English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is 'for'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "for" is used to indicate suitability or eligibility for a particular purpose or role.
• The sentence structure requires the preposition "for" to express that the subject is not qualified or suitable for the post.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are grammatically incorrect in this context as they do not convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "He is not eligible for this post."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "with" is incorrect because "with" does not convey eligibility or suitability for a position.
• Option 2: "by" is incorrect because "by" is used to indicate the agent performing an action, not eligibility.
• Option 3: "to" is incorrect because "to" does not fit the grammatical context in this sentence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing human memory as a complex neurological process and proceeds to explain its components logically.
• Sentence R is the first sentence because it introduces the brain's role in filtering and encoding information efficiently:
• "The brain filters and encodes information efficiently."
• Sentence P follows as it explains the function of short-term memory:
• "Short-term memory stores data temporarily for immediate use."
• Sentence S is the third sentence because it elaborates on long-term memory:
• "Long-term memory holds information for an extended period."
• Sentence Q is the fourth as it explains how information is transferred to long-term memory through repetition:
• "Information can be transferred to long-term memory with repetition."
• The correct sequence is RPSQ.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Human memory is a complex neurological process. The brain filters and encodes information efficiently. Short-term memory stores data temporarily for immediate use. Long-term memory holds information for an extended period. Information can be transferred to long-term memory with repetition. Understanding memory helps improve learning strategies."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The sentence uses the verb "am" in the clause "I wish I am taller," which is incorrect in the subjunctive mood.
• In hypothetical or wishful statements, the verb "were" is used instead of "was" or "am," regardless of the subject.
• The correct sentence should be "I wish I were taller," which expresses a hypothetical desire.
• Option 1, "were taller," correctly applies the subjunctive mood.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "I wish I were taller."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "was taller" – This is incorrect because "was" is not used in the subjunctive mood for hypothetical statements.
• Option 3: "would be taller" – This is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence to a conditional statement rather than a hypothetical wish.
• Option 4: "could be taller" – This is incorrect as it implies ability or possibility rather than expressing a wish.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the word "drowned" to describe the ship.
• The word "drowned" is typically used for living beings, such as humans or animals, that die due to submersion in water.
• For non-living objects like ships, the correct term is "sank."
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "The ship sank in the sea."

The correct answer is: Frank.

Key Points

• The word "candid" means being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression. (ईमानदार, स्पष्टवादी)
• Example: She gave a candid account of the challenges she faced during the project.
• "Frank" is a synonym of "candid" and refers to being open, sincere, and honest in expression or behavior. (स्पष्टवादी)
• Example: He was frank about his feelings during the discussion.
• Hence, the word 'candid' and 'frank' convey the same meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Frank.

Additional Information

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

• Dubious (संदेहपूर्ण): Hesitating or doubting; uncertain or unreliable.
• Example: She looked dubious about the accuracy of the report.
• Insincere (कपटी): Not expressing genuine feelings or thoughts; dishonest.
• Example: His apology sounded insincere, as if he didn’t mean it.
• Secretive (गोपनीय): Inclined to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, or intentions hidden.
• Example: He was always secretive about his personal life.

The correct answer is: Dishonest.

Key Points

• The word "scrupulous" means someone who is diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details, or someone who adheres strictly to moral principles. (ईमानदार और नैतिक रूप से सावधान)
• Example: The lawyer was scrupulous in preparing the case, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
• "Dishonest" refers to someone who is not truthful, who engages in fraud or deceit, or who lacks moral principles. (बेईमान)
• Example: The employee was fired for being dishonest about his work hours.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "scrupulous" is "dishonest".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Dishonest.

Additional Information

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

• Principled (सिद्धांतवादी): Someone who strictly adheres to moral and ethical principles.
• Example: He is a principled man who always stands up for what is right.
• Ethical (नैतिक): Relating to moral principles or standards of right and wrong.
• Example: The company ensures that all its operations are ethical and transparent.
• Careless (लापरवाह): Showing a lack of attention or concern; neglectful.
• Example: His careless attitude led to several mistakes in the report.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "to accompany" is incorrect in this context. The correct verb construction is "insisted on accompanying."
• Certain verbs like "insist" are followed by prepositions (e.g., "on") rather than infinitives (e.g., "to").
• The corrected sentence should use "on accompanying" to align with standard grammatical rules.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She insisted on accompanying me."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "me" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• Option 3: "No error" – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but "to accompany" is incorrect.
• Option 4: "She insisted" – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.

The correct answer is 'of'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "of" is used to indicate the object or cause of an accusation.
• In this sentence, "theft" is the object of the accusation, so "of" is the appropriate preposition.
• 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: "He was accused of theft."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "with" is incorrect because "accused with" is not a valid collocation in English.
• Option 2: "by" is incorrect because "accused by" would imply identifying the accuser, not the cause of the accusation.
• Option 4: "for" is incorrect because "accused for" does not convey the intended meaning in this sentence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The sentence describes a past event using the past tense "reached."
• To indicate an action that occurred before another past event, the past perfect tense ("had") is used.
• Option 3 correctly uses "had already left" to show that the train departed before the speakers reached the station.
• Other options use incorrect tenses ("have," "has," or "already left" without "had"), which do not maintain grammatical accuracy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "When we reached the station, the train had already left."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "have" is incorrect because it is present perfect, which does not align with the past event "reached."
• Option 2: "has" is incorrect for the same reason as "have"—it does not match the past tense context.
• Option 4: "already left" without "had" fails to indicate the sequence of past events clearly.

The correct answer is '3' i.e. was divided.

Key Points

• The error lies in the use of "was" with the collective noun "jury."
• When a collective noun like "jury" refers to a group acting as individuals, we typically use "were" instead of "was".
• In this case, "were" should be used to indicate that the members of the jury, not the group as a singular entity, are acting separately.

Correct sentence: "The jury were divided in their opinions."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "No error" is incorrect because "was" should be replaced with "were" for subject-verb agreement with the collective noun "jury" when considered as individuals.
• Option 2: "The jury" is correct, as "the jury" is the subject of the sentence, but it doesn't address the verb error.
• Option 3: "was divided" is incorrect because the verb "was" should be replaced with "were" when referring to a collective noun acting as separate individuals.

The correct answer is: Deep.

Key Points

• The word "superficial" means something that exists or appears on the surface, lacking depth, substance, or thoroughness. It often refers to something shallow or concerned only with outward appearances. (सतही)
• Example: His knowledge of the topic was superficial; he only scratched the surface without delving deeper.
• "Deep" refers to something that is profound, thorough, or situated far below the surface. It is the opposite of superficial and implies meaningful insight or understanding. (गहरा)
• Example: Her deep understanding of the subject impressed everyone during the seminar.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'superficial' is 'deep'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Deep.

Additional Information

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

• Shallow (उथला): Something that is not deep or is superficial in nature.
• Example: The lake is shallow near the shore, but it gets deeper as you move further in.
• Surface (सतह): The outermost or uppermost layer of something, often used to describe appearances.
• Example: The surface of the table was polished to a mirror-like finish.
• External (बाहरी): Something that exists on the outside or is visible outwardly.
• Example: The external design of the building was modern and eye-catching.

The correct answer is 'to'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "to" is used to indicate direction, purpose, or relation in this context.
• The phrase "no objection to" is a commonly used construction in English to express agreement or lack of opposition to something.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are grammatically incorrect in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "I have no objection to your proposal."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "for" is incorrect because "objection for" is not a valid construction in this context.
• Option 2: "of" is incorrect because "objection of" does not convey the intended meaning.
• Option 3: "with" is incorrect because "objection with" is not a proper English phrase.

The correct answer is 'He said it must be raining outside.'.

Key Points

• The reporting verb "said" is in the simple past tense.
• However, the modal verb "must" expressing a logical deduction or strong possibility generally remains unchanged in indirect speech.
• Therefore, the reported speech is: "He said that it must be raining outside."
• Option 1 is incorrect because "should" changes the meaning from strong inference to advice or expectation.
• Option 3 is incorrect because "might" expresses a weaker possibility than "must".
• Option 4 is incorrect because "had to" is used when "must" expresses obligation or necessity, not logical deduction.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Indirect Speech: "He said that it must be raining outside."

Additional Information

• The modal verb "must" behaves differently in reported speech depending on its meaning:
• Obligation: "You must finish your work," → He said that I had to finish my work.
• Logical deduction: "It must be raining," → He said that it must be raining.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "since two hours" is incorrect because "since" is used to denote a specific point in time (e.g., since 2 PM, since Monday) and not a duration.
• When referring to a duration of time, the correct preposition to use is "for."
• The correct phrase should be "for two hours," which indicates the length of time we have been waiting.
• Thus, the error lies in the inappropriate use of "since" in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "We waited for him for two hours."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "until two hours" – This is incorrect because "until" refers to a point in time and is not used to describe a duration.
• Option 2: "from two hours" – This is incorrect because "from" is generally followed by the starting point of an action, not a duration.
• Option 3: "by two hours" – This is incorrect because "by" indicates a deadline or end point, not the duration of an action.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The sentence "He has come yesterday" is grammatically incorrect due to the use of the present perfect tense ("has come") with the word "yesterday."
• The present perfect tense cannot be used with specific past time expressions like "yesterday" because it implies a connection to the present moment, which is contradictory.
• To fix the sentence, the verb tense should be changed to the simple past tense ("came") to align with the past time expression.
• The corrected sentence should read: "He came yesterday."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "He came yesterday."

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 cake had been decorated by the baker."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the baker" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "had been decorated" to "had decorated" (past perfect active).
• Ensure the object "the cake" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "The baker had decorated the cake."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The baker decorates the cake." – Incorrect tense (present simple).
• Option 2: "The baker is decorating the cake." – Incorrect tense (present continuous).
• Option 4: "The baker will decorate the cake." – Incorrect tense (future simple).

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the impact of social media on public opinion and emphasizes its dual nature.
• Sentence Q is the first sentence as it introduces the positive aspect of social media:
• "It helps in sharing views widely."
• Sentence P follows as it elaborates on the rapid dissemination of posts:
• "Posts can go viral within minutes."
• Sentence R is the third sentence because it introduces the negative aspect of social media:
• "However, misinformation also spreads fast."
• Sentence S is the fourth as it explains the consequences of misinformation:
• "This can lead to confusion or panic."
• The correct sequence is QPRS.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Social media influences public opinion. It helps in sharing views widely. Posts can go viral within minutes. However, misinformation also spreads fast. This can lead to confusion or panic. So, digital literacy is essential today."

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: "Has the file been uploaded by you?"
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "you" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "has been uploaded" to "have you uploaded" (present perfect active).
• Ensure the question format remains intact.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Have you uploaded the file?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Did you upload the file?" – Incorrect tense (past simple active).
• Option 2: "Had you uploaded the file?" – Incorrect tense (past perfect active).
• Option 3: "Are you uploading the file?" – Incorrect tense (present continuous active).

The correct answer is 'pane'.

 

Key Points

• The word "pane" refers to a single sheet of glass in a window or door. (कांच का शीशा)
• The sentence implies that the carpenter replaced a broken glass sheet in the window.
• The other options: "plain," "peyn," and "pain" do not fit the context.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: The carpenter replaced the broken pane in the window.

Additional Information

• Plain (सादा): means simple or unadorned.
• Peyn: is not a valid word in English.
• Pain (दर्द): means physical or emotional suffering.

The correct answer is: Anecdote.

Key Points

• The word "Anecdote" refers to a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. (छोटी और मजेदार कहानी)
• Example: During the meeting, he shared a hilarious anecdote from his college days.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Anecdote.

Additional Information

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

• Chronicle (इतिहास या घटनाओं का क्रमबद्ध विवरण): A factual written record of events in chronological order.
• Example: The documentary serves as a chronicle of the city's development over the years.
• Epistle (पत्र): A formal or literary letter.
• Example: The epistle was addressed to the king, expressing the people's grievances.
• Essay (निबंध): A piece of writing that discusses a topic or presents an argument.
• Example: His essay on the importance of education won first prize in the competition.