Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The meal is being prepared by the chef.
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Answer: (A) The chef is preparing the meal.
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The given sentence is in the present continuous passive voice, which follows the structure: Subject + is/am/are + being + past participle (V3) + by + agent. To convert this into the active voice, the structure changes to the present continuous active form: Subject (the original agent) + is/am/are + present participle (V-ing) + Object. Following this grammatical rule, "the chef" becomes the subject, "is preparing" becomes the active verb phrase, and "the meal" becomes the object, resulting in: "The chef is preparing the meal."
152English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The app gets Larry's parents involved in the learning and improvement process, sending them advice about Larry's behaviours and progress, and recommending motivational ______ they might undertake that are ______ to Larry's situation and the program's ______ about his attitudes and behaviours.
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Answer: (C) interventions, targeted, inferences
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The sentence describes an app designed to help parents actively support their child's development through customized actions based on data analysis.
For the first blank, the word interventions is the most appropriate choice because it refers to structured, intentional actions or steps that parents can undertake to improve Larry's learning and behaviour.
For the second blank, the word targeted is the correct fit as it describes these interventions as being specifically tailored, focused, or customized to Larry's unique circumstances.
For the third blank, the word inferences is the logically correct term to describe the deductions, conclusions, or assessments that the program's algorithm makes after analyzing the data about Larry's attitudes and behaviours.
153English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
I cannot <u>sit up with</u> this sort of insult in office.
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Answer: (B) put up with
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The phrasal verb put up with means to tolerate, endure, or bear an unpleasant situation, behaviour, or person without complaining. In this context, the speaker is expressing their inability to tolerate the insults they faced in the office. Replacing the incorrect phrase sit up with with put up with makes the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
154English Comprehension
Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.
The athlete's ______ was badly injured due to a fall on the track.
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Answer: (A) toe
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The context of the sentence refers to a part of the athlete's body that can be physically injured during a fall on a running track. The noun toe, which refers to any of the digits at the end of the human foot, is the anatomically correct term that fits the grammatical and semantic context of the sentence.
155English Comprehension
In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
He is known for talking too frankly.
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Answer: (D) Call a spade a spade
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The idiom "call a spade a spade" means to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about something, even if it is unpleasant, awkward, or blunt. This perfectly replaces the phrase "talking too frankly" as both denote the act of expressing the absolute truth directly without any pretense or sugarcoating.
156English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She swallowed ______ her breakfast in a hurry.
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Answer: (D) down
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The phrasal verb swallow down means to gulp, eat, or drink something quickly, forcing it down the throat. In this context, because she was in a hurry, she consumed her breakfast rapidly, making swallowed down the most appropriate and grammatically correct choice to complete the sentence.
157English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
One of the most devastating periods in European history came (1) the fourteenth century, with the epidemic of bubonic plague, also known as the 'Great Plague' and later dubbed the 'Black Death'. At the time of its first pandemic, the bubonic plague was a terrifying disease, killing indiscriminately and (2) cities and towns devastated in its wake. It appeared to spread just by touching clothes and people who (3) healthy one day might be dead the next. Faced with such a mysterious and horrifying illness, many believed that this was a divine (4) for their sins. Researchers in Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century discovered that the disease is caused by the bacteria 'Yersinia Pestis'. Modern (5) practices and medicine have greatly subdued the impact of the bubonic plague, but have never completely eliminated it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Answer: (D) during
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The preposition "during" is used to indicate that an event takes place within a specific duration or period of time. Since "the fourteenth century" represents a defined historical epoch spanning a hundred years, "during" is the grammatically correct preposition to show that the devastating period of the bubonic plague occurred within this timeframe.
158English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
One of the most devastating periods in European history came (1) the fourteenth century, with the epidemic of bubonic plague, also known as the 'Great Plague' and later dubbed the 'Black Death'. At the time of its first pandemic, the bubonic plague was a terrifying disease, killing indiscriminately and (2) cities and towns devastated in its wake. It appeared to spread just by touching clothes and people who (3) healthy one day might be dead the next. Faced with such a mysterious and horrifying illness, many believed that this was a divine (4) for their sins. Researchers in Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century discovered that the disease is caused by the bacteria 'Yersinia Pestis'. Modern (5) practices and medicine have greatly subdued the impact of the bubonic plague, but have never completely eliminated it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Answer: (D) leaving
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The participle leaving is correct here as it completes the standard English idiomatic phrase to leave something in one's wake. This expression means to cause a specific state of affairs or a trail of consequences to remain behind after a powerful force has passed. In the context of the passage, the bubonic plague is described as a highly destructive disease that moved through regions, killing people and causing the cities and towns to remain in a completely devastated condition after it had passed through them.
159English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. One of the most devastating periods in European history came (1) the fourteenth century, with the epidemic of bubonic plague, also known as the 'Great Plague' and later dubbed the 'Black Death'. At the time of its first pandemic, the bubonic plague was a terrifying disease, killing indiscriminately and (2) cities and towns devastated in its wake. It appeared to spread just by touching clothes and people who (3) healthy one day might be dead the next. Faced with such a mysterious and horrifying illness, many believed that this was a divine (4) for their sins. Researchers in Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century discovered that the disease is caused by the bacteria 'Yersinia Pestis'. Modern (5) practices and medicine have greatly subdued the impact of the bubonic plague, but have never completely eliminated it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Answer: (B) seemed
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The context of the sentence describes the rapid and terrifying onset of the Black Death, where individuals who appeared to be in good health could suddenly perish the very next day. The word seemed means gave the impression of being or appeared to be. In this context, it highlights the suddenness of the disease by indicating that individuals who appeared completely healthy one day could die the very next day.
160English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. One of the most devastating periods in European history came (1) the fourteenth century, with the epidemic of bubonic plague, also known as the 'Great Plague' and later dubbed the 'Black Death'. At the time of its first pandemic, the bubonic plague was a terrifying disease, killing indiscriminately and (2) cities and towns devastated in its wake. It appeared to spread just by touching clothes and people who (3) healthy one day might be dead the next. Faced with such a mysterious and horrifying illness, many believed that this was a divine (4) for their sins. Researchers in Hong Kong at the end of the nineteenth century discovered that the disease is caused by the bacteria 'Yersinia Pestis'. Modern (5) practices and medicine have greatly subdued the impact of the bubonic plague, but have never completely eliminated it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Answer: (D) punishment
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The context of the sentence describes how people in the fourteenth century reacted to a terrifying and mysterious illness. Believing that the epidemic was a consequence of their sins, they viewed it as a form of divine punishment. In theological and historical contexts, sins are traditionally believed to be redressed by divine retribution or punishment, making this the most contextually and grammatically appropriate fit for the blank.
161English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The clock that we have in our town square is <u>a big</u> in the whole town
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Answer: (C) the biggest
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The sentence compares the clock in the town square with all other clocks in the entire town, as indicated by the prepositional phrase "in the whole town". When comparing one entity against a whole group of more than two entities, the superlative degree of the adjective must be used. The superlative form of "big" is "biggest", and superlative adjectives are preceded by the definite article "the" because they refer to a specific, unique item. Therefore, "the biggest" is the grammatically correct substitution.
162English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Comic
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Answer: (C) Tragic
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The word comic refers to something that is humorous, amusing, or relating to comedy. Its direct antonym is tragic, which describes something that is extremely sad, serious, or associated with tragedy. In literature and drama, comedy and tragedy represent opposite genres and emotional states, making tragic the most appropriate opposite in meaning.
163English Comprehension
Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket. My fascination with Tyler's items (approached) into distant memories.
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Answer: (A) receded
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The word approached means to come near or closer to something in distance, time, or state. The antonym of approached is receded, which means to move back, withdraw, or retreat further away.
In the context of the sentence, the word receded appropriately describes the fascination moving away or fading into distant memories.
164English Comprehension
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. These carriers of bacteria and viruses cause many diseases like Yellow Fever, Malaria etc. so panchayats and municipalities are taking a lot of care to protect people from them.
B. There are thousands of species of mosquitoes that are known to the people of the world. They mainly live in still water and other places where water is stored.
C. Mosquitoes are everywhere now. Villagers, as well as city dwellers are afraid of these small creatures.
D. Usually, female and male mosquitoes take feed on plant's or fruit honey, however female mosquitoes mostly suck the blood of humans.
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Answer: (C) CBAD
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Sentence C is the opening sentence because it introduces the subject "Mosquitoes" and states how people are afraid of them. Sentence B follows C by adding basic background information about the species of mosquitoes and where they live. Sentence A logically succeeds B by identifying mosquitoes as "these carriers of bacteria and viruses" and detailing the diseases they transmit and the preventive actions being taken by local authorities. Finally, sentence D completes the paragraph by giving specific biological details about the feeding habits of male and female mosquitoes. This establishes the coherent sequence as CBAD.
165English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the given group of words.
Easily provoked
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Answer: (B) Irascible
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The word irascible is defined as having or showing a tendency to be easily angered or provoked. It comes from the Latin word irasci, which means to grow angry, and is used to describe someone who is short-tempered, testy, or easily irritated.
166English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mr. Pramod couldn't <u>wait to trying out</u> his new recipe.
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Answer: (D) wait to try out
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The auxiliary modal verb "couldn't" must be followed by the base form of the verb, which is "wait". Additionally, the phrase "wait to" is followed by an infinitive verb, which requires the base form "try" rather than the gerund "trying". Therefore, "wait to try out" is grammatically correct and properly conveys the intention of being eager to test the new recipe.
167English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Funny stories made me and my brother ___
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Answer: (C) giggly
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The adjective giggly describes a state of being amused and prone to laughing in a silly, lighthearted, or excited manner. Since funny stories are designed to amuse and provoke laughter, they would naturally make someone feel giggly.
168English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I know her.
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Answer: (B) She is known to me.
Explanation
When converting the active voice sentence "I know her" into the passive voice, the object "her" becomes the subject pronoun "She". The simple present tense verb "know" is changed to its passive form "is known". In English grammar, the verb "know" in the passive voice is followed by the preposition "to" rather than "by" to express state or familiarity. Thus, the agent "I" changes to the object pronoun "me" preceded by "to", resulting in "She is known to me".
169English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Uniform
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Answer: (B) Variable
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The word uniform refers to something that is consistent, homogenous, or unchanging in form, quality, or character throughout. The term variable describes something that is prone to change, inconsistent, or liable to vary. Since variable represents the exact opposite concept of consistency and constancy, it serves as the most appropriate antonym.
170English Comprehension
The given sentence contains an error in tense form. Identify the error and choose the option that correctly rectifies the error.
Bakshi will going to call you later in the evening.
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Answer: (C) Bakshi is going to call you later in the evening.
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The grammatical structure used to express a planned future action or intention is subject + be (am/is/are) + going to + base form of the verb. In the original sentence, the modal verb "will" is incorrectly paired with "going to". Replacing "will" with the auxiliary verb "is" corrects this tense error, establishing the proper future plan construction "is going to call" for the singular subject Bakshi.
171English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Upset the apple- cart
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Answer: (B) Spoil careful plans
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The idiom "upset the apple-cart" means to disrupt or ruin a plan, arrangement, or system, especially one that has been carefully prepared. The phrase evokes the physical image of knocking over a cart filled with neatly stacked apples, which would scatter them and spoil the merchant's organized setup. In figurative usage, it describes an action that throws a stable, well-organized situation into sudden disorder, thereby ruining pre-existing plans.
172English Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
They attend / a meeting / in Chicago / this weekend.
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Answer: (D) They attend
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The segment "They attend" is grammatically incorrect because the verb is in the simple present tense, which is typically used to describe habitual actions, routines, or general facts. The adverbial phrase "this weekend" refers to a specific, scheduled event in the near future or a recent event. To indicate a planned future arrangement, the sentence should use the present continuous tense "They are attending" or the future tense "They will attend". If the event has already occurred, the simple past tense "They attended" is required. The simple present tense "attend" is incompatible with the specific time frame of "this weekend" in this context.
173English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. His <u>perverse</u> thoughts were very disturbing so he decided to try seeing a therapist.
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Answer: (B) Deviant
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The word perverse describes thoughts or behavior that depart from what is considered normal, standard, acceptable, or morally right. In the context of disturbing thoughts that lead someone to seek therapy, the term refers to thinking that is deviant, which means departing from usual or accepted social and behavioral standards.
174English Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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Answer: (C) Champeon
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The word Champeon is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is Champion, which refers to a person who has defeated all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition, or a person who vigorously supports or defends a cause.
175English Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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Answer: (C) Serrene
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The word is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is Serene, which is written with a single letter r. Serene is an adjective that refers to a state of being calm, peaceful, tranquil, and untroubled.
176English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one- word substitute for the underlined group of words. The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and as <u>one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare</u>.
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Answer: (D) Philanthropist
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A philanthropist is a person who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others, particularly through the generous donation of money, resources, or time to good causes. The term is derived from the Greek words "philos" meaning loving and "anthropos" meaning human, translating literally to a lover of humanity. This directly aligns with the description of someone who makes a dedicated effort to enhance human well-being.
177English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pocket an insult
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Answer: (C) Tolerate insult without protest
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The idiom pocket an insult means to receive, endure, or tolerate an insult, affront, or injury silently without showing resentment, reacting, or offering any protest. The phrase visualizes taking an offensive remark or action and quietly putting it away into one's pocket as if it never happened, rather than defending oneself or responding to the provocation.
178English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Settlers ___ a new colony in the early 18th century.
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Answer: (C) established
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The verb establish means to set up, found, or create something on a permanent basis. In historical contexts, settlers establish a new colony when they move to a new territory and build a permanent settlement there. This makes established the most semantically and contextually appropriate word to complete the sentence.
179English Comprehension
In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.
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Answer: (A) Stab someone in the back
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The idiom stab someone in the back means to betray someone who trusts you, especially a close friend or ally. In the given context, Reginald's betrayal of his closest friend is a direct example of stabbing someone in the back, making this idiom the perfect replacement for the highlighted action.
180English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There was once a young man who wished to (1) his heart's desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2) even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3) for six hundred years, on a high (4) of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5) with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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Answer: (B) achieve
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The term heart's desire refers to a person's strongest wish, goal, or ambition. The verb achieve means to successfully bring about, attain, or reach a desired objective or result through effort. Therefore, to achieve his heart's desire is grammatically correct and semantically appropriate, expressing the young man's wish to successfully realize or attain his deepest aspiration.
181English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There was once a young man who wished to (1) his heart's desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2) even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3) for six hundred years, on a high (4) of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5) with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Answer: (C) although
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The subordinating conjunction "although" is used to introduce a clause of concession or contrast. In this sentence, it connects the main assertion that many things about the young man and his experiences were unusual with the contrasting clause "even he never knew the whole of it". It correctly precedes a full subordinate clause containing a subject and a finite verb ("even he never knew...").
182English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There was once a young man who wished to (1) his heart's desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2) even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3) for six hundred years, on a high (4) of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5) with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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Answer: (B) stood
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The verb stands in the first part of the sentence refers to the current physical presence and location of the town. To describe how the town has maintained this state continuously over the past six hundred years, the present perfect tense has stood is grammatically necessary. The past participle form of the intransitive verb stand is stood, which completes the comparative structure stands today as it has stood for six hundred years. This maintains grammatical parallelism and accurately describes the ongoing existence of the town over centuries.
183English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There was once a young man who wished to (1) his heart's desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2) even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3) for six hundred years, on a high (4) of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5) with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Answer: (C) jut
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The word jut is used as a noun to describe a piece of land or rock that projects or sticks out sharply beyond the surrounding area. In this passage, which is adapted from the opening lines of Neil Gaiman's novel Stardust, the town of Wall is described as being situated on an elevated, protruding outcrop of granite rising above the forest. Therefore, a high jut of granite slab fits the context perfectly to convey a raised, projecting rock formation upon which the town is built.
184English Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There was once a young man who wished to (1) his heart's desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2) even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3) for six hundred years, on a high (4) of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5) with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Answer: (B) lined
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The passage is excerpted from the opening of Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel Stardust. In this context, the word lined is the most appropriate and idiomatic fit to describe a path or road. To be lined with something means to have a border or layer of those objects along its sides or surface. Saying that the winding track is lined with rocks and small stones perfectly describes how these natural elements border or cover the path as it rises sharply from the forest.
185English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deception
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Answer: (B) Cunning
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The word deception refers to the act of hiding the truth, misleading, or tricking someone through dishonest means. Similarly, cunning relates to the quality of being crafty, deceitful, and skilled at using trickery or guile to achieve one's goals. Both terms center around the concept of dishonesty and misleading others, making them closely related in meaning.
186English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frivolous
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Answer: (D) Serious
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The word frivolous refers to something that is silly, superficial, or lacks any serious purpose or value. Its direct antonym is serious, which describes someone or something that is solemn, thoughtful, sincere, and characterized by deep significance or earnestness.
187English Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
<u>Don't provoke Harsha</u>, otherwise, she will give you a slap.
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Answer: (B) Do not exasperate Harsha
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The verb exasperate means to intensely irritate, annoy, or infuriate someone. In the context of the sentence, provoking or irritating Harsha leads to her reaction of giving a slap, which makes exasperate the most appropriate and semantically equivalent replacement for provoke. Additionally, exasperate is a transitive verb that correctly takes the direct object Harsha in this sentence structure.
188English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We're asking them to ___ the deadline.
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Answer: (D) extend
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In English grammar and usage, the verb extend is the standard collocated term used with deadline. To extend a deadline means to prolong the period of time allowed for completing a task or meeting an obligation, making it the most appropriate and idiomatic fit for the sentence.
189English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His action doesn't warrant such a punishment.
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Answer: (D) breach
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In the given context, the word warrant is used as a verb meaning to justify, authorize, sanction, or guarantee.
The word breach means to break, violate, or fail to observe a law, agreement, or guarantee. Because warranting implies upholding, validating, or guaranteeing an action, breaching is its direct opposite as it denotes violating, breaking, or failing to uphold.
190English Comprehension
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
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Answer: (A) When Reema saw her mother, she was in ecstasy.
Explanation
The sentence in Option A contains no spelling errors, with the word "ecstasy" and all other words spelled correctly.
191English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare
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Answer: (A) Philanthropist
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A philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially through the generous donation of money, time, or resources to charitable causes. The term originates from the Greek words philos, meaning loving, and anthropos, meaning human, which literally translates to a lover of humanity. This perfectly describes an individual who makes an active, voluntary effort to improve human well-being and solve social problems.
192English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I am training a new batch of officers now.
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Answer: (D) A new batch of officers is being trained by me.
Explanation
The active sentence is in the present continuous tense, which has the structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing + Object. To convert a present continuous sentence into the passive voice, the structure is changed to: Object + am/is/are + being + past participle (V3) + by + Subject. In this sentence, the object is the noun phrase "A new batch of officers". Since the head noun of this phrase is the singular collective noun "batch", it takes the singular auxiliary verb "is". Applying these rules, the verb phrase changes to "is being trained" and the subject pronoun "I" becomes "by me" in its objective case.
193English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
<u>We are waiting</u> for the minister for the last two hours.
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Answer: (A) We have been waiting
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The sentence uses the time expression "for the last two hours," which specifies the duration of an ongoing action that started in the past and continues into the present. In English grammar, the present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that began in the past and is still in progress. The structure for this tense is "has/have been + present participle (verb-ing)". Since the subject is the plural pronoun "We", the auxiliary verb "have been" is required. Replacing "We are waiting" with "We have been waiting" correctly conveys this temporal relationship.
194English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Teachers love their students.
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Answer: (B) Students are loved by their teachers.
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The active sentence is in the simple present tense, following the structure: Subject + V1 + Object.
To convert a simple present tense sentence into the passive voice, the structure is: Object (now acting as the subject) + is/are/am + V3 (past participle of the verb) + by + Subject (now acting as the object).
In this sentence, the plural object "students" becomes the new subject, which takes the plural auxiliary verb "are" followed by the past participle "loved", resulting in "Students are loved by their teachers."
195English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Benign
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Answer: (C) Benevolent
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The word benign is used to describe someone or something that is gentle, kind, and well-intentioned. The word benevolent shares a similar meaning, referring to a disposition to do good, showing kindness, or being well-meaning. Both words originate from the Latin root bene, meaning good, and are frequently used to express a character or action that is harmless, supportive, and compassionate.
196English Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
I find playing chess <u>to be difficult</u> than playing poker.
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Answer: (A) to be more difficult
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The sentence compares two activities, playing chess and playing poker, using the conjunction than. A comparative degree adjective is required when making a comparison between two entities. The comparative form of the multi-syllable adjective difficult is more difficult. Replacing the underlined part with to be more difficult establishes the correct comparative relationship and restores grammatical correctness to the sentence.
197English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In your birthday suit
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Answer: (A) Not wearing any clothes
Explanation
The idiom in your birthday suit is a humorous and colloquial expression used to describe someone who is completely naked or not wearing any clothes. The origin of the phrase lies in the literal fact that a person is born wearing absolutely nothing, meaning their skin is their original suit on the day they are born. Over time, it became a lighthearted way to refer to complete nudity.
198English Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who loves and collects books
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Answer: (B) Bibliophile
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The term bibliophile is derived from the Greek words biblion, meaning book, and philos, meaning loving. It is used to describe an individual who has a deep affection for and collects books, often appreciating them for their physical beauty, historical value, or rarity, alongside their contents.
199English Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The coach was trying to twist the player's arm by asking him to practice throughout the day.
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Answer: (A) To try to force someone to do something
Explanation
The idiom twist someone's arm means to pressure, coerce, or force someone into doing something they might not otherwise want to do. In the context of the sentence, the coach is trying to pressure the player into practicing throughout the day.
200English Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I need to evaluate all the options available by the end of this month.
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Answer: (D) All the options available need to be evaluated by me by the end of this month.
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In the active voice sentence, the subject is I, the verb is need, and the infinitive phrase is to evaluate which takes the object all the options available. To convert this into the passive voice, the object all the options available becomes the new subject. The active infinitive to evaluate is transformed into the passive infinitive form to be evaluated. The main verb need remains in the present tense, agreeing with the new plural subject options. Adding the agent by me completes the passive construction, resulting in All the options available need to be evaluated by me by the end of this month.
