Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It is a pity that
P- such violence hardly
Q- comes within the
R- purview of the law
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Answer: (D) PQR
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The introductory clause "It is a pity that" requires a subordinate clause starting with a subject. Part P provides this subject, "such violence", along with the adverb "hardly". Part Q follows with the verb phrase "comes within", and Part R completes the meaning with the prepositional object "the purview of the law". Together, they form the grammatically complete and coherent sentence "It is a pity that such violence hardly comes within the purview of the law".
1502English 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'.
For kindergarten children, / (A) drawing by crayons is always (B) / even more preferable then sketch pens. (C) / No error (D)
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Answer: (C) C
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Part C of the sentence contains grammatical errors. The adjective "preferable" is inherently comparative, which makes the preceding adverb "more" redundant and incorrect. Furthermore, "preferable" must be followed by the preposition "to" instead of "then" or "than" when comparing two nouns. To make the sentence grammatically correct, the phrase "even more preferable then" should be corrected to "preferable to".
1503English 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.
Jay posted the video on YouTube.
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Answer: (B) The video was posted on YouTube by Jay.
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The active voice sentence "Jay posted the video on YouTube" is in the simple past tense, which follows the structure: Subject + past tense verb (V2) + Object. When converting a simple past tense active sentence into the passive voice, the structure becomes: Object + was/were + past participle verb (V3) + by + Subject. Since the object "the video" is singular, it is paired with the auxiliary verb "was" and the past participle "posted", resulting in the passive construction "The video was posted on YouTube by Jay."
1504English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The more technologically
P- advanced and wired a
Q- vulnerable it is to a cyber attack
R- nation is, the more
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Answer: (C) PRQ
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The sentence follows the correlative comparative structure "The more..., the more...". The adverb "technologically" in the introductory fragment correctly modifies the adjective "advanced" in part P. The indefinite article "a" at the end of part P must precede the singular countable noun "nation" in part R, completing the first clause of the comparison. The second clause then begins with "the more" in part R and concludes with the adjective "vulnerable" and its qualifying phrase in part Q. This grammatical structure makes the sequence PRQ the only logical arrangement.
1505English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) apoplexy
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The word apoplexy is correctly spelled. It is a noun derived from the Greek word apoplexia, which means to strike down or stun. Medically, it refers to a sudden loss of consciousness or body function caused by a rupture or blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, commonly known as a stroke. In informal and literary contexts, it is also frequently used to describe a state of extreme rage, fury, or excitement.
1506English Comprehension
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
'What do you want?' Sheila asked Rohan.
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Answer: (B) Sheila asked Rohan what he wanted.
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When converting a direct speech question beginning with a question word like "what" into indirect speech, the question word itself acts as the connector and the reporting verb "asked" is retained. The interrogative sentence structure is changed into an assertive sentence structure by placing the subject before the verb. The pronoun "you" changes to "he" to refer to Rohan. Since the reporting verb "asked" is in the past tense, the simple present tense "do you want" changes to the simple past tense "he wanted". This results in the sentence: Sheila asked Rohan what he wanted.
1507English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to cry over spilt milk
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Answer: (A) to dwell pointlessly on past misfortunes
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The idiom to cry over spilt milk means to express regret or feel sorrow about a past event or mistake that cannot be undone or changed. Since it is impossible to recover milk once it is spilled, worrying or complaining about such past occurrences is a futile exercise. Therefore, the phrase refers to dwelling pointlessly on past misfortunes.
1508English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The pilgrim (lain) in the shade of the tree.
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Answer: (C) lay
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The verb meaning to recline or rest is lie, which is an intransitive verb and does not take a direct object. Its principal forms are lie (present), lay (past), and lain (past participle). In the given sentence, the past participle lain is used incorrectly because a past participle cannot stand alone as a main verb without an auxiliary verb like has, have, or had. To express the action of reclining in the simple past tense, the correct form of the verb is lay. Replacing the bracketed word with lay correctly establishes the simple past tense of the sentence.
1509English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The department granted him permission (to stay) in Dubai.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The noun permission is idiomatically followed by a to-infinitive to express the specific action that is being allowed. In this sentence, the infinitive to stay correctly and naturally complements the noun permission to denote the allowed activity of residing in Dubai, making the sentence grammatically correct as written.
1510English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
perusal
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Answer: (A) inspection
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Perusal refers to the act of reading or examining something carefully and in detail, implying a thorough study or close scrutiny. The word inspection similarly denotes the act of examining something closely and carefully to assess its condition, quality, or details, making it a direct synonym.
1511English 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 salesman tried to(A)/sell me a solar water heater(B)/but I already have one.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (D) D
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The sentence is grammatically sound and contains no errors. The past tense verb tried correctly indicates that the salesman's attempt occurred in the past, while the present tense verb have in the second clause accurately represents the speaker's current possession of a solar water heater. The transition between these tenses is logical and conveys the meaning clearly without any syntactic or grammatical issues.
1512English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
assiduous
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Answer: (A) lethargic
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The word assiduous means showing great care, attention, and persistent effort in carrying out a task. Its direct antonym is lethargic, which describes a state of being sluggish, lazy, or lacking energy and enthusiasm to perform any action.
1513English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (C) duodenum
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The word duodenum is spelled correctly. It is the anatomical term representing the first and shortest segment of the small intestine in mammals, reptiles, and birds. Situated between the stomach and the jejunum, the duodenum plays a vital role in the chemical digestion of chyme in preparation for absorption in the small intestine.
1514English 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 union allows the employees to bargain ______ for higher wages.
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Answer: (B) collectively
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The adverb collectively means as a group or as a whole. In the context of labor relations, collective bargaining is a standard terminology referring to the negotiation of wages and other employment terms by an organized group of employees, usually represented by a union. The sentence describes this collaborative action where the union enables workers to bargain as a unified group to achieve better wages.
1515English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To be full of or covered with a mass of small bubbles.
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Answer: (C) frothy
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The word frothy directly describes something that is full of or covered with froth, which is a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid. This term is commonly used to describe the foamy texture on the surface of liquids that have been vigorously agitated, fermented, or carbonated.
1516English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Comment added to a text or diagram.
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Answer: (D) annotation
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An annotation is a critical or explanatory note, comment, or brief explanation added to a text, book, illustration, or diagram. It serves to clarify, explain, or provide additional context and insights about the specific part of the document to which it refers.
1517English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
consensus
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Answer: (B) harmony
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Consensus refers to a general agreement, collective opinion, or shared accord among a group of people. Harmony signifies a state of agreement, peaceful cooperation, and accord in opinions or feelings, making it a direct synonym of consensus as both words describe a state of unity and mutual understanding.
1518English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase
to cry wolf
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Answer: (B) to raise a false alarm
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The idiom "to cry wolf" originates from Aesop's classic fable about a shepherd boy who repeatedly tricks nearby villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking his flock. When a wolf actually appears and he calls for help, the villagers assume it is another false alarm and do not come to his aid. Consequently, the phrase is used to describe the act of raising a false alarm or asking for help when it is not needed, which ultimately leads to a loss of credibility when a genuine emergency arises.
1519English 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.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism. _________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism.
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Answer: (B) an
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The word "interesting" starts with a vowel sound. In English grammar, the indefinite article "an" is used before singular countable noun phrases that begin with a vowel sound, while "a" is used before consonant sounds. Therefore, "an" correctly fits the blank to complete the phrase "an interesting parallel".
1520English 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.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism. _________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
_________ are asymmetric.
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Answer: (A) Both
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The passage draws a comparison between two subjects, cyber security (specifically, cyber threats) and terrorism. The blank requires a pronoun that refers to these two entities together. The pronoun both is used to refer to two people or things previously mentioned, making it the grammatically correct and logical choice to show that both of these phenomena are asymmetric in nature.
1521English 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.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism. _________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks.
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Answer: (A) advantage
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In asymmetric scenarios like cyber security and terrorism, the defense must protect all potential vulnerabilities, whereas the attacker only needs to find and exploit a single weak point. Because securing data and communication networks is significantly more difficult than hacking into them, the attacker naturally possesses an inherent advantage over the defender.
1522English 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.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism. _________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks
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Answer: (B) of
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The idiomatic prepositional phrase in the case of is standard in English to introduce a specific scenario, situation, or subject being discussed. In this sentence, it correctly connects the noun case with the modifying noun phrase state-sponsored attacks to indicate that the subsequent challenges and magnitude apply specifically to this category of attacks.
1523English 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.
Cyber security has interesting parallel to terrorism. _________ are asymmetric. Ensuring security of data, information, and communication is considerably harder than hacking into a system. The attacker has an inherent _________ in both conventional terrorism and cyber attacks. In the case _________ state-sponsored attacks, the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
the challenges are of a much _________ magnitude.
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Answer: (D) higher
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The sentence compares state-sponsored attacks to regular cyber attacks and terrorism mentioned earlier in the passage. When comparing two levels or states of challenges, the comparative degree of the adjective is required. The word much is used as an intensifier before comparative adjectives, making higher the grammatically correct and contextually appropriate choice to describe the increased level of magnitude.
1524English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
This may be essential at
P-where the market fails to deliver
Q-swath of an economy
R-times, but there is a wide
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Answer: (D) RQP
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The prepositional phrase "at times" is a standard idiomatic expression meaning occasionally, which makes part R the logical continuation of the introductory segment "This may be essential at". In part R, the adjective "wide" naturally modifies the noun "swath" in part Q, creating the phrase "wide swath of an economy". Part P, beginning with "where", then acts as a relative clause that modifies "economy". Putting these parts together in the order RQP yields a grammatically sound and meaningful sentence: "This may be essential at times, but there is a wide swath of an economy where the market fails to deliver."
1525English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
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Answer: (B) to juxtapose
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The word juxtapose is defined as placing two or more concepts, characters, ideas, or physical objects close together or side by side, specifically for the purpose of comparison or contrasting effect. It originates from the Latin word juxta, meaning next to, combined with the French word poser, meaning to place. Placing elements side by side in this manner highlights their differences or similarities, creating a vivid and contrasting effect.
1526English 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.
After the votes were counted, the family ________ was for a Hawaiian vacation.
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Answer: (D) consensus
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The term consensus refers to a general agreement or collective opinion reached by a group of people. In the context of the sentence, the process of casting and counting votes is used to determine the group's collective decision. The result of this voting process represents the shared agreement of the family members, making consensus the most grammatically and contextually fitting word to complete the sentence.
1527English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My mother opened the parcel without (worrying) to read the address on it.
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Answer: (B) bothering
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The correct idiomatic expression is "bother to do something", which means to make the effort or take the trouble to do something. In this context, "without bothering to read" correctly indicates that the mother did not take the time or make the effort to read the address before opening the parcel.
1528English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to cut to the chase
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Answer: (D) to come to the point
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The idiom to cut to the chase means to address the most important part of a matter directly, without wasting time on unimportant details. It originated in the early era of silent cinema when films would skip the slower-paced exposition and edit or cut directly to the exciting, action-packed chase sequence. Today, it is used in everyday conversation to mean getting straight to the point or main issue.
1529English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
She could not cope (by) the heavy workload.
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Answer: (A) with
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The verb cope is idiomatically paired with the preposition with to form the phrasal verb cope with. This phrasal verb means to face, deal with, or handle a difficult situation or problem successfully. In this sentence, using with correctly conveys that she was unable to manage or handle the heavy workload.
1530English 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 teacher will give you instructions.
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Answer: (C) Instructions will be given to you by the teacher.
Explanation
The given active voice sentence is in the simple future tense, which follows the structure: Subject + will + base form of the verb + Object.
When converting a simple future tense sentence from active voice to passive voice, the structure changes to: Subject (which was the object in the active voice) + will be + past participle form of the verb + by + Agent.
In the given sentence, the direct object is instructions, the verb is give, and the agent is the teacher. Applying the passive voice rule, the verb phrase will give is converted into will be given, and instructions becomes the new subject, resulting in: Instructions will be given to you by the teacher.
1531English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The architecture
P-was designed to promote
Q-of the Internet
R-connectivity, not security
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Answer: (A) QPR
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The sentence begins with the noun phrase "The architecture", which requires a prepositional phrase to complete its meaning as the subject. Part Q ("of the Internet") perfectly completes this noun phrase to form the subject "The architecture of the Internet". This subject is followed by the verb phrase in Part P ("was designed to promote"). Finally, Part R ("connectivity, not security") serves as the object of the infinitive "to promote", completing the thought with a grammatically coherent and meaningful statement. This yields the logical flow Q-P-R.
1532English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It secured support from
P-government, a significant development in itself
Q-other sections of the
R-Opposition, and defeated the
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Answer: (B) QRP
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The sentence begins with the phrase "It secured support from". The preposition "from" must be followed by a noun or noun phrase. Part Q begins with "other sections of the", which perfectly continues the thought by pointing to the source of the support. Next, the noun "Opposition" at the start of part R completes this noun phrase, forming "from other sections of the Opposition". Part R then continues with "and defeated the", where the transitive verb "defeated" requires a direct object. Part P provides this direct object with "government", creating the logical sequence "defeated the government, a significant development in itself". This arrangement flows naturally to form the grammatically correct and coherent sentence: "It secured support from other sections of the Opposition, and defeated the government, a significant development in itself."
1533English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
As management we are accountable (to) the Board of Directors.
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The adjective accountable is followed by the preposition to when referring to the person, organization, or authority to whom one is answerable. Since the Board of Directors is the governing body to which the management is responsible, the phrase accountable to is grammatically correct and appropriate.
1534English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
curiosity killed the cat
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Answer: (C) being inquisitive about other people's affairs may get you into trouble
Explanation
The idiom curiosity killed the cat is a traditional proverb used to warn people against excessive curiosity. It suggests that being overly inquisitive, especially concerning other people's private affairs or matters that do not concern oneself, can lead to dangerous, harmful, or undesirable consequences and get a person into trouble.
1535English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
famished
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Answer: (D) starved
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The word famished is an adjective that means suffering severely from hunger or being extremely hungry. The word starved likewise refers to being severely hungry or suffering from a lack of food, making it a direct synonym. Both words are used to express an intense need or craving for food.
1536English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (B) wardrobe
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The word wardrobe is spelled correctly. It refers to a large, tall cabinet or closet in which clothes may be hung or stored, or to a person's entire collection of clothing.
1537English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
mandate
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Answer: (C) breach
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A mandate refers to an official order, authoritative command, or commission to do something. The antonym of a mandate is a word that represents the violation, breaking, or failure to observe such an order or law. A breach is an act of breaking, violating, or failing to observe a law, agreement, mandate, or code of conduct.
1538English 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'.
Not only we seen(A)/the Tali temple but(B)/also the Thirunelli temple.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
Explanation
The error lies in part A due to incorrect verb usage and misplaced correlative conjunctions. First, the past participle seen cannot function as the main verb of the sentence without an auxiliary verb like have or had. It should be replaced with the simple past tense saw. Second, the correlative conjunction not only must be placed in a position that maintains parallel structure with but also. Since but also is followed by a noun phrase (the Thirunelli temple), not only must also precede a parallel noun phrase (the Tali temple). Correcting these errors yields the grammatically accurate sentence: We saw not only the Tali temple but also the Thirunelli temple.
1539English 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 unique selling proposition of(A)/our products are that(B)/they are unbreakable.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The subject of the sentence is the singular noun phrase "The unique selling proposition", while "of our products" is a prepositional phrase that modifies this subject. According to the rule of subject-verb agreement, a singular subject must be paired with a singular verb. Therefore, the plural verb "are" in part B is incorrect and must be replaced with the singular verb "is" to agree with the singular subject.
1540English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
arcane
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Answer: (D) hackneyed
Explanation
The word arcane describes something that is secret, mysterious, obscure, and understood by only a select few. In contrast, hackneyed refers to something that is commonplace, overused, widely known, and lacking in originality, making it the antonym of arcane.
1541English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
thrashing
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Answer: (C) bashing
Explanation
Thrashing refers to a severe beating, physical assault, or a sound defeat. Similarly, bashing denotes a harsh physical beating or a severe verbal or physical attack. Both terms are used synonymously to describe a vigorous strike or a punishing blow.
1542English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) guttered
Explanation
The word guttered is correctly spelled. It is the past tense of the verb gutter, which means to flicker and burn low, or to channel water and flow in streams.
1543English 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.
My parents will ______ my car if I get another speeding ticket.
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Answer: (C) confiscate
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The verb confiscate means to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment or penalty. In the context of the sentence, the parents are exercising their authority to seize the car as a disciplinary consequence of the driver receiving another speeding ticket, making this the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.
1544English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
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Answer: (C) demagogue
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A demagogue is a political leader who gains support and influence by appealing to the emotions, desires, prejudices, and passions of the public rather than by using rational argument or logic. The term has its origins in the Greek words "demos," meaning the common people, and "agogos," meaning leader or guide.
1545English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A long narrow ditch embarked with its own soil and used for concealment and protection in warfare
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Answer: (A) trench
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A trench is a long, narrow excavation or ditch in the ground, typically with the dug-up soil piled up along its edges to form a protective barrier or embankment. In military contexts, especially during the trench warfare of World War I, these structures were specifically constructed and utilized to provide soldiers with concealment from enemy visibility and physical protection against gunfire, shrapnel, and artillery shells.
1546English 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.
Vicky said, "Please say nothing about this."
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Answer: (C) Vicky asked her to say nothing about that.
Explanation
When converting an imperative sentence containing a request (indicated by the word "Please") from direct to indirect speech, the reporting verb "said" is changed to a verb expressing a request, such as "asked" or "requested", followed by an object. The imperative mood is converted into an infinitive construction, so "say nothing" becomes "to say nothing". Additionally, the demonstrative pronoun "this" is changed to "that" to reflect the shift in distance or time. Applying these rules, the sentence is correctly reported as "Vicky asked her to say nothing about that."
1547English 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.
The way criminal justice is designed and administered today ___ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic of innocent citizens.
today ___ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property.
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Answer: (C) hardly
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The adverb hardly means scarcely or almost not at all and is commonly used with the word any to indicate a very small amount, occurrence, or degree. In this context, saying the administration of criminal justice hardly serves any of the purposes means that it almost completely fails to fulfill its designated objectives of securing life and property. This negative adverb fits grammatically and logically with the rest of the passage, which describes the failures, delays, and vulnerabilities of the system.
1548English 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.
The way criminal justice is designed and administered today serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not ___ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic of innocent citizens.
It does not ___ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes
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Answer: (A) deter
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The context of the sentence refers to the failure of the criminal justice system in discouraging individuals from committing crimes due to delays, uncertainties, and ineffective punishments. The word deter means to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences, which perfectly aligns with the purpose of a criminal justice system that aims to prevent crime through the threat of punishment.
1549English 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.
The way criminal justice is designed and administered today serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes ___ those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic of innocent citizens.
it imposes ___ those few who get convicted.
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Answer: (D) on
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The verb impose is transitively followed by the preposition on when indicating the entity that must receive or suffer the penalty, restriction, or punishment. In the context of the sentence, the system administers punishments that it imposes on the few individuals who are ultimately convicted. This completes the standard grammatical construction of imposing a penalty on someone.
1550English 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.
The way criminal justice is designed and administered today serves (1) any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not (2) criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes (3) those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, ___ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic (4) of innocent citizens.
___ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation
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Answer: (B) rendering
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The present participle rendering is used here to introduce a participial clause that expresses a direct result or consequence of the action described in the main clause. The main clause states that the system provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, which has the immediate consequence of making the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation. Additionally, using the -ing form rendering establishes grammatical parallelism with the subsequent present participle endangering in the coordinated phrase endangering basic of innocent citizens.
