it is to watch a herd of horses galloping across an open field! Their hooves thunder against the ground, their manes fly in the wind, and their eyes shine with energy. Truly, horses are living poetry in motion! As the saying goes, 'The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.' Horses remind us that freedom, loyalty, and beauty can exist together in one magnificent creature. They are not just animals of burden but teachers of patience, courage, and respect.

Additional Information

• Behind: Refers to a position at the back of something.
• Into: Indicates movement towards the inside or interior of a place.
• Onto: Indicates movement to a position on a surface.

The correct answer is 'Wild and uncontrolled'.

Key Points

• The word 'untamed' is used in the passage to describe the spirit of a horse that is also described as 'free'.
• The term 'untamed' refers to something that has not been domesticated, broken, or brought under human control.
• 'Wild and uncontrolled' is the most appropriate meaning as it captures the essence of a creature that retains its natural, free state.
• The context of the sentence emphasizes the noble and spirited nature of horses when they are running freely.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Passage: Horses have been companions of humans for thousands of years. They carried warriors into battles, pulled carts across villages, and became symbols of power and grace. Even today, they remain important in sports, farming, and therapy sessions. Have you ever wondered why horses are often described as noble animals? Their strength, loyalty, and ability to understand human emotions make them unique. A horse does not simply run; it runs with a spirit that seems untamed (Wild and uncontrolled) and free. Take care of your horse well, for it depends on you for food, shelter, and affection. Groom it regularly and ensure it is treated with kindness. When horses are cared for, they respond with trust and gentleness, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. How incredible it is to watch a herd of horses galloping across an open field! Their hooves thunder against the ground, their manes fly in the wind, and their eyes shine with energy. Truly, horses are living poetry in motion! As the saying goes, 'The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.' Horses remind us that freedom, loyalty, and beauty can exist together in one magnificent creature. They are not just animals of burden but teachers of patience, courage, and respect.

Additional Information

• Carefully trained: This is the antonym of untamed, referring to an animal that has been taught to follow human commands.
• Polite and obedient: These are characteristics of a tame or domesticated animal, rather than a wild one.
• Weak and fragile: These words describe a lack of physical strength, which contradicts the description of horses as strong and powerful in the passage.

The correct answer is 'depends'.

Key Points

• The sentence requires a verb that agrees with the third-person singular subject 'it' (referring to 'your horse').
• The passage is written in the simple present tense as it discusses general truths and facts about horses and their relationship with humans (e.g., 'they remain', 'horses are', 'A horse does not simply run').
• In the simple present tense, when the subject is he, she, or it, the verb usually ends in 's' or 'es'.
• Therefore, 'depends' is the grammatically correct form to use after the subject 'it'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Passage: Horses have been companions of humans for thousands of years. They carried warriors into battles, pulled carts across villages, and became symbols of power and grace. Even today, they remain important in sports, farming, and therapy sessions. Have you ever wondered why horses are often described as noble animals? Their strength, loyalty, and ability to understand human emotions make them unique. A horse does not simply run; it runs with a spirit that seems untamed and free. Take care of your horse well, for it depends on you for food, shelter, and affection. Groom it regularly and ensure it is treated with kindness. When horses are cared for, they respond with trust and gentleness, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. How incredible it is to watch a herd of horses galloping across an open field! Their hooves thunder against the ground, their manes fly in the wind, and their eyes shine with energy. Truly, horses are living poetry in motion! As the saying goes, 'The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.' Horses remind us that freedom, loyalty, and beauty can exist together in one magnificent creature. They are not just animals of burden but teachers of patience, courage, and respect.

Additional Information

• Depend: This is the base form or plural form of the verb, used with subjects like 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'.
• Depended: This is the past tense form, which is inconsistent with the general present-tense tone of the passage.
• Depending: This is the present participle form, which would require an auxiliary verb (like 'is' or 'are') to function as the main verb of the clause.

The correct answer is 'ordinary'.

Key Points

• The word incredible in the context of the passage (E) is used to describe a sight that is extremely impressive, extraordinary, or surprising.
• An antonym is a word that expresses a meaning directly opposite to that of another word.
• 'Ordinary' refers to something that is common, normal, or unexceptional. This is the logical opposite of something being incredible.
• The other options ('Amazing', 'Wonderful', and 'Extraordinary') are all synonyms or words with similar positive connotations as incredible.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Passage: Horses have been companions of humans for thousands of years. They carried warriors into battles, pulled carts across villages, and became symbols of power and grace. Even today, they remain important in sports, farming, and therapy sessions. Have you ever wondered why horses are often described as noble animals? Their strength, loyalty, and ability to understand human emotions make them unique. A horse does not simply run; it runs with a spirit that seems untamed and free. Take care of your horse well, for it depends on you for food, shelter, and affection. Groom it regularly and ensure it is treated with kindness. When horses are cared for, they respond with trust and gentleness, creating a bond that lasts a lifetime. How incredible it is to watch a herd of horses galloping across an open field! Their hooves thunder against the ground, their manes fly in the wind, and their eyes shine with energy. Truly, horses are living poetry in motion! As the saying goes, 'The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.' Horses remind us that freedom, loyalty, and beauty can exist together in one magnificent creature. They are not just animals of burden but teachers of patience, courage, and respect.

Additional Information

• Amazing: Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
• Wonderful: Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good.
• Extraordinary: Very unusual or remarkable; exceptional.