Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
It is university of excellence.
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Answer: (A) a
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The indefinite article a is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Although the word university starts with the vowel letter u, it is phonetically pronounced with the consonant sound /j/, sounding like yoo-niversity. Because the initial sound is a consonant sound rather than a vowel sound, the article a is grammatically correct in this context.
552English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
They have not had much time for social activities and I have not
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Answer: (B) either
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The adverb either is used at the end of a negative sentence to indicate that a previous negative statement also applies to another subject. Since the first part of the sentence uses the negative construction have not had, the second part must conclude with either to maintain grammatical agreement and express that the speaker also lacks time. This functions as the negative counterpart to using too or also in affirmative sentences.
553English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
Food was packed, and they , a merry, delighted party.
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Answer: (D) set off
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The phrasal verb set off means to begin a journey or a trip. In the sentence, the first clause uses the past tense was packed, indicating a sequence of events where the food was prepared before the group departed. The verb set remains the same in its past tense form, ensuring grammatical consistency. This specific expression is standard for describing the moment a group of people starts an excursion or travels toward a destination.
554English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
pull a fast one
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Answer: (B) play a trick
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The idiom pull a fast one means to deceive or play a trick on someone in a clever and unexpected way. It often refers to a situation where a person uses a quick maneuver or a dishonest tactic to gain an advantage or to escape a difficult situation without being noticed. The term likely originates from the idea of moving so quickly that the victim of the ruse does not perceive the deception as it occurs.
555English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
grease the palm
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Answer: (D) bribe
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The idiom grease the palm is a metaphorical expression used to describe the act of giving a bribe to someone, typically an official, to secure a favor or speed up a process. The phrase suggests that by applying money like grease or lubricant to a person's hand, you make the wheels of bureaucracy or decision-making turn more smoothly and quickly in your favor. It implies a secret or illicit transaction where financial incentive is used to influence conduct or bypass standard procedures.
556English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
turn turtle
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Answer: (C) over-turn
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The idiom turn turtle means to capsize or flip upside down, typically used in reference to boats, ships, or vehicles. The expression originates from the physical predicament of a turtle that has been flipped onto its back; because of the shape of its shell, the animal becomes helpless and unable to right itself. In figurative and literal usage, the phrase describes a complete overturning or inversion of an object.
557English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Action that is likely to make people very angry
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Answer: (D) Inflammatory
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The word inflammatory is used to describe speech, writing, or actions that are intended to provoke strong emotions, particularly anger, hostility, or passion. In a social or political context, inflammatory behavior or language is designed to incite a crowd or stir up a violent reaction, effectively metaphorical to setting a situation on fire.
558English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics.
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Answer: (C) Cartoon
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A cartoon is a visual representation or drawing that uses humor, satire, and caricature to comment on contemporary issues, public figures, or political developments. In journalism, these are specifically known as editorial or political cartoons, designed to influence public opinion or provide a critical perspective on the news of the day through a single, impactful image.
559English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Act of mercy killing
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Answer: (B) Euthanasia
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Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering. The term is derived from the Greek words eu, meaning well or good, and thanatos, meaning death, literally translating to a good death. It is commonly known as mercy killing because it is performed to terminate the life of an individual suffering from an incurable or terminal medical condition, or an irreversible and painful disease, in a relatively painless way. In a medical context, it is usually administered to patients who have no hope of recovery and are experiencing extreme physical distress.
560English Comprehension
Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such as Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends, and another at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo- Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language, which later became English. Other Germanic languages include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains French- derived words after it was ruled by French- speaking kings following the Norman Conquest.
English also included French words the Norman Conquest
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Answer: (A) after
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The Norman Conquest of 1066 led to a significant period of French rule in England. According to the text, the English language began to incorporate French-derived words because it was ruled by French-speaking kings following this event. Therefore, the inclusion of these words into the English vocabulary happened chronologically after the Norman Conquest took place and the subsequent administration was established. This linguistic evolution marks the transition from Old English to Middle English, driven by the social and political changes that followed the victory of William the Conqueror.
561English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
They "have had a" real good time.
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Answer: (C) have had a really
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The sentence requires an adverb to modify the adjective good. In standard English, really is the adverbial form used to intensify an adjective, whereas real is itself an adjective. Since good describes the noun time, the word modifying good must be the adverb really. The inclusion of the indefinite article a is necessary because time is used here as a singular countable noun, necessitating the structure of article followed by adverb and then adjective.
562English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
"Electricity has modernized" the march of modern events.
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Answer: (A) revolutionised
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The term revolutionised is the most appropriate choice because it signifies a complete and radical change in the nature or structure of something. While electricity is a hallmark of modernity, saying it modernized modern events is tautological. In the context of the march of events, electricity acted as a catalyst that fundamentally altered the trajectory of human history, industrial production, and daily life, making revolutionised the most precise and impactful verb to describe this transformative effect.
563English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
"The sales boy" told the consumer not to touch the products on display.
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Answer: (C) customer
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The word customer is the most appropriate term to describe a person who is browsing or purchasing items in a retail store or business environment. While the term consumer refers to the final user who utilizes a product, customer specifically denotes the individual interacting with the sales staff and the products on display within a shop. In a commercial setting involving a salesperson and products, customer is the standard and more precise designation for the person being addressed.
564English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Please make it a point "to" send the letter at my address.
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Answer: (B) to
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The expression make it a point is an idiomatic phrase meaning to ensure that something is done or to perform an action deliberately. This idiom is followed by a to-infinitive, where to acts as the required marker for the base verb send. Additionally, in standard English usage, the verb send is paired with the preposition to when indicating the destination or recipient of an object. Therefore, to is the appropriate word to link the idiomatic expression to the action and to correctly specify the direction of the delivery toward the intended address.
565English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
"Sunil and I" helped to sell tickets.
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Answer: (D) No improvement
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The phrase Sunil and I serves as the compound subject of the sentence. In English grammar, pronouns used in the subject position must be in the subjective case, also known as the nominative case. The first-person singular pronoun in the subjective case is I. A reliable way to verify the correct case in a compound subject is to isolate the pronoun; the sentence I helped to sell tickets is grammatically correct, whereas using an objective pronoun would be incorrect in this context. Because the original sentence uses the proper case for its grammatical function, the construction is correct as written.
566English Comprehension
To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk just as (s)he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does. Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in speaking a language is to listen.
One of the activities of a child before it is even born is
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Answer: (B) listening
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The passage highlights that the primary strategy for language acquisition is listening. It explicitly states that a child has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. This indicates that auditory engagement begins prenatally, occurring before the child develops the capacity to understand specific words at six months or speak at nine months.
567English Comprehension
To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk just as (s)he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does. Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in speaking a language is to listen.
It is necessary for one to the language before (s)he writes in that language.
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Answer: (C) speak
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The passage explicitly states that in order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. The text describes the natural progression of language acquisition where a child first listens, then develops the ability to speak naturally before eventually learning to read and write. According to the author, speaking is the primary form of knowing a language and acts as the necessary foundation for literacy skills.
568English Comprehension
To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk just as (s)he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does. Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in speaking a language is to listen.
Multi- lingualism means
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Answer: (A) speaking more than one language
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According to the passage, multilingualism is the phenomenon where a child grows up speaking more than one language. This typically occurs when multiple languages are used within the child's immediate environment, such as the home and the neighborhood. The text clarifies that a child can acquire these languages naturally before formal schooling begins, emphasizing that the ability to speak more than one language is what defines being multilingual in this context.
569English Comprehension
To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk just as (s)he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does. Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in speaking a language is to listen.
A child has been ever since it was born
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Answer: (D) listening
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According to the passage, listening is the primary and initial stage of language acquisition that begins from the moment a child is born, and even slightly before that. While a child only begins to understand words at six months and speak at nine months, the process of listening is continuous from birth, serving as the essential first strategy for eventually learning to speak.
570English Comprehension
To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk just as (s)he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does. Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in speaking a language is to listen.
To know a language one must be able to?
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Answer: (A) Speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child.
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The passage defines knowing a language primarily as the ability to speak it. It explicitly states that to know a language is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child does. The text emphasizes that speaking is a natural development that occurs before formal schooling and before learning to read or write. It highlights that while one can speak a language without being able to read or write it, the foundational step of knowing a language is the oral competency acquired through listening and natural growth during early childhood.
571English Comprehension
Some languages are used by a few people. Others, such as Mandarin Chinese and English, are spoken by millions. Many people speak two or more languages. They may use one language at home with family and friends, and another at work or school. Regional variations of language are known as dialects. The Anglo- Saxons, who conquered Britain at the end of the Roman Empire, spoke a Germanic language, which later became English. Other Germanic languages include Danish, Dutch, German and Swedish. English also contains French- derived words after it was ruled by French- speaking kings following the Norman Conquest.
is part of a Germanic language.
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Answer: (C) English
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The passage explicitly states that the Anglo-Saxons spoke a Germanic language which later became English. This identifies English as a language belonging to the Germanic family, sharing common linguistic roots with other languages such as Danish, Dutch, German, and Swedish. While English evolved to include many French-derived words following the Norman Conquest, its core grammatical structure and ancestral origins remain firmly within the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language group.
572English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word
SOOTHE
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Answer: (D) AGITATE
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The word soothe means to exert a calming or soothing influence, or to relieve and ease pain and distress. In direct contrast, agitate means to trouble the mind or feelings of someone, or to disturb and stir up a person or situation. While soothing involves pacifying and bringing tranquility, agitating involves provoking, unsettling, or causing excitement and turbulence, making it the appropriate opposite.
573English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
DEVASTATION
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Answer: (A) DESTRUCTION
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Devastation refers to severe and widespread damage or the total ruin of something, often caused by natural disasters, war, or deliberate acts. It signifies the state of being decayed or demolished beyond use. Destruction is the most accurate synonym as it also describes the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. Both words are used interchangeably to describe catastrophic loss or the act of laying waste to a place or object.
574English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
An exact copy
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Answer: (A) Facsimile
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The term facsimile refers to an exact copy or reproduction of a document, manuscript, or piece of artwork. It is derived from the Latin phrase fac simile, meaning make similar. A facsimile aims to be as identical as possible to the original in terms of scale, color, and condition, often used in archival and historical contexts to preserve and study rare materials without risking damage to the original.
575English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
To give money to agents for sales.
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Answer: (B) Commission
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Commission is the specific term for the financial remuneration paid to an agent or salesperson in exchange for facilitating or completing a sales transaction. This payment is typically calculated as a percentage of the total revenue or profit generated from the sale, serving as a direct compensation method for the agent's role in the business exchange.
576English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A person who is working in the same institution.
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Answer: (D) Colleague
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The term colleague refers to a person with whom one works in the same profession, business, or organization. Derived from the Latin word collega, meaning a partner or associate in office, it specifically denotes an individual who holds a similar rank or serves in the same institution as another. It is the standard professional designation for a coworker within a shared workplace environment.
577English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Cat- nap
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Answer: (D) Short sleep
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The idiom cat-nap refers to a very brief and light sleep, typically taken during the day. It is derived from the observation of cats, which frequently sleep for short intervals rather than in one continuous long period. Such a nap is intended to provide a quick burst of rest or refreshment without the person entering into a deep or prolonged state of slumber.
578English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To pull a long face
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Answer: (C) Looked sad
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The idiom to pull a long face signifies adopting a facial expression that conveys sadness, disappointment, or dissatisfaction. The origin of the phrase lies in the physical elongation of the face that occurs when the corners of the mouth droop and the jaw hangs low during moments of sorrow or unhappiness. It is commonly used to describe someone who is visibly upset or sulking.
579English Comprehension
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Fit her like a glove.
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Answer: (D) Perfectly
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The idiom fit like a glove is used to describe something that fits exactly or perfectly. It originates from the fact that a glove is designed to conform precisely to the shape and size of the hand. When applied to clothing or other situations, it signifies that the item is the correct size or that a person is exceptionally well-suited for a specific role or task.
580English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
Health is too important to be
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Answer: (C) neglected
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The sentence uses the too to structure, which indicates that the quality of being important is so high that the subsequent action should not happen. In the context of well-being, neglected is the most appropriate term as it means failing to care for something properly or ignoring its significance. Since health is a fundamental asset for life, it requires constant attention and cannot be ignored or overlooked.
581English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
I am this crime.
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Answer: (B) innocent of
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In English grammar, the adjective innocent is conventionally paired with the preposition of when referring to a specific offense or charge. This fixed prepositional phrase is used to indicate that a person is not guilty of a particular act. The resulting sentence, I am innocent of this crime, follows standard idiomatic usage to express a lack of legal or moral responsibility for a deed.
582English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
I was paying the toll tax.
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Answer: (C) exempted from
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The phrase exempted from is the standard legal and administrative term used to indicate that a person or entity has been officially granted relief or immunity from an obligation, such as a tax, duty, or fee. In the context of a toll tax, which is a compulsory payment for the use of specific infrastructure, being exempted from means having a formal authorization or legal right not to pay the amount that others are required to pay. This term specifically applies to situations where a rule or requirement exists but an exception is made for certain individuals or groups.
583English Comprehension
One part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week (C)/ No error (D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The error is in the first part of the sentence because the verb used is semantically incorrect when referring to clothing. In English grammar, the verb wear is specifically utilized for garments, accessories, or items carried on the body. Since trousers are a piece of clothing, the sentence should employ the past tense wore instead of used to indicate that the subject had the garment on for the specified duration. The verb use typically refers to employing an object as a tool or for a specific functional purpose, whereas wear denotes the act of having clothes on one's person.
584English Comprehension
One part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
He has made a mistake (A)/ of which (B) / I am certain (C) / No error (D)
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Answer: (D) D
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The sentence is grammatically accurate and follows formal English conventions. The adjective certain is idiomatically paired with the preposition of when expressing conviction about a specific noun or situation. In this construction, the preposition is correctly positioned before the relative pronoun which to refer back to the antecedent noun mistake. The entire phrase of which I am certain functions as a relative clause modifying the mistake. Since the subject-verb agreement in he has made is correct and the prepositional usage matches the requirements of the adjective certain, there are no grammatical errors in the sentence.
585English Comprehension
One part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
He was not allowed (A) / for the teacher (B) / to read in a low voice (C) / no error (D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The error lies in the use of the preposition in part B. In passive voice constructions, the agent who performs the action is introduced using the preposition by. The verb phrase was not allowed is the passive form of did not allow. To indicate that the teacher is the authority figure who denied permission, the preposition for must be replaced with by. The correct grammatical structure for this sentence is he was not allowed by the teacher to read in a low voice.
586English Comprehension
My mom grew up in a traditional Chinese family in which open expressions of love were never encouraged. When she had me and my three siblings, she treated us with the same hard hand. It was not that she was a slave driver or anything, but she never openly showed affection. Instead, she demonstrated that she cared in more practical ways.
My parents couldn't have been more different emotionally. My dad is a really open- hearted person who constantly showers us with hugs and kisses no matter the occasion. After much persuasion from him, my mother did try to change, but it was clear that she never felt quite right expressing her emotions. Eventually, she reverted to her old self.
The difference between my parents was never starker than whenever I brought home good test results from school. My dad would practically jump with joy, offering warm and affectionate words of congratulations, and my mother? "Ah, good, good" she would typically say with a tense smile etched on her face. "Do better next time, OK?"
I tried not to hold a grudge against her for being so reserved. That was just her way. I reasoned.
Why did the narrator not bear a grudge against her mother?
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Answer: (A) She felt that her mother had that kind of nature
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The narrator concludes that her mother's reserved behavior and lack of open affection were simply an inherent part of her personality and upbringing. By stating that her mother's reaction was just her way, the narrator acknowledges that this emotional distance was a natural trait rather than a personal slight. This understanding allowed the narrator to accept her mother's practical demonstrations of care without feeling the need to hold a grudge.
587English Comprehension
My mom grew up in a traditional Chinese family in which open expressions of love were never encouraged. When she had me and my three siblings, she treated us with the same hard hand. It was not that she was a slave driver or anything, but she never openly showed affection. Instead, she demonstrated that she cared in more practical ways.
My parents couldn't have been more different emotionally. My dad is a really open- hearted person who constantly showers us with hugs and kisses no matter the occasion. After much persuasion from him, my mother did try to change, but it was clear that she never felt quite right expressing her emotions. Eventually, she reverted to her old self.
The difference between my parents was never starker than whenever I brought home good test results from school. My dad would practically jump with joy, offering warm and affectionate words of congratulations, and my mother? "Ah, good, good" she would typically say with a tense smile etched on her face. "Do better next time, OK?"
I tried not to hold a grudge against her for being so reserved. That was just her way. I reasoned.
The narrator's mother reverted to her old self because
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Answer: (B) she did not feel comfortable in revealing her emotions
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The text indicates that the mother grew up in a traditional Chinese family where open expressions of love were discouraged, leading her to adopt a reserved emotional style. Although she made an attempt to change her behavior due to her husband's persuasion, the narrator observes that she never felt quite right or at ease when trying to express her emotions openly. Her return to her old self was a direct result of this internal discomfort and the fact that external displays of affection felt unnatural to her.
588English Comprehension
My mom grew up in a traditional Chinese family in which open expressions of love were never encouraged. When she had me and my three siblings, she treated us with the same hard hand. It was not that she was a slave driver or anything, but she never openly showed affection. Instead, she demonstrated that she cared in more practical ways.
My parents couldn't have been more different emotionally. My dad is a really open- hearted person who constantly showers us with hugs and kisses no matter the occasion. After much persuasion from him, my mother did try to change, but it was clear that she never felt quite right expressing her emotions. Eventually, she reverted to her old self.
The difference between my parents was never starker than whenever I brought home good test results from school. My dad would practically jump with joy, offering warm and affectionate words of congratulations, and my mother? "Ah, good, good" she would typically say with a tense smile etched on her face. "Do better next time, OK?"
I tried not to hold a grudge against her for being so reserved. That was just her way. I reasoned.
The narrator's mother didn't appreciate the narrator's results because
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Answer: (C) she wasn't very expressive
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The passage indicates that the mother was raised in a traditional Chinese family where open expressions of love and emotion were discouraged. As a result, she grew up to be emotionally reserved and never felt quite right expressing her feelings openly, even after attempts to change. The narrator describes her reaction to the test results as typical of her personality, noting that she never openly showed affection and instead demonstrated her care through practical ways. Her subdued response was a manifestation of her inability to be expressive rather than a lack of appreciation for the narrator's academic success.
589English Comprehension
My mom grew up in a traditional Chinese family in which open expressions of love were never encouraged. When she had me and my three siblings, she treated us with the same hard hand. It was not that she was a slave driver or anything, but she never openly showed affection. Instead, she demonstrated that she cared in more practical ways.
My parents couldn't have been more different emotionally. My dad is a really open- hearted person who constantly showers us with hugs and kisses no matter the occasion. After much persuasion from him, my mother did try to change, but it was clear that she never felt quite right expressing her emotions. Eventually, she reverted to her old self.
The difference between my parents was never starker than whenever I brought home good test results from school. My dad would practically jump with joy, offering warm and affectionate words of congratulations, and my mother? "Ah, good, good" she would typically say with a tense smile etched on her face. "Do better next time, OK?"
I tried not to hold a grudge against her for being so reserved. That was just her way. I reasoned.
How is the narrator's dad different from her mother?
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Answer: (B) He expresses his feelings openly
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The passage describes the narrator's father as an open-hearted person who constantly showers his children with hugs and kisses. Unlike the mother, who grew up in a traditional environment where open expressions of love were discouraged and remained reserved, the father is depicted as someone who communicates his emotions freely. This is further illustrated by his enthusiastic reaction to the narrator's good test results, where he jumps with joy and offers warm, affectionate words of congratulations, contrasting sharply with the mother's tense and restrained response.
590English Comprehension
My mom grew up in a traditional Chinese family in which open expressions of love were never encouraged. When she had me and my three siblings, she treated us with the same hard hand. It was not that she was a slave driver or anything, but she never openly showed affection. Instead, she demonstrated that she cared in more practical ways.
My parents couldn't have been more different emotionally. My dad is a really open- hearted person who constantly showers us with hugs and kisses no matter the occasion. After much persuasion from him, my mother did try to change, but it was clear that she never felt quite right expressing her emotions. Eventually, she reverted to her old self.
The difference between my parents was never starker than whenever I brought home good test results from school. My dad would practically jump with joy, offering warm and affectionate words of congratulations, and my mother? "Ah, good, good" she would typically say with a tense smile etched on her face. "Do better next time, OK?"
I tried not to hold a grudge against her for being so reserved. That was just her way. I reasoned.
Why was the narrator's mother not expressive of her love?
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Answer: (D) The tradition at her home didn't allow her.
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The narrator explicitly states that the mother grew up in a traditional Chinese family where open expressions of love were never encouraged. This upbringing established a behavioral pattern that she carried into her own parenting. Because her childhood environment discouraged outward displays of affection, she viewed emotional reserve as the norm and struggled to express love through hugs or kisses, even when encouraged to do so later in life. Her behavior was a direct reflection of the values and habits instilled by her family's tradition during her formative years.
591English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
"Both of us had" a different opinion about it.
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Answer: (B) Each of us had
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The pronoun each is used to refer to every individual in a group of two or more, emphasizing them as separate units rather than a collective whole. In this sentence, the use of the adjective different implies that the opinions held by the two individuals were distinct from one another. Using each of us had correctly highlights this individuality, signifying that every person involved possessed their own unique viewpoint. This creates a logical alignment between the subject and the predicate, as the focus is on the separate nature of the opinions held.
592English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
The trade union is "hell bent at" getting its demands fulfilled
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Answer: (C) hell bent on
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The idiomatic expression hell-bent on is the standard English phrase used to describe someone who is stubbornly determined or recklessly intent on achieving a specific goal. Grammatically, the adjective hell-bent is conventionally paired with the preposition on, followed by a gerund or a noun phrase. In the given sentence, hell bent on correctly modifies the trade union's firm and unwavering commitment to getting its demands fulfilled. Other prepositions do not form a recognized idiom with this adjective.
593English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
The police had "to break the" door to get in
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Answer: (C) to break down
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The phrasal verb break down means to force something open, such as a door or a barrier, usually by hitting it or using physical force. In the context of police or emergency services entering a building, break down the door is the standard idiomatic expression used to describe forcing entry through a locked or barred door. While breaking a door implies causing damage, breaking down a door specifically refers to the act of dismantling the obstacle to gain access, making it the most appropriate choice for the sentence.
594English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given to the quoted part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and in case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
"The plane landed" and shot towards the airport
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Answer: (A) taxied
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The verb taxied is the specific aviation term used to describe the movement of an aircraft on the ground under its own power. In the sequence of flight operations, after an airplane completes its landing roll on the runway, it must travel along designated paths known as taxiways to reach the terminal, gate, or hangar. This controlled movement is technically referred to as taxiing. Using this term provides the precise vocabulary required for the context of an aircraft navigating the airport grounds immediately following a landing.
595English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PANACEA
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Answer: (B) CURE-ALL
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The word panacea is derived from the Greek words pan, meaning all, and akos, meaning remedy. It refers to a universal remedy or a solution that is intended to cure all diseases or solve all problems and difficulties. In both medical and figurative contexts, it is synonymous with a cure-all, representing a single fix for any variety of complex issues or ailments.
596English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word
DETEST
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Answer: (C) ADORE
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The word detest means to dislike someone or something intensely or to feel a strong sense of loathing and hatred. Conversely, adore means to love, admire, or respect someone deeply, or to have a very strong affection and liking for something. Therefore, adore represents the exact opposite emotional sentiment to detest.
597English Comprehension
Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
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Answer: (A) Debilitate
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The word debilitate is correctly spelled according to standard English orthography. Derived from the Latin word debilitatus, the past participle of debilitare meaning to weaken, it is used to describe the action of making someone or something weak or infirm. The word follows the common prefix de- followed by bilis, meaning strength, and the suffix -ate, which forms a verb indicating an action or process.
598English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
What a ______ holiday!
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Answer: (B) memorable
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The adjective memorable is used to describe an event, person, or experience that is worth remembering or easy to remember because it is special, very good, or unusual. In the context of an exclamatory sentence expressing appreciation for a vacation, it signifies that the holiday was highly enjoyable and left a lasting positive impression. It is a common linguistic collocation to refer to a pleasant or significant trip as a memorable holiday.
599English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
Many important projects have reached the final stage of .
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Answer: (D) implementation
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In the context of project management and administrative cycles, implementation refers to the execution phase where plans and designs are put into actual practice. The phrase final stage of implementation is a standard colocation used to describe the concluding period of the execution process, indicating that the project is nearing completion and moving toward its operational phase.
600English Comprehension
Four alternatives are suggested, choose the correct alternative.
______ you live long!
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Answer: (B) May
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The sentence is an optative sentence used to express a wish, prayer, or blessing. In English grammar, the modal verb May is conventionally used at the beginning of such sentences to convey a formal desire or hope for someone's well-being. This structure follows the pattern May + Subject + Verb (base form), which is the standard way to formulate a blessing such as May you live long! or May God bless you!
