English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Author.

Key Points

• The word "Author" refers to a person who writes books, articles, or literary works. (लेखक)
• Example: J.K. Rowling is the author of the famous "Harry Potter" series.
• An author is someone who creates original written content, whether it be fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or other forms of literature. (लेखक)
• Example: The author of this novel has a unique storytelling style.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Author.

Additional Information

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

• Publisher (प्रकाशक): A person or organization that prepares and issues books, journals, or other works for sale.
• Example: Penguin Random House is a well-known publisher of books worldwide.
• Editor (संपादक): A person who is responsible for preparing content for publication, making corrections, and ensuring quality.
• Example: The editor reviewed the manuscript before it was sent for printing.
• Orator (वक्ता): A person who delivers speeches or talks, especially in a public setting.
• Example: Martin Luther King Jr. was a great orator who inspired millions with his speeches.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The passage focuses on the growing popularity of solar energy worldwide and highlights its benefits.
• Sentence P comes first as it introduces the main advantage of solar energy:
• "It is available in abundance."
• Sentence Q follows as it explains why solar energy is sustainable:
• "This makes it a sustainable option."
• Sentence R is the third because it compares solar energy with fossil fuels:
• "Unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t emit harmful gases."
• Sentence S comes last as it emphasizes the reduced dependency on non-renewable sources:
• "Also, it reduces dependency on non-renewable sources."
• The correct sequence is PQRS.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Solar energy is gaining popularity worldwide. It is available in abundance. This makes it a sustainable option. Unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t emit harmful gases. Also, it reduces dependency on non-renewable sources. Hence, governments are investing in solar technology."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Science fiction fuels technological imagination and serves as a powerful tool to inspire innovation.
• Sentence Q comes first as it establishes how past inventions were once fictional ideas:
• "Many past inventions were once fictional ideas."
• Sentence P follows as it emphasizes the influence of science fiction on young minds:
• "It inspires young minds to innovate."
• Sentence R is the third as it highlights the limitless thinking encouraged by science fiction:
• "It encourages thinking beyond limits."
• Sentence S is the fourth as it explores how science fiction delves into future societies:
• "Stories often explore future societies."
• The correct sequence is QPRS.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Science fiction fuels technological imagination. Many past inventions were once fictional ideas. It inspires young minds to innovate. It encourages thinking beyond limits. Stories often explore future societies. Thus, sci-fi has real-world influence."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "afraid from" is incorrect. The correct preposition to use after "afraid" is "of".
• The expression should be "afraid of the dark" to convey proper meaning and grammatical accuracy.
• Thus, the error lies in Option 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The child is afraid of the dark."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The error in the sentence lies in the phrase "avail of."
• The verb "avail" should be used reflexively, meaning it requires a reflexive pronoun (e.g., "yourself," "himself") to complete the meaning.
• The correct usage should be "avail yourself of" to ensure grammatical correctness.
• Thus, the error is located in part 3 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "You should avail yourself of every opportunity."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: She told us that she had not seen the movie.
• Key Conversions:
• "she had not seen the movie" becomes "I had not seen the movie"
• Pronoun "she" is changed to "I" to match the speaker's point of view in direct speech.
• Verb tense "had not seen" remains unchanged as it reflects the past perfect tense.
• Reporting verb:
• Indirect: "She told us"
• Converted to: "She said," in direct speech.
• 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, starting with a lowercase letter after the comma.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I had not seen the movie," she said."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I didn't see the movie," she said.
• Incorrect tense: "didn't see" changes the meaning to simple past instead of past perfect.
• Option 2: "I haven't seen the movie," she said.
• Incorrect tense: "haven't seen" changes the meaning to present perfect instead of past perfect.
• Option 4: "She hadn't seen the movie," she said.
• Incorrect pronoun: "She" does not match the speaker's perspective in direct speech.

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.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Support.

Key Points

• The word "bat" in English can have multiple meanings depending on its context. It is a homonym (a word with the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings). (समरूप शब्द)
• English Meaning: In this context, "bat" is used as a verb meaning "to support or defend someone or something."
• Hindi Meaning: समर्थन करना या बचाव करना।
• Example: The lawyer will bat for his client in the court of law.
• Correct word explanation: "Support" means to stand by or assist someone or something, often in difficult situations. (समर्थन करना)
• Example: She always supports her friends when they are in need.
• Hence, in the given sentence, "He will bat for his friend's innocence" means he will support or defend his friend regarding their innocence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Support.

Additional Information

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

• Criticize (आलोचना करना): To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or flaws.
• Example: The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of structure.
• Play cricket (क्रिकेट खेलना): To participate in the sport of cricket.
• Example: We often play cricket in the park during the weekends.
• Hit (मारना): To strike someone or something with force.
• Example: He hit the ball so hard that it went over the fence.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: She asked whether she could ask a question.
• Key Conversions:
• "Can I ask a question?" becomes "she asked whether she could ask a question."
• Modal verb "Can" changes to "could" to match the past tense in indirect speech.
• Pronoun "I" is changed to "she" to align with the subject of the reporting verb.
• Question format is converted into a statement format for indirect speech.
• Reporting verb:
• Direct: "said"
• Converted to: "asked" to reflect the interrogative nature of the statement.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Indirect speech removes quotation marks and transforms the sentence into a declarative statement.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She asked whether she could ask a question."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "She asked whether she might ask a question."
• The modal verb "might" is not a direct conversion of "can" in this context, making it less appropriate.
• Option 3: "She said whether she could ask a question."
• The reporting verb "said" does not match the interrogative nature of the original sentence.
• Option 4: "She asked whether she can ask a question."
• The verb "can" is not changed to "could" to reflect the shift to past tense in indirect speech.

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: "Pragna has successfully finished her assignment work ahead of time."
• To convert to active voice: Ensure the subject "Pragna" performs the action.
• Ensure the verb "has been successfully finished" is converted to "has successfully finished" (active voice structure).
• Maintain the time phrase "ahead of time" at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Pragna has successfully finished her assignment work ahead of time."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Pragna has finished her assignment work ahead of time." – Missing the word "successfully."
• Option 2: "Pragna has successfully finished her assignment ahead of time." – Missing the word "work."
• Option 3: "Pragna have successfully finished her assignment work ahead of time." – Incorrect subject-verb agreement ("have" instead of "has").

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

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "The villagers," which is correctly indicated by part (B).
• Following the subject, "repaired the damaged bridge" (BC) continues the logical sequence, making it clear what the villagers did.
• The next part, "before the heavy rains," adds information by providing the context of time, indicated by (A).
• Ending with "with the help of officials" (D) completes the sentence by showing how the action was completed

Therefore, the correct answer is BCAD.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (DACB): This option starts with "with the help of officials the villagers before the heavy rains repaired the damaged bridge," which creates a confusing and grammatically incorrect sequence.
• Option 2 (BACD): This option starts with "the villagers with the help of officials before the heavy rains repaired the damaged bridge," which disrupts the logical flow of the sentence.
• Option 4 (ABCD): This option starts with "before the heavy rains the villagers with the help of officials repaired the damaged bridge," which makes the sentence awkward and unclear.

The correct answer is: Blameworthy.

Key Points

• The word "commendable" means deserving praise or approval; something worthy of admiration. (सराहनीय)
• Example: Her dedication to helping the underprivileged is truly commendable.
• "Blameworthy" refers to something deserving of blame or criticism; something that is not praiseworthy. (दोष के योग्य)
• Example: His negligent behavior during the project was blameworthy.
• Hence, we can infer that the antonym of "commendable" is "blameworthy".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Blameworthy.

Additional Information

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

• Notable (उल्लेखनीय): Worthy of attention or notice; significant.
• Example: The scientist made notable contributions to the field of genetics.
• Laudable (प्रशंसनीय): Worthy of praise and admiration.
• Example: Her efforts to raise awareness about environmental issues are laudable.
• Admirable (आदरणीय): Inspiring approval, respect, or affection.
• Example: His courage in the face of adversity is admirable.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect usage of "eat" after "used to."
• The phrase "used to" is followed by a gerund form of the verb (verb + -ing) when referring to an accustomed habit.
• The correct phrase should be "used to eating," ensuring proper grammatical structure.
• Thus, the correct replacement for the bold part is Option 3: "to eating."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I am used to eating late at night."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "for eating" – This option is incorrect because "used to" does not pair with "for."
• Option 2: "eating" – This option is grammatically incorrect as it does not follow "used to" appropriately.
• Option 4: "in eating" – This option is incorrect because "in" is not the correct preposition to follow "used to."

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: "The director should announce the results today."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the results" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "should announce" to "should be announced" (modal + be + past participle).
• Ensure the time phrase "today" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "The results should be announced today."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The results should being announced." – Incorrect use of "being" instead of "be."
• Option 3: "The results should be announce today." – Incorrect verb form ("announce" instead of "announced").
• Option 4: "The results should have been announced." – Incorrect tense (past modal passive).

The correct answer is: Amplify.

Key Points

• The word "Exaggerate" means to represent something as being larger, greater, or more important than it actually is. (बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कहना)
• Example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements in front of others.
• "Amplify" means to increase the magnitude or strength of something, often by adding details or making it more intense. (विस्तार देना)
• Example: The speaker used a microphone to amplify his voice for the large audience.
• Thus, the synonym of 'Exaggerate' is 'Amplify'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Amplify.

Additional Information

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

• Minimize (कम करना): To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
• Example: The company is trying to minimize expenses to increase profitability.
• Suppress (दबाना): To restrain or put an end to something by force.
• Example: The government tried to suppress the protests with strict measures.
• Understate (कम महत्व देना): To present something as being smaller, less important, or less serious than it really is.
• Example: He understated the impact of the storm on his business.

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. ACDB

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "The headmaster," which is correctly indicated by part (A).
• Following the subject, "praised" (AC) continues the logical sequence, making it clear what the headmaster did.
• The next part, "the student" is the object receiving the praise, indicated by (ACD).
• Ending with "for his punctuality," (ACDB) completes the sentence by adding information about the reason for the praise.

Therefore, the correct answer is ACDB.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (ABCD): This option starts with "the headmaster for his punctuality praised the student." This sequence is incorrect as it does not follow grammatical order.
• Option 2 (ADCB): This option starts with "the headmaster the student for his punctuality praised." This sequence disrupts logical flow and is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 3 (BDCA): This option starts with "for his punctuality praised the student the headmaster." This sequence is fragmented and confusing.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Satisfy.

Key Points

• The word "Gratify" means to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone. It refers to the act of fulfilling a desire or making someone happy. (संतुष्ट करना)
• Example: The teacher's praise gratified the hardworking student.
• "Satisfy" means to meet the needs, expectations, or desires of someone, making them content or happy. (संतोष करना)
• Example: The delicious meal satisfied my hunger completely.
• Hence, the synonym of 'Gratify' is 'Satisfy'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Satisfy.

Additional Information

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

• Insult (अपमान): To speak or treat with disrespect or scorn.
• Example: He felt insulted by the rude comment made during the meeting.
• Displease (नाराज़ करना): To make someone feel unhappy or annoyed.
• Example: Her late arrival displeased the manager.
• Annoy (परेशान करना): To irritate or make someone slightly angry.
• Example: The constant noise from the construction site annoyed the residents.

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. BACD

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "Many students," which is correctly indicated by part (B).
• Following the subject, "for higher education" (AC) adds the purpose of the action, indicated by (A).
• The next part, "prefer to go abroad," continues the logical sequence, indicating the action the students prefer.
• Ending with "these days" (D) completes the sentence by providing a time frame for the action.

Therefore, the correct answer is BACD.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (ABCD): This option starts with "for higher education many students these days prefer to go abroad," which does not follow a logical sequence as the subject is not introduced first.
• Option 2 (BDAC): This option starts with "many students these days for higher education prefer to go abroad," which creates an incomplete and awkward sentence structure.
• Option 3 (BADC): This option starts with "many students for higher education these days prefer to go abroad," which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Ravi and his new geometry box.
• Sentence P comes first as it describes the contents of the geometry box:
• "It had a ruler, compass, and protractor."
• Sentence R follows as Ravi shows the box to his friends:
• "He showed it to his friends."
• Sentence Q comes next as Ravi uses the box in his maths class:
• "He used it in his maths class."
• Sentence S is placed last before the concluding sentence, describing the box’s appearance:
• "It was made of metal and looked shiny."
• The correct sequence is PRQS.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Ravi opened his new geometry box. It had a ruler, compass, and protractor. He showed it to his friends. He used it in his maths class. It was made of metal and looked shiny. He liked his new box very much."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence contains an error in its structure, specifically in the placement of the auxiliary verb "had" and the subject "I."
• In sentences with "hardly" followed by a past perfect tense, the auxiliary verb "had" must precede the subject.
• The correct structure is "Hardly had I entered" to ensure grammatical accuracy and proper sentence construction.
• Thus, the bold part needs to be replaced with Option 1: Hardly had I entered.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Hardly had I entered the room when the phone rang."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: Hardly was I entering – This option is incorrect as it uses the past continuous tense, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 3: I had hardly entered – This option changes the structure and meaning of the sentence, making it less precise.
• Option 4: I hardly had entered – This option incorrectly places "hardly" before "had," which disrupts the intended meaning.

The correct answer is 'with'.

 

Key Points

• The word "with" is the correct preposition to use with the adjective "incompatible" in this context.
• The sentence implies that the subject's actions do not align or agree with their words.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "His actions are incompatible with his words."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "to" is incorrect because "incompatible" is not used with "to" in standard English.
• Option 2: "for" is incorrect because "incompatible" does not pair with "for" to describe disagreement.
• Option 4: "by" is incorrect because it does not convey the intended meaning of disagreement or non-alignment.