English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph discusses the idea of getting a chance in life and how one should approach it.
• Sentence B is the first sentence as it introduces the main idea that life gives us a single chance to flourish:
• "Life often gives us one single chance to flourish."
• Sentence C follows as it elaborates on the difficulty of getting a chance:
• "Getting a chance to do good is not easy."
• Sentence A comes next as it talks about how people often fail to seize that opportunity:
• "Often one fails to grab that chance."
• Sentence D is the last as it provides advice to take advantage of the opportunity when it arises:
• "If you get a chance, grab it and give your best."
• The correct sequence is BCAD.

 

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Life often gives us one single chance to flourish. Getting a chance to do good is not easy. Often one fails to grab that chance. If you get a chance, grab it and give your best."

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Lively.

Key Points

• The word "gloomy" means feeling or showing sadness; being dark or poorly lit and thus having a depressing effect. (उदास)
• Example: The room was gloomy and silent after the news of the tragedy.
• "Lively" refers to being full of life and energy; active and outgoing. (जीवंत)
• Example: The lively music at the party made everyone want to dance.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'gloomy' is 'lively'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. Lively.

Additional Information

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

• Highly (अत्यधिक): To a high degree or level.
• Example: She is highly respected in her field.
• Poorly (खराब): In a way that is not good or satisfactory.
• Example: He performed poorly in his exams.
• Slimy (चिपचिपा): Covered with or resembling slime.
• Example: The fish felt slimy to touch.

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 passive voice, the sentence is: "The door was opened by Samira when the fire was reported by Mithali."
• To convert to active voice: Identify the doer of the action and make it the subject of the sentence.
• Change the passive verb form "was opened" to "opened" and "was reported" to "reported".
• Ensure the sequence of actions remains logical and clear in the active voice.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "Samira opened the door when Mithali reported the fire."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "Samira opened the door when the fire was being reported by Mithali." – This retains some passive structure.
• Option 3: "When Mithali reports the fire, Samira opened the door." – Incorrect tense usage.
• Option 4: "Samira opened the door and Mithali reported the fire." – This suggests the actions are simultaneous but not sequentially related.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of "superior than" instead of the correct phrase "superior to."
• In English, the adjective "superior" is followed by the preposition "to," not "than."
• The correct phrase should be "superior to," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "This smartphone is superior to the model I had been using previously."

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect tense form of the verb "reach".
• In the context of the sentence, the present tense "reach" should be replaced with the past tense "reached".
• The correct phrase should be "reached their hometown," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part D of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "They decided to consult a lawyer as soon as they reached their hometown."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect use of verb forms and articles.
• The correct phrase should be "flipping through half a dozen profiles with the same name, he chanced upon Elina's profile, he succeeded," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• The error is located in the use of verb forms and the absence of the article "a" before "dozen."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "After flipping through half a dozen profiles with the same name, he chanced upon Elina's profile, he succeeded in zeroing in on her now recognizable face."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "flip through half dozen profile with the same name, he chance upon Elina's profile, he succeeded" – Incorrect due to incorrect verb forms and missing article.
• Option 2: "flipping through half dozen profile with the same name, he chance upon Elina's profile, he succeeded" – Incorrect due to incorrect verb forms and missing article.
• Option 3: "flipping through half dozen profiles with the same name, he chanced upon Elina's profile, he succeed" – Incorrect due to incorrect verb form "succeed."

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

Key Points

• The word "Procrastination" means the action of delaying or postponing something. (टालमटोल)
• Example: His procrastination led to a missed deadline for the project.
• "Suspension" refers to the temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect. (निलंबन)
• Example: There was a suspension of all activities due to the severe weather conditions.

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

Additional Information

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

• Resumption (पुनरारंभ): The action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.
• Example: The resumption of the meeting was delayed due to technical issues.
• Action (क्रिया): The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
• Example: Taking prompt action can prevent many problems.
• Limitation (सीमा): A restricting rule or circumstance; a limitation.
• Example: There are limitations to what we can achieve in a short period.

The correct answer is 'awareness'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the importance of spreading knowledge and understanding about certain topics.
• The appropriate noun should indicate the concept of being informed or educated about something.
• "Awareness" fits well as it denotes the state of being conscious or knowledgeable about a particular issue, aligning with the context of spreading knowledge.
• Other options ("dreams", "hospitals", "family") do not fit the context of conveying the idea of understanding or knowledge dissemination.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Additional Information

• Dreams (सपने): "Dreams" refer to aspirations or visions, which do not fit the context of spreading knowledge or information.
• Hospitals (अस्पताल): "Hospitals" refer to medical institutions, which are not relevant to the idea of spreading awareness.
• Family (परिवार): "Family" refers to a group of related individuals, which does not align with the concept of spreading awareness.

The correct answer is 'to'.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "it’s time to" is a standard expression used when introducing an action that should be taken.
• In the given sentence, "it’s time to look at" correctly suggests that attention should now be given to other components of wellbeing.
• "For", "about", and "of" do not fit well in this construction.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

• "For" is used to indicate purpose or benefit, which does not fit the sentence structure.
• "About" is used for discussions or topics but does not work with "it’s time."
• "Of" is used to show possession or relation, which does not align with the sentence meaning.

The correct answer is 'critical'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the dangers and consequences associated with forest fires.
• The appropriate adjective should indicate something that is crucial or highly important to the context of forest fires.
• "Critical" fits well as it denotes something of great importance or urgency, which aligns with the context of forest fires posing severe risks.
• Other options ("unnecessary", "irrelevant", "difficult") do not fit the context of describing the significant impact of forest fires.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

• Unnecessary (अनावश्यक): "Unnecessary" means not needed, which does not fit the context of discussing the importance of forest fire hazards.
• Irrelevant (अप्रासंगिक): "Irrelevant" means not connected with the matter at hand, which does not reflect the idea of significance or importance.
• Difficult (कठिन): "Difficult" means hard to do, understand, or deal with, which does not align with describing the critical nature of forest fires.

The correct answer is 'affected'.

 

Key Points

• The word "affected" means influenced or changed by something, which fits the context of mental wellbeing being influenced by different aspects of life.
• The passage discusses how wellbeing is shaped by all aspects of life, so the verb should indicate an impact rather than a cause.
• "Affected" is the correct choice because it conveys the idea that mental health is influenced by external and internal factors.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Informatio

• "Indifferent" means lacking concern or interest, which does not fit the context.
• "Effected" means brought into existence or caused, which is incorrect in this context.
• "Different" refers to something being not the same, which does not fit grammatically.

The correct answer is 'impossible'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the necessity of addressing mental health when talking about overall wellness.
• The appropriate adjective should indicate that discussing health and wellness without mental health is not feasible.
• "Impossible" fits well as it conveys that one cannot have a meaningful discussion about health without including mental health.
• Other options ("advisable", "beneficial", "easy") do not strongly convey the necessity of mental health in wellness discussions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

• Advisable (सलाह योग्य): "Advisable" means recommended or suggested, which does not fit the context of discussing the necessity of mental health.
• Beneficial (लाभदायक): "Beneficial" means helpful or advantageous, but it does not convey the impossibility of excluding mental health.
• Easy (आसान): "Easy" means simple or effortless, which does not align with the idea of necessity or requirement in the passage.

The correct answer is 'beautiful, bronze-skinned, Egyptian'.

 

Key Points

• Cleopatra is often described as a beautiful queen, so this should be placed first.
• Her bronze-skinned complexion is an important characteristic and comes next.
• She was an Egyptian queen, making it the last adjective in the correct order.
• Thus, the best sequence is 'beautiful, bronze-skinned, Egyptian'.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2 (beautiful, Egyptian, bronze-skinned) is incorrect because nationality should come after physical description.
• Option 3 (Egyptian, bronze-skinned, beautiful) is incorrect as adjectives of appearance (like 'beautiful') usually come before nationality.
• Option 4 (bronze-skinned, beautiful, Egyptian) is incorrect as 'beautiful' should be prioritized before other descriptive features.

The correct answer is 'exhibition'.

 

Key Points

• The word "exhibition" refers to a public display of items, such as rare royal jewels, in a museum or gallery setting.
• In the given passage, the students witnessed a collection of royal jewels, which were being displayed at that time.
• "Exhibition" is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the idea of showcasing valuable artifacts.
• Other options like "action", "illustration", and "reaction" do not fit the context of a museum display.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Additional Information

• Action (कार्यवाही): "Action" refers to something being done, which does not match the context of a display.
• Illustration (चित्रण): "Illustration" means a visual representation or explanation, which does not fit the idea of a physical display.
• Reaction (प्रतिक्रिया): "Reaction" refers to a response to an event, which is not relevant to the museum setting.

The correct answer is 'the'.

 

Key Points

• The noun "Himalayas" refers to a specific and unique mountain range.
• When referring to well-known mountain ranges, we use the definite article "the".
• "The Himalayas" is the correct phrase as it denotes a particular geographical location.
• Other options ("No article", "a", "an") do not fit the grammatical structure.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Additional Information

• "A" and "An" are indefinite articles used for non-specific nouns, but "Himalayas" is a proper noun.
• "No article" is incorrect because mountain ranges require "the" before their names.
• Examples: "the Alps", "the Rockies", and "the Andes".

The correct answer is 'with'.

 

Key Points

• The verb "enlightened" is generally followed by the preposition "with" when referring to providing someone with information or knowledge.
• In this context, the curator of the museum "enlightened" the students by providing them with varied information.
• "With" correctly fits the sentence as it indicates that the students were given information regarding different periods of history.
• Other options ("in", "to", "for") do not fit the grammatical structure and meaning of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

The correct answer is 'to'.

 

Key Points

• The correct preposition to use with "field trip" is "to."
• "Field trip to" is the standard phrase used to indicate the destination of an educational visit.
• "To" correctly indicates movement towards a specific place, in this case, the museum.
• Other options like "on", "from", and "for" do not fit the context of describing the destination of a trip.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

The correct answer is 'generations'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the long-term impact of climate change on future populations.
• The appropriate word should refer to the people who will live in the future and be affected by climate change.
• "Generations" fits well as it refers to successive groups of people over time.
• Other options ("environments", "organisms", "economies") do not specifically refer to human populations in the context of future impact.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

The correct answer is 'public'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses climate change and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness.
• The most appropriate adjective should relate to awareness at a societal level.
• "Public" fits best as it refers to awareness among the general population, which aligns with the passage’s focus on collective efforts against climate change.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

• Governmental (सरकारी): While governments play a role, the passage focuses on general awareness.
• Individual (व्यक्तिगत): Individual awareness is important, but the passage highlights a collective approach.
• Commercial (व्यावसायिक): This refers to businesses and industries, which is not relevant to the given context.

The correct answer is 'multifaceted'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses solutions to climate change, which require diverse and complex strategies.
• A multifaceted approach means involving multiple methods or perspectives, which fits the context of combating climate change.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Additional Information

• Trivial: Means insignificant, which does not match the urgency of the issue.
• Haphazard: Means random or unorganized, which contradicts the idea of a planned approach.
• Narrow: Implies a limited scope, which is the opposite of what is needed.