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 management should have put up a notice ______ the dates of the event.
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Answer: (C) indicating
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The word indicating means to point out, show, or make known. In the context of the sentence, a notice is a formal announcement meant to convey specific factual details such as dates, times, or venues. Therefore, the participle indicating fits perfectly as it describes the notice showing or specifying the exact dates of the upcoming event.
952English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order:
Therefore, perhaps
P- on ensuring learning standards
Q- there is a case
R- to introduce some clauses
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Answer: (B) QRP
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The phrase "Therefore, perhaps" naturally connects to "there is a case" (Q) to introduce a proposed suggestion or possibility. This is followed by "to introduce some clauses" (R), which defines what the case is for. Finally, the prepositional phrase "on ensuring learning standards" (P) specifies the subject matter of the clauses, completing the logical and grammatical flow of the sentence to read: "Therefore, perhaps there is a case to introduce some clauses on ensuring learning standards."
953English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
jeer
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Answer: (B) hoot
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The word jeer means to make rude and mocking remarks, typically to express derision, scorn, or disapproval. Similarly, to hoot means to utter a loud shout or cry of disapproval, derision, or contempt. Both words describe vocal expressions of mockery or dislike, making hoot a synonym for jeer.
954English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To be pushing up daisies
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Answer: (B) To be dead and buried
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The idiom "to be pushing up daisies" is a euphemistic or humorous slang expression used to refer to someone who is dead and buried. The phrase originates from the imagery of a deceased person buried in the ground under the soil, where their decaying remains metaphorically nourish the earth and help wildflowers, such as daisies, grow and bloom above their grave. This expression has been recorded in English literature since the mid-19th century and gained widespread popularity during the early 20th century.
955English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Public interest litigation,
P- presently serves a role distinctly opposed
Q- therefore,
R- to the rationale behind its fashioning
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Answer: (A) QPR
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The sentence begins with the subject, Public interest litigation. The adverb therefore in part Q acts as a transition and immediately follows this subject, set off by commas, creating the flow: Public interest litigation, therefore,. This is followed by the verb phrase in part P, presently serves a role distinctly opposed, which describes the current function of the subject. Finally, part R, to the rationale behind its fashioning, completes the grammatical structure because the adjective opposed is naturally followed by the preposition to. This sequence creates a logical and grammatically coherent sentence.
956English 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 professor said to the students, 'Work hard if you want to pass the test.'
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Answer: (C) The professor advised the students to work hard if they wanted to pass the test.
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When converting direct speech into indirect speech, the reporting verb said to is changed to advised because the reported speech conveys a piece of advice.
The imperative part of the sentence Work hard is converted into an infinitive phrase to work hard.
In the conditional clause if you want to pass the test:
The second-person pronoun you refers to the object of the reporting verb the students, which is third-person plural, so it changes to they.
The simple present tense verb want changes to the simple past tense wanted because the reporting verb said is in the past tense.
Combining these changes, the sentence becomes: The professor advised the students to work hard if they wanted to pass the test.
957English 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 the course ___ the hearing, the Central government to concede that it had not fulfilled many of its statutory The National Disaster Policy required under the Disaster Management Act did not exist. The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act The National Disaster Response Force did not have expertise to deal with the drought. It also admitted that the Centre had delayed releasing assistance to States under the National Disaster Response Fund.
In the course ___ the hearing
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Answer: (A) of
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The prepositional phrase "in the course of" is a standard idiomatic expression in English meaning during the specified period of time, process, or activity. In this context, it indicates that the Central government's admission occurred during the progress of the hearing.
958English 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 the course the hearing, the Central government ___ to concede that it had not fulfilled many of its statutory The National Disaster Policy required under the Disaster Management Act did not exist. The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act The National Disaster Response Force did not have expertise to deal with the drought. It also admitted that the Centre had delayed releasing assistance to States under the National Disaster Response Fund.
the Central government ___ to concede
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Answer: (B) was forced
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The sentence describes an action in the past, as indicated by the subsequent past-tense verbs in the passage such as did not exist, did not have, admitted, and delayed. Because the Central government received the action of being compelled by the circumstances of the hearing rather than performing the action of forcing someone else, the verb must be in the simple past passive voice. The simple past passive structure consists of was/were followed by the past participle of the verb, which correctly gives was forced.
959English 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 the course the hearing, the Central government to concede that it had not fulfilled many of its statutory ___ The National Disaster Policy required under the Disaster Management Act did not exist. The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act The National Disaster Response Force did not have expertise to deal with the drought. It also admitted that the Centre had delayed releasing assistance to States under the National Disaster Response Fund.
it had not fulfilled many of its statutory ___
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Answer: (D) obligations
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The term statutory obligations refers to legal duties, responsibilities, or requirements imposed by a statute or law that an individual or organization must fulfill. In this context, the passage describes several legally mandated duties that the Central government was required to execute under the Disaster Management Act, such as formulating the National Disaster Policy and establishing the Disaster Mitigation Fund. Because these are legally binding tasks prescribed by legislation, they are correctly and collocatedly referred to as statutory obligations.
960English 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 the course the hearing, the Central government to concede that it had not fulfilled many of its statutory The National Disaster Policy required under the Disaster Management Act did not exist. The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act ___ The National Disaster Response Force did not have expertise to deal with the drought. It also admitted that the Centre had delayed releasing assistance to States under the National Disaster Response Fund.
The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act ___
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Answer: (C) has not been created
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The phrase "has not been created" is in the present perfect tense (passive voice). In the given passage, the court hearing evaluates the current status of the statutory requirements mandated under the Disaster Management Act. The present perfect tense is grammatically appropriate here as it describes a state of inaction that began in the past (when the Act was enacted) and continues to be true up to the present moment of the hearing. This indicates that the Disaster Mitigation Fund remains unestablished to this day.
961English 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 the course the hearing, the Central government to concede that it had not fulfilled many of its statutory The National Disaster Policy required under the Disaster Management Act did not exist. The Disaster Mitigation Fund proposed under the same Act The National Disaster Response Force did not have ___ expertise to deal with the drought. It also admitted that the Centre had delayed releasing assistance to States under the National Disaster Response Fund.
The National Disaster Response Force did not have ___ expertise to deal with the drought.
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Answer: (A) any
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The sentence uses the negative verb phrase "did not have", which requires a determiner suitable for negative contexts. The word "any" is typically used in negative sentences to express a total absence or lack of something. Using "any" in "did not have any expertise" correctly conveys that the National Disaster Response Force completely lacked the specialized knowledge or skills required to address the drought.
962English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
Grandfather always (finds faults) with the poor gardener.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The subject Grandfather is third-person singular, which requires the singular verb finds in the simple present tense to indicate a habitual action denoted by the frequency adverb always. The original phrase finds faults correctly maintains both the singular subject-verb agreement and the simple present tense.
963English 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.
During a depression even the affluent middle class struggles to ______ out a living.
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Answer: (B) eke
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The idiom eke out a living means to manage to make a living with great effort, difficulty, or by using resources very sparingly. In the context of an economic depression, when resources and finances are scarce, this phrase perfectly describes the struggle of people trying to survive and make ends meet.
964English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to cause a process or action to begin
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Answer: (A) to initiate
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The verb to initiate means to cause a process or action to begin. Derived from the Latin word initium, meaning beginning, it refers to the act of setting something in motion or taking the very first step to start a procedure, event, or sequence of actions.
965English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
(As) you find me absent, please leave the parcel with my colleague.
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Answer: (C) Should
Explanation
The sentence requires a conditional clause to express a possible future scenario. In formal English, conditional clauses can be inverted by omitting the conditional conjunction "if" and placing the auxiliary verb "should" at the beginning of the clause. Thus, "Should you find me absent" is an inverted form of "If you should find me absent", which correctly introduces the condition under which the request in the main clause should be carried out.
966English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
to dawdle
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Answer: (C) to hasten
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The verb to dawdle means to waste time, move slowly, or delay. In contrast, to hasten means to move or act with speed and hurry. Therefore, to hasten is the direct antonym of to dawdle, representing the opposite action of accelerating or rushing.
967English 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.
Dia said to Pari, "Do you like oranges?"
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Answer: (D) Dia asked Pari if she liked oranges.
Explanation
When converting a direct yes/no question in the simple present tense into indirect speech, the reporting verb said to is changed to asked. The conjunction if or whether is introduced to connect the reporting clause and the reported speech, replacing the quotation marks. The pronoun you changes to she to refer to the listener, Pari. Additionally, the verb like changes from the simple present tense to the simple past tense liked because the reporting verb is in the past tense. Finally, the interrogative sentence structure is converted into an assertive statement, transforming the question into a standard declarative clause.
968English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
It is becoming
P- increasingly clear that anyone
Q- of freedom, justice and equality is seen as a threat
R- who dares to raise issues
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Answer: (C) PRQ
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The sentence begins with the introductory phrase "It is becoming", which naturally flows into part P ("increasingly clear that anyone") to state a rising fact. The pronoun "anyone" at the end of part P is immediately followed by the relative clause in part R ("who dares to raise issues") to identify the person being referred to. Part Q ("of freedom, justice and equality is seen as a threat") then completes the sentence by specifying the types of "issues" and providing the main verb phrase "is seen as a threat" that corresponds to the subject "anyone". Combining these parts in the order PRQ forms a grammatically correct and logically coherent statement.
969English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) brouhaha
Explanation
The word brouhaha is spelled correctly. It is a noun of French origin that refers to a state of noisy, overexcited, or angry reaction, uproar, or fuss over something often minor or temporary.
970English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To jump ship
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Answer: (C) To leave an organization
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The idiom to jump ship originally referred to a sailor deserting their ship while it was in port or at sea. In modern conversational and professional contexts, it is used metaphorically to describe leaving an organization, company, or cause, often abruptly or to join a competitor, especially when one foresees trouble or is dissatisfied with the current situation.
971English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
fuddle
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Answer: (B) explicate
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The word fuddle means to confuse, muddle, or make someone unable to think clearly. In contrast, explicate means to analyze, explain, or make something clear and detailed. Since fuddle represents creating confusion or clouding understanding, explicate represents clarifying and clearing up confusion, making it the direct antonym.
972English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To kick the bucket
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Answer: (B) to die
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The idiom to kick the bucket is a widely used English euphemism that means to die. Although the exact origin of the phrase is heavily debated, one common theory suggests it refers to the bucket or beam (derived from the Old French word buquet, meaning a balance or beam) from which slaughtered animals were hung by their hind legs, which would spasm and kick the beam as they died. Another popular explanation associates it with the act of committing suicide by hanging, where a person stands on an upturned bucket with a noose around their neck and kicks the bucket away to hang themselves. The phrase has been firmly established in the English lexicon since the late eighteenth century to denote passing away.
973English 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.
We must take care of the old.
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Answer: (B) The old must be taken care of by us.
Explanation
When converting an active voice sentence containing a modal verb like "must" into the passive voice, the structural formula is Object + modal verb + be + past participle of the main verb + by + Subject.
In the active sentence "We must take care of the old", "We" is the subject, "must" is the modal verb, "take care of" is the phrasal verb, and "the old" is the object.
Applying the conversion rule, the object "The old" becomes the new subject, the modal verb "must" changes to "must be", the verb "take care of" is converted to its past participle form "taken care of" keeping the preposition "of" attached to the verb, and the subject "We" becomes the agent "by us". This results in the grammatically correct passive sentence "The old must be taken care of by us".
974English 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 asked two persons(A)/the way to the school(B)but neither of them knew it.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (D) D
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The sentence is grammatically correct and free of errors. The pronoun neither is correctly used to refer to one of two entities, which matches the two persons mentioned in the first part of the sentence. The verbs asked and knew are consistent in the past tense, and the phrasing of all parts is grammatically sound.
975English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
a rich source of something
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Answer: (B) lode
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The word lode refers to a vein of metal ore in the earth, which is a rich natural deposit. Figuratively, it is used to describe a rich source or abundant supply of something valuable, such as information, ideas, or resources, making it the term that best expresses this meaning.
976English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) banditry
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The word banditry is the correct spelling of the noun that describes the state, practice, or actions of bandits. It refers to acts of robbery, plunder, and lawless violence, typically carried out by organized bands or outlaws in remote or poorly policed areas.
977English 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.
While mother mixed the cake ______ Dipsu stood at the table watching her.
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Answer: (A) batter
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In baking, the liquid or semi-liquid mixture of flour, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients before it is baked into a cake is specifically and standardly referred to as a batter. Therefore, mixing the cake batter is the most appropriate and natural collocation in the context of preparing a cake.
978English 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'.
We had to return because(A)/when we reached the railway(B)/station the train left.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (C) C
Explanation
When two actions in the past happen at different times, the action that took place first must be expressed in the past perfect tense (had + past participle), while the subsequent action is written in the simple past tense. Here, the train left before they reached the railway station, which is why they had to return. Therefore, the simple past "the train left" must be corrected to the past perfect "the train had left" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
979English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
murmur
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Answer: (C) buzz
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The word murmur represents a low, continuous, and indistinct sound, such as a quiet hum or a soft, collective undertone of voices. Similarly, buzz refers to a low, continuous humming sound, like that of bees or a crowd talking at a low level. Both terms describe a persistent, low-frequency background sound, making them synonymous in describing this type of auditory sensation.
980English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
Further negotiations
P- are necessary
Q- to reach a common understanding
R- to enable implementation
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Answer: (D) PQR
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The subject of the sentence is Further negotiations, which is a plural noun phrase requiring a plural verb to complete the predicate. Part P begins with the verb phrase are necessary, making it the logical and grammatically correct continuation of the subject. Following this, the infinitive phrase in part Q, to reach a common understanding, provides the purpose of why these negotiations are necessary. Finally, the infinitive phrase in part R, to enable implementation, specifies the goal of reaching that common understanding. Thus, arranging the parts in the sequence P-Q-R forms the coherent and grammatically correct sentence: Further negotiations are necessary to reach a common understanding to enable implementation.
981English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
peripatetic
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Answer: (D) nomadic
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The term peripatetic originates from the Greek word peripatetikos, which means walking about. It is used to describe a person who travels from place to place, especially for work or as a habit. The word nomadic similarly characterizes a lifestyle of wandering and moving from one location to another rather than staying in a fixed place. Therefore, these two terms are synonymous in representing a mobile, traveling nature.
982English 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.
All of us have admired some writers, (1) ___ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. (2) ___ writer who has, for more than half a century, (3) ___ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never (4) ___. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said (5) ___.
All of us have admired some writers, their work
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Answer: (B) preferred
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The sentence uses the present perfect tense initiated by the auxiliary verb have in have admired. To maintain a parallel grammatical structure, the second verb in the series also relies on this auxiliary verb through ellipsis (have admired..., [have] preferred...). Therefore, the past participle form preferred is correct because it coordinates directly with admired, sharing the helping verb have to express two connected actions.
983English 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.
All of us have admired some writers, (1) ___ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. (2) ___ writer who has, for more than half a century, (3) ___ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never (4) ___. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said (5) ___.
writer who has
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Answer: (D) One
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The sentence introduces a specific example of an admired writer from the larger group of writers mentioned in the preceding sentence. The standard grammatical construction to introduce a single individual out of a group is "One writer who... is [Name]". Using "One" perfectly fits this structure, transitioning the narrative from the general discussion of admired writers to the specific example of George Orwell.
984English 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.
All of us have admired some writers, (1) ___ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. (2) ___ writer who has, for more than half a century, (3) ___ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never (4) ___. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said (5) ___.
for his searing honesty is George Orwell.
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Answer: (B) been admired
Explanation
The blank requires the correct verb form to complete the present perfect passive voice following the auxiliary verb has. The standard grammatical structure for the present perfect passive is has or have followed by been and the past participle of the main verb. Combining has with been admired correctly completes this structure to indicate that George Orwell has continuously received admiration for his honesty over the specified period of time.
985English 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.
All of us have admired some writers, (1) ___ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. (2) ___ writer who has, for more than half a century, (3) ___ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never (4) ___. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said (5) ___.
He is recondite, but he is never ______.
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Answer: (A) trite
Explanation
The word recondite means dealing with obscure, profound, or complex subject matter. The conjunction but introduces a contrast, which is further explained in the subsequent sentence: He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said before. This emphasizes his unique and original style of writing. The word trite, which means unoriginal, hackneyed, or clichéd, provides the perfect contrast, indicating that despite dealing with deep or obscure themes, his writing is never stale or unoriginal.
986English 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.
All of us have admired some writers, (1) ___ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. (2) ___ writer who has, for more than half a century, (3) ___ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never (4) ___. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said (5) ___.
He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said ______.
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Answer: (C) before
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The adverb before is used at the end of the clause to indicate that an event has not occurred prior to the present time. In this context, stating that something has not been said before emphasizes the novelty, originality, and unique nature of George Orwell's writing style, indicating that no one else had expressed those ideas in that specific manner in the past.
987English 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.
Brijesh said that he has no ________ of stepping down, although he is under a lot of pressure to do so.
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Answer: (B) intention
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The noun intention refers to an aim, plan, or purpose. In English grammar, the idiomatic phrase have no intention of followed by a gerund is standard usage to express that someone does not plan or mean to perform a specific action. In this context, it indicates that Brijesh has no plan or resolve to resign from his position despite the pressure he is facing.
988English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I won't be able to leave for office until they (arrive).
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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In future time clauses introduced by conjunctions of time such as "until", "when", "before", "after", and "as soon as", the simple present tense is used to refer to future events. In this sentence, the main clause "I won't be able to leave for office" is in the future tense, which means the time clause "until they arrive" correctly uses the simple present tense "arrive" to indicate a future action. This makes the sentence grammatically correct as written.
989English 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.
"O, what a beautiful lake that is!" said she.
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Answer: (A) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.
Explanation
When converting an exclamatory sentence in direct speech to indirect speech, the reporting verb said is changed to exclaimed joyfully or exclaimed with wonder. The conjunction that is introduced to connect the reporting clause with the reported clause. The exclamatory sentence what a beautiful lake that is! is converted into an assertive statement, and the tense of the verb is changed from the simple present is to the simple past was. The demonstrative pronoun that remains unchanged. This results in the consecutive use of that that, where the first that is the conjunction and the second that is the demonstrative pronoun referring to the lake.
990English 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.
Lakhs of tourists view the Taj Mahal every year.
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Answer: (D) The Taj Mahal is viewed by lakhs of tourists every year.
Explanation
The active sentence is in the simple present tense, as indicated by the verb view. To convert a simple present tense sentence from active to passive voice, the construction is: object + is/am/are + past participle (V3) of the verb + by + subject.
Applying this rule, the object of the active sentence, the Taj Mahal, becomes the subject of the passive sentence. The verb view is changed to the passive form is viewed, followed by the agent lakhs of tourists introduced by the preposition by. This maintains the simple present tense of the original statement, resulting in the correct passive construction.
991English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
X marks the spot
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Answer: (C) The exact location
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The idiom X marks the spot historically originates from treasure maps, where a letter X was drawn to pinpoint the exact location of buried treasure. In everyday English, this phrase is used to indicate the precise point, place, or exact location where something significant is located or has occurred.
992English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to use for the first time
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Answer: (D) christen
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The word christen is used informally to mean using something for the first time. This usage is derived from the ceremonial practice of naming and dedicating a new vessel, building, or object during its first official launch or opening. Colloquially, this has extended to using any new everyday item, such as a new grill, car, or house, for the very first time to mark the occasion.
993English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
synchronicity
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Answer: (A) conformity
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Synchronicity refers to the state of being synchronous, representing the simultaneous occurrence of events or a state of alignment, harmony, and concurrence. Conformity denotes the state of agreement, correspondence, or congruity in form, manner, or character. Because both terms describe a state of harmonious alignment, agreement, or correspondence, conformity is the correct synonym.
994English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The atmosphere
P-is against them, but there appears
Q-in their administrations
R-to be fight left
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Answer: (C) PRQ
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The sentence begins with the subject, The atmosphere, which connects to the verb phrase in part P, is against them, but there appears. The verb phrase there appears grammatically requires a to-infinitive construction, which is provided in part R, to be fight left. Finally, the prepositional phrase in part Q, in their administrations, correctly indicates where the fight is left, completing the sentence logically and grammatically.
995English 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 weather disrupted the final match.
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Answer: (C) The final match was disrupted by the weather.
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The active voice sentence is in the simple past tense, as indicated by the past tense verb disrupted. To convert a sentence in the simple past tense from active voice to passive voice, the grammatical structure is: Subject (formerly the object) + was/were + past participle form of the verb + by + Agent (formerly the subject).
In this sentence, the final match is the object, disrupted is the verb, and the weather is the subject. Since the final match is a singular noun, it takes the auxiliary verb was, followed by the past participle disrupted. This yields the correct passive construction: The final match was disrupted by the weather.
996English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) quarries
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The word "quarries" is spelled correctly. It is the plural form of the noun "quarry", which refers to large, deep pits from which stone, sand, gravel, or minerals are extracted through cutting or blasting.
997English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
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Answer: (C) to spew
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The verb spew means to eject or expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly from a source. This term is frequently used to describe the violent or rapid discharge of gases, liquids, or other substances, such as a volcano spewing ash or a pipe spewing sewage.
998English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
accolade
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Answer: (D) distinction
Explanation
An accolade is an award, honor, or expression of praise and approval given to someone in recognition of their merit or achievements. Similarly, a distinction refers to a mark of honor, excellence, or high repute that sets someone apart. Both words share the meaning of recognition for exceptional quality, making them synonyms.
999English 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'.
One of the state(A)/in which there was a severe drought(B)/last year is Maharashtra.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The grammatical rule for the construction "one of" requires it to be followed by a plural noun, as it denotes selecting a single member out of a larger collective group. In part A, the singular noun "state" is used incorrectly and must be replaced with its plural form "states" to maintain grammatical accuracy.
1000English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) feminism
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Feminism is the correct spelling of the noun defined as the belief in and advocacy of the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. It is derived from the French word feminisme and the Latin root femina, meaning woman, and is spelled with a single m in both syllables.
