In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
With his political ________ the Party President deftly handled the rebellion.
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Answer: (B) sagacity
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The noun sagacity refers to the quality of having keen mental discernment, practical wisdom, and sound judgment. In political contexts, sagacity denotes the strategic shrewdness and acumen needed to navigate complex situations. Handling a party rebellion deftly requires precisely this kind of wisdom and foresight, making sagacity the most appropriate fit for the blank.
502English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
urge someone to act in a violent or unlawful way.
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Answer: (C) incite
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To incite means to encourage, stir up, or urge someone to act in a violent, unlawful, or harmful manner. It is commonly used in legal and social contexts to describe the act of provoking or instigating illegal behavior, rioting, or civil unrest.
503English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Gandhi often
P- was unnecessary violence
Q- withdrew from an act of Satyagraha if he
R- felt there
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Answer: (D) QRP
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The sentence begins with the subject Gandhi and the adverb often, which must be followed by the principal verb withdrew in part Q. The sub-clause in part Q ends with the pronoun he, which acts as the subject for the next verb felt in part R. The word there at the end of part R initiates an existential construction that is completed by was unnecessary violence in part P. Combining these parts in the order QRP forms a grammatically correct and coherent sentence: Gandhi often withdrew from an act of Satyagraha if he felt there was unnecessary violence.
504English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The High Court judge ________ the orders passed by the district court.
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Answer: (A) quashed
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The verb quash is a specific legal term that means to reject, void, or declare invalid, especially by a judicial decision. In legal proceedings, a higher court, such as a High Court, has the authority to quash orders, indictments, or decisions passed by a lower court, such as a district court, rendering them null and void.
505English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Raining cats and dogs
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Answer: (A) It is raining unusually hard
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The idiom raining cats and dogs is a widely used English phrase that describes a situation where it is raining heavily or torrentially. It refers to an exceptionally hard or intense downpour of rain, making it the perfect expression for unusually heavy rainfall.
506English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
confuse
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Answer: (B) perplex
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To confuse means to cause someone to feel bewildered, puzzled, or unable to think clearly. Similarly, to perplex means to completely baffle, complicate, or confuse the mind of someone, making it difficult for them to understand or solve something. Both words share the primary meaning of causing mental disorientation or uncertainty, making them direct synonyms.
507English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) mongrels
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The word mongrels is the correctly spelled plural form of the noun mongrel. A mongrel refers to a dog of a mixed breed, or more broadly, any animal, plant, or object of mixed origin or character. It is derived from the Middle English word mong, which means a mixture.
508English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The thief escaped (from burning) as the noble King pardoned him.
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Answer: (B) from being burnt
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The verb escape is followed by the preposition from when denoting avoidance of a specific fate or punishment, and it requires a passive gerund when the subject receives the action. Since the thief was to be punished by fire rather than doing the burning himself, the passive gerund being burnt is grammatically correct to show that he avoided receiving the punishment.
509English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The painting had not been painted by the famous painter.
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Answer: (C) The famous painter had not painted the painting.
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The given sentence is in the passive voice of the past perfect tense. The structural formula for a passive voice sentence in the past perfect tense is: Object + had + not + been + third form of the verb (V3) + by + Subject.
To convert this sentence into the active voice, the positions of the subject and the object are interchanged, and the auxiliary verb "been" is removed. The structural formula for the active voice in the past perfect tense is: Subject + had + not + third form of the verb (V3) + Object.
By applying this rule, the object of the passive sentence "the famous painter" becomes the subject of the active sentence, and the subject "the painting" becomes the object. The verb phrase "had not been painted" is converted to "had not painted", which results in "The famous painter had not painted the painting."
510English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Was it him, that the teacher(A)/punished for not submitting(B)/his project on time(C)/No error
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Answer: (A) A
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The error lies in part A of the sentence. In formal English grammar, a pronoun following the linking verb "to be" (in this case, "was") should be in the subjective/nominative case rather than the objective case. Therefore, "him" must be replaced with "he". Additionally, when referring to a person, the relative pronoun "whom" or "who" is preferred over "that". The grammatically correct structure is "Was it he whom the teacher".
511English Comprehension
In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
With our ______ incomes, my wife and I can usually afford two vacations a year.
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Answer: (A) modest
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The word modest is used to describe an income, salary, or standard of living that is moderate, humble, or limited in size but still sufficient to live comfortably. In this context, having modest incomes means that while their earnings are not exceptionally large or extravagant, they are still stable and adequate enough to allow them to afford two vacations a year through careful budget management.
512English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Entrance exams for the(A)/posts of associate professors(B)/will begin from Tuesday.(C)/No error
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Answer: (B) B
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In the phrase "posts of associate professors", the designation "associate professor" acts as a specific job title. When referring to multiple vacancies or positions of a specific title using the structure "posts of", the title itself must remain in the singular form. Therefore, "associate professors" should be changed to the singular "associate professor" to make the correct phrasing "posts of associate professor".
513English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Targeting inflation comes from a belief that policy should be and transparent, so that the private sector can factor this their decision- making. The question that this is: are there more complicated" policies which better? I just note that one such policy is called nominal income targeting. it is more complicated and the private sector is deemed to be intellectually challenged.
policy should be ________ and transparent,
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Answer: (D) simple
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The correct choice is simple because the passage contrasts the preferred policy with more complicated policies later in the text. Describing the policy as simple and transparent establishes a direct contrast with these complex alternatives, indicating that the policy must be straightforward so that the private sector can easily factor it into their decision-making. This thematic opposition between simple and complicated policy frameworks is further emphasized when the passage discusses nominal income targeting as a more complex alternative.
514English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Targeting inflation comes from a belief that policy should be and transparent, so that the private sector can factor this their decision- making. The question that this is: are there more complicated" policies which better? I just note that one such policy is called nominal income targeting. it is more complicated and the private sector is deemed to be intellectually challenged.
private sector can factor this ________ their decision- making.
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Answer: (A) into
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The phrasal verb factor into means to include or incorporate a particular fact, situation, or variable as a relevant element when making a calculation, plan, or decision. In this context, the private sector needs to include inflation policy as a key component of their decision-making process, making into the grammatically correct preposition to complete the phrase.
515English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Targeting inflation comes from a belief that policy should be and transparent, so that the private sector can factor this their decision- making. The question that this is: are there more complicated" policies which better? I just note that one such policy is called nominal income targeting. it is more complicated and the private sector is deemed to be intellectually challenged.
The question that this ________ is
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Answer: (B) poses
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The verb pose is standardly collocated with question to mean present or put forward. In the context of the sentence, the author is introducing a query generated by the belief in inflation-targeting policies, making poses the grammatically and idiomatically correct choice to complete the phrase.
516English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Targeting inflation comes from a belief that policy should be and transparent, so that the private sector can factor this their decision- making. The question that this is: are there more complicated" policies which better? I just note that one such policy is called nominal income targeting. it is more complicated and the private sector is deemed to be intellectually challenged.
are there more complicated" policies which ________ better?
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Answer: (D) are
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In the sentence "are there more 'complicated' policies which ________ better?", the relative pronoun "which" refers back to the plural noun phrase "more 'complicated' policies". Since the antecedent is plural and the overall context of the passage is in the present tense (established by verbs like "comes", "should be", and "is"), a plural present tense verb is grammatically required to agree with the subject. The verb "are" correctly matches the plural subject "policies" to complete the clause.
517English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Targeting inflation comes from a belief that policy should be and transparent, so that the private sector can factor this their decision- making. The question that this is: are there more complicated policies which better? I just note that one such policy is called nominal income targeting. it is more complicated and the private sector is deemed to be intellectually challenged.
________ it is more complicated
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Answer: (A) But
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The coordinating conjunction "But" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies the preceding sentence. After introducing nominal income targeting as an alternative policy option, the author uses "But" to signal a transition to its main drawback, which is its high level of complexity for the private sector. This contrastive function logically connects the two sentences by highlighting the limitation of the newly introduced policy.
518English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
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Answer: (C) to sever
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The verb sever means to divide, cut, or slice through something suddenly and forcibly, separating it into parts or cutting it off entirely. It is typically used to describe the abrupt physical act of cutting through an object, limb, or connection with a sharp tool, which matches the description of dividing by cutting or slicing in a sudden and forceful manner.
519English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The teacher accused Jeetu of ______ because she knew he could never write such an exceptional paper.
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Answer: (B) plagiarism
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Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's written work, ideas, or intellectual property and passing them off as one's own. In an academic setting, when a student submits an exceptionally high-quality paper that does not align with their actual writing ability or knowledge level, they are accused of plagiarism because it indicates they copied the work from another source without authorization or proper attribution.
520English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It ignores the real victim,
P- of getting justice
Q- often compelling him/her
R- to find extralegal methods
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Answer: (D) QRP
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The sentence begins with the main clause "It ignores the real victim," which is logically followed by part Q, "often compelling him/her," where the pronoun "him/her" refers back to "the real victim." The verb "compelling" naturally takes an infinitive construction, which is provided by part R, "to find extralegal methods." This is then completed by the prepositional phrase in part P, "of getting justice," which modifies "methods." Together, they form the grammatically correct and coherent sentence: "It ignores the real victim, often compelling him/her to find extralegal methods of getting justice."
521English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) heirloom
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The word heirloom is spelled correctly. It is a noun that refers to a valuable object or piece of property that has been passed down through several generations within a family. The word is a combination of heir, meaning a person legally entitled to inherit property, and loom, which historically referred to an implement or tool. The standard spelling of this word is h-e-i-r-l-o-o-m.
522English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The investigation team viewed the CCTV video clip.
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Answer: (D) The CCTV video clip was viewed by the investigation team.
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The active voice sentence is in the simple past tense, following the structure of Subject + past tense verb (V2) + Object.
To convert this structure into passive voice, the formula is: Object + was/were + past participle of the verb (V3) + by + Subject.
In this sentence, the singular object is the CCTV video clip, which takes the auxiliary verb was, followed by the past participle viewed, and the agent by the investigation team. Applying this rule yields the passive sentence: The CCTV video clip was viewed by the investigation team.
523English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
History rarely produces moments epiphany, where politics appears as a creative act of redemption and the future becomes a collective act of healing. ___ society carries its wounds like a burden, a reminder that justice works fragmentarily. Suddenly out of the crassness, the of everyday politics, a moment to treasure.
___ society carries its wounds like a burden
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Answer: (A) Each
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The determiner "each" is used with singular countable nouns to refer to all members of a group or class considered individually. In this context, "each" correctly modifies the singular noun "society" and agrees with the singular verb "carries", emphasizing that every individual society carries its own historical wounds.
524English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
spine
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Answer: (B) vertebrae
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The spine is the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis in humans and other vertebrates, forming the skeletal backbone. In anatomical and general vocabulary contexts, vertebrae, which are the individual bony segments making up this backbone, are directly associated with and used synonymously to describe the structure of the spine itself.
525English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
If I (have had) money, I would have bought this car.
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Answer: (C) had had
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The sentence uses the third conditional structure, which refers to an unreal situation in the past and its hypothetical outcome. The correct structure requires the past perfect tense in the if-clause (had + past participle), making "had had" the correct choice to complete "If I had had money, I would have bought this car."
526English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The first clue
P-to the nature of this agenda
Q-lies in the origin of
R-the smart city idea itself
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Answer: (D) PQR
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The sentence begins with the subject noun phrase The first clue. The prepositional phrase to the nature of this agenda (P) directly qualifies the noun clue, forming the complete subject The first clue to the nature of this agenda. This is logically followed by the verb phrase lies in the origin of (Q) and its prepositional object the smart city idea itself (R) to complete the grammatical sequence.
527English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I had invited(A)/all my sister-in-laws(B)/to my son's birthday party.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The compound noun sister-in-law forms its plural by adding -s to the principal word sister, making it sisters-in-law. The form sister-in-laws is grammatically incorrect.
528English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
a loud, harsh, piercing cry
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Answer: (C) screech
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A screech is defined as a loud, harsh, piercing cry or high-pitched sound. This vocalization is typically associated with a sudden, sharp expression of pain, terror, or excitement, making it the most accurate term for the given description.
529English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Run out of steam
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Answer: (A) To lose impetus or enthusiasm
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The idiom run out of steam historically refers to a steam-powered engine or locomotive losing the steam pressure required to generate power, causing it to slow down and eventually stop. Figuratively, it is used to describe a person, project, or process that loses energy, momentum, impetus, or enthusiasm, making them unable or unwilling to continue at the same pace or finish what was started.
530English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) transmit
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The word transmit is spelled correctly. It is a verb that means to send, pass, or convey something, such as an electrical signal, message, disease, or force, from one person, place, or thing to another. It originates from the Latin word transmittere, where trans means across and mittere means to send.
531English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
demure
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Answer: (B) bold
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The word demure is used to describe someone, typically a woman, who is reserved, modest, quiet, or shy in behavior. In contrast, the word bold describes someone who is confident, assertive, courageous, or outgoing. Therefore, bold is the direct antonym of demure, as it represents the opposite personality trait.
532English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) bristles
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The word bristles is spelled correctly. It functions either as the plural noun referring to short, stiff hairs on an animal or a brush, or as the third-person singular present form of the verb bristle, which means to stand up stiffly or to react with anger.
533English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
History rarely produces moments epiphany, where politics appears as a creative act of redemption and the future becomes a collective act of healing. society carries its wounds like a burden, a ___ reminder that justice works fragmentarily. Suddenly out of the crassness, the of everyday politics, a moment to treasure.
a ___ reminder that justice works fragmentarily.
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Answer: (D) perpetual
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The word perpetual means never-ending, continuous, or everlasting. In the context of the passage, carrying historical wounds like an ongoing burden acts as a constant, uninterrupted reminder of the incomplete nature of justice. The collocation perpetual reminder accurately conveys this sense of an enduring, unceasing memory of unresolved trauma.
534English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
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Answer: (A) The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
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The given sentence is in the passive voice, structured in the simple past tense: Subject + was/were + past participle + by + Agent. To convert this into the active voice, the agent "the hardworking salesman" becomes the active subject, the verb "was collected" changes to the simple past tense "collected", and the passive subject "the payment" becomes the direct object. This transition yields the active sentence: "The hardworking salesman collected the payment."
535English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The client said to the ticket-seller, "At what time do the counters close?"
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Answer: (A) The client asked the ticket-seller at what time the counters closed.
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When converting an interrogative sentence from direct to indirect speech, the reporting verb said to is changed to asked. For question-word inquiries, the question phrase itself, in this case at what time, acts as the connector. The sentence structure changes from interrogative, where the helping verb comes before the subject, to assertive, where the subject comes before the verb. Furthermore, because the reporting verb is in the past tense, the simple present tense verb close in the reported speech changes to the simple past tense closed. This makes the correct indirect form the client asked the ticket-seller at what time the counters closed.
536English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
This palace (has been belonging) to our family since generations.
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Answer: (B) has belonged
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The verb belong is a stative verb, which represents a state of ownership rather than an action. Stative verbs are not used in continuous tenses, making the present perfect continuous form grammatically incorrect. To describe a state of possession that began in the past and continues into the present, the present perfect tense is required. The present perfect form has belonged accurately conveys this ongoing state of possession over time.
537English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
One year after its official launch,
P- while expectations
Q- has largely escaped political scrutiny
R- have been scaled down, the rhetoric
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Answer: (C) PRQ
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The clause starting with "while expectations" in part P naturally connects to the plural verb phrase in part R, "have been scaled down, the rhetoric", because "expectations" serves as the subject for the verb "have been".
Subsequently, the singular noun phrase ending part R, "the rhetoric", acts as the subject for the singular verb phrase in part Q, "has largely escaped political scrutiny".
Combining these segments in the PRQ sequence creates a grammatically correct and coherent sentence: "One year after its official launch, while expectations have been scaled down, the rhetoric has largely escaped political scrutiny."
538English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The Department has ______ a complaint against Mr. Bakshi.
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Answer: (B) registered
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In formal, administrative, and legal contexts, the standard and idiomatic verb used with the noun "complaint" to denote the official recording or lodging of an accusation is "register". When an official department initiates or files a formal grievance against an individual, it registers a complaint.
539English Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He has a ______ interest in studying human psychology.
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Answer: (A) deep
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The adjective deep is the most appropriate word because it collocates naturally with interest to describe a strong, profound, and highly focused curiosity in a specific field like human psychology. In English usage, expressing an intense or thorough intellectual engagement with a subject is standardly formulated as having a deep interest in it.
540English Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Due to me being new(A)/to the city, I had(B)/difficulty in finding a job.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The error lies in part A of the sentence. The word being functions as a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun. In standard English grammar, a gerund must be preceded by a possessive pronoun rather than an objective pronoun. Therefore, the objective pronoun me should be replaced with the possessive pronoun my, making the correct phrase Due to my being new.
541English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
purge
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Answer: (A) evacuate
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The word purge means to empty, clear, or rid a place or container of unwanted contents or impurities. Similarly, evacuate means to empty, remove, or discharge the contents from a vessel, organ, or area. Both terms share the primary meaning of clearing out or discharging substances from a space, making them synonyms in both technical and general contexts.
542English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
genteel
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Answer: (A) uncivilized
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The word genteel is used to describe someone who is polite, refined, elegant, or well-mannered, typically characteristic of polite society or the upper social classes. The word uncivilized refers to someone or something that is unrefined, rough, and lacking in social grace or cultural polish, making it the direct antonym of genteel.
543English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
History rarely produces moments epiphany, where politics appears as a creative act of redemption and the future becomes a collective act of healing. society carries its wounds like a burden, a reminder that justice works fragmentarily. Suddenly out of the crassness, the ___ of everyday politics, a moment to treasure.
the ___ of everyday politics
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Answer: (A) crudity
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The word crudity refers to the state of being raw, coarse, or lacking in refinement and manners. In the given context, it is used as a parallel noun alongside crassness to emphasize the coarse, vulgar, and insensitive nature of everyday politics, contrasting sharply with the rare and redemptive moment described in the passage.
544English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
saved by the bell
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Answer: (B) saved at the last moment
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The idiom saved by the bell refers to being rescued from a difficult, embarrassing, or unpleasant situation at the very last moment by a timely event or interruption. The origin of this phrase lies in the sport of boxing, where a boxer who is in danger of losing is saved from being counted out if the bell rings to signal the end of the round.
545English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, [blank] a promise from his [blank], assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an [blank] journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus [blank]. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern-day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, titled the "basic structure".
it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, [blank]
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Answer: (A) elicited
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The word elicited means to draw out, evoke, or obtain a response, reaction, or statement from someone. In this context, Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, successfully drew out or secured a formal promise from his citizens before leaving on his journey. This usage correctly fits the grammatical structure and context of obtaining a pledge or commitment.
546English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, [blank] a promise from his [blank], assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an [blank] journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus [blank]. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern-day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, titled the "basic structure".
a promise from his [blank]
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Answer: (C) subjects
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In the given passage, Lycurgus is described as the ruler of Sparta. A monarch, king, or ruler historically governs over subjects. The noun subjects refers to the people who are ruled by a sovereign or monarch, making it the grammatically and contextually correct word to fill the blank.
547English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, [blank] a promise from his [blank], assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an [blank] journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus [blank]. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern-day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, titled the "basic structure".
he returned from an [blank] journey.
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Answer: (A) impending
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The context of the passage indicates that Lycurgus sought a commitment from his subjects before embarking on a journey that was about to take place. The word impending is used to describe an event, such as a journey, that is about to happen or is forthcoming. It perfectly fits the blank to denote that the journey was imminent and about to begin.
548English Comprehension
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, [blank] a promise from his [blank], assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an [blank] journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus [blank]. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern-day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, titled the "basic structure".
an island of immutability, [blank] titled the "basic structure".
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Answer: (B) aptly
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The adverb aptly means in a manner that is appropriate, suitable, or fitting to the circumstances. In the context of the passage, the term basic structure serves as an exceptionally fitting and suitable name for the concept described as an island of immutability. Therefore, aptly is the correct word to modify how this concept is titled.
549English Comprehension
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
History rarely produces moments epiphany, where politics appears as a creative act of redemption and the future becomes a collective act of healing. society carries its wounds like a burden, a reminder that justice works fragmentarily. Suddenly out of the crassness, the of everyday politics, ___ a moment to treasure.
___ a moment to treasure.
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Answer: (C) comes
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The passage is written consistently in the present tense, as established by verbs such as produces, appears, becomes, carries, and works. To maintain grammatical consistency and tense agreement throughout the text, the verb in the final clause must also be in the simple present tense. Since the subject of this clause, a moment to treasure, is singular, it requires the singular present tense verb form comes.
550English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) gibbered
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The word gibbered is the correct spelling of the past tense of the verb gibber. This verb means to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically due to fear, shock, or excitement. The word is formed by adding the suffix -ed to the base word gibber, without doubling the final consonant r because the stress falls on the first syllable.
