English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'of'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "of" is used to indicate the relationship between a person and their capability in this context.
• In the given sentence, "She is capable ___ handling the situation," the correct preposition is "of" to indicate ability or skill.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "She is capable of handling the situation."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "in" is incorrect because "capable in" is not the appropriate collocation.
• Option 3: "by" is incorrect because it does not fit the context of ability or skill.
• Option 4: "to" is incorrect because "capable to" is not a correct grammatical structure.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. New Delhi is hotter than Chandigarh .

Key Points

• The question requires identifying the correct use of the 'degree of comparison' in a sentence.
• The adjective "hot" is used to compare two places: New Delhi and Chandigarh.
• The correct structure for comparing two entities is: Subject + comparative adjective (-er form or 'more' before the adjective) + than + object.
• In this case, the correct comparison is "hotter than" because "hotter" is the comparative form of "hot."

Correct sentence: New Delhi is hotter than Chandigarh.

Additional Information

• Explanation of incorrect options:
• Option 1: "New Delhi is more hotter to Chandigarh" is incorrect because "more" and "hotter" cannot be used together.

Only one comparative form should be used.

• Option 2: "New Delhi is more hotter than Chandigarh" is incorrect for the same reason as Option 1—redundant use of "more."
• Option 3: "New Delhi is hotter to Chandigarh" is incorrect because "to" is not the correct preposition for comparison. The correct preposition is "than."

The correct answer is: Tear.

Key Points

• The word "tear" refers to drops of clear, salty liquid produced by the glands in your eyes when you cry or when your eyes are irritated. (आंसू)
• Example: She couldn’t hold back her tears during the emotional farewell.
• The sentence implies that the person became emotional, which aligns with the word "tear" being the correct choice.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Tear.

Additional Information

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

• Tier (स्तर): A level or layer in a system, structure, or organization.
• Example: The cake had three tiers, each decorated with intricate designs.
• Tyre (टायर): A rubber covering, typically inflated, surrounding a wheel.
• Example: The car’s tyre got punctured on the highway.
• Tire (थकना): To become weary or exhausted.
• Example: Walking such a long distance tires me out quickly.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. SQRP

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with part (S) as it introduces the subject, "Advances in satellite imaging have transformed environmental monitoring."
• The next part (Q) logically continues the sentence with "enabling accurate climate modelling," describing the purpose of these advances.
• Part (R) follows next with "and disaster prediction systems," adding further details about the applications of the advances.
• Finally, part (P) completes the sentence with "across diverse geographic regions," explaining the scope of these applications.

Therefore, the correct answer is SQRP.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2 (PRQS): This option starts with "across diverse geographic regions enabling accurate climate modelling," which disrupts the logical flow of the sentence.
• Option 3 (QPSR): This option starts with "enabling accurate climate modelling across diverse geographic regions," which does not set the context properly as it skips the subject.
• Option 4 (RPSQ): This option starts with "and disaster prediction systems across diverse geographic regions," which is incomplete and grammatically incorrect as the subject is missing.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• To form a meaningful sentence, we must follow the correct grammatical order: Subject + Verb + Object + Adverb.
• Sentence C is the first part as it provides the subject:
• "they"
• Sentence A follows as the verb:
• "served"
• Sentence B comes next as the object:
• "dinner"
• Sentence D is the last part as it adds additional information (adverb of time):
• "late"
• Thus, the correct sequence is CABD.

 

Coherent sentence after rearrangement:

"They served dinner late."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: They requested the officer to permit them to go on leave for three days.
• Key Conversions:
• "requested the officer to permit them" becomes "Please permit us"
• The polite request "requested" is converted to "Please."
• Pronoun "them" is changed to "us" to match direct speech.
• "to go on leave for three days" remains unchanged.
• The phrase is kept intact as it directly conveys the action and duration.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "Please" and ends with a period ".".
• Reporting clause precedes the quoted speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "They said to the officer, 'Please permit us to go on leave for three days.'"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Please permit us going on leave by three days."
• Incorrect phrasing: "going on leave by three days" is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 3: "Please permit them to goes on leave for three days."
• Incorrect pronoun: "them" should be "us."
• Incorrect verb: "goes" should be "go."
• Option 4: "Request to permit us to go on leave for three days."
• Incorrect phrasing: "Request to permit us" lacks the polite tone of direct speech.

The correct answer is: Coarse.

Key Points

• The word "Bawdy" refers to something that is humorously indecent, obscene, or vulgar in nature. (अश्लील, फूहड़)
• Example: The comedian's bawdy jokes often left the audience either laughing or blushing.
• "Coarse" means rough or crude in manner, language, or behavior. It can also imply a lack of refinement. (अशिष्ट, भद्दा)
• Example: His coarse language offended many people at the formal gathering.
• As both "Bawdy" and "Coarse" share a similar connotation of being vulgar or crude, they can be considered synonyms.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Coarse.

Additional Information

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

• Support (समर्थन): To bear all or part of the weight of something; to hold up or assist.
• Example: She always provides emotional support to her friends during difficult times.
• Delay (विलंब): To make someone or something late or slow down the progress.
• Example: The heavy traffic caused a delay in reaching the airport.
• Establish (स्थापित करना): To set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis.
• Example: The company plans to establish a new branch in the city.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the spacecraft initiating its descent towards the red planet.
• Sentence Q comes first as it explains how the spacecraft is protected during atmospheric entry:
• "The heat shield protected it from atmospheric entry."
• Sentence S follows because engineers monitoring the landing sequence logically comes next:
• "Engineers monitored every second of the landing sequence."
• Sentence R is the third as it describes the parachutes deploying successfully:
• "Soon after, the parachutes deployed successfully."
• Sentence P concludes as it highlights the importance of the data gathered during the landing process:
• "The data gathered during this process will aid future missions."
• The correct sequence is QSRP.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The spacecraft initiated descent towards the red planet. The heat shield protected it from atmospheric entry. Engineers monitored every second of the landing sequence. Soon after, the parachutes deployed successfully. The data gathered during this process will aid future missions. This landing marked a historic step in interplanetary exploration."

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e., fast.

Key Points

• The word "fastly" is incorrect in standard English usage. It is often mistakenly used as an adverb to describe speed, but "fast" itself functions both as an adjective and an adverb. (यह शब्द मानक अंग्रेज़ी में गलत है।)
• Example: The car is moving very fastly on the road. (Incorrect usage)
• "Fast" refers to moving quickly or at high speed. It works as both an adjective and an adverb in English. (तेज़)
• Example: The car is moving very fast on the road. (Correct usage)
• Hence, the correct word to replace "fastly" is fast.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Fastliness (तेज़ी): This is not a valid English word.
• Example: Not applicable, as this word is incorrect.
• Quickliness (जल्दबाज़ी): This is also not a valid English word.
• Example: Not applicable, as this word is incorrect.
• Quicker (अधिक तेज़): It is a comparative adjective used to compare two entities in terms of speed.
• Example: The bike is quicker than the car.

The correct answer is 'go over'.

 

Key Points

• The phrasal verb "go over" means to be received or accepted in a particular way by others.
• In the given sentence, the director's remarks were not well received by the board members, leading to a backlash, so "go over" is the most appropriate choice.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect because they do not convey the intended meaning in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "The director's remarks did not go over well with the board members, leading to immediate backlash."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "go out" is incorrect because it means to leave a place or to stop functioning, which does not fit the context.
• Option 2: "go in" is incorrect because it implies entering a place, which is irrelevant here.
• Option 4: "go off" is incorrect because it typically means to explode or to stop working, which does not make sense in this context.

The correct answer is: Immature.

Key Points

• The word "Mature" refers to someone or something that is fully developed, grown, or exhibits qualities of being responsible or sensible. (परिपक्व)
• Example: The child showed a mature understanding of the situation, surprising everyone.
• Immature means not fully developed or grown, or lacking the qualities of responsibility and sensibility that come with age or experience. (अपरिपक्व)
• Example: His immature behavior in the meeting made it difficult to take him seriously.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Mature' is 'Immature'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Immature.

Additional Information

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

• Developed (विकसित): Something that has reached an advanced stage of growth or progress.
• Example: The city has developed rapidly in the last decade.
• Experienced (अनुभवी): Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, often as a result of time spent doing something.
• Example: An experienced teacher knows how to handle different types of students.
• Grown (बढ़ा हुआ): Having reached full size or maturity, often used in reference to living beings.
• Example: The fully grown tree provides shade to the entire park.

The correct answer is 'on'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "on" is used when referring to specific occasions or events, such as congratulating someone on a success or achievement.
• The sentence involves congratulating someone for winning a match, so "on" is the correct preposition to use here.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "They congratulated him on winning the match."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "of" is incorrect because "of" is not used in this type of congratulatory context.
• Option 2: "for" is incorrect because while it can sometimes be used in congratulatory contexts, it does not fit as well as "on" in this sentence.
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect because "at" does not convey the intended meaning in this context.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The object of the active voice sentence becomes the subject of the passive voice sentence.
• In the active voice, the sentence is: "He is solving a complex problem."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "a complex problem" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "is solving" to "is being solved" (present continuous passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "him."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "A complex problem is being solved by him."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "A complex problem is solved." – Incorrect tense (simple present passive).
• Option 3: "A complex problem has solved." – Grammatically incorrect.
• Option 4: "A complex problem had solved." – Incorrect tense (past perfect active, not passive).

The correct answer is: Reserved.

Key Points

• The word "Reticent" refers to someone who is not readily revealing their thoughts or feelings; it means being restrained or keeping to oneself. (अल्पभाषी, शांत स्वभाव का)
• Example: The new employee was reticent during the meeting, preferring to observe rather than speak.
• "Reserved" is the synonym of "Reticent" as it also describes someone who is quiet and does not show emotions or opinions openly. (संकोची, आरक्षित)
• Example: She was a reserved individual who rarely shared her personal thoughts with others.
• Hence, we can conclude that the synonym of 'Reticent' is 'Reserved'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Reserved.

Additional Information

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

• Arrogant (अहंकारी): Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
• Example: His arrogant attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.
• Talkative (बातूनी): Someone who talks a lot and enjoys engaging in conversations.
• Example: My cousin is so talkative that she can keep a conversation going for hours.
• Outspoken (स्पष्टवादी): Someone who expresses their opinions openly and honestly, even if it upsets others.
• Example: He is an outspoken critic of the government’s policies.

The correct answer is 'with'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "with" is used to indicate a connection or relation to something, in this case, coping with difficulties.
• The phrase "cope with" is a standard expression in English, meaning to deal with or manage a challenging situation.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they do not form the correct collocation with "cope."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "You must cope with difficulties."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "for" is incorrect because "cope for difficulties" is not a valid phrase in English.
• Option 2: "in" is incorrect because "cope in difficulties" does not convey the intended meaning.
• Option 3: "by" is incorrect because "cope by difficulties" is not a standard expression.

The correct answer is 'on'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "on" is used when referring to placing something on a flat surface, such as a shelf.
• In this context, the book is to be placed on the surface of the shelf, so "on" is the correct choice.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they do not fit the context of placing an object on a flat surface.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "When you have completed reading the book, keep it on the shelf."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" is incorrect because "in" is used to refer to placement inside an enclosed space, which does not apply to a shelf.
• Option 3: "against" is incorrect because "against" implies leaning an object on something, which is not the intended meaning here.
• Option 4: "across" is incorrect because "across" refers to movement or placement spanning a surface, not placing an object directly on it.

The correct answer is: Thoughtless.

Key Points

• The word "prudent" means acting with or showing care and thought for the future. (सावधान, विवेकपूर्ण)
• Example: It is prudent to save money for emergencies rather than spending it all at once.
• The word "Thoughtless" refers to someone who does not show consideration or care for others or does things without thinking carefully. (बेबाक, लापरवाह)
• Example: His thoughtless remarks hurt her feelings deeply.
• Hence, the antonym of "prudent" is "thoughtless".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Thoughtless.

Additional Information

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

• Undicious (अविवेकपूर्ण): This is not a valid English word. It might be a typographical error for "Injudicious," which means showing poor judgment.
• Example: His injudicious decision to spend all the money on luxuries led to financial trouble.
• Cautious (सावधान): Being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• Example: The mountaineer was cautious while climbing the steep cliff.
• Sensible (समझदार): Having or showing good sense or judgment.
• Example: It was sensible of her to carry an umbrella during the rainy season.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Active voice structure: The subject performs the action on the object.
• The given sentence in passive voice is: "The town was destroyed by the earthquake."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the earthquake" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "was destroyed" to the active form "destroyed."
• Ensure the object "the town" follows the verb.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The earthquake destroyed the town."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "The earthquake destroys the town." – Incorrect tense (present simple instead of past simple).
• Option 3: "The earthquake had destroyed the town." – Incorrect tense (past perfect instead of past simple).
• Option 4: "The earthquake was destroying the town." – Incorrect aspect (past continuous instead of past simple).

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "by 3 PM" is incorrect because "by" indicates a deadline or a point before which something will happen, not the exact time of an event.
• The preposition "at" is appropriate when referring to a specific time.
• The correct sentence should use "at 3 PM" to convey the exact starting time of the meeting.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "The meeting will begin at 3 PM."

 

Additional Information

• On: Used with dates or specific days (e.g., "on Monday" or "on the 5^th of October"). This is not suitable for referring to a specific time.
• From: Indicates the starting point of a period (e.g., "from 3 PM to 5 PM"). This is not applicable here because no end time is given.
• Around: Refers to an approximate time, which is not correct as the sentence specifies an exact time (3 PM).

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He told me to go there.
• Key Conversions:
• "Come here" becomes "to go there."
• Direct command "Come here" is converted to indirect command "to go there."
• Pronoun "me" is added to indicate the subject being addressed.
• Direction "here" changes to "there" in indirect speech.
• Reporting verb:
• Direct: "He said"
• Converted to: "He told," which is appropriate for commands in indirect speech.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is transformed into an infinitive phrase ("to go there").
• No quotation marks are used in indirect speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "He told me to go there."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "He told to go there."
• Missing subject "me" makes the sentence incomplete.
• Option 3: "He told me to come there."
• Incorrect conversion of "here" to "there" in indirect speech.
• Option 4: "He told me to came here."
• Incorrect verb form "came" instead of "to come."
• Incorrect retention of "here" instead of changing to "there."

Note:

This is a PYP question, and the official answer key has marked (correct option) as the correct answer, hence we cannot make any changes to it.