English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. "to this kind of work".

Key Points

• The word "used" means being accustomed or familiar with something. (आदी होना)
• Example: He is used to waking up early every morning.
• "to" is the correct preposition to use with "used" to indicate being accustomed or familiar with something. (तक/के लिए)
• Example: She is used to working under pressure.
• Hence, "to this kind of work" is the most appropriate choice to improve the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: "about this kind of work" (इस प्रकार के कार्य के बारे में): This option implies knowledge or information about the work, not being accustomed to it.
• Example: I read a book about this kind of work, but I have never done it myself.
• Option 3: "at this kind of work" (इस प्रकार के कार्य में): This option implies skill or proficiency in the work, which is not the intended meaning.
• Example: She is very good at this kind of work and always delivers excellent results.
• Option 4: "for this kind of work" (इस प्रकार के कार्य के लिए): This option implies suitability or purpose, which is not the correct usage in this context.
• Example: This machine is designed for this kind of work.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by discussing the transformative journey of feminism and its evolution.
• Sentence 4 is the first sentence as it sets the context and provides a broad overview:
• "The evolution of feminism has been a transformative journey, reflecting changing societal attitudes and the struggles for gender equality."
• Sentence 1 follows as it elaborates on the historical roots and expansion of feminism:
• "Feminism began as a fight for women's suffrage and then expanded to include social discrimination, workplace inequalities and reproductive rights."
• Sentence 3 is the third sentence as it introduces the conservative critique of feminism:
• "Conservatives viewed the feminist movement as threatening to family values, with fears that women would abandon traditional roles as wives and mothers."
• Sentence 2 is the fourth as it highlights progressive support for feminism, providing a counterpoint to the conservative critique:
• "Nevertheless, the movement received significant support from progressive thinkers who believed in gender equality and the dismantling of patriarchal structures."
• The correct sequence is 4-1-3-2.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: The labourers asked the contractor if he had asked the manager when they were going to receive their remuneration that had been pending for the previous three months.
• Key Conversions:
• "Did you ask" becomes "if he had asked"
• Direct question "Did you ask" is converted to indirect "if he had asked."
• Pronoun "you" is changed to "he" to match the subject of indirect speech.
• Verb "ask" is changed to "had asked" to reflect past perfect tense.
• "when we are going to receive" becomes "when they were going to receive"
• Pronoun "we" is converted to "they" to align with indirect speech.
• Verb "are going" is changed to "were going" to match past tense.
• "that has been pending for the last three months" becomes "that had been pending for the previous three months"
• Verb "has been" is changed to "had been" to reflect past perfect tense.
• Time reference "last three months" is changed to "previous three months" for indirect speech.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech question is converted into a statement in indirect speech.
• No quotation marks are used in indirect speech.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The labourers asked the contractor if he asked the manager when they were going to receive their remuneration that had been pending for the previous three months."
• Incorrect tense: "he asked" should be "he had asked" to reflect past perfect tense.
• Option 2: "The labourers asked the contractor if he had asked the manager when they are going to receive their remuneration that was pending for the previous three months."
• Incorrect tense: "they are going" should be "they were going" to match the past context.
• Option 3: "The labourers asked the contractor if had he asked the manager when they are going to receive their remuneration that was pending for the last three months."
• Incorrect word order: "if had he asked" should be "if he had asked."
• Incorrect tense: "they are going" should be "they were going."

The correct answer is: Option 1 (Annotation).

Key Points

• The word "Annotation" refers to a brief note or explanation added alongside a diagram, text, or passage to provide clarity or context. (टिप्पणी)
• Example: The professor added annotations to the research paper to explain technical terms for the students.
• Annotations are often used in books, articles, or diagrams to help readers understand specific points or terms better. (टिप्पणियाँ)
• Example: The annotated map included details about historical landmarks for tourists.
• Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 (Annotation).

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 (Annotation).

Additional Information

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

• Footnote (पादटिप्पणी): A note placed at the bottom of a page to provide additional information or references.
• Example: The author included a footnote to cite the source of the statistics mentioned in the article.
• Glossary (शब्दकोष): A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book or document.
• Example: The glossary in the textbook helped students understand technical jargon.
• Caption (कैप्शन): A short description or title accompanying an image or illustration.
• Example: The caption under the photograph explained where it was taken.

The correct answer is: Hangar.

Key Points

• The word "Hangar" refers to a large building used for housing and repairing aircraft. (विमान रखने और मरम्मत करने के लिए बड़ी इमारत)
• Example: The airplane was moved to the hangar for maintenance after its last flight.
• "Aircraft" means any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes, helicopters, or drones. (वायुयान)
• Example: The pilot skillfully landed the aircraft on the runway despite bad weather conditions.
• Hence, we can conclude that a place where aircraft are kept is called a "Hangar".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Hangar.

Additional Information

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

• Dockyard (जहाज निर्माण स्थल): A place where ships are built, repaired, or docked.
• Example: The dockyard was busy with workers repairing the large cargo ship.
• Depot (गोदाम): A place for storing large quantities of goods or equipment.
• Example: The train stopped at the depot to unload its cargo.
• Barracks (सैनिक छावनी): A building or group of buildings used to house military personnel.
• Example: The soldiers returned to the barracks after their training session.

The correct answer is: Destitute.

Key Points

• The word "affluent" means having a great deal of money, wealth, or material possessions; being prosperous. (समृद्ध, धनी)
• Example: The affluent neighborhood was filled with large mansions and luxury cars.
• "Destitute" refers to someone who lacks the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter; extremely poor. (निर्धन, अभावग्रस्त)
• Example: The charity worked tirelessly to provide food and shelter to the destitute families in the city.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'affluent' is 'destitute'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Destitute.

Additional Information

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

• Wealthy (धनवान): Having a lot of money, resources, or assets; rich.
• Example: The wealthy businessman donated generously to the local hospital.
• Rich (���नी ): Possessing abundant material wealth.
• Example: She comes from a rich family with a history of successful entrepreneurs.
• Prosperous (समृद्ध): Successful and flourishing, especially financially.
• Example: The country became more prosperous after implementing several economic reforms.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing Benjamin Franklin's hypothesis that lightning is a form of electrical discharge.
• Sentence 1 is the first sentence as it introduces the hypothesis:
• "Franklin hypothesized that lightning was a form of electrical discharge."
• Sentence 3 follows as it explains Franklin's intent to prove the hypothesis through an experiment:
• "He wanted to prove this by conducting an experiment to capture the electrical charge from a thunderstorm."
• Sentence 2 is the third sentence as it describes the experiment Franklin conducted:
• "Franklin flew a kite made of a silk string and attached a metal key to it during a storm."
• Sentence 4 is the final sentence as it concludes with the result of the experiment:
• "As the storm approached, the kite was struck by lightning, and the metal key conducted the electrical charge."
• The correct sequence is 1-3-2-4.

The correct answer is: Alert.

Key Points

• The word "Vigilant" means carefully watching for possible danger or difficulties; being alert and attentive to surroundings. (सजग)
• Example: The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night to ensure no intruders entered the premises.
• "Alert" means being watchful and ready to respond to any potential problems or situations. (चौकस)
• Example: Drivers must stay alert while driving, especially on busy roads.
• Hence, "Alert" is the synonym of "Vigilant."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Alert.

Additional Information

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

• Inattentive (असावधान): Not paying attention or being careless.
• Example: The inattentive student missed important details during the lecture.
• Sleepy (नींद का): Feeling tired and wanting to sleep.
• Example: After working late at night, she felt sleepy the next morning.
• Careless (लापरवाह): Showing a lack of attention or concern.
• Example: He lost his phone due to his careless attitude towards his belongings.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e. "Work harder than expected".

Key Points

• The idiom "Go the extra mile" means putting in additional effort beyond what is expected or required. (अतिरिक्त प्रयास करना)
• Example: She always goes the extra mile to ensure her clients are happy with her work.
• The correct word here is "Work harder than expected", which aligns with the meaning of the idiom. (अपेक्षा से अधिक मेहनत करना)
• Example: To finish the project on time, the team decided to go the extra mile and worked late nights.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Work half-heartedly (अधूरे मन से काम करना): Doing something without enthusiasm or dedication.
• Example: He worked half-heartedly on the project, which resulted in poor outcomes.
• Option 3: Stay idle (निष्क्रिय रहना): Not doing anything; remaining inactive.
• Example: Instead of staying idle, she decided to learn a new skill during her free time.
• Option 4: Leave midway (बीच में छोड़ देना): Abandoning a task or activity before completing it.
• Example: He left midway through the project, causing delays for the entire team.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Passive voice structure: The subject of the active voice sentence becomes the object in the passive voice sentence.
• Active voice version of the sentence: "People believe that the minister will announce the new reforms next week."
• To convert from passive to active, identify the agent performing the action ("People") and make it the subject of the sentence.
• Keep the verb in its active form ("believe") and ensure the rest of the sentence conveys the same meaning.
• The timing phrase "next week" remains unchanged at the end of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "People think the reforms have already been announced." – Incorrect meaning, as the timing differs from "next week".
• Option 3: "The new reforms are announced by the minister." – Incorrect tense and structure.
• Option 4: "It was believed that the reforms would be announced." – Incorrect tense and passive voice.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Sentence in Direct Speech: Rajesh says to Malini, "We did not like the dance last year."
• Key Conversions:
• Reporting Verb: "says to" changes to "tells". Since the reporting verb is in the present tense, the tense of the reported speech remains unchanged.
• Pronouns: "We" becomes "they" to match the third-person narration.
• Time Expression: "last year" changes to "the previous year".
• Tense: The simple past "did not like" remains the same because the reporting verb is in the present tense ("says").
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech quotation marks are removed.
• The sentence is reported as a statement introduced by "that".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: Rajesh tells Malini that they did not like the dance the previous year.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: Rajesh tells Malini that they had not liked the dance the previous year.
• Incorrect tense: "did not like" should remain unchanged because the reporting verb is in present tense ("says").
• Option 3: Rajesh told Malini that they did not like the dance last year.
• Reporting verb wrongly changed to past tense "told".
• Time expression "last year" is not updated to "the previous year".
• Option 4: Rajesh told Malini that they had not liked the dance the previous year.
• Incorrect reporting verb "told" (should be "tells").
• Tense unnecessarily changed to past perfect.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "explained" means to make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in detail or revealing relevant facts. (समझाना)
• Example: The professor explained the complex theory in simple terms for the students.
• The correct phrase is "explained the topic to him", which is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning. (उसने उसे विषय समझाया)
• Example: The teacher explained the topic to him so he could understand it better.
• Hence, the most appropriate option to improve the sentence is Option 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: Taught him the topic (उसे विषय पढ़ाया): Refers to the act of imparting knowledge or skills to someone.
• Example: The teacher taught him the topic during the lecture.
• Option 2: Told him the topic (उसे विषय बताया): Refers to informing or stating the topic without necessarily explaining it.
• Example: She told him the topic for the presentation but didn’t give details.
• Option 4: Explained to him the topic (उसने उसे विषय समझाया): Though similar, this phrase is less commonly used compared to "explained the topic to him," and is slightly less fluent in English.
• Example: The teacher explained to him the topic for better understanding.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: He asked me whether I had taken the medications.
• Key Conversions:
• "whether I had taken" becomes "Did you take"
• Indirect question "whether I had taken" is converted to direct question "Did you take."
• Pronoun "I" is changed to "you" to match direct speech.
• Verb "had taken" is changed to "take" to match simple past tense in direct questions.
• Reporting verb:
• Indirect: "asked"
• Converted to: "said," maintaining the questioning tone.
• Punctuation and Format:
• Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "Did" and ends with a question mark "?".
• Reporting clause follows the quoted speech, starting with a lowercase letter after the comma.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Whether you take the medications?"
• Incorrect phrasing: "Whether" is not used in direct speech questions.
• Option 3: "Did I take the medications?"
• Pronoun "I" is incorrect in context; should be "you" to match the speaker and listener roles.
• Option 4: "Did you took the medications?"
• Incorrect verb form: "took" should be "take" in simple past tense questions.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

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: "People believe that the company will launch the new product before the end of this fiscal year."
• To convert to passive voice: The phrase "People believe that" is transformed into "It is believed that" to maintain grammatical correctness.
• The rest of the sentence structure remains unchanged to retain the original meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The company believes to launch the product before the end of the fiscal year." – Incorrect because it changes the subject and meaning of the sentence.
• Option 2: "The new product is believed to be launched before the fiscal year ends." – Incorrect because it alters the tense and structure.
• Option 3: "It has been believed that the new product will launch this year." – Incorrect because it changes the tense and time frame.

The correct answer is 'for'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "for" is used to indicate the purpose or reason behind an action, which is appropriate in this context.
• The soldier laid down his life as a sacrifice for the nation, which makes "for" the correct choice.
• Options 1, 2, and 3 do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Complete Sentence: "The soldier laid down his life for the nation."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "to" is incorrect as it does not convey the intended meaning of sacrifice for the nation.
• Option 2: "by" is incorrect because it implies the means of an action, not the reason.
• Option 3: "with" is incorrect as it suggests accompaniment, which is not appropriate here.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. told me a lie.

Key Points

• The word "said" means to express in words or to speak something. (कहा)
• Example: He said he would meet me at the station.
• The word "told" means to inform someone about something or communicate specific information. (बताया)
• Example: She told me about her plans for the weekend.
• In the context of the sentence, "He said me a lie" is grammatically incorrect because "said" is not followed directly by an object. The correct form is "told me a lie" because "told" appropriately conveys the action of informing someone (me) about a lie.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. told me a lie.

Additional Information

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

• Option 2: said to me lie (मुझसे झूठ कहा): This is incorrect because "said to me lie" is not the right grammatical structure. The word "said" requires "to" when addressing someone, but "said to me lie" lacks proper phrasing.
• Example: Incorrect: He said to me lie.
• Option 3: told me lie (मुझे झूठ बताया): This is incorrect because "told me lie" is missing the article "a" before "lie." The correct structure should be "told me a lie."
• Example: Incorrect: She told me lie about the incident.
• Option 4: said lie (झूठ कहा): This is incorrect because "said lie" lacks the proper object or person being addressed. The sentence would be incomplete and grammatically incorrect.
• Example: Incorrect: He said lie about the situation.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'inside'.

• The correct word should be 'in', not 'inside'.
• The word 'inside' is used incorrectly in the context of the sentence. The correct phrasing would be 'The keys are in the table drawer.'

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'inside'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Keys - small metal objects used to open locks or start machines (चाबी)
• Drawer - a sliding, box-shaped storage compartment (दराज)
• Table - a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs (मेज़)

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 chef will prepare the meal by noon."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the meal" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "will prepare" to "will be prepared" (future simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the chef."
• Ensure the time phrase "by noon" remains at the end of the sentence for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "The chef will be prepared the meal." – Incorrect grammar and structure.
• Option 3: "The meal would be prepared by noon." – Incorrect tense (conditional, not future simple).
• Option 4: "The meal will prepared by the chef by noon." – Missing "be" in the passive construction.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "has" is the correct verb form that matches the singular subject "Each of the candidates." (है)
• Example: Each of the students has completed the assignment.
• The word "documents" refers to official papers or records. (दस्तावेज़)
• Example: Please ensure all your documents are submitted before the deadline.
• Hence, "has submitted his documents" is grammatically correct because "Each of the candidates" is a singular subject, requiring the singular verb "has" and the singular possessive pronoun "his".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Option 1: had submitted their document (दस्तावेज़ जमा कर चुके थे): Incorrect because "had submitted" implies past perfect tense, which requires a specific past context.
• Example: The candidates had submitted their documents before the deadline last week.
• Option 2: No substitution required (कोई प्रतिस्थापन आवश्यक नहीं): Incorrect because the verb "have" does not match the singular subject "Each of the candidates."
• Option 4: is submitted their documents (दस्तावेज़ जमा किए जा रहे हैं): Incorrect because "is submitted" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
• Example: The form is submitted electronically, not manually.

The correct answer is: Criticize.

Key Points

• The word "commend" means to praise someone or something in a formal or official way, or to express approval. (प्रशंसा करना)
• Example: The teacher commended the student for their excellent performance in the exam.
• "Criticize" refers to expressing disapproval of someone or something, pointing out their faults or shortcomings. (आलोचना करना)
• Example: The critic harshly criticized the movie for its weak storyline.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "commend" is "criticize".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Criticize.

Additional Information

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

• Praise (प्रशंसा): To express admiration or approval for someone or something.
• Example: She praised her team for their hard work and dedication.
• Approve (मंजूरी देना): To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory.
• Example: The manager approved the proposal after reviewing it thoroughly.
• Applaud (ताली बजाना या प्रशंसा करना): To show approval or praise by clapping hands or expressing admiration.
• Example: The audience applauded the performers for their outstanding act.