Out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Epidemic
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Answer: (C) Limited
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An epidemic refers to a disease or condition that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of individuals within a population or community at the same time, signifying an extensive and widespread occurrence. In contrast, the word limited describes something that is restricted in size, scope, or extent. Therefore, while an epidemic represents a broad and expanding reach, limited denotes a state of being confined or narrow, making it an appropriate antonym.
502English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To have at one's fingertips
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Answer: (C) Recall of factual information at one's command
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The idiom to have at one's fingertips refers to having information or knowledge readily available for immediate use or recall. It describes a state where a person has mastered a particular subject so thoroughly that they do not need to look up details or consult external sources; instead, they can access the required facts or data from memory as easily as using their own fingers. This command over information allows for quick decision-making and efficient communication, as the necessary details are always at the person's disposal.
503English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To not have a clue
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Answer: (D) To not know about something
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The idiom to not have a clue signifies that a person is completely ignorant or lacks any knowledge or information regarding a particular situation, subject, or problem. It originates from the word clew, which referred to a ball of thread used to navigate out of a labyrinth; thus, having no clue implies being lost or without any direction or understanding of how to proceed or what the facts are. In common usage, it describes someone who is totally uninformed or bewildered about a specific matter.
504English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
Since when (have to start) a business been so easy?
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Answer: (C) has starting
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The sentence requires a gerund phrase to act as the singular subject. The phrase starting a business functions as the subject of the sentence, and since gerund phrases are grammatically singular, they must be paired with the singular auxiliary verb has. This creates a present perfect interrogative structure where the auxiliary verb precedes the subject. Therefore, has starting correctly completes the sentence to form Since when has starting a business been so easy?
505English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
Those films (being) made now.
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Answer: (C) are being
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The subject Those films is plural, which necessitates the use of a plural auxiliary verb. The presence of the adverb now indicates that the action is currently in progress, requiring the present continuous tense. In the passive voice, the present continuous is formed by using the appropriate form of the verb to be (am/is/are) followed by being and the past participle of the main verb. For a plural subject in this context, are being is the grammatically correct construction to complete the sentence.
506English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
A small makeshift stage (was construct) with a red curtain for a backdrop.
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Answer: (B) was constructed
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The sentence requires the passive voice because the subject, a small makeshift stage, is the receiver of the action rather than the performer. In English grammar, the passive voice construction for a singular subject in the past tense follows the pattern of subject plus was plus the past participle (V3) of the verb. Therefore, the verb construct must be changed to its past participle form, constructed, to correctly indicate that the stage was built or created by someone.
507English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Protection of or authority over someone
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Answer: (B) Tutelage
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Tutelage is derived from the Latin term tutela, which signifies guardianship or protection. It describes a state where an individual, group, or entity is under the authority, care, or guidance of a protector or mentor. Historically and legally, the term is used to define the oversight provided to those deemed unable to manage their own affairs, ensuring their safety and development. It encompasses both the concept of protective custody and the pedagogical influence of a teacher or guardian over a ward.
508English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Optimistic in an apparently difficult situation
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Answer: (A) Sanguine
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Sanguine originates from the Latin word sanguineus, meaning of blood. In historical medicine, it referred to one of the four temperaments characterized by an abundance of blood, which was believed to make a person naturally courageous, hopeful, and spirited. In modern English, the term describes a person who maintains a positive, confident, and cheerful outlook even when facing difficult, complex, or unfavorable circumstances. This specific quality of remaining hopeful in the face of adversity makes it the accurate substitute for the described sentiment.
509English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (C) Actuation
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Actuation is the correctly spelled noun derived from the verb actuate, which means to put into motion or to trigger a mechanical process. In English orthography, when forming a noun from a verb that ends in a silent e by adding the suffix ion, the terminal e is removed. Consequently, actuate is transformed into actuation. This term is frequently utilized in technical and engineering contexts to refer to the operation of a device or the initiation of a specific mechanism within a system.
510English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (D) Motheaten
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The correct spelling is motheaten, which is a compound word formed from moth and eaten, meaning damaged by moths or worn out. All other options contain spelling errors in the suffix portion of the word.
511English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
We entered, and
X- had been assigned
Y- to each of us
Z- found that a hut
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Answer: (B) ZXY
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The sentence follows a logical grammatical progression starting from the introductory clause. After the conjunction and, the verb found in Z establishes the next action performed by the subject we. This verb introduces a subordinate clause where a hut acts as the subject. The auxiliary and past participle had been assigned in X provide the passive voice verb phrase that describes what happened to the hut. Finally, the prepositional phrase to each of us in Y identifies the recipients of the assignment, completing the thought. The resulting coherent sentence is: We entered, and found that a hut had been assigned to each of us.
512English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
The resulting brain change is X- concomitant of Y- the sensation Z- regarded as the true
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Answer: (C) ZXY
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The sentence structure follows a logical grammatical progression starting from the linking verb is. Segment Z provides the passive construction regarded as followed by the adjective true, which requires a noun to modify. Segment X contains the noun concomitant, meaning a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or is associated with another. The preposition of at the end of segment X necessitates an object to complete the prepositional phrase, which is provided by the noun phrase the sensation in segment Y. Arranging the segments in the order ZXY results in the coherent and grammatically complete statement: The resulting brain change is regarded as the true concomitant of the sensation.
513English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Who taught you to ride?
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Answer: (B) By whom were you taught to ride?
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The active voice sentence is in the Simple Past tense. When converting an interrogative sentence starting with Who into passive voice, Who changes to By whom. The general structure for Simple Past interrogative passive is: By whom + was/were + subject + V3 (past participle). Since the object of the active sentence you becomes the subject in the passive voice, it requires the auxiliary verb were. Taught is the past participle form of teach. Following this formula, the sentence becomes By whom were you taught followed by the infinitive phrase to ride.
514English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Direct speech.
Sheetal said to me, "How have you solved this problem?"
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Answer: (A) Sheetal asked me how I had solved that problem.
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When converting an interrogative sentence from direct to indirect speech, the reporting verb said to is changed to asked. The question word how serves as the connector, and the sentence structure shifts from interrogative to assertive. The second person pronoun you changes to I to correspond with the object me. The present perfect tense have solved is converted into the past perfect tense had solved. Furthermore, the demonstrative this is updated to that to reflect the change in perspective.
515English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different ______ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows. ______ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.
West (with one exception) are different those of the East
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Answer: (B) from
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In English grammar, the adjective different is standardly followed by the preposition from when establishing a comparison or showing a distinction between two entities. This construction indicates that the subjects being compared, which are the woodpeckers of the West and those of the East, possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. The use of from after different is considered the most appropriate and universally accepted form in formal and academic writing to denote separation or divergence in qualities.
516English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different ______ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows. ______ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.
the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows.
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Answer: (A) and
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The sentence structure provides a cumulative list of various bird species—flycatchers, grosbeaks, orioles, tanagers, and hummingbirds—that differ between the geographical regions of the West and the East. The coordinating conjunction and is used to connect the final element of this series, many of the sparrows, to the preceding nouns. This indicates an addition to the group of birds sharing the same characteristic mentioned earlier in the passage.
517English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
Take out your binoculars and (will see) the Andromeda galaxy.
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Answer: (A) see
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The sentence is written in the imperative mood, which is used to give commands, instructions, or suggestions. In imperative sentences, the base form of the verb is used without a subject. The first part of the sentence uses the imperative verb Take. To maintain grammatical parallelism across the coordinating conjunction and, the second verb must also be in the base form. Using see creates a consistent instructional tone where both actions are presented as direct commands to the listener.
518English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different ______ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows. ______ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.
of the purple and bronzed grackles
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Answer: (C) Instead
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The sentence structure requires a prepositional phrase that introduces a contrast or substitution between the birds common in the East and those found in the Rockies. The word instead combines with the following word of to form the compound preposition instead of, which is used to indicate that one thing is replaced by or serves as a substitute for another. In this context, it signifies that while purple and bronzed grackles are the standard elsewhere, the Rockies are characterized by Brewer's blackbird. This choice is grammatically necessary because the other provided alternatives do not idiomatically pair with the preposition of to function as a coherent introductory phrase in this sentence.
519English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different ______ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows. ______ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.
(the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common)
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Answer: (B) sometimes
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The context of the sentence describes the frequency with which bronzed grackles are observed on the plains of Colorado. The adverb sometimes is used to indicate that an action or state occurs occasionally or at intervals rather than constantly. In this passage, it modifies the verb seen to show that the birds appear once in a while. This fits logically with the qualifying phrase but are not common, which indicates that their presence is infrequent. Grammatically, sometimes functions as an adverb of frequency placed between the auxiliary verb are and the main verb seen.
520English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different ______ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming- birds, ______ many of the sparrows. ______ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are ______ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.
Brewer's blackbird, ______ habits are not as prosaic
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Answer: (A) whose
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The sentence requires a relative possessive pronoun to link the antecedent Brewer's blackbird with the noun habits. The pronoun whose is used to indicate possession or a relationship of belonging, signifying that the habits being discussed are those of the blackbird. In English grammar, whose functions as the possessive form for both animate and inanimate subjects, making it the grammatically correct choice to show that the bird possesses those specific habits.
521English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Take away or alter the natural qualities of
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Answer: (A) Denature
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The term denature refers to the process of changing or stripping away the inherent natural qualities or characteristics of a substance. In scientific contexts, particularly biochemistry, it describes the alteration of the molecular structure of proteins or nucleic acids, often through heat, acidity, or chemical action, which causes them to lose their original properties and functions. Broadly, it signifies any action that modifies something so that it is no longer in its natural or original state.
522English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Decay of organic matter producing a fetid smell
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Answer: (A) Putrefy
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Putrefy refers to the biological process of decomposition where organic matter, such as proteins in animal or plant tissues, is broken down by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. This chemical breakdown results in the rotting of the material and the subsequent release of pungent, noxious gases that create a characteristic fetid or foul odor.
523English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (B) bereaving
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The word bereaving is the present participle form of the verb bereave, which means to be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death. The spelling follows the standard English orthographic rule of dropping the final silent e from the root word bereave before adding the suffix ing. The internal vowel structure consists of the ea digraph, which represents the long e sound in this context, consistent with its linguistic evolution from the Old English word bereafian.
524English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (A) frothiest
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The word frothiest is the superlative form of the adjective frothy. In English spelling, when a word ends in a consonant followed by y, the y is changed to i before adding the suffix est.
525English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
We have seen that, when
X- think of it as losing its parts and shrivelling to a point
Y- occupy any portion of space, we need not
Z- we deny that a mental image can
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Answer: (D) ZYX
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The sentence begins with the introductory phrase We have seen that, when, which requires a subject and a verb to follow. Segment Z provides this subject-verb structure with we deny that a mental image can. The modal verb can in segment Z requires a base form verb to complete its meaning, which is found at the beginning of segment Y in occupy any portion of space. Segment Y concludes with the phrase we need not, which similarly requires a following verb to complete the thought. Segment X provides this final piece with think of it as losing its parts and shrivelling to a point. This sequence creates a grammatically sound and logically coherent statement about the spatial properties of mental images.
526English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Another major difference
X- seven planets around the star
Y- system is the tight packing of the
Z- in comparison with the solar
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Answer: (A) ZYX
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The sentence structure follows a logical grammatical progression starting with the introductory phrase Another major difference. This phrase requires a prepositional context to establish what is being compared, which is provided by part Z in comparison with the solar. The adjective solar in part Z must modify a noun, which is found at the beginning of part Y system. This completes the subject of the sentence as the solar system. Part Y then provides the verb and the core of the comparison with is the tight packing of the, which requires a specific group of objects to follow. Part X seven planets around the star identifies these objects, completing the sentence by describing the compact nature of the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system relative to our solar system.
527English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The homeowners remodelled the house to help it sell.
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Answer: (A) The house was remodelled by the homeowners to help it sell.
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The original sentence is in the Simple Past tense, as indicated by the verb remodelled. When converting from active to passive voice in the Simple Past tense, the structure follows the pattern: Subject (receiver of action) + was/were + past participle + by + Agent (doer of action). Here, the object the house becomes the subject, the verb remodelled changes to was remodelled, and the original subject the homeowners follows the preposition by. The infinitive phrase to help it sell remains at the end of the sentence to express the purpose of the action.
528English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He was going to (1)/ like the clothes she (2)/ bought of the trip. (3)/ No Error (4)
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Answer: (C) 3
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The error lies in the third part of the sentence where the preposition of is used incorrectly. In English, when referring to actions performed during the course of a journey or excursion, the preposition on or during should be used. Therefore, the phrase bought of the trip should be corrected to bought on the trip or bought during the trip to accurately indicate the timeframe or occasion of the purchase.
529English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
"You didn't answer my (1)/ question," he said, (2)/ stepping to her. (3)/ No Error (4)
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Answer: (C) 3
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The error lies in the third part of the sentence where the prepositional phrase stepping to her is used incorrectly. When describing physical movement in the direction of a person to approach them, the verb stepping should be followed by the preposition towards or the phrase up to. The use of to is idiomatically insufficient in this context to show the action of moving in someone's direction. Thus, the phrase should be corrected to stepping towards her or stepping up to her to maintain proper grammatical structure and clarity.
530English Comprehension
Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
After missing four days of school due to a ___ of flu, Babita struggled to make up for her missing work.
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Answer: (A) bout
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The noun bout refers to a short period of intense activity or a specific instance of an illness. It is the standard term used to describe a discrete episode or attack of a sickness, such as a bout of flu, a bout of pneumonia, or a bout of coughing. In the context of the sentence, it correctly identifies the specific occurrence of the flu that caused the subject to miss four days of school.
531English Comprehension
Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The company refunded the customer's money in ___ with the laws.
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Answer: (C) accordance
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The sentence requires the completion of the standard idiomatic phrase in accordance with, which means in agreement with or in conformity to a particular rule or law. In this context, the noun accordance is necessary to follow the preposition in and precede with, forming a fixed prepositional expression that indicates the company acted according to legal requirements.
532English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Affectionate
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Answer: (C) Sympathetic
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Affectionate describes a person who demonstrates warmth, tenderness, or fondness toward others. Sympathetic is the most similar term in this context as it refers to showing concern, care, and an emotional understanding of others' feelings. Both words characterize a person who is emotionally responsive and displays a kind, caring disposition.
533English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Consequent
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Answer: (B) Ensuing
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Consequent is defined as following as a result, effect, or logical conclusion of a preceding event. The word ensuing means happening or occurring afterward or as a result of something that has just happened. Both terms describe a sequence where one event follows another either chronologically or as a direct outcome, making them synonymous in contexts involving cause and effect or temporal succession.
534English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
She asked Ravi, "What is worrying you?"
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Answer: (D) She asked Ravi what was worrying him.
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When converting direct speech into indirect speech, if the reporting verb is in the past tense (asked), the tense in the reported clause must undergo a backshift. The present continuous tense (is worrying) changes to the past continuous tense (was worrying). Furthermore, the second-person pronoun (you), which refers to the listener (Ravi), changes to the third-person masculine pronoun (him) to match the context. In indirect interrogatives, the question word (what) acts as a connector, and the sentence follows an assertive word order rather than an interrogative one, resulting in the structure she asked Ravi what was worrying him.
535English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Parsimonious
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Answer: (D) Lavish
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Parsimonious describes a person who is extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources, characterized by excessive stinginess or frugality. The term implies a restrictive and cautious approach to expenditure. Lavish serves as the direct antonym because it describes a person or action characterized by abundance, extravagance, and the tendency to spend or give in large, generous amounts. While parsimony focuses on withholding and saving, lavishness focuses on profusion and luxury.
536English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
To filch
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Answer: (D) To philanthropy
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The word filch means to steal or pilfer something, typically of small value, in a casual or surreptitious manner. It represents the act of taking from others for personal gain. Conversely, philanthropy refers to the practice of performing charitable actions or donating wealth and resources to promote the welfare of others. While filching involves a dishonest acquisition or taking away, philanthropy involves a selfless contribution or giving, making them opposite in terms of their fundamental intent and the direction of the transfer of goods.
537English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
In black and white
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Answer: (D) A very clear choice that causes no confusion
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The idiom in black and white refers to a situation that is perceived as being very clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. It describes a state where there are no grey areas or ambiguities, making a choice or a fact seem absolute and without complexity. This expression draws on the stark contrast between the two colors to signify that something is distinct and leaves no room for confusion or multiple interpretations.
538English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Out of date
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Answer: (D) Old-fashioned
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The idiom out of date is used to describe something that is no longer valid, relevant, or fashionable because it has been superseded by newer developments. It refers to objects, ideas, or styles that belong to a previous time and are now considered old-fashioned. In a literal sense, it can refer to an expiration date that has passed, but in a figurative sense, it signifies that something is obsolete or has fallen out of current use due to the passage of time.
539English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
There's nothing wrong with (having to) a different opinion.
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Answer: (C) having
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In this sentence, the preposition with must be followed by a gerund to function as the object of the preposition. The gerund having correctly denotes the state of possessing or holding an opinion. The addition of to in the original phrase incorrectly transforms the meaning into one of obligation or necessity, which does not fit the logical context of the sentence. Using the simple gerund having ensures grammatical consistency and conveys the intended meaning of holding a viewpoint.
540English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
It has (being) too dangerous for too many people.
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Answer: (B) become
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The sentence requires the present perfect tense to indicate a state that has developed over time. The grammatical structure for the present perfect tense is Subject + has/have + past participle (V₃). In this context, "has" is the auxiliary verb, which must be followed by the past participle form of the main verb. The verb "become" functions as its own past participle, following the conjugation pattern become (present), became (past), and become (past participle). Thus, "has become" is the grammatically correct construction to complete the sentence.
541English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Conformity to facts
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Answer: (A) Veracity
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Veracity refers to the quality of being truthful or the habitual observance of truth in speech and statement. It denotes a strict adherence to facts and accuracy. The term is derived from the Latin root verax, meaning truthful, and represents the state of being in agreement with reality or actual occurrences. In formal and legal contexts, it is used to describe the reliability and correctness of information or testimony provided.
542English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Search for and collect anything usable from discarded waste
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Answer: (A) Scavenge
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The term scavenge refers to the process of searching through and collecting discarded items, refuse, or waste to find things that are still usable or have value. It is commonly used to describe the activity of salvaging materials from trash heaps or searching for food and resources in a neglected environment.
543English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (B) Extrusion
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The word extrusion is correctly spelled with the -sion suffix. It refers to the manufacturing process used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile by pushing material through a die of the desired shape. The term is derived from the Latin root extrudere, where ex- means out and trudere means to thrust. In English orthography, nouns derived from Latin verbs ending in -de or -d frequently take the -sion ending, making extrusion the standard and correct form.
544English Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: (B) Reiterate
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The word reiterate is the correctly spelled term, meaning to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. It is derived from the Latin word reiteratus, which is the past participle of reiterare. The structure of the word follows the prefix re-, meaning again, combined with the verb iterate, which means to perform or utter repeatedly. In English usage, it follows standard orthographic patterns for verbs of Latin origin ending in the suffix -ate.
545English Comprehension
I had seen this road many years ago when my parents moved to Munkadotukurussi, our ancestral village. However, in those early years, I hadn't begun exploring the countryside. I stored the unknown road in my head under 'One Day I Will'. Ten years ago, when I recovered from a herniated disc, it was to discover that I had a useless left leg. Though I managed to lose the limp, I hated not being able to stride around as I used to. I needed a challenge to tell myself that I wasn't going to buckle to a creature called sciatica. Thus the 'One Day I Will' arrived. "Where does the road by the medical shop lead to?" I asked my parents while visiting them next. "Chalavara," they said. "It's not an easy road to walk on," my father added. "There are too many ups and downs." Chalavara was a superior grade of a village as compared to Munkadotukurussi, with a high school, a fine library, ATMs and several shops. But it also has two approach roads. The one I had chosen was a narrow back road used by the locals and that settled it for me. I needed to know for myself I could walk a road that wasn't going to be easy. And the next day, I would get up and walk that road again.
What is 'sciatica'?
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Answer: (D) A herniated disc
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Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness originating in the lower back and radiating down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. It is most frequently caused by a herniated disc in the spine, which occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher exterior casing and compresses the nearby nerve roots. In the context of the passage, the author explicitly identifies their struggle with a useless left leg and the recovery from a herniated disc as a battle against sciatica, using the term to describe the debilitating physical state resulting from their spinal injury.
546English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Then the gigantic figure X- alarming spectacle Y- slipped off the tree and stood Z- up before us, a truly
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Answer: (A) YZX
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The paragraph must begin by describing the movement of the subject, the gigantic figure. Segment Y provides the essential verbs slipped and stood, which directly follow the subject to establish the action. This action is logically completed by the directional prepositional phrase up before us in segment Z. The end of segment Z contains the intensifier a truly, which serves to modify the noun phrase alarming spectacle found in segment X. Arranging the segments in the order Y-Z-X results in a grammatically sound and descriptive sentence: Then the gigantic figure slipped off the tree and stood up before us, a truly alarming spectacle.
547English Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
We admit as much X- that it is related to the body Y- when we say that the mind Z- is immaterial, and yet hold
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Answer: (C) YZX
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The sentence follows a logical structure starting with the introductory clause We admit as much, which is followed by the adverbial clause of time when we say that the mind (Y). The noun phrase the mind serves as the subject for the predicate is immaterial (Z). This part of the sentence is then contrasted using the conjunction and yet hold, which requires a subordinate clause to complete the thought, provided by that it is related to the body (X). The sequence YZX forms a grammatically correct and coherent statement: We admit as much when we say that the mind is immaterial, and yet hold that it is related to the body.
548English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
No one responded to my online ad.
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Answer: (A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone.
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The sentence is in the Simple Past tense, as indicated by the verb responded. To convert a Simple Past active sentence into the passive voice, the structure used is Object + was/were + past participle (V3) + by + Subject. The phrasal verb responded to must retain its preposition to in the passive construction. Since the original subject is the negative pronoun no one, the passive form incorporates the negation into the auxiliary verb was not and changes the agent to anyone. This results in the construction My online ad was not responded to by anyone.
549English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Ajay said to my sister, "It's wonderful!"
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Answer: (C) Ajay told my sister that it was wonderful.
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In the conversion of direct speech to indirect speech, when the reporting verb is in the past tense (said to), the tense of the reported speech must shift accordingly. The present simple tense in the phrase It is (It's) changes to the past simple tense, becoming it was. Furthermore, the reporting verb said to followed by an object (my sister) is correctly changed to told. The conjunction that is used to link the reporting clause with the reported statement, resulting in a grammatically accurate transformation.
550English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; (1) the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus (2) what you need for your body. (3) you aren't sure, begin here - with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones (4) I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand- alone piece (5) begin with it when you're at the gym.
mental images and stereotypes; ______ the jargon of 'opening up
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Answer: (B) forget
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The sentence uses the imperative mood to provide instructions or commands to the reader. In English, the imperative is formed using the base form of the verb without a subject. The first part of the sentence uses the imperative verb dispel to instruct the reader to clear their mind. To maintain parallel structure and grammatical consistency after the semicolon, the base form forget is required to provide a matching instruction regarding the jargon of yoga.
