English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is: Option 4 (Agitate).

Key Points

• The word "Quell" means to suppress, subdue, or put an end to something, typically by force or authority. It implies calming or pacifying a situation. (शांत करना, दबाना)
• Example: The government took swift action to quell the protests in the city.
• "Agitate" means to disturb, provoke, or create unrest in a situation. It is the direct opposite of "quell," as it implies stirring up or inciting tension. (उत्तेजित करना)
• Example: The speaker’s inflammatory remarks served to agitate the crowd further.
• Hence, we can infer that the antonym of 'quell' is 'agitate'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 (Agitate).

Additional Information

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

• Suppress (दबाना): To forcibly put an end to something or prevent it from being expressed.
• Example: The dictator used the military to suppress the uprising.
• Calm (शांत): A state of tranquility or peace.
• Example: The yoga session helped her remain calm under pressure.
• Silence (चुप्पी): The absence of sound or noise; muting something.
• Example: The teacher asked the students for complete silence during the exam.

The correct answer is: Option 4 (Peak).

Key Points

• The word "Pinnacle" refers to the highest point of achievement or success; it can also mean the topmost part of a structure or mountain. (शिखर)
• Example: Winning the Nobel Prize is considered the pinnacle of a scientist's career.
• "Peak" refers to the highest point, either literally (like a mountain peak) or metaphorically, signifying the zenith of a career, life, or achievement. (चोटी)
• Example: He reached the peak of his career when he became the CEO of the company.
• Hence, "Pinnacle" and "Peak" are synonyms as both signify the top or highest point.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 (Peak).

Additional Information

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

• Base (आधार): The lowest part or foundation of something.
• Example: The base of the mountain was surrounded by dense forests.
• Decline (पतन): A gradual decrease or deterioration in quality, importance, or power.
• Example: The company's profits showed a sharp decline over the last quarter.
• Bottom (नीचे या तल): The lowest part or point of something.
• Example: He searched for his keys at the bottom of the drawer.

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• To convert a sentence from passive voice to active voice, identify the subject performing the action (in this case, "the shopkeeper").
• The passive voice sentence is: "The groceries are delivered to the house by the shopkeeper every evening."
• In the active voice, the subject "the shopkeeper" comes first, followed by the verb "delivers" and the object "the groceries."
• Time phrase ("every evening") is retained at the end for clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Correct Sentence: "The shopkeeper delivers the groceries to the house every evening."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "The groceries were delivered to the house by the shopkeeper." – Incorrect tense (past tense).
• Option 3: "The shopkeeper had delivered the groceries to the house." – Incorrect tense (past perfect).
• Option 4: "The groceries are being delivered to the house every evening." – Incorrect structure (present continuous passive).

The correct answer is Option 1.

 

Key Points

• The paragraph begins by introducing the Renaissance as a transformative era that challenges the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Sentence 4 is the first sentence as it sets the context and introduces the Renaissance:
• "The Renaissance ushered in a new era that questioned the monopoly of the Roman Catholic Church on knowledge and spiritual guidance."
• Sentence 2 follows as it elaborates on the Renaissance's influence on secularism and individualism:
• "It encouraged the growth of secularism and individualism, drawing inspiration from the classical works of ancient Greece and Rome."
• Sentence 1 is the third sentence because it highlights the role of key scientific advancements in challenging established views:
• "The advancements in science led by figures like Copernicus, Galileo and Descartes also questioned its established views of the universe."
• Sentence 3 is the fourth as it connects the invention of the printing press to the spread of literacy and individual thinking:
• "The invention of the printing press further accelerated this shift, making books more accessible and promoting literacy and individual thinking."
• The correct sequence is 4-2-1-3.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error.
• When using "neither...nor," the verb must agree with the subject closest to it.
• In this case, the subject "his brothers" is plural, so the verb should also be plural.
• The incorrect verb "is" should be replaced with "are" to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "Neither Ram nor his brothers are reliable."

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• The error lies in the use of the verb "saw" in the sentence.
• The verb "saw" is the past tense of "see," but the sentence uses "has," which indicates the need for the past participle form.
• The correct past participle of "see" is "seen."
• Thus, the phrase "He has saw" should be corrected to "He has seen."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "He has seen the movie three times already."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The error lies in the phrase "junior than."
• Words like "junior," "senior," "superior," and "inferior" are followed by "to" instead of "than."
• The correct phrase should be "junior to."
• Thus, the error is located in part 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "She is junior to me."

The correct answer is 'of'.

 

Key Points

• The preposition "of" is used to indicate fear or apprehension towards something.
• In this context, the subject "He" is expressing fear towards "snakes", making "of" the most appropriate choice.
• Options 1, 3, and 4 are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Complete Sentence: "He is afraid of snakes."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "to" is incorrect because "afraid" is not followed by "to" in this context.
• Option 3: "with" is incorrect as it does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• Option 4: "for" is incorrect because it conveys a different meaning, unrelated to fear.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Endure something painful.

Key Points

• The idiom "Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is unavoidable. (कठिन परिस्थिति को सहन करना)
• Example: He decided to bite the bullet and accept the job offer, even though it meant relocating to a new city.
• "Endure" refers to the ability to tolerate or withstand something unpleasant or difficult. (सहन करना)
• Example: She endured the long hours of study to achieve her dreams.
• Hence, the idiom "Bite the bullet" aligns with the meaning of enduring something painful or difficult.

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: Make a bold plan (साहसी योजना बनाना) - This means to come up with a daring or courageous plan.
• Example: The team made a bold plan to climb the highest mountain peak.
• Option 3: Speak without thinking (सोचे बिना बोलना) - This refers to speaking impulsively without considering the consequences.
• Example: He often gets into trouble because he speaks without thinking.
• Option 4: Tell a secret (राज़ बताना) - This means to reveal confidential or private information.
• Example: She accidentally told a secret that she had promised to keep.

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: "The manager will approve the application."
• To convert to passive voice: Place the object "the application" at the beginning.
• Change the active verb form "will approve" to "will be approved" (future simple passive).
• Add the preposition "by" followed by the original subject "the manager."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "The application will be approved by the manager."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "The application has been approved." – Incorrect tense (present perfect passive).
• Option 3: "The application was being approved." – Incorrect tense (past continuous passive).
• Option 4: "The application is approved by the manager." – Incorrect tense (present simple passive).

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• Indirect Speech: They said that they had already completed their homework.
• Key Conversions:
• "they had already completed" becomes "we have already completed"
• The past perfect tense "had already completed" is converted to present perfect tense "have already completed" in direct speech.
• Pronoun "they" is changed to "we" to reflect the perspective of the speaker.
• Possessive pronoun "their" is changed to "our" to match the speaker's point of view.
• Punctuation:
• Direct speech is enclosed within quotation marks.
• Starts with a capital letter "We" and ends with a period "." inside the quotation marks.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "We already completed their homework."
• Incorrect possessive pronoun "their" instead of "our."
• Tense "already completed" is past simple, which is incorrect in direct speech here.
• Option 2: "We have completed our homework."
• Missing the word "already," which changes the meaning slightly.
• Option 3: "We have already completed homework of ours."
• Awkward phrasing with "homework of ours" instead of "our homework."

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of both "more" and "smarter" together, which results in redundancy.
• The word "smarter" is already a comparative adjective and does not need the word "more" before it.
• The correct sentence should use either "more smart" or simply "smarter."
• Thus, the error is located in Option 2 of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "She is smarter than her sister."

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

 

Key Points

• The sentence begins with the subject, "The manager," which is correctly indicated by part (D).
• Following the subject, "asked him" (DB) continues the logical flow, forming the action of the sentence.
• The next part, "to submit," (DBA) specifies what the person is being asked to do.
• Ending with "the report" (DBAC) completes the sentence by stating what the action is about.

Correct sentence: The manager asked him to submit the report.

Therefore, the correct answer is DBAC.

 

Additional Information

• Option 2 (BACD): This option starts with "asked him to submit the manager," which is grammatically incorrect and changes the intended meaning.
• Option 3 (DBCA): This option starts with "The manager the report asked him to submit," which disrupts the logical flow of the sentence.
• Option 4 (DCAB): This option starts with "The manager to submit asked him the report," which creates a fragmented and confusing sentence structure.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Surveliance'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Surveillance'.
• The word 'Surveillance' is a noun which means 'close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal'. (निगरानी)
• For Example -
• The police kept the suspect under constant surveillance.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Surveliance'.

Additional Information

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

• Aberration - a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one (विचलन)
• Discrepancy - an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts (असंगति)
• Insurmountable - too great to be overcome (अजेय)

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The word containing an error is 'to' in the sentence.

• The correct phrase should be 'She arrived at the office early this morning.'
• The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point or location, while 'to' is incorrect in this context.
• For Example -
• She arrived at the station just in time for the train.
• He arrived at the restaurant before everyone else.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'to'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the usage of the other words in the sentence -

• Arrived - past tense of 'arrive,' meaning to reach a destination (पहुँचना)
• Office - a place where people work (कार्यालय)
• Morning - the early part of the day before noon (सुबह)

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The correct spelling of the word is 'Odyssey'.

• An 'Odyssey' refers to 'a long adventurous journey'.
• The word 'Odyssey' is a noun derived from the epic poem attributed to Homer, which chronicles the adventurous journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War.
• For Example -
• The family embarked on an odyssey across Europe, exploring different cultures and landscapes.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Odyssey' (Option 2).

The correct answer is 'Into'.

 

Key Points

• The phrase "looked into" means to investigate or examine something carefully, which fits the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 

Complete Sentence: "The police looked into the matter."

 

Additional Information

• Option 2: "for" is incorrect because "looked for" means to search for something, not to investigate.
• Option 3: "by" is incorrect because "looked by" does not make sense in this context.
• Option 4: "at" is incorrect because "looked at" means to direct one’s gaze towards something, which is not the intended meaning here.

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 passive voice, the sentence is: "The letters were delivered by the postman."
• To convert to active voice: Place the subject "the postman" at the beginning.
• Change the passive verb form "were delivered" to its active form "delivered" (past simple active).
• Ensure the object "the letters" remains at the end of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "The postman delivered the letters."

The correct answer is: Assault.

Key Points

• The word "storm" in the given sentence does not refer to a weather phenomenon but metaphorically implies a sudden and aggressive attack or assault. (आक्रमण)
• Example: The castle was taken by storm by the invading army, leaving no chance for defense.
• "Assault" means a sudden and violent attack, often to seize control or gain dominance. (हमला)
• Example: The enemy launched an assault on the fort, catching the defenders off guard.
• Hence, the word "storm" in this context is appropriately associated with the term "assault."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Assault.

Additional Information

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

• Tornado (बवंडर): A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
• Example: The tornado caused widespread damage across the village.
• Rain (बारिश): Water droplets falling from the sky due to condensation of atmospheric moisture.
• Example: The rain brought relief after days of scorching heat.
• Breeze (मंद हवा): A gentle wind or air movement.
• Example: She enjoyed the cool evening breeze while sitting on the porch.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The idiom "Not one's cup of tea" means something that one does not like or enjoy. (पसंद नहीं)
• Example: Watching horror movies is not my cup of tea; I prefer romantic comedies.
• "Something disliked" refers to anything that is not preferred or liked by someone. (अप्रिय)
• Example: Cooking elaborate meals every day is something disliked by many people who have busy schedules.
• Hence, the meaning of the idiom "Not one's cup of tea" aligns with "Something disliked".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Impossible task (असंभव कार्य): Something that cannot be done or achieved.
• Example: Climbing Mount Everest without training is an impossible task.
• Very easy (बहुत आसान): Something that requires little to no effort.
• Example: Solving basic math problems is very easy for most students.
• Something enjoyable (कुछ सुखद): Something that gives pleasure or satisfaction.
• Example: Listening to music is something enjoyable for me after a long day.