English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Protect.

Key Points

• The word "watch" has multiple meanings depending on the context. In this sentence, "watch" means to protect or guard over something (सुरक्षा करना).
• Example: The security guards watch over the museum during the night to ensure its safety.
• "Protect" is the correct word that matches the intended meaning of "watch" in this context (रक्षा करना).
• Example: The guards protect the premises from intruders and unauthorized access.
• Hence, the most appropriate homonym for "watch" in this context is "Protect."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Protect.

Additional Information

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

• Timepiece (घड़ी): A device used to measure and indicate time.
• Example: He bought a new timepiece to keep track of his busy schedule.
• Warn (चेतावनी देना): To notify or alert someone about potential danger or risk.
• Example: The weather forecast warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
• Observe (देखना): To watch or monitor something carefully.
• Example: The scientists observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Mohan told Radha that he had seen her many times in the market since the previous year.
• Key Conversions:
• "since last year" becomes "since the previous year"
• The phrase "last year" is changed to "the previous year" to align with indirect speech rules.
• Verb Tense:
• Direct: Present perfect (have seen)
• Indirect: Past perfect (had seen), as the reporting verb is in past tense.
• Pronouns:
• "I" changes to "he" to match Mohan as the speaker.
• "you" changes to "her" to refer to Radha.
• Context:
• The statement retains its meaning and aligns with the rules of indirect speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Mohan told Radha that he had seen her many times in the market since the previous year."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Mohan told Radha that he had seen her many times in the market since last year."
• The phrase "since last year" is not converted to "the previous year," which is required in indirect speech.
• Option 2: "Mohan told Radha that he had seen her many times in the market since the following year."
• Incorrect: "The following year" changes the meaning and does not fit the original sentence.
• Option 4: "Mohan told Radha that she had seen him many times in the market since the previous year."
• Incorrect pronoun usage: "she" and "him" alter the context of the original sentence.

The correct answer is Option (2) i.e. DBCA

 

Key Points

• The sentence starts with the pronoun "he," which is correctly indicated by part (D).
• Next, "kept" (B) follows as the action being performed by the subject.
• It is followed by the object "the documents" (C) to complete the meaning of the action.
• Finally, "in his bag" (A) concludes the sentence by providing the location of the action.

Therefore, the correct sequence is DBCA.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (DCBA): This sequence starts with "he the documents kept in his bag," which is grammatically incorrect.
• Option 2 (DABC): This sequence forms "he in his bag kept the documents," which disrupts the logical flow of the sentence.
• Option 4 (BACD): This sequence begins with "kept the documents he in his bag," which is ungrammatical.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

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 committee had rejected the proposal."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the proposal" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "had rejected" to "had been rejected" (past perfect passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the committee."
• Ensure the sentence maintains its original meaning and grammatical accuracy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The proposal had been rejected by the committee."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "The proposal was rejecting." – Incorrect tense and structure.
• Option 3: "The proposal was rejected by the committee." – Incorrect tense (simple past instead of past perfect).
• Option 4: "The proposal is rejected." – Incorrect tense (present simple instead of past perfect).

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The correct spelling is:

• Magnanimous - A noun/adjective meaning 'generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person' (उदार).

For Example:

• She was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent for a well-fought contest.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Magnanimous.'

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Ravi requested his friend to turn the music down.
• Key Conversions:
• "requested his friend" becomes "Please turn the music down"
• The reporting verb "requested" is converted to "please" in direct speech to retain the polite tone.
• The phrase "to turn the music down" is converted directly into a quoted request.
• Reporting clause:
• Indirect: "Ravi requested his friend"
• Converted to: "Ravi said to his friend," to maintain proper reporting structure.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "Please" and ends with a period "." or appropriate punctuation.
• Reporting clause follows the quoted speech, separated by a comma.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Please turn the music down," said Ravi to his friend.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Ravi said, "Will you please turn the music down?"
• Changes the sentence into a question, which alters the meaning and does not match the original tone of a polite request.
• Option 2: Ravi said to his friend, "Are you going to turn the music down?"
• Turns the request into a question, which changes the intent of the sentence.
• Option 3: Ravi said to his friend, "I request you to turn the music down."
• Although grammatically correct, it is an unnatural way of phrasing a direct speech sentence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Active voice structure: The subject performs the action directly.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "Was the culprit being chased by the police?"
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the police" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "was being chased" to "was chasing" (past continuous active).
• Ensure the object "the culprit" remains at the end for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Was the police chasing the culprit?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Had the police chased the culprit?" – Incorrect tense (past perfect active).
• Option 2: "Did the police chase the culprit?" – Incorrect tense (past simple active).
• Option 4: "Is the police chasing the culprit?" – Incorrect tense (present continuous active).

The correct answer is 'wound'.

 

Key Points

• The word "wound" refers to an injury, especially one where the skin is cut or broken. (घाव)
• In the given sentence, the context is an accident that caused a deep injury on her arm.
• The other options: "wind," "wounded," and "wand" do not fit the context as appropriately.

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

Complete Sentence: Due to the accident, she had a deep wound on her arm.

Additional Information

• Wind (हवा): Refers to moving air.
• Wounded (घायल): Refers to a person or animal who has been injured.
• Wand (छड़ी): Refers to a slender stick or rod, typically used in magical contexts.

The correct answer is: Vagabond.

Key Points

• The word "Vagabond" refers to a person who wanders from place to place without a settled home or job. (भटकने वाला)
• Example: The vagabond traveled across the country, sleeping wherever he could find shelter.
• A "Vagabond" is someone who lives a nomadic lifestyle, often without permanent employment or a fixed residence. (भटकने वाला)
• Example: The vagabond was often seen playing his guitar on street corners.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Vagabond.

Additional Information

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

• Noble (महान): Someone who is of high moral character or aristocratic status.
• Example: She is a noble woman, always helping those in need.
• Native (स्थानीय): A person born in a particular place or associated with it.
• Example: She is a native of the village and knows its traditions well.
• Tenant (किरायेदार): A person who rents land or property from a landlord.
• Example: The tenant signed a lease agreement to rent the apartment.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "Increase prices".

Key Points

• The idiom "Jack up the rates" means to raise or increase prices (कीमतें बढ़ाना).
• Example: The shopkeeper decided to jack up the rates of essential commodities during the festival season.
• "Increase prices" refers to raising the cost of goods or services. (मूल्य बढ़ाना)
• Example: The company announced that it would increase prices of its products due to rising raw material costs.
• Hence, the idiom "Jack up the rates" directly corresponds to the meaning of "Increase prices".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "Increase prices".

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: Drop prices (कीमतें घटाना): To reduce the cost of goods or services.
• Example: The store decided to drop prices to attract more customers during the sale.
• Option 3: Stay unchanged (जैसा है वैसा ही रहना): Refers to not making any changes in the existing prices or rates.
• Example: Despite the market fluctuations, the company decided to keep the rates unchanged.
• Option 4: Sell everything (सभी कुछ बेचना): Refers to the act of selling all available products or stock.
• Example: The vendor managed to sell everything by the end of the day.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "not enough tall" is grammatically incorrect because the adjective "tall" should precede "enough" in this construction.
• In English, the correct structure is "not + adjective + enough" for proper sentence formation.
• The correct phrase should be "not tall enough" to convey the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "She was not tall enough to play basketball."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "too short" – Although grammatically correct, this option changes the intended meaning of the sentence.
• Option 2: "not tall" – This option is incomplete and does not convey the proper comparison or degree.
• Option 3: "very short" – This option changes the meaning and does not fit the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is 'up'.

 

Key Points

• The phrasal verb "brought up" means to raise or nurture someone, especially a child.
• In this context, the sentence is referring to the action of raising the subject by her grandmother, so "up" is the correct choice.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect, as they do not fit the meaning conveyed by the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "She was brought up by her grandmother."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "out" is incorrect as "brought out" usually means to produce or reveal something, not to raise someone.
• Option 2: "off" is incorrect as "brought off" means to succeed in doing something difficult, which does not apply in this context.
• Option 4: "in" is incorrect as "brought in" means to introduce or include something or someone, which does not fit here.

The correct answer is 'in'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "in" is used to indicate location or direction, making it appropriate for describing the position of the sun rising.
• The sentence refers to the sun rising specifically in the direction of the east, which requires the preposition "in."
• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because they do not fit the context or grammar of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "The sun rises in the east."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "by" is incorrect because "by" indicates proximity or agency, which does not fit the context.
• Option 2: "at" is incorrect because "at" indicates a specific point, not a direction or location.
• Option 3: "on" is incorrect because "on" is used for surfaces or days, not for direction.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "by virtue of" is grammatically correct and commonly used to indicate the reason or cause behind an achievement.
• While other options like "owing of" and "cause of" are incorrect due to improper usage, "due to" can be used as a direct replacement for clarity.
• Option "because" is grammatically correct but does not maintain the formal tone of the sentence.
• Therefore, "due to" is the most appropriate replacement for the bold part.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "She succeeded due to her talent."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "owing of" – Incorrect usage, as the correct phrase is "owing to."
• Option 2: "because" – Grammatically correct but less formal than the original phrase.
• Option 3: "cause of" – Incorrect usage, as it does not fit the context.

The correct answer is: Lazy.

Key Points

• The word "diligent" means someone who is hardworking and puts in consistent effort to accomplish their tasks. (परिश्रमी)
• Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.
• "Lazy" refers to someone who is unwilling to work or use energy and avoids effort. (आलसी)
• Example: He was too lazy to get up early and missed the bus.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'diligent' is 'lazy'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Lazy.

Additional Information

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

• Meticulous (सूक्ष्म): Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
• Example: The artist was meticulous in painting the smallest details of the portrait.
• Efficient (सक्षम): Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
• Example: The new machine is more efficient than the old one, saving both time and energy.
• Hardworking (मेहनती): Dedicated and putting a lot of effort into work or tasks.
• Example: Hardworking employees are the backbone of any successful company.

The correct answer is: Disrespectful.

Key Points

• The word "Insolent" means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. (अशिष्ट)
• Example: The student was insolent in his tone when speaking to the teacher, which led to disciplinary action.
• "Disrespectful" refers to behavior or attitude that shows a lack of respect or courtesy towards others. (अनादरपूर्ण)
• Example: Speaking loudly in a library is considered disrespectful to others who are studying.
• Hence, the synonym for "Insolent" is "Disrespectful".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Disrespectful.

Additional Information

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

• Gentle (मृदु): Showing kindness, calmness, or softness in behavior or action.
• Example: He has a gentle nature that makes him approachable and trustworthy.
• Polite (विनम्र): Behaving in a respectful and considerate manner.
• Example: She was polite while declining the invitation.
• Courteous (सभ्य): Polite and respectful in behavior or speech.
• Example: The hotel staff was courteous and made our stay comfortable.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The sentence uses the incorrect verb form "did" after "has."
• In the present perfect tense, the correct verb form is the past participle "done."
• Additionally, the phrase "her homeworks" is grammatically incorrect because "homework" is an uncountable noun that should not be pluralized.
• Thus, the correct sentence should replace "did her homework" with "done her homework."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "She has done her homework already."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "made homework" – This is incorrect because "made" does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "made her homework" – This is incorrect because "made" does not convey the intended meaning.
• Option 4: "doing her homework" – This is incorrect because it suggests an ongoing action, whereas the sentence indicates completion.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: She asked who knew the answer.
• Key Conversions:
• "Who knows the answer?" becomes "who knew the answer"
• Verb "knows" is changed to "knew" to match the past tense in indirect speech.
• The question format is converted into a statement format in indirect speech.
• Reporting verb:
• Direct: "said"
• Converted to: "asked" to convey the interrogative nature of the sentence.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Indirect speech eliminates quotation marks and adjusts the sentence structure.
• The tense is shifted from present ("knows") to past ("knew") in indirect speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: She asked who knew the answer.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "She told who knows the answer."
• Incorrect reporting verb "told" used instead of "asked."
• Maintains present tense "knows," which does not align with indirect speech rules.
• Option 2: "She asked who knows the answer."
• Maintains present tense "knows," which is incorrect in indirect speech.
• Option 3: "She said who is knowing the answer."
• Verb "is knowing" is grammatically incorrect for this context.

The correct answer is 'nose'.

 

Key Points

• The word "nose" refers to the part of the body above the mouth that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling. (नाक)
• In the given sentence, the word "stuffy" implies a blocked or congested nose, which is a common symptom of a cold.
• The other options: "knows," "news," and "noose" do not fit the context of the sentence.

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

Complete Sentence: She contracted a cold and had problems with a stuffy nose.

Additional Information

• Knows: is the third-person singular form of "know," meaning to have knowledge.
• News: refers to newly received or noteworthy information.
• Noose: is a loop of rope used for tying or hanging.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The sentence "We enjoyed during the party last night" is grammatically incorrect because the verb "enjoyed" needs a reflexive pronoun like "ourselves" to indicate who is enjoying.
• The phrase "enjoyed ourselves" is standard English usage when expressing personal enjoyment.
• The preposition "at" is the correct choice to refer to the location of the party.
• Other options are either ungrammatical or do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "We enjoyed ourselves at the party last night."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "have enjoyed in party" – Incorrect because "have enjoyed" suggests present perfect tense, which does not match the past time mentioned ("last night"). Additionally, "in party" is incorrect; "at the party" is the proper phrase.
• Option 3: "had enjoyment during party" – Incorrect because "had enjoyment" is unnatural phrasing, and "during party" lacks the article "the" before "party."
• Option 4: "enjoyed in the party" – Incorrect because "enjoyed" needs a reflexive pronoun like "ourselves" when referring to personal enjoyment.