Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
A strong man is a mediator between divine and mortal fate.
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Answer: (D) Lethal
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The word mortal describes something that is subject to death or destined to die, and it is also frequently used to signify something that is fatal or causes death. The word lethal refers to something that is sufficient to cause death or is deadly in nature. Both terms are synonyms because they share the common meaning of being fatal or relating to the end of life. In this context, mortal and lethal are interchangeable when referring to conditions or forces that lead to a final, deadly outcome.
602English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. One may accomplish many things by a little effort.
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Answer: (D) Miss
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The word accomplish means to achieve or complete a task successfully, typically through effort or skill. Its antonym must represent a failure to achieve or reach a goal. The word miss fits this requirement as it signifies failing to hit, reach, or attain an objective, representing the opposite of a successful achievement.
603English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The farmers are harvesting the crops.
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Answer: (D) The crops are being harvested by the farmers.
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The original sentence is in the present continuous tense, which follows the active voice structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing + Object. To convert a sentence in the present continuous tense into the passive voice, the construction must follow the formula: Object + am/is/are + being + past participle (V3) + by + Subject. In this case, the object the crops becomes the grammatical subject. Since the crops is a plural noun, it takes the auxiliary verb are, followed by being to maintain the continuous aspect, and the past participle harvested. This results in the passive form: The crops are being harvested by the farmers.
604English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There is a charm on the midnight air which all cannot experience.
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Answer: (C) in the midnight air
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The phrase in the air is a standard idiomatic expression used to describe a quality, feeling, or atmosphere that is present and perceptible in the surrounding environment. In this context, the charm is a characteristic existing within the atmosphere of the night. While on the air typically refers to broadcasting via radio or television, the preposition in correctly denotes that a quality is contained within or part of the ambient atmosphere, making in the midnight air the grammatically appropriate choice for describing the sensory experience of the night.
605English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The professor's lectures are very conventional and so tedious.
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Answer: (A) Interesting
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The word tedious characterizes something that is dull, tiresome, and monotonous, often because it is repetitive or excessively long. It describes an experience that lacks excitement and leads to boredom. The word interesting is the most appropriate antonym because it describes something that attracts attention, arouses curiosity, and keeps a person engaged. While a tedious lecture is wearying to listen to, an interesting lecture is captivating and stimulating.
606English Comprehension
Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment with the correct idiom. After finishing this assignment, the employees make it a day.
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Answer: (A) call it a day
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The standard idiomatic expression to indicate that one is stopping work or an activity for the rest of the day is call it a day. It is used when someone has completed a task, feels they have done enough, or is simply too tired to continue. In the given sentence, the employees are finishing an assignment, so using this idiom correctly conveys their decision to end their workday. The phrase originated in the early 20th century, evolving from the earlier expression call it a half-day.
607English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Android began in 2003 as a project of the American technology company Android Inc., to develop an operating system for digital cameras.
B. In 2004, the project changed to become an operating system for smartphones.
C. Android is an operating system for cellular telephones and tablet computers.
D. In 2005, Android Inc. was bought by the American search engine company Google Inc. that transformed the OS into what it is today.
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Answer: (A) CABD
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The paragraph is structured by moving from a general definition to a specific chronological history. Sentence C serves as the introductory statement, defining Android as a modern operating system for cellular telephones and tablet computers. Once the subject is established, the remaining sentences follow a strict timeline of events. Sentence A begins the historical narrative by describing the origin of Android Inc. in 2003 and its initial focus on digital cameras. Sentence B continues this timeline by detailing the shift in the project's direction toward smartphones in 2004. Sentence D completes the sequence by explaining the 2005 acquisition by Google Inc., which shaped the operating system into its current form. The progression from a broad overview to a year-by-year development (2003, 2004, and 2005) ensures a logical and coherent flow of information.
608English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. India has an upbeat vision of a liberal, nonviolent, relatively pluralistic democracy with non-threatening global leadership.
B. Epics from mythologies like the Mahabharata and Ramayana are likened to classic Greek works like the Odyssey and Iliad and between 1 and 1000 AD, India was lauded as the 'Golden Bird' for its GDP, which was higher than China at the time.
C. Luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, as well as the arts of literature, music, dance, the software industry, Ayurveda, etc., generate a staggering array of soft power assets that highlight India's appeal to the world's population.
D. With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi serving as the primary leaders, Indians are known for their core values of respect, harmony, and fraternity.
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Answer: (A) ACDB
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Sentence A introduces the central theme by describing India's modern vision as a pluralistic democracy and a non-threatening global leader. Sentence C follows by listing the specific soft power assets, such as famous luminaries, the arts, and the software industry, that give practical shape to the vision mentioned in the first sentence. Sentence D then transitions to the moral and philosophical foundation of this identity, highlighting the core values of respect and harmony as represented by leaders like Ashoka and Buddha. Sentence B concludes the paragraph by providing the deep historical and mythological background, linking India's contemporary appeal to its ancient epics and its historical economic status as the Golden Bird. This sequence creates a logical flow from the broad vision to specific cultural assets, underlying values, and finally to historical justification.
609English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We know infinitely (1) about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2) in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3) the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4) pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) this does not mean that death was the Egyptians' only preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Answer: (A) more
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The sentence structure uses the conjunction than to establish a comparison between the amount of information available regarding wealthy Egyptians and ordinary Egyptians. This comparison requires the use of a comparative degree. More is the comparative form of the quantifier much, which is suitable for describing an uncountable quantity like knowledge or information. When paired with the intensifier infinitely, it creates the phrase infinitely more than, which correctly emphasizes the vast disparity in historical records and archaeological evidence preserved for the elite versus the common people.
610English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We know infinitely (1) about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2) in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3) the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4) pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) this does not mean that death was the Egyptians' only preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Answer: (B) buried
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The sentence requires the passive voice construction because the subject (most people) is the receiver of the action (being placed in a grave). In English grammar, the passive voice is formed using the auxiliary verb be followed by the past participle of the main verb. Given that the passage is written in the past tense, as indicated by verbs like lived and were, the past participle buried is the grammatically correct form to complete the phrase they were buried. This indicates a completed action performed on the subjects in the past.
611English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We know infinitely (1) about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2) in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3) the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4) pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) this does not mean that death was the Egyptians' only preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Answer: (C) about
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The preposition about is used to indicate the subject or topic of a particular thing. In the context of the passage, it establishes the relationship between the sources of information and the specific historical subject they describe, which is the Old Kingdom. This usage is standard for identifying the content or theme of records, documents, or data.
612English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We know infinitely (1) about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2) in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3) the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4) pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) this does not mean that death was the Egyptians' only preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Answer: (A) like
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The sentence requires a word to introduce specific examples of the monuments mentioned earlier. In this context, the preposition like is used to provide illustrations or examples, functioning similarly to the phrase such as. By using like, the author identifies pyramids and tombs as representative instances of the monuments built for the wealthy during the Old Kingdom.
613English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
We know infinitely (1) about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2) in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3) the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4) pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) this does not mean that death was the Egyptians' only preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Answer: (C) But
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The passage establishes that the vast majority of archaeological evidence from Ancient Egypt consists of monuments, tombs, and graves, which are all associated with death. The final sentence introduces a contrast to this observation, clarifying that the abundance of funerary remains does not imply a singular cultural obsession with mortality. The conjunction But is the most appropriate choice to signal this shift in perspective, as it directly connects the preceding evidence to a qualifying statement that corrects a potential misconception about Egyptian life.
614English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. Though very rich, Alexander always saves for a rainy day.
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Answer: (A) Saves money for later
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The idiom saves for a rainy day means to reserve money or resources for a future time when they might be unexpectedly needed, especially during an emergency or period of financial hardship. It reflects the practice of being prudent and farsighted by ensuring that one has a financial safety net to fall back on if circumstances change for the worse. Even in the case of a wealthy individual like Alexander, the phrase signifies the wise habit of putting money aside for potential unforeseen difficulties rather than spending it all in the present.
615English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group.
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Answer: (C) Genocide
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Genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those of a specific ethnic group, nation, or religion. The term is derived from the Greek word genos, meaning race or tribe, and the Latin suffix -cide, meaning killing. It involves acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group through mass murder or other destructive actions.
616English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has been spent to make the gymnasium fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines.
B. The Honorable Commissioner of Police inaugurated the Gymnasium and Swimming pool and appended the management for their efforts in providing such amenities to students.
C. A new indoor gymnasium and swimming pool was inaugurated at APJ International School, Goa.
D. Mr. Mercia, the Principal of the school familiarised the guests about the cost incurred and the various facilities available.
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Answer: (A) CBDA
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The paragraph follows a logical chronological and thematic sequence starting with sentence C, which serves as the introductory statement by announcing the inauguration of the new gymnasium and swimming pool at APJ International School. Sentence B naturally follows to identify the dignitary, the Honorable Commissioner of Police, who performed the inauguration mentioned in the opening sentence. Sentence D moves the narrative forward by introducing the Principal, Mr. Mercia, who briefed the guests on the technical and financial aspects of the facilities. Finally, sentence A provides specific details about the expenditure of 75 lakhs, where the pronoun "him" creates a direct grammatical link back to Mr. Mercia mentioned in sentence D.
617English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night's concert.
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Answer: (D) lively
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The word dismal characterizes something that is gloomy, dreary, or exceptionally poor in quality. When applied to a performance, it implies an atmosphere that is depressing, uninspiring, or lacking in spirit. The term lively serves as the most suitable antonym as it describes something full of life, energy, and animation. Where a dismal performance is somber and flat, a lively one is characterized by vigor and enthusiasm, representing the direct opposite in both mood and execution.
618English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word. His modest nature made all the difference.
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Answer: (C) shy
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The word modest describes a person who is humble, unassuming, and does not seek attention or boast about their accomplishments. In the context of a person's nature or personality, it indicates a reserved temperament. The word shy is the most appropriate synonym here as it refers to someone who is quiet, timid, or self-conscious in the presence of others, sharing the core characteristic of being retiring and lacking in self-assertion or social boldness.
619English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in past tense form. The methods Arunima adopts for taming the dogs create awe and wonder among them.
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Answer: (A) The methods Arunima adopted for taming the dogs created awe and wonder among them.
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To convert the given sentence into the past tense, both the verb in the relative clause and the main verb of the sentence must be changed to their past forms. The original sentence contains the verbs adopts and create in the simple present tense. In the past tense, adopts becomes adopted and create becomes created. This ensures the entire statement consistently reflects actions that occurred in the past.
620English Comprehension
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
His voice gets on my nerves.
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Answer: (C) Irritates me
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The idiom get on my nerves is a common English expression used to describe something or someone that causes irritation, annoyance, or frustration. When a sound or a person's behavior is described as getting on one's nerves, it implies that the stimulus is persistent or grating enough to provoke an emotional reaction of being bothered. The phrase figuratively suggests that the irritation is affecting the nervous system, resulting in a loss of patience or a state of being annoyed.
621English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Life history written by oneself.
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Answer: (B) Autobiography
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An autobiography is a self-written account of a person's life history, where the subject and the author are the same individual. The term is constructed from the Greek roots autos meaning self, bios meaning life, and graphein meaning to write, which literally translates to self-life-writing.
622English Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
You should / see a oculist; / your eyes look / worse today
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Answer: (D) see a oculist;
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The segment contains an error in the use of the indefinite article. In English grammar, the article a is used before words starting with a consonant sound, while the article an is used before words starting with a vowel sound. The word oculist begins with the vowel sound /ɒ/, necessitating the use of an instead of a. Therefore, the phrase should correctly read as see an oculist.
623English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Diwali, referred to as the 'festival of lights', ushers in the winter season with joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of new occasions and celebrations, such as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi.
B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises 'the triumph of light over darkness'.
C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed during the Hindu month of Kartika as an event.
D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali.
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Answer: (D) ACBD
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Sentence A serves as the introductory statement by defining Diwali as the festival of lights and contextualizing it within the winter season and related celebrations. Sentence C follows by providing specific details regarding the duration of the festival and its timing according to the Hindu calendar month of Kartika. A significant linguistic link exists between sentence C and sentence B; sentence C concludes by categorizing the festival as an event, which sentence B then immediately references as the event to explain its spiritual symbolism of light over darkness. This thematic progression from general introduction to specific timing and then to spiritual meaning creates a logical flow. Sentence D concludes the paragraph by providing the alternative name Deepawali, completing the identification of the subject.
624English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She chided her son for being impatient with the customers.
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Answer: (C) applauded
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The word chided means to express disapproval, scold, or lecture someone for their behavior or actions. In the context of the sentence, the mother is expressing dissatisfaction with her son's lack of patience. The word applauded serves as the most appropriate antonym because it means to show strong approval, praise, or commendation for someone's actions. While chiding involves criticism and negative feedback, applauding involves positive recognition and support, making it the direct opposite in terms of emotional expression and evaluation of behavior.
625English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. This has an impact not just on global poverty, but also on Indians' awareness of the country's poverty for the first time in a decade.
B. And, for the first time in a decade, this update includes India's poverty data.
C. From 15 September 2022, a new global poverty line has been established, with the World Bank revising its data in the Poverty and Inequality Platform on this basis.
D. According to Sunitha Sinha, Roy and Roy van der Weide of the World Bank's Policy Research Working Paper, "poverty in India had dropped over the recent decade, although not as much as previously thought."
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Answer: (B) CBAD
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Sentence C establishes the foundational context by introducing the World Bank's revision of the global poverty line in September 2022. Sentence B logically follows by identifying a specific and significant component of this revision: the inclusion of Indian poverty data for the first time in a decade. Sentence A uses the pronoun "This" to refer back to the inclusion of the data mentioned in B, explaining its impact on both global statistics and the awareness of the Indian public. Sentence D concludes the paragraph by providing a specific finding from World Bank researchers that substantiates the general observations regarding the decline of poverty in India mentioned in the preceding sentences.
626English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Were the cakes being baked by them?
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Answer: (A) Were they baking the cakes?
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The sentence is in the passive voice of the past continuous tense in interrogative form. The structure for a past continuous interrogative in the passive voice is Was/Were + Object + being + V3 + by + Agent. To convert this into the active voice, the structure used is Was/Were + Subject + V1-ing + Object. In this transformation, the agent them becomes the subject they, which requires the plural auxiliary verb were. The verb being baked is changed to its active present participle form baking, and the plural noun cakes remains the object of the sentence.
627English Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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Answer: (D) Bellweather
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The correct spelling of the word is bellwether. The term originates from the practice of placing a bell around the neck of a castrated ram, known as a wether, which would lead the flock of sheep. It is frequently misspelled because of its phonetic similarity to the word weather, which pertains to atmospheric conditions. In a contemporary context, a bellwether refers to something that leads or indicates a trend.
628English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. Honesty as well as discipline are required to succeed in life.
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Answer: (B) is required to succeed in life
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In English grammar, when two subjects are joined by the phrase as well as, the verb must agree in number and person with the first subject. In this sentence, the subjects are Honesty and discipline. The first subject, Honesty, is an uncountable noun and is treated as singular. Consequently, the verb must also be singular. The singular form is required satisfies this rule of subject-verb agreement, replacing the plural verb are to make the sentence grammatically correct.
629English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The actress is very ______ and takes pride in her appearance all the time.
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Answer: (D) vain
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The word vain is an adjective used to describe someone who has or shows an excessively high opinion of their own appearance, abilities, or worth. In the context of the sentence, the description that the actress takes pride in her appearance all the time directly aligns with this definition, as it indicates a preoccupation with her looks.
630English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The tour guide always answers the visitors' questions.
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Answer: (C) The visitors' questions are always answered by the tour guide.
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The sentence follows the structure of the simple present tense, where the passive voice is formed using is/am/are + past participle (V3). Since the object of the active sentence, the visitors' questions, is plural, the passive construction uses are answered. Adverbs of frequency like always are typically placed between the auxiliary verb are and the main verb answered to maintain standard grammatical syntax. The original subject, the tour guide, becomes the agent of the action introduced by the preposition by.
631English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. Please ______ more sugar to the juice so that it becomes sweeter
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Answer: (D) add
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The word add is a verb that means to join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount. In the context of the sentence, it correctly describes the action of putting sugar into the juice to increase its sweetness. While it sounds identical to other words like ad, it is the only term that serves as a functional verb for the physical inclusion of an ingredient in a recipe or mixture.
632English Comprehension
Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'disenfranchise' in the given sentence.
The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the power of the council of ministers.
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Answer: (A) Authorised
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The term disenfranchise means to deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially a legal right or the right to vote, effectively removing their power or status. Conversely, to authorise means to give official permission, sanction, or legal power to an individual or entity. While disenfranchising involves stripping away authority, authorising involves granting it, making authorised the logical antonym in the context of exercising political and legal control.
633English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5) the world is yours to explore.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
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Answer: (B) broaden
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The idiomatic expression broaden your horizons means to expand one's range of interests, knowledge, and experiences. In the context of the passage, traveling and exploring new places are described as activities that provide exposure to different cultures and perspectives, thereby widening a person's outlook. The verb broaden is the standard collocation used with horizons to signify this growth and mental expansion.
634English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5) the world is yours to explore.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Answer: (A) opportunity
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The sentence identifies the act of trying new foods and cuisines as one of the benefits of exploring new places. In this context, an opportunity refers to a favorable set of circumstances or a chance to engage in a rewarding experience. Given the positive tone of the paragraph and the specific use of the word benefits, the blank requires a noun that denotes a positive possibility or advantage.
635English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5) the world is yours to explore.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
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Answer: (C) stay
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In the context of travel and managing unexpected delays or changes, the verb stay functions as a linking verb that means to continue to be in a particular state or condition. It is a standard English collocation to stay calm, which means to remain composed and not become upset or agitated when faced with difficulties. Using stay before the adjectives calm and flexible correctly conveys the necessity of maintaining these specific mental states throughout the journey.
636English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5) the world is yours to explore.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Answer: (C) aspect
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In the context of the sentence, the word aspect refers to a particular part, feature, or quality of a broader subject. The passage discusses various components of travel, such as broadening horizons, trying new cuisines, and maintaining flexibility. By introducing sustainability as another important aspect, the text identifies it as a distinct dimension or facet of the overall travel experience that requires consideration.
637English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5) the world is yours to explore.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
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Answer: (C) possibilities
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The passage highlights the positive and enriching aspects of travel, such as discovering new cultures, tasting diverse cuisines, and meeting different people. The concluding sentence serves as an encouraging summary of these opportunities. The term possibilities fits this context perfectly, as it refers to the vast array of potential experiences, destinations, and choices available to a traveler. It reinforces the idea that the world is full of opportunities for exploration and growth.
638English Comprehension
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. My mother is a honest and well known woman in the society.
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Answer: (C) is a honest
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The use of the indefinite article a before the word honest is grammatically incorrect. The choice between the articles a and an is determined by the sound of the following word rather than its spelling. Since the letter h in honest is silent, the word begins with a vowel sound. According to English grammar rules, the article an must be used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Therefore, the phrase should correctly be written as is an honest.
639English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
S1. A moment comes A.long suppressed B.and when the soul of a nation C.which comes but rarely in history D.when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends S6. finds utterance.
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Answer: (B) CDBA
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The sentence follows the structure of Jawaharlal Nehru's famous Tryst with Destiny speech: A moment comes (S1), which comes but rarely in history (C), when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends (D), and when the soul of a nation (B), long suppressed (A), finds utterance (S6). This sequence (C-D-B-A) maintains grammatical coherence and the correct historical context of the quote.
640English Comprehension
Identify the sentence that contains no spelling errors.
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Answer: (B) Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous offer by a company to work in collaboration with internet personnel.
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The sentence in option b is orthographically correct as all its constituent words follow standard English spelling rules. Overwhelmed is correctly spelled with the wh digraph and the ed suffix for the past participle. Tremendous is the correct spelling of the adjective, using the suffix ous to denote a great degree or intensity. Collaboration is spelled accurately with a double l and the suffix ation, representing the act of working together. Personnel is the correct term for a body of people employed in an organization and is spelled with a double n and a single l. All other common words in the sentence, such as internet and company, are also spelled correctly.
641English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In a soup
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Answer: (D) In trouble
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The idiom in a soup means to be in a difficult situation or in trouble. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate meaning.
642English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. They praised her for her bravery.
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Answer: (B) Rebuked
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The word praised means to express warm approval or admiration for someone. Its most appropriate antonym is rebuked, which means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's actions.
643English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Intentional
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Answer: (B) Unplanned
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The word intentional describes an action or result that is done on purpose, following a deliberate design or pre-arranged plan. Its direct antonym is unplanned, which refers to something that happens without prior thought, preparation, or specific intent, such as an accidental or spontaneous occurrence.
644English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Abandon
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Answer: (D) Continue
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To abandon means to cease to support or look after someone or something, or to stop doing something before it is finished. It implies a desertion or a complete withdrawal from a task or responsibility. In contrast, to continue means to persist in an activity or process, or to resume after an interruption. Since abandoning involves stopping or giving up, continuing involves the opposite action of carrying on or maintaining progress, making it the most appropriate antonym.
645English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The 1995 World Summit for Social Development had also emphasised the pivotal role of women in eradicating poverty and mending the social fabric.
B. Women are rational in approach, careful in handling situations and want to do things as best as possible.
C. The Fourth World Conference of Women held in Beijing in September 1995 had emphasised that no enduring solution of society's most threatening social, economic and political problems could be found without the participation and empowerment of the women.
D. Today's woman is a highly self-directed person, alive to the sense of her dignity and the importance of her functions in the private domestic domain and the public domain of the world of work.
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Answer: (B) DBCA
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The paragraph follows a logical progression starting with a general definition and moving towards specific international endorsements. Sentence D introduces the theme by describing the nature and self-awareness of the modern woman in both domestic and professional spheres. Sentence B provides a natural transition by detailing the specific psychological and behavioral attributes—rationality, care, and a drive for excellence—that characterize the woman described in the opening. After establishing this profile, the paragraph shifts to global recognition. Sentence C cites the 1995 Fourth World Conference in Beijing as a major turning point that linked women's empowerment to the resolution of global problems. Sentence A concludes the sequence by using the word also to introduce another significant international event from the same year, the World Summit for Social Development, which further reinforced women's specific roles in poverty eradication and social stability.
646English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for him to utter a complete and blatant lie.
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Answer: (C) falsehood
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A falsehood refers to a statement that is untrue or the act of lying. It serves as an appropriate substitute for the phrase a complete and blatant lie, as it denotes an intentional departure from the truth. In the given context, it captures the essence of the deceptive statement made by the individual described as a practiced liar.
647English Comprehension
Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion. He was always been a grumpy man so I never liked him and avoided his company.
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Answer: (B) <u>He was always been</u> a grumpy man, so I never liked him and avoided his company.
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The phrase contains a grammatical error because the auxiliary verb was cannot be used with the past participle been. To indicate a state that has persisted over time, the present perfect tense is required, using the auxiliary verb has to form the construction He has always been. Alternatively, if the sentence intends to use the simple past tense, it should be written as He was always a grumpy man, removing been entirely. Combining the past tense of the verb to be with its own past participle is syntactically incorrect.
648English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who does not drink alcohol.
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Answer: (C) Teetotaller
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The term teetotaller refers to a person who completely abstains from consuming alcoholic beverages. This word originated in the early 19th-century temperance movement, where the prefix tee- was added to the word total to emphasize absolute and total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors.
649English Comprehension
Describe how you will tell your parents that Suraj is loved by Siva in active voice.
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Answer: (C) Siva loves Suraj.
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The sentence Suraj is loved by Siva is in the passive voice and the Simple Present tense, indicated by the auxiliary verb is followed by the past participle loved. To convert this into the active voice, the agent of the action, Siva, becomes the grammatical subject, and the recipient of the action, Suraj, becomes the object. The active voice formula for the Simple Present tense is Subject + Verb (base form + s/es for third-person singular) + Object. Since Siva is a singular noun, the verb love takes the suffix s to become loves, resulting in the sentence Siva loves Suraj.
650English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. I confronted the journalist with the evidence.
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Answer: (B) Avoided
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In the given sentence, the word confronted means to face, meet, or deal with someone or something directly and defiantly, especially in a challenge. It implies a head-on encounter where one actively engages with a person or a situation. The antonym avoided means to stay away from someone or something, or to prevent oneself from having to deal with a situation. While confronting involves direct engagement and presence, avoiding involves evasion and the intentional absence of contact, making it the direct opposite in terms of action and intent.
