English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the active voice, the sentence is: "The doctor prescribed the medicine."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the medicine" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "prescribed" to "was prescribed" (past simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the doctor."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The medicine was prescribed by the doctor."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The medicine is prescribed." – Incorrect tense (present simple passive).
• Option 2: "The medicine has been prescribed." – Incorrect tense (present perfect passive).
• Option 3: "The medicine had been prescribing." – Incorrect form (past perfect continuous active).

The correct answer is 'canvass'.

 

Key Points

• The word "canvass" means to solicit votes, opinions, or support. (मत या समर्थन मांगना)
• In the given sentence, the volunteers are gathering support for a policy, so "canvass" is the appropriate word.
• The other options: "canvas," "canopies," and "cannabis" do not fit the context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: The volunteers will canvass the neighbourhood to gather support for the new policy.

Additional Information

• Canvas (कैनवास): refers to a strong fabric used for painting or making sails.
• Canopies (छतरी): refers to an overhead covering, such as a roof or tent.
• Cannabis (भांग): refers to a plant used for medicinal or recreational purposes.

The correct answer is 'to'.

 

Key Points

• The correct preposition to use when expressing a preference is "to."
• The sentence indicates a comparison between two items (tea and coffee), and the correct structure is "prefer X to Y."
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "We prefer tea to coffee."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "for" is incorrect because "prefer X for Y" is not the correct grammatical structure.
• Option 3: "on" is incorrect as it does not make sense in this context.
• Option 4: "with" is incorrect because "prefer X with Y" is not used to express preference.

The correct answer is 'between'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "between" is used when referring to two specific entities, here being "the bank" and "the post office."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "My house is between the bank and the post office."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "among" refers to being part of a group or surrounded by multiple entities, which doesn’t apply here.
• Option 2: "across" indicates being on the other side, which is not the intended meaning.
• Option 3: "beside" means being next to a single entity, not in between two.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Exagerate'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Exaggerate'.
• The word 'Exaggerate' is a verb which means 'represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is'. (अतिशयोक्ति करना)
• For Example -
• He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Exagerate'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Leisure - free time when one is not working or occupied (अवकाश)
• Colleague - a person with whom one works in a profession or business (सहकर्मी)
• Maintenance - the process of preserving something or keeping it in good condition (रखरखाव)

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with "Each of the students," which is a singular subject.
• The verb must agree with the singular subject, so the correct verb is "has" and not "have."
• The original sentence incorrectly uses the plural verb "have," which does not match the singular subject "Each."
• Thus, replacing "have" with "has" ensures subject-verb agreement.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Each of the students has a book."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "had" would imply past tense, which is not suitable here as the sentence refers to the present.
• Option 3: "gets" is incorrect because it does not fit the structure of the sentence.
• Option 4: "is having" is incorrect as it suggests a continuous action, which does not align with the context.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Robinson said that he would be planting trees along the bank of the river.
• Key Conversions:
• "he would be planting" becomes "I shall be planting"
• The pronoun "he" is changed to "I" to match the speaker (Robinson) in direct speech.
• The verb "would be planting" (future in the past) is converted to "shall be planting" (future continuous) to represent the original statement in direct speech.
• Reporting verb:
• Indirect: "said that"
• Converted to: "said," with the direct speech enclosed in quotation marks.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "I" and ends with a period ".".
• Reporting clause follows the quoted speech, separated by a comma.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I shall be planting trees along the bank of the river," said Robinson.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I am planting trees along the bank of the river," said Robinson.
• Incorrect tense: "am planting" (present continuous) does not match the original future continuous meaning.
• Option 2: "I shall plant trees along the bank of the river," said Robinson.
• Incorrect form: "shall plant" (simple future) does not convey the continuous action implied in the original sentence.
• Option 4: "I shall have to plant trees along the bank of the river," said Robinson.
• Incorrect meaning: "shall have to plant" implies obligation, which is not conveyed in the original sentence.

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. D-A-C-B

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "he," which is correctly indicated by part (D).
• Following the subject, "opened" (DA) continues the logical sequence, making it clear what was involved.
• The next part, "the door" comes after "the door," indicated by (DAC).
• Ending with "suddenly" (DACB) completes the sentence with the manner in which the action occurred.

Therefore, the correct answer is DACB.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (DABC): This option starts with "he opened suddenly the door," which makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
• Option 2 (CBAD): This option starts with "the door suddenly opened he," which creates an illogical sentence structure.
• Option 3 (DCAB): This option starts with "he the door opened suddenly," which is not a proper arrangement of the sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "most" is used to denote the highest degree of comparison among three or more items. It is commonly used with adjectives to form the superlative degree. (अधिकतम)
• Example: She is the most talented student in her class.
• However, in the given sentence, the word "safer" is already in the comparative form. Using "most" alongside "safer" creates a grammatical error because "safer" does not require a superlative marker. The correct form would simply be "safer." (सुरक्षित)
• Example: This route is safer than the highway.
• Hence, the word "most" is the incorrect usage in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1 - Safer (सुरक्षित): A comparative form of the adjective "safe," used to compare two items in terms of their safety.
• Example: Wearing a helmet is safer than riding without one.
• Option 2 - Highway (राजमार्ग): A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
• Example: The highway was closed due to heavy snowfall.
• Option 4 - Route (मार्ग): A way or course taken to get from one place to another.
• Example: We took the scenic route to enjoy the beautiful views.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The subject of the sentence, "The police," is a collective noun and is always treated as plural in English grammar.
• The verb "has arrested" is singular, which is incorrect when used with "The police."
• The correct verb form should be "have arrested" to agree with the plural subject.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The police have arrested the culprit."

The correct answer is: Option 4) Hypnotic.

Key Points

• The word “Hypnotic” refers to a medicine or drug that induces sleep. (नींद लाने वाली दवा)
• Example: The doctor prescribed a mild hypnotic to help the patient sleep better at night.
• Explanation: “Hypnotic” drugs are used to calm the nervous system and promote sleep. (नींद लाने के लिए प्रयुक्त दवा)
• Example: After several sleepless nights, he was given a hypnotic tablet by his physician.
• Therefore, the correct answer is: Hypnotic.

Additional Information

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

• Sedative (शांत करने वाली दवा): A medicine used to calm a person or make them sleepy but not necessarily induce deep sleep.
• Example: The nurse gave the patient a sedative before the operation to help him relax.
• Narcotic (नशीली दवा): A drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and can cause sleep; often addictive.
• Example: Morphine is a narcotic used for severe pain relief.
• Analgesic (पीड़ा नाशक दवा): A medicine used to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness.
• Example: Aspirin is a common analgesic used for headaches and body pain.

The correct answer is: Option 1, i.e., "Officially in writing".

Key Points

• The idiom "In black and white" means something that is officially documented or written down. (लिखित रूप में)
• Example: The terms of the agreement were clearly stated in black and white.
• "Officially in writing" refers to any information, decision, or agreement that is formally documented. (औपचारिक रूप से लिखित)
• Example: The company's policies are provided in black and white for all employees to follow.
• Hence, the idiom "In black and white" aligns with the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1, i.e., "Officially in writing".

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: In verbal form (मौखिक रूप में): Refers to something that is communicated orally rather than in writing.
• Example: The instructions were given in verbal form, so there was no written documentation.
• Option 3: In secret (गुप्त रूप से): Refers to something done confidentially or privately.
• Example: They held the meeting in secret to avoid public scrutiny.
• Option 4: Unclear terms (अस्पष्ट शब्दों में): Refers to information presented in a vague or ambiguous manner.
• Example: The contract was written in unclear terms, making it difficult to understand.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the passive voice sentence, "It is going to be constructed by them within a few weeks."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "they" at the beginning of the sentence.
• Change the passive verb form "is going to be constructed" to "are going to construct" (future continuous active).
• Ensure the object "it" remains at the end of the sentence, followed by the time phrase "within a few weeks."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "They are going to construct it within a few weeks."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "They are going to construct it with a few weeks." – Incorrect preposition ("with" instead of "within").
• Option 3: "They are going to construct something within a few weeks." – Incorrect as it uses "something" instead of the specific object "it."
• Option 4: "They are going to constructed it within a few weeks." – Incorrect tense ("constructed" instead of "construct").

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "The hungry dog was gently fed by the owner."
• To convert to active voice: Place the original subject "the owner" at the beginning.
• Use the correct active verb form "gently fed" to match the action in the passive sentence.
• Ensure the object "the hungry dog" remains at the end of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "The owner gently fed the hungry dog."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The owner gently fed up the hungry dog." – Incorrect use of "fed up," which changes the meaning of the sentence.
• Option 2: "The owner fed the hungry dog." – While grammatically correct, it misses the adverb "gently" from the original passive sentence.
• Option 4: "The owner gently feeding the hungry dog." – Grammatically incorrect as it is a fragment and lacks proper tense.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The subject of the passive voice sentence becomes the object of the active voice sentence.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "The editorial is written by Mamatha."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "Mamatha" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "is written" to "writes" (present simple active).
• Ensure the sentence structure is correct and conveys the same meaning as the original.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Mamatha writes the editorial."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Mamatha has writing the editorial." – Incorrect grammar (incorrect tense structure).
• Option 3: "Mamatha is writes the editorial." – Incorrect grammar (redundant auxiliary verb).
• Option 4: "Mamatha writing the editorial." – Incorrect grammar (missing auxiliary verb).

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "The truth must be told by you."
• To convert to active voice: Place the original subject "you" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "must be told" to "must tell" (active modal verb structure).
• Ensure the object "the truth" remains after the verb for proper sentence structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "You must tell the truth."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "You must have told the truth." – Incorrect tense (past modal).
• Option 2: "You ought to tell the truth." – Incorrect modal verb usage ("ought to" instead of "must").
• Option 3: "You must be telling the truth." – Incorrect aspect (present continuous).

The correct answer is: Option 2 (Support).

Key Points

• The word "back" in this context means to give support or approval to something. (समर्थन करना)
• Example: The investor decided to back the new startup despite the risks involved.
• "Support" refers to providing assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something. (सहायता करना/समर्थन)
• Example: Her family supported her decision to pursue her dreams abroad.
• In the given statement, “The company refused to back the project,” the word “back” clearly means support as the company is declining to assist or approve the project.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 (Support).

Additional Information

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

• Finish (समाप्त करना): To complete something or bring it to an end.
• Example: She managed to finish the book in just two days.
• Leave (छोड़ना): To go away from a place or situation.
• Example: He decided to leave the company after five years of service.
• Pack (पैक करना): To put items into a container, especially for transport or storage.
• Example: She started to pack her suitcase for the upcoming trip.

The correct answer is 'to'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "to" is used to indicate a relationship or connection, such as in the context of marriage.
• In this sentence, "She is married to a businessman" conveys the correct relationship between the subject and the businessman.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they do not fit the grammatical or contextual requirements of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "She is married to a businessman."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "at" is incorrect as "at" does not convey a relational connection in this context.
• Option 2: "with" is incorrect because "married with" is not a grammatically appropriate phrase in English.
• Option 3: "for" is incorrect as it does not express the intended relationship.

The correct answer is 'who'.

 

Key Points

• The word "who" is a relative pronoun used to refer to a person or people.
• In this sentence, we are referring to a man, and "who" is the appropriate relative pronoun to describe him.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "I saw a man who was wearing a black coat."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "which" is incorrect because it refers to objects, not people.
• Option 2: "whom" is incorrect because it is used in the objective case, not the subject case.
• Option 4: "whose" is incorrect because it indicates possession, which is irrelevant here.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "a good advice" is incorrect because the word "advice" is an uncountable noun and cannot be preceded by the article "a" or "an."
• Uncountable nouns like "advice," "information," and "furniture" do not take an article like "a" or "an."
• The correct usage would be "some good advice" or simply "good advice."
• Thus, the error is located in Option 3, which contains the phrase "a good advice."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "She gave me good advice."