English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "constraints" means limitations or restrictions that limit the freedom to act. (सीमाएं)
• Example: The constraints of the budget forced the team to cut down on expenses.
• "Restrictions" refers to rules or conditions that limit or control what can be done. (प्रतिबंध)
• Example: The city has imposed restrictions on water usage due to the drought.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Problems (समस्याएँ): Difficulties or challenges that need to be resolved.
• Example: The team faced many problems during the project implementation.
• Beliefs (धारणाएं): Convictions or acceptances that certain things are true or real.
• Example: His beliefs about health and wellness guide his daily routine.
• Faiths (विश्वास ): Strong trust or confidence in something or someone.
• Example: She has strong faith in her abilities to succeed.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: Sakshi said that she would do it then or never.
• Key Conversions:
• "she would do it then" becomes "I will do it now"
• Indirect future tense "she would" is converted to direct future tense "I will."
• Time expression "then" is converted to "now" in direct speech.
• Pronoun "she" is changed to "I" to match direct speech.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "I" and ends with a period "."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I will do it now or never," said Sakshi.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I will do il then or never."
• Typographical error in the word "il" instead of "it".
• Option 2: "I have to do it now or never."
• Changes the modal verb from "would" to "have to," altering the meaning.
• Option 4: "I would do it then or never."
• Retains the indirect speech modal verb "would," instead of converting to "will" for direct speech.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of articles.
• The original sentence lacks the article "a" before "day" and "a" before "year."
• Singular countable nouns typically require an article ("a" or "an").
• The correct phrase should be "A day is longer than a year on Venus," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "A day is longer than a year on Venus."

 

Additional Information

• A: "A day is longer than the year on Venus" – This option is incorrect because "the year" is not specific in this context.
• B: "All day is longer than a year on Venus:" – This option is incorrect because "All day" is not appropriate in this context.
• C: "Day is longer than the year on Venus." – This option is incorrect because "Day" should have the article "A" before it, and "the year" is not specific.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect.
• "Didn't eat none" is incorrect because "didn't" already implies a negative, so "none" should be replaced with "any."
• The correct phrase should be "didn't eat any," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "My mom made her muffins, but she didn't eat any."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "she did ate many" – This is incorrect because "did" and "ate" cannot be used together. The correct form should be "she ate many."
• Option 2: "she did eat none" – This is incorrect because it still uses a double negative.
• Option 3: "she didn't ate any" – This is incorrect because "didn't" and "ate" cannot be used together. The correct form should be "she didn't eat any."

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 2 i.e. Prostrate.

Key Points

• The word "Recumbent" means lying down in a position of comfort or rest; reclining. (विश्राम की स्थिति में लेटा हुआ)
• Example: She was recumbent on the sofa, reading a book.
• "Prostrate" refers to lying flat on the ground, often face down, especially in submission or adoration. (साष्टांग लेटा हुआ)
• Example: He lay prostrate before the altar, praying fervently.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'recumbent' is 'prostrate'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Prostrate.

Additional Information

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

• Upstanding (ईमानदार): Honest and respectable.
• Example: He is known as an upstanding member of the community.
• Upright (सीधा): Vertical; erect or honest and morally correct.
• Example: She sat upright in her chair during the meeting.
• Review (समीक्षा): To examine or assess something formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
• Example: The committee will review the proposal next week.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Unimpressive.

Key Points

• The word "stupendous" means extremely impressive or amazing. (अद्भुत)
• Example: His stupendous efforts led to the project's success.
• "Unimpressive" refers to something that is not capable of impressing or exciting admiration or interest; it is ordinary or dull. (अप्रभावी)
• Example: The presentation was unimpressive and failed to capture the audience's interest.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'stupendous' is 'unimpressive'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. Unimpressive.

Additional Information

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

• Mnemonic (स्मरणीय): A device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.
• Example: The mnemonic "PEMDAS" helps students remember the order of operations in mathematics.
• Herculean (दुर्जेय): Requiring great strength or effort; very hard to perform.
• Example: Building the Great Wall of China was a Herculean task.
• Soothing (शांतिदायक): Having a calming or relieving effect.
• Example: The soothing music helped her relax after a long day.

The correct answer is 'had'.

 

Key Points

• The verb "had" is the simple past tense form of the verb "have."
• In this context, "had" is used to express a preference for a meeting to occur in the future, specifically "tomorrow".
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "I'm busy today. I'd rather we had the meeting tomorrow."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "had been" is incorrect because it implies a continuous action in the past, which does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "has" is incorrect because it is the present tense form and does not fit the context.
• Option 4: "Has been" is incorrect because it is the present perfect continuous tense and does not fit the context.

The correct answer is Option (2) i.e. C, A, D, B

 

Key Points

• The paragraph starts with part (C), introducing Alan Garner’s achievement of becoming the oldest author ever to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize, which sets the tone for the topic of the paragraph.
• Next, part (A) builds on this by mentioning the magical coincidence of the Booker Prize being awarded on Garner's 88^th birthday, further emphasizing the significance of the moment.
• Part (D) follows by describing Garner’s novel, "Treacle Walker," and its thematic elements, giving the reader an understanding of what the book is about.
• Part (B) concludes by reflecting on how Alan Garner’s storytelling mirrors the spirit of Britain, adding depth to the paragraph and reinforcing his cultural importance.

Therefore, the correct answer is C, A, D, B.

Additional Information

• Option 1 (B, D, A, C): This option starts with a poetic statement about Alan Garner but does not flow logically into the explanation about the Booker Prize, making the sequence feel disconnected.
• Option 3 (D, A, C, B): Starting with the description of the novel in part (D) makes the paragraph feel out of order, disrupting the natural buildup of information about Garner’s achievement and the significance of his work.
• Option 4 (A, D, B, C): This option disrupts the flow by leading with the magical coincidence without first explaining Garner's achievement and the content of his novel, affecting the paragraph’s coherence.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He ordered his soldiers to take that bird away. Its gilded cage reminded him of his father whom he had imprisoned.
• Key Conversions:
• "He ordered his soldiers to take that bird away" becomes "He said to his soldiers, 'Take this bird away.'"
• Directly converts the command to direct speech.
• Pronoun "that" is changed to "this" to match direct speech.
• "Its gilded cage reminded him of his father whom he had imprisoned" becomes "Its gilded cage reminds me of my father whom I imprisoned"
• Possessive pronoun "his" is converted to "my".
• Verb tense "reminded" is changed to "reminds" to match the present tense in direct speech.
• Pronoun "he" is changed to "I" to match direct speech.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "Take" 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 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "He said to his soldiers, 'Take this bird away. Its gilded cage reminds me of my father whom I imprisoned.'"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "He said to his soldiers, 'Take the bird away. Its gilded cage reminded him of his father whom I imprison.'"
• Incorrect tense usage and pronoun mismatch.
• Option 3: "He said to his soldiers, 'Take this bird away. Its gilded cage reminded me of my father whom I imprison.'"
• Incorrect tense usage with "reminded" and pronoun mismatch.
• Option 4: "He said to his soldiers, 'May this bird be taken away. Its gilded cage reminds me of my father whom I imprisoned.'"
• Incorrect command format.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The error is in the phrase "of China, a Hwang Ho,".
• The article "a" should not be used before a proper noun like "Hwang Ho".
• Proper nouns, being specific names, do not require an indefinite article ("a" or "an") before them.
• The correct phrase should be "of China, Hwang Ho," to ensure grammatical accuracy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "One of the great rivers of China, Hwang Ho, originates from the eastern face of Tibet."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary task is to convert the direct speech into indirect speech.
• In indirect speech, exclamatory sentences often use the word "exclaimed" followed by "that".
• The exclamatory phrase "What a performance!" is converted to "that it was a great performance".
• Option 3 correctly follows these rules and transforms the sentence appropriately.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: The Headmistress exclaimed that it was a great performance.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The Headmistress exclaimed what a great performance." – This option is incorrect because it does not convert the exclamatory phrase appropriately.
• Option 2: "The Headmistress praised what a great performance" – This option is incorrect because it uses "praised" instead of "exclaimed" and does not change the sentence structure correctly.
• Option 4: "The Headmistress said that what a performance" – This option is incorrect because it does not convert the exclamatory phrase appropriately and is grammatically incorrect.

The correct answer is 'magnetic'.

 

Key Points

• The word "magnetic" refers to having the properties of a magnet; that is, exerting an attractive force. (चुंबकीय)
• In the context of planets, having a magnetic field means the planet generates a magnetic environment around itself.
• The other options: "pedagogic," "graphological," and "musicological" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Sentence: Venus didn't have any moons or satellites or even a magnetic field, but it did have an atmosphere sort of similar to Earth's, except it was super-hot.

Additional Information

• Pedagogic (शैक्षणिक): means relating to teaching or education.
• Graphological (लेखनी): means related to the study of handwriting.
• Musicological (संगीतिक): means related to the scholarly study of music.

The correct answer is 'persists'.

 

Key Points

• The word "persists" means continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period. (बनी रहती है)
• Despite the progress and achievements made by women, certain societal sections still maintain the notion of male superiority.
• The other options: "defects," "insists," and "requires" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: The difference between a male and a female still persists in our society. In this era where women have such great achievements in every field, still in some sections of our community, a man is always termed as superior to women.

Additional Information

• Defects (त्रुटियाँ): means flaws or imperfections.
• Insists (ज़िद करना): means to demand forcefully or persistently.
• Requires (आवश्यकता): means needs something as essential or necessary.

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 active voice, the sentence is: "Who has told you to buy trash from the market?"
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "you" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "has told" to "have been told" (present perfect passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "whom."
• Ensure the rest of the sentence remains clear and correct in the passive voice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "By whom have you been told to buy trash from the market?"

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "By whom had you been told to buy trash?" – Incorrect tense (past perfect passive).
• Option 2: "Who could tell you to buy trash?" – This is not in the passive voice.
• Option 4: "The buying of trash has been told by whom?" – Incorrect structure and awkward phrasing.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Your guess is as good as mine" means that you do not know the answer to a question or problem. (आपको उत्तर का कोई अंदाजा नहीं है)
• Example: When asked about the new project timeline, she shrugged and said, "Your guess is as good as mine."
• "To have no idea of the answer" refers to being completely unaware or uncertain about the solution or information. (उत्तर का कोई अंदाजा न होना)
• Example: I have no idea of the answer to this complex math problem.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• To predict a disaster (एक आपदा की भविष्यवाणी करना): To foresee or anticipate a catastrophic event.
• Example: The scientist tried to predict a disaster by analyzing the patterns of earthquakes.
• To guess an incredible idea (एक अविश्वसनीय विचार का अनुमान लगाना): To come up with or assume something extraordinary or hard to believe.
• Example: His suggestion to solve the energy crisis by harnessing lightning was an incredible idea.
• To be superstitious (अंधविश्वासी होना): To hold irrational beliefs in supernatural influences or omens.
• Example: She is very superstitious and avoids walking under ladders.

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: "Suma is making tea."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "tea" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "is making" to "is being made" (present continuous passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "Suma."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Tea is being made by Suma."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Tea has been made by Suma." – Incorrect tense (present perfect passive).
• Option 3: "Tea was made by Suma." – Incorrect tense (simple past passive).
• Option 4: "Tea was being made by Suma." – Incorrect tense (past continuous passive).

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. d, a, b, c

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with part (d), discussing the consequences of sleep deprivation and setting the tone for the importance of sleep.
• Following that, part (a) provides findings from medical research that link insomnia to poor health, further highlighting the importance of sleep.
• Part (b) explains how even temporary sleep loss can disrupt various biological processes, which emphasizes the severity of sleep deprivation.
• Part (c) concludes by offering solutions to improve sleep, suggesting ways to prioritize sleep for better health and well-being.

Therefore, the correct answer is d, a, b, c.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2 (d, a, c, b): This option starts with solutions for better sleep in part (c) before discussing the consequences of sleep deprivation, which interrupts the natural flow of information.
• Option 3 (d, c, a, b): By beginning with solutions in part (c) and jumping straight into health findings in part (a), this option disrupts the progression from the problem (sleep deprivation) to the solution (better sleep).
• Option 4 (d, c, b, a): This option introduces solutions in part (c) too early in the sequence, breaking the logical order from the causes and effects of sleep deprivation.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect form of the verb.
• The phrase "have teach" should be corrected to "have to teach" or "will teach".
• The correct phrase should be "they will have to teach", ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "In the next few months, they will have to teach hundreds of children."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the phrase "the train accident" instead of "the train accident victims" to refer to the dependents.
• The term "dependents" implies that there are individuals who are relying on someone, and in this context, it should clearly indicate the accident victims.
• The correct phrase should be "the dependents of the train accident victims," ensuring clarity and grammatical correctness.
• Thus, the error is located in part D of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is D.

 

Correct Sentence: "The compensation that the Government agreed to provide to the dependents of the train accident victims is fairly less."

The correct answer is 'enough'.

 

Key Points

• The adverb "enough" is used to express sufficiency or adequacy.
• In this context, "enough" indicates that the person meets the required qualifications or standards for the job.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "He is good enough for the job."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "altogether" is incorrect because it means "completely" or "entirely," which does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "partly" is incorrect as it means "to some extent but not completely," which does not convey adequacy.
• Option 4: "rather" is incorrect because it means "to a certain extent," which does not fit the context of sufficiency.