The 1st and the last part of sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into ur parts and named. P.Q.R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer Sheet.
1. Right from
P. have been used as a measure of time
Q. prehistories times
R. and have formed the basis of
S. the phases of the moon
6. the earliest calendar
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Answer: (B) QSPR
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The sentence begins with the prepositional phrase Right from, which must be followed by a time frame. Part Q, prehistories times, serves as this temporal reference.
Following this time modifier, the sentence introduces the main subject, which is the plural noun phrase in part S, the phases of the moon.
This subject is then followed by the plural verb phrase in part P, have been used as a measure of time.
Finally, the coordinate conjunction in part R, and have formed the basis of, links the first predicate to the final object in segment 6, the earliest calendar, completing the logical and grammatical structure of the sentence.
102English Comprehension
The 1st and the last part of sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into ur parts and named. P.Q.R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer Sheet.
1. The internet is
P. a world wide network
Q. that should not be
R. regulated or censored
S. by any one country
6. Howsoever strong the temptation.
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Answer: (B) PQRS
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The sentence begins with the subject and verb, "The internet is", which is naturally followed by the noun phrase in part P, "a world wide network", to define the subject. The relative pronoun "that" in part Q introduces a defining relative clause modifying "network", starting with "that should not be". The passive helping verb "be" in part Q must be followed by the past participle verbs in part R, "regulated or censored". This passive construction is then completed by the prepositional agent in part S, "by any one country". Finally, this flows seamlessly into the concluding part 6, "Howsoever strong the temptation", which acts as a concessive clause. Therefore, the grammatically correct and logically coherent sequence is P-Q-R-S.
103English Comprehension
The 1st and the last part of sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into ur parts and named. P.Q.R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer Sheet.
1. Without water
P. and consequently
Q. the oxygen content in the atmosphere
R. which carry out photosynthesis and release oxygen
S. there would be no animals or plants
6. would go down.
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Answer: (B) SRPQ
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The sentence begins with "Without water" (1), which logically connects to "there would be no animals or plants" (S) as the primary consequence of a lack of water. The relative pronoun "which" in part (R) refers back to the antecedent "plants" in part (S), describing their function of carrying out photosynthesis and releasing oxygen. This is followed by "and consequently" (P) to introduce the secondary consequence, which connects to "the oxygen content in the atmosphere" (Q) as the subject of the final verb phrase "would go down" (6). Putting these parts together in the order SRPQ creates a grammatically correct and logically coherent sentence: "Without water there would be no animals or plants which carry out photosynthesis and release oxygen and consequently the oxygen content in the atmosphere would go down."
104English Comprehension
The 1st and the last part of sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into ur parts and named. P.Q.R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer Sheet.
1. In recent years
P. primarily because purchasing
Q. has grown more intense
R. price competition is most industries
S. managers now exert much influence
6. over suppliers.
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Answer: (B) RQPS
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The sentence begins with the introductory time phrase, "In recent years" (1).
Following this, the main subject of the sentence is "price competition in most industries" (R).
The verb phrase that completes this subject is "has grown more intense" (Q).
This is followed by the cause of this trend, beginning with "primarily because purchasing" (P), where "purchasing" functions as a modifier for the noun in the next part.
This connects directly to "managers now exert much influence" (S), where "purchasing managers" forms a cohesive compound subject.
Finally, the verb phrase "exert much influence" naturally connects to the prepositional phrase "over suppliers" (6) to complete the meaning.
When arranged in the sequence RQPS, the parts construct a grammatically accurate and logically coherent sentence.
105English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (I).
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Answer: (A) want
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The sentence uses a conditional clause where the present simple tense is required to express a present condition or desire. The verb want followed by the infinitive to be perfectly fits this grammatical structure, expressing the desire to achieve a state of being free from physical aches.
106English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (II).
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Answer: (C) harmonize
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The passage emphasizes the concept of achieving physical wellbeing through mental alignment, specifically mentioning the desire to "enjoy perfect physical harmony." To maintain thematic and semantic consistency with this goal, the mind must be put in order and the thoughts must be brought into a corresponding state of agreement or peace. The verb "harmonize" fits this context because it means to bring elements into a pleasing, consistent, or systematic agreement. This is drawn from the classic essay by James Allen, which advises readers to put their mind in order and harmonize their thoughts to establish physical harmony.
107English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (III).
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Answer: (C) elixir
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The word elixir refers to a medicinal substance or magical potion believed to cure all ills and prolong life. This aligns with the medical imagery established in the sentence, which mentions goodwill coursing through the veins and serving as the only medicine required for physical harmony. Thus, elixir is the correct choice to complete the metaphor.
108English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (IV).
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Answer: (B) course
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In English, the verb "course" is specifically used to describe a liquid, feeling, or energy flowing rapidly along a path, particularly through blood vessels. This passage is adapted from James Allen's classic essay "The Secret of Health, Success, and Power" (from the book "From Poverty to Power"), where the original sentence is: "let the elixir of goodwill course through your veins, and you will need no other medicine." Therefore, "course" is the correct verb to fill blank (IV).
109English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (V).
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Answer: (A) discard
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The passage emphasizes the connection between physical health and mental purity, advising the reader to get rid of negative mental habits to achieve physical harmony. The word discard means to rid oneself of or throw away something that is useless or undesirable. In this context, it functions as an imperative verb commanding the reader to eliminate negative emotions and destructive states of mind like jealousies, suspicions, worries, and hatred.
110English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your ______ and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
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Answer: (C) (VI) nervousness
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The passage is adapted from James Allen's essay titled The Secret of Health, Success, and Power from his book From Poverty to Power. The original sentence from the text reads: Put away your jealousies, your suspicions, your worries, your hatreds, your selfish indulgences, and you will put away your dyspepsia, your biliousness, your nervousness and aching joints.
In this modified cloze test, blank (VI) is part of a list of negative physical and mental ailments to be discarded alongside indigestion and sickness. The noun nervousness fits the context grammatically and semantically as a debilitating condition that must be eliminated to achieve perfect physical harmony.
111English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (VII).
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Answer: (C) despair
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In the context of the passage, the sentence lists various negative mental and emotional states that are detrimental to physical health and must be discarded. Despair, which refers to the complete loss of hope, fits naturally as a negative emotional habit alongside other listed afflictions such as jealousy, suspicion, worry, hatred, and nervousness. Eliminating despair alongside these other negative states of mind is essential for achieving physical harmony and well-being.
112English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (VIII).
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Answer: (C) continue to
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The passage describes how holding onto negative mental habits leads to physical illness. In this context, the blank requires a verb that denotes the act of persisting or carrying on with a behavior. The phrase continue to perfectly aligns with this meaning, expressing the ongoing action of clinging to demoralizing habits of mind.
113English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (IX).
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Answer: (B) unhealthy
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The passage discusses the direct relationship between physical health and mental states, advising the reader to abandon negative mental states such as jealousy, suspicion, worry, and hatred because they lead to bodily illness. In blank (IX), the adjective modifies "habits of mind" alongside "demoralizing" to describe these negative patterns of thinking. The word unhealthy is the most appropriate fit in this context because these mental habits directly compromise physical and mental well-being, paving the way for physical sickness.
114English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
If you (I) to be free from all physical aches and points, and enjoy perfect physical harmony, then put your mind in order and (II) your thoughts. Think joyful thoughts: think loving thoughts. Let the (III) of goodwill (IV) through your veins, and you will need no other medicine. (V) your jealousies, your suspicious, your worries, your hatred, your selfish sickness, your (VI) and (VII), If you will (VIII) clinging to these (IX) and demoralizing habits of minds, then do not complain when your body is (X) sickness.
Fill in blank (X).
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Answer: (C) laid low with
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The phrase "laid low" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be overcome, incapacitated, or made ill. When followed by the preposition "with", it forms the expression "laid low with sickness", which means to be made sick or bedridden by an illness. This matches the original text from James Allen's essay, "The Secret of Health, Success, and Power", which states: "...do not complain when your body is laid low with sickness."
115English Comprehension
Sentence given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
He agreed ______ my business proposal.
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Answer: (C) to
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The verb agree is followed by the preposition to when expressing consent, acceptance, or approval of a proposal, plan, suggestion, or request. Since a business proposal is a formal suggestion or plan offered for acceptance, it correctly takes the preposition to, making agreed to the grammatically correct phrase.
116English Comprehension
Sentence given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
All of us are devoted ______ one another.
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Answer: (D) to
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The adjective devoted is consistently followed by the preposition to when indicating the person, group, or cause that is the object of one's loyalty, affection, or dedication. This fixed prepositional collocation completes the meaning of showing deep love and commitment to someone or something.
117English Comprehension
Sentence given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
______ is the way to the zoo?
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Answer: (D) which
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The interrogative pronoun which is used when asking for a choice or identification from a restricted range of possibilities, such as selecting the correct path or route from a set of available ways. In this context, it asks to identify the specific route that leads to the zoo.
118English Comprehension
Sentence given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
This area suffers from ______
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Answer: (C) drought
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The sentence describes a climatic or environmental condition affecting a particular region. The word drought refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, which leads to a severe shortage of water in an area. It is the most appropriate term to complete the sentence, denoting the natural disaster or water scarcity that the area is experiencing.
119English Comprehension
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Grieve
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Answer: (B) Rejoice
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The verb grieve means to feel or express great sorrow, sadness, or distress. The word rejoice is also a verb, and it means to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness. Since feeling immense joy is the direct opposite of feeling deep sorrow, rejoice serves as the perfect antonym for grieve.
120English Comprehension
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Enduring
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Answer: (B) Transient
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The word enduring means long-lasting, permanent, or continuing for a long time. The word transient means lasting only for a short time, impermanent, or fleeting. Because transient represents something that is temporary and passes quickly, it is the direct opposite in meaning to enduring.
121English Comprehension
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Flawless
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Answer: (C) Defective
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Flawless means having no imperfections, faults, or blemishes, representing absolute perfection. The word defective is its direct antonym, as it describes something that contains flaws, imperfections, or faults, rendering it incomplete or functioning improperly.
122English Comprehension
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Obscure
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Answer: (B) Distinguish
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The word "obscure" means to make unclear, dim, or hidden, or to keep something from being easily understood or recognized. In contrast, "distinguish" means to make clear, distinct, or conspicuous, or to perceive and recognize something clearly. Because "distinguish" denotes clarifying, identifying, or making prominent whereas "obscure" denotes concealing or blurring, the two words are opposite in meaning.
123English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Consort
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Answer: (D) Partner
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The noun consort refers to a spouse, companion, or associate, especially the husband or wife of a reigning monarch. In general usage, it denotes a partner with whom one shares a bond or association.
124English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Revenue
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Answer: (B) Income
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Revenue refers to the total amount of money brought in by a company's operations, measured over a set period. It represents the financial gain or earnings received from activities like the sale of goods or services, making income the most accurate synonym as it also denotes the money received on a regular basis from work, commerce, or investments.
125English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Genuine
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Answer: (D) Authentic
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The word genuine means truly what something is said to be, representing real, original, and honest origins rather than being a copy, fake, or imitation. Authentic is a direct synonym of genuine, as it also refers to something that is of undisputed origin, real, and true to its character or beliefs. Both words are used interchangeably to describe objects, feelings, or individuals that are trustworthy and original.
126English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Accuracy
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Answer: (C) Precision
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Accuracy refers to the state of being correct, exact, or free from error. Precision likewise denotes the quality of being exact, accurate, and highly defined, making it the closest synonym to accuracy.
127English Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
The teacher said, "The Earth moves round the sun."
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Answer: (A) The teacher said that the Earth moves round the sun
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When changing direct speech to indirect speech, if the reported clause expresses a universal truth, scientific fact, or habitual action, the tense of the verb in the reported speech does not change, regardless of the tense of the reporting verb. Since "The Earth moves round the sun" is an established scientific fact, the simple present tense "moves" is preserved. The reporting verb "said" is connected to the reported statement using the conjunction "that".
128English Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Ashok said to me, "Your parents are waiting for you".
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Answer: (C) Ashok told me that my parents were waiting for me
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When converting the direct speech sentence into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said to" is changed to "told" because it is followed by an object. The conjunction "that" is used to connect the reporting clause and the reported speech. The second-person possessive pronoun "Your" and pronoun "you" in the reported speech refer to the listener "me", and thus change to the first-person forms "my" and "me" respectively. Since the reporting verb "said" is in the simple past tense, the tense of the reported speech changes from present continuous "are waiting" to past continuous "were waiting". This yields the correct indirect form: Ashok told me that my parents were waiting for me.
129English Comprehension
Four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
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Answer: (B) Reverberation
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The correct spelling is reverberation. This noun refers to a continuing effect, a resonance, or a series of echoes. It originates from the Latin verb reverberare, which means to beat back or strike back, combining the prefix re- meaning back or again and verberare meaning to beat. The standard English spelling consistently uses the letter e after both the v and the second r, resulting in reverberation.
130English Comprehension
Four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
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Answer: (A) Remarkable
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The word remarkable is an adjective derived from the verb remark combined with the standard suffix -able, meaning worthy of attention or striking. The spelling follows the standard English word formation rule where the base word is kept intact before adding the suffix.
131English Comprehension
Four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
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Answer: (C) Preference
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The word preference is spelled with a single f, a single r, and a single n. It is derived from the verb prefer by adding the suffix ence. When adding this suffix, the stress shifts from the second syllable in prefer to the first syllable in preference. Because the last syllable of the root word is no longer stressed in the new word, the final consonant r is not doubled, making preference the correct spelling.
132English Comprehension
Four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
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Answer: (D) Advertise
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The correct spelling is advertise, which is a verb meaning to present or describe a product, service, or event publicly to promote sales or attention. It is spelled with the prefix ad-, followed by -vert-, and ending with the suffix -ise.
133English Comprehension
A sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement needed choose "No Improvement".
How many <u>country are there in</u> Europe?
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Answer: (C) countries are there in
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The phrase "how many" is used with plural countable nouns, which means the singular noun "country" must be changed to its plural form, "countries". Additionally, the sentence requires the existential pronoun "there" to indicate existence, along with the preposition "in" which is standard when referring to locations within a continent like Europe. Combining these grammatical rules yields the correct construction.
134English Comprehension
A sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement needed choose "No Improvement".
The Sutlej has changed its <u>path</u>
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Answer: (A) course
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The word course is the most appropriate and idiomatic term used to describe the route, channel, or direction along which a river flows. When a river alters its flow, it is standard English usage to state that the river has changed its course.
135English Comprehension
A sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement needed choose "No Improvement".
The medicine must be <u>take</u> by you
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Answer: (C) taken
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The sentence is written in the passive voice. In passive voice constructions containing a modal verb like must, the auxiliary verb be is followed by the past participle (V3) form of the main verb. The past participle form of the verb take is taken. Therefore, the phrase must be taken is grammatically correct.
136English Comprehension
A sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement needed choose "No Improvement".
We stayed in Mumbai <u>in</u> five days
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Answer: (A) for
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The preposition for is used to denote a period of time or duration. In the given sentence, five days represents a specific duration of time during which the action of staying took place, making for the correct preposition to express how long the stay lasted.
137English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
Animals living in water.
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Answer: (C) aquatic
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The term aquatic refers to organisms that live, grow, and reproduce in water. Derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, it is used to describe both freshwater and marine animal species that have biological adaptations suited for a water-based environment.
138English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
Someone not fit to be chosen.
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Answer: (D) ineligible
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The word ineligible is defined as someone who is not qualified, permitted, or fit to be chosen for a particular office, position, or privilege. It is formed by combining the prefix in-, which means not, with the word eligible, which means fit or worthy to be chosen.
139English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
One who compiles a dictionary
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Answer: (B) lexicographer
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The term lexicographer refers to a person who writes, compiles, or edits dictionaries. It originates from the Greek words lexiko, meaning of words, and graphia, meaning writing or compiling. Therefore, a person who engages in the professional task of compiling a dictionary is known as a lexicographer.
140English Comprehension
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet.
A person who steals the writing of others
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Answer: (B) plagiarist
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A plagiarist is a person who steals and uses the ideas, writings, or artistic work of another person and passes them off as their own original work.
141English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
<u>To call in a day</u>
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Answer: (A) decide to finish working
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The idiom to call it a day means to decide to stop doing something, particularly working, for the rest of the day. It is used when someone has completed a sufficient amount of work or has become too tired to continue, signifying the end of active duties for that day.
142English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
I was <u>in two minds</u> whether to buy a new television or a new computer
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Answer: (A) to be undecided
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The idiom "in two minds" means to be unable to decide between two alternative courses of action, expressing hesitation or uncertainty. In the given context, it indicates that the speaker is undecided between purchasing a new television and a new computer.
143English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
My brother <u>puts by</u> a little money every month.
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Answer: (B) saves
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The phrasal verb put by means to save money for future use. In the given sentence, it indicates that the brother sets aside and saves a portion of his income on a monthly basis.
144English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Ramesh was <u>on cloud nine</u> when she heard that the has won the lottery.
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Answer: (B) very happy
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The idiom "on cloud nine" means to be in a state of extreme happiness, elation, or bliss. Winning a lottery would make a person feel exceptionally delighted and overjoyed, making "very happy" the correct meaning.
145English Comprehension
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 and mark your answer
People say that he is a spy
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Answer: (D) It is said that he is a spy
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When an active sentence contains a reporting verb like say followed by a that-clause, it is converted into the passive voice using an impersonal construction starting with the dummy pronoun it. The simple present tense verb say is changed to its passive form is said. The subordinate noun clause that he is a spy remains unchanged and is placed after the passive verb. This structure accurately transforms People say that he is a spy into It is said that he is a spy.
146English Comprehension
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 and mark your answer
Has be completed the assignments?
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Answer: (D) Have the assignments been completed by him?
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The given active voice sentence is in the present perfect tense and in an interrogative form. To convert an interrogative present perfect sentence into the passive voice, the auxiliary verb Has or Have is followed by the object, the word been, the past participle form of the verb, and the agent introduced by by.
Because the object "the assignments" is plural, it requires the plural auxiliary verb "Have". The subjective pronoun "he" changes to its objective form "him" when acting as the agent. Applying these grammatical rules yields the structure: Have + object (the assignments) + been + past participle (completed) + by + agent (him).
147English Comprehension
Some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the circle corresponding to the appropriate correct option. If a sentence is free from error, blacken the circle corresponding to 'No Error' option in the Answer Sheet.
I will have both the blue or the black pen
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Answer: (D) or the black pen
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Correct Answer: D
The correlative conjunction both is grammatically paired with and, not or. In the sentence, the use of both in the preceding clause requires the conjunction in the latter part to be and. Therefore, the phrase or the black pen contains the error, as it must be changed to and the black pen to maintain grammatical correctness.
148English Comprehension
Some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the circle corresponding to the appropriate correct option. If a sentence is free from error, blacken the circle corresponding to 'No Error' option in the Answer Sheet.
My wife, having finish her work rushed to meet me at the event
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Answer: (A) My wife, having finish her work
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The perfect participle clause is used to show that one action was completed before another action began. It is formed using having followed by the past participle form of the verb. In this sentence, the verb finish must be in its past participle form finished to correctly construct the perfect participle phrase having finished her work.
149English Comprehension
Some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the circle corresponding to the appropriate correct option. If a sentence is free from error, blacken the circle corresponding to 'No Error' option in the Answer Sheet.
You must abide on the terms of this government.
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Answer: (B) You must abide on
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The verb abide is transitively followed by the preposition by when used in the sense of complying with, conforming to, or obeying a rule, decision, or agreement. Therefore, the incorrect preposition on in the phrase abide on must be replaced with by to correct the grammatical error in this part of the sentence.
150English Comprehension
Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
<u>To put in a nut-shell</u>
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Answer: (A) To state something very concisely
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The idiom to put in a nutshell means to express or state something in a very brief, concise, and clear manner, summarizing the most important points using the fewest possible words. The phrase alludes to the idea of compressing a large amount of information so that it is small enough to fit inside the shell of a nut, representing extreme brevity and conciseness in communication.
