English Comprehension PYQs

The correct option is: 3) Mrs. Lisa said, "Let us purchase the property."

Key Points

• "Let's purchase the property" is grammatically the most accurate representation of “suggested that we should”.
• The phrase “Let us...” is commonly used to express suggestions involving both the speaker and listener.
• It retains both the first-person plural (we) and the suggestive tone, making it an accurate conversion into direct speech.

Hence, the correct answer is: Mrs. Lisa said, "Let us purchase the property."

Additional Information Let's see why the other options are incorrect.

• Option 1: Mrs. Lisa said, "Property must be purchased by us."
• This is a passive construction using "must," which indicates compulsion, not suggestion.
• The tone here is stronger and forceful, and does not reflect the suggestion implied in the original sentence.
• Option 2: Mrs. Lisa said, "Please purchase the property."
• This is a polite request, using "please."
• It directs the action to someone else (you) and does not include Mrs. Lisa in the action.
• The original sentence has "we," indicating that Mrs. Lisa is part of the group doing the purchasing, so this changes the meaning.
• Option 4: Mrs. Lisa told, "You may purchase the property."
• This uses “told” without an object (incorrect grammar – "told" requires an object, e.g., "told us"),
• It also changes the subject to “you” and implies permission, not suggestion, and excludes the speaker from the action.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He exclaimed that he was a very stupid fellow.
• Key Conversions:
• "he was a very stupid fellow" becomes "What a stupid fellow you are"
• The exclamatory sentence structure is retained by changing the pronoun "he" to "you".
• The adjective "stupid" remains the same, and the sentence is structured to reflect direct speech.
• Reporting verb:
• Indirect: "exclaimed"
• Converted to: "remarked", suitable for direct speech expression.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "What" and ends with an exclamation mark "!".
• Reporting clause follows the quoted speech, starting with a lowercase letter after the comma.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "“What a stupid fellow you are!” he remarked."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "How a stupid fellow are you!" he remarked.
• Incorrect sentence structure for an exclamatory sentence in direct speech.
• Option 2: "How a stupid fellow you are!" he remarked.
• Although close, the phrase "How a stupid fellow" is not idiomatic in English.
• Option 3: "Are you a stupid fellow!" he remarked.
• Changes the exclamatory sentence into a question, altering the meaning.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect preposition "out" used in the phrase "an outline out the case".
• The correct preposition should be "of" instead of "out".
• The correct phrase should be "an outline of the case", ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 1 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Let us, at any rate, give him an outline of the case, and hear what he has to say."

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the meaning of the term "predilection."
• "Predilection" refers to a strong preference or special liking for something.
• In the context of the sentence, it indicates that the person has a special liking for luxurious items.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "He was publicly scorned due to his predilection for luxurious items."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "observant nature" – This does not fit the context as it does not relate to a preference or liking.
• Option 2: "dreamy meditation" – This is not related to having a preference or liking for something.
• Option 4: "extreme indifference" – This is the opposite of having a preference or liking for something.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He promised that he would not do the mistake next time.
• Key Conversions:
• "He will not do" becomes "He would not do"
• Future tense "will" is changed to "would" in indirect speech.
• Verb "do" remains the same to keep the meaning intact.
• "the mistake again" becomes "the mistake next time"
• Phrase "again" is replaced with "next time" to convey the same meaning in a different wording.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Indirect speech does not require quotation marks.
• The sentence starts with a capital letter "He" and ends with a period.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "He promised that he would not do the mistake next time."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "He promises that he will not do the mistake again."
• Incorrect tense: "promises" instead of "promised".
• Option 2: "He promised that he will not do the mistake again."
• Incorrect future tense: "will" should be "would" in indirect speech.
• Option 3: "He promised that he would not did the mistake next time."
• Incorrect verb form: "did" should be "do".

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Dislike.

Key Points

• The word "Prefer" means to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because it is better. (पसंद करना)
• Example: Many people prefer coffee over tea in the morning.
• "Dislike" refers to a feeling of not liking or being opposed to someone or something. (नापसंद)
• Example: She has a strong dislike for loud music.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'Prefer' is 'Dislike'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Dislike.

Additional Information

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

• Choose (चुनना): To pick out or select someone or something from a number of alternatives.
• Example: You can choose any book you like from the library.
• Regret (पछतावा): A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
• Example: He felt deep regret after making the wrong decision.
• Disjoint (अलग करना): To separate or disconnect something.
• Example: The mechanic had to disjoint the parts to repair the engine.

The correct answer is 'again'.

 

Key Points

• The adverb "again" is used to indicate repetition of an action.
• Good books are often read multiple times for better understanding and appreciation, hence the adverb "again" is appropriate.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "Good books should be read again and again."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "after" is incorrect because it does not convey the idea of repetition.
• Option 3: "ever" is incorrect because it does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 4: "never" is incorrect because it contradicts the idea that good books should be read multiple times.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing the central knowledge about the endocrine gland and its limited availability.
• Sentence A is the second sentence as it continues from the fixed part R:
• "Available about the endocrine gland is very limited."
• Sentence C follows as it explains the endocrine glands:
• "These are the glands that make all the hormones."
• Sentence B is the fourth sentence because it introduces hormones:
• "Hormones are the body's chemical messengers."
• Sentence D is the last sentence as it concludes the information on hormones:
• "They influence almost every cell, organ and function of our bodies."
• The correct sequence is ACBD.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The knowledge so far available about the endocrine gland is very limited. These are the glands that make all the hormones. Hormones are the body's chemical messengers. They influence almost every cell, organ and function of our bodies."

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

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "I had learnt the job work."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "I will learn the job work." – Incorrect tense (future simple).
• Option 2: "I have learnt the job work." – Incorrect tense (present perfect).
• Option 4: "I would learn the job work." – Incorrect modality (conditional).

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. see.

Key Points

• The word "visit" means to go and spend time in a place for a short period, often for a specific purpose such as seeing someone. (मुलाकात ��रना)
• Example: We plan to visit our grandparents during the summer holidays.
• "See" refers to meeting or spending time with someone. (देखना)
• Example: I will see you at the party tonight.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'visit' is 'see'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. see.

Additional Information

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

• Elude (बचना): To escape from or avoid something or someone.
• Example: The suspect managed to elude the police for several days.
• Snub (अनदेखा करना): To deliberately ignore or treat someone rudely.
• Example: She felt hurt when her friend snubbed her at the party.
• Ignore (उपेक्षा करना): To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge something or someone.
• Example: He chose to ignore the warning signs and continued with his plan.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The idiom "All eyes and ears" means to be very attentive and watchful. (बहुत चौकस और सतर्क)
• Example: During the important meeting, everyone was all eyes and ears to catch every detail.
• Attentive refers to someone who is paying close attention to something. (ध्यान देने वाला)
• Example: The teacher praised the student for being attentive in class.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• To be mistaken (गलत होना): To be wrong in one's opinion or judgment.
• Example: If you think I don’t care, you are mistaken.
• To be restless (बेचैन होना ): Unable to stay still or be at ease.
• Example: The child was restless during the long car ride.
• To be helpful (सहायक होना): Providing assistance or being useful.
• Example: The guide was very helpful in explaining the history of the site.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of the phrase "Here the book lies."
• The correct phrase should be "Here lies the book," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part B of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

 

Correct Sentence: "She spotted the novel and shouted, "Here lies the book that we were searching for all around.""

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He said that he couldn't attend the meeting the next day.
• Key Conversions:
• "I can't" becomes "he couldn't"
• Pronoun "I" is changed to "he" to match the subject in indirect speech.
• Verb "can't" is changed to "couldn't" to match past tense in indirect speech.
• "tomorrow" becomes "the next day"
• Time expression "tomorrow" is changed to "the next day" to match indirect speech format.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is changed to indirect speech without quotation marks.
• Pronouns and verbs are adjusted to match indirect speech rules.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: He said that he couldn't attend the meeting the next day.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "He said that he can't attend the meeting the next day."
• Incorrect verb tense: "can't" should be "couldn't" in indirect speech.
• Option 2: "He said that he couldn't attend the meeting tomorrow."
• Incorrect time expression: "tomorrow" should be "the next day" in indirect speech.
• Option 4: "He said that he can't attend the meeting tomorrow."
• Incorrect verb tense and time expression: "can't" should be "couldn't" and "tomorrow" should be "the next day" in indirect speech.

The correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. lame excuses.

Key Points

• The phrase "lame excuses" means excuses that are weak and unconvincing. (कमज़ोर बहाने)
• Example: He gave a lame excuse for being late, saying he was stuck in traffic when there was no traffic at all.
• "Walking excuses" is not a correct or commonly used phrase in English.
• Example: Incorrect usage: I do not pay heed to walking excuses of the students.
• The proper idiom to use in the sentence is 'lame excuses'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. lame excuses.

Additional Information

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

• Sleeping excuses (सोते हुए बहाने): This is not a commonly used phrase in English.
• Example: Incorrect usage: He made sleeping excuses for not completing his homework.
• Deaf excuses (बहरापन बहाने): This is not a commonly used phrase in English.
• Example: Incorrect usage: She gave deaf excuses for not attending the meeting.
• Blind excuses (अंधे बहाने): This is not a commonly used phrase in English.
• Example: Incorrect usage: He provided blind excuses for his absence.

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: "Someone has stolen my cell phone."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "my cell phone" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "has stolen" to "has been stolen" (present perfect passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "someone."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "I am upset because someone has stolen my cell phone."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "I am upset because someone has been stealing my cell phone." – Incorrect tense (present perfect continuous).
• Option 3: "I have been upset because an unknown person has stolen my cell phone." – Incorrect structure and change in meaning.
• Option 4: "I was upset because they have stolen my cell phone." – Incorrect tense and subject.

The correct answer is 'affected'.

 

Key Points

• The verb "affected" means to have an influence on or make a change in something.
• The context of the sentence indicates that technology has had an impact on almost everything.
• Options 2, 3, and 4 do not fit the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "Technology hasn't left anything behind, it has affected almost everything. From the phones we use to the medicines we consume; it is all a product of technology."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "evicted" is incorrect because it means to expel someone from a property, which does not fit the context.
• Option 3: "dislodged" is incorrect because it means to remove from a position or place, which does not fit the context.
• Option 4: "effected" is incorrect because it means to bring about or cause something to happen, which is not the intended meaning here.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph introduces the King Cobra, followed by details about its size, habitat, and nesting behavior.
• Sentence A is the first sentence as it introduces the main subject:
• "The King Cobra is the world's largest venomous snake."
• Sentence B follows as it provides additional information about the King Cobra's size:
• "Even, the baby King Cobra is one-and-a-half foot long when born."
• Sentence C is the third sentence because it mentions the snake's habitat:
• "It is mostly found in parts of Africa."
• Sentence D is the fourth as it talks about a unique behavior of the Cobra:
• "The Cobra is the only snake that builds a nest."
• The correct sequence is ABCD.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"The King Cobra is the world's largest venomous snake. Even, the baby King Cobra is one-and-a-half foot long when born. It is mostly found in parts of Africa. The Cobra is the only snake that builds a nest."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the preposition "as" in the phrase "as a Manchester of South India."
• The correct usage should be "the Manchester of South India" to indicate a comparison or title.
• The term "Manchester" here is used as a proper noun representing a title or nickname.
• Thus, the error is located in Option 4 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Coimbatore is one of the biggest cities in Tamil Nadu and is considered the Manchester of South India."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The error in the sentence is the use of the preposition "to" instead of "at" or "with."
• "Staying to" is incorrect usage in English.
• The correct phrase should be "staying at his uncle's place" or "staying with his uncle."
• Thus, the error is located in part 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Akash would be staying at his uncle's place during the holidays."

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: "Lee is humming a soothing tune for the masses."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "a soothing tune" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "is humming" to "is being hummed" (present continuous passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "Lee."
• Ensure the phrase "for the masses" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "A soothing tune is being hummed for the masses by Lee."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "A soothing tune has been hummed by Lee for the masses." – Incorrect tense (present perfect passive).
• Option 3: "A soothing tune had been hummed for the masses by Lee." – Incorrect tense (past perfect passive).
• Option 4: "A soothing tune was being humming by Lee for the masses." – Incorrect verb form ("was being humming" instead of "was being hummed").