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.
Put your own house ______ order before preaching others.
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Answer: (C) in
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The sentence utilizes the standard English idiomatic expression "put one's house in order" (or "get one's house in order"). This idiom means to solve one's own problems, organize one's personal affairs, or improve one's own behavior before offering advice or criticizing others. The preposition "in" is the grammatically correct and established component of this phrase.
402English 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.
Vind said to me, "Has your brother returned from Dubai?"
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Answer: (B) Vind asked me if my brother had returned from Dubai.
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When converting an interrogative sentence from direct speech to indirect speech, the reporting verb said to is changed to asked because the sentence is a query. For yes/no questions starting with an auxiliary verb like has, the conjunction if or whether is used to connect the reporting clause with the reported speech. Additionally, the second-person possessive pronoun your changes to the first-person my to agree with the object me. The present perfect tense has returned is converted into the past perfect tense had returned because the reporting verb is in the past tense. Finally, the question form is changed into an assertive sentence structure. This results in the sentence: Vind asked me if my brother had returned from Dubai.
403English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
pejorative
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Answer: (B) complimentary
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The word pejorative is an adjective used to describe words, phrases, or remarks that express disapproval, criticism, contempt, or a low opinion of someone or something. Since it conveys a negative, derogatory, or belittling tone, its direct antonym is complimentary, which means expressing praise, admiration, approval, or a highly favorable opinion.
404English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
transient
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Answer: (B) ephemeral
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The word transient refers to something that is temporary, fleeting, or lasting for only a short period of time. Similarly, ephemeral describes something that is short-lived, transitory, or existing for a very brief duration, making it the correct synonym.
405English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
avid
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Answer: (A) apathetic
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The word avid is used to describe someone who has or shows a keen interest, eagerness, or enthusiasm for an activity or pursuit. The word apathetic is its direct antonym, as it means showing or feeling a complete lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
406English 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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ______ Polish meadow to reject being a who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. his speech with the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.
who gathered in a Polish meadow
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Answer: (B) sprawling
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The word sprawling describes something that spreads out over a large, vast, and irregular area in an untidy or unrestricted way. It is the most contextually appropriate adjective to describe a large, open natural landscape like a meadow that extends widely in all directions.
407English 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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ______ Polish meadow to reject being a "who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. ______ his speech with ______ the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.
"who retreats into video games and computer screens
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Answer: (A) couch potato
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The idiom couch potato refers to an inactive person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, typically watching television, playing video games, or using computers. In the context of the passage, this term directly fits the description of an individual who retreats into digital screens instead of actively engaging in social activism and politics.
408English 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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ______ Polish meadow to reject being a "who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. ______ his speech with ______ the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.
his speech with
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Answer: (D) Peppering
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The verb peppering means to sprinkle, scatter, or introduce something frequently or in large amounts throughout a speech, text, or conversation. In this context, the pope is inserting or scattering contemporary lingo throughout his address to connect better with the young audience gathered in the Polish meadow. This usage aligns with the standard idiomatic expression to pepper a speech with something.
409English 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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ______ Polish meadow to reject being a "who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. ______ his speech with ______ the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.
the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances,
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Answer: (A) contemporary lingo
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The passage describes Pope Francis addressing a massive gathering of young people during a World Youth Day event in Poland. To effectively connect with his young audience, the Pope used relatable, modern terms such as couch potato to encourage them to reject complacency and engage in social activism. The phrase contemporary lingo refers to the current informal vocabulary, slang, or style of speech characteristic of a specific group of people at the present time. Using contemporary lingo aligns perfectly with the preceding verb peppering, indicating that the Pope integrated modern, youthful expressions throughout his address to make his message more engaging and accessible.
410English 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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ______ Polish meadow to reject being a "who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. ______ his speech with ______ the 79- year- old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.
Pope Francis spoke of a ______ that comes from merely seeking convenience
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Answer: (C) paralysis
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In his address to young people during World Youth Day in Poland, Pope Francis spoke of a paralysis that arises from choosing comfort, complacency, and convenience over active participation in life. He described this state of paralysis as a condition that stems from confusing mere comfort with true happiness, warning that such passive complacency deprives individuals of the capacity to determine their own destinies.
411English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (D) stroller
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The word stroller is spelled correctly. It refers to a light, folding carriage with wheels used for pushing a baby or toddler. It is derived from the verb stroll, meaning to walk in a leisurely way, combined with the suffix -er.
412English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The Finance Minister, under
P-whose supervision this
Q-has not made any definite statement
R-has taken place,
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Answer: (C) PRQ
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The sentence begins with the phrase "The Finance Minister, under", which naturally introduces a relative clause describing the minister. This connects directly with part P, "whose supervision this". Within this relative clause, the pronoun "this" acts as a subject that requires a verb, which is provided by part R, "has taken place,". This completes the parenthetical relative clause "under whose supervision this has taken place,". Finally, part Q, "has not made any definite statement", provides the main verb and predicate that corresponds to the main subject "The Finance Minister". Combining these elements in the sequence PRQ creates a grammatically complete and meaningful sentence.
413English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
metropolitan
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Answer: (D) urbane
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The term metropolitan refers to anything relating to or denoting a large city or urban lifestyle. The word urbane is derived from the Latin root meaning of the city, and is used to describe qualities of sophistication, elegance, and refinement typically associated with cosmopolitan and metropolitan city environments.
414English 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.
He succeeded in proving his point with __________ logic.
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Answer: (B) irrefutable
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The word irrefutable means impossible to deny, disprove, or refute. When someone succeeds in proving their point definitively, it implies that the arguments and logic they used were so strong, clear, and sound that they could not be contested or questioned. Therefore, irrefutable is the most suitable adjective to describe the logic that successfully proved the point.
415English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite off more than one can chew
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Answer: (A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill
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The idiom to bite off more than one can chew means to take on a task, responsibility, or commitment that is too big, difficult, or demanding for an individual to manage or complete. It draw a metaphorical comparison to taking a bite of food that is too large to comfortably chew and swallow, representing a situation where someone has overestimated their own capacity or resources.
416English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
pompous
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Answer: (C) modest
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The word pompous is defined as being affectedly grand, self-important, or arrogant. Its direct antonym is modest, which describes someone who is humble, unassuming, and moderate in the estimation of their own abilities or achievements.
417English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
clasp
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Answer: (A) grip
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The word clasp refers to a firm grasp, hold, or embrace. Similarly, grip means to take and maintain a firm hold of something, making it a direct synonym of clasp.
418English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite the bullet
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Answer: (B) To do something difficult that one has been hesitating over
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The idiom "to bite the bullet" means to force oneself to face a difficult, painful, or unpleasant situation that one has been avoiding or hesitating over. The phrase historically originates from the military practice of having wounded soldiers bite on a lead bullet to cope with the intense pain during medical procedures or surgery when anesthesia was unavailable. Over time, it evolved to represent enduring a trial or tackling a tough, unavoidable task with courage and fortitude.
419English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
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Answer: (D) to slam
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The verb slam means to shut a door, window, lid, or similar object forcefully and with a loud, sharp noise. It typically conveys anger, haste, or the impact of a sudden physical movement.
420English 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.
Veer said, "I was playing football".
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Answer: (D) Veer said that he had been playing football.
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When converting a sentence from direct to indirect speech, if the reporting verb is in the past tense, the tense of the verb in the reported speech must be changed accordingly. The past continuous tense, represented by "was playing", changes into the past perfect continuous tense, which is "had been playing". Additionally, the first-person pronoun "I" is changed to the third-person pronoun "he" to correspond with the subject of the reporting verb, Veer. The conjunction "that" is introduced to connect the reporting clause with the reported speech. Combining these grammatical changes results in the correct indirect speech form: "Veer said that he had been playing football".
421English 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'.
At the party(A)/Rohit introduced me to his friend(B)/who is radio jockey.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (C) C
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The error lies in part C of the sentence. The noun phrase radio jockey is a singular countable noun representing a profession. In English grammar, a singular countable noun must be preceded by an article or determiner when referring to a person's profession or role. Therefore, the indefinite article a must be inserted before radio jockey to make the sentence grammatically correct, rendering it as who is a radio jockey.
422English 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.
Expectant mothers are more ______ to lung damage due to smoking.
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Answer: (A) vulnerable
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The adjective vulnerable is standardly followed by the preposition to and means highly susceptible to physical harm, damage, or injury. In this medical context, it correctly indicates that expectant mothers have a significantly increased susceptibility to the harmful effects of smoking on their lungs.
423English 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'.
Sarah's father, died(A)/of heart attack at(B)a very young age.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (D) D
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The verb die is followed by the preposition of when referring to death caused directly by a disease, illness, or internal medical event such as a heart attack, cancer, or tuberculosis. Conversely, die from is typically used for indirect or external causes like injuries, poison, or pollution.
The prepositional phrase at a very young age is also grammatically appropriate to describe the time of death. Consequently, the sentence is free of grammatical errors.
424English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) circulate
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The word circulate is spelled correctly. It is a verb that means to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area, or to pass from place to place or person to person. The word originates from the Latin word circulatus, which means to form a circle, and its standard spelling is c-i-r-c-u-l-a-t-e.
425English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
She has not been well (for the past) few months
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Answer: (D) no improvement
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The preposition for is used to denote a duration or period of time, whereas since is used to refer to a specific starting point in time. In this sentence, the past few months represents a continuous period of time. Using the preposition for along with the definite article the in the phrase for the past few months is grammatically accurate and idiomatic. Since the bracketed part of the sentence is already correct, no improvement is required.
426English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit
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Answer: (A) to denominate
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The verb to denominate means to express a sum of money or value in a specified monetary unit (for example, when loans, bonds, or oil transactions are denominated in US dollars or euros).
427English 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 storm destroyed several huts in the village.
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Answer: (D) Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm.
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The given sentence is in the active voice and the simple past tense, following the structure of Subject + second form of verb (V2) + Object. To convert a simple past tense sentence into the passive voice, the structure is Object + was/were + past participle (V3) + by + Subject. In this sentence, the subject is "The storm" and the object is "several huts in the village". Since the object is plural, the helping verb "were" is used along with the past participle "destroyed", making the correct passive construction "Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm".
428English 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.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually ___? One popular theory that poor people because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for . But recent research across India that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually ?
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Answer: (B) signify
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The context of the passage revolves around understanding the underlying meaning, implication, or representation of the high level of enthusiasm for voting. The word "signify" means to indicate, mean, or represent something. Using "signify" in the blank completes the question by asking what this high voter turnout actually means, which aligns perfectly with the subsequent sentences where the author explores different theories to explain the real reasons behind why people vote.
429English 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.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually ? One popular theory that poor people ___ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for . But recent research across India that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.
poor people because they are intimidated into doing so.
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Answer: (A) vote
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The passage is written in the simple present tense to describe general observations, theories, and habits regarding voting behavior in India, as shown by verbs like does, occurs, is, vote, and accept. To maintain this consistency of tense, the simple present tense verb vote is required in the blank. Additionally, the plural verb vote matches grammatically with the plural subject poor people.
430English 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.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually ? One popular theory that poor people because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for ___. But recent research across India that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.
Another theory is that people vote in return for
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Answer: (C) inducements
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An inducement is a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something, typically used to denote incentives, gifts, or material benefits offered to sway decisions. The passage directly links the blank to subsequent references such as handing out freebies and accepting goodies from political parties. Therefore, the term inducements fits the context perfectly as it comprehensively encompasses all these forms of material persuasion used during elections to influence voters.
431English 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.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually ? One popular theory that poor people because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for . But recent research across India ___ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.
But recent research across India that those who spend the most do not always win elections
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Answer: (B) has shown
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The subject of the clause is recent research across India. Since research is an uncountable singular noun, it requires a singular verb. The overall passage is written in the present tense to analyze current theories of voting behavior. The present perfect tense has shown is appropriate because it describes a past action that has strong relevance to the present discussion, maintaining consistency with other present-tense verbs in the passage such as do not always win and do not feel.
432English Comprehension
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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Answer: (A) adoption
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Adoption is a correctly spelled noun. It refers to the legal process of taking another person's child and raising them as one's own, or the act of accepting, choosing, or starting to use a particular method, idea, or course of action.
433English 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'.
During the class(A)/the teacher request to(B)/the students to have patience.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The second part of the sentence contains errors in both verb agreement and preposition usage. The subject "the teacher" is singular, which requires the singular verb "requests" or the past tense "requested" instead of the base form "request". Additionally, the verb "request" is transitive and directly takes the person being asked as an object without the preposition "to". The correct grammatical structure is "request someone to do something". Thus, "request to" should be replaced with "requested" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
434English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
We need not
P-order to nurture true cosmopolitanism
Q-burden of loving each other in
R-place on ourselves the unbearable
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Answer: (B) RQP
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The sentence begins with the modal construction "We need not", which must be followed by a base verb. Part R begins with the verb "place", making it the direct grammatical continuation. The adjective "unbearable" at the end of part R directly modifies the noun "burden" at the start of part Q, establishing the connection from R to Q. Finally, the preposition "in" at the end of part Q joins with "order to" in part P to complete the adverbial purpose clause "in order to nurture true cosmopolitanism". Combining these parts in the order R-Q-P results in a grammatically correct and coherent sentence: "We need not place on ourselves the unbearable burden of loving each other in order to nurture true cosmopolitanism."
435English 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.
Corporates need to do much more to increase consumer ______ about duplicate products.
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Answer: (C) awareness
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The term awareness refers to the knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. In the context of the sentence, corporates need to educate consumers and make them more knowledgeable or vigilant regarding counterfeit or duplicate products in the market. The phrase consumer awareness is a standard collocation used to describe the process of making consumers conscious of their choices, rights, and the risks associated with fraudulent goods.
436English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Bed of roses
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Answer: (B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy
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The idiom bed of roses refers to a situation or activity that is highly comfortable, easy, or pleasant. It evokes the imagery of resting on soft, fragrant rose petals, symbolizing a life or circumstances free from difficulties, hardships, and struggles. It is frequently used in negative contexts, such as saying life is not a bed of roses, to emphasize that one must face challenges, but its core definition remains an easy and comfortable state of existence.
437English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To officially register as a member of an institution
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Answer: (B) to enrol
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To enrol means to officially write someone's name on a roll or register, making them a formal member of an institution, school, course, or organization. It represents the complete process of registering and joining an institution officially.
438English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
conspiracy
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Answer: (B) plot
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A conspiracy is defined as a secret plan or agreement made by a group of people to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act. Similarly, a plot refers to a secret scheme or plan designed by a group to accomplish a hostile, illegal, or deceitful purpose. Because both terms carry the meaning of a clandestine arrangement to carry out a wrongful act, they are synonyms.
439English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Back to the drawing board
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Answer: (A) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised
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The idiom back to the drawing board means to start planning something all over again because a previous attempt has failed. It originates from the field of architecture and engineering, where new designs are drafted on a drawing board. When a design or project fails to work in practice, creators must go back to the drawing board to brainstorm and devise an entirely new idea from the very beginning.
440English Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
They are even poorer
P- failure will deprive
Q- them of jobs altogether
R- than farmers; and crop
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Answer: (A) RPQ
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The comparison poorer in the introductory clause They are even poorer is grammatically completed by than in segment R, yielding They are even poorer than farmers. The semicolon and the coordinating conjunction and in segment R then initiate a new clause. The noun crop at the end of segment R functions as a modifier for failure at the start of segment P, forming the compound subject crop failure. The verb phrase will deprive in segment P requires a direct object and the preposition of to complete its meaning, which is seamlessly provided by segment Q with them of jobs altogether. Therefore, the segments arrange in the logical sequence R-P-Q to construct a coherent sentence.
441English Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To reveal the true, objectionable nature of someone
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Answer: (C) to expose
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The verb to expose means to reveal the true, hidden, or objectionable nature, character, or deeds of someone. It is commonly used when bringing to light dishonesty, misconduct, or underhanded behavior that a person was attempting to conceal.
442English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The management would prefer (you finishing) the project on time.
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Answer: (A) that you finish
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The verb phrase "would prefer" is grammatically followed by a "that"-clause to express a preference or desire regarding someone else's action. In this structure, the clause "that you finish" serves as a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb. It employs the present subjunctive or simple present verb form to denote a desired future action, ensuring grammatical correctness and a formal tone.
443English 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.
Kabir said to me, "I was waiting for you for a long time."
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Answer: (A) Kabir told me that he had been waiting for me for a long time.
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When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the reporting verb said to followed by an object is changed to told. The conjunction that is used to connect the reporting clause and the reported clause. The first-person pronoun I changes to he to agree with the subject Kabir, and the second-person pronoun you changes to me to agree with the listener. Additionally, the past continuous tense was waiting in the direct speech changes to the past perfect continuous tense had been waiting. Combining these grammatical shifts results in Kabir told me that he had been waiting for me for a long time.
444English 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'.
So soon as I shall (A)/reach office, I shall(B)/mail you the documents.(C)/No error(D)
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Answer: (A) A
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Part A contains grammatical errors. First, the phrase "so soon as" is non-standard in this context and must be replaced with the correct conjunction "as soon as" to convey that one action will happen immediately after another. Second, in time clauses referring to the future and introduced by conjunctions of time like "as soon as", "when", or "until", the simple present tense is used instead of the future tense. Therefore, the future auxiliary verb "shall" must be omitted from the time clause, making the correct phrasing "As soon as I reach office".
445English 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.
The investment bankers worked with the management of both the merging companies to ______ a consensus on the merger terms.
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Answer: (D) reach
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The verb reach is the most appropriate word because reach a consensus is a standard English collocation meaning to achieve a general agreement or arrive at a shared decision after discussion. In this context, the investment bankers are assisting the management of both companies in successfully arriving at a mutual agreement regarding the terms of the merger.
446English Comprehension
Select the antonym of
whirl
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Answer: (B) peace
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The word whirl refers to a rapid, spinning movement or a state of intense, bustling, and chaotic activity. The word peace denotes a state of tranquility, quiet, stillness, and freedom from disturbance or confusion. Because peace represents calm and stillness, it serves as the direct antonym to the chaotic and rapid motion associated with whirl.
447English 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.
Our Institute has launched a new scholarship scheme for the weaker sections of the society.
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Answer: (A) A new scholarship scheme has been launched by our Institute for the weaker sections of the society.
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The original sentence is in the present perfect active voice (has launched). The correct passive voice transformation retains the same present perfect tense (has been launched) and correctly positions the object (a new scholarship scheme) as the subject of the sentence, as shown in option A.
448English Comprehension
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
It has been a long (ago) I last saw you.
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Answer: (B) since
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Since functions as a subordinating conjunction to connect a main clause in the present perfect tense with a subordinate clause in the simple past tense. It is used to denote the period of time starting from a specific event in the past up to the present. The adverb "ago" cannot be used to link two clauses, making "since" the correct choice to establish the temporal relationship between the two clauses.
449English Comprehension
Select the synonym of
dire
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Answer: (C) critical
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The word dire is used to describe a situation that is extremely serious, urgent, or catastrophic. Similarly, critical refers to a state of crisis, gravity, or extreme danger where the outcome is of decisive importance and highly vulnerable. Both terms denote a condition of high severity requiring immediate attention.
450English 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.
What does "victim- centric" mean in the criminal justice system? It means restoring the confidence of victims in the system and achieving the ___ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived. this end, the system must confer certain rights on victims to enable them to in the proceedings, including the right to be impleaded and to engage an advocate in serious offences, the right to track the progress of the right to be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the of truth.
achieving the ___ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived.
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Answer: (D) goal
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The word "goal" refers to an objective, target, or desired result that one strives to achieve. In this sentence, the verb "achieving" collocated with "goal" creates the standard idiomatic expression "achieving the goal," which signifies successfully realizing the ultimate aim of justice. This is further reinforced in the following sentence by the transition phrase "Toward this end," where "end" is used as a direct synonym for "goal," establishing a clear thematic and structural link.
