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.
___ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an political flavour. The rule against admitting evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human , independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same for the laws of property and contract.
___ some respects
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Answer: (C) In
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The preposition "in" is used here to form the standard idiomatic phrase "in some respects". In this context, the noun "respect" refers to a specific aspect, detail, or feature of a matter. The complete expression "in some respects" means "with regard to certain details" or "from a particular point of view".
1102English 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.
some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an ___ political flavour. The rule against admitting evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human , independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same for the laws of property and contract.
Many of these laws do not have an ___ political flavour.
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Answer: (A) overtly
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The adverb overtly means in an open, obvious, or unconcealed manner. In the context of the passage, the author explains that fundamental laws concerning evidence, property, and contract are based on common sense and a basic understanding of human nature rather than political motives. Therefore, describing these laws as not having an overtly political flavour accurately conveys that they lack any obvious or explicitly manifest political character or agenda.
1103English 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.
some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an political flavour. The rule against admitting ___ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human , independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same for the laws of property and contract.
The rule against admitting ___ evidence
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Answer: (C) In
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The sentence begins with the prepositional phrase "in some respects", which is a standard idiomatic expression in English meaning "in some ways" or "to a certain extent". The preposition "in" is the grammatically correct and natural choice to pair with "some respects" to introduce this qualification in the sentence.
1104English 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.
some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an political flavour. The rule against admitting evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ___ , independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same for the laws of property and contract.
a keen awareness of human ___
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Answer: (B) nature
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The phrase human nature refers to the fundamental dispositions, characteristics, and cognitive traits shared by all human beings. In the context of legal principles, laws regarding evidence, contract, and property are constructed based on a practical understanding of how humans naturally behave, make decisions, and respond to incentives or temptation, such as their susceptibility to bias, error, or self-interest. Therefore, nature is the most appropriate and idiomatic fit to complete the expression.
1105English 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.
some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an political flavour. The rule against admitting evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human , independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ___ for the laws of property and contract.
The same ___ for the laws of property and contract.
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Answer: (B) goes
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The idiomatic phrase the same goes for is used to indicate that what has just been said about one person or thing is also true for another. In this context, it expresses that the observation about being based on good sense and independent of the relationship between ruler and ruled applies equally to the laws of property and contract.
1106English 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 wish you(A)/can hear(B)/yourself talking.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The sentence expresses a wish about a present situation that is contrary to reality. When expressing a present or future wish using the verb wish, the subjunctive mood or a past modal must be used in the subordinate clause. Therefore, the present tense modal verb can must be replaced with its past form could to maintain grammatical correctness. The correct phrasing is "I wish you could hear yourself talking."
1107English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I took for a ride the motorcycle (which Rohit has) bought yesterday.
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Answer: (A) that Rohit
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The time marker yesterday specifies a definite, completed time in the past. In English grammar, actions associated with a specific past time must be expressed in the simple past tense rather than the present perfect tense.
Replacing the bracketed phrase with that Rohit results in the grammatically correct simple past tense construction: the motorcycle that Rohit bought yesterday. Additionally, the relative pronoun that is appropriate here to introduce a restrictive relative clause identifying exactly which motorcycle was taken for a ride.
1108English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Whether the emergence
P- will change the ugly dynamic
Q- of these popular protests
R- in Brazil is to be seen
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Answer: (A) QPR
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The noun phrase starting the sentence, Whether the emergence, requires a modifying prepositional phrase to specify what is emerging. Part Q, of these popular protests, naturally and grammatically connects to this noun phrase, forming Whether the emergence of these popular protests. This is followed by the verb phrase in part P, will change the ugly dynamic. Finally, part R, in Brazil is to be seen, completes the sentence by specifying the location and providing the main predicate, is to be seen. Arranging the parts in the sequence Q-P-R forms a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence: Whether the emergence of these popular protests will change the ugly dynamic in Brazil is to be seen.
1109English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
taciturn
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Answer: (D) verbose
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The word taciturn describes a person who is habitually reserved, quiet, and speaks very little. The word verbose means using or containing more words than are necessary, or being excessively talkative. Since verbose represents the exact opposite quality of being reserved and brief in speech, it serves as the correct antonym.
1110English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) leniency
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Leniency is the correct spelling of the noun that refers to the quality of being more merciful, tolerant, or forgiving than expected. It is derived from the adjective "lenient" and follows standard English spelling rules where the suffix "-cy" is appended to the root.
1111English 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.
No one responded to Rahul's query.
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Answer: (A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.
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The active voice sentence is in the simple past tense, as indicated by the past tense verb responded. To convert a simple past active voice sentence into the passive voice, the structure used is: Subject + was/were + past participle of the verb (V₃) + preposition + by + agent.
The negative subject no one in the active voice is converted into not... by anyone in the passive voice to maintain the negative meaning of the original sentence. Applying this rule, the object Rahul's query becomes the subject, the verb responded becomes was responded to, and the agent becomes by anyone. This gives the correct passive form: Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.
1112English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
to jostle
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Answer: (C) to eschew
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To jostle means to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd, which involves active physical contact or engagement.
In contrast, to eschew means to deliberately avoid, keep away from, or abstain from someone or something.
Since one term refers to forcing physical contact or collision, and the other refers to intentional avoidance and keeping a distance, they are opposite in meaning.
1113English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
a person involved in a lawsuit.
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Answer: (B) litigant
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A litigant is a person or party who is actively involved in a lawsuit, either by bringing a claim or defending themselves against one in a court of law. This term is derived from the Latin word litigare, which means to dispute or engage in legal proceedings.
1114English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
blood is thicker than water
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Answer: (C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones
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The idiom "blood is thicker than water" signifies that family bonds and ancestral relationships are stronger and more significant than any other associations. In this expression, "blood" symbolizes biological family ties and kinship, whereas "water" represents relationships with friends, acquaintances, or strangers. It implies that family loyalty, support, and duty will always supersede ties to anyone outside the family circle during times of need or decision-making.
1115English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
After walking around P- to quench their thirst Q- a bit, the women searched R- for a hand pump
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Answer: (B) QRP
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The phrase "a bit" in Q logically modifies the verb phrase "walking around", making Q the immediate continuation of the opening clause. The women searched "for a hand pump" (R) in order "to quench their thirst" (P), which represents the purpose of their search. Connecting these parts sequentially as Q-R-P creates the grammatically complete and meaningful sentence: "After walking around a bit, the women searched for a hand pump to quench their thirst."
1116English 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'll never be marrying(A)/anyone, but(B)/will be a dancer.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The continuous form of the verb in the future continuous tense (will never be marrying) is incorrect in this context. Marriage is typically viewed as a single, definitive event or state rather than a continuous, ongoing process when expressing a life decision. Therefore, the simple future tense should be used instead of the future continuous tense. The correct phrasing is "I'll never marry" instead of "I'll never be marrying".
1117English 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 princess asked, 'What is it that makes you stronger and braver than other men?'
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Answer: (A) The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men.
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To convert the direct speech into indirect speech, several rules are followed:
The reporting verb is in the past tense (asked), meaning the tenses in the reported speech must shift to their corresponding past forms. The simple present verbs "is" and "makes" change to their simple past forms "was" and "made".
The pronoun "you" is changed to "him" to reflect the person being spoken to.
In converting a question that begins with an interrogative word (like "What"), no coordinating conjunction such as "that" is placed before the question word.
The reporting verb "asked" is naturally followed by the implied object "him" to make the transition of pronouns clear.
Applying these transformations yields: "The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men."
1118English 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 had never been of a ______ constitution, and after a little more than a week's illness he died.
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Answer: (D) robust
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The collocation robust constitution is a standard English expression used to describe a strong, healthy, and resilient physical build or state of health. In this context, the sentence explains that because the individual lacked a strong and resilient physical makeup, they were unable to withstand or recover from a relatively short illness of just over a week, leading to their death. The word robust perfectly denotes this capacity to resist disease and maintain physical strength.
1119English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
panorama
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Answer: (D) spectacle
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A panorama refers to an extensive, unbroken view of a surrounding area, or a broad, comprehensive picture of an event or scene. Similarly, a spectacle refers to a visually striking performance, display, or impressive public show. Both terms denote a grand or expansive visual exhibition, making them synonyms in the context of describing an impressive sight or display.
1120English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Corruption has become (the day's order).
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Answer: (B) the order of the day
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The phrase "the order of the day" is an established English idiom that refers to the prevailing custom, standard practice, or most common state of affairs at a particular time. In this context, it correctly conveys that corruption has become a widespread and commonplace phenomenon in daily life.
1121English 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.
It doesn't look like you're all that ___ at singing either.
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Answer: (C) adept
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The adjective adept means very skilled, proficient, or expert at something. Grammatically, it is typically followed by the preposition at when specifying the activity or skill in which someone is proficient. In this context, adept at singing perfectly completes the sentence to describe someone's level of skill in singing.
1122English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) clinched
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The word clinched is the correct spelling of the past tense and past participle form of the verb clinch, which means to settle a contract, argument, or contest decisively, or to secure a fastener by bending down the projecting point.
1123English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Either of two parallels of latitude on the earth, one 23°27^′ north of the equator and the other 23°27^′ south of the equator
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Answer: (A) tropic
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The term tropic refers to either of the two specific parallels of latitude on the Earth's surface where the Sun can be directly overhead at the June and December solstices. These two parallels are located at approximately 23°27' north of the equator, known as the Tropic of Cancer, and 23°27' south of the equator, known as the Tropic of Capricorn.
1124English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
initiative
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Answer: (C) dynamism
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Initiative represents the ability to assess and initiate things independently, characterized by resourcefulness, drive, and the willingness to take the first step. Dynamism refers to the quality of being energetic, active, and full of vigor and progress. Both terms convey a strong sense of proactive energy, motivation, and the drive to take action and make things happen.
1125English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
once in a blue moon
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Answer: (D) to happen very rarely
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The idiom "once in a blue moon" is used to describe an event that happens very infrequently or rarely. The phrase is derived from the astronomical occurrence of a blue moon, which is the appearance of an additional full moon in a calendar month or season, happening only about once every two to three years. Due to the scarcity of this celestial event, the expression has evolved in everyday language to signify something that occurs very seldom.
1126English 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.
Decisions that profoundly ___ not only the present succeeding generations, should not be taken in a or through one- time referendums. This is basic political common . But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
Decisions that profoundly ___
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Answer: (B) affect
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In the given context, a verb meaning to make a difference to or to influence is required. The word affect is a verb that means to influence or have an impact on, which fits grammatically and contextually with the plural subject decisions. The adverb profoundly modifies the verb affect to show the depth of the impact on present and succeeding generations.
1127English 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.
Decisions that profoundly not only the present ___ succeeding generations, should not be taken in a or through one- time referendums. This is basic political common . But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
not only the present ___ succeeding generations,
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Answer: (D) but also
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The correlative conjunction "not only" is grammatically paired with "but also" to connect and emphasize two parallel elements in a sentence. In this context, it links "the present" and "succeeding generations" to show that decisions profoundly affect both groups.
1128English 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.
Decisions that profoundly not only the present succeeding generations, should not be taken in a ___ or through one- time referendums. This is basic political common . But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
should not be taken in a ___ or through one- time referendums.
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Answer: (B) rush
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The idiomatic phrase in a rush means doing something in a hurry or in a state of hasty and rapid action without adequate thought, deliberation, or care. In the context of the passage, the author emphasizes that critical and long-lasting political decisions that affect future generations should not be made in a hasty, impulsive manner. Therefore, the noun rush correctly fits the prepositional phrase to express this meaning of undue haste.
1129English 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.
Decisions that profoundly not only the present succeeding generations, should not be taken in a or through one- time referendums. This is basic political common ___ . But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
This is basic political common ___
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Answer: (A) sense
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The blank is best filled by the noun that forms a standard, idiomatic collocation with the preceding word to express practical judgment. The phrase "common sense" is a well-established English idiom that refers to sound, practical judgment concerning everyday matters. In the context of the passage, the idea that profound decisions affecting present and future generations should not be made hastily is described as a matter of fundamental or basic political common sense.
1130English 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.
Decisions that profoundly not only the present succeeding generations, should not be taken in a or through one- time referendums. This is basic political common . But in a voter turnout of 72.2 per cent, 51.9 per cent decided that Britain should exit the European Union (EU). The ___ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
The ___ of the Brexit vote are painfully clear.
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Answer: (C) consequences
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The word consequences refers to the results, effects, or outcomes of an action or decision, especially when they are significant or unpleasant. In the context of the passage, Brexit is described as a monumental decision affecting present and future generations, taken through a referendum with a close outcome. Describing the subsequent real-world effects and developments of this decision as painfully clear makes consequences the most logical and grammatically fitting word to complete the sentence.
1131English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
When the prodigal son returned home, his father welcomed him (with open hands).
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Answer: (C) with open arms
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The idiomatic expression used to describe welcoming someone with warmth, enthusiasm, and affection is with open arms. This phrase originates from the physical gesture of opening one's arms wide to embrace someone, symbolizing love, acceptance, and hospitality. In the context of the prodigal son's return, the father welcomes his son warmly and gladly, making this the correct idiomatic replacement.
1132English 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.
"I don't know the way. Do you?" Vipul asked.
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Answer: (D) Vipul said that he didn't know the way and asked her if she did.
Explanation
When converting the direct sentence into indirect speech, the reporting is divided into an assertive statement and a yes/no question. For the assertive clause "I don't know the way", the conjunction "that" is used after the reporting verb "said". The first-person pronoun "I" is changed to "he" to match the speaker Vipul, and the present simple "don't know" is converted to the past simple "didn't know". For the question "Do you?", the conjunction "if" is used to introduce the reported question, and the tense is shifted to the past tense "did" with the pronoun "you" changed to "she" to refer to the person being addressed (her). Joining these two parts with "and" results in a grammatically correct indirect speech sentence.
1133English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It is hard to
P-of some
Q-miss the political significance
R-of these beneficiaries
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Answer: (C) QPR
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The opening phrase "It is hard to" must be followed by a base form verb to complete the infinitive construction. Part Q begins with the verb "miss" ("miss the political significance"), making it the logical next part of the sentence. The noun phrase "the political significance" is then naturally followed by the qualifying prepositional phrase "of some" in part P. Finally, part R ("of these beneficiaries") acts as the prepositional complement to "some", completing the coherent and grammatically correct sentence: "It is hard to miss the political significance of some of these beneficiaries."
1134English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to have a strong emotional effect on.
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Answer: (C) to overwhelm
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The verb to overwhelm means to have a strong emotional effect on someone, often to the point where they are overpowered by their feelings or find it difficult to react or think clearly. This term is commonly used to describe being deeply affected by emotions such as grief, joy, gratitude, or stress.
1135English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
objectionable
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Answer: (B) abhorrent
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The word objectionable refers to something that is unpleasant, offensive, or unacceptable, provoking disapproval or opposition. Similarly, abhorrent describes something that is inspiring disgust and loathing, or highly offensive and repugnant. Both terms share the core meaning of being deeply unwelcome and offensive, making them synonyms.
1136English 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'.
Grandfather along (A)/with the children(B)/have gone to Chennai.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (C) C
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When two subjects are joined by connective phrases such as "along with", "together with", "with", or "as well as", the verb agrees in number with the first subject. In this sentence, the first subject is "Grandfather", which is singular. Therefore, the singular verb "has" should be used instead of the plural verb "have" to maintain proper subject-verb agreement.
1137English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
You can play video games and paint or (draw) from anywhere.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The sentence exhibits parallel structure where the modal verb can governs a series of actions. The base form verbs play, paint, and draw are coordinated in a list. Since draw is already in its bare infinitive form, it aligns perfectly with play and paint, making the sentence grammatically correct as written.
1138English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A fool and his money are easily parted
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Answer: (A) a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless
Explanation
The proverb "a fool and his money are easily parted" is a classic English idiom used to describe how a foolish or imprudent person lacks the judgment to hold onto their wealth. Such individuals spend their money carelessly on unwise purchases, bad investments, or scams, quickly leading to financial ruin and leaving them penniless.
1139English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) bluffers
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The word "bluffers" is the correct spelling for the plural form of the noun "bluffer." A bluffer is an individual who engages in bluffing, which means presenting a false display of confidence, strength, or intention in order to deceive or mislead others.
1140English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
All bark and no bite
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Answer: (B) To be full of big talk but lacking action
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The idiom "all bark and no bite" is used to describe a person who threatens, boasts, or talks in an intimidating manner, but is ultimately harmless and fails to follow through with any real action or force. This expression draws a comparison to a dog that barks loudly to sound menacing but does not actually bite, thus perfectly describing someone who is full of big talk but lacking action.
1141English 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'.
Being a well know scientist,(A)/he was invited to deliver(B)/a lecture on artificial intelligence.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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Part A contains the error because the modifier "well know" is grammatically incorrect and should be written as the past participle "well-known" to describe the scientist.
1142English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) quarrels
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The word quarrels is the correct spelling for the plural form of the noun quarrel (or the third-person singular form of the verb quarrel), which refers to an angry argument or disagreement. It is spelled with a double r and a single l as q-u-a-r-r-e-l-s.
1143English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
to placate
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Answer: (A) to provoke
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The verb to placate means to soothe, pacify, or make someone less angry or hostile. Its direct antonym is to provoke, which means to deliberately anger, incite, or stimulate a strong negative reaction in someone.
1144English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
But while the defeat made
P- as it was no longer in currency.
Q- news, the issue on which
R- it was based failed to resonate
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Answer: (D) QRP
Explanation
The starting phrase ends with the transitive verb "made", which requires a noun complement. Fragment Q begins with "news", successfully completing the common idiomatic expression "made news". Fragment Q ends with the phrase "the issue on which", which requires a modifying clause. Fragment R, "it was based failed to resonate", logically completes this relative clause by identifying what the issue was based on and expressing its failure to connect with the public. Finally, fragment P begins with the conjunction "as" in the sense of "because", providing the causal explanation for why the issue failed to resonate, which was because it was no longer in currency. This sequence forms a cohesive and grammatically accurate sentence.
1145English 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.
Saima mailed her application for a new job.
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Answer: (D) The application for a new job was mailed by Saima.
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The given active voice sentence is in the Simple Past Tense, following the structure of Subject + V2 + Object. When converting a simple past tense sentence from active to passive voice, the grammatical structure becomes Object + was/were + past participle (V3) + by + Subject.
In this sentence, Saima is the subject, mailed is the past tense verb, and her application for a new job is the object. Since the object, the application for a new job, is singular, it is paired with the auxiliary verb was, followed by the past participle mailed and the prepositional agent by Saima. This results in the correct passive structure: The application for a new job was mailed by Saima.
1146English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
content
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Answer: (B) depressed
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The word content is an adjective that describes a state of peaceful happiness, satisfaction, and ease with one's current circumstances. The word depressed is an adjective that refers to a state of being unhappy, dejected, and suffering from a lack of hope or spirits. Since these two words represent opposite emotional states of satisfaction and unhappiness, they are direct antonyms of each other.
1147English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
tending to hang loosely.
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Answer: (D) to flop
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The verb to flop is defined as to fall, move, or hang in a loose, heavy, and ungainly manner. It describes the action of an object or body part that lacks stiffness or support, causing it to hang or dangle loosely.
1148English 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.
As global temperatures rise, an untreatable new strain of the flu might ______ up at any moment.
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Answer: (B) crop
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The phrasal verb crop up means to occur, appear, or arise unexpectedly. In the context of the sentence, it accurately describes the sudden and unexpected emergence of a new, untreatable strain of the flu as global temperatures rise.
1149English 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.
Once , it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a of two contradictory voices - often from the same people - that rose to deafening from April to May when the results of various school boards . The first voice those who succeeded and did wondrously well.
Once [blank]
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Answer: (C) again
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The introductory phrase "once again" is a common English idiom used to indicate that an event is happening one more time, especially in a recurring or annual cycle. In this context, the passage describes the annual cycle of school examination results and the admissions season, which repeats every year. Therefore, the word "again" correctly completes the phrase to establish the periodic nature of the event being described.
1150English 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.
Once , it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a of two contradictory voices - often from the same people - that rose to deafening from April to May when the results of various school boards . The first voice those who succeeded and did wondrously well.
marked by a [blank] of two contradictory voices
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Answer: (A) cacophony
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The passage describes the chaotic and intense period of school results and college admissions, highlighting the presence of clashing and noisy opinions. The noun cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant, and unpleasant mixture of sounds or voices, which fits grammatically after the indefinite article a and aligns contextually with the description of contradictory voices that eventually rise to a deafening level.
