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 its phase, the big telco monopolies tried to levy a "tax" on all Internet content . The Internet companies were then the new kids on the . They and the Internet user community fought back such attempts. This was the first net neutrality war, and it the principle of ________ on the Internet between different types of content or sites.
the principle of ________ on the Internet between different types of content or sites.
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Answer: (D) non-discrimination
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The passage discusses the concept of net neutrality, which is fundamentally based on the rule that all internet traffic must be treated equally by internet service providers. This means service providers cannot block, throttle, or charge extra for specific websites or services. The term non-discrimination directly embodies this core principle of net neutrality, as it ensures that no individual content or site is treated preferentially or unfairly compared to others.
1202English 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 student body met the Principal to have their ______ heard.
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Answer: (C) woes
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The word woes refers to troubles, difficulties, or problems. When a collective group like a student body meets with an authority figure such as a Principal, they do so to voice their practical, academic, or administrative grievances and difficulties to have them addressed. Therefore, woes is the most appropriate term to describe these institutional or operational problems in this context.
1203English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) excusing
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The word excusing is the present participle form of the verb excuse, which means to forgive, overlook, or grant exemption from a requirement. Under standard English spelling rules, when a word ends in a silent e, the e is dropped before appending the vowel-starting suffix -ing. This results in the correct spelling e-x-c-u-s-i-n-g.
1204English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
All in the same boat.
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Answer: (D) To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
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The idiom "all in the same boat" means to be in the same difficult, challenging, or unpleasant situation as other people. It originated from the literal idea of sharing a boat at sea, where everyone onboard faces the exact same fate and risks, particularly during a storm or crisis. It emphasizes shared adversity, indicating that the individuals involved must face and overcome the same problems together.
1205English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
antique
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Answer: (C) current
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The word antique refers to something belonging to a past era, being ancient, or dating from a period long ago. The word current refers to something belonging to the present time, in common use, or modern. Because one denotes the past and the other denotes the present, current serves as the direct antonym.
1206English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) meditate
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The word meditate is spelled correctly. It is a verb that means to focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes, or as a method of relaxation.
1207English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
void
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Answer: (D) adequate
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The word void means completely empty, vacant, or lacking in something. Its antonym must denote having a sufficient or satisfactory amount of something. The word adequate means sufficient, satisfactory, or acceptable in quantity or quality, making it the correct opposite of being empty or lacking.
1208English 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.
Nations work to expand justice in the society and provide infrastructure to ______ commerce.
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Answer: (D) promote
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The verb promote means to support, encourage, or actively foster the growth and development of something. In the context of economic and national development, governments build and maintain physical and digital infrastructure specifically to facilitate, stimulate, and encourage trade and business activities, which is standardly referred to as promoting commerce.
1209English 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.
"Please give me something to eat. I am hungry" the beggar said to them.
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Answer: (A) The beggar requested them to give him something to eat and said that he was hungry.
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The given sentence consists of two parts: an imperative request and an assertive statement.
To convert the imperative sentence "Please give me something to eat" into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said to" is changed to "requested" because of the word "please", and the verb "give" is transformed into the infinitive "to give". The first-person pronoun "me" changes to "him" to refer back to the subject "the beggar".
To convert the assertive sentence "I am hungry" and connect it, the conjunction "and said that" is used. The first-person pronoun "I" changes to the third-person "he" to agree with the subject, and the present tense verb "am" changes to the past tense "was" to match the past reporting verb.
Combining these rules results in the correct indirect speech form: "The beggar requested them to give him something to eat and said that he was hungry."
1210English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to make (someone) anxious or unsettled.
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Answer: (B) to perturb
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The verb perturb means to make someone anxious, unsettled, or mentally disquieted. It directly translates to causing worry or concern, throwing someone off balance emotionally or mentally, and perfectly matches the definition of making someone anxious or unsettled.
1211English 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'.
Had anybody(A)/ever told you(B)/that you're beautiful?(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 sentence asks about a general life experience up to the present moment, which requires the present perfect tense rather than the past perfect tense. The use of the present tense in the final clause (you're beautiful, where you're is the contraction of you are) sets the reference point in the present. Therefore, the past perfect auxiliary verb Had must be replaced with the present perfect auxiliary verb Has to make the sentence grammatically correct as Has anybody ever told you that you're beautiful?
1212English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
to scram
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Answer: (D) to scoot
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To scram means to leave or depart rapidly, typically in a hurry or to get out of the way. Similarly, to scoot means to go or depart quickly and suddenly. Both terms are informal verbs that describe the act of moving or leaving a place in a rapid manner, making them synonyms.
1213English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
All Greek to me
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Answer: (C) Saying that one does not understand something that is said or written
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The idiom "all Greek to me" is a common English expression used to indicate that something is entirely incomprehensible or impossible to understand. It is typically applied to spoken or written words, complex concepts, or technical jargon that are completely foreign and unclear to the person listening or reading. The phrase historically dates back to medieval Latin scribes who struggled to translate Greek texts, and it was later popularized in English literature by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar.
1214English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
There is no more (accommodation) for you in this bus.
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Answer: (A) room
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The word room is the most appropriate and idiomatic choice here, as it refers to unoccupied space that can be used by a person in a vehicle. While accommodation typically refers to lodging or housing, room correctly denotes the physical space available for someone on the bus.
1215English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
to gnaw
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Answer: (C) to nibble
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To gnaw means to bite or chew on something persistently, typically wearing it away gradually over time with the teeth. To nibble means to take small, frequent, and repetitive bites of something, which directly aligns with the action of gnawing. Both verbs describe the physical act of eating or wearing something down by taking repeated small bites.
1216English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Despite this high- level political
P- have achieved little
Q- these summits
R- attention, and fanfare,
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Answer: (B) RQP
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The phrase "high-level political" is an adjective phrase that must modify a noun, which is provided by "attention, and fanfare," in part R, completing the introductory prepositional phrase starting with "Despite". The comma at the end of part R separates this introductory phrase from the main clause. Part Q, "these summits", acts as the plural subject of the main clause, which is then completed by the plural verb phrase "have achieved little" in part P to form a grammatically correct and coherent sentence.
1217English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
By the end of this decade, doctors surely (must have discover) a cure for cancer.
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Answer: (A) would have discovered
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The time phrase "by the end of this decade" sets a future deadline, which requires the use of the future perfect tense to describe an action that will be completed before that point. The construction "would have discovered" correctly employs the modal verb followed by the perfect infinitive (have + past participle) to denote this future completed action.
1218English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to depart from an established course
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Answer: (A) to deviate
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The verb deviate is defined as departing from an established course, accepted standard, or planned path. It originates from the Latin word deviare, meaning to turn aside from the road or way. Therefore, when an action, behavior, or route diverges from what is typical, expected, or previously set, it is said to deviate.
1219English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order:
They also need help
P- rains have failed, and
Q- agricultural production will fall drastically
R- just now, because
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Answer: (A) RPQ
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The sentence begins with the main clause "They also need help". This is logically followed by part R "just now, because" which provides the time frame and introduces the reason for the need for help. The conjunction "because" is then followed by the first cause in part P "rains have failed, and", which is connected by the coordinating conjunction "and" to the second cause/consequence in part Q "agricultural production will fall drastically". This forms a grammatically correct and coherent sentence: "They also need help just now, because rains have failed, and agricultural production will fall drastically."
1220English 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'.
Go up the beach and watch for tourists (A)/so you could warn anyone(B)/before they get to the water.(C)No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The error lies in part B of the sentence. The sentence is framed in the present tense, as indicated by the imperative verb Go in the first part and the present tense verb get in the final clause. To maintain grammatical consistency and properly express purpose in the present tense, the past tense modal verb could should be replaced with the present tense modal verb can. The corrected sentence should read: Go up the beach and watch for tourists so you can warn anyone before they get to the water.
1221English 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.
My father decorated the entire house.
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Answer: (A) The entire house was decorated by my father.
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The given active voice sentence is in the simple past tense, which follows the structure: Subject + V2 + Object. To convert a simple past tense sentence from active to passive voice, the structure used is: Subject (original object) + was/were + past participle (V3) + by + Agent (original subject).
Applying this structure to the sentence, the singular object "the entire house" takes the helping verb "was", followed by the past participle "decorated" and the agent "by my father".
1222English 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.
This argument is completely and shows very little understanding education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, they discount two kinds of hidden costs - to the family and the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is with the fee per child.
This argument is completely ___
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Answer: (B) spurious
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The word spurious refers to something that is false, invalid, or not based on fact or sound reasoning. In the context of the passage, the author strongly discredits the argument by pointing out that it shows a poor understanding of education, relies on unverified and unreliable data sources, and fails to account for critical hidden costs. Since the argument is built on false premises and flawed data, it is logically invalid and deceptive. Describing the argument as completely spurious fits the critical tone and accurately denotes its lack of genuine substance or truth.
1223English 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.
This argument is completely and shows very little understanding education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, they discount two kinds of hidden costs - to the family and the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is with the fee per child.
shows very little understanding ___ education.
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Answer: (A) of
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The noun understanding is conventionally followed by the preposition of when referring to the comprehension, knowledge, or mastery of a specific subject or field. In this sentence, of correctly establishes the relationship between the noun understanding and the object education, indicating a lack of comprehension regarding the subject of education.
1224English 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.
This argument is completely and shows very little understanding education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, they discount two kinds of hidden costs - to the family and the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is with the fee per child.
one, have no reliable source of data and, ___ they discount two kinds of hidden costs
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Answer: (C) two
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The passage uses a parallel list structure to enumerate two distinct points regarding the costs of private schools. The first point is introduced parenthetically with the word one (one, have no reliable source of data). To maintain structural parallelism and complete the list, the second point is introduced by its corresponding numeral, two (and, two, they discount two kinds of hidden costs). This correlative pairing is a standard rhetorical device used to separate sequential arguments cleanly within a sentence.
1225English 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.
This argument is completely and shows very little understanding education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and they discount two kinds of hidden costs - to the family and the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is with the fee per child.
to the family and ___ the nation.
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Answer: (A) to
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The sentence uses a parallel construction to describe the two kinds of hidden costs mentioned earlier in the passage. The first prepositional phrase is "to the family", which establishes that the preposition "to" is used to show the recipient of the costs. To maintain grammatical parallelism and consistency, the same preposition "to" must be used before "the nation", resulting in "to the family and to the nation".
1226English 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.
This argument is completely and shows very little understanding education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and they discount two kinds of hidden costs - to the family and the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is with the fee per child.
Often the cost of education in private schools is ___ with the fee per child.
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Answer: (D) equated
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The sentence is written in the passive voice, which requires the auxiliary verb is to be followed by the past participle form of the main verb. The past participle form of the verb equate is equated. Thus, is equated with correctly completes the sentence, meaning that the overall cost of education is treated as being identical or equivalent to the specific fee charged per child.
1227English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) artfully
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The word artfully is spelled correctly. It is an adverb formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective artful, meaning to do something in a skilled, clever, or cunning manner.
1228English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
privy
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Answer: (D) public
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The word privy is used to describe something that is secret, private, or shared with only a select few. The word public serves as its direct antonym, as it means something that is open to, known by, or accessible to everyone.
1229English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
It is essential (thorough cleaning) the mixer after each batch.
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Answer: (A) to clean thoroughly
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The construction "It is + adjective" (in this case, "It is essential") is standardly followed by a to-infinitive verb phrase to express a necessity, requirement, or purpose. The verb "clean" is modified by the adverb "thoroughly" to describe the manner of the action. Replacing the bracketed noun phrase with the infinitive phrase "to clean thoroughly" satisfies this grammatical structure, allowing the verb to smoothly take "the mixer" as its direct object.
1230English 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.
"You can do this job" said Nikki to Jyoti
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Answer: (C) Nikki told Jyoti that she could do that job.
Explanation
When converting direct speech into indirect speech, the reporting verb said to changes to told. The conjunction that is used to connect the reporting verb with the reported speech. The second-person pronoun you changes according to the object of the reporting verb, Jyoti, thus becoming she. The modal verb can changes to its past form could because the reporting verb is in the past tense. Additionally, the demonstrative adjective this changes to that. Following these grammar rules, the sentence is correctly reported as Nikki told Jyoti that she could do that job.
1231English 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'.
The kitten sat up(A)/the glass roof, and yawned(B)/and blinked its round eyes.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The error lies in the use of the incorrect preposition in part A. The phrase sat up is grammatically incorrect when describing a position on top of a surface like a glass roof. The correct preposition to indicate being situated on top of a physical object or surface is on or upon. Therefore, up should be replaced with on to make the sentence grammatically correct, as in the kitten sat on the glass roof.
1232English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to bend over backwards
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Answer: (C) to make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
Explanation
The idiom to bend over backwards means to exert oneself to the utmost or to make extraordinary efforts, especially to be helpful, fair, or accommodating to someone else. It evokes the physical image of a person bending their body backwards to show extreme effort and flexibility, symbolizing going far out of one's way to achieve a helpful or positive outcome.
1233English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternative suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The office boy vacuums and dusts the office every morning.
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Answer: (C) Every morning the office is vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
Explanation
The original sentence is in the simple present tense, as indicated by the verbs vacuums and dusts. When converting a sentence from active to passive voice in the simple present tense, the structure changes to: Subject + is/am/are + past participle (V3) of the verb + by + Object. Since the singular noun the office becomes the new subject in the passive voice, the singular auxiliary verb is must be used alongside the V3 verb forms vacuumed and dusted. This correctly yields the construction where the office is vacuumed and dusted every morning by the office boy.
1234English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
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Answer: (B) reverent
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The word reverent is defined as feeling or showing deep, solemn, and affectionate respect. It is derived from the verb revere, which means to regard with deep respect or high esteem.
1235English 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.
I have been paying taxes for the past five years yet I do not have the ______ to vote as I am not a citizen.
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Answer: (C) right
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In democratic systems, voting is a legal and constitutional entitlement reserved for citizens of a country. This legal entitlement is referred to as a right, specifically the right to vote. Therefore, the speaker expresses that despite fulfilling a financial obligation by paying taxes, they do not possess the legal entitlement or right to vote due to their non-citizen status.
1236English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
to chuckle
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Answer: (C) to lament
Explanation
To chuckle means to laugh quietly or inwardly, which indicates a state of amusement, pleasure, or cheerfulness. In contrast, to lament means to express deep sorrow, grief, or regret. Because chuckling represents an expression of lighthearted amusement while lamenting represents an expression of sadness and mourning, it serves as the antonym.
1237English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result.
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Answer: (A) to annul
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The verb annul is defined as declaring officially that something, such as a decree, decision, marriage, or union, is invalid and has no legal force. It is the most precise term used in formal and legal contexts to render an official agreement or result void.
1238English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
This may sound like
P-the actual problem
Q-at the scale of
R-a lot, until one looks
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Answer: (B) RQP
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The opening fragment "This may sound like" connects logically with part R ("a lot, until one looks") to complete the idiomatic expression "sound like a lot", which means to seem like a significant amount. Part R ends with the verb "looks", which grammatically requires a preposition to form a phrasal verb, which is provided by the word "at" in part Q ("at the scale of"). Finally, the prepositional phrase "scale of" in part Q is completed by the noun phrase in part P ("the actual problem"). Linking the parts in the sequence R-Q-P forms the grammatically correct and meaningful sentence: "This may sound like a lot, until one looks at the scale of the actual problem."
1239English 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'. Which part of the sentence has an error?
Ajay glanced up(A)/at her laughing(B)/and watched her intently.(C)No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The preposition at followed by the possessive pronoun her requires a noun as its object. Therefore, the verb form laughing must be replaced with the noun laughter to make the sentence grammatically correct.
1240English 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.
I didn't know he had such an ______ collection of books.
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Answer: (D) extensive
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The word extensive means large in amount, scale, or range. When describing a collection of books, it is the most appropriate and idiomatic adjective to indicate that the collection is very large, diverse, and wide-ranging. Grammatically, extensive begins with a vowel sound, which perfectly aligns with the indefinite article an in the sentence.
1241English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
caricature
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Answer: (C) cartoon
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A caricature is a drawing, representation, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain distinctive features are deliberately exaggerated to produce a humorous, comic, or satirical effect. Similarly, a cartoon refers to a drawing, often formatted in a simplified or exaggerated style, designed to influence public opinion or convey humor. In the context of illustrative art and visual satire, cartoon is a direct synonym for caricature.
1242English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) gondolas
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The word gondolas is the correctly spelled plural form of gondola, which refers to a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat or a cabin suspended from a cable used for transporting passengers in mountains or ski resorts.
1243English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Ravi (hadn't ought to) have done that to Shaina.
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Answer: (B) ought not to
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The word ought is a modal verb and does not use auxiliary verbs like had or did to form its negative state. The correct and standard negative form of ought to is ought not to.
To express a past moral obligation or action that was undesirable, the correct grammatical structure is: ought not to + have + past participle.
Substituting this correct structure into the sentence yields Ravi ought not to have done that to Shaina.
1244English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
to predispose
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Answer: (D) to incline
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To predispose means to influence someone in advance to have a particular attitude, state of mind, or tendency, which is synonymous with to incline, meaning to lean or bend in influence, temper, or direction.
1245English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
He must actually announce
P- how he intends to bring
Q- the businessman to book
R- a plan of action detailing
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Answer: (A) RPQ
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The transitive verb "announce" requires a direct object, which is provided by the noun phrase "a plan of action detailing" (R). The participle "detailing" then introduces the clause "how he intends to bring" (P) to explain what the plan details. Finally, the verb "bring" is completed by the object and prepositional phrase "the businessman to book" (Q), completing the standard English idiom "bring someone to book", which means to hold someone accountable for their actions. This sequence creates a grammatically correct and coherent sentence.
1246English 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.
There ___ three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty. Of these, mostly two have proved to be of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be for its suitability.
There ___ three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty.
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Answer: (D) are
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The sentence introduces a plural noun phrase "three components" following the introductory word "there". In English grammar, when a sentence begins with "there", the verb must agree in number with the noun phrase that follows it. Since "three components" is plural and the rest of the passage is written in the present tense, the plural present-tense verb "are" is the correct grammatical choice to complete the sentence.
1247English 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.
There three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty. Of these, mostly two have proved to be ___ of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be for its suitability.
Of these, mostly two have proved to be ___ of contention between the two parties.
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Answer: (A) bones
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The correct word to fill in the blank is bones, which comes from the widely used English idiom bone of contention. A bone of contention refers to a subject, issue, or decision that is the source of an ongoing argument, dispute, or disagreement between parties. In the context of the passage, the workload for teachers and student evaluation of courses have proved to be the major points of dispute between the two parties, making bones the idiomatically correct and meaningful choice.
1248English 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.
There three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty. Of these, mostly two have proved to be of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload ___ for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be for its suitability.
of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload ___ for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be for its suitability.
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Answer: (A) mandated
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The passage discusses the official regulations and guidelines set by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for faculty members. In this context, the word "mandated" is the correct choice because it means officially required, compulsory, or ordered by an authority. The phrase "mandated workload" accurately refers to the prescribed minimum number of teaching hours and duties that teachers are officially required to fulfill under the UGC regulations.
1249English 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.
There (1) three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty. Of these, mostly two have proved to be (2) of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including ___ the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be (3) for its suitability.
including ___ the lecturer herself.
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Answer: (B) of
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The preposition "of" is used to maintain a parallel grammatical structure in the sentence. The sentence talks about "student evaluation of courses," and the subsequent phrase "including of the lecturer herself" establishes that the evaluation is also "of" the lecturer. Using "of" connects the action of evaluation directly to the lecturer as the object of that evaluation.
1250English 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.
There three components to the UGC's package governing the faculty. Of these, mostly two have proved to be of contention between the two parties. These have to do with the workload for teachers and student evaluation of courses, including the lecturer herself. But it is the third component that needs to be ___ for its suitability.
But it is the third component that needs to be ___ for its suitability.
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Answer: (B) scrutinised
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The blank requires a verb that means to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly to determine suitability. The word scrutinised is the most appropriate fit in this context because it means to subject to a critical, detailed, and disciplined examination, which is precisely what is needed when assessing the suitability of a policy component.
