English Comprehension PYQs

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: "I will complete the work tomorrow."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the work" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "will complete" to "will be completed" (future simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "me."
• Ensure the time phrase "tomorrow" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "The work will be completed by me tomorrow."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The work will have completed by me." – Incorrect tense (future perfect passive).
• Option 3: "The work shall completed by me." – Incorrect verb form.
• Option 4: "The work is completed tomorrow by me." – Incorrect tense (present instead of future).

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Have no effect.

Key Points

• The idiom "Cut no ice" means to have no influence or effect on someone or something; it implies that the argument or action fails to convince or make an impact. (कोई प्रभाव नहीं डालना)
• Example: His excuses cut no ice with the teacher, and he was still punished for being late.
• "Effect" refers to a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. (प्रभाव)
• Example: The new policy had a positive effect on the company’s growth.
• Hence, the idiom 'Cut no ice' means 'Have no effect'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Have no effect.

Additional Information

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

• Create trouble (मुसीबत पैदा करना): Refers to causing problems or disturbances.
• Example: His careless actions often create trouble in the team.
• Be sharp (तीक्ष्ण होना): Refers to being intellectually quick or alert.
• Example: She is known to be sharp and always finds clever solutions to difficult situations.
• Stop something (कुछ रोकना): Refers to bringing something to an end or halting its progress.
• Example: The manager decided to stop the project due to budget constraints.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The issue in the sentence is the use of the verb "hung." The correct verb in this context should be "hanged."
• The word "hung" is used when referring to objects, such as a picture or coat, while "hanged" is used specifically in the context of execution.
• The correct phrase should be "to be hanged till death," ensuring grammatical accuracy and proper usage.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 1.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The judge ordered the prisoner to be hanged till death."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Simran said that she had been writing a letter to the principal.
• Key Conversions:
• "she had been writing" becomes "I have been writing"
• The past perfect continuous tense "had been writing" is converted to the present perfect continuous tense "have been writing" in direct speech.
• The pronoun "she" is converted to "I" in direct speech as Simran is referring to herself.
• Reporting verb:
• In indirect speech, the reporting verb is "said that".
• In direct speech, "said" is followed by the direct quote.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• The first word of the quoted sentence begins with a capital letter.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "I have been writing a letter to the principal," said Simran.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I have writing a letter to the principal," said Simran.
• Incorrect grammar: "have writing" is not a valid tense.
• Option 3: "I was being writing a letter to the principal," said Simran.
• Incorrect tense: "was being writing" is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 4: "I was written a letter to the principal," said Simran.
• Incorrect verb form: "was written" is passive voice and does not match the original sentence.

The correct answer is 'of'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "of" is used to indicate possession or association.
• In this context, "devoid of" is the correct phrase to describe the absence of something (in this case, hope of recovery).
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect because they do not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "The patient was devoid of any hope of recovery."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" is incorrect as "devoid in" is not a valid phrase.
• Option 2: "with" is incorrect because "devoid" does not collocate with "with."
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect as it does not make sense in this context.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins by establishing how email has transformed modern communication.
• Sentence P comes first as it highlights the speed advantage of emails:
• "It is faster than traditional letters."
• Sentence R follows as it elaborates on the functional benefits of emails:
• "Emails allow file sharing and formal contact."
• Sentence S comes next as it acknowledges a drawback of emails:
• "However, they may lack personal touch."
• Sentence Q is the last as it transitions to another popular form of communication, instant messaging:
• "Instant messaging is also gaining popularity."
• The correct sequence is PRSQ.

 

Coherent passage after rearrangement:

"Email has changed modern communication. It is faster than traditional letters. Emails allow file sharing and formal contact. However, they may lack personal touch. Instant messaging is also gaining popularity. Choosing the right medium depends on context."

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The idiom "To grasp at straws" means to try desperate or unlikely measures in a hopeless situation. (असफल स्थिति में निराशा में कुछ करने की कोशिश करना)
• Example: He was grasping at straws, hoping to find a way to save his failing business.
• The phrase suggests an act of desperation when someone is out of options and tries anything, even if it seems irrational or unlikely to work. (यह किसी भी चीज़ को आज़माने की निराशाजनक स्थिति को दर्शाता है, भले ही वह अव्यावहारिक या असंभव हो।)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• To win easily (आसानी से जीतना): Achieving success or victory without much difficulty.
• Example: The team managed to win the match easily due to their excellent preparation.
• To show courage (साहस दिखाना): Demonstrating bravery or fearlessness in difficult situations.
• Example: She showed great courage during the rescue operation.
• To make careful decisions (सावधानीपूर्वक निर्णय लेना): To think thoroughly and act cautiously before making a choice.
• Example: The CEO made careful decisions to ensure the company’s growth.

The correct answer is 'with'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "with" is used to indicate association or attribution in this context.
• The sentence talks about crediting someone for their contribution, and "with" is the correct preposition to use here.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "She was credited with inventing the device."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "for" is incorrect because "for" is not typically used in this construction when talking about crediting someone.
• Option 3: "by" is incorrect as it refers to the agent performing an action, not the attribution of credit.
• Option 4: "to" is incorrect because it does not convey the intended meaning of attribution.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses how computers assist in various office tasks and highlights their importance in daily office operations.
• Sentence P comes first as it introduces the first benefit of computers: writing reports is easier.
• Sentence Q follows as it logically explains another benefit: data is stored safely, which is crucial for office work.
• Sentence R is the third sentence as it highlights the modern benefit of conducting meetings online, which is a key contribution of computers in today's work environment.
• Sentence S comes last as it concludes the benefits by mentioning the speed of calculations, leading to the final statement about the daily dependence on computers in offices.
• The correct sequence is PQRS.

 

Coherent passage after rearrangement:

"Computers help us in many ways. Writing reports is easier. Data is stored safely. Meetings happen online. Calculations are done fast. Offices depend on them daily."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Active voice structure: The subject performs the action, and the object receives the action.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "Were you instructed by them how to fill in the form?"
• To convert to active voice: Place "they" (the original subject) at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "were instructed" to "did instruct" (past simple active).
• Ensure the question structure remains intact while converting to active voice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Did they instruct you how to fill in the form?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Did you instruct them how to fill in the form?" – Incorrect subject-object placement.
• Option 2: "Was he informed how to fill in the form by them?" – This is still in passive voice.
• Option 3: "Were they informing you how to fill in the form?" – Incorrect tense (past continuous).

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Acheived'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Achieved'.
• The word 'Achieved' is a verb which means 'to successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage'. (प्राप्त करना)
• For Example -
• She achieved her goal of becoming a doctor.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Acheived'.

Additional Information

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

• Accessible - able to be reached or entered (सुगम)
• Committee - a group of people appointed for a specific function (समिति)
• Accommodate - to provide space or facilities for someone or something (समायोजित करना)

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The phrase “that who was absent” is grammatically incorrect because the use of “that” in this context is unnecessary and redundant.
• The correct form would simply use “who” to directly indicate the subject being referred to.
• The sentence should thus be revised to “The teacher asked who was absent.”
• This revision ensures clarity, proper grammar, and eliminates redundancy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "The teacher asked who was absent."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: “that whom” – Incorrect because “that” is redundant, and “whom” is not appropriate in the context of the subject of the question.
• Option 2: “which student” – Incorrect as it changes the meaning and adds unnecessary specificity.
• Option 4: “whose” – Incorrect because “whose” indicates possession, which is unrelated to the sentence context.

The correct answer is 'on'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "on" is used to indicate the subject or focus of the congratulation.
• In this context, the congratulation is related to "my success," making "on" the most appropriate choice.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "He congratulated me on my success."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "of" is incorrect because "congratulate" is not followed by "of" in standard English.
• Option 2: "off" is incorrect as it does not convey the intended meaning in this context.
• Option 3: "at" is incorrect because "at" does not fit grammatically with "congratulate."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: The analyst stated that inflation could have been controlled if monetary policies had been revised earlier.
• Key Conversions:
• "could have been controlled" remains "could have been controlled"
• The modal verb "could" stays the same, as it reflects a past possibility or hypothetical situation.
• "if monetary policies had been revised earlier" remains "if monetary policies had been revised earlier"
• The conditional clause remains unchanged, as it reflects a past hypothetical condition.
• Reporting verb:
• Indirect: "stated"
• Converted to: "stated," maintaining the neutral tone of the report.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "Inflation" 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 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "“Inflation could have been controlled if monetary policies had been revised earlier,” stated the analyst."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Inflation could be controlled if monetary policies were revised earlier."
• Changes the modal verb "could have been" to "could be," altering the past hypothetical meaning to a present possibility.
• Option 3: "Inflation had been controlled if monetary policies had been revised earlier."
• Incorrect verb tense: "had been controlled" suggests an event that already happened, which changes the hypothetical context.
• Option 4: "Inflation can be controlled if monetary policies are revised earlier."
• The modal verb "can" is inappropriate here, as it changes the hypothetical past context to a present possibility.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The correctly spelt word is 'Entrepreneur'.

• The word 'Entrepreneur' refers to a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so. (उद्यमी)
• For Example -
• She is a successful entrepreneur who started her own company at a young age.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Entrepreneur'.

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: "Why was the match postponed by the organizers?"
• To convert it into active voice: Identify the subject (the organizers) and the verb (postponed).
• Rearrange the sentence in active voice: "Why did the organizers postpone the match?"
• Ensure the tense remains consistent between the passive and active forms.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Why did the organizers postpone the match?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Why have the organizers postponed the match?" – Incorrect tense (present perfect instead of past simple).
• Option 2: "Why do the organizers postpone the match?" – Incorrect tense (present simple instead of past simple).
• Option 4: "Why are the organizers postponing the match?" – Incorrect tense (present continuous instead of past simple).

The correct answer is 'ABDC'.

Key Points

• To form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence, the parts should be arranged logically.
• The correct arrangement is:
• A) read
• B) the instructions
• D) carefully
• C) before filling
• Thus, the complete sentence becomes: "Read the instructions carefully before filling."
• Options 2, 3, and 4 do not form grammatically correct or meaningful sentences.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "Read the instructions carefully before filling."

Additional Information

• Imperative sentences generally begin with a verb.
• Adverbs like "carefully" are placed after the object they describe.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "hear" means to perceive sound with the ears. (सुनना)
• Example: The students could hear the teacher's instructions clearly.
• "Listen" is a homonym that refers to sound with the ears. (सुनना)
• Example: He is listening with full attention during the conversation.
• In the context of the sentence, "The old man could barely hear," the most appropriate homonym is "Listen," as it relates to the act of hearing or listening.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Hair (बाल): The strands that grow on the head or body of humans and animals.
• Example: She brushed her hair before leaving for the party.
• Smell (गंध): To perceive an odor or scent using the nose.
• Example: The smell of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
• See (देखना): To perceive with the eyes.
• Example: I can see the mountains from my window.

The correct answer is 'for'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "for" is used to indicate a reason or cause.
• In this context, the boy was punished due to his disobedience, so "for" is the most appropriate choice.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "The boy was punished for his disobedience."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "in" is incorrect because "in" does not convey the sense of a reason or cause.
• Option 3: "to" is incorrect because "to" does not fit the sentence structure or meaning here.
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect because "at" is used to indicate a location or time, not a reason.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Beligerant'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Belligerent'.
• The word 'Belligerent' is an adjective which means 'hostile and aggressive'. (युद्धकारी, आक्रामक)
• For Example -
• The belligerent nations refused to negotiate a peace deal.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Beligerant'.

Additional Information

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

• Excellent - extremely good; outstanding. (उत्कृष्ट)
• Existence - the fact or state of living or having objective reality. (अस्तित्व)