Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Practically (every) part of the coconut tree is used by man.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The phrase "practically every" is grammatically correct and idiomatic, meaning almost all. Replacing it with "each", "all", or "most" would either make the sentence grammatically incorrect with the singular noun "part" or alter the intended meaning, so no improvement is needed.
1402English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Imagine what this can do
P- the news industry in our part of the world
Q- for trust in, and engagement
R- with, professional journalism and
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Answer: (B) QRP
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The verb phrase "do" in the introductory clause is naturally completed by the preposition "for" in part Q, establishing the entity that benefits from the action. The nouns "trust" and "engagement" require different prepositions, which are correctly paired in parts Q and R as "trust in, and engagement with". The conjunction "and" at the end of part R then connects "professional journalism" with the noun phrase in part P, "the news industry in our part of the world", serving as the compound object of the prepositions. This sequence forms a grammatically coherent and structurally sound sentence.
1403English 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'.
Tanish has(A)/changed a lot(B)/since then.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (D) D
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The sentence is grammatically correct. The subject Tanish is singular, which correctly takes the singular auxiliary verb has. The present perfect tense has changed is appropriate here because it is used with the time marker since then to describe a process of change that began in the past and has continuing effects or relevance in the present. The phrase a lot correctly functions as an adverbial modifier expressing the degree of change. There are no grammatical, structural, or idiomatic errors in any part of the sentence.
1404English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
deviance
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Answer: (D) aberrance
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The term deviance refers to the state, quality, or behavior of departing from established, accepted, or normal standards. Similarly, aberrance refers to a state or condition of deviating from what is normal, typical, or expected. Both terms describe a divergence from a standard or a deviation from the norm, making them synonyms.
1405English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
Truth was
P- to lead to a breach of peace as a false one
Q- no defence since
R- a true defamatory statement was as likely
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Answer: (A) QPR
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The sentence forms a coherent and grammatically correct statement when arranged in the sequence Q-R-P. This refers to the historical common law principle of criminal libel, which held that truth was not a defense.
Connecting the starting phrase "Truth was" with part Q ("no defence since") establishes the main clause. Part R ("a true defamatory statement was as likely") introduces the explanation for this rule. Finally, part P ("to lead to a breach of peace as a false one") completes the comparative construction "as likely... as" initiated in part R, making the entire sentence grammatically complete and logically sound.
1406English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I gave her the book that I (won) as a prize.
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Answer: (B) had won
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When two actions occur in the past, the past perfect tense is used for the action that happened first, while the simple past tense is used for the action that occurred later. In this sentence, winning the book as a prize is the earlier past action, which took place before the action of giving it to her. Therefore, the past perfect tense had won is grammatically correct to represent this sequence of events.
1407English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
alleviate
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Answer: (C) allay
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The word alleviate means to make physical or mental pain, suffering, or a problem less severe, to mitigate, or to ease. Similarly, allay means to diminish, soothe, or put to rest a feeling of fear, suspicion, worry, or pain. Both terms share the common meaning of reducing the intensity of something unpleasant or distressing, making them synonyms.
1408English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) dialects
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The word dialects is spelled correctly. It is the plural noun form of dialect, which refers to a regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary.
1409English Comprehension
In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Unchecked industrial effluents discharging into the rivers has caused ______ damage to the environment.
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Answer: (D) incalculable
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The word incalculable means too great or vast to be calculated, measured, or estimated. When unchecked industrial effluents are discharged into rivers, they cause widespread, long-term ecological destruction. The full extent of this harm to aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health is so complex and extensive that it cannot be precisely quantified, making incalculable the most precise and idiomatic adjective to describe the damage.
1410English 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 express my gratitudes(A)/to all those who(B)/have voted for me.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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The word gratitude is an uncountable noun that represents the quality of being thankful. Since uncountable nouns do not have a plural form, they cannot be pluralized by adding an s. Therefore, the plural form gratitudes is grammatically incorrect in this context and must be replaced with the singular form gratitude.
1411English Comprehension
In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
I am sorry I am late, I was ______ up in traffic.
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Answer: (A) held
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The phrasal verb hold up means to delay, block, or obstruct. When used in the passive voice, was held up is a standard idiomatic expression to indicate that someone was delayed by an external factor, such as traffic congestion.
1412English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
whole nine yards
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Answer: (D) everything possible
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The idiom "whole nine yards" is a colloquial phrase meaning everything possible, the whole lot, or going all the way. It is used to describe including every single part, detail, or effort in a particular situation, leaving nothing out. For example, if someone is planning an event and organizes the food, decorations, music, and invitations, they are said to have gone the whole nine yards.
1413English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) erasable
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The word erasable is the correct spelling for the adjective meaning capable of being erased, rubbed out, or removed. It is formed by dropping the silent e from the base verb erase before adding the suffix able.
1414English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
steadfast
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Answer: (B) plant
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The word steadfast refers to someone or something that is resolutely firm, unwavering, loyal, and constant in purpose or character. The antonym is pliant (typographed as plant), which means easily bent, flexible, yielding, or adaptable. Since steadfast represents rigidity and unyielding commitment, pliant represents the exact opposite quality of being easily influenced or altered.
1415English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
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Answer: (C) vilify
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The word vilify means to speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging, defamatory, or slanderous manner. It comes from the Latin word vilis, meaning cheap or base, and describes the act of making someone or something appear vile or unworthy of respect.
1416English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
under the weather
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Answer: (C) slightly unwell
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The idiom "under the weather" is used to describe someone who is feeling slightly sick, unwell, or in low spirits. The phrase originally had a nautical origin, referring to sailors going below deck during stormy weather to prevent themselves from feeling seasick or ill.
1417English Comprehension
'Don't you know the way to the station?' father said to Anjali.
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Answer: (C) Father asked Anjali whether she did not know the way to the station.
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When converting a direct yes/no question into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said to" is changed to "asked". The conjunction "whether" or "if" is used to connect the clauses. The second-person pronoun "you" changes to "she" to refer to Anjali. The tense of the reported speech shifts from the present simple "don't know" to the past simple "did not know", where the auxiliary "did" is correctly followed by the base form of the verb "know".
1418English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
sibilate
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Answer: (C) exalt
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The word sibilate means to make a hissing sound, particularly to express disapproval, derision, or condemnation. In contrast, exalt means to praise, glorify, or raise in rank and estimation. Since sibilating is an expression of vocalized disapproval, exalting represents the opposite action of showing high praise and respect.
1419English 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 manager must look into this problem.
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Answer: (C) This problem must be looked into by the manager.
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When converting an active voice sentence with a modal verb and a phrasal verb into passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence. The modal verb is followed by the auxiliary verb be and the past participle of the main verb, while retaining the preposition that forms part of the phrasal verb. Here, the active sentence contains the modal verb must and the phrasal verb look into, with this problem as the object. In the passive structure, this problem becomes the subject, must changes to must be looked into, and the original subject the manager becomes the agent introduced by by, which yields the correct passive sentence.
1420English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness.
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Answer: (D) discomfiture
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Discomfiture refers to a state of being embarrassed, disconcerted, or self-conscious, which aligns directly with a feeling of unease, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
1421English Comprehension
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism.
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Answer: (A) well
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The idiomatic expression "bode well" is a standard collocated phrase in English meaning to portend a good outcome or to be a favorable sign for the future. The verb "bode" requires an adverb to modify it, and "well" functions as the adverb indicating a positive omen. In the context of the sentence, "does not bode well" correctly expresses that the current situation does not signify a positive future for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism.
1422English Comprehension
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste
A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us
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Answer: (B) innumerable
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The sentence is a quote from an article discussing the concept of cosmopolitanism in urban environments. The word innumerable is used as an adjective to describe the vast, countless number of scholars, such as historians and sociologists, who have historically analyzed and written about how cities function as spaces of diverse, unexpected human interactions. It emphasizes that this perspective is widely held and supported by a very large, uncountable body of academic literature.
1423English Comprehension
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste
which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter,
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Answer: (C) nurtures
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The sentence structure requires grammatical parallelism. The relative pronoun which refers to the singular noun phrase a space. The verb privileges is in the third-person singular simple present tense. To maintain parallelism across the coordinating conjunction and, the verb that follows must also be in the third-person singular simple present tense, which is nurtures.
1424English Comprehension
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste
respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial
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Answer: (A) who
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The relative pronoun in the blank refers back to the antecedent "those" and functions as the grammatical subject of the verb phrase "are not linked" in the relative clause. In English grammar, "who" is the subjective case relative pronoun used to refer to people. It serves as the subject of the clause, making "those who are not linked to us" grammatically correct.
1425English Comprehension
All this does not bode for even the loosest definitions of cosmopolitanism. A city by definition is a space, as historians and sociologists have already told us, which ideally privileges and the unexpected encounter, and calls on its citizens to be able to respond humanely even to those are not linked to us in familial, ethnic, nationalist or caste
ethnic, nationalist or caste
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Answer: (D) affiliations
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The noun affiliations refers to a person's connection, association, or attachment to a particular group, organization, or identity. In this passage, it is used to describe the various categories of social, political, and cultural identity (familial, ethnic, nationalist, or caste) that define a person's group identity. The passage highlights that cosmopolitanism requires individuals to behave humanely toward others, regardless of such shared group identities or affiliations.
1426English 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 speed with which she typed the draft demonstrated that she is a ________ secretary.
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Answer: (D) competent
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The word competent means having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. In this context, typing a draft with remarkable speed is a direct reflection of professional capability and efficiency. Therefore, this demonstration of skill shows that she is highly capable and effective in her role, making competent the most appropriate word to describe her as a secretary.
1427English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
magnate
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Answer: (D) nonentity
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A magnate is a highly influential, powerful, and wealthy individual, often prominent in a specific industry or sector. In contrast, a nonentity refers to a person of no importance, influence, or significance, making it the direct antonym.
1428English 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 current ________ in global negotiations over climate change has stalled progress on the issue.
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Answer: (C) stalemate
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A stalemate refers to a situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties seems impossible, representing a state of deadlock or impasse. In the context of global negotiations, such a deadlock directly causes the halting of forward movement, which perfectly aligns with the clue that progress on the issue has been stalled.
1429English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
India should not be in a hurry
P-to ratify the Agreement
Q-until there is clarity
R-on the U.S. position
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Answer: (B) PQR
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The idiomatic expression to be in a hurry is naturally followed by a to-infinitive, which is found in part P to ratify the Agreement. This is logically followed by part Q until there is clarity to express the condition under which India should wait. Finally, part R on the U.S. position acts as a prepositional phrase that qualifies the noun clarity. Combining these parts sequentially creates a grammatically correct and coherent sentence: India should not be in a hurry to ratify the Agreement until there is clarity on the U.S. position.
1430English 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 management committee is required to publish a report every year.
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Answer: (C) A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
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The given sentence contains the active infinitive to publish, where the management committee is the subject and a report is the object. To convert this sentence into the passive voice, the object a report becomes the subject of the sentence, and the active infinitive to publish is converted into the passive infinitive to be published. The verb requires is used to maintain the simple present tense of the original sentence, ensuring that the tense remains unchanged.
1431English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Ramesh says, he has already repaid me but I can't recall, so I'll have (to take his word).
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Answer: (B) to take him at his word
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The idiom "to take someone at their word" means to accept what someone says as true and act accordingly, without seeking further proof or doubting their sincerity. In this sentence, because the speaker cannot remember whether the repayment happened, they must rely entirely on Ramesh's statement. Therefore, the phrase "to take him at his word" is the grammatically correct and idiomatic choice to express this reliance on his testimony.
1432English 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'.
No students is(A)/as intelligent(B)/as Priya.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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Part A contains a subject-verb agreement error. The plural noun students is paired with the singular verb is. Since the sentence compares other students to a single individual, Priya, the noun must be in its singular form to match the singular verb. Therefore, the phrase No students is should be corrected to No student is.
1433English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The manager was highly upset because of (the inordinate delaying).
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Answer: (A) the inordinate delay
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The prepositional phrase "because of" must be followed by a noun phrase acting as its object. The noun "delay" is the appropriate word to describe the state or occurrence of being late. The word "inordinate" is an adjective that correctly modifies this noun to specify that the delay was excessive or unreasonable. Therefore, the phrase "the inordinate delay" is grammatically correct and semantically appropriate.
1434English 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.
"Is anyone there?" Reema asked.
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Answer: (C) Reema asked if anyone was there.
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When converting an interrogative sentence in direct speech into indirect speech, the reporting verb remains asked. For yes/no questions, the conjunction if or whether is used to connect the reporting verb and the reported clause. The interrogative structure is changed into an assertive structure, meaning the subject comes before the verb. Additionally, the present tense verb is is converted into its past tense form was to match the past reporting verb asked. The adverb there is retained as there. Applying these rules, the direct sentence Is anyone there? Reema asked becomes Reema asked if anyone was there.
1435English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
to cite
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Answer: (C) to indicate
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To cite means to mention, refer to, or point out something as an authority, example, or proof. Similarly, to indicate means to point out, show, state, or direct attention to, making it synonymous in contexts where one points to or references a source or evidence to support a claim.
1436English 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'.
Rehana had everything(A)/beauties, a good figure,(B)/and a sweet personality.(C)/No issue(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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Correct Answer: B
The noun beauties in part B is incorrect and must be replaced with the singular, uncountable noun beauty. In this sentence, beauty refers to the abstract quality of being beautiful rather than individual beautiful features or beautiful people. Using the uncountable noun beauty maintains grammatical correctness and parallel structure with the other singular qualities listed: a good figure and a sweet personality.
1437English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) vacuoles
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The word vacuoles is the correctly spelled plural form of vacuole. A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of plant cells, fungi, and certain protists, animals, and bacteria. It primarily functions in cellular storage, waste disposal, and maintaining turgor pressure within the cell.
1438English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something
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Answer: (A) loophole
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A loophole refers to an ambiguity, omission, or technical error in a contract, agreement, or law that allows individuals or groups to evade its intended obligations or legal requirements without actually breaking the law.
1439English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) monition
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The word monition is spelled correctly. It is a noun that refers to an authoritative warning, caution, or a formal notification, particularly within legal or ecclesiastical contexts. This term derives from the Latin word monitio, which comes from the verb monere, meaning to warn or advise.
1440English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
to abnegate
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Answer: (C) to admit
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The verb abnegate means to renounce, reject, deny, or surrender a belief, right, or responsibility. Its antonyms are words associated with acceptance, validation, or acknowledgement. To admit means to accept, acknowledge, or allow, making it the opposite of rejecting or denying.
1441English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
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Answer: (B) inquisitive
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The word inquisitive is an adjective that describes someone who has or shows a strong desire to ask questions, investigate, and learn new things. It represents an active interest in acquiring knowledge and is synonymous with being intellectually curious.
1442English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
poise
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Answer: (D) elegance
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The word poise refers to a graceful and elegant bearing in a person, or composure and dignity of manner. Among the given options, elegance is the closest synonym, while the other choices represent states of confusion or agitation which are opposite in meaning.
1443English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Beggars can't be choosers
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Answer: (D) people with no other options must be content with what is offered
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The proverb beggars can't be choosers is used to describe a situation where someone who is in a state of dependency or critical need must accept whatever help, resources, or options are offered to them. Since they lack the resources or alternatives to obtain what they want on their own, they do not have the leverage to make demands, express preferences, or reject an offer. Therefore, they must remain satisfied with whatever assistance is provided.
1444English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
The party has not just
P- vacated space for other
Q- being steadily hollowed out ideologically
R- political parties, but it is also
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Answer: (A) PRQ
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The sentence structure follows the correlative conjunction pair "not just... but also". The opening clause "The party has not just" is grammatically completed by the main verb "vacated" in part P. The adjective "other" at the end of part P requires a noun, which is provided by "political parties" at the beginning of part R. Part R concludes with the second half of the correlative conjunction "but it is also", which seamlessly connects to the passive continuous verb phrase "being steadily hollowed out ideologically" in part Q to form a coherent sentence.
1445English 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.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has its course and the policy has recognisable _______. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man- made environment and now climate change to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal these imperatives.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime _______
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Answer: (D) policy
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The sentence refers to the systematic framework of economic guidelines and principles implemented by a government. The noun policy fits grammatically and contextually to form the standard collocation economic policy regime. This term refers to the structural framework of rules, laws, and regulations governing a country's economic system, specifically in the context of the 1991 economic reforms in India.
1446English 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.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has its course and the policy has recognisable _______. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man- made environment and now climate change to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal these imperatives.
but its impact has _______ its course
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Answer: (A) run
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The sentence uses the present perfect tense, which is structured as has or have followed by the past participle (third form) of the verb. The verb run has the principal parts run (present), ran (past), and run (past participle). Therefore, the past participle run is required after the auxiliary verb has to form the present perfect tense in the idiom run its course, which means to reach a natural end or complete a cycle.
1447English 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.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has its course and the policy has recognisable _______. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man- made environment and now climate change to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal these imperatives.
the policy has recognisable _______
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Answer: (A) limits
Explanation
The passage discusses the exhaustion of the positive impacts of economic liberalization and notes that it cannot address all modern challenges, such as environmental degradation and climate change. In this context, the sentence indicates that the effectiveness of the policy is restricted and has clear boundaries. The plural noun limits fits both grammatically after the adjective recognisable and contextually to denote these inherent boundaries or restrictions in the policy's scope.
1448English 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.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has its course and the policy has recognisable _______. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man- made environment and now climate change to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal these imperatives.
now climate change _______ to change everything forever.
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Answer: (B) threatens
Explanation
The subject in the sentence is climate change, which is a singular uncountable noun. In English grammar, a singular subject requires a singular verb to maintain subject-verb agreement. Since the sentence describes a general, ongoing situation in the present tense indicated by the word now, the simple present singular verb threatens is the grammatically correct choice to complete the sentence.
1449English 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.
Widespread liberalization of the economic regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has its course and the policy has recognisable _______. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man- made environment and now climate change to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal these imperatives.
We do not have another quarter century to deal _______ these imperatives.
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Answer: (C) with
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The phrasal verb deal with means to take action to solve a problem, handle a situation, or cope with a challenge. In the context of the passage, the author is emphasizing the urgent need to address and manage the critical environmental and climate imperatives. Therefore, the preposition with correctly pairs with the verb deal to form the appropriate phrasal verb.
1450English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
If per capita income is taken
P- as the measure then we are
Q- away from 'great power' status
R- still some distance
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Answer: (A) PRQ
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The introductory clause "If per capita income is taken" connects grammatically with part P, "as the measure then we are", because the verb "taken" is naturally followed by the preposition "as" in this context. The linking verb "are" at the end of part P is then completed by part R, "still some distance", which functions as the predicate. Lastly, part Q, "away from 'great power' status", completes the phrase "distance away from" to describe the gap. This logical and grammatical progression forms the coherent sentence: "If per capita income is taken as the measure then we are still some distance away from 'great power' status."
