English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The term "None of the option seems appropriate" in the sentence is incorrect and lacks grammatical agreement.
• "None of the options" is the grammatically correct form because the word "options" is plural, and "None" aligns with plural nouns.
• Thus, "Option 4" provides the correct replacement for the bold part of the sentence.
• This correction ensures clarity and proper grammatical structure in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "None of the options seems appropriate."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Any of the optionals" – This option is incorrect because "optionals" is not a valid term in this context.
• Option 2: "No optionals" – This option is incorrect because "optionals" is not grammatically appropriate.
• Option 3: "No one of the" – This option is incorrect because it is an awkward and ungrammatical phrase.

The correct answer is: Apostate.

Key Points

• The word "Apostate" refers to someone who renounces or abandons their religious faith, principles, or allegiance. (धर्मत्यागी)
• Example: After years of devotion, he became an apostate and left his religious community.
• "Heretic" is a person who holds beliefs that are at odds with the established doctrine of a religion, often leading to excommunication. (विधर्मी)
• Example: During the medieval period, many people were labeled as heretics for challenging the Church's teachings.
• While both terms deal with divergence from faith, an apostate outright abandons their faith, whereas a heretic may still identify with the faith but holds beliefs contrary to its doctrines.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Apostate.

Additional Information

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

• Heretic (विधर्मी): A person with beliefs contrary to the accepted religious doctrine.
• Example: Galileo was considered a heretic for his scientific views during his time.
• Infidel (नास्तिक): A person who does not believe in a specific religion or any religion at all.
• Example: The medieval crusaders referred to those with different beliefs as infidels.
• Pagan (मूर्तिपूजक): A follower of a polytheistic or nature-based religion, often outside the major world religions.
• Example: Ancient Romans and Greeks were considered pagans by early Christians.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'fasinated'.

• The correct spelling would be 'fascinated'.
• The word 'fascinated' is a verb which means 'to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply'. (मोहित करना)
• For Example -
• The children were fascinated by the colorful butterfly in the garden.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'fasinated'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other options for clarity - 

• Intrigued - arouse the curiosity or interest of someone (जिज्ञासा उत्पन्न करना)
• Hypnotized - to capture the whole attention of someone (मंत्रमुग्ध करना)
• Engaging - charming and attractive (आकर्षक)

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The given sentence is in the passive voice.
• Passive voice structure: The subject of the passive voice sentence becomes the object of the active voice sentence.
• In the passive voice, the sentence is: "The preliminary results have been officially announced by the matriculation board."
• To convert to active voice: Place the original subject "the matriculation board" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "have been officially announced" to "has officially announced" (present perfect active).
• Ensure the object "the preliminary results" follows the verb for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The matriculation board has officially announced the preliminary results."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The matriculation board has officially announcing the preliminary results." – Incorrect verb form (present participle instead of present perfect).
• Option 2: "The matriculation board has officially announced the final results." – Incorrect object ("final results" instead of "preliminary results").
• Option 3: "The matriculation board will has officially announced the preliminary results." – Incorrect verb structure ("will has" is grammatically incorrect).

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "notes" has multiple meanings in English, which makes it a homonym. In the context of the given sentence, it refers to "currency notes" or "money." (मुद्रा/नोट)
• Example: The bank teller handed me a bundle of crisp notes.
• "Currency" refers to the money that is in use in a particular country, especially in the form of paper notes or coins. (मुद्रा)
• Example: The currency of India is the Indian Rupee.
• The sentence mentions the police seizing "counterfeit notes," which are fake money, making "currency" the most appropriate homonym in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Letters (अक्षर/पत्र): Written characters or a message in written form.
• Example: She wrote letters to her friends while traveling abroad.
• Music (संगीत): The art of arranging sounds to produce a harmonious composition.
• Example: Listening to classical music helps me relax.
• Messages (संदेश): Information sent from one person to another, typically in written or verbal form.
• Example: I received several messages from my manager regarding the project.

The correct answer is: Law place.

Key Points

• The word "court" refers to a place where legal cases are heard and decided. (न्यायालय)
• Example: She went to the court to testify as a witness in the case.
• The correct homonym in this context is "Law place", which represents a location used for legal proceedings. (न्याय स्थान)
• Example: The lawyer prepared her arguments to present them at the law place.
• Hence, the word "court" in this sentence matches the meaning of "law place."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Law place.

Additional Information

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

• Ground (जमीन): A piece of land used for a specific purpose, like sports or construction.
• Example: The children were playing on the school ground.
• Yard (आंगन): An area of land adjoining a building, typically enclosed.
• Example: They planted flowers in their backyard.
• Field (मैदान): An open area of land used for farming or sports.
• Example: The farmers were working in the field all day.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The passage describes an event involving a stray dog entering a school and the sequence of actions that follow.
• Part Q is the first sentence as it describes the dog's initial action:
• "It started barking loudly."
• Part P follows as it describes the reaction of the children to the dog's barking:
• "The children ran away in fear."
• Part S comes next as it introduces the teachers' involvement:
• "Some teachers came out of the staff room."
• Part R concludes as it describes the resolution of the situation:
• "A peon chased it away."
• The correct sequence is QPSR.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"A stray dog entered the school gate. It started barking loudly. The children ran away in fear.

Some teachers came out of the staff room. A peon chased it away. Order was soon restored."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The word "informations" is incorrect because the noun "information" is uncountable in English.
• Uncountable nouns do not take a plural form and cannot be preceded by words like "many." Instead, we use "much" or a quantifier like "pieces of."
• The correct phrase is "many pieces of information," which conveys the intended meaning in a grammatically accurate way.
• The other options provided are either grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "She gave me many pieces of information."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "lots of knowledge" – This option is incorrect because "knowledge" is a different concept and does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 3: "several data" – This option is incorrect because "data" is also uncountable, and the phrase "several data" is not idiomatic English.
• Option 4: "much information" – While grammatically correct, it does not capture the plural sense implied by "many."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The subject receives the action, and the doer of the action may or may not be mentioned.
• In the given sentence, "The glass was broken" is in passive voice.
• To convert to active voice: Identify the doer of the action and make it the subject.
• The verb changes to match the subject in active voice form.
• The active voice sentence becomes: "Someone broke the glass."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Someone broke the glass."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "No one broke the glass." – This changes the meaning of the sentence.
• Option 3: "He broken the glass." – Grammatically incorrect (improper verb tense).
• Option 4: "He broke the glass." – Correct structure but does not match the given sentence's subject "The glass."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect form of the verb "knew."
• The verb "knew" is in the past tense, but the auxiliary verb "did" is used in the sentence, which requires the base form of the verb.
• The correct phrase should be "did not know."
• Thus, the error lies in the bold part of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "He did not know the answer."

 

Additional Information

• Did + base verb: Whenever "did" is used in a sentence, it is always followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., know, eat, go).
• Common mistake: Confusion arises when learners mistakenly use the past tense after "did."
• Example for clarity: "She did not dance" is correct, while "She did not danced" is incorrect.

The correct answer is: Weak.

Key Points

• The word "Feeble" means lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; it can also refer to something that is weak or ineffective. (कमजोर)
• Example: The old man’s voice was feeble and barely audible.
• "Weak" refers to something lacking strength or energy, similar to the meaning of "Feeble." (कमजोर)
• Example: After the long hike, she felt weak and needed to rest.
• Hence, we can conclude that the synonym of 'Feeble' is 'Weak'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Weak.

Additional Information

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

• Robust (मजबूत): Strong and healthy; vigorous.
• Example: She has a robust immune system that rarely gets sick.
• Strong (ताकतवर): Having great physical power or strength.
• Example: He was strong enough to lift the heavy box by himself.
• Sturdy (मज़बूत): Firmly built or made; capable of withstanding pressure or weight.
• Example: The sturdy table did not wobble even under heavy weight.

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

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject "Stricter traffic rules," which is correctly indicated by part (B).
• Following the subject, "should be implemented" (BC) continues the logical sequence, stating what needs to be done.
• The next part, "to improve road safety," adds the purpose of implementing stricter traffic rules, indicated by (A).
• Ending with "immediately" (D) completes the sentence by emphasizing the urgency of the implementation.

Therefore, the correct answer is ABCD.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2 (CBAD): This option starts with "should be implemented stricter traffic rules," which is grammatically incorrect and disrupts the logical flow.
• Option 3 (BACD): This option starts with "Stricter traffic rules to improve road safety should be implemented," which misplaces the urgency emphasized by "immediately."
• Option 4 (ABCD): This option starts with "to improve road safety" but ends with "immediately" in the wrong order.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The bold part of the sentence, "the Earth is flat," is can be replaced with 'the earth is round.'
• The teacher is explaining that the Earth is round, which requires the use of the appropriate verb "said."
• Option 3, "the Earth is round," is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly.
• Other options either introduce grammatical errors or fail to accurately express the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "According to the teacher, the Earth is round."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "spoke that the Earth is round" is incorrect because "spoke" is not typically followed by "that."
• Option 2: "said that the Earth is round" is grammatically correct but does not improve the sentence effectively.
• Option 4: "told that Earth was round" is incorrect because "told" requires an indirect object (e.g., "told someone").

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

 

Key Points

• The sentence follows a logical and grammatically correct sequence:
• Part (A): "I have never" begins the sentence, introducing the subject.
• Part (B): "seen such" connects smoothly, describing the action.
• Part (C): "a huge gathering" adds detail about what was seen.
• Part (D): "before today" concludes the sentence with a time reference.

Therefore, the correct arrangement is ABCD.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1 (ACBD): This arrangement disrupts the flow by placing "a huge gathering" before "seen such," making the sentence awkward.
• Option 2 (ABDC): This arrangement places "before today" prematurely, leading to a grammatically incorrect sentence.
• Option 3 (BACD): Starting with "seen such" misses the introductory subject "I have never," breaking the logical sequence.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: The explorer remarked that rarely had he seen such a breathtaking view in all his travels.
• Key Conversions:
• "Rarely had he seen" becomes "Rarely had I seen"
• The subject pronoun "he" is converted to "I" to match the direct speech.
• The inversion "Rarely had" is retained as it is appropriate for this formal structure.
• "such a breathtaking view in all his travels" remains the same:
• Possessive pronoun "his" is converted to "my" to align with the first-person subject "I" in direct speech.
• Reporting verb:
• The verb "remarked" remains unchanged as it appropriately conveys the explorer’s statement.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Begins with a capital letter "Rarely" and ends with a period "." inside the quotation marks.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "“Rarely had I seen such a breathtaking view in all my travels,” remarked the explorer."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I had rarely seen such a breathtaking view in all my travels," remarked the explorer.
• The structure "I had rarely seen" implies a past perfect tense, which is less formal and does not match the original sentence’s tone and style.
• Option 3: "I rarely saw such a breathtaking view in all my travels," remarked the explorer.
• The simple past tense "I rarely saw" is incorrect as it doesn’t reflect the inversion and emphasis of "Rarely had I seen."
• Option 4: "Rarely I had seen such a breathtaking view in all my travels," remarked the explorer.
• Incorrect word order "Rarely I had seen" disrupts the sentence structure and formal tone.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the importance of books as a source of knowledge and imagination.
• Sentence P comes first as it introduces the broad perspective on how books allow us to travel across time and space:
• "They allow us to travel across time and space."
• Sentence R follows as it elaborates on the imaginative aspect of stories in books:
• "Stories in books fuel our imagination."
• Sentence Q comes next as it connects the imaginative and cultural aspects of books:
• "We learn about different cultures and civilizations."
• Sentence S is the last as it broadens the discussion to the wide range of topics that books cover:
• "From science to art, books cover every field."
• The correct sequence is PRQS.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Books have always been a source of knowledge. They allow us to travel across time and space. Stories in books fuel our imagination. We learn about different cultures and civilizations. From science to art, books cover every field. Therefore, reading must be encouraged in youth."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "go to shopping" is incorrect because the verb "go" should be followed directly by the activity "shopping" without the preposition "to."
• The correct expression is "go shopping," which is commonly used to indicate the activity of shopping.
• Options like "seldom goes at shop," "rarely goes to purchase," and "is rarely going to shop" either add unnecessary words or are grammatically incorrect.
• Option 2 "go shopping" is concise and grammatically correct, making it the most appropriate choice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "He doesn't go shopping as often as he used to."

 

Additional Information

• Seldom goes at shop: Incorrect due to improper use of the preposition "at" and awkward phrasing.
• Rarely goes to purchase: Incorrect because it unnecessarily changes the meaning and structure of the sentence.
• Is rarely going to shop: Incorrect due to the use of the continuous tense, which doesn't fit the context of habitual action described in the sentence.

The correct answer is: Inexpressive.

Key Points

• The word "eloquent" means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; having the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively. (प्रभावशाली और स्पष्ट भाषण करने वाला)
• Example: The politician’s eloquent speech captivated the audience and inspired them to take action.
• "Inexpressive" refers to someone or something that lacks the ability to clearly express thoughts, feelings, or emotions; devoid of expression. (अस्पष्ट या भावनाहीन)
• Example: Despite the exciting news, his face remained inexpressive, showing no emotion.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'eloquent' is 'inexpressive'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Inexpressive.

Additional Information

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

• Articulate (स्पष्ट और प्रभावी रूप से बोलने वाला): Having the ability to express oneself fluently and coherently.
• Example: She is an articulate speaker who conveys her ideas with clarity and precision.
• Fluent (धाराप्रवाह): Able to speak or write smoothly and effortlessly.
• Example: After years of practice, he became fluent in French.
• Persuasive (प्रभावशाली): Able to convince others effectively through reasoning or argument.
• Example: Her persuasive arguments convinced the jury to support her client’s case.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by describing the silence of the classroom and the anticipation of the students.
• Part P is the first sentence as it introduces the teacher entering with the test sheet:
• "The teacher entered with a test sheet."
• Part S follows as it sets the context for the beginning of the exam:
• "The exam was about to begin."
• Part Q is the third sentence because it reflects the students' emotions before the test:
• "Everyone looked anxious."
• Part R is the fourth as it describes the teacher distributing the papers:
• "She distributed the papers."
• The correct sequence is PSQR.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The classroom was silent. The teacher entered with a test sheet. The exam was about to begin. Everyone looked anxious. She distributed the papers. The students began writing."

The correct answer is 'over'.

 

Key Points

• The word "over" is used to indicate authority or control in the context of presiding.
• The verb "presides" generally collocates with the preposition "over" when referring to meetings or assemblies.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the sentence context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Complete Sentence: "He presides over all important meetings."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "at" is incorrect because "presides" does not collocate with "at" in this context.
• Option 2: "on" is incorrect because "on" does not convey the idea of authority or control.
• Option 4: "with" is incorrect because "with" implies association rather than leadership or authority.