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CGL PRE 2023

14/07/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the (a) BDCA (b) BCDA
given sentence. (c) CBDA (d) CBAD
The village beggars, no longer ill at ease in the 6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
gathering of gliterring dignitaries, sat in their given word.
assigned rows and joked with vegetarian Brahmin
Feeble

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apprentices.
(a) Unheedful (b) Weak
(a) gliterring (b) assigned

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(c) Strong (d) Baneful
(c) apprentices (d) beggars
7. Select the most appropriate option that can

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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined word in the given
the blank.

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sentence.
She is _________ a peacock in the blue satin saree.
She had an ability to persuade others.

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(a) so beautiful as (b) as beautiful as

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(a) suppress (b) halt
(c) beautiful like (d) very beautiful as

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(c) outrage (d) impress
3. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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8. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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word substitute for the given group of words.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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A thing fit to eat. correct order to form a meaningful and
(a) Digestible (b) Edible coherent paragraph.
(c) Eligible (d) Curable A. He repeated the experiment, increasing the
4. Select the grammatically correct sentence. amount until he had weighed up to a
thousand pounds.
(a) The participants of the competition are

a
waiting for their turn curiously. B. During the spring of 1717, the iron foundries
in a remote district were often visited by a
(b) A participants of the competition is waiting
thin, middle-aged man with a notebook.

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for their turn curiously.
C. Three cauldrons were next prepared under his
(c) The participants of the competition has been
directions.

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waiting for their turn curiously.
D. He would weigh out two pounds of iron, have
(d) The participants of the competition is waiting
them heated till they were red-hot and then
for their turn curiously.

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weigh them again.
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(a) CABD (b) BDAC

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and (c) ABDC (d) BCAD
coherent paragraph. 9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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A. The top band is made of saffron, which given idiom.
symbolises power and courage. Lily-livered
B. The constituent assembly adopted our (a) Naughty (b) Comical
national flag, Tiranga, which means tricolour, (c) Not brave (d) Brave
on 22 July 1947.
10. Select the correct spelling of the underline
C. As a symbol of nationalism and freedom, it word.
is fashioned from khadi, which is domestically
They denied having any associasion with the
spun Indian cotton.
terrorists.
D. It features three horizontal stripes that are all
(a) association (b) asocciation
the same width.
(c) assosiation (d) asociation

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11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the 15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined idiom in the given sentence. underlined word.
Pooja tried to explain the problem, but soon she Her dog can climb under the fence.
tied herself up in knots. (a) Over (b) Sink
(a) Make no progress in an argument or (c) Beneath (d) Behind
discussion
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(b) Become very confused when you are trying to underlined word in the given sentence.
explain something
Henry is so servile that other people take
(c) Won’t modify an opinion or agree to even advantage of him.
small changes that another person wants
(a) Sheepish (b) Arrogant
(d) Be forced to explain your actions and
(c) Cunning (d) Bickering
(probably) punished
17. Select the option that expresses the given
12. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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sentence in passive voice.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and The company's board of directors will announce

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coherent paragraph. the financial results at the annual meeting
tomorrow.

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A. In Bihar and Central India, in particular,
every district had smelters that used local (a) The financial results will have been

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deposits of ore to produce iron which was announced by the company's board of
directors at the annual meeting tomorrow.

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widely used for the manufacture of

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implements and tools of daily use. (b) The financial results are being announced by

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B. The smelting was done by men while women the company's board of directors at the
annual meeting tomorrow.

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worked on the bellows, pumping air that kept

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the charcoal burning. (c) The company's board of directors announced

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C. But iron smelting in India was extremely the financial results at the annual meeting
common till the end of the nineteenth tomorrow.
century. (d) The financial results will be announced by the
D. Production of Wootz steel required a highly company's board of directors at the annual
specialised technique of refining iron. meeting tomorrow.

a
(a) ACDB (b) DCAB 18. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(c) BCDA (d) CBDA
sentence.
13.
given word.
Zealous
(a) Enthusiastic
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the

(b) Apathetic
We must remember that what we teach our
children is what we inculcate in them.
(a) endanger (b) import

a
(c) inspire (d) instil
(c) Indifferent (d) Detached
19. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill

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14. Select the option that expresses the given in the blank.
sentence in passive voice.
The hunter dogs followed the hyena’s ________.
He won’t receive any better choice than this from

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(a) cents (b) scent
anywhere.
(c) cense (d) sense
(a) Any better choice won’t be received by him
than this from anywhere. 20. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains
(b) Any better choice won’t have been be received
an error.
by him than this from anywhere.
Neetu have been / waiting for me / since 10
(c) Any better choice wouldn’t have received by
o’clock / in the morning.
him than this from anywhere.
(a) Neetu have been (b) in the morning
(d) Any better choice shouldn’t be received by
him than this from anywhere. (c) since 10 o’clock (d) waiting for me

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Comprehension: 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

In the following passage some words have been deleted. blank no. 1.
Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. (a) consider (b) to consider
Select the most appropriate option for each number. (c) considered (d) considering
Human life is (1) _______ a unique blessing, which in 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
turn depends on the (2) _______ of the Self. He who is blank no. 2.
not aware of the Self can neither have peace nor can
(a) aware (b) witness
he foster peaceful co existence. We have to link our
soul with God and body with the physical world for (c) known (d) awareness
substance. (3) _______ the formless God is invisible to 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the naked eye, our mind often wanders wherever it blank no. 3.
goes. (4) _______ , we are unable to develop any love (a) From (b) Since
for the Divine. And religion like the white light of (c) As per (d) For
heavens (5) _______ multi-coloured fragmentations by
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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the prisms of men and loses its gravity. Instead of
blank no. 4.
uniting, it becomes a major dividing force. French
philosopher Tail hard de Chardin, thinking deeply on (a) As a reaction (b) Causing

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meaning of our existence and relationship with the

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Divine, expounds, “we are not human beings having a
spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a

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25.
(c) As a reason (d) As a result
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 5.

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human experience”. (a) break from (b) breaks to

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(c) breaks into (d) break into

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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d)
25. (c)

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CGL PRE 2023

14/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that can be used as a one- of the tree were beginning to wither.
word substitute for the given group of words. B. I am especially proud of it, not only because
A person who believes that laws and governments it has survived several winters, but because
are not necessary. it occasionally produces luscious peaches.
(a) Antagonist (b) Antichrist C. The tree had grown against a warm wall on

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(c) Adversary (d) Anarchist a sheltered side of the house.
2. Select the most appropriate option to D. Last summer, I spent many days in the

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substitute the underlined segment in the given garden watching thousands of ants crawling
sentence. up the trunk of my prize peach tree.

(a) want to win

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The boys and the teacher wants to win.

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(b) wants to won
5.
(a) BDAC
(c) CDBA
(b) ABCD
(d) DCBA
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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(c) want win (d) want to won

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word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below.
Mr. Khanna is quite ___________(callous) towards

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While the first and the last sentences (S1and
S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in the victims of earthquake.

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between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R,
S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order

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to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
(S1)Newspapers, especially of the popular variety,
aim to do two things: to inform and to
entertain.
6.
(a) sympathetic
(c) unsympathetic
(b) rationalistic
(d) nondiplomatic
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
To kick the bucket
(a) Be happy (b) To be ill
(P) Entertainment may be principally found in

a
the centre pages of the newspaper in some (c) To die (d) Be sad
of the feature articles and in some local news 7. Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt
stories. word in the given sentence.

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(Q) The principal aim of the short news report on
the front pages is to inform.

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(R) Most newspapers are published daily, and the
news reporters must make sure that they
The Collector paid floral tributes to the statue of
Mahatma Gandhi after hosting the flag.
(a) trebutes
(c) hoisting
(b) floaral
(d) stateu

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have up-to-the minute news.
8. In the following sentence, four words are
(S) In their news reports they will aim to create underlined, out of which one word is

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a sense of immediacy, to convey the incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY
impression that they have ‘rushed’ the news spelt word.
to the reader and ‘that the information

P
A lot of spontanity is required from the speaker
contained is the very latest.’
in an extempore speech. The speaker is expected
(S6)Reporters also wish to create a sense of to brainstorm ideas and give speech
authenticity, that is, that their news is instantaneously.
accurate and genuine.
(a) spontanity (b) instantaneously
(a) S, R, P, Q (b) P, Q, R, S
(c) extempore (d) brainstorm
(c) Q, S, R, P (d) R, P, S, Q
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
4. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in given word.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
Hostile
correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph. (a) Unfriendly (b) Empathetic
A. During the summer, I noticed that the leaves (c) Pleasant (d) Hospitable

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10. Select the option that expresses the given (a) own image (b) own glory
sentence in active voice. (c) own idea (d) own capacity
Was the bag packed by Mary? 17. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) Was Mary pack the bag? given idiom.
(b) Is Mary packing the bag? Miss the boat
(c) Did Mary pack the bag? (a) Being too late
(d) Do Mary pack the bag? (b) Missing good moments of your life
11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) Missing a good opportunity
given word from the sentence. (d) Missing your medium of travel
Ready 18. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
She was preparing dinner in an organised jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
manner using well-equipped tools while listening correct order to form a meaningful and
to the radio. coherent paragraph.

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(a) Listening (b) Equipped A. The outcome is much more likely to be
(c) Preparing (d) Organised favourable if there is substantial international
aid than if there is not.

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12. The following sentence has been divided into
parts. One of them may contain an error. B. Many of the underdeveloped countries will

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promote the growth of their economies in one
Select the part that contains the error from the

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way or the other, no matter whether they

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
receive substantial outside aid in the process
‘No error’ as your wer.

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or not.

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After knowing truth, / the jury took the right
C. By substantial aid I mean not only large
decision / in the case.

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amounts of technical assistance but also of
(a) In the case capital.

13.
(b) No error

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(c) After knowing truth
(d) The jury took the right decision
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
He was compelled by everyone to join the group.
D. The character of that development, however,
is likely to be strongly influenced by the types
of and amounts of aid available.
(a) BDAC
(c) ABDC
(b) DBCA
(d) DABC
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

a
(a) Induced (b) Demur underlined word.
(c) Confessed (d) Obscured Do you know the old adage 'the show must go
on’?

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14. Identify how you will ask everyone if the
children were not reading the books in passive (a) Rebuke (b) Addiction
voice. (c) Misconstruction (d) Dare

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(a) Were the books not being read by the
children?
(b) Were the book not being read by the children?
(c) Were the books being read by the children?
20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word ‘Optimistic’ from the given sentence.
After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay
positive even in gloomy days.

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(d) Were the children reading the books? (a) stay (b) incident
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) gloomy (d) positive

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the blank. Comprehension:
She reminds me always that I ________ to be a In the following passage, some words have been
little more careful. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
(a) had (b) has appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Sun is the
star at the center of (1) __________ Solar System. It is
(c) must (d) have
a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma. The Sun has
16. Select the most appropriate option that can inspired us since ancient times. It’s central to
substitute the underlined segment in the given mythology and religion in (2) ____________ around the
sentence. world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living
The fact that God created man in his personal things to grow. It gives us light so we can see. It is by
view by giving him an intellectual spirit elevates far the most important (3) _________of energy for life
him above the beasts of the field. on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide

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(4)________ the Earth. If there were no sun, many 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
things wouldn’t occur like photosynthesis or the blank number (c)
presence of oxygen, which would have caused no (5) (a) gesture (b) source
__________ of life.
(c) symbol (d) control
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (a)
blank number (d)
(a) the (b) a
(a) like (b) about
(c) huge (d) typical
(c) than (d) as
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b)
blank number 5.
(a) processes (b) types
(a) skill (b) existence
(c) scenes (d) cultures
(c) end (d) enhancement

1.
9.
(d)
(a )
2.
10.
(a)
(c)

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11.
(b)
(c)
4.
Answer Key

12.
(d)
(c)
5.
13.
(a)
(a)
6.
14.
(c)
(a)
7.
15.
(c)
(d)
8.
16.
(a)
(a)

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17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d)

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14/07/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option that can C. In ‘Shakespeare’s Sister’, Virginia Woolf
substitute the underlined segment in the given explores the plight of women in society in
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, England during the 15th and 16th centuries.
select ‘No substitution’. D. It is against the denial of education to the girl-
The frog adopts itself to live both in water and child and violence against women.

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on land. (a) CADB (b) ADBC
(a) No substitution (b) frog alters itself (c) BACD (d) DCBA

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(c) frog adepts itself (d) frog adapts itself 7. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.

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2. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. Who stole my tickets?

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A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made (a) My tickets were stolen by who?
(b) My tickets was stolen by whom?

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(a) Hutch (b) Monastery

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(c) Mint (d) Hangar (c) My tickets got stolen by who?
(d) By whom were my tickets stolen?

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3. Select the most appropriate option that can
8. The following sentence has been divided into

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substitute the underlined segment in the given

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sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, parts. One of them may contain an error.

E b nt
select ‘No substitution’. Select the part that contains the error from the
We all should help each other. given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
‘No error’ as your answer.
(a) No substitution (b) help mutually
Darshan wished he hadn’t / went to the theme
(c) help one another (d) help each one
park / in the first place.
4. Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the (a) Darshan wished he hadn’t

a
blank.
(b) went to the theme park
The police have not yet been able to solve the
(c) in the first place
case; it seems to be ____________.

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(d) No error
(a) in a pink
9. Identify the option that rectifies the
(b) a hard nut to crack

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underlined spelling error in the given
(c) turning over a new leaf sentence.
(d) in a nutshell The boys of our class have reported that

a
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the considerable progress in the implimentation of
given word. their policies has been made.

6.
Insidious
(a) Secure
(c) Safe

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(d) Protected
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and
10.
(a) Implemantation (b) Implementation
(c) Implimentation (d) implimantation
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
Israel has been a staunch ally of the United
States.
coherent paragraph. (a) Careless (b) Confused
A. Through a subtle analysis, Woolf raises (c) Unsteady (d) Resolute
certain concerns regarding discrimination 11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
against women in a male-dominated society. the blank.
B. It’s also against the need for freedom of Kiran had a short ________ as a writer.
expression in women, and the right to human (a) caress (b) carer
dignity and equality. (c) career (d) carrier

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12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) innate (b) indent
given word. (c) insinuate (d) increase
Abound 20. Parts of the following sentence have been
(a) Adequate (b) Succeed given as options. Select the option that
(c) Increase (d) Flourish contains an error.
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the An lion is the most ferocious of all animals.
underlined word in the given sentence. (a) all animals. (b) is the most
The thief was caught with a spurious Picasso (c) ferocious of (d) An lion
painting. Comprehension:
(a) Authentic (b) Fake In the following passage, some words have been
(c) Splendid (d) Stolen deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. appropriate option to fill in each blank. Global warming
(a) Reliance (b) Opportunity is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing
the world today. The primary cause of global warming
(c) Appraoch (d) Bureau

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is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon
15. Select the option that can be used as a one- dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases
word substitute for the given group of words. trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's

(a) Egotist
(c) Atheist

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A person who abandons religion
(b) Priest
(d) Apostate
temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global
warming are widespread and include more frequent
and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the

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loss of biodiversity. Many governments and
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce

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given idiom.

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greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can
To bell the cat also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making

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(a) To feed pets (b) To play with kids small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing

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(c) To love cats (d) To face risk their energy consumption and driving less.
17.

E b nt y
Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
The little boy called up his best friend on his
birthday.
(a) His best friend is called up by the little boy
on his birthday.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.
(a) consequences
(c) benefits
(b) challenges
(d) opportunities
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.

a
(b) His best friend has been called up by the little (a) conduction (b) absorption
boy on his birthday. (c) reflection (d) emission
(c) His best friend was being called up by the

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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
little boy on his birthday. blank no. 3.
(d) His best friend was called up by the little boy

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(a) neutral (b) negative
on his birthday
(c) positive (d) negligible
18. Select the option that can be used as a one-
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
word substitute for the given group of words.
blank no. 4.
A person who hates and avoids other people
(a) restrictions (b) subsidies

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(a) Hermit (b) Pervert
(c) policies (d) sanctions
(c) Misanthrope (d) Masochist
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the blank no. 5.
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
(a) expanding (b) exacerbating
The gradual ____________(curtail) in the
(c) mitigating (d) sustaining
expenditures made them tensed.

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (d)
17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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14/07/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the gives comfort to our body and peace to
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. the mind.
He was offered a __________(moderate) price for C. Our mind is resourceful enough to find
his bungalow. shortcuts in simple and easy ways.
(a) sustainable (b) respectable D. It is as if external solutions will fulfil our

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(c) reasonable (d) considerable needs, and we do not want to make any
special efforts even in our spiritual search.
2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) ABDC (b) DABC

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given idiom.
Sharp practice (c) ADBC (d) CABD
(a) Briefly
(c) Frequently

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(d) Nearby
7. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that
can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.

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3. Select the option that can be used as a one-
Vennela made a big fuss about a small problem.

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word substitute for the given group of words.
(a) A storm in a teacup
A person who does not believe that God or

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Gods exist. (b) Get a taste of your own medicine

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(c) Barking up the wrong tree

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(a) Blasphemous (b) Atheist
(d) Add insult to injury

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(c) Irreverent (d) Profane
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Matching Peruse
(a) Distinguishing (b) Resembling (a) Check (b) Narrate

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(c) Adoring (d) Appointing (c) Pursue (d) Draw
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the given word.

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correct order to form a meaningful and Derision
coherent paragraph. (a) Disintegration (b) Admiration

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A. But she has no idea an aunt and uncle are (c) Estimation (d) Termination
waiting for her.
10. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
B. ‘The Strange Child’ is the story of a young girl

a
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
who believes she is the only one on the correct order to form a meaningful and
planet. coherent paragraph.

Desert.
(a) BDAC
(c) BCDA P r
C. Her parents simply vanished into thin air one day.
D. She travels the world in search of Nevada
because she aspires to reside in the Mojave

(b) BACD
(d) DABC
A. But the question that perturbs Ruskin’s mind
is what social pressure can be exercised
against a dishonest person.
B. The merchant, for instance, must supply
perfect and pure things to the people.
C. Ruskin believes that in every civilised society
6. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in there exist five intellectual professions,
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the namely the soldier, the pastor, the physician,
correct order to form a meaningful and the lawyer and the merchant.
coherent paragraph. D. Persons belonging to these professions are
A. We often make all things around us the way expected to perform their duty honestly.
we want them. (a) ABDC (b) BACD
B. Even during our pilgrimages, we have begun (c) CDBA (d) DABC
to look for whatever makes our heart happy,

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11. In the following sentence, four words are 17. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined, out of which one word is underlined word in the given sentence.
incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY The Emperor was considered as a wicked man.
spelt word.
(a) Virtuous (b) Savage
Seema was a timid girl. She did not talk to people
(c) Fierce (d) Vile
who were not familiar to her. She was an
introvert since adolosense. 18. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) adolosense (b) familiar (a) Resistance (b) Reciept
(c) timid (d) introvert (c) Deceived (d) Postponed
12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 19. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
underlined word. jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and
The salesman yielded to the demands of his coherent paragraph.
corrupt boss.
A. It’s because the ‘practical people’ in society
(a) Conceded (b) Hounded boast of having a practical approach to life.

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(c) Trended (d) Courted B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advice
13. Select the grammatically correct statement from their elders.

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from among the given options. C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed,

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A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party. the youth very much get their queries
answered systematically.

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B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party.

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C. It is party. I am enjoying a party.

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D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party.
(a) C

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D. In the similar context even the elders are, in
most likelihood, expected to give their advice
as a word of guidance.

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(a) ACDB (b) DCAB
(c) D (d) A

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(c) CDAB (d) BDCA

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14. Select the option that can be used as a one-
20. The following sentence has been divided into
word substitute for the given group of words.

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parts. One of them may contain an error.
A book or set of books giving information about
Select the part that contains the error from the
all areas of knowledge
given options. If you don’t find any error,
(a) Dictionary (b) Encyclopedia mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
(c) Anthology (d) Volume The availability of funds will be / ensured if they

a
15. Describe how you will tell your parents that all tried to / submit the proposals on time.
Mahesh and his team were helping the fire and (a) No error
rescue team in passive voice.
(b) submit the proposals on time

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(a) Mahesh and his team were been helping the
(c) The availability of funds will be
fire and rescue team.
(d) ensured if they all tried to

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(b) The fire and rescue team being help by
Mahesh and his team. Comprehension:
(c) The fire and rescue team helped by Mahesh In the following passage, some words have been

a
and his team. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank. Learning a new

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(d) The fire and rescue team was being helped language can be challenging, but it's also (1) _________.
by Mahesh and his team. It can open up new opportunities for communication
16. Select the option that expresses the given and cultural exchange. When learning a new language,

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sentence in passive voice. it's important to be patient and (2) _________ yourself
Did you not buy the return tickets to Dehradun? time to progress. One way to make language learning
(a) Were the return tickets to Dehradun not easier is to (3) _________ to it every day, even if it's just
bought by you? for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency
and reinforces what you're learning. Practising
(b) Was the return tickets to Dehradun not speaking and listening is also important, not just
bought by you? reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the
(c) Had the return tickets to Dehradun not language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)
bought by you? _________ and gain a deeper understanding of the
(d) Were the return tickets to Dehradun not language. Learning a new language is not only
being bought by you? practical, but it's also (5) _________ and can be a fun
experience.

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21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) commit (b) hesitate
blank no. 1. (c) forget (d) procrastinate
(a) customising (b) insignificant 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) rewarding (d) pointless blank no. 4.
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) stamina (b) complacency
blank no. 2. (c) pitch (d) progress
(a) force (b) give 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) rush (d) neglect blank no 5.
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) daunting (b) arduous
blank no. 3. (c) enjoyable (d) intimidating

Answer Key

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1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (a)

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Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that can be used as a one- 8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
word substitute for the given group of words. given idiom.
Huge fire for celebration Keep someone at arm’s length
(a) Bonfire (b) Festivity (a) Avoid becoming friendly with someone
(c) Firepower (d) Firefight (b) Being someone’s enemy

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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Avoid becoming bitter with someone
the blank. (d) Avoid playing with someone

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The patient looked _________ and tired. 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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(a) pall (b) pale given word.
(c) peel (d) pail Gullible
3.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the given group of words.

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A place to play games and bet on them 10.
(a) Pliant
(c) Credulous
(b) Cynical
(d) Simple
Select the option that expresses the given

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(a) Hotel (b) Pub sentence in passive voice.

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(c) Motel (d) Casino Joseph opened the Bible.
4.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word given in the sentence.
The efforts will be _______________ (vain) if we do
not submit the project report on time.
(a) sensible
(c) careless
(b) delightful
(d) useless
11.
(a) Joseph opens the Bible.
(b) Joseph is opening the Bible.
(c) The Bible is being opened by Joseph.
(d) The Bible was opened by Joseph.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
5.

h a
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’.
It is reported that she has win a prize money of
Is there any portal to redeem these coupons that
I have collected from the store?
(a) forsake
(c) deplore
(b) forfeit
(d) embezzle

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12. Select the most appropriate option that can
ten lakhs at a reality show.
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) she had win sentence.

a
(b) she will won Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to
(c) No substitution required fooling others.

6.
(d) she has won

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Select the correctly spelt option that can

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substitute the underlined word in the given
sentence.
Patrrol is very costly these days.
(a) Petrole (b) Petrul
13.
(a) betraying
(c) deceive
(b) revealing
(d) cheating
The following sentence has been divided into
parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
(c) Petrol (d) Patrole ‘No error’ as your answer.
7. Select the most appropriate one-word Karan call the restaurant / to ask if he could /
substitution of the given group of words. reserve a table for tomorrow.
Irreverent behaviour toward anything held sacred (a) reserve a table for tomorrow
or concerning God. (b) to ask if he could
(a) Agnosticism (b) Pantheism (c) No error
(c) Blasphemy (d) Theism (d) Karan call the restaurant

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14. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (a) competed (b) complement
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (c) complemented (d) commented
correct order to form a meaningful and 20. The following sentence has been divided into
coherent paragraph. parts. One of them may contain an error.
A. Many countries throughout the world have Select the part that contains the error from the
achieved full digitalisation. given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
B. Initially, the entire world transitioned to ‘No error’ as your answer.
digitalisation. He promised them / that he would sure repay /
C. This type of internet is known as a metaverse. the loan urgently.
D. This existing kind of internet technology, (a) that he would sure repay
which gives us access to various aspects, is (b) the loan urgently
about to change into a better and newer
(c) He promised them
version.
(d) No error
E. The Metaverse is an intriguing technology
that has been described as the ‘newer version Comprehension:

(c) DCEBA

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of the internet’.
(a) EADCB (b) BCEDA
(d) ABCDE
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank. We must
understand that people can process very little

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15. Select the most appropriate meaning of the information presented orally. So, it is (1)____,

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underlined idiom/phrase in the given particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students

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sentence. have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2)

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Today, the country's nationalists rule the roost ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes,

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and hand out the jobs. handouts and slides that will make the learning

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(a) To be prejudiced material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that
way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour

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(b) To exploit someone

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(c) To be in charge will get the students' attention. Another important

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thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences
(d) To save a criminal
spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to
16. Select the option that expresses the given understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short
sentence in active voice. sentences that make sense to them instantly.
The ball of yarn was being nudged by the kitten. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The kitten was nudging the ball of yarn. blank no. 1.

a
(b) The kitten is nudging the ball of yarn. (a) urgent (b) immaterial
(c) The kitten has been nudging the ball of yarn. (c) important (d) unnecessary

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(d) The kitten was nudged by the ball of yarn 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
17. Select the correctly spelt option that can blank no. 2.

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substitute the underlined word in the given (a) behind (b) before
sentence. (c) beside (d) after
The goods were taken on a public career. 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(a) carryer (b) courier blank no. 3.
(c) carrier (d) carier (a) come (b) go

19.
given word.
Consent
(a) Disturb
(c) Dissent
Select the
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18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

most
(b) Avert
(d) Assent
appropriate homonym
underlined word to fill in the blank.
of the 25.
(c) stay

(a) guess
(c) detect
Select
blank
the
no.
most
5.
(d) depart
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4.
(b) decide
(d) realise
appropriate option to fill in

He was complimented for his appearance. His (a) mandatory (b) advisable
shirt ______ his trousers perfectly. (c) compulsory (d) prohibited
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (d)
25. (b)
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Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 5. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the
underlined word. indefinite article.
Lucy presented a lucid account of her (a) She is a Indian artist married to a European
achievements before the committee. engineer.
(a) intelligible (b) transparent (b) She is an Indian artist married to a European

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(c) ambiguous (d) orderly engineer.
2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (c) She is a Indian artist married to an European

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given idiom. engineer.

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Scrape the barrel (d) She is an Indian artist married to an
European engineer.

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(a) To be forced to use one’s last and weakest
resource

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(b) Trying to find something

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(c) Using all the ways to achieve the desired
6. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
The police were on high alert on account of the

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result _________ convict who had killed many people.

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(d) Hiding something (a) run after (b) walk away
3.
correctly.

E b nt
A dime a dozen
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Select the sentence that uses the given idiom

(a) Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and

didn’t impress the boss.
7.

8.
(c) eloped

(a) Cradle
(c) Wilfull
(d) runaway
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(b) Fruitful
(d) Unction
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

a
(b) The restaurant had some delicious desserts
underlined word.
that were a dime a dozen.
He regards himself as a patriot.
(c) The antique store had some rare finds, but

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they were a dime a dozen. (a) dutiful (b) traitor
(d) The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and (c) nationalist (d) loyal

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sold out quickly. 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
4. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in given word.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

a
Indolent
correct order to form a meaningful and
(a) Unskilled (b) Sluggish
coherent paragraph.

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(c) Lazy (d) Active
A. According to Homer, Achilles was brought up
by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable 10. Select the word which methe same as the

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companion Patroclus. group of words underlined in the sentence.
B. Achilles was the bravest, handsomest and Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed
greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon to take part in exhibitions.
in the Trojan War. (a) Sculptor (b) Painter
C. Later non-Homeric tales suggest that (c) Potter (d) Artisan
Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or lover.
11. Select the option that can be used as a one-
D. Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son of the word substitute for the given group of words.
mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and
Certain to happen
the Nereid Thetis.
(a) Inevitable (b) Convertible
(a) DABC (b) DBAC
(c) CABD (d) ABCD (c) Indispensable (d) Justifiable

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12. Select the option that expresses the given 18. Select the option that can be used as a one-
sentence in active voice. word substitute for the given group of words.
By whom was the coffee made? Any female animal which feeds its young on milk
(a) Who had made the coffee? from her own body
(b) Who makes the coffee? (a) Vertebrate (b) Fauna
(c) Who made the coffee? (c) Parasite (d) Mammal
(d) Who has made the coffee? 19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word in the following sentence.
13. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains Traitor
a grammatical error. People should vote for honest and loyal leaders
She always / invite me / to / dinner. not for betrayer and defender.
(a) to (b) invite me (a) Loyal (b) Honest
(c) She always (d) dinner (c) Betrayer (d) Defender

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14. Select the most appropriate option that can 20. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
substitute the underlined segment in the given (a) Niece (b) Father

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sentence. (c) Nefew (d) Uncle
The Indian independence movement sought to Comprehension:

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establish the conceptions of freedom and social

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welfare as the goals of an independent Indian
state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank. Ambition is a

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Directive Principles.

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vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push
(a) methods to sympathise us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We

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(b) concepts of liberty all need that special something (2)________ ourselves

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(c) procedures of free mind to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____

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we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____. Yet, ambition,
(d) symbols of victory

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(5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad
15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the master.
underlined words in the given sentence.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have blank number 1.
access to modern science and technologies.
(a) curable (b) durable

a
(a) privileged (b) useless
(c) capable (d) able
(c) powered (d) unhappy
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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the blank.
(a) in (b) with
Payments can be made by _________ or in cash.

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(c) within (d) without
(a) cheeky (b) cheque
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) cheek (d) chick blank number 3.

a
17. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice. (a) that (b) than
(c) then (d) what

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She might have completed her research by that
time. 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Her research might have completed by her by blank number 4.

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that time. (a) off (b) of
(b) Her research might had been completed by (c) on (d) about
her by that time. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Her research might have been completed by blank number 5.
her by that time. (a) such (b) like
(d) Her research might be completed by her by that time. (c) as (d) similarly
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (b)
9. (d) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (c) 21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (b)
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Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that expresses the given 6. Parts of the following sentence have been
sentence in active voice. given as options. Select the option that
Pudding had already been prepared by her. contains an error.
(a) She have already prepared pudding. I think Jeremy will not / have save enough
(b) She had already prepared pudding. money / by the time / the year ends.

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(c) She has already prepared pudding. (a) I think Jeremy will not
(d) She will prepare pudding. (b) the year ends
2.

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Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class.

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(c) by the time
(d) have save enough money

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B. Supriya is the best girl in the class. 7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
C. Supriya is best girl in the class. (a) Connotation (b) Pattron

(a) C

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(b) D
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D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class.
8.
(c) Dearth (d) Quarry
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.

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(c) A (d) B

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3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in She was upset seeing the scattered documents.

E b nt
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (a) Dissipated (b) Perished
correct order to form a meaningful and
(c) Sprinkled (d) Gathered
coherent paragraph.
9. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A. “Well, you can't make me”, she said, looking
back at me. (a) Absolute (b) Astute

a
B. She went on, “Well, you might try”, I (c) Abendance (d) Abrupt
responded, and she laughed. 10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
C. She came in and we said hello, then she just the blank.

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looked at me and said, “What do you want?” You are the ______ to the throne and should
McKechnie remembered. behave in such a manner.

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D. “Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased”, (a) heir (b) hare
I added.
(c) hair (d) here

a
(a) ACBD (b) DCBA
11. Describe how you will tell your parents that
(c) CDAB (d) BCDA
Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates

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4. Select the most appropriate option to in active voice.
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) All her classmates laughed at Darshana.

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sentence.
(b) All her classmates laughing at Darshana.
Carolina opened a savings account to save money
for later. (c) All her classmates will been laugh at
(a) for a sunny day (b) for a cold day Darshana.
(c) for a hot day (d) for a rainy day (d) Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates.
5. Select the most appropriate one-word 12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
substitution of the given group of words. given word.
A similarity between like features of two things, Wax
on which a comparison may be based. (a) Cane (b) Wane
(a) Analogy (b) Amalgamation (c) Wail (d) Polish
(c) Apathy (d) Ambiguity 13. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the given group of words. 19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
A group of people travelling together in a van underlined word.
(a) Brood (b) Gypsies The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and
(c) Caravan (d) Constellation distracted by constant calls on his phone.
14. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (a) obese (b) banal
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (c) astute (d) obsolete
correct order to form a meaningful and 20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
coherent paragraph. underlined idiom.
(A) After examining these three approaches
Do not beat about the bush when you have
carefully I crossed the bridge and examined
anything to say.
the Kedarnath pilgrim road for half a mile.
(a) To try to influence
(B) There were three approaches to the bridge;
one from the north, one from the south and (b) To avoid giving a definite answer or position
between these two a well-beaten footpath (c) To shift blame on others

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from the Rudraprayag bazaar.
(d) To argue
(C) Satisfied that the leopard had not crossed the

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Comprehension:
river, I determined to put in operation my
In the following passage, some words have been

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plan for closing the two bridges at night and
thus confining the leopard to my side of the deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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river. appropriate option to fill in each blank. The (1)
(D) Next, I examined the footpath on which three _________ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects

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of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles

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nights previously my goat had been killed.
to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved
(a) CDAB (b) BADC

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a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in
(c) ABCD (d) DABC

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their environments. One of the most remarkable

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15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over

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underlined word. vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents
Ranen feels that the notion of democracy is a to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However,
farce. many species of birds are facing threats to their
(a) Reality (b) Law survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3)
(c) Quotient (d) Portion _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts

a
have been put in place to protect these birds and their
16. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. habitats. This might involve creating protected areas,
restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of
The money paid to former wife, husband or

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pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another
partner when the marriage is ended.
important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________
(a) Recompense (b) Compensation

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populations to track changes over time and identify
(c) Alimony (d) Maintenance emerging threats. This can be done through citizen
17. Select the most appropriate option that can science programmes or through more intensive efforts

a
substitute the underlined segment in the given led by conservation organisations. Ultimately,
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, protecting birds and their habitats is not only

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select ‘No substitution’. important for the birds themselves but also for the
He was so curious that he rose many questions broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many
benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as

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in the meeting.
(a) that he raised many questions clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities.
(b) No substitution 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.
(c) that he rose much questions
(d) that he aroused many questions (a) variability (b) diversity
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (c) multitude (d) assortment
given word. 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Triumph blank no. 2.
(a) Defeat (b) Attainment (a) strategies (b) weakness
(c) Succeed (d) Capture (c) failures (d) shortcomings

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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) monitoring (b) overlooking
blank no. 3. (c) forgetting (d) neglecting
(a) exploitation (b) safeguarding 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) preservation (d) migration blank no. 5.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) arduous (b) recreational
blank no. 4. (c) strenuous (d) work-related

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (c)
17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (a)

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17/07/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Read the given sentence and select the most 7. Select the most appropriate option that can
appropriate synonym of the word ‘Vigilant’ substitute the bracketed segment in the given
from the following options. sentence.
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the The river (flowing) under the bridge.
security perfectly as they didn’t find any proof. (a) is flowed (b) is flow

h
(a) cautious (b) security (c) was flow (d) flows
(c) burglar (d) proof 8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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2. The sentence given below has one misspelt (a) Blessed (b) Prophane

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word. Spot the INCORRECTLY spelt word and (c) Laughable (d) Reasonable
select its correct spelling. 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

(a) Misterious
(c) Mysterious

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Last-bench students are mysterous by nature.

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(b) Mystirious
(d) Misterous
word ‘Sophisticated’ from the given sentence.
The tribe had no access to modern technology or
resources and had to rely on primitive tools and
techniques for survival.

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3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) Modern (b) Techniques

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underlined word.

y
(c) Primitive (d) Technology
His house was filthy with papers and eatables

E b nt
strewn everywhere. 10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
(a) Integral (b) Dignified
To prime the pump
(c) Clean (d) Barren
(a) To use a pump efficiently
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) Manipulate someone to achieve success
underlined word.

a
(c) Encourage the growth or action of something’
The case of Vanuatu in 2020 is a clear example
of the constant and complex challenges faced by (d) Ask others to be ambitious

h
SIDS. It shows how SIDS are dealing with 11. Select the option that expresses the given
multiple crises at the same time and how COVID- sentence in passive voice.

s
19 has particularly exposed SIDS’ extreme and The audience loved her performance.
interlinked vulnerabilities. (a) The performance is loved by the audience.
(a) severe (b) free (b) The performance was loved by her.

5.
(c) continuous

r a (d) interlaced
Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
She is laughing at me.
12.
(c) Her performance was loved by the audience.
(d) The audience will love her performance.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given word.

6.
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(a) I had been laughed by her.
(b) I was being laughed at by her.
(c) I have been laughed by her.
(d) I am being laughed at by her.
Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given 13.
Harangue
(a) Airplane shed
(b) Strict disciplinarian
(c) Breaker of idols
(d) A lengthy and aggressive speech
Select the option that can be used as a one-
sentence. word substitute for the given group of words.
They have disposed all the old books. A person who compiles a dictionary
(a) disposed out (b) disposed of (a) Lexicographer (b) Plagiarist
(c) disposed on (d) disposed by (c) Iconoclast (d) Bibliophile

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14. Select the grammatically correct sentence. (a) Witness (b) Journal
A. It is a old uniform but a memorable thing for (c) Case study (d) Saga
me. 20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
B. It is old uniform but a memorable thing for given idiom.
me. Back against the wall
C. It is the old uniform but memorable thing for (a) Be in a relationship which one wants to
me. escape
D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing (b) Be in a difficult situation from where escape
for me. is difficult
(a) B (b) C (c) Be in a difficult situation from where escape
(c) A (d) D is easy
15. Select the most appropriate option that can (d) Be in an easy situation from where escape is
substitute the underlined segment in the given difficult
sentence. Comprehension:

(a) aware of
(c) watchful with

s h
The management is not beware of this fact.
(b) awaking to
(d) beware to
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank. Redwing had

i
read (1) _________ that one of his favourite writers,
16. Select the option that expresses the given
Ernest Hemingway, had been asked what was the best

l r
sentence in past tense form.
(2) _________ for a novelist. He had said “an unhappy
The declarations which come out from that office childhood”. Redwing had enjoyed a fine time growing

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are not dependable.

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up, but he (3) _________ if this whole (4) _________ was
(a) The declarations which come out from that unfolding more like a novel, and would be (5) _________

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office were not dependable. on one person, one character, the guy in charge: him.

n
(b) The declarations which came out from that Maybe you got a happy childhood and then an

y
office were not dependable. unhappy adulthood, and that’s how novels worked.

E b nt
(c) The declarations which will come out from 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
that office may not be dependable. blank no. 1.
(d) The declarations which came out from that (a) negligently (b) wholesome
office are not dependable. (c) somewhere (d) careless
17. Choose the ANTONYM of the word 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
‘effervescent’ in the given sentence. blank no. 2.
Sonali is bubbly and carefree in comparison to (a) nature (b) maintenance

h
her sister Mitali’s subdued nature. (c) training (d) medication
(a) Bubbly (b) Comparison 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) Subdued (d) Carefree blank no. 3.
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) wasted (b) wondered
underlined word. (c) welded (d) wandered

19.
(a) Easeful
(c) Awkward

r a
He was uncomfortable at the sport event.
(b) Difficult
(d) Troublesome
Select the option that can be used as a one-
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4.
(a) expiation
(c) exasperation
(b) expedition
(d) expectation

of time P
word substitute for the given group of words.
A detailed description of a series of real or
fictional events taking place over a long period

Answer Key
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 5.
(a) bloomed
(c) based
(b) blessed
(d) blamed

1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b)

9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b)
25. (c)

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18/07/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the sentences that contains no spelling 7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
errors. given word.
(a) The mall road of our city is always teeming Intriguing
with street vendors. (a) Stunning (b) Glorifying
(b) The mall road of our city is always teyming (c) Interesting (d) Ravishing

h
with street vendors. 8. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) The mall road of our city is always tyming word substitute for the given group of words.

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with street vendors. A sentimental memory of the past

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(d) The mall road of our city is always tiiming (a) Euphoria (b) Hysteria
with street vendors.

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(c) Mania (d) Nostalgia
2.

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Select the word with the correct spelling from
the options given below to fill in the blank.
They saw the beautiful _______ of the Gods in the
9. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
He does not buy shirts.

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Temples. (a) Shirts were not been bought by him.

n
(a) Idles (b) Ideals

y
(b) Shirts are not bought by him.
(c) Idoles (d) Idols (c) Shirts were not bought by him.

E b nt
3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (d) Shirts are not brought by him.
given word. 10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Eloquent the blanks.
(a) Crucial (b) Humble As cattle are to herd so are birds to __________.

a
(c) Modest (d) Impotent (a) flock (b) pack
4. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) litter (d) streak
substitute the underlined word in the given 11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
sentence.

(a) rescinded
(c) reaffirmed
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Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.
(b) retracted
(d) ruined
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.
(a) decisive
(c) exhaustive
(b) talkative
(d) aggressive

a
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word.

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underlined word in the following sentence.
The company was engaged in spurious trade
I always enjoy the company of respectful
practices.
teachers.

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(a) Spacious (b) Fraudulent
(a) derogatory (b) admiring
(c) Effective (d) Trendy
(c) dutiful (d) insolent
13. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase
6. The following sentence has been divided into to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
parts. One of them may contain an error. Sweety has been _________ since her painting won
Select the part that contains the error from the first prize.
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark (a) walking on air
‘No error’ as your answer.
(b) walking into the lion’s den
Sajni had / interfere in / this matter. (c) walking on eggshells
(a) interfere in (b) this matter (d) waiting in the wings
(c) Sajni had (d) No error

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14. Select the most appropriate option that can between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R,
substitute the underlined words in the given S. Arrange the sentences in the correct order
sentence. to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
The traffic sergeant proved through the test that (S1)Today, the world has become a much smaller
Raj was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. place, thanks to the adventures and miracles
(a) pocked (b) inebriated of science.
(c) simonised (d) ponied (P) We are slowly realising that the world is a
single cooperative group.
15. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice. (Q) Other religions have become forces with
which we have to reckon, and we are seeking
She is building a new house.
for ways and means by which we can live
(a) She has built a new house. together in peace and harmony.
(b) A new house is being built by her. (R) Mingling of population is bringing about
(c) She had built a new house. interchange of thought.

16.

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(d) A new house has been built by her.
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
(S) Foreign nations have become our next-door
neighbours.
(S6) We cannot have religious unity and peace so

(a) String
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A large number of fish swimming together

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(b) Sheaf
long as we assert that we are in possession
of the light and all others are groping in the
darkness.

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(c) Shoal (d) Stream

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(a) S, R, Q, P (b) P, Q, R, S
17. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the
(c) S, R, P, Q (d) Q, R, S, P

s
indefinite article.
Comprehension:

n
(a) She purchased apple in the market with me.

y
In the following passage some words have been deleted.
(b) She purchased an apple in the market with

E b nt
Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
me.
Select the most appropriate option for each number.
(c) She purchase a apple in the market with me. All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one
(d) She purchased a apple in the market with of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save
me. water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp

a
18. Select the most appropriate option that can lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The
substitute the underlined segment in the given governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state
sentence. universities, instructed that every university and

h
National development is defined as an college in the state should install rainwater harvesting
improvement in people's daily arrangements, plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______

s
the provision of fundamental necessities to the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’. This ceremony symbolises the
citizens such as food, education, (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas
socialservices, medical help, and so on, as well the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing

a
as an increase in per capita income. darkness through education and spreading the light
of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every

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(a) existing calamities educational institute in India should ensure to save
(b) living conditions and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater

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(c) dining categories harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide
(d) diving techniques awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given idiom. blank no. 1.
Bad iron (a) big state (b) biggest states
(a) Not hot (b) Bad behaviour (c) bigger state (d) more big states
(c) No steam (d) Bad luck 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.
20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below.
While the first and the last sentences (S1 and (a) organise (b) have managed
S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in (c) managing (d) organising

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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) sheer (d) complete
blank no. 3. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) holding (b) strengthening blank no. 5.
(c) moving (d) proceeding (a) laudable (b) louder
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) lower (d) labelled
blank no. 4.
(a) immense (b) total

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (c)
17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (a)

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18/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can (a) DCAB (b) DABC
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) CDBA (d) CABD
sentence.
6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
The mob drove on the rampage and looted several underlined word.
shops in the locality. He brought disgrace to his family by being

h
(a) played on the rampage involved in illegal activities.
(b) strolled on the rampage (a) Shame (b) Discord

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(c) ran on the rampage (c) Honour (d) Suspicion

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(d) went on the rampage 7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
2. The following sentence has been divided into the blank.

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parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from
the given options. If you don’t find any error,
mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
They are playing songs so ______that the entire
neighbourhood is disturbed.
(a) loved (b) laud

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(c) loud (d) lord
I can’t talk right now. / I am being really busy.

n
8. Identify the word in the given sentence that

y
/ I’ll call you later.
is the ANTONYM of the word ‘frugal’.
(a) No error

E b nt
At present, people are paying extravagant prices
(b) I can’t talk right now for houses because they have to have
(c) I am being really busy accommodation.
(d) I’ll call you later (a) extravagant (b) prices
3. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) present (d) accommodation

a
(a) Copulate (b) Ignision 9. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) Horticulture (d) Portion word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who gives help and sympathy to people

h
4. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. who need it.
(a) Moralist (b) Pardoner

s
A secret plan, made to do something (usually
wrong) (c) Samaritan (d) Preacher
(a) Strategy (b) Planning 10. Select the option that expresses the given

a
sentence in active voice
(c) Conditioning (d) Conspiracy
The cards were being distributed by her to her
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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friends.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and (a) The cards were been distributed to her
friends.

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coherent paragraph.
A. After a few months, the two countries (b) She was distributing the cards to her friends.
engaged in the Kargil war. (c) Her cards were distributed by her friends.
B. Furthermore, a number of violent wars were (d) Her friends were distributing the cards for
fought between India and Pakistan. her.
C. In February 1999, during the winter invasion, 11. Select the most appropriate option that can
India and Pakistan signed the Lahore substitute the underlined segment in the given
Declaration, which was predicated on peace. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
select ‘No substitution’.
D. The engagements were extremely challenging
for the Indian army since they had to fight Please ask the dog to get of my couch.
on rough rocky terrain. (a) get of mine (b) get off my
(c) No substitution (d) get off mine
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12. The following sentence has been split into four (d) Kind towards the weak
segments. Identify the segment that contains 20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
a grammatical error. underlined word.
I fell / asleep while / I read / the book. Seldom had he been so joyous in other’s
(a) the book (b) I fell happiness.
(c) asleep while (d) I read (a) Frequently (b) Occasionally
13. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) Rarely (d) Hardly
substitute the underlined segment in the given Comprehension:
sentence.
In the following passage, some words have been
I will not go out if is raining. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
(a) will rain (b) rained appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Maasais
(c) it rains (d) raining live in (1)_________ very beautiful part of Africa. They
live on the wide plains in southern and northern Kenya
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
and northern Tanzania. The area (2)_______ of miles
given word.

h
of rolling grass land, on which you can find thorny
Divergence bushes and rocky hills. The people move from one place

s
(a) Resilience (b) Transience to another according to the seasons, looking for grasses
(c) Convergence (d) Existence and other plants (3)________ which their cattle can

i
graze. They have no permanent home. When they want
15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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to settle in a place for some time, they build a kind of

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underlined word.
camp called a ‘Manyatta’, where a few families live for
Those streets are very lonely.

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a (4)_________ weeks or months. Then they move on

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(a) Isolated (b) Crowded again, taking their few (5)_______ with them, and
burning the old ‘Manyatta’ to the ground.

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(c) Remote (d) Empty
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

n
16. Select the option that can be used as a one-

y
word substitute for the given group of words. blank number 1.

E b nt
To put off doing something, especially out of (a) some (b) their
habitual carelessness or laziness (c) that (d) a
(a) Procrastinate (b) Lacerate 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Recuperate (d) Accelerate blank number 2.
17. Describe how you will tell your friends that (a) surrounds (b) considers

a
Rohit helps Reghu in passive voice. (c) measures (d) consists
(a) Reghu is being help by Rohit. 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3.

h
(b) Reghu is helped by Rohit.
(c) Rohit help Reghu. (a) on (b) by

s
(d) Reghu will been helped by Rohit. (c) at (d) with
18. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4.
(a) Predict (b) Stimulate

a
(a) significant (b) least
(c) Detect (d) Concieve
(c) few (d) little

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19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
By the skin of your teeth

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(a) belongings (b) antiques
(a) Confident of victory
(c) inhibitions (d) experiences
(b) Determined to strike
(c) Just barely

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a) 21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (c)
25. (a)

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18/07/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (c) BCAD (d) CDAB
given idiom. 6. The following sentence has been divided into
Through thick and thin parts. One of them may contain an error.
(a) Hope during trying times Select the part that contains the error from the
(b) Only assist during good times given options. If you don’t find any error, mark

h
‘No error’ as your answer.
(c) Weak and lonely
The present-century threats to our environment,
(d) In good times and in bad times

s
/ which include interfering species, ailments,
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the pollution and / a boiling temperature, were

i
given word. putting wildlife populations atperil.

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Unbiased

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(a) No error
(a) Definitive (b) Objective (b) The present-century threats to our

i
(c) Subjective (d) Organisational environment
3.

g
Select the option that can be used as a one-

s
word substitute for the given group of words.

n
(c) which include interfering species, ailments,
pollution, and

y
Being careful that every detail of something is (d) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife
correct populations at peril

E b nt
(a) Squeamish (b) Fastidious 7. Select the most appropriate synonym for the
(c) Impregnable (d) Stubborn highlighted word.
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the The government’s utilitarian stance was
underlined word. appreciated by all.
(a) fanciful (b) useful

a
The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.
(a) Collect (b) Elaborate (c) thrust (d) distasteful
(c) Keen (d) Trouble 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

h
given word.
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the Consequence

s
correct order to form a meaningful and (a) Outcome (b) Begin
coherent paragraph. (c) Origin (d) Start
A. But, while the court’s action solved one

a
9. Select the most appropriate option to
problem, it created another and because of substitute the underlined segment in the given
the closure, many workers lost their jobs.

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sentence.
B. For instance, the courts directed industries in I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.
residential areas in Delhi to close down or
(a) I didn’t wear (b) I was wearing

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shift out of the city.
(c) I wore (d) I’m not wearing
C. In recent years, while the courts have come
out with strong orders on environmental 10. The following sentence has been divided into
issues, these have sometimes affected people’s three segments, A, B, C. One of them may
livelihoods adversely. contain a grammatical error. Select the
segment that contains the error, from the
D. Several of these industries were polluting the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
neighbourhood and discharge from these
‘No error’ as your answer.
industries were polluting the river Yamuna
because they had been set up without Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in
following the rules. the suburbs (C).
(a) BDCA (b) CBDA (a) No error (b) B

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11. Select the most appropriate option that can 18. Describe how you will tell your friends that Mr.
substitute the underlined segment in the given Ram uses multimedia for teaching the children
sentence. in passive voice.
Her hopes for building her own house were (a) Multimedia is used by Mr. Ram for teaching
beaten when she lost her jewellery box. the children.
(a) house were dashed when (b) Multimedia is used for teach the children by
(b) house were relieved when Mr. Ram.
(c) house were defeated when (c) Multimedia is using for teaching the children.
(d) house were frustrated when (d) Mr. Ram use multimedia for teaching the
children.
12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. 19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference,
the Future We Want, underscores climate change It turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

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as “an inevitable and urgent global challenge with
long-term implications for the sustainable
development of all countries”. Through the
(a) When things get better and better when least
expecting it
(b) Has a very good effect on a situation or a

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document, Member States express their concern thing
about the continuous rising of emissions of

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(c) When a simple solution solves a problem very

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greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all
well
countries, particularly developing countries, to

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the adverse impacts of climate change. (d) Has a good effect even though at first it

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seemed it would be bad
(a) escapable (b) immemorable

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20. Describe how you will tell everyone that Mr.
(c) undeniable (d) adventurous

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Akhil opened the gate in passive voice.

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13. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(a) Mr.Akhil open the gate.
word substitute for the given group of words.

E b nt
(b) The gate was opened by Mr.Akhil.
A person who draws or produces maps
(c) The gate opened by Mr.Akhil.
(a) Chauffeur (b) Choreographer
(d) The gate been open by Mr.Akhil.
(c) Calligrapher (d) Cartographer
Comprehension: In the following passage, some
14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
words have been deleted. Read the passage

a
the blank.
carefully and select the most appropriate
There are rows of chairs on either side of the option to fill in each blank. Socrates is flying.
_______. No, he is (1) _______ . The wings behind him

15.
(a) aisle
(c) I’ll

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(d) ail
Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
beat in a calming rhythm (2) _______ the cool
air rushes past. His wings are all that matter,
(3) _______ at the rushing wind like the sails
of some great sea vessel, the feathery
appendages all he is and all he will ever want

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sentence.
to be. His back muscles flex with the (4)
I have not seen you for last year. _______ that takes him high above the ground.

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(a) you for last years He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping
(b) me for last year into the sky does not require much of one. The
(5) _______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating.

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(c) you since last year
With flight there is freedom beyond
(d) you about last year description, an ecstasy bordering on
16. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. emotional.
(a) Aristocrate (b) Preference 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Occurrence (d) Advertise blank no. 1.
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the (a) redundant (b) sluggish
given sentence. (c) pertinent (d) soaring
It is wierd to overreact on the consequences like 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
this, it didn’t even matter at the end of the day. blank no. 2.
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(c) while (d) since (a) litigation (b) affection

23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) manipulation (d) effort
blank no. 3. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) snapping (b) cleaning blank no. 5.
(c) losing (d) limiting (a) sensation (b) indignation
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) perversion (d) lamination
blank no. 4.

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (a)

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Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (d) were planned by the club
underlined word. 7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
I understand your plight. (a) Avarise (b) Beige
(a) Predicament (b) Advantage (c) Admonish (d) Adverse
(c) Dilemma (d) Quandary 8. The given sentence has some words with

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2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the incorrect spellings. Select the most
given word. appropriate option that corrects the spellings.

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Certain The agreement was termineted by mutal consent.

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(a) Doubtful (b) Approval (a) The agriment was terminated by mutual
consent.

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(c) Caution (d) Definite

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3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (b) The agreement was terminated by mutual

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underlined word. consent.

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In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, (c) The agreement was tarminated by mutual

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Member States express their commitment to consent.

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protect the planet from degradation and take (d) The agreement was terminated by mutual

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urgent action on climate change. concent.

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(a) degeneration (b) hazard 9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) approval (d) pollution given idiom.
4. Select the most appropriate option that can To be in two minds
substitute the underlined segment in the given (a) To work on somebody else’s advice
sentence. (b) To be in a critical state

a
In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to (c) To be dominated by someone else
guide her.
(d) To be uncertain
(a) price (b) prays

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10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) pray (d) praise underlined idiom.

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5. The following sentence has been split into four Has he lost his mind? He is falling foul of
segments. Identify the segment that contains everybody.
a grammatical error.
(a) Quite puzzled with

a
My mother said / that Ben will done / the
(b) Having an amicable talk with
assignment / today.

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(c) Maintaining a sort of coldness
(a) that Ben will done
(d) Quarrelling with
(b) today
11. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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(c) the assignment
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(d) My mother said correct order to form a meaningful and
6. Select the most appropriate option that can coherent paragraph.
substitute the underlined segment in the given A. The shopman was very interested in selling
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, this creamy box to her as he would gain a big
select ‘No substitution’. margin.
The Karaoke programme was planned by the club B. The man on the counter showed her ‘an
was a grand success. exquisite little enamel box’ with a very fine
(a) has been planned by the club glaze as if baked in cream.
(b) planned by the club C. As the box was too expensive, priced twenty-
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keep it for her. 18. Select the option that expresses the given
D. She went inside a little antique shop in sentence in passive voice.
Curzon Street. This was the usual shop where They will not water the plants.
the shopkeeper was ridiculously fond of (a) They shall not water the plants.
serving her.
(b) The plants are not be watered by them.
(a) DCBA (b) ADBC
(c) The plants will not be watered by them.
(c) BDAC (d) DBAC
(d) The plants will not be watered by us.
12. Select the option that can be used as a one-
19. Select the most appropriate option that can
word substitute for the given group of words.
substitute the underlined segment in the given
Animal living both on land and water. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) Amphibian (b) Marine select ‘No substitution’.
(c) Arboreal (d) Terrestrial The company decided to sell their stake in their
13. Select the option that expresses the given subsidiary because it was under massive debts.
sentence in passive voice. (a) No substitution

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Rahul knows Shahbaz since childhood.
(a) Shahbaz was known to Rahul since
childhood.
(b) sell its stake in their subsidiary
(c) sell their stake in its subsidiary
(d) sell its stake in its subsidiary

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(b) Shahbaz is known to Rahul since childhood.

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(c) Shahbaz has known Rahul since childhood.
(d) Shahbaz known by Rahul since childhood.
20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
The truck was carrying a heavy load .
14.

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underlined word.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

The love between them is blooming.

(a) Massive
(c) Big
(b) Light
(d) Large

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Comprehension:

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(a) Flourishing (b) Growing In the following passage, some words have been

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(c) Sprouting (d) Fading deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
15. Select the most appropriate one-word appropriate option to fill in each blank. War is mostly
substitution of the given group of words. glorified and (1) _______ by society. The real picture of
warfare is as horrific and (2) _______as one can imagine.
Something that is absolutely necessary, that you
Often, soldiers who witness death-like experiences
cannot do without.
suffer from psychological disorders and are (3)

a
(a) Insular (b) Isolated _______for the rest of their lives. Many war poems
(c) Indispensable (d) Intolerant contrast all the sentimental myths about warfare by
(4) _______the harsh realities that soldiers face. The real

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16. The following sentence has been divided into
parts. One of them may contain an error. trauma is seen in people who are left to (5) _______for
their loved ones after they are gone.

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Select the part that contains the error from the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
‘No error’ as your answer. blank number 1.

a
Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are / on temporary (a) cemented (b) sharpened
withdrawal / from service. (c) eulogised (d) sacrificed

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(a) No error 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) from service blank number 2.

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(c) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are (a) devastating (b) lengthening
(d) on temporary withdrawal (c) inspiring (d) harkening
17. Select the most appropriate option that can 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given blank number 3.
sentence. (a) shelled (b) numbed
Irene went to office every single day by walk. (c) creeped (d) hardened
(a) every single day on walk 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) every single day walk blank number 4.
(c) every day single by walk (a) giving (b) being
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25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

blank number 5.
(a) mourn (b) memorise
(c) think (d) resist

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (b)
9. (d) 10. (d) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (d)
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19/07/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and
the blank. doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.”
‘Habitual’ may be replaced by ‘_________’. (a) I’m sorry
(a) Continual (b) Stagnant (b) my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
(c) Temperate (d) Holistic (c) and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.

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2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (d) Do you want to join us for lunch?
given idiom. 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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Get into a scrape given word.

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(a) Creating a problem Tedious

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(b) Explaining a problem (a) Tiresome (b) Wholesome

3.
(c) Solving a problem
(d) Involved in a problem

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the
9.
(c) Repetitive (d) Threescore
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.

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underlined word. Gift of the gab

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The benevolent gesture of the rich merchant was (a) Fluency of speech
appreciated by all. (b) First speech

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(a) Sober (b) Sombre (c) Figures of speech
(c) Generous (d) Numb (d) Freedom of speech
4. Select the most appropriate option that can 10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given the blank.
sentence.

a
The match schedule was disturbed due to
In today's digital age, information is widely _________ rains.
available to everyone by many means of media
(a) venerable (b) incessant

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such as television, newspapers, films, and social
media. (c) soothing (d) detestable
11. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(a) with quite enough of mechanisms
word substitute for the given group of words.
(b) among many techniques
Person who betrays his own country.
(c) via various forms

a
(a) Icon (b) Traitor
(d) through any strategies
(c) Mascot (d) Paragon

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5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. 12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air (a) Solusion (b) Cultural

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Force. (c) Trustworthy (d) Bonafide
(a) unconcerned (b) keen 13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) irksome (d) dubious underlined word in the given sentence.
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. He just needs to calm down a wee bit.
(a) Provide (b) Subside (a) understand (b) dissipate
(c) Confide (d) Devide (c) agitate (d) question
7. The following sentence has been split into four 14. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
segments. Identify the segment that contains jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
a grammatical error. correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
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A. It could possibly lead to serious injuries, (a) The rider who met with an accident was not
hence a mate for N’ Pongo became inevitable. wearing an helmet, the police said.
B. Within the span of one year, N’ Pongo grew (b) A rider who met with the accident was not
double the size and the need to obtain a mate wearing the helmet, an police said.
for him arose, for it becomes unsafe for the (c) The rider who met with the accident was not
humans around. wearing a helmet, the police said.
C. Every afternoon he was brought out onto the (d) The rider who met with a accident was not
lawn to show off his skills in front of his wearing a helmet, the police said.
admirers.
19. Select the option that can be used as a one-
D. Owing to his attractive appearance and word substitute for the given group of words.
disposition, good manners and a
The study of evolution of mankind
well developed sense of humor, N’ Pongo
soon became the darling of the zoo. (a) Psychology (b) Anthropology
(a) CDAB (b) DCBA (c) Biology (d) Anthology
20. Describe how you will tell your friends that

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(c) DABC (d) BDAC
someone has picked Suman’s pocket in
15. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
passive voice.

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and (a) Suman’s pocket been picked.

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coherent paragraph. (b) Suman’s pocket had picked.

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A. But at the same time, this is also true that

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(c) Someone has being picked Suman’s pocket.
when one reads a few works of the same (d) Suman’s pocket has been picked.

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genre, one naturally comes to know a rough

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Comprehension:
structure of that genre.
In the following passage, some words have been

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B. The essence of suspense is whether the reader
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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will be able to gauge the criminal before the
appropriate option to fill in each blank. This book

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detective tells who he is.
(1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help

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C. This leads to a different kind of approach to them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet.
understanding literature in general and Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and
detective fiction in particular. numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and
D. It is found that when one knows a genre and copying activities encourage children to read and write
its structure and rules, it may often not make letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
us enjoy a piece of literary work in the same

a
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
manner as one usually does. blank no. 1.
(a) ADCB (b) CBAD (a) is providing (b) provide

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(c) BDCA (d) DACB (c) provides (d) had provided
16. Select the correct homonym to fill in the blank 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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in the given sentence. blank no. 2.
I will just ________ some figures for comparison. (a) phrases (b) letter

a
(a) cete (b) sight (c) words (d) letters
(c) cite (d) site 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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17. Select the option that expresses the given blank no. 3.
sentence in passive voice. (a) gave (b) give

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The company is launching a new product next (c) giving (d) given
month.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The new product will be launched by the blank no. 4.
company next month.
(a) Being traced (b) Tracing
(b) Next month, the company will launch a new
(c) Traced (d) Trace
product.
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) A new product is being launched by the
blank no. 5.
company next month.
(a) but (b) for
(d) The launching of a new product by the
company is next month. (c) as well as (d) yet
18. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (b)
25. (d)

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19/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option to to stay and help them

substitute the underlined segment in the given (d) Make things difficult for someone without
sentence. reason
They are the people which are looking to expand 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
their horizons in the fast growing tourism underlined word.
industry.

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Managers who delegate reduce their work load.
(a) that are looked to expand
(a) Depute (b) Retain

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(b) which looked to expand
(c) Nominate (d) Appoint
(c) who are looking to expand

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8. Select the most appropriate option that can
(d) who is looking to expand substitute the underlined word in the given
2.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
Radium is a white powder that __________ table
salt.
idiom.
She is an awful bore; she is always blowing her
own saxophone.

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(a) violin (b) flute
(a) looks like (b) look like

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(c) trumpet (d) lyre

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(c) will look like (d) looking like 9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in given word.
the blank. Vendetta
The __________ purpose of the coaching was to (a) Passion (b) Dilemma
identify the talented players.
(c) Disagreement (d) Vacillation
(a) mean (b) mine
10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

a
(c) mane (d) main underlined word.
4. Select the option that can be used as a one- Most of the things in life are transient.
word substitute for the given group of words.

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(a) Permanent (b) Boring
Child bereaved of one or both the parents
(c) Fleeting (d0 Toxic

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(a) Orphan (b) Lout
11. Select the correct spelling for the
(c) Destitute (d) Desolate INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given
5. Describe how you will tell your teacher that sentence.

a
the windmill is being built by Master Yadav in Science has made prrogres in leaps and bounds
active voice. over the years.

6.
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(a) Master Yadav been building the windmill.
(b) Master Yadav build the windmill.

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(c) The windmill is be built by Master Yadav.
(d) Master Yadav is building the windmill.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
12.
(a) sceince
(c) bound
(b) progress
(d) leap
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
Blow something out of (all) proportion. A. Quipu, a type of knotted rope employed by the
Incas of South America, served as a memory
(a) Behave as if something that has happened is
aid.
much worse than it really is
B. Different colours were used to dye the strings.
(b) Control the level of something in order to stop
it increasing C. Yellow represented money while red stood for
battle or warriors.
(c) Leave someone at a time when they need you
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represented five gold coins? correct order to form a meaningful and

(a) BCAD (b) BDAC coherent paragraph.
(c) ADBC (d) ABCD A. Graphology tells them about the candidates’
temperaments, highlighting both, weaknesses
13. Select the option that expresses the given
and strengths.
sentence in passive voice.
B. Many companies use it for executive
Is he not driving a car?
recruitment and analysis.
(a) Was he not driving a car?
C. Despite public scepticism, graphology plays a
(b) Does he not drive a car? covert role in British management.
(c) Is a car not been driven by him? D. Modern graphology began early in the 19th
(d) Is a car not being driven by him? century when French churchman Jean
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the Hippolyte Michon created the first
given word. graphological ‘catalogue’.
Innate (a) ABCD (b) ABDC

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(a) Natural (b) Learned (c) CBDA (d) DCBA
(c) Aquatic (d) Replete 20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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given word.
15. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the given group of words. Incredible
(a) Realistic (b) Reasonable

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Having a consistency that does not easily yield

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(a) Ramrod (b) Firm Comprehension:

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(c) Substantial

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The following sentence has been divided into

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parts. One of them may contain an error.
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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Select the part that contains the error from the The cornea, a transparent covering, and a spherical

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark lens make up the eye's lens system, just like any other
‘No error’ as your answer. camera. The retina is a kind of ‘reusable film’. This is
the (1)________ for images. The size of the opening, the
A celestial body or astronomical object is / a
shape of the lens and the movements of the eye are
naturally occurring physical thing, association,
all controlled by various sets of muscles. There are
/ or configuration that happens in the visible
three things that happen when you look at an object:

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universe.
1. To fit on the retina, your eye's tiny ‘screen’,
(a) No error
the image must be reduced in size.
(b) a naturally occurring physical thing,

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2. It is necessary to focus the scattered light at
association
the retina's (2) ________.
(c) A celestial body or astronomical object is

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3. To match the retina's curve, the image must
(d) or configuration that happens in the visible be curved.
universe
The image is focused on the retina by the lens and

a
17. The following sentence has been split into four cornea working (3) ________. When the eye is unable
segments. Identify the segment that contains to focus the image onto the retina, the majority of

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a grammatical error. vision problems occur. The cornea is reshaped during
Sky appears blue / as it absorbs / all colours and laser eye surgery, which alters the eye's focal point.
/ reflects only blue. The primary objective is to precisely focus the image

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(a) Sky appears blue (b) all colours and
(c) as it absorbs (d) reflects only blue
Select the word with the correct spelling to fill
in the blank.
Have you ever tried to order _____________ in a
restaurant?
on the retina, just like in an ordinary eye. The corneas
of most people are either too long or too short. In the
first scenario, corneal flattening is accomplished
through laser eye surgery. The cornea is reshaped in
the latter scenario by becoming rounder. This corneal
tissue is amazing because it heals and rebonds
immediately, (4) ________ the need for stitches. To make
(a) Cebbege (b) Cebbage precise cuts as (5) ________ as a quarter micron in
length, a laser beam is sharply focused. A laser can
(c) Cabbige (d) Cabbage
remove 0.5% of a human hair's width at once, and the
19. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in typical human hair has a diameter of fifty microns!
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normal vision. blank no. 3.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) alone (b) separately
blank no. 1. (c) together (d) consciously
(a) reason (b) foundation 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) cause (d) justification blank no. 4.
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) abolishing (b) eliminating
blank no. 2. (c) demonstrating (d) destroying
(a) top (b) side 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) surface (d) lane blank no. 5.
(a) big (b) large
(c) high (d) small
Answer Key
1.
9.
17.
(c)
(c)
(a)
2.
10.
18.
(a)
(a)
(d)

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11.
19.
(d)
(b)
(d)
4.
12.
20.
(a)
(d)
(d)
5.
13.
21.
(d)
(d)
(b)
6.
14.
22.
(a)
(b)
(c)
7.
15.
23.
(b)
(b)
(c)
8.
16.
24.
(c)
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19/07/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the as your own

given idiom. (a) Cynicism (b) Altruism
To go to the dogs (c) Hooliganism (d) Plagiarism
(a) To win support (b) To win a race 8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) To become worse (d) To stand on guard (a) Sprout (b) Achieve

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2. Select the option that expresses the given (c) Loyalty (d) Trasury
sentence in active voice.
9. The following sentence has been split into four

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Most of Earth’s surface is covered by water. segments. Identify the segment that contains

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(a) Water has covered most of Earth’s surface. a grammatical error.

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(b) Water is covering most of Earth’s surface. Pritha will been cooking / the meal of your choice

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(c) Water covers most of Earth’s surface. / before you / reach home.

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(d) Water has been covering most of Earth’s (a) Pritha will been cooking

3.
surface.

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The following sentence has been divided into

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parts. One of them may contain an error.
(b) the meal of your choice
(c) before you

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(d) reach home
Select the part that contains the error from the 10. Select the most appropriate option that can

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark substitute the underlined segment in the given
‘No error’ as your answer. sentence.
She rarely approached nobody / to talk about the Abhijeet feels extremely tired after working all day
problems / that she was facing. long.
(a) that she was facing (a) bare (b) exhausted

a
(b) to talk about the problems (c) depressed (d) sleepy
(c) No error 11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(d) She rarely approached nobody the blank.
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the Don’t take the wind out of my _______ and tell

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given word. me I’m going nowhere with my life.
Adamant (a) boat (b) sales
(a) Flexible (b) Adaptable (c) wings (d) sails

5.
(c) Stubborn

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Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the
underlined word in the following sentence.
That is a picture worth seeing but this is an
absurd piece of art.

6.
damage.
(a) but he
(c) with he P
Either you and he will have to pay for this

(b) or he
(d) nor he
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Miniature (b) Mispell
13.
(a) realistic
(c) odd
(b) eerie
(d) ordinary
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. Mendel’s simple ‘Laws of heredity’ came to be
(c) Metamorphic (d) Mischievous
widely known and were uncritically assumed
7. Select the option that can be used as a one- to apply to all human characteristics.
word substitute for the given group of words.
B. With Charles Darwin’s popularisation of the
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in his biological origins and affiliations. Mesopotamians.

C. Starting with the work on heredity of Gregor 19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
Mendel in the 1860s and the recognition of underlined word.
its significance in 1900, interest shifted to the The panel picked the candidates randomly for the
problem of man’s ontogenetic origins. interview.
D. This interest was centred on man’s (a) Systematically (b) Casually
phylogenetic origins.
(c) Incidentally (d) Unwillingly
(a) CDBA (b) DCAB
20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) ADCB (d) BDCA given word.
14. Select the option that can be used as a one- Authentic
word substitute for the given group of words.
(a) False (b) Corrupt
Government governed by wealth
(c) Doubtful (d) Genuine
(a) Theocracy (b) Autocracy
Comprehension:
(c) Democracy (d) Plutocracy

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In the following passage, some words have been
15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
underlined word.

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appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Theirs is a clandestine affair. We need the energy to move and we (1) _________ on

16.
(a) Sneaky
(c) Illicit

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(d) Known
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
oil for it. Without it, our jobs, our free time and our
mobility (2) _________ all be very different. Every day
we (3) _________ 70 million barrels of oil. Every year

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we consume 2,200 million tonnes of coal and 2,500

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
billion cubic metres of gas. It’s a long story! Total (4)
correct order to form a meaningful and

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_________ in 1924, and for many years it was a French
coherent paragraph.
state oil company. In 1999, Total joined Petrofina, the

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A. Symptoms like nervousness, increased heart

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Belgian oil and gas company, and in 2000, Total (5)
rate and feeling weak are some of the starting _________ with its main French competitor, Elf

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signs of anxiety. Aquitaine, and the name became Total Fina Elf. Now
B. Whereas anxiety attacks, sweating, trembling it’s called Total again, and it’s France’s biggest
and having a feeling of impending danger company.
might suggest advanced anxiety levels. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
C. Most people don’t even realise they have blank no. 1.

a
anxiety or take corrective measures until it (a) turn (b) hang
amplifies and gets out of control.
(c) depend (d) settle
D. Anxiety is a sad reality of today’s time that

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22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
has plagued a number of us in a variety of
blank no. 2.
different ways.

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(a) could (b) shall
(a) DACB (b) DCAB
(c) will (d) can
(c) CDAB (d) CDBA
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 3.
the blank.

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(a) devour (b) consume
The perfume she uses has a strong _________.
(c) take (d) absorb
(a) sent (b) scend
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) scent (d) cent
blank no. 4.
18. Select the option that expresses the given
(a) was founded (b) had founded
sentence in passive voice.
(c) were founded (d) founded
The Mesopotamians invented the decimal system.
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The decimal system is an invention of the
blank no. 5.
Mesopotamians .
(a) combine (b) join
(b) The decimal system was invented by the
Mesopotamians. (c) merged (d) incorporate
(c) The decimal system has been invented by the
Mesopotamians.
(d) The decimal system is invented by the

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1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15. (d) 16. (b)
17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (c)

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19/07/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Identify the idiom/phrase that can best coherent paragraph.

substitute the underlined segment. A. The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a long
I’m going to be in trouble if I don’t submit my time.
homework to the teacher. B. The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-
(a) off base (b) up the creek 400 years, but olive trees as ancient as 3000

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(c) the lion’s share (d) a devil’s advocate years have been discovered.
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the C. The olive is a well-known Mediterranean-

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underlined word. native evergreen tree whose fruit and oil are
used in cuisine and cooking.

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It was due to treacherous leaders that he decided
to leave the party. D. As a result, the olive tree is known as the

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‘immortal tree’ in mythology and botany.
(a) Devoted (b) Transient
(a) DBCA (b) ABCD

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(c) Ravenous (d) Disloyal

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(c) CABD (d) CDAB
3. Parts of the following sentence have been
8. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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underlined and given as options. Select the
option that contains a spelling error. jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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correct order to form a meaningful and
Most hobbies are to some extent constructive, but
coherent paragraph.

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that they may be useful is of secondary
significance, and that they may be lucreative is A. So the problems of India should not be viewed
a minor consideration. as the failure of this great nation.
(a) constructive (b) consideration B. The uniqueness of this nation lies in its unity
in diversity due to which there are problems
(c) significance (d) lucreative
here and there at times.

a
4. Select the most appropriate option that can
C. India, a very large country with many
substitute the underlined segment in the given
religions, many mini-cultures and many
sentence.
languages, has been achieving success in all

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Govind is improving his communication skills fields.
with a view to become a journalist.
D. But even small countries with monolithic

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(a) form into (b) becoming societies have more problems than this
(c) achieving (d) making second largest country.

a
5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) CADB (b) CBDA
capitalised word in the given sentence. (c) BDAC (d) DBAC

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Taking a BRISK walk can often induce a feeling 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
of well-being. given word Partial
(a) Slow (b) Late night

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(a) Unbiased (b) Unjust
(c) Dusky (d) Quick (c) Prejudiced (d) Doubtful
6. Select the option that can be used as a one- 10. Select the option that express the given
word substitute for the given group of words. sentence in active voice.
A person who enjoys doing dangerous things, in The article had not been posted by Mr. Gupta.
a way that other people may think is stupid.
(a) Mr. Gupta still had not posted the article.
(a) Cavalier (b) Lunatic
(b) Mr. Gupta had not posted the article.
(c) Gallant (d) Daredevil
(c) Mr. Gupta have not been posted the article.
7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(d) Mr. Gupta has not posted the article.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and 11. Select the option that expresses the given

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sentence in passive voice. given idiom.

The ruler of the community had already passed Go back to the drawing board
a decree against that decision. (a) Start over
(a) A decree had already passed by the ruler of (b) Mediate a task
the community against that decision.
(c) Accomplish a task
(b) A decree had already been passed by the ruler
(d) Leave a work unfinished
of the community against that decision.
19. Select the sentence that is free from spelling
(c) A decree was already passed by the ruler of
errors.
the community against that decision.
(a) One needs to abide by certain instructiones
(d) A decree was already being passed by the
in every society.
ruler of the community against that decision.
(b) One needs to adide by certain instructions in
12. The following sentence has been divided into
every society.
three segments, A, B, C. One of them may
contain a grammatical error. Select the (c) One needs to abide by certain instructions in

h
segment that contains the error, from every socity.
thegiven options. If you don’t find any error, (d) One needs to abide by certain instructions in

s
mark ‘No error’ as your answer. every society.
It was (A) / by a chance (B) / he saw a movie in 20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
a theatre (C).
(a) C
(c) No error

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(d) A

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the blank.
The doctor _________ two tablets per day.
(a) ordered (b) prescribed
13.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given phrase.

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Forsaken or neglected child who has no home
(c) advised
Comprehension:
(d) proposed

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In the following passage, some words have been

y
and spends most of his/her time on the streets deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

E b nt
(a) Waif (b) Fugitive appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) Vulnerable (d) Miscreant When he was in college, a famous poet made a useful
14. Select the most appropriate word which is distinction for him. He had drunk (1) _______ in the
nearest in meaning to the underlined word. poet's company to be compelled to describe to him a
poem he was (2) _______ of. It would be a monologue
One should follow the role models in life.
of sorts, the self-contemplation of a student on a

a
(a) Emulate (b) Cherish summer afternoon who is reading Euphuise. The poem
(c) Admire (d) Reward itself would be a subtle (3) _______ of euphuisms,
translating the heat, the day, the student's concerns,

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15. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word. into symmetrical posies; translating even his (4) _______
and boredom with that famously foolish book into a

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Trivial issues have always interested our boss.
euphuism. The poet nodded his big head in a
(a) Hopeful (b) Fierce sympathetic, rhythmic way as this was (5) _______ to
(c) Common (d) Significant him, then told him that there are two kinds of poems.

a
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the There is the kind you write; there is the kind you talk
underlined word. about in bars. Both kinds have value and both are

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poems; but it's fatal to confuse them.
To abate her listlessness, she went for a long walk
in the country. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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blank no. 1.
(a) subside (b) lessen
(a) far (b) many
(c) sustain (d) increase
(c) since (d) enough
17. Parts of the following sentence have been
underlined and given as options. Select the 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
option that contains an error. blank no. 2.
The Dutta company has not being making new (a) straying (b) marking
school bags since the lockdown commenced. (c) drying (d) thinking
(a) commenced (b) has not 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) being (d) since blank no. 3.
18. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) races (b) series

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(c) plains (d) credits (c) haven (d) weightage

24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4. blank no. 5.
(a) contempt (b) stay (a) explained (b) sprang
(c) raised (d) theorised
Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (b)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (d)
17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (a)

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20/07/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in 6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the given idiom.
correct order to form a meaningful and On the ball
coherent paragraph.
(a) Playing with a ball
A. The first is the herbalist, who generally enjoys
(b) Exercising using a ball
the prestige and reputation of being the real

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traditional medical professional. (c) Doing a job in a slow and incorrect manner
B. Over the years, I have come to distinguish (d) Doing a job in a quick and competent manner

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three types of medical practitioners in African
societies and to classify the extent to which
each uses medicinal plants.

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7. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given phrase.
Gradual recovery of health and strength

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C. Thirdly, the witch doctor, the practitioner who (a) Potency (b) Rejuvenation

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is credited with the ability to intercept the evil
(c) Convalescence (d) Benefaction

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deeds of a witch.
8. Select the option that expresses the given

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D. The second group represents the divine
sentence in passive voice.
healers.

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The workers had eaten all the pastries before the
(a) BDAC (b) CBAD
day broke.

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(c) BADC (d) ACDB
(a) All the pastries are being eaten by the
2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the workers before the day broke.
underlined word.
(b) All the pastries were being eaten by the
My teacher accepted my excuse for being late. workers before the day broke.
(a) Rejected (b) Believed (c) All the pastries had been eaten by the

a
(c) Trusted (d) Agreed workers before the day broke.
3. Select the option that can be used as a one- (d) All the pastries have been eaten by the

h
word substitute for the given group of words. workers before the day broke.
Capable of being bent or pulled into different 9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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shapes jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(a) Lissome (b) Lithe correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
(c) Willowy (d) Ductile

a
A. Both, Ratan and Moti were idlers and did not
4. Select the most appropriate option that can
work.
substitute the underlined segment in the given

r
sentence. B. Their wives had introduced order and
industry in the house.
Disability was viewed as God's retribution for

P
wickedness in the past. C. Ratan and Moti’s wives would work hard and
would earn the bread for their family.
(a) payback for doing help
D. This made them lazier.
(b) punishment for wrongdoing
(a) CDAB (b) ABDC
(c) revenge for legal works
(c) ACBD (d) BADC
(d) fine for misbehaviour
10. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
5. Identify the sentence with correct spellings.
underlined word.
(a) Rahul was ashamed of beehaving so badly.
The hunter drew his bow, but only managed to
(b) Rahul was ashamed of behaving so badly. sever the paw of the wolf before the wolf ran off.
(c) Rahul was ashamed of bihaving so badly. (a) join (b) ramify
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11. The following sentence has been split into four 18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
segments. Identify the segment that contains underlined word.
a grammatical error. The investment scheme had been a scam all
One of these / boxes have / the portrait / of the along.
heiress.
(a) Plain (b) Successful
(a) of the heiress (b) One of these
(c) Failure (d) Swindle
(c) the portrait (d) boxes have
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
(a) Aggreement (b) Arbitrary The teacher could judge that his intentions were
(c) Favourite (d) Conviction ________, (nefarious) so he was not stopped from
13. Select the option that expresses the given entering the hall.
sentence in passive voice. (a) traitorous (b) perfidious
He didn’t eat a single morsel of food at his (c) pious (d) envious
daughter’s wedding.

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20. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill
(a) A single morsel of food was not eaten by him in the blank.
at his daughter’s wedding.

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The villagers kept the ________ out, to collect the
(b) A single morsel of food can not be eaten by

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rain water.
him at his daughter’s wedding.
(a) crus (b) cruse

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(c) A single morsel of food was not being eaten
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(d) A single morsel of food is not eaten by him Comprehension:

14.

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at his daughter’s wedding.

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Select the most appropriate idiom for the

n
given situation.
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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I was very excited about my new assignment. I
sent the email without the required attachment.
What have I done?
(a) As swift as an eagle
(b) Jumped the gun
(c) Tested the waters
The world is going through a deep recession. At such
a time, one thing we need in abundance is jobs for the
semi-skilled and unskilled. This is the only way in
which equal (1)____ of wealth can take place. The
healthcare industry is ideally poised to occupy this
position. The IT industry hires people from the upper-

a
middle strata and rich families, usually engineers,
(d) Shook a leg (2)____ the health care industry hires nurses, to the
15. Select the option that can be used as a one- tune of eighty per cent of the jobs created, from the

h
word substitute for the given group of words. lower economic strata. Global health care is a 4.5-
A large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds trillion rupee industry, second only to the agro

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(a) Apiary (b) Burrow industry. Even then, health care (3)____ only eight per
cent of the world’s population. Policymakers should
(c) Aviary (d) Dormitory
look at the health care industry as not only an industry

a
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the which addresses pain but also as one which can (4)____
underlined word in the following sentence. the economy. The last century was driven by machines

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The old port was abandoned a long ago. that addressed human toil and it is strongly believed
(a) Quit (b) Kept that this century will be driven by health care. This,
however, will only happen if policy makers make a

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(c) Shortened (d) Rashed
17. The following sentence has been divided into conscious effort to (5)____ the right policies in place
parts. One of them may contain an error. soon.
Select the part that contains the error from the 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark blank no. 1.
‘No error’ as your answer. (a) spending (b) distribution
My students / had expect / guidance from my end. (c) partition (d) earning
(a) had expect 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) My students blank no. 2.
(c) guidance from my end (a) despite (b) unlike
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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) influence (b) impede
blank no. 3. (c) ascertain (d) persuade
(a) calls (b) cures 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) visits (d) reaches blank no. 5.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) desire (b) design
blank no. 4. (c) cut (d) put

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (c)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (b)
17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (a)
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20/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 5. Select the option that expresses the given
given word. sentence in active voice.
Apathy The new building was being constructed by the
(a) Aversion (b) Empathy construction workers.
(c) Indifference (d) Hostility (a) The new building has being constructed by

h
the construction workers?
2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (b) The new building is being constructed by the

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construction workers.
correct order to form a meaningful and

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coherent paragraph. (c) The construction workers had been
constructing the new building.
A. He used to commit one theft a year on

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average. The stolen money lasted for the year. (d) The construction workers were constructing
the new building

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B. He chose the house at Shotover Grange to

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commit his next burglary. He studied the 6. Select the word which means the same as the
group of words underlined in the given

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design of the house carefully for a fortnight.
sentence.

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C. He found that the family had gone to London

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and the servants to the movie. He broke into Manisha is a believer of fate.

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the house one afternoon. (a) Fatalist (b) Socialist
D. He hoped to get fifteen thousand pounds (c) Catalyst (d) Minimalist
worth of jewels from the safe. 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) ABCD (b) BCDA underlined word.
(c) BDAC (d) DCBA They live in the apartment above ours.

a
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (a) After (b) Below
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (c) Upward (d) Over

h
correct order to form a meaningful and 8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
coherent paragraph. given idiom.

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A. Chronic infections such as typhoid, To face the music
chickenpox and others, for example, are no (a) Barring the entire audiences view at a concert
longer feared.
(b) Being challenged to a music competition

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B. A factor contributing to the rapid rise of the
(c) To bear the negative consequences of
population in recent years has been the drop

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in the death rate.
(d) Not knowing the real chords in music
C. Because of medical breakthroughs, the death

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rate has decreased. 9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
D. In 2001, the death rate in India was correct order to form a meaningful and
approximately 8.5 per thousand people. coherent paragraph.
(a) BDCA (b) CDAB A. Swarms have wreaked havoc on crops and
(c) DBCA (d) ADBC caused famines and mass migrations.
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in B. Since prehistoric times, locusts have caused
the blank. plagues.
‘Rapid’ may be replaced by ‘_________’. C. Traditional methods of control rely on the use
(a) Gradual (b) Artistic of pesticides from the ground or the air,
although biological control approaches are
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improved observation of areas where swarms underlined, out of which one word is
tend to form have lately allowed control incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY
measures to be implemented at an earlier spelt word.
stage. The sovenir shops within the amusement parks
(a) BDAC (b) BADC do sell well because the visitors are mostly
(c) ABDC (d) DCBA children and the shops keep a good stock of
10. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. objects that children find fascinating .
(a) Dredge (b) North (a) amusement (b) fascinating
(c) Sieze (d) Erase (c) visitors (d) sovenir
11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Her mother always encouraged the idea of early Diligent
marriage. (a) Faithful (b) Awful

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(a) Motivated (b) Supported (c) Spiteful (d) Careful
(c) Discouraged (d) Cheered 19. Parts of the following sentence have been

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underlined word in the given sentence. error. Select the part that contains the error
from the given options. If you don’t find any
Aditi is meticulous by nature.

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(a) accurate (b) precise
You can fool some of the people all the time, and

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all the people some of the time; but you cannot
13. Select the most appropriate option to fill in fool all the people all the time.

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the blank. (a) You can fool some of the people all the time

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Meenakshi sweeps the ball excellently when she

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(b) and all the people some of the time
________ an off-spin delivery.

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(c) No error
(a) will get (b) has got
(d) but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
(c) got (d) gets
20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
14. Select the most appropriate option that can
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
substitute the underlined segment in the given
correct order to form a meaningful and
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
coherent paragraph.

a
select ‘No substitution’.
A. There are 1.52 billion Aadhaar cards given to
Many noticeable people were present at the
the whole population as of February 2019.
function.

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(a) notable (b) No substitution B. A financial inclusion programme called the
Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
(c) notworthy (d) celebrity

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makes services like banking, remittance, and
15. Select the most appropriate meaning of the insurance accessible to every Indian at a
given idiom. reasonable price.

a
Stir up a hornets’ nest C. Under the acronym JAM—Jan Dhan Yojana
(a) Resist a fight (b) Provoke trouble for Financial Inclusion, Aadhaar Biometric

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(c) Create doubts (d) Scare the birds Identification, and Mobile Telecomm-
unications — India is on the verge of a social
16. Select the option that expresses the given
revolution.

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sentence in passive voice.
D. Beneficiaries may open an account with no
Dr. Joyce is studying an experiment in his
balance.
laboratory.
(a) BCDA (b) CABD
(a) An experiment is studied by Dr. Joyce in his
laboratory. (c) ABCD (d) DCBA
(b) An experiment was being studied by Dr. Joyce Comprehension:
in his laboratory. In the following passage, some words have been
(c) An experiment has been studied by Dr. Joyce deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
in his laboratory. appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(d) An experiment is being studied by Dr. Joyce The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National
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persons, including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and blank No.3.
authorised ration dealers in all the States/UTs (a) trained (b) made
(2)________ the country so that the non-IT literate
(c) included (d) ordered
citizens are (3)________ to become IT literate so as to
(4)________ them to actively and effectively participate 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
in the democratic and developmental process and also blank No.4.
(5)________ their livelihood. (a) regard (b) enable
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) enact (d) able
blank No.1. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) affirm (b) attribute blank No.5.
(c) attain (d) impart (a) present (b) engage
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) train (d) enhance
blank No.2.

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(a) among (b) between
(c) across (d) within

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(a) 3.

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(d) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c)

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1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(a) Configuration (b) Consultancy underlined word.
(c) Conspirasy (d) Constitution Heavy outfits make the movement of trekkers
sluggish.
2. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
(a) Distorted (b) Eye catching
A. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the

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participants are highly enthusiastic. (c) Comfortable (d) Active
8. Select the most appropriate option that can

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B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the
substitute the underlined segment in the given
participants are highly enthusiastic.
sentence.

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C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All
The family is neither interested in selling the

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the participants are highly enthusiastic.

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house or rebuilding it.
D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All

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(a) nor rebuilding
participants are highly enthusiastic.

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(b) but also rebuilding
(a) B (b) C

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(c) not only rebuilding
(c) D (d) A

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3. The following sentence has been split into four
9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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segments. Identify the segment that contains given idiom.
a grammatical error.
Taking a bull by the horns
Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will
(a) To decapitate a bull for beef
be exercised / a benign influence on his life.
(b) To make a stupid decision thinking it to be
(a) Hardik’s horoscope says
daring

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(b) will be exercised
(c) Wearing a skull cap
(c) that the stars (d) To deal with a difficult situation in a very

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(d) a benign influence on his life direct or confident way
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the 10. The given sentence has some words with

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given idiom. incorrect spellings. Select the most
It is raining cats and dogs means: appropriate option that corrects the spellings.
(a) it is drizzling Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life.

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(b) there are showers
(c) it is raining very heavily
(d) something that does not upset you
(a) Being a millionaire, he is leeding a luxurous life.
(b) Being a millioneire, he is leading a luxrious life.
(c) Being a millinaire, he is leading a luxurious life.
(d) Being a millionaire, he is leading a luxurious life.

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5. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. 11. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
One who looks at the negative side of everything sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) Pessimist (b) Racist select ‘No substitution’.
(c) Optimist (d) Activist Neither John nor Simon are coming to the
6. Select the option that is similar in meaning meeting.
to the given word. (a) are coming to meeting
Hapless (b) No substitution
(a) Unfortunate (b) Fortunate (c) is coming to the meeting
(c) Happy (d) Distasteful (d) were coming to the meeting

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underlined word in the given sentence to fill (a) Explorer (b) Imposter
in the blank.
(c) Imbecile (d) Imitator
We usually had ____________ visitors dropping by,
20. Select the most appropriate synonym for the
but now we have very less visitors.
underlined word in the given sentence.
(a) slighter (b) insufficient
She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.
(c) umpteen (d) a handful of
(a) taciturn (b) tedious
13. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) impudence (d) trenchant
word substitute for the given phrase.
Comprehension:
Waver between different opinions or actions
In the following passage, some words have been
(a) Sway (b) Thrifty
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
(c) Viaduct (d) Vacillate appropriate option to fill in each blank.
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most

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underlined word. pressing issues facing the world today. Rising
He was quite violent in his behaviour. temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice

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(a) Crazy (b) Gentle caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing
climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged

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(c) Savage (d) Aggressive
to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress

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15. Select the option that express the given has been slow. In addition, some people are still

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sentence in active voice. sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or

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Was the beggar not being beaten by her? believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't

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(a) Was not she beating the beggar? do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent

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action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate
(b) Was she not beating the beggar?
change. This includes not only reducing emissions but

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(c) Was she beating the beggar? also adapting to the changes that have already (4)

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(d) Was the beggar beaten by her? _________ . This might involve building sea walls to
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-
the blank. resistant crops or developing new technologies to
remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately,
I find that students nowadays are not interested
addressing climate change will require a (5) _________
in _________ letters by hand.
effort from individuals, governments and businesses

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(a) rating (b) writing around the world.
(c) righting (d) rioting 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
17. Select the option that expresses the given blank no. 1.

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sentence in active voice.
Was the conference not attended by them?

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(a) Does they not attend the conference?
(b) Did they not attend the conference?
(a) advantage
(c) challenge
(b) solution
(d) aspect
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.

18.

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(c) Do they not attend the conference?
(d) Do they attend the conference?
Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) advancements
(c) improvements
(b) consequences
(d) benefits
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 3.

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sentence. (a) fiction (b) deception
The man was convicted for murder by the jury (c) reality (d) myth
but he is not committed it.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) had not committed it blank no. 4.
(b) have not committed it (a) reversing (b) occurred
(c) am not committed it (c) stabilising (d) ceasing
(d) has not committed it 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
19. Select the option that can be used as a one- blank no. 5.
word substitute for the given group of words. (a) individual (b) joint
Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive (c) solitary (d) separate

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1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (a)
9. (d) 10. (d) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (b)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (c) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (b)
25. (b)

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1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in It was evident from his gestures that he was
the blank. feeling guilty.
The young one of a lion is called a __________. (a) Profuse (b) Hidden
(a) chick (b) colt (c) Correct (d) Visible
(c) cub (d) calf 8. Select the word which means the same as the

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2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the group of words underlined in the given
given word. sentence.

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Meticulous By killing a large number of people, they thought
they would get more benefits of the schemes.

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(a) Heedful (b) Careless
(a) Suicide (b) Genocide

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(c) Feticide (d) Homicide
3. Parts of the following sentence have been

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underlined and given as options. Select the 9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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option that contains an error. given word.

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I had gone to Siliguri before I go to Raiganj. Immerse

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(a) gone (b) go (a) Uncover (b) Emerge

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(c) before (d) had (c) Distant (d) Involve

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4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 10. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the
given word. indefinite article.
Nervous (a) I have never seen a UFO in a English movie.
(a) Hesitant (b) Casual (b) I have never seen a UFO in an English movie.
(c) I have never seen an UFO in a English movie.

a
(c) Shaky (d) Courageous
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (d) I have never seen an UFO in an English
underlined word. movie.

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From the outset of the pandemic, the United 11. Select the most appropriate option that can
Nations system mobilised early and substitute the underlined segment in the given

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comprehensively. It led on the global health sentence.
response, provided life-saving humanitarian Brian remained silent during the board meeting,
assistance to the most vulnerable, established though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace

a
instruments for rapid responses to the socio- up his sheath the entire time.
economic impact and laid out a broad policy (a) an ace up his teeth

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agenda for action on all fronts.
(b) an ace up his fortune
(a) at risk (b) arrogant
(c) an ace up his head

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(c) adaptable (d) poor
(d) an ace up his sleeve
6. Select the option that expresses the given
12. Identify how you will you ask everyone if the
sentence in active voice.
sweets will be delivered by jack today in active
Has the custard not been cooked by her? voice.
(a) Has she not cooked the custard? (a) Will Jack deliver the sweets today?
(b) Have she cooked the custard? (b) Will Jack be delivering the sweets today?
(c) Has she cooked the custard? (c) Jack will deliver the sweets today.
(d) Does she not cook the custard? (d) Are the sweets to be delivered by Jack today?
7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 13. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
underlined word. jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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correct order to form a meaningful and (a) justise (b) developement

coherent paragraph. (c) freedams (d) egalitarian
A. It centres on the sinking of the RMS Titanic. 18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
B. The film proved immensely popular, holding given word.
the all-time box-office gross record for more Hinder
than a decade after its release.
(a) Aid (b) Monitor
C. Titanic is an American romantic adventure
(c) Force (d) Domesticate
film released in 1997.
19. Select the most appropriate idiom to
D. Most of the film’s story is then told in
substitute the underlined segment in the given
flashbacks as the protagonist recounts the
sentence.
Titanic’s fateful 1912 voyage.
The peasants worked the whole day in the fields
(a) ABDC (b) BADC
and stopped working in the evening and went to
(c) CADB (d) CDAB their homes.
14. Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly (a) gave it a whirl (b) called it a day

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spelt word.
(c) put ice on it (d) ran around in circles
Labradors are gentle, docil dogs.

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20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Labradoors (b) docile the blank.

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(c) Labradaurs (d) gentil Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought hard

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15. Select the option that can be used as a one- against_________ practices which affected Indian
word substitute for the given group of words. society of his time.

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A person who kills somebody, especially for (a) many evil (b) more evil

(a) Criminal
(c) Hangman

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(b) Monster
(d) Assassin
(c) all evil
Comprehension:
(d) most evil

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In the following passage, some words have been
16. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

E b nt
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the appropriate option to fill in each blank.
correct order to form a meaningful and Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and
coherent paragraph. squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation
A. Due to tight deadlines for delivery and (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray
increased focus on performance outcomes, pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off

a
many employees are unable to enjoy a proper in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving
work life. jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music,
B. Stress could emanate out of various controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects.

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situations such as lifestyle, health or Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments
relationship issues, lack of support system at played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their

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home and competitive focus on acquiring water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________
material symbols of success and career in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
advancement. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
C. In today’s fast-moving world, many young blank no. 1.
professionals are vulnerable to stress. (a) nor (b) yet

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D. To add to this, the current economy has
impacted many companies’ revenues and

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profits which, in effect, have put many jobs
at risk resulting in the frequency of
counselling support and guidance going up
significantly.
(c) because

blank no. 2.
(a) combined
(c) combine
(d) and
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

(b) combines
(d) be combined
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) ABCD (b) DCBA
blank no. 3.
(c) CBAD (d) DABC
(a) himself (b) herself
17. Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt
word in the given sentence. (c) itself (d) themselves
India needs to do better on rights and freedoms, 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
welfare and justice, growth and development, and blank no. 4.
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(c) with (d) by

25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 5.
(a) flow of money (b) melodious music
(c) positive thought (d) drinking water

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (b)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (d)
25. (d)

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Prashant Sir

1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in D. This policy significantly improves India's
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the educational system. Restructuring India's
correct order to form a meaningful and educational system is the primary goal of the
coherent paragraph. National Education Policy 2022.
A. She dashed from one side to the other, taking (a) DBCA (b) BADC

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care not to destroy the lovely flowers in the (c) ABDC (d) BCDA
garden.
5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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B. Karen took a stroll in a lovely garden full of word ‘Unsure’ from the given sentence.
tulips and butterflies.

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Himanshi is preparing customised gifts and
C. She discovered a swing constructed of tree handicrafts for surprising Mehul on his

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branches behind a large bush. retirement, but the date is not certain yet.
D. Karen went onto the swing without hesitation

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(a) date (b) handicrafts

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and began swinging, causing the wind to
(c) customised (d) certain
dishevel her hair.

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6. Select the option that can be used as a one-
E. The small girl adored the outdoors and

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word substitute for the given group of words.

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relished the breeze blowing through her hair.
A group of worshippers

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(a) DBCAE (b) BDCAE
(a) Crowd (b) Congregation
(c) BEACD (d) BDECA
(c) Caravan (d) Constellation
2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. 7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
Once in a blue moon
correct order to form a meaningful and

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(a) Very rare (b) Very colorful coherent paragraph.
(c) Very ancient (d) Very high A. Bauxite is used as a main raw material for

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3. Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill the production of aluminium.
in the blank. B. Precipitation is a pre-final stage for actual

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Mohan _________ the charge of Centre for Life production.
Skills from Mustafa. C. Sodium aluminate is acquired in the next
(a) took out (b) took through step.

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(c) took off

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and
D. The smelting process actually extracts
aluminium as a final product from its oxide.
(a) ACBD (b) DCAB

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(c) ABCD (d) ADCB
coherent paragraph.
8. Identify the sentence that provides the
A. It superseded India's previous educational meaning of the given idiom. Under the cloud
strategy, which was created in 1986.
(a) The classmates were dancing together under
B. The Indian union cabinet approved the the rain.
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(b) The Red fort looks beautiful amidst the cloudy
July 2020.
weather and cold atmosphere.
C. And it provides a framework for education
(c) It was the best place to sit under the sky with
from the primary grades up to higher
hands full of food.
education, as well as for vocational training
in both urban and rural settings. (d) The driver was under suspicion after the
police found blood on his car.

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9. Choose the option that can substitute the (a) By whom she is taught geography?
underlined segment correctly and complete (b) By whom was she taught geography?
the meaning of the sentence.
(c) By who geography is taught to her?
Bajrang is in extreme pain in his teeth.
(d) By whom is she taught geography?
(a) Sting (b) Agony
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) Ache (d) Hurt underlined word.
10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the He was acquitted of all the charges in the court
given word. today.
Perseverance (a) Discharged (b) Conformed
(a) Eloquence (b) Irresolution (c) Convicted (d) Praised
(c) Readiness (d) Obstinacy 17. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
underlined word. Her sudden arrival has disarranged my plans.

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Her modest behaviour was appreciated by (a) Timing (b) Entrance
everyone in the assembly.
(c) Departure (d) Appearance

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(a) obvious (b) unpresuming
18. Select the option that expresses the given

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12. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in Who broke my glasses?

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(a) Who had broken my glasses?

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correct order to form a meaningful and

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coherent paragraph. (b) By whom were my glasses being broken?
(c) By whom were my glasses broken?

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A. Because of the region's scorching heat and
aridity, a considerable amount of water (d) Who is breaking my glasses?

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evaporates.

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B. As a result, the salt and other minerals
become increasingly concentrated.
C. It is then unable to exit the lake and is forced
to evaporate.
D. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of
19. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Nocturnal
(c) Scoreboard
(b) Repulcive
(d) Irrespective
20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
She looked ___________(luminous) in the diamond

a
water on the planet, with about ten times the
necklace.
salt content of typical saltwater.
(a) transcendent (b) resplendent
E. This is because water flows into the Dead Sea

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from a single primary tributary, the Jordan (c) strident (d) impudent
River. Comprehension:

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(a) DACEB (b) DCBAE In the following passage, some words have been
(c) DEABC (d) DECAB deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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13. Select the correctly spelt option that can
substitute the underlined word in the given Posters are (1)________ to promote a brand or pass

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sentence. (2)________ important information. They can be used
for (3)________ purposes ranging from telling people to
Her duel attitude misguides everyone.
be cautious as the floor is wet, to informing them about

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(a) daul (b) deul an upcoming sale or event. They usually include a
(c) dwell (d) dual picture (4)________ very few words. A suitable
14. Parts of the following sentence have been (5)________ makes a poster effective and memorable.
given as options. Select the option that 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
contains an error. blank no. 1.
He will return in a hour. (a) uses (b) used
(a) return (b) hour (c) being use (d) use
(c) in a (d) He will 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
15. Select the option that expresses the given blank no. 2.
sentence in passive voice. (a) to (b) for
Who teaches her geography? (c) on (d) away

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blank no. 3. (c) and (d) also
(a) much (b) little 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) similar (d) varied blank no. 5.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) caution (b) quotation
blank no. 4. (c) caption (d) anticipation

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (d) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (c)

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17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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1. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) Gate means a hinged barrier used to close an
substitute the underlined segment in the given opening in a wall or fence, and gait means a
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the
select ‘No substitution’. instep to above the ankle or to the mid-calf
My friend is owing an expensive cell phone. or knee.

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(a) own an expensive cell phone (d) Gate means a hinged barrier used to close an
opening in a wall, fence or hedge, and gait
(b) No substitution
means a person’s manner of walking.

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(c) is own an expensive cell phone
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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(d) owns an expensive cell phone. underlined word.

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After my first visit to Boston, I spent almost every
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the winter in the North. Once I went on an visit to a

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correct order to form a meaningful and New England village with its frozen lakes and vast

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coherent paragraph. snow fields.

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A. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI (a) solid (b) minimal

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with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander
(c) extensive (d) shallow

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6. The following sentence has been split into four

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B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said
segments. Identify the segment that contains
in his usual modest way, “Wherever I go,
a grammatical error.
people thank me for saving their lives. I didn’t
do anything; I just found a remedy that was Binay said that / he is coming / from / his
there.” village, Jaygarh.
(a) from (b) his village, Jaygarh

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C. Fleming became famous overnight and was
regarded as one of the most distinguished (c) he is coming (d) Binay said that
scientists of his time. 7. Select the sentence that has the most

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D. The next year, he and his fellow appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had Bad blood

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led to the great discovery, were honoured with
(a) Sushant always gets in trouble for telling lies
a joint Nobel Prize.
but he never learns anything.
(a) DBCA (b) BCDA

a
(b) The gangster had some bitter relations with
(c) ADBC (d) CADB a local activist so he warned him to stay out

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3. Select the most appropriate option that can of his business.
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) The doctor dropped the bad news to Ravi as
sentence. he was suffering from a serious disease.

4.
to move.

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Hardly we had boarded the train when it started

(a) we are boarded (b) had we boarded

(c) will we boarded (d) is we boarded
Identify the option that defines the homonyms
‘gate’ and ‘gait’ most appropriately.
8.
(d) She is so scared of cockroaches that she fainted
when she saw them crawling near her foot.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word.
During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I
visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander
(a) Gate means general agreement on tariff and Graham Bell. I recall with unmixed delight those
excise, and gait means a person’s manner of days when a thousand childish fancies became
talking. beautiful realities.
(b) Gate means to achieve or receive, and gait (a) dismay (b) memory
means a person’s manner of walking. (c) enchant (d) emotion

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word substitute for the given group of words. (a) Appropriate for all occasions
The place that a person treats as his permanent (b) The worst possible situation
home, or lives in and has a substantial
(c) Healing from trauma
connection with
(d) Pretty good judgement
(a) Domicile (b) Embankment
18. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(c) Oasis (d) Resort
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
10. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. correct order to form a meaningful and
(a) Allmost (b) Treble coherent paragraph.
(c) Nozzle (d) Moisture A. It was the night before the day fixed for his
11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the coronation, and the young King was sitting
given word. alone in his beautiful chamber.
Genial B. And, indeed, it was the hunters who had
found him, coming upon him almost by

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(a) Optimistic (b) Cheerful
chance as, bare-limbed and pipe in hand, he
(c) Despondent (d) Positive was following the flock of the poor goat herd

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12. Parts of the following sentence have been who had brought him up, and whose son he
given as options. Select the option that had always fancied himself to be.
contains an error.

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She was waiting for a opportunity to start her
own business.
C. The lad—for he was only a lad, being but
sixteen years of age—was not sorry at their
departure, and had flung himself back with

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a deep sigh of relief on the soft cushions of

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(a) to start her (b) own business
his embroidered couch, lying there, wild-eyed
(c) for a opportunity (d) She was waiting

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and open-mouthed, like a brown woodland
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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Faun, or some young animal of the forest

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underlined word. newly snared by the hunters.

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Her room looks very messy D. His courtiers had all taken their leave of him,
(a) Organised (b) Chaotic bowing their heads to the ground, according
(c) Untidy (d) Disordered to the ceremonious usage of the day, and had
retired to the Great Hall of the Palace, to
14. Select the option that expresses the given
receive a few last lessons from the Professor
sentence in passive voice.
of Etiquette; there being some of them who

a
He has not committed the crime. had still quite natural manners, which in a
(a) The crime has not been committed by him. courtier is, I need hardly say, a very grave
offence.

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(b) The crime have not been committed by him.
(c) The crime was not committed by him. (a) CBDA (b) CDBA

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(d) The crime have not being committed by him. (c) ADCB (d) ACDB
15. Parts of the following sentence have been 20. Select the most appropriate option that can
underlined and given as options. Select the substitute the underlined segment in the given

a
option that contains a spelling error. sentence.
If more is desired than the instantanious impact The players distributed the reward between

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on the mind, the advertising value of the poster themselves
falls sharply, within limits of outdoor publicity, (a) among themselves

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however it is at present unchallenged. (b) between them
(a) unchallenged (b) instantanious (c) amongst their self
(c) advertising (d) desired (d) between their selves
16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the Comprehension:
given word.
In the following passage, some words have been
Absorbed deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
(a) Preoccupied (b) Soaked appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(c) Replaced (d) Restored The basic elements of computers that (1)________ our
17. Select the most appropriate meaning of the world are explained in an interactive manner. The book
given idiom. has a (2)________ approach of colourful and creative
picture-based activities. The puzzles, activities and

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thinking, logical and motor skills. After every lesson, blank no. 3.
(4)________ exercises are incorporated to (5)________ the (a) had helped (b) help
conceptual understanding of the students.
(c) helped (d) helps
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.
blank no. 4.
(a) negates (b) empower
(a) superficial (b) irrational
(c) empowers (d) negate
(c) brainstorming (d) baffling
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.
blank no. 5.
(a) complex (b) difficult
(a) evolve (b) evolving
(c) unique (d) trivial
(c) evolution (d) evolved

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17.
(d)
(a)
(b)
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10.
18.

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19.
(b)
(b)
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4.
12.
20.
(d)
(c)
(a)
5.
13.
21.
(c)
(a)
(b)
6.
14.
22.
(c)
(a)
(c)
7.
15.
23.
(b)
(b)
(b)
8.
16.
24.
(c)
(b)
(c)
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1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (d) Giving a false or misleading impression
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the 6. Select the option that expresses the given
correct order to form a meaningful and sentence in passive voice.
coherent paragraph.
Let me buy an expensive bag for my friend.
A. Water gives itself away for our agriculture and
(a) An excessive bag will be bought by me for my
other uses.

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friend.
B. Trees give flowers, fruits and wood.
(b) Let an expensive bag be bought by me for my
C. Giving soothes an individual with the

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friend.
vibration of joy.
(c) I request you to buy an expensive bag for my

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D. Unconditional giving is a natural principle friend.
and evident everywhere in nature which gives

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(d) Let an expensive bag was bought by me for
us solid, liquids and minerals.
my friend.

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(a) ACDB (b) CBDA
7. Select the most appropriate option that can

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(c) CDAB (d) BDCA substitute the underlined segment in the given

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2. The following sentence has been divided into sentence.
parts. One of them may contain an error.

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The family has visit many parts of Europe when

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Select the part that contains the error from the the man was working with an international

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark educational agency.
‘No error’ as your answer. (a) has visiting (b) are visited
If things were not going to be normal / after the (c) have visit (d) had visited
pandemic, mankind will / have to accept the New
Normal. 8. Select the correct idiom that can substitute
the italicised group of words in the given
(a) no error

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sentence.
(b) If things were not going to be normal My business partners thought that I would
(c) have to accept the New Normal simply accept their cheating, but they will soon

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(d) after the pandemic, mankind will realise that I am more powerful than what they
3. Select the most appropriate one-word expected.

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substitution of the given group of words. (a) cutting a cloth
Capable of or adapted for turning easily from one (b) they caught a tartar
to another of various tasks, fields of endeavour,

a
(c) casting pearls before swine
etc. and is able to do many things.
(d) damsel in distress
(a) Turncoat (b) Talented

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9. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that
(c) Versatile (d) Flexible can substitute the underlined segment in the
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given sentence.

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given word.
Your career is now completely obsolete.
Jargon
(a) hanging by a thread
(a) Slang (b) Verboseness
(b) as dead as a doornail
(c) Eloquence (d) Formality
(c) dead even
5. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined word in the following sentence. (d) moving like a worm
During the wedding ceremony, the bride seemed 10. Correct the spelling of the underlined word.
even quieter and more diffident than usual. While driving his car, he applied breaks in time
(a) Shy due to lack of confidence. to save himself and his family from an accident.
(b) Showing lack of interest (a) braces (b) bricks
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11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 19. Select the option that expresses the given
word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. sentence in passive voice.
There are __________ (definite) weaknesses in their Take the wheels.
security arrangements. (a) Let wheels you take.
(a) subtle (b) vague (b) Let you take the wheels.
(c) hazy (d) monotonous (c) Let the wheels be taken by you.
12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (d) Let the wheels take you.
(a) Remmission (b) Arrangement 20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) Jeopardize (d) Corruption underlined word.
13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the She will probably come tonight for a party.
given word. (a) possibly (b) apparently
Fierce (c) definitely (d) perhaps
(a) Fraud (b) Fanatic Comprehension:
(c) Aggressive (d) Gentle

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In the following passage, some words have been
14. Select the most appropriate option to deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
substitute the underlined segment in the given appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, I went on (1) _________ trying to 'find out how to'; but

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select ‘No substitution’. I wrote two or three novels without feeling that I had
While he saw the bear, he ran to the nearest tree, made (2) _________ progress. It was not until I wrote

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dropped his gun and climbed to a safe place. ‘Ethan Frome’ that I suddenly felt the artisan's full (3)
_________ of his implements. When ‘Ethan Frome’ first

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(a) Hardly he saw the bear

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appeared, I was (4) _________ criticised by the reviewers
(b) No substitution
for what was considered the clumsy structure of the

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(c) When he saw the bear tale. I had pondered long on this structure, had felt

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(d) No sooner did he see its peculiar difficulties, and possible awkwardness, but

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15. Select the most appropriate option that can could think of no (5) _________ which would serve as

E b nt
substitute the underlined segment in the given well in the given case: and though I am far from
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, thinking ‘Ethan Frome’ is my best novel, and am bored
select ‘No substitution’. and even exasperated when I am told that it is, I am
still sure that its structure is not its weak point.
Greenhouse gases trapped beside Earth’s
atmosphere cause global warming. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.
(a) trapped inside (b) No substitution

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(a) steadily (b) ambiguously
(c) trapped outside (d) trapped beyond
(c) playfully (d) plausibly
16. The following sentence has been split into four

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segments. Identify the segment that contains 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
a grammatical error. blank no. 2.
(a) barely (b) much

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This will be most difficult of / the adjustments
we have to make / because we have been used (c) no sooner (d) so
to / spending a lot on guests. 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(a) spending a lot on guests blank no. 3.
(b) This will be most difficult of (a) rigidity (b) dissent

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(c) because we have been used to
(d) the adjustments we have to make

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this
occasion, I am inclined to agree with him.
(c) control

(a) selectively
(c) severely
(d) stability
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4.
(b) legibly
(d) intelligibly
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) conspired (b) conflicted blank no. 5.
(c) refused (d) tended (a) adjudication (b) alternate
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (c) alternative (d) adulteration
underlined word.
This is such a rowdy classroom.
(a) Noisy (b) Compliant
(c) Disorderly (d) Chattering

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1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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1. Select the option that can be used as a one- 7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word substitute for the given group of words. given word.
A big clumsy often slow-witted person Misanthropic
(a) Slouch (b) Oaf (a) Humanitarian (b) Sociable
(c) Ape (d) Chump (c) Philanthropic (d) Antisocial

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ANTONYM of the word given in the brackets. given word.

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Lament
She was wearing a __________ new outfit.

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(expensive) (a) Deplore (b) Decry
(c) Celebrate (d) Regret

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(a) costly (b) premium

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(c) precious

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(d) cheap

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Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
9. Select the most appropriate synonym to
substitute the underlined word.
My mother said to me that she had gone through

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a very strict and traditional education.
sentence.

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(a) demagogy (b) pedagogy

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This compartment is reserved for military person.
(c) mythology (d) analogy

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(a) military personal (b) military personality
10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) military members (d) military personnel underlined word.
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the One should not yell at children.
given idiom. (a) Terrorise (b) Notify
Hit the jackpot (c) Whisper (d) Indemnify

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(a) Receiving a reward 11. Select the most appropriate option that can
(b) Harm the opportunity substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,

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(c) Found a piece of gold
select ‘No substitution’.
(d) Gaining a big success
The moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the

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5. Select the option that expresses the given nearby large celestial body.
sentence in passive voice. (a) No substitution (b) the nearly large

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Does Sneha not lick the butter? (c) the near largest (d) the nearest large
(a) Is the butter not licked by Sneha? 12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(b) Was Sneha not licking the butter? (a) Stretch (b) Wajes
(c) Is the butter being licked by Sneha? (c) Wearily (d) Refusal

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(d) Sneha does not lick the butter? 13. Correct the sentence with the appropriate
6. Select the grammatically correct sentence. form of the underline verb.
(a) The decision to change the hospital saved the Parents should tell their children to exercise great
life of the daughter of the doctor. care when crossed busy roads.
(b) A decision to change a hospital saved the life (a) cross (b) has been crossing
of the daughter of the doctor. (c) crossing (d) has crossed
(c) The decision to change a hospital saved an 14. Select the most appropriate synonym to
life of the daughter of the doctor. substitute the underlined word.
(d) The decision to change an hospital saved the The crowd cheered the cricketer.
life of the daughter of the doctor. (a) Attracted (b) Encouraged
(c) Dropped (d) Distracted

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15. Select the option that can be used as a one- would shock her! Slip a card into a machine, press a
word substitute for the given group of words. couple of buttons and find new and fresh notes
Place where grains are stored. carrying out of a space this is a standard undertaking
today. Today, ATMs, or automated teller machines, can
(a) Tannery (b) Pantry
be found in most towns and cities. You are able to
(c) Granary (d) Mint withdraw cash at any time, day or night, because they
16. The following sentence has been split into four typically (2) ________ around the clock. In 1968, Don
segments. Identify the segment that contains Wetzel, along with Tom Barnes and George Chastan,
a grammatical error. developed the first modern and successful ATM in the
If / it will rain, / we will have / a tough time. United States. Although the ATM concept was first (3)
________ in 1968, a functional prototype was
(a) if (b) it will rain
constructed in 1969, and Docutel was granted a patent
(c) we will have (d) a tough time in 1973. A ‘data terminal’ is all an ATM is. A point
17. Select the sentence that uses the given idiom where data can be entered or retrieved via a link to
correctly. the ‘Boss-in-Charge’, a large computer known as a host
processor, is referred to as a ‘data terminal’. Many of

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Cut corners
these terminals are connected to this host processor,
(a) The artist cut corners on the painting, and it
which is spread out (4) ________ the city or country.

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ended up looking unfinished.
Usually, the host processor belongs to the bank. If it
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is a dial-up device, it connects to the various terminals
driving to save time. via a modem and telephone line. Alternately, the host

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my boss praised me for my hard work. all ATMs. This indicates that a modem is not required

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to dial into a single telephone line that is solely

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(d) He cut corners on his homework and got a
bad grade. dedicated to the host processor. This line can only be

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used by you. It is always accessible to the boss-in-
18. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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charge for his or her exclusive use. These exclusive
given word.

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lines are expensive, but they are useful in areas where
Termagant

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daily transactions are extremely high. The host
(a) Overscrupulous about minute details processor connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or
(b) A magnet with strong polarity leased line connection, (5) ________ on the bank and
the number of customers it serves.
(c) A violent, overbearing, turbulent, brawling,
quarrelsome woman 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1.

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(d) One who speaks many languages
(a) discover (b) emerge
19. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice. (C) grow (d) create

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Rover would not swallow the pill. 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.
(a) The pill would not swallowed by Rover.

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(a) control (b) employ
(b) The pill would not be swallow by Rover.
(c) operate (d) conduct
(c) The pill would not be swallowing by Rover.

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23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) The pill would not be swallowed by Rover.
blank no. 3.
20. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(a) ordered (b) proposed
word substitute for the given group of words.
(c) preferred (d) filed
One who cannot hear.

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24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Inaudible (b) Deaf
blank no. 4.
(c) Dumb (d) Illegible
(a) beside (b) behind
Comprehension:
(c) across (d) for
In the following passage, some words have been
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
blank no. 5.
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(a) turning (b) drooping
Money does not come from trees, as my grandmother
used to say; But seeing it (1) ________ from machines (c) depending (d) resting

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1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (c)
9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (b)
17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c)
25. (c)

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1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in Myra installed the new software on her computer.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the (a) The new software was installed by Myra on
correct order to form a meaningful and her computer.
coherent paragraph.
(b) The new software were install by Myra on her
A. "The most essential thing I learnt from ‘Ready computer.
Now!’ was the need of having a backup plan

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(c) The new software is installed by Myra on her
in case of an emergency,” she stated.
computer.
B. The instruction, according to Nickola, was

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(c) The new software had installed Myra on her
inspiring and confirmed her capacity to live
computer.

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effectively with a disability.
7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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C. I made sure I had a generator, wheelchair

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
batteries and at least a week’s worth of food,
correct order to form a meaningful and

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water and prescription medication.”
coherent paragraph.

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D. ”When I heard about the impending
(a) The movement began in reaction to the

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snowstorm, I emailed all of my caregivers to
ugliness of the industrial age.
see who lived nearby and would be

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accessible.” (b) This idea was amplified by JW von Goethe,
JL Tieck and others in Germany.

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(a) ACBD (b) CDAB
(c) Aestheticism was a European arts movement
(c) BCDA (d) ADCB
which centred on the doctrine that art exists
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in for the sake of its beauty alone.
the blank.
(d) Its philosophical foundations were laid in the
The sermon of the priest was very short and 18th century by Immanuel Kant.

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_______.
(a) CBDA (b) ADBC
(a) conveyance (b) concise
(c) CADB (d) BADC
(c) coned (d) consisted

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8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
3. Identify the idiom/phrase that can best underlined word.
substitute the underlined segment.

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She is a veteran journalist known for her
You showed me your true personality when you powerful writing style.
asked me to get out of the house at midnight.
(a) Novice (b) Conditioned

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(a) true colours (b) white elephant
(c) Renowned (d) Creviced
(c) bed of roses (d) hot potato

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9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
4. Select the option that can be used as a one- given word.
word substitute for the given group of words.
Genuine

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Causing or wanting to cause harm or evil to
(a) Fabricated (b) Erroneous
someone
(c) Deceptive (d) Authentic
(a) Chaotic (b) Insipid
10. Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) Malevolent (d) Rancour
substitute the underlined segment in the given
5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the sentence.
given word.
If only I was young again.
Clear
(a) I will be young again
(a) Clean (b) Opaque
(b) I be young again
(c) Untidy (d) Mess
(c) I were young again
6. Select the option that expresses the given
(d) I am young again
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11. The following sentence has been split into four themes and subject matter.
segments. Identify the segment that contains (a) ACBD (b) ADBC
a grammatical error.
(c) BADC (d) DBAC
I am sure that / the postman would be / coming
16. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
shortly / to deliver the letter.
(a) Precaution (b) Cowardise
(a) I am sure that
(c) Adequate (d) Ridiculous
(b) to deliver the letter
17. Select the option that expresses the given
(c) the postman would be
sentence in active voice.
(d) coming shortly
Shivam will be invited by us.
12. Sentences with spelling errors are given.
(a) We would invite Shivam.
Select the sentence with NO error.
(b) Shivam would be invited by us.
(a) The psycologists who are a major part of the
investigation interviewed the witneses. (c) We shall invite Shivam.

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(b) The psycologists who are a major part of the
investigasion interviewed the witnesses.

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(c) The psychologists who are a major part of the
18.
(d) We have invited Shivam
Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘fetish’ in
the given sentence.

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towards problems in life.

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(d) The psychologists who are a major part of the
investigation interviewed the witnesses. (a) Indifference (b) Obsession
13.

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segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.

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19.
(c) Fixed (d) Problems
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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Maruti likes / adventure / stories, especially /

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an adventures of Tarzan.
(a) stories, especially
(b) an adventures of Tarzan
(c) Maruti likes
correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
(a) Another boy tried his luck and won a comb,
a fountain pen, wristwatch and a table lamp
one after the other in many chances that he
played.
(d) adventure

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(b) An old man won a beautiful clock. The old
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the man did not want the clock, so the
underlined word. shopkeeper took it back and paid 15 rupees

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My energy waned to see my college team to the old man.
performing poorly in the match. (c) Bhaiya encouraged him, but Rasheed was not

15.
(a) Dimmed
(c) Abated

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(d) Declined
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
lucky when he tried his luck. He won only
cheap items like pencils and an inkbottle, and
soon lost all his money.
(d) He sold all the items to the shopkeeper and

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correct order to form a meaningful and went away happily. Rasheed also wanted to
coherent paragraph. play and try his luck.

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(a) Anime is a style of animation popular in (a) BADC (b) BCDA
Japanese films. (c) DCAB (d) BDCA
(b) Modern anime began in 1956 and found 20. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that
lasting success in 1961 with the can substitute the underlined segment in the
establishment of Mushi Productions. given sentence.
(c) At the turn of the 21st century, anime began This incident occurred without a warning.
to attain wide international popularity with (a) On thin ice
the Pokémon television series.
(b) Bolt from the blue
(d) Much of the genre is aimed at children, but
(c) Ignorance is bliss
anime films are sometimes marked by adult
(d) Play devil’s advocate

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In the following passage, some words have been blank no. 2.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most (a) principles (b) goals
appropriate option to fill in each blank. Social media (c) standards (d) rules
can have (1) _______ effects on mental health, with 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
studies suggesting that excessive use can lead to blank no. 3.
feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To (a) entrusting (b) cooperating
combat these negative effects, experts recommend
(c) involving (d) interacting
setting (2) _______ for social media use. Other strategies
include (3) _______ with friends and family in person, 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
engaging in hobbies or physical activity, and seeking blank no. 4.
professional (4) _______ if necessary. As such, it’s (a) information (b) concern
important to be (5) _______ of its potential drawbacks (c) guidance (d) advise
and take steps to use it in a healthy and balanced way. 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
blank no. 1. (a) sceptical (b) cognizant

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(a) desirous (b) positive (c) indifferent (d) ignorant
(c) detrimental (d) delirious

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10.
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(c)
(d)
(b)
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13.
21.
(b)
(b)
(c)
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14.
22.
(a)
(b)
(d)
7.
15.
23.
(c)
(b)
(d)
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16.
24.
(a)
(b)
(c)
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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word. underlined word.
The apple tasted incredibly sweet. The boy looked disheveled and lost.
(a) Delicious (b) Pleasant (a) Tidy (b) Clumsy
(c) Bitter (d) Special (c) Infuriated (d) Excited

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7. Select the option that expresses the given
2. Select the option that can be used as a one-
sentence in active voice.
word substitute for the given group of words.

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The flowers were being plucked by the children
One who believes in fate.

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in the garden.
(a) Agnostic (b) Realist (a) The children were plucking the flowers in the

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(c) Omniscient (d) Fatalist garden.
(b) The children had been plucking the flowers

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parts. One of them may contain an error. in the garden.
(c) The children are plucking the flowers in the

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garden.

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given options. If you don’t find any error, mark

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‘No error’ as your answer. (d) The children was plucking the flowers in the
garden.

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The receptionist asked if Diya / will take a seat
8. Select the most appropriate option that can
and / wait for the boss to call her in.
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(a) No error sentence.
(b) The receptionist asked if Diya The girl in the water whistled with full might and
(c) will take a seat and waved my arms to draw attention to her plight.

4.
a
(d) wait for the boss to call her in
Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
9.
(a) our arms
(c) her arms
(b) his arms
(d) their arms
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.

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select ‘No substitution’. Causing or ending in death.
Abraham Lincoln has been the sixteenth (a) Gruesome (b) Grotesque
(c) Foster (d) Fatal

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president of the United States and save the Union
at the American Civil war. 10. The following sentence has been divided into

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(a) saved the Union during three segments, A, B, C. One of them may
contain a grammatical error. Select the
(b) No substitution segment that contains the error, from the

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(c) save the Union alongside given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
(d) saved the Union on ‘No error’ as your answer.
5. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that A honourable person (A) / deserves respect (B) /
from everybody (C).
can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. (a) A (b) B
Mahesh has learnt not to take things seriously. (c) C (d) No error
11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) Take it with a grain of salt
underlined phrase.
(b) Pull someone's leg Ravish is ready to throw caution to the wind.
(c) Your guess is as good as mine (a) Fight with wind (b) Spend lavishly
(d) That's the last straw (c) Take risk (d) Act foolishly

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12. Select the most appropriate option to For many, a warming climatic system is expected
substitute the underlined word and make it to impact the availability of basic necessities like
meaningful. freshwater, food security, and energy, while
The government has finally agreed to wave the efforts to redress climate change, both through
entertainment tax on the movie. adaptation and mitigation, will similarly inform
and shape the global development agenda.
(a) wager (b) web
(a) balance (b) cure
(c) waive (d) waiver
(c) reduction (d) rise
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
20. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Guage (b) Effervescent
(c) Frosty (d) Terrifying (a) Dominate (b) Elegant
14. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (c) Cavalier (d) Charishma
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the Comprehension:
correct order to form a meaningful and In the following passage, some words have been
coherent paragraph. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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A. The so-called harmless activities of a small appropriate option to fill in each blank. In today’s
number of people are increasingly becoming world, handling money and making purchases and

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a serious problem for the internet. sales come naturally to us. However, prior to the
development of any kind of currency, people (1)________

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B. You would have seen an increasing amount
of ‘junk mail’ showing up in your email box. in a variety of ways. The barter trade was the simplest

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of them all. People would trade the things they owned

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C. It is basically electronic junk mail or junk for the things they wanted in this kind of (2) ________.
newsgroup postings.

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For example, if someone wanted a set of clothes and

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D. Spam is the flooding of the internet with had a cow left over, he would have to find someone
many copies of the same message, in an who would want a cow and be willing to give away a

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attempt to force the message on people who set of clothes. However, it wasn’t as straightforward as

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would not otherwise choose to receive it.

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‘give-and-take’, and people would be cheated. The (3)
(a) CADB (b) DABC ________ of money finally took root in people’s minds

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(c) BADC (d) ACBD after many years. The usually erratic barter trade
eventually gave way to the monetary method of
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
exchange as such. At first, anything could be used
the blank.
such as hooks, money beads, shells or trinkets. The
Tibet is our __________ country. Its people are first gold coins were used as currency near Turkey, and
called ‘Tibetans’. each coin had a different denomination. In the kingdom

16.
(a) neighbouring
(c) neighbour’s

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(b) neighbourhood
(d) neighbour
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the given sentence.
of Lydia, the value of each coin was first standardised
around 700 BC. However, as time passed, the idea of
carrying a bulky coin pouch became less (4)________
because it attracted robbers. Checks were first created
at that time by Greek and Roman traders who

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I must have a chance to rectify my error. purchased goods from distant cities. Because they
(a) worsen (b) reason could only be used by the person whose name was on
them, these were not only lightweight but also deterred

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(c) modify (d) alter
robberies. In accordance with this concept, banks later
17. Select the option that expresses the given
issued notes in exchange for (5)________ gold that could

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sentence in passive voice.
be used as cash.
I am not spoiling the sheet.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) The sheet does not being spoilt by me.

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blank no. 1.
(b) The sheet is not being spoilt by me. (a) operated (b) traded
(c) The sheet must not be spoilt by me. (c) advertised (d) marketed
(d) The sheet was not being spoilt by me. 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the blank no. 2.
given word. (a) contraction (b) transaction
Transgression (c) mutation (d) agreement
(a) Violation (b) Metamorphosis 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Success (d) Virtue blank no. 3.
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) belief (b) opinion
underlined word. (c) concept (d) notion

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24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4. blank no. 5.
(a) appealing (b) enchanting (a) contained (b) collected
(c) alluring (d) bewitching (c) settled (d) deposited

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9. (d) 10. (a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (a)
25. (d)

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1. Select the option that expresses the given coherent paragraph.

sentence in active voice. A. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded
The newspaper was read by me. as the world’s foremost sports competition.
(a) I read the newspaper. B. Olympic Games is an athletic festival that
(b) I will read the newspaper. originated in ancient Greece and was revived

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in the late 19th century.
(c) I had read the newspaper.
C. Before the 1970s, the Games were officially
(d) I was reading the newspaper

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limited to competitors with amateur status,
2. Select the option that can be used as a one- but in the 1980s many events were opened

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A formal agreement between two or more nations

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D. Currently, the Games are open to all, even the
or peoples top professional athletes in basketball and

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(a) Bond (b) Charter football (soccer).

3.
(c) Pact

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Choose the most appropriate meaning of the

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underlined phrase.
(a) BCDA
(c) BDCA
(b) CADB
(d) ABDC

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7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Many analysts are tipping stable, blue-chip the blank.

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companies to weather the storm. The Princess firmly held the ______ in her hands.
(a) to deal with a simple situation without being (a) ran (b) rein
harmed
(c) reign (d) rain
(b) to deal with a situation without thinking
8. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) to deal with a simple situation without

a
word substitute for the given group of words.
harming anyone else
A person whose age is between 70 and 79 years
(c) to deal with a difficult situation without being old

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harmed
(a) Aged (b) Septuagenarian
4. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word from
(c) Oldie (d) Pensioner

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the given options.
9. The following sentence has been split into four
(a) Sieve (b) Heave
segments. Identify the segment that contains
(c) Weave (d) Obssess a grammatical error.
5.
underlined word.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the

In order to support countries with a concerted

approach for an inclusive, and government-led
I play / cricket in / my childhood / with my
sister.
(a) I play
(c) cricket in
(b) with my sister
(d) my childhood

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assessment of post-disaster damages, losses, and
recovery needs, as well as the development of a 10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
comprehensive recovery plan, the European the blank.
Commission, the World Bank, and the United Mosquitoes _________ if there is no water logging.
Nations adopted the Post Disaster Needs (a) will breed
Assessment (PDNA) process in 2008.
(b) will have been breeding
(a) clear (b) sustainable
(c) breed
(c) restricted (d) complete
(d) will not breed
6. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
given word.
correct order to form a meaningful and
Earnestly

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(a) Sincerely (b) Wordily (c) Admirable (d) Toasted

(c) Verbosely (d) Ambiguously 18. Select the most appropriate option that can
12. Identify the sentence with correct spellings. substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
(a) There was not enough food in the beggar’s
select ‘No substitution’.
house.
Delegates of the conflicting countries formally
(b) There was not enouf food in the beggar’s
meet at a conference to ironing out their
house.
differences.
(c) There was not enauf food in the beggar’s
(a) to ironed (b) No substitution
house.
(c) to iron out (d) for iron in
(d) There was not enoufh food in the beggar’s
house. 19. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains
13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
a grammatical error.
given word from the sentence.
The historians / are a great / asset to the/ field
Dangerous

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of academia.
The traffic police have released a safe advisory
(a) The historians (b) are a great
that driving without seat belts is risky, beneficial,

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and fearful for human life. (c) field of academia (d) asset to the

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(a) Risky (b) Beneficial 20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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(c) Safe (d) Released
correct order to form a meaningful and
14. Select the option that expresses the given coherent paragraph.

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sentence in passive voice.

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A. We recognise some aspects of an SF narrative
One group of the club has raised an undigestible with the realities of this world and some

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criticism against the manager. elements are estranged from the reality so as

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(a) An undigestible criticism had been raised by to take us to an unreal world.

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one group of the club against the manager.
(b) An undigestible criticism would have been
raised by one group of the club against the
manager.
(c) An undigestible criticism was being raised by
one group of the club against the manager.
B. Therefore, it is often suggested that ‘cognitive
estrangement’ is a necessary means through
which the SF is usually understood.
C. Science Fiction is a genre which manifests in
itself the use of scientific premises often in a
fantastical manner in a narrative.

a
(d) An undigestible criticism has been raised by D. It is highly seeped into the reality of this
one group of the club against the manager. world.

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15. Select the most appropriate idiom that can (a) CDBA (b) ADBC
substitute the underlined segment in the given (c) BCAD (d) DACB
sentence.

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Comprehension:
Vinay missed his flight but good luck came to him
In the following passage, some words have been
from bad circumstances as the flight crashed in
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

a
the sea.
appropriate option to fill in each blank. Any (1)
(a) it was a tinker’s curse ________that revolves around a planet is a satellite.

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(b) it was a blessing and a curse Mother Earth has a natural satellite in the moon. The
(c) it was counting his blessings earth is circled by a lot of man-made or artificial
satellites. In 1957, the Soviet Sputnik was the first to

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(d) it was a blessing in disguise
be (2) ________into space. There are currently a number
16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the of artificial satellites launched into space by various
given word. nations. These satellites make it possible for us to talk
Announced on the phone, watch television, predict the weather,
(a) Secret (b) Declared map the various surfaces of the earth and learn more
about the world in which we live. How does a satellite
(c) Hid (d) Estrange
get started? It is typically launched into space by
17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the means of a rocket. After ascending into the thinner air
given word. layers above the earth, the satellite is released from
Crooked the rocket. For a successful satellite launch, a rocket’s
(a) Twisted (b) Taken speed is carefully calculated and controlled. Every
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gravity. The inertia of motion will propel the object into 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
space if it has its own velocity of motion. When the blank no. 1.
orbital velocity is exactly right, these two opposing (a) piece (b) object
forces are balanced, causing the satellite to (3) ________
(c) body (d) being
toward the earth while still hovering over its surface.
A satellite is said to be in geo-stationary orbit when it 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
completes one revolution around the earth in a 24-hour blank no. 2.
period; It doesn’t change when compared to a point on (a) tossed (b) lobbed
the surface of the earth. These orbits are typically used (c) launched (d) floated
by satellites for communication and weather. The
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
camera on the weather satellites takes pictures and
blank no. 3.
sends them back to Earth. These are helping aid in
weather forecasting. Radio receivers and amplifiers on (a) stir (b) migrate
communication satellites can (4) ________ waves back (c) jump (d) move
at a frequency that is different from the one the satellite 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
received. The beaming frequencies of satellites that are

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blank no. 4.
‘parked’ too close to one another must not interfere
(a) send (b) discharge
with one another. Television signals can be transmitted

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from one location to other using broadcast satellites, (c) deliver (d) locate

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and scientists can (5)________ scientific data from 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
numerous satellites. blank no. 5.

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(a) entry
(c) access
(b) ingress
(d) approach

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(d)
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13.
(d)
(a)
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14.
(a)
(d)
7.
15.
(b)
(d)
8.
16.
(b)
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24/07/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the 8. Select the option that can be used as a one-
given idiom. word substitute for the given group of words.
Pass the buck To move or travel back and forth frequently
(a) Trying to calm down (a) Shuttle (b) Rupture
(b) Blaming another person (c) Foster (d) Grapple

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(c) Providing essential services
(d) Saying something unpleasant

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the
9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.

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underlined word in the given sentence.
A. Those verses are collectively known as the

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We have always been told retaliation is not the Bhagavadgita.
key to resolving problems.
B. His hesitation before the battle against his

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(a) outcome (b) revenge family became the occasion for his friend and
(c) realisation (d) pamper charioteer, Lord Krishna, to deliver a

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3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the discourse on dharma.

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underlined word. C. Arjuna was one of the five Pandava brothers,
who are the heroes of the Indian epic, the

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My complaint is that the gardener dozes off
during work. ‘Mahabharata’.
(a) Demur (b) Carp D. He was the son of the god Indra and was
famous for his archery.
(c) Challenge (d) Praise
(a) CDBA (b) BADC
4. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
(c) DCBA (d) ABDC

a
(a) An warrior was waiting for a right time to
10. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
attack the lion hiding in the cave.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(b) The warrior was waiting for a right time to

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correct order to form a meaningful and
attack an lion hiding in the cave. coherent paragraph
(c) The warrior was waiting for the right time to

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A. I would attach as many as four of them to a
attack the lion hiding in the cave. crosspiece, rotably arranged on a thin spindle,
(d) The warrior was waiting for an right time to and transmit the motion of the same to a large

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attack the lion hiding in a cave. disc and so derive considerable ‘power’.
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. B. In my next attempt I seem to have acted

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under the first instinctive impulse which later
(a) Entrance (b) Statinary
dominated me – to harness the energies of
(c) Brief (d) Thunder nature to the service of man.
6.

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the blank.

(a) quilt
(c) quit
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The room was very_______ .

(b) quiet
(d) quite
Select the option that can be used as a one-
C. These creatures were remarkably efficient, for
once they were started they had no sense to stop
and continued whirling for hours and hours and
the hotter it was the harder they worked.
D. I did this through the medium of May-bugs
– or June-bugs as they are called in America
– which were a veritable pest in that country
word substitute for the given group of words. and sometimes broke the branches of trees
Willing to take risks and try new ideas. by the sheer weight of their bodies.
(a) Resolute (b) Adventurous (a) BDAC (b) BACD
(c) Mythical (d) Desperate (c) DACB (d) ACBD

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11. Select the option that expresses the given 18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
sentence in passive voice. underlined word in the given sentence.
Rakesh will win the lottery. The lizard’s light brown skin acts as camouflage
(a) The lottery was won by Rakesh. in the desert sand.
(b) The lottery will be won by Rakesh. (a) vanishing (b) reveal
(c) clothed (d) mask
(c) The lottery will have won by Rakesh.
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(d) The lottery is won by Rakesh.
given word.
12. Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill Exuberance
in the blank
(a) Vibrancy (b) Impartiality
The details were _________ from one person to the
(c) Laziness (d) Sympathy
other within no time.
20. Select the most appropriate option that can
(a) passed away (b) passed down
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(c) passed out (d) passed in sentence.

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13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. You can always dependent on me.
(a) Imprint (b) Precious (a) depend over me (b) depend at me

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(c) Visious (d) Hoarse (c) depend for me (d) depend on me

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sentence in passive voice. In the following passage, some words have been

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Authorities denied his simple request.

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(a) His simple request has been denied by

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authorities.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The structure of human psyche, as postulated by
Sigmund Freud, (1)___________ of the ego, the super

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(b) His simple request was denied by authorities.
ego, and the id. The ego forms the part of our conscious

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(c) His simple request had been denied by

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mind which we work with and are most (2)______ of.
authorities. The super ego forms our conscience in the form of the

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(d) His simple request is denied by authorities. unconscious and works on the (3)_________ of social
15. Select the most appropriate synonym for the and cultural influences. The id represents our
underlined word in the given sentence. subconscious which contains all (4)________ thoughts,
The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent desires, and dreams. Dreams work as a free pathway
that he collapsed. into the subconscious, which is an inaccessible zone

a
in general. It can also contain (5)_________ scenes or
(a) alleviate (b) weaken images that apparently have no relation to anything
(c) energise (d) elevate related to the person.

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16. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the blank number (a)

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correct order to form a meaningful and (a) grapples (b) lacks
coherent paragraph. (c) consists (d) desires
A. There is a general belief that these medicines 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
heal ailments safely. blank number (b)
B. The ‘safe healing’ is actually that which (a) resistant (b) afraid

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doesn’t have any side effects.
(c) dependent (d) aware
C. Positive healing without any unwanted effect 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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on the body drives the trend. blank number (c)
D. Herbal medicines are a new trend these days. (a) basis (b) understanding
(a) ACDB (b) DACB (c) counter (d) love
(c) DABC (d) ADCB 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
17. Select the correct idiom to replace the blank number (d)
underlined segment in the given sentence. (a) sanctioned (b) heavy
Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always (c) legal (d) repressed
very diplomatic! 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) reads his heart (b) listens his ear blank number 5.
(c) speaks his mind (d) speaks his tongue (a) parallel (b) bizarre
(c) constricted (d) concurrent

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1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (a) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (c)
17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (d)
25. (b)

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25/07/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that can be used as a one- 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
word substitute for the given group of words. the blank.
Someone who lives in solitude Raghav had a good ______ for stage plays.
(a) Recluse (b) Metropolitan (a) troop (b) troupe
(c) Refugee (d) Cosmopolitan (c) trope (d) trip

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2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
6. Select the option that can be used as a one-
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
word substitute for the given group of words.

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correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph. One who loves mankind

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worshipped for his wisdom and brilliance.
B. People adore the goddess Lakshmi and Lord
(a) Philanthropist
(c) Optimist
(b) Pessimist
(d) Atheist

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7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ganesha on Diwali.

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(a) Process (b) Tour
C. This ‘New Year’ i.e., Diwali is marked by

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merchants establishing new account books. (c) Triumph (d) Sandwitch

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3.
(a) BADC
(c) ADBC
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Diwali for wealth and success.

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(b) DABC
(d) CDBA
Sentences of a paragraph are given below.
While the first and the last sentences (S1 and
S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in
9.
to the given word.
Incompetent
(a) Desperate
(c) Forlorn
(b) Dexterous
(d) Hopeless
Select the option that expresses the given

a
between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentence in active voice.
sentences in the correct order to form a The growing population of India will have been
meaningful and coherent paragraph. controlled by the Indian government by 2040.

B. beside the bed,

C. gazing sternly
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A. hardly showing any signs of hearing
(a) By 2040, the Indian population will have
continued to grow uncontrollably
(b) By 2040, the Indian government is
successfully controlling the growing

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D. at the patient’s face population of India.
S6. what they were saying to him. (c) The Indian population will have stabilised by

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(a) DCAB (b) BCDA
(c) DBAC (d) DABC (d) By 2040, the Indian government will have

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controlled the growing population of India.
4. The following sentence has been divided into
parts. One of them may contain an error. 10. Select the correct idiom that can substitute
Select the part that contains the error from the the italicised group of words in the given
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark sentence.
‘No error’ as your wer. Shelley has been contemplating for a few days
We hardly knew nothing / about the manager / but still has not decided to quit the job.
who had recently joined. (a) cooling one’s heels
(a) about the manager (b) biting the dust
(b) No error (c) chewing the cud
(c) who had recently joined (d) getting into hot waters
(d) We hardly knew nothing

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11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (c) root (d) route
given word. 19. Select the option that can be used as a one-
Judicious word substitute for the given group of words.
(a) Short-sighted (b) Careless A speech by an actor at the end of a play
(c) Sensible (d) Imprudent (a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
12. The following sentence has been split into four (c) Monologue (d) Duologue
segments. Identify the segment that contains 20. Select the option that can be used as a one-
a grammatical error. word substitute for the given group of words.
Here / come / the bus / for Lucknow. Author’s explanatory remarks at the beginning of
(a) Here (b) the bus a book
(c) for Lucknow (d) come (a) Biography (b) Preface
13. Identify the option that can be substituted as (c) Bibliography (d) Foreward
the correct idiom for the underlined part of Comprehension:
the given sentence.

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In the following passage, some words have been
As soon as the principal came to know about the deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
inspection in the school, he put everything in

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appropriate option to fill in each blank.
perfect order.
Changes to the earth’s climate, driven by increased

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(a) Alley apple (b) Apple of discord (1)______ of heat-trapping greenhouse gases, are

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(c) Apple pie order (d) Apple of one’s eye already having widespread effects on the environment.
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Shrinking of glaciers and ice sheets, occurrence of

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shifts in flower/plant blooming times, etc., are creating

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(a) Hallucinate (b) Allimony
an overall (2)________ in the natural ecosystem.
(c) Halloween (d) Structural

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Conditions like the rise in sea-levels and saltwater
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in intrusion have advanced to the point where whole

16.
the blank.

(a) revision
(c) recission
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Hundreds of firms went bankrupt during the
_________.
(b) remission
(d) recession
Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(3)__________ have had to relocate, while protracted
droughts are putting people at risk of (4)________. The
effects of human-caused global warming are (5)_______
for people alive today and will worsen as long as hum
keep feeding greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (a)

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given word.
(a) fertilisation (b) creation
Extol
(c) feeding (d) emission
(a) Praise (b) Reward

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22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Punish (d) Dismay blank number (b)

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17. Identify how will you say that “The doctor (a) despondence (b) imbalance
treated the victims of the violence very
(c) creativity (d) hunger
carefully”, in the passive voice.
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
(a) The doctor was very careful while providing
blank number (c)
treatment to the victims

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(a) mobs (b) communities
(b) The doctor’s care was shown to the victims
of the violence (c) conditions (d) people
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) The victims of the violence were treated very
carefully by the doctor blank number (d)
(d) The victims were treated attentively by the (a) famine (b) pregnancy
doctor (c) surgery (d) overpopulation
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank. blank number 5.
Which _________ do you usually take to reach (a) heart breaking (b) contradictory
your office? (c) irreversible (d) conditional
(a) rude (b) rout

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1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (b)
9. (d) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (a)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (c)

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25/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option to substitute 6. Identify from the given options the word OPPOSITE
the underlined segment in the given sentence. in meaning to the underlined word according to its
If no substitution is required, select ‘No meaning in the following sentence.
substitution’. The confectioner dusted a fine layer of sugar on
I’ve got a lot of homeworks this weekend. the muffin.

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(a) a lot of homework (b) a lots of homework (a) powdered (b) cleaned
(c) No substitution (d) much homework (c) scattered (d) sprinkled

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2. Select the most appropriate option that can 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given word.
sentence.

camp.

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The commanders entered by force into terrorists’
Compulsory
(a) Obligatory (b) Subsidiary

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(a) broke with (b) broke off
8. Select the option that expresses the given
(c) broke into (d) broke down

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sentence in active voice.
3. Select the option that expresses the given

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He was praised by his father.

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sentence in active voice.
(a) His father praises him.

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The painting was not made by you.
(b) His father praised him.

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(a) You do not make the painting.
(c) His father had praised him.
(b) You did not make the painting.
(d) His father has praised him.
(c) You should not make the painting.
9. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(d) You does not make the painting. word substitute for the given group of words.

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4. The following sentence has been divided into Never changing and therefore boring.
parts. One of them may contain an error.
(a) Idealistic (b) Outdated

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Select the part that contains the error from the
(c) Impractical (d) Monotonous
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
‘No error’ as your answer. 10. Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
Anti-party activities / improved my relations /
sentence.
with an opposition.
My friend Meera and her mother is visiting me

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(a) With an opposition
this weekend.
(b) No error

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(a) are visiting (b) have visiting
(c) Improved my relations
(c) was visiting (d) am visiting
(d) Anti-party activities
11. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
underlined word. correct order to form a meaningful and
The Department of Educational Policy is coherent paragraph.
committed to the study of educational policy, A. Many species of bamboo flower once in
analyse, and evaluate educational programmes, several years and then die.
to identify trends, understand outcomes and
B. The stem itself is hollow and is connected to
guide policy and practice, towards finding
a network of rhizomes, which spreads out
solutions to current problems in educational
beneath the surface of the soil.
governance and management.
C. Roots grow out of this network of rhizomes
(a) affiliated (b) dedicated
and help the plants to absorb and distribute
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D. The bamboo is a variety of grass, with a cruel struggle for mere existence that goes on
woody, many-jointed stem. in the crowded city.
(a) CADC (b) BCAD (a) DACB (b) ADBC
(c) DBCA (d) ADCB (c) BACD (d) CABD
12. The following sentence has been divided into 17. Select the correct idiom that can substitute
parts. One of them may contain an error. the italicised group of words in the given
Select the part that contains the error from the sentence.
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark You must not participate in the marathon this
‘No error’ as your answer. year without any training. It is an unreal hope
All the horses, except one, always / behaved in on your part!
a rough manner when / Robert come to clean the (a) to lose one’s temper
stable. (b) a pipe dream
(a) All the horses, except one, always (c) carrying coal to new castle
(b) Robert come to clean the stable (d) a will-o’-the-wisp

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(c) No error

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(d) behaved in a rough manner when
Sentences with spelling errors are given.
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
He was riding his bike on a bumpy surface.

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(a) Making healtcare more afordable is something (c) Steady (d) Choppy
I would do as President.
19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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(b) Making healthcare more afordable is

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given idiom.
something I would do as Prescident.
At cross purposes

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(c) Making healtcare more affordable is
(a) Developing and amplifying ideas given

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something I would do as Prescident.

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(b) Finalising ideas and plans
(d) Making healthcare more affordable is

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something I would do as President. (c) Blindly following each other’s ideas

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14. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (d) Disagreeing with each other’s ideas
given word. 20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Gentle the blank.
(a) Ferocious (b) Cruel Yesterday, I ate only a __________ of apples for

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my dinner.
(c) Sympathetic (d) Fierce
(a) pier (b) pear
15. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(c) pare (d) pair
(a) Receipt (b) Harrasment
Comprehension:
(c) Vaccinate (d) Technically

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In the following passage, some words have been
16. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
correct order to form a meaningful and

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coherent paragraph. Since the 17th century, manure has been utilised in
agriculture. In those days, they didn’t know how plants

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A. Several times I have visited the narrow, dirty
got the (1)___________ they needed. They would toss
streets where the poor live, and I grow hot
wood debris, fish remains and other side-effects in an
and indignant to think that good people
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should be content to live in fine houses and
before people began to notice that the grass, bushes
become strong and beautiful, while others are
and shrubs there were beginning to (2) ___________.
condemned to live in hideous, sunless
They came to the conclusion that the soil supplied the
tenements and grow ugly, withered and
plants with the nutrients they needed, and that organic
cringing.
remains could aid in this process. Because manure is
B. Dear little creatures, they crouch in my heart (3) ___________from animals and plants, it not only
and haunt me with a constant sense of pain. provides a wide range of plant nutrients but also
C. The children who crowd these grimy alleys, improves the structure of the soil. Farmers gradually
half-clad and underfed, shrink away from began using fertilisers as well because they understood
your outstretched hand as if from a blow. that if their farmlands were treated in a similar
D. In the country one sees only nature’s fair manner, the growth of their crops would also improve.
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which are necessary for cultivating soil. Additionally, 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the addition of manure to the soil aids in the prevention blank no. 2.
of soil erosion and the loss of plant nutrients during (a) cherish (b) raise
precipitation. Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to
(c) tend (d) flourish
manure, are inorganic (4) ___________ that do not alter
the structure of the soil. Their function is to provide 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the sprouting plants with additional nutrients. A blank no. 3.
farmer ought to know when and how to apply a (a) derived (b) extracted
particular kind of fertiliser. When the plants require a (c) build (d) constructed
particular nutrient the most, use it. If fertilisers haven’t
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
been added correctly to the soil, their roots won’t be
blank no. 4.
able to take in a lot. Rainwater could wash away these
fertilisers, or they could end up (5) ___________ the (a) compositions (b) contents
plants instead, costing the farmer money. (c) substances (d) essences
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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blank no.1. blank no. 5.
(a) ingredients (b) nutrients (a) replicating (b) wounding

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20.
(a)
(b)
(d)
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21.
(b)
(d)
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22.
(b)
(c)
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25/07/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the exclusive issue on new trends.
underlined word. 7. Select the correct option to substitute the
His knowledge is superficial in nature. underlined segment in the given sentence.
(a) Deviant (b) Opposing He had given me that book in 1999.
(c) Artificial (d) Profound (a) was given me (b) gave me

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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) gives me (d) did given me
the blank. 8. Select the option that expresses the given

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I take my _______ off to our freedom fighters for sentence in passive voice.

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their service to our country. Does she prepare the lesson?
(a) boots (b) gun

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(c) hat

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to the given word.
(b) Do she prepare the lesson?
(c) Is she preparing the lesson?
(d) Is the lesson prepared by her?

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Jubilant
9. Select the most appropriate option that can

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(a) Melancholic (b) Indifferent

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
(c) Thoughtful (d) Gay sentence.
4.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I just went to Bali on a backpacking trip and did
everything by the ear without any itinerary.
(a) by asking (b) by spreading rumors
The young boy displayed an aptitude on scientific
research.
(a) aptitude for
(c) aptitude in
(b) aptitude by
(d) aptitude at

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10. The following sentence has been split into four
(c) by improvisation (d) while criticising segments. Identify the segment that contains
5. Select the option that can be used as a one- a grammatical error.

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word substitute for the given group of words. You wash / the dishes / and / I dry the same.
Kind, generous, and forgiving. (a) and (b) I dry the same

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(a) Portentous (b) Magnanimous (c) You wash (d) the dishes
(c) Magnificent (d) Grandiloquent 11. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.

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6. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice. Enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or

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The magazine house was expecting unpublished cover and opportunity for ease and contentment
authors for their forthcoming exclusive issue on (a) Undisturbed (b) Easeful
new trends. (c) Untroubled (d) Snug

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(a) Unpublished authors will be expected by the
magazine house for their forthcoming
exclusive issue on new trends.
(b) Unpublished authors was expected by the
magazine house for their forthcoming
exclusive issue on new trends.
12.

13.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.
Predicament
(a) Blessing
(c) Solution
(b) Ease
(d) Quandary
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Unpublished authors were expected by the
magazine house for their forthcoming the blank.
exclusive issue on new trends. ________ droplets settled on top of leaves.
(d) Unpublished authors were being expected by (a) Doe (b) Due
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incorrectly spelt underlined word. (c) ecstatic (d) melancholic
Mr. Singh is a phenomenally sucsesful 20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
salesperson. given word.
(a) sucesfull (b) successfull Grow
(c) successful (d) sucessful (a) Crimp (b) Plant
15. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (c) Alter (d) Shrink
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
Comprehension:
correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph. In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
A. And also, they contribute to the development
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
of social and environmental solutions for the
planet’s future. The modern world (1) ________ around technology. It
has advanced dramatically in the beyond twenty years
B. Companies do play an important role in
and presently, we can’t envision a world without PCs

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modern society.
and cell phones. The last century saw fast progressions
C. Because of their systematic relevance and in innovation and science which were unfathomable

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their impact on policy-making, companies previously. The internet is perhaps the most significant
must use their influence in ways that benefit

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of these. Today, it is no longer a science fiction concept
the public good. to communicate with people anywhere in the world.

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D. Some corporations have become so large that While smart phones keep us constantly connected to
their activities and strategic decisions have a the virtual world, wireless internet has eliminated the

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direct impact on government policy and need to use a physical wire to connect with this world.

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citizens’ lives.

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(b) ADCB
Today, we rely on the internet to pay our bills, book
tickets, travel and conduct banking transactions. Li-
Fi, a new technology that uses light signals to (2)

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(c) BDCA (d) DCAB
________ data and reduces external interference, is
16. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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currently in development.On the other hand, such
word substitute for the given group of words.

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rapid progress comes with some (3) ________ . Another
Changing secret and coded messages in a sort of wrongdoing, known as digital wrongdoing, is the
readable form greatest danger to security today. WannaCry was one
(a) Decoding (b) Encoding of the biggest recent cyberattacks. It infected more than
230,000 computers in over 150 countries and
(c) Encrypting (d) Decoupling

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threatened to erase valuable data unless ransom
17. Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt payments were made. Personal and (4) ________ data
word in the given sentence. continue to be stolen frequently, and our country’s

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Successful people often have a role modal who cyber security is still lacking. It’s also possible to say
inspired them to greatness. that people miss out on important experiences in the

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(a) inspaired (b) succesful real world because they spend so much time in the
virtual world. The distinction between the real and
(c) model (d) gratenes
online worlds sometimes appears to blur, especially as

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18. Select the grammatically correct sentence. social media grows in popularity. For instance, the
A. As a nation, India is a united country and internet was said to have become so addictive in China

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shall always remain so. that programs were established to help people get off
B. As nation, India is a united country and shall of it. However, technology’s benefits (5)________ its
always remain so. drawbacks. It all comes down to what we do with it.

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One thing to keep in mind is that technology can serve
C. As the nation, India is a united country and
us well but not completely.
shall always remain so.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
D. As a nation, India is an united country and
blank no. 1.
shall always remain so.
(a) rotates (b) circles
(a) C (b) D
(c) squares (d) revolves
(c) B (d) A
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
blank no. 2.
underlined word to fill in the blank.
(a) transmit (b) lay
Instead of becoming joyous to hear the breaking
news, she became _________ . (c) communicate (d) disturb

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blank no. 3. (c) common (d) confidential
(a) hitch (b) liabilities 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) snag (d) drawbacks blank no. 5.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) shadows (b) outweigh
blank no. 4. (c) balances (d) insides
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (d)
25. (b)

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1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 7. Select the option that expresses the given
given word. sentence in passive voice.
Glorify Each member of the literary club submitted
(a) Strengthen (b) Stupefy various literary works for the magazine.
(c) Simplify (d) Praise (a) Various literary works were being submitted

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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in by each member of the literary club for the
the blank. magazine.

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We _________ off old clothes and bought new ones (b) Various literary works had been submitted by
for Diwali. each member of the literary club for the
(a) cost
(c) cast

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(d) caste
magazine.
(c) Various literary works were submitted by
each member of the literary club for the

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given word. magazine.
(d) Various literary works are submitted by each

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Extinct
member of the literary club for the magazine.
(a) Vanished (b) Living

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(c) Active (d) Vibrant 8. Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of

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the blank. purchase and the couple of meetings.
Stories of dolphins’ saving human lives ________ (b) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of
throughout history. purchase and a couple of meetings.
(a) have been said (b) have been told (c) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of

a
(c) told (d) had been said purchase and an couple of meetings.
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (d) It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the purchases and a couple of meetings.

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correct order to form a meaningful and 9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
coherent paragraph. underlined word.

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A. Louis was enthralled by the concept of a The boxer showed audacity by agreeing to fight
raised dots system. the champion.

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B. He made up his mind to use the technique (a) Desperation (b) Honesty
to represent an alphabetic code. (c) Courage (d) Reparation

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C. Blind persons could read large-letter books 10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
that are bulky with the aid of this alphabet given idiom.
code.

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Out of the blue
D. Additionally, he developed the six-dot cell
technology, which was at his fingertips. (a) Unconcerned (b) Undoubtedly
(a) DCAB (b) ABCD (c) Unexpectedly (d) Unbelievably
(c) BCDA (d) CDBA 11. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice.
6. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank. You have adopted the plan.
_________ are words which have the same spelling (a) The plan has being adopted by you.
or pronunciation but not the same meaning. (b) The plan should be adopted by you.
(a) Antonyms (b) Synonyms (c) The plan has been adopted by you.
(c) Acronyms (d) Homonyms (d) The plan is adopted by you.

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the segments. Identify the segment that contains
correct order to form a meaningful and a grammatical error.
coherent paragraph. The doctor came / after the patient / had / pass away.
A. Through the development of technologies, (a) after the patient (b) pass away
telecommunications, transportation, and (c) The doctor came (d) had
other areas, globalisation has developed very
quickly in the last few decades, resulting in 17. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
economic, social, political, and cultural underlined word.
integration on a global scale. Her parents forbade her to marry her lover.
B. Although technology has had both positive (a) refused (b) allowed
and harmful effects on human life, its (c) declined (d) prevented
negative repercussions must be addressed 18. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
appropriately.
(a) Announce (b) Cotarminous
C. Globalisation has made significant positive
(c) Ambient (d) Felicitate

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contributions to economies all across the world.
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
D. For example — Science and technology have
given word.

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businesses with a fantastic opportunity to Absurd

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expand quickly even outside of national (a) Tolerable (b) Adorable

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(a) BCDA (b) CDBA 20. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(a) Anxiety (b) Stetionery
13. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (c) Preparation (d) Voluntary

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the Comprehension:

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correct order to form a meaningful and

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In the following passage, some words have been
coherent paragraph.
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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A. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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has multiple benefits like improving thyroid
functioning and reducing blood sugar levels. The massive ransomware attack that has crippled e-
hospital services of AIIMS, Delhi, highlights the (1)
B. But remember to consult a specialist while _________ vulnerability of the country’s healthcare
deciding the dosage and duration of infrastructure, and possibly other critical IT systems,

a
continued intake. to cybercriminals. The premier public healthcare
C. It relaxes the nervous system and lowers institute (2) _________ to around 15 lakh outpatients
cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the blood, and 80,000 inpatients every year. Consequently, there

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thus making you feel calm and relaxed are fears that the attackers could sell the now force-
overall. encrypted AIIMS databases that contain (3) _________

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D. You can consume Ashwagandha powder or information of patients-including political leaders,
Ashwagandha capsules. senior administrators, and judges, and their healthcare
(a) ADBC (b) ADCB records on the Dark Web. Of course, what has

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(c) ACDB (d) DABC happened to AIIMS is hardly a local phenomenon. A
(4) _________ increase in cyberattacks on healthcare
14. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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institutes worldwide (5) _________ during the Covid
given idiom.
pandemic. The Indian healthcare sector was the
You snooze, you lose second-most targeted globally. It is clear that Indian

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(a) If you are not alert, you are likely to miss hospitals are vulnerable to cybersecurity. Government
opportunities. and hospitals need to use best practices to ward off
(b) You may lose your money if snoozing is not future crises.
stopped 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Laziness is not good blank (a)
(d) If you oversleep, you are likely to lose a job (a) increasing (b) developing
15. Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) strengthening (d) shining
word substitute for the given group of words. 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Too strong to be defeated or changed blank (b)
(a) Invincible (b) Sovereign (a) catered (b) catering
(c) Vigorous (d) Headstrong (c) caters (d) has catered

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blank (c) blank 5.
(a) personal (b) personnel (a) is witnessed
(c) political (d) public (b) has witnessed
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) was witness
blank (d) (d) has been witnessed
(a) weighty (b) massive
(c) bulk (d) grand

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (b)
17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20. (b) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (b)
25. (d)

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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
underlined word. the blank.
We lived a very frugal life during our childhood. Shakuntala Devi was born on 4th November
(a) Weary (b) Reckless 1929. In her childhood she ________to school.
(c) Severe (d) Extravagant (a) ever been (b) went never

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2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in (c) never gone (d) had never been
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the 6. Select the most appropriate option to

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correct order to form a meaningful and substitute the underlined segment in the given
coherent paragraph. sentence.

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A. In Catholic, Eastern Or thodox, Anglican,

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Oriental Orthodox and Lutheran teaching, all
of their faithful departed in heaven are
There is a charm on the midnight air which all
cannot experience.
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(b) over the midnight air
deserving of more praise or emulation.
(c) around the midnight air

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B. In religious belief, a saint is a person who is
(d) under the midnight air

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of holiness, similarity, or proximity to God. 7. Select the most appropriate idiomatic

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expression to fill in the blank.
C. The term saint, however, is used differently
depending on the setting and denomination. Anita keeps on repeating that she is innocent, but
there is ___________.
D. Some saints receive official ecclesiastical
recognition and, as a result, a public cult of (a) no rubbing of the shoulders
veneration through the process of (b) no love lost between

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canonisation in the Catholic Church or (c) no smoke without fire
glorification in the Eastern Orthodox Church. (d) no pulling up of the socks
(a) BCDA (b) CBDA 8. Select the option that expresses the given

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(c) BDAC (d) BCAD sentence in passive voice.
3. Select the option that can be used as a one- The farmers are harvesting the crops.

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word substitute for the given group of words. (a) The crops are been harvested by the farmers.
Which cannot be read. (b) The crops are being harvested by the farmers.
(a) Invisible (b) Illegible

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(c) The crops are harvested by farmers.
(c) Illiterate (d) Inaudible (d) The crops have been harvested by the

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4. Select the sentence that contains no spelling farmers.
errors. 9. Select the option that can substitute the
(a) The childrens playing in the kindergarten underlined segment with the correct idiom.

car.

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almost broke the window of the principal’s

(b) The children playing in the kindergarten

almost broke the window of the principal’s
car.
(c) The children playing in the kindergarden
allmost broke the window of the principle’s
10.
After finishing this assignment, the employees
make it a day.
(a) ring it a day
(c) stop it a day
(b) call it a day
(d) consider it a day
Parts of the following sentence have been
given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
car.
She is in an hurry to meet her brother.
(d) The childrens playing in the kindergarden
allmost broke the window of the principal’s (a) an hurry (b) to meet
car. (c) She is in (d) her brother

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underlined word in the given sentence. years.
One may accomplish many things by a little (a) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in
effort. 2019, Nupur has already been teaching there
(a) Retain (b) Miss for five years.
(c) Qualify (d) Execute (b) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in
2019, Nupur has already been teaching there
12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
for five years.
underlined word to fill in the blank.
(c) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in
While most friends persuaded him to choose the
2019, Nupur has already been teaching there
career, there were a few who_________ him from
for five years.
doing so.
(d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in
(a) evaded (b) dissuaded
2019, Nupur has already been teaching there
(c) bombarded (d) situated for five years.

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the blanks. jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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Soon after the doctor gave her the next ______ of correct order to form a meaningful and

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the medicine, the patient began to______. coherent paragraph.
(a) dose, dozed (b) dose, doze A. India has an upbeat vision of a liberal,

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
nonviolent, relatively pluralistic democracy
with non-threatening global leadership.
B. Epics from mythologies like the Mahabharata

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works like the Odyssey and Iliad and between

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coherent paragraph.

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1 and 1000 AD, India was lauded as the
A. Android began in 2003 as a project of the

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‘Golden Bird’ for its GDP, which was higher
American technology company Android Inc.,
than China at the time.
to develop an operating system for digital
cameras. C. Luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and
Rabindranath Tagore, as well as the arts of
B. In 2004, the project changed to become an
literature, music, dance, the software
operating system for smartphones.
industry, Ayurv eda, etc., generat e a

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C. Android is an operating system for cellular staggering array of soft power assets that
telephones and tablet computers. highlight India’s appeal to the world’s
D. In 2005, Android Inc. was bought by the

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population.
American search engine company Google Inc. D. With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi serving
that trformed the OS into what it is today.

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as the primary leaders, Indi are known for
(a) DCAB (b) CABD their core values of respect, harmony, and
(c) ABDC (d) BADC fraternity.

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15. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (a) CBAD (b) ABDC
(a) Perseverance (b) Preponderance (c) ACDB (d) BCDA

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Select the option that expresses the given

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sentence in active voice.
Those four pages were torn by Jack.
(a) Jack tore these four pages.
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
The professor’s lectures are very conventional and
so tedious.
(a) Idle
(c) Interesting
(b) Boring
(d) Informative
(b) Jack tears those four pages.
(c) Jack tear these four pages. 20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
highlighted word in the given sentence.
(d) Jack tore those four pages
A strong man is a mediator between divine and
17. Select the option that contains a grammatical mortal fate.
error in the underlined portion.
(a) Overjoyed (b) Lethal
When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019,
(c) Sincere (d) Delightful

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In the following passage, some words have been blank no. (b)
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most (a) buried (b) bury
appropriate option to fill in each blank. (c) burying (d) buries
We know infinitely (1)________ about the wealthy people 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most blank no. (c)
monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which (a) about (b) at
ordinary Egyptian lived have not been preserved, and
(c) off (d) on
when most people died they were (2)_______ in simple
graves. Most of our traditional sources of information 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(3)_______ the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich blank no. (d)
(4)_______ pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come (a) as (b) thus
mainly from pyramid temples. (5) ________ this does (c) like (d) such
not mean that death was the Egypti’ only 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
preoccupation. blank no. 5.

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21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Moreover (b) Yet
blank no. (a) (c) Then (d) But

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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 5. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined word. underlined phrase.
She chided her son for being impatient with the His voice gets on my nerves.
customers. (a) Makes me ill (b) Makes me sad
(a) applauded (b) scolded (c) Irritates me (d) Pierces my eardrums

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(c) rebuked (d) reproved 6. Select the option that expresses the given
2. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

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sentence in passive voice. Were the cakes being baked by them?

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The tour guide always answers the visitors’ (a) Was cakes being baked by them?
questions.

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(b) The visitors’ questions are always answered

(c) The visitors’ question was always answered

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(d) Did the cakes baked by them?
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‘disenfranchise’ in the given sentence.

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by the tour guide.
(d) The visitors’ questions are answered always
by the tour guide.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
The actress is very ______ and takes pride in her 8.
The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to
take over the reins of the government and disable
the power of the council of ministers.
(a) Reins
(c) Powers
(b) Authorised
(d) Disabled
The following sentence has been split into four

a
appearance all the time. segments. Identify the segment that contains
(a) vein (b) vain a grammatical error.
(c) vane (d) wane You should / see a oculist; / your eyes look /

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4. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in worse today.
jumbled order. Arrange the. Sentences in the (a) worse today (b) see a oculist;

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correct order to form a meaningful and (c) your eyes look (d) You should
coherent paragraph.
9. Select the option that can be used as a one-
A. According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has been

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word substitute for the given group of words.
spent to make the gymnasium fully equipped
Life history written by oneself.
with state-of-the-art fitness machines.

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(a) Autobiography (b) Autocracy
B. The Honorable Commissioner of Police
inaugurated the Gymnasium and Swimming (c) Autography (d) Autophagy

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pool and appended the management for their 10. Select the most appropriate option that can
efforts in providing such amenities to substitute the underlined segment in the given
students. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,.
C. A new indoor gymnasium and swimming pool Select ‘No substitution’.
was inaugurated at APJ International School, Honesty as well as discipline are required to
Goa. succeed in life.
D. Mr. Mercia, the Principal of the school (a) is required to succeed in life
familiarised the guests about the cost
(b) are requirement to succeed in life
incurred and the various facilities available.
(c) has required to succeed in life
(a) CBDA (b) ADBC
(d) No substitution
(c) BDCA (d) DABC

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word substitute for the given group of words. poverty, but also on Indians’ awareness of the
The murder of a large number of people from a country’s poverty for the first time in a
particular nation or ethnic group. decade.
(a) Genocide (b) Honour killing B. And, for the first time in a decade, this
update includes India’s poverty data.
(c) Geronticide (d) Mariticide
C. From 15 September 2022, a new global
12. Select the option that expresses the given poverty line has been established, with the
sentence in past tense form. World Bank revising its data in the Poverty
The methods Arunima adopts for taming the dogs and Inequality Platform on this basis.
create awe and wonder among them. D. According to Sunitha Sinha, Roy and Roy van
(a) The methods Arunima adopted for taming the der Weide of the World Bank’s Policy
dogs create awe and wonder among them. Research Working Paper, “poverty in India
(b) The methods Arunima adopted for taming the had dropped over the recent decade, although
dogs created awe and wonder among them. not as much as previously thought.”

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(c) The methods Arunima adopts for taming the (a) CBAD (b) DBAC
dogs created awe and wonder among them. (c) DBCA (d) CADB

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(d) The methods Arunima adopts for taming the

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dogs will create awe and wonder among
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Drifter
(c) Hinterland
(b) Haughty
(d) Bellweather

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jumbled order. Arrange the. Sentences in the underlined phrase.

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correct order to form a meaningful and
Though very rich, Alexander always saves for a
coherent paragraph.

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rainy day.
A. Diwali, referred to as the ‘festival of lights’,

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ushers in the winter season with joy,
shopping, presents, and a slew of new (b) Spends too much

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occasions and celebr ations, such as (c) Saves money for later
Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, (d) Accumulates less wealth
and Narak Chaturdashi. 19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises underlined word.
‘the triumph of light over darkness’. The musician gave a dismal performance of a few

a
C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed old melodies at last night’s concert.
during the Hindu month of Kartika as an (a) exhausting (b) lively
event.

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(c) melancholy (d) smart
D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali. 20. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the

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(a) ACBD (b) BACD given sentence.
(c) CDBA (d) DBCA To achieve somthing gigantic, you have to grind
14. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill for a considerable amount of time.

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in the blank. (a) considerable (b) gigantic
Please ___________more sugar to the juice so that (c) achieve (d) somthing

15.
(a) add
(c) ad

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it becomes sweeter
(b) aid
(d) aide
Select the most appropriate synonym for the
highlighted word.
His modest nature made all the difference.
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.
Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) ________
your horizons and experience different cultures.
Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of
(a) dry (b) courageous transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many
(c) horrific (d) shy ways to get around and see the world. One of the
16. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in benefits of exploring new places is the (2) ________ to
jumbled order. Arrange the. Sentences in the try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous
correct order to form a meaningful and landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people
coherent paragraph. from all walks of life. When travelling, it’s important
to (3) ________ calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and

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plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) blank number (c)
________ of travel is sustainability. By being mindful (a) localise (b) contract
of your impact on the environment and local (c) stay (d) lose
communities, you can travel in a responsible and
sustainable way. With so many (5)________, the world 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
is yours to explore. blank number (d)
(a) aspect (b) constant
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (a) (c) entirely (d) detail
(a) broaden (b) contract 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
(c) localise (d) constrict
(a) barriers (b) possibilities
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (b) (c) limitations (d) contaminants
(a) disadvantage (b) obstacle

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(c) hinderance (d) opportunity

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Answer Key

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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (b)

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9. (a) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (a)
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Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option that can (a) He was always been a grumpy man, so I
substitute the underlined words in the given never liked him and avoided his company.
sentence. (b) He was always been a grumpy man, so I
Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for never liked him and avoided his company.
him to utter a complete and blatant lie. (c) He was always been a grumpy man, so I

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(a) blasphemy (b) falsehood never liked him and avoided his company.
(c) whooper (d) perjury (d) He was always been a grumpy man, so I

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underlined word. 6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
The internationally agreed Declaration of the given word.

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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Accelerated
Modalities of Action, the so-called S.A.M.O.A
Pathway, recognises that SIDS remains a special
Intentional
(a) Unplanned
(c) Amiable
(b) Cordial
(d) Inanimate

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case for sustainable development in view of their
unique and particular vulnerabilities. 7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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(a) rare (b) imperishable
correct order to form a meaningful and

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(c) unsuitable (d) vast coherent paragraph.
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below. A. The 1995 W orld Summit for Social
While the first and the last sentences (S1 and Development had also emphasised the pivotal
S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in role of women in eradicating poverty and
between are jumbled up. Arrange the mending the social fabric.

a
sentences in the correct order to form a
B. Women are rational in approach, careful in
meaningful and coherent paragraph.
handling situations and want to do things as
S1. A moment comes best as possible.
A. long suppressed

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B. and when the soul of a nation
C. which comes but rarely in history
D. when we step out from the old to the new,
C. The Fourth World Conference of Women held
in Beijing in September 1995 had
emphasised that no enduring solution of
society’s most threatening social, economic

a
and political problems could be found
when an age ends
without the participation and empowerment
S6. finds utterance.

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of the women.
(a) CDBA (b) DCBA D. Today’s woman is a highly self-directed
(c) ABCD (d) CBAD person, alive to the sense of her dignity and
4.

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Describe how you will tell your parents that
Suraj is loved by Siva in active voice.
(a) Siva is been loving Suraj.
(b) Siva loves Suraj.
(c) Siva were loving Suraj.
8.
the importance of her functions in the private
domestic domain and the public domain of
the world of work.
(a) DBAC
(c) ABDC
(b) BCAD
(d) DBCA
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(d) Suraj loved Siva.
given word.
5. Select the option that contains a grammatical
Prohibition
error in the underlined portion.
(a) Restriction (b) Inhibition
He was always been a grumpy man so I never
liked him and avoided his company. (c) Permission (d) Direction

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9. Parts of the following sentence have been (b) Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous
given as options.. Select the option that offer by a company to work in collaboration
contains an error. with internet personnel.
My mother is a honest and well known woman (c) Manisha got overwellmed by the tremendous
in the society. offer by a company to work in collaborasion
(a) is a honest with internet personnel.
(b) in the society (d) Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendus
offer by a company to work incollaboration
(c) My mother
with internet personel
(d) and well known woman
17. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
10. Select the option that can be used as a one- given word.
word substitute for the given group of words.
Abandon
Something belonging to or surviving from an
(a) Continue (b) Shorten
earlier period
(c) Quit (d) Surrender
(a) Relic (b) Dinosaur

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18. Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that
(c) Ruin (d) Vestige
can substitute the given group of words.

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11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
The better you know someone the less you like
underlined word.

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him.
They praised her for her bravery.
(a) Familiarity breeds contempt

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(a) Defended (b) Acclaimed
(b) Save for a rainy day
(c) Assaulted (d) Rebuked

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(c) Spill the beans

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12. Select the most appropriate word segment for
(d) The elephant in the room
the underlined word in the given sentence.

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19. Select the option that can be used as a one-
Pintu has been advised to reduce smoking by his

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word substitute for the given group of words.

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family doctor.
A person who does not drink alcohol.

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(a) up down (b) lower down
(a) Teetotaller (b) Celibate
(c) cut down (d) less down
(c) Abstain (d) Vegetarian
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the given sentence. 20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
I confronted the journalist with the evidence.

a
In a soup
(a) Encountered (b) Resisted
(a) To exhibit cowardice
(c) Challenged (d) Avoided
(b) Extremely short of money

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14. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in passive voice. (c) In trouble
(d) To get nothing

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The French had regarded the scholar as a
usurper. Comprehension:
(a) The scholar was being regarded as a usurper In the following passage, some words have been

a
by the French. deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
(b) The scholar has been regarded as a usurper appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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by the French. In the 19th century, there was an industrial revolution
(c) The scholar was regarded as a usurper by the in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the (1)
_______ and went to work in big factories in cities.

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French.
Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people
(d) The scholar had been regarded as a usurper
have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner,
by the French
(2) _______environment. There are fewer jobs in ‘heavy’
15. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. industries like steel and power generation. (3) _______,
(a) Pronounciation (b) Throat there are more jobs in service industries like banking,
(c) Audible (d) Believe tourism and food delivery. Beside, modern transport
and communications have made it easier for people to
16. Identify the sentence that contains no spelling
(4) _______to work or even work from home. The result
errors.
of this revolution in the 21st century will be ‘spread
(a) Manisha got overwhelmed by the tremendous cities’ – cities are growing fast, but (5) _______, away
offer by a company to work in collaborasion from city centres and people are choosing to live 40,
with internet personnal. 50 or 60 kilometres away.

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21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Instead (b) Clearly
blank no. (a) (c) Of course (d) Nevertheless
(a) villages (b) cities 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) countries (d) colonies blank no. (d)
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) calculate (b) communicate
blank no. (b) (c) commute (d) compute
(a) greener (b) worse 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) dark (d) higher blank no. 5.
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) outwards (b) downward
blank no. (c) (c) upward (d) inward

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (c)
9.
17.
25.
(a)
(a)
(a)
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18.
(a)
(a)

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19.
(d)
(a)
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(a)
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(a)
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Prashant Sir

1. Parts of the following sentence have been 7. Select the option that expresses the given
underlined and given as options. Select the sentence in passive voice.
option that contains an error. The teacher is explaining the lesson.
I love to read certain stories from a Mahabharata. (a) The lesson is being explained by the teacher.
(a) love (b) certain (b) The lesson was explained by the teacher.

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(c) a (d) to
(c) The teacher explained the lesson.
2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(d) The lesson explained the teacher.

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underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I really don’t want to pour cold water on your theory 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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but it cannot be applied to real life situations. italicised word in the given sentence.
In most organisations there are predators who

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someone is excited about take advantage over the meek ones.

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(b) To take revenge on someone by destroying their (a) exploiters (b) supporters

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lives’ work under the pretext of bad quality (c) philanthropists (d) benefactors

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(c) To destroy someone’s written piece of work 9. Select the option that expresses the given

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(d) To give goosebumps by showing a prospect sentence in passive voice.

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3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the They are hitting the ball.

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given word. (a) The ball is hit by them.
Fragile (b) The ball is being hit by them.
(a) Firm (b) Fanatic (c) The ball is being hitten by them.
(c) Composed (d) Delicate
(d) The ball has been hit by them
4. Select the option that can be used as a one-
10. Select the option that can be used as a one-

a
word substitute for the given group of words.
word substitute for the given group of words.
Filled with fear or dread
Someone who regards the world as his country
(a) Prudent (b) Corpulent

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(c) Hysterical (d) Tremulous (a) Cosmopolitan (b) Metropolitan
5. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (c) Atheist (d) Philanthropist

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given word. 11. Select the option that can be used as a one-
Selective word substitute for the given group of words.

a
(a) Planned (b) Doubtful Burial ground consisting of graves.
(c) Careless (d) Stimulating (a) Cemetery (b) Auditorium

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6. Sentences with spelling errors are given.. (c) Sanctuary (d) Courtyard
Select the sentence with NO error. 12. Identify the option that rectifies the error in
(a) The body produces more saliva under the given sentence.

cavaties.

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fluorescent illumination which helps prewent

(b) The body produces more saliva under

fluorescent illumination which helps prevent
cavities.
(c) The body produces more saliva under
fluorescent illummination which helps
13.
In 2023, she will has been working in the
company for three years.
(a) By 2023
(c) in company
(b) since three years
(d) she will have been
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
prewent cavities. The crowd gave an exultant cheer to the football
(d) The body produces more saliva under team when they were exiting the airport.
fluorescent illummination which helps (a) disconsolate (b) rejoicing
prevent cavaties. (c) jubilant (d) elated

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the blank. 20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the the blank.
___________ of the coin. The termites were just the tip of the _________,
(a) wait (b) white but the house was near collapsing in reality.
(c) weight (d) wide (a) mountain (b) iceberg
15. Some words in the following sentence have (c) shoe (d) heel
been underlined and given as options. Comprehension:
Select the option that contains a spelling error. In the following passage, some words have been
He is an audacious entrepreneur who started his deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
own business with the bear minimum. appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(a) entrepreneur (b) audacious Can we see (1)________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we
(c) business (d) bear can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we
watch closely, we see that the ship begins to

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16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(2)________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and
the blank.
then the ship seems to sink lower and lower,

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_________ in population is a hindrance to a (3)________ we can only see the top of the ship, and
country’s growth. then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from

17.
(a) Reduce
(c) Increase

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(d) Contract
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into
an orange, and (4)________ turn the orange away from
you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)________ a ship

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does on the earth.

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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coherent paragraph. blank no. (a)

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A. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive (a) clearly (b) where

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psychological status when counteracting the

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negative impact of difficult situations.
B. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for one’s past.
C. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are many,
with one effect being pain relief.
D. It is a self-conscious, perhaps bittersweet but
(c) that

blank no. (b)

(a) disappear
(b) have disappeared
(c) having disappeared
(d) how
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
predominantly positive social emotion.
(d) being disappeared
(a) CDBA (b) ABCD
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(c) CADB (d) BDAC blank no. (c)
18. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) after (b) until

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word substitute for the given group of words.
(c) since (d) up to
Not informed about or aware of something.
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Absent (b) Oblivious

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blank no. (d)
(c) Inconscient (d) Uneducated (a) accidently (b) accordingly

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19. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) reluctantly (d) slowly
substitute the underlined words in the given
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
sentence.

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blank no. 5.
The heavy medications and strong drugs at the
(a) the same (b) alike
sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely
lifeless and unresponsive. (c) unlike (d) just as
(a) wasted (b) cadaverous

Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (a) 11. (a) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (d)
25. (d)

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Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the sentence.

given word. I worked hard so that I might success.
Memory (a) that I might successful
(a) Oblivion (b) Retrospection (b) that I might successor
(c) Impart (d) Suppress (c) that I might succeed

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2. Select the most appropriate synonym for the (d) that I may success
highlighted word. 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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This is credible information provided by the given word.
informer.

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Conceal
(a) dependable (b) detachable (a) Reveal (b) Hide

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(c) digestible (d) commendable (c) Watch (d) See

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3. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 10. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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(a) Robbust (b) Oligopoly word substitute for the given group of words.

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(c) Xylophone (d) Zenith The practice of writing dictionaries

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4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) Philology (b) Photography

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given word. (c) Anthropology (d) Lexicography

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Trivial 11. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(a) Huge (b) Significant jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(c) Light (d) Heavy correct order to form a meaningful and
5. Select the most appropriate meaning of the coherent paragraph.
given idiom. A. It is not a walker’s paradise. So walking is

a
Hard nut to crack not a fashionable pastime here.
(a) A situation that can be altered B. London is known for its hectic face, frenzied
movements, high decibels and dust kicked by
(b) A problem difficult to solve

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the speeding vehicles.
(c) To leave an effect
C. On the contrary, life in the countryside is laid
(d) To bid farewell

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back and easy paced. Unless it is raining,
6. Select the most appropriate idiom for the people set out for walk.
given underlined segment in the sentence. D. For these reasons, Max never went out for a

a
Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and walk, nor did anyone ask him to accompany.
dedication as the highest priority of a good (a) BADC (b) ADCB

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employee. (c) CADB (d) DCAB
(a) First and foremost (b) Free and easy 12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(c) Fair and square (d) Ever and anon (a) Validity (b) Submisive
7. Select the option that expresses the given (c) Kaleidoscope (d) Animation
sentence in passive voice.
13. Parts of the following sentence have been
My father is reading the newspaper. given as options.. Select the option that
(a) The newspaper was being read by my father. contains an error.
(b) The newspaper happens to be read by my My younger brother were attending a short-term
father. computer course these days.
(c) The newspaper is being read by my father. (a) a short-term computer course
(d) My father likes reading the newspaper. (b) these days
8. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) My younger brother
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(d) were attending

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jumbled order. Arrange the sentences the word substitute for the italicised group of
correct order to form a meaningful and words in the given sentence.
coherent paragraph. The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs
A. The gover nment’s recent eff orts have by laying circular arrangement of flowers.
concentrated on strengthening these ties. (a) buds (b) wreaths
B. The textile industry in India is one of the (c) posies (d) bouquets
country’s oldest, stretching back several
20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
centuries.
underlined word.
C. The textile business is immensely diverse,
I object the false claims made against me.
with hand-spun and hand-woven textiles at
one end of the spectrum and capital-intensive (a) ease (b) restore
modern mills at the other. (c) assent (d) ascertain
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw materials Comprehension:
such as cotton) and the country’s old history In the following passage some words have been deleted.

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and traditions in terms of textiles set it apart Read the passage carefully and select the most
from other sectors in the country. appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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(a) DABC (b) BCDA The civil service is an integral part of the government

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(c) ABCD (d) CBDA and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and
15. Select the option that will improve the programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________

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underlined part of the given sentence. In case of civil services is to ensure that the government is able
no improvement is needed,. Select ‘No to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective

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improvement required’ manner. Civil servants are responsi le for a wide range
The stranger stood quietly for few moments. of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of

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policies and programmes, managing budgets and
(a) For moments

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providing advice to government officials. In order to

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(b) For the few moments perform their duties effectively, civil servants must

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(c) No improvement required have a deep understanding of government processes,
(d) For a few moments as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills.
16. Select the most appropriate option that can They must also be able to communicate effectively with
substitute the underlined segment in the given a wide range of stakeholders, including government
sentence. officials, citizens and other organisations. To become
a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a

a
He described about the scenery yesterday.
rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once
(a) described about the scenary they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide
(b) describing about the scenery by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality,

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(c) described the scenery integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties.
(d) describe the scenery Despite the challenges and demands of civil service

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work, it can be a highly rewarding career path,
17. Select the option that expresses the given
providing opportunities to make a positive impact on
sentence in passive voice.
society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether

a
Sanyukta has to bake fifty-one cakes for the working in a local, state or federal government agency,
anniversary party. civil servants play a vital role in (5) _________

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(a) Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta democratic values and promoting the public good.
for the anniversary party. 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) Fifty-one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta

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blank no. (a)
for the anniversary party. (a) mandate (b) function
(c) Fifty-one cakes will be baked by Sanyukta for (c) defunct (d) recommendation
the anniversary party.
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) Fifty-one cakes had to be baken by Sanyukta blank no. (b)
for the anniversary party
(a) managing (b) escalating
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) promoting (d) developing
underlined word.
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The village fair was cancelled due to incessant
blank no. (c)
rains.
(a) technical (b) interpersonal
(a) Daily (b) Continual
(c) problem-solving (d) accounting
(c) Insistent (d) Sporadic

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blank no. (d) blank no. 5.
(a) efficiency (b) severity (a) mimicking (b) upholding
(c) activism (d) popularity (c) lacking (d) contextualising

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (c)
9. (a) 10. (d) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (a)
25. (b)

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27/07/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill (b) Playing with a sharp icicle
in the blank. (c) To be in a dangerous risky position
The children enjoyed the _________ very much. (d) Skating on ice fallen in a hailstorm
(a) fear (b) feer 7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) fere (d) fair underlined word.

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2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in A wide-ranging effort is being made to safeguard
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the lives and livelihoods by addressing the

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correct order to form a meaningful and devastating near-term socio-economic,
coherent paragraph. humanitarian, and human rights aspects of the

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A. The other half had been sued at least twice, crisis with attention to those hit the hardest.

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and Levinson found that just on the basis of (a) emerging (b) fortunate

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those conversations, she could find clear
differences between the two groups.

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B. Recently the medical researcher Wendy
8.
(c) destructive (d) flourishing
Select the word that is INCORRECTLY spelt in
the given sentence.

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Levinson recorded hundreds of conversations Traditional people are used to using a calender

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between a group of physiciand their patients. for their routine activities in rural households.

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C. The surgeons who had never been sued spent (a) Traditional (b) Calender

E b nt
more than three minutes longer with each (c) Activities (d) Households
patient than those who had been sued did.
9. Select the correct sentence in active voice
D. Roughly half of the doctors had never been sued. from the following options.
(a) ABCD (b) CABD
(a) The police hav e been called by the
(c) BDAC (d) BCAD neighbours.

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3. Select the most appropriate option that can (b) The Police said to me, “I will call the
substitute the underlined words in the given neighbours.”
sentence. (c) The neighbours have called the police.

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He did not stop until it was remarked that he was (d) The police are being called by the neighbours.
speaking at length about trivial things. 10. The following sentence has been divided into

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(a) twittering (b) writing parts. One of them may contain an error.
(c) littering (d) rambling Select the part that contains the error from the

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4. Select the nearest homonym of the given word. given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
Accept ‘No error’ as your answer.

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(a) Except (b) Accent They usually allege that there is / a delay in
(c) Expert (d) Expect procuring stationery / due to the faulty purchase
orders.

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5. Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given (a) a delay in procuring stationery
sentence. (b) No error
The question was raised for discussion before the (c) due to the faulty purchase orders
members during the assembly session. (d) They usually allege that there is
(a) came off (b) came round 11. Select the synonym of the word ‘reproduce’
(c) came out (d) came up from the sentence.
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the Many scientific researches have proved that DNA
given idiom. replicates itself in the human body and is an
enzyme based catalyst reaction.
Treading on thin ice
(a) Researches (b) Reaction
(a) Making a thin ice sculpture
(c) Proved (d) Replicates

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INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given (b) tap dance like mad
sentence. (c) dead duck
Education plays a crucal role in breaking the (d) give a song and dance
cycle of poverty and child labour.
20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(a) braking (b) edukation jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
(c) crucial (d) proverty correct order to form a meaningful and
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the coherent paragraph.
underlined word. A. In a study sponsored by World Health
I don’t like to work with people who are not Organisation and carried out by Harvard
flexible. School of Public Health, the global burden
(a) Capable (b) Malleable and injury indicated that stress diseases and
accidents are going to be the killers in 2020.
(c) Rigid (d) Open-ended
B. Road traffic accidents are going to be the
14. Select the option that expresses the given

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third largest killers.
sentence in passive voice.
C. These accidents are also an indicator of
We compelled the teacher to finish the class psycho-social stress in a fast-moving society.

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sooner.
D. The heart disease and depression - both

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(a) Finishing the class sooner was what the stress diseases - are going to rank first and
teacher was compelled to do.

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second in 2020.

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(b) The teacher finished the class compelled by us. (a) BCDA (b) ADBC

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(c) The teacher compelled us to finish the class (c) DACB (d) CBAD

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sooner.
Comprehension:

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(d) The teacher was compelled to finish the class
sooner In the following passage some words have been deleted.

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Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives

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15. Select the option that can be used as a one- given.. Select the most appropriate option for each

E b nt
word substitute for the given group of words. number.
Outer protective layer of a tree. The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-
(a) Shrub (b) Rind era shifting of education from state list to concurrent
(c) Bark (d) Peel list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42

a
the blank. Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the
A _________ is a female horse. education sector has seen far too many changes, and
most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common
(a) vixen (b) rooster

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national medical test now allows students the ease of
(c) mare (d) doe appearing for just one examination instead of multiple
17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4)

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given word. _______ to operate their own universities, schools and
Connote education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes

a
(a) Comment (b) Care
on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral
(c) Criticise (d) Convey
programmes. States are trying out clustering of

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18. The following sentence has been divided into schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in
three segments, A, B, C. One of them may English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even
contain a grammatical error.. Select the

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though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite
segment that contains the error, from the direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more
‘No error’ as your answer. important issues than locating education in the
He is not rich (A) / so he cannot afford (B) / to Constitution are at stake.
buy a expensive car (C). 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) C (b) A blank no. (a)
(c) B (d) No error (a) is (b) were
19. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase (c) had (d) have
to fill in the blank in the given sentence. 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
He is rich and famous and expects everyone to blank no. (b)
_________ on him. (a) since (b) from

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(c) for (d) as (c) flexibility (d) flexible

23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. (c) blank no. 5.
(a) reversed (b) turned (a) suddenly (b) irrevocably
(c) backed (d) returned (c) irrelevant (d) irrevocable
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. (d)
(a) suitable (b) suitability

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (b)

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9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (c)
17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (c)

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1. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) ACBD (d) ADCB
substitute the underlined segment in the given 6. Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill
sentence. in the blank.
Polyethylene terephthalate, one of the most often The driver very subtly ___________ the traffic
recycled plastics and the material used in the violation he committed.
majority of water and soda bottles, can be

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(a) ironed aside (b) ironed out
transformed into everything from polyester fabric (c) ironed in (d) ironed through
to automotive parts.

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7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
(a) may be converted jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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(b) might be placed correct order to form a meaningful and
(c) may be devaluated coherent paragraph.

2.

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(d) might be evolved

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Select the option that can be used as a one-

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word substitute for the given group of words.
A. He later tried to franchise his restaurant.
B. Colonel Harland Sanders’ real-life story of
being disappointed numerous times in his life

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A place where airplanes are kept for maintenance and still making his ambition come true late
(a) Scullery (b) Hangar in life is truly motivating.

3.
(c) Hanger

the blank.
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E b nt y
(d) Aviary
Select the most appropriate option to fill in

She could easily eat the _________ biryani by

herself.
(a) hole (b) haul
C. He began selling chicken at the age of 40, but
his dream of opening a restaurant was
repeatedly denied owing to conflicts and
wars.
D. He is a seventh-grade dropout who tried
many things in life but found them bitter.
(a) BDCA (b) BACD
(c) whole (d) hall

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4. Select the option that expresses the given (c) BDAC (d) BCDA
sentence in active voice. 8. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains

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The deer was killed by the boar.
a grammatical error.
(a) The boar was killing the deer.
It can / get extreme cold / during / the winters.

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(b) The boar was killed by the deer.
(a) get extreme cold (b) It can
(c) The boar killed the deer.
(c) the winters (d) during
(d) The deer killed the boar

a
9. Select the most appropriate synonym to
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in
substitute the underlined word.
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the

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correct order to form a meaningful and The weather forecast mentioned that there would
coherent paragraph. be a cloud burst this afternoon.
A. My grandmother always went to school with (a) sandstorm (b) snowfall

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me because the school was attached to the (c) rainstorm (d) famine
temple. 10. Select the option that expresses the given
B. When we both finished, we would be back sentence in passive voice.
together. We are organising the charity function tomorrow.
C. While the children sat in rows on either side (a) The charity function is being organised
of the verandah singing the alphabet or tomorrow.
prayer in chorus, my grandmother sat inside (b) The charity function is being organise
reading the scriptures. tomorrow.
D. The priest taught us the alphabet and the (c) The charity function is been organised
morning prayer. tomorrow.
(a) ADBC (b) ABDC (d) The charity function is organised tomorrow.

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11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the After years of working in politics, she had become
underlined word. cynical and jaded, convinced that all politiciwere
My niece is an amateur artist. I hope she becomes corrupt and that the system was rigged against
famous one day. the people.
(a) Boring (b) Decent (a) Jaded (b) Corrupt
(c) Freelancing (d) Expert (c) Convinced (d) Cynical
12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Dearth (b) Corrupt the blank.
(c) Barely (d) Acceptible Keats and Shelly were poets of the same period;
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. in other words, they were ___________.
(a) Sufficeint (b) Syrup (a) contemporaries (b) associates
(c) Superior (d) Shrubbery (c) co-writers (d) colleagues
14. Select the most appropriate option to 20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
substitute the underlined segment in the given given idiom.
Get up on the wrong side of the bed

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sentence.
The secretary to my boss is very efficient as he (a) Someone who is having a good day
(b) Go to bed or go to sleep

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not only gives him the required information and
also handles correspondence independently. (c) Destroy or ruin a plan

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(a) but also handles (d) Someone who is having a horrible day

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(b) yet also handles Comprehension:

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(c) along with also handles
(d) not also handles

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Identify the option that can be substituted as
In the following passage, some words have been
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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the correct idiom for the underlined part of Colonialism had a great impact on the lives of the
aboriginal Australiwho were eventually (1) _______ by

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the given sentence.

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My cousin sister Neetu had an aerial view of the the whites with all power and privilege. The colonisers

E b nt
trade fair from the top of the giant wheel. turned their land into rubbish pits and (2) _______ sites
(a) A bird in the gilded cage for their own betterment. The aborigines were often (3)
_______ as sub-humwith low status and dirty habits.
(b) Bird brain
The whites not only displaced the tribes off their
(c) Birds of same feather homeland but also (4) _______ the beauty and balance
(d) Bird’s eye view of the natural world. An increase in deforestation and

a
16. Identify the option that arranges the given destruction of traditional land led (5) _______ like emu,
parts in the correct order to form a meaningful eagle, and kangaroo, among many others to dwindle
and coherent paragraph. over time.

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(a) In Shakespeare’s hands, English drama 21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) that first shone forth in his early history blank number (a)

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plays (a) understood (b) caught
(c) William Shakespeare is considered as the (c) raised (d) subjugated
greatest dramatist and poet of English 22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

a
language. blank number (b)
(d) achieved a matchless brilliance (a) construction (b) dating

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(a) c,a,d,b (b) a,b,c,d (c) halting (d) recreation
(c) b,c,a,d (d) d,b,a,c 23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the blank number (c)
underlined word. (a) created (b) perceived
I have thus far sketched the events of my life, (c) received (d) led
but I have not shown how much I have depended 24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom blank number (d)
they bring to all who read, but also for that
(a) destroyed (b) climbed
knowledge which comes to others through their
eyes and their ears. (c) utilised (d) fed
(a) clarity (b) insight 25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
(c) folly (d) emotion
(a) pets (b) thugs
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (a) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (a)
25. (d)

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ALL VOCAB P ra s ha n t S ir

One Word Substitutions

S.No. One word Substitutions English Meaning Hindi Meaning
[kkus ;ksX;

h
1. A thing fit to eat Edible
2. A person who believes that laws and Anarchist vjktdrkoknh

s
governments are not necessary.
3. A place where coins, medals, or tokens Mint Vdlky

4.
are made

li r
A person who abandons religion Apostate /eZR;kxh

i
5. A person who hates and avoids other Misanthrope euq"; ls ?k`.kk djus okyk@ekuo}s"k

6.
people

g s
A person who does not believe that

n
Atheist ukfLrd

y
God or Gods exist.

t
7. A book or set of books giving information Encyclopedia Kkudks'k

E b n
about all areas of knowledge
8. Huge fire for celebration Bonfire vyko@mRlkfXu
9. A place to play games and bet on them Casino tqvk?kj
vo'; gksus okyk

a
10. Certain to happen Inevitable
11. Any female animal which feeds its young Mammal Lruik;h@vius cPpksa dks nw/ fiykus
on milk from her own body tkuoj
12.

13.
a van
h
A group of people travelling together in

s
The money paid to former wife, husband
or partner when the marriage is ended
Caravan

Alimony
dkjok¡

fuokZgO;;

14.
15.

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A person who compiles a dictionary
A detailed description of a series of real
or fictional events taking place over a
Lexicographer
Saga
'kCndks'k dh jpuk djus okyk
xkFkk] cgqr yach dgkuh

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long period of time
16. A sentimental memory of the past Nostalgia chrs oDr dh ;kn
17. A large number of fish swimming together Shoal eNfy;ksa dk lewg
18. A secret plan, made to do something Conspiracy lkft'k] "kM~;a=k
(usually wrong)
19. A person who gives help and sympathy Samaritan n;kyq] mnkj
to people who need it
20. To put off doing something, especially Procrastinate fdlh pht@dke dks Vkyuk
out of habitual carelessness or
laziness

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21. Being careful that every detail of Fastidious ftls larq"V djuk eqf'dy gks
something is correct
22. A person who draws or produces maps Cartographer uD'kkdkj
23. Animal living both on land and water. Amphibian ty vkSj Fky esa jgus okyk@mHk;pj
24. Person who betrays his own country Traitor ns'knzksgh
25. The study of evolution of mankind Anthropology ekuo dh mRifÙk ,oa mlosQ fodkl dk
vè;;u
26. Child bereaved of one or both the parents Orphan vukFk
27. Having a consistency that does not Firm Bksl
easily yield to pressure
28. Copying someone else’s work and trying Plagiarism lkfgfR;d pksjh

29.

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to submit as your own
Government governed by wealth Plutocracy ,d ,slh ljdkj tks vehjksa }kjk pyk;h
tkrh gks
30.

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A person who enjoys doing dangerous

r
things, in a way that other people may
Daredevil ,d ykijokg lkglh vkneh

i
think is stupid.
31.

g
Forsaken or neglected child who has

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no home and spends most of his/her

n
time on the streets
Waif cs?kj NksVk cPpk

32.

33.
34.
different shapes

E b n y
Capable of being bent or pulled into

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Gradual recovery of health and strength
A large cage, building, or enclosure to
keep birds
Ductile

Convalescence
Aviary
dksey] ueuh;

/hjs&/hjs LokLF; esa lq/kj

fiatjk ;k {ks=k ftlesa if{k;ksa dks j[k
tkrk gSA
35.

36.
37.
a
One who looks at the negative side of
everything

h
Waver between different opinions or actions
Someone who dishonestly pretends to
Pessimist

Vacillate
Imposter
fujk'kkoknh

Mxexkuk] lansg djuk

cgq:fi;k

38.
s
deceive under an assumed character
A person who kills somebody, especially

a
for political reasons
Assassin gR;kjk

e.Myh

r
39. A group of worshippers Congregation
40. The place that a person treats as his Domicile fuokl dk ,d izek.k tks jkT; ljdkj

P
permanent home, or lives in and has tkjh fd;k tkrk gSA
a substantial connection with
41. A big clumsy often slow-witted person Oaf x¡okj vkneh
42. Place where grains are stored Granary vUu HkaMkj
43. One who cannot hear Deaf cgjk
44. Causing or wanting to cause harm or Malevolent bZ";kZ djus okyk@}s"kh
evil to someone
45. One who believes in fate Fatalist HkkX; ij fo'okl djus okyk] HkkX;ok
46. Causing or ending in death Fatal ?kkrd] tkuysok

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47. A formal agreement between two or Pact le>kSrk

more nations or peoples
48. A person whose age is between 70 and Septuagenarian 70 o"kZ dh mez dk vkneh
79 years old
49. Willing to take risks and try new ideas Adventurous lkglh
50. To move or travel back and forth frequently Shuttle ckj&ckj vkxs ihNs ;k=kk djuk
51. Someone who lives in solitude Recluse ,dkaroklh] tks vosQys esa jgrk gks
52. One who loves mankind Philanthropist iSls }kjk t:jr eanksa dh enn djus okyk
53. A speech by an actor at the end of a play Epilogue iqLrd ;k ukVd vkfn dk varopu
54. Author’s explanatory remarks at the Preface izLrkouk
beginning of a book
55.
56.

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Never changing and therefore boring.
Kind, generous, and forgiving
Monotonous
Magnanimous
ifjorZu jfgr
n;kyq] mnkj

i
57. Enjoying or affording warm secure Snug vkjkensg dejk

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shelter or cover and opportunity for
ease and contentment
58.

g
in a readable form

s i
Changing secret and coded messages Decoding dksM (dwV) dks cnydj i<+us yk;d
cukuk@dwVkuqokn
ftls gjk;k u tk losQ

n
59. Too strong to be defeated or changed Invincible
60.
61.
62.

E b n y
Which cannot be read

t
Life history written by oneself
The murder of a large number of people
from a particular nation or ethnic group
Illegible
Autobiography
Genocide
ftls i<+k u tk losQ
vkRedFkk
fo'ks"k /eZ osQ yksxksa dh lkewfgd

ijaijk

a
63. Something belonging to or surviving from Relic
an earlier period
64. A person who does not drink alcohol Teetotaller tks 'kjkc ugha ihrk
65.
66.
h
Filled with fear or dread

s
Someone who regards the world as
his country
Hysterical
Cosmopolitan
Hk; ;k Mj ls Hkjk gqvk
tks fo'o dks viuk ns'k ekurk gks

dfczLrku

a
67. Burial ground consisting of graves Cemetery
68. Not informed about or aware of something Oblivious cs[kcj
69.
70.
71.
72.
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The practice of writing dictionaries
Circular arrangement of flowers
Outer protective layer of a tree
A place where airplanes are kept for
Lexicography
wreaths
Bark
Hangar
'kCndks'k fy[ksu dh dyk
iwQykscircular
Nky
dh O;oLFkk

og LFkku tgk¡ gokbZ tgktksa dks j[k

maintenance j[kko osQ fy, j[kk tkrk gSA

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Synonyms
S.No. Word English Meaning Hindi Meaning Synonym
1. Feeble Very weak nqcZy] detksj Weak
2. Zealous Showing great energy and enthusiasm for mRlkg iw.kZ Enthusiastic
something, especially because you feel
strongly about it
3. Hostile Aggressive or unfriendly and ready to fojks/h Unfriendly
argue or fight
4. Ready Fully prepared for what you are going to do rS;kj djuk Preparing
and able to start it immediately
5.

6.
Insidious

Abound

s h
Spreading gradually or without being noticed,
but causing serious harm
To exist in great numbers or quantities
?kkrd

fodkl] iQyuk
Harmful

Flourish
7. Moderate

i
That is neither very good, large, hot, etc.

l r
nor very bad, small, cold, etc.
lkekU; Reasonable

i
8. Matching Having the same colour, pattern, style, feyrs&tqyrs Resembling

9. Peruse

n g
etc. and therefore looking attractive together

s lkspuk
To read something, especially in a careful way Check

y
10. Yielded to produce or provide something, for example mit] eku ysuk Conceded

t
a profit, result or crop

E b n
11. Vain That does not produce the result you want csdkj Useless
12. Consent Permission to do something, especially given lgefr Assent
by somebody in authority
lko/ku

a
13. Vigilant Very careful to notice any signs of danger Cautious
or trouble
14. Interlinked To be connected with other things tqM+k gksuk Interlaced
15.
16.
Respectful
Intriguing

s h
Showing or feeling respect
Very interesting because of being unusual
or not having an obvious answer
vknjdkjh
yqHkkouk

ckrwuh
Dutiful
Interesting

a
17. Verbose Using or containing more words than Talkative
are needed

r
18. Spurious False, although seeming to be real or true udyh] tkyh Fraudulent
19. Unbiased Fair and not influenced by your own or fu"i{k Objective

P
somebody else’s opinions, desires, etc.
20. Explain To tell somebody about something in a way O;k[;k djuk Elaborate
that makes it easy to understand
21. Utilitarian Designed to be useful and practical rather mi;ksxh Useful
than attractive
22. Consequence A result of something that has happened, urhts] ifj.kke Outcome
especially an unpleasant result
23. Inevitable That you cannot avoid or prevent vo'; gksus okyk Undeniable
24. Certain Strongly believing something; having no fuf'pr Definite
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25. Degradation A situation in which somebody has lost all vi;'k_ cnukeh Degeneration
self-respect and the respect of other people
26. Benevolent Kind, helpful and generous ijksidkjh Generous
27. Eager Very interested and excited by something mRlqd Keen
that is going to happen.
28. Tedious Lasting or taking too long and not interesting Fkdkus okyk@dfBu Tiresome
29. Vendetta A long period of violence between two families iq'rSuh >xM+k Disagreement
or groups, in which people are murdered in
return for previous murders
30. Incredible Impossible or very difficult to believe vlk/kj.k Unbelievable
31. Adamant Determined not to change your mind or vVy Stubborn
to be persuaded about something
32.

33.
Authentic

Treacherous
h
Known to be real and what somebody claims
it is and not a copy

s
That cannot be trusted; intending to harm you
izkekf.kd

csoiQk_ diVh
Genuine

Disloyal
34.
35.
To sever
Scam

li
To separate or break something

r
foPNsfnr djuk
A clever and dishonest plan for making money ?kksVkyk
Ramify
Swindle
36. Apathy

g i
The feeling of not being interested in or
enthusiastic about something, or things
in general

s
mnklhurk Indifference

37.
38.

39.
40.
Diligent
Temerity

Vulnerable
Immerse
n y
Showing care and effort in your work or duties

t
Extremely confident behaviour that people

E b n
are likely to consider rude
Weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
ifjJeh
mrkoykiu

vlqjf{kr
Careful
Impudence

At risk
To involve yourself completely in something so iwjh rjg eXu gks tkuk Involve
that you give it all your attention
41.
42.
43.
Luminous
Vast
Delight a
Shining in the dark; giving out light
Extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.

h
A feeling of great pleasure
pednkj
cgqr cM+k] fo'kky
vkuan
Resplendent
Extensive
Enchant

s
44. Genial Friendly and cheerful feyulkj Cheerful
45. Absorbed Very interested in something/somebody so that rYyhu gks tkuk Soaked

a
you are not paying attention to anything else
46. Jargon Words or expressions that are used by a 'kCntky Slang

47.

48.
Fierce

Misanthropic
P rparticular profession or group of people,
and are difficult for others to understand
Angry and aggressive in a way that is
frightening
Hating and avoiding other people
mxz] owzQj

ekuo}s"kh
Aggressive

Antisocial
49. Education A process of teaching, training and learning, f'k{kk Pedagogy
especially in schools, colleges or universities,
to improve knowledge and develop skills
50. Cheered To shout loudly, in order to show support or izlUu djuk ;k gkSlyk c<+kuk
Encouraged
praise for somebody, or to encourage them
51. Genuine Real; exactly what it appears to be; not vlyh Authentic
artificial

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52. Transgression An act that goes beyond the limits of what is Hkax Violation
morally or legally acceptable
53. Mitigation A reduction in how unpleasant, serious, etc. gYdk ;k deh djuk Reduction
something is
54. Comprehensive Including all, or almost all, the items, details, O;kid Complete
facts, information, etc., that may be involved
55. Earnestly In a very serious and sincere way vkxzgiwoZd Sincerely
56. Dangerous Likely to injure or harm somebody, or to [krjukd Risky
damage or destroy something
57. Announced To tell people something officially, especially ?kksf"kr Declared
about a decision, plans, etc.
58. Crooked Not in a straight line; bent or twisted Vs<+k Twisted
59.
60.
Enervated
Exuberance
h
To make somebody feel weak and tired detksj djuk
The quality of being full of energy, excitement mYykl

s
and happiness
Weaken
Vibrancy

61.
62.
Judicious
Extol

li
Careful and sensible; showing good judgement

r
To praise somebody/something very much
le>nkj
iz'kalk djuk
Sensible
Praise
63. Committed

g i
Willing to work hard and give your time and
energy to something; believing strongly in
something

s
lefiZr Dedicated

64.

65.

66.
Gentle

Predicament

Glorify
n y
Calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and

t
careful way

E b n
A difficult or an unpleasant situation,
especially one where it is difficult to know
what to do
To make something seem better or more
n;kyq

dfBu ifjfLFkfr

iz'kalk djuk
Sympathetic

Quandary

Praise

a
important than it really is
67. Extinct No longer in existence foyqIr Vanished

h
68. Audacity Behaviour that is brave but likely to shock lkgl Courage
or offend people
69.
70.
Mortal
Modest
s
That cannot live forever and must die
Not talking much about your own abilities

a
or possessions
u'oj
uezrk

fVdkÅ
Lethal
Shy

r
71. Sustainable That can continue or be continued for Imperishable
a long time

P
72. Fragile Easily broken or damaged detksj Delicate
73. Predators An animal that kills and eats other animals f'kdkjh i'kq Exploiters
74. Credible That can be believed or trusted fo'oluh; Dependable
75. Devastating Causing a lot of damage and destroying things Hk;kud Destructive
76. Reproduce To produce something very similar to iqu% is'k djuk Replicates
something else in a different medium or
context
77. Connote To suggest a feeling, an idea, etc. as well as vfrfjDr eryc j[kuk Convey
the main meaning

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78. Cloud burst Sudden very heavy fall of rain ckny iQVuk Rainstorm
79. Wisdom The ability to make sensible decisions and cqf¼ Insight
give good advice because of the experience
and knowledge that you have

Antonyms
S.No. Word English Meaning Hindi Meaning Antonyms
1. Unders In, to or through a position that uhps Over
is below something
2. Servile Wanting too much to please pkiywl Arrogant

h
somebody and obey them
3. Callous Not caring about other people’s dBksj ân; Sympathetic

4. Compelled

lis feelings, pain or problems

To force somebody to do something; etcwj Induced

r
to make something necessary
5. Adage A well-known phrase expressing a dgkor Misconstruction

6. Optimistic

g s i
general truth about people or the world
Expecting good things to happen or vk'kkoknh Gloomy

n
something to be successful; showing

7.

8.
Staunch

Spurious
E b n y this feeling

t
Always showing strong support
in your opinions and attitude
False, although seeming to be real
or true
fu"Bkoku] oiQknkj

udyh
Unsteady

Authentic

9.

10.
Curtail

Derision

ha To limit something or make it last

for a shorter time
A strong feeling that somebody
/something is silly and not worth
de djuk

migkl
Increase

Admiration

11.
12.
Wicked
Gullible

a s considering seriously
Morally bad
Too willing to believe or accept what
nq"V
Hkksyk&Hkkyk
Virtuous
Cynical

r
other people tell you and therefore
easily tricked
cpkuk

P
13. Redeem To make somebody/something seem Forfeit
less bad
14. Lucid Clearly expressed; easy to understand Li"V vFkZ Ambiguous
15. Patriot A person who loves their country and ns'k HkDr Traitor
who is ready to defend it against an
enemy
16. Indolent Not wanting to work vkylh Active
17. At a disadvantage In a situation ishowing this feeling gkfu Privileged
which you areless likely to succeed
than others

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18. Traitor A person who betrays their friends, xn~kj] ns'k nzksgh Loyal
their country, etc.
19. Scattered Spread far apart over a wide area or fc[kjk gqvk Gathered
over a long period of time
20. Wax To seem to get gradually bigger until etcwr cuuk Wane
its full form can be seen
21. Notion An idea, a belief or an understanding fopkj Reality
of something
22. Triumph A great success, achievement thr] liQyrk Defeat
or victory
23. Obtuse Slow or unwilling to understand eancqf¼ Astute

24.
25.
Filthy
Sophisticated

s h
something
Very dirty and unpleasant
Clever and complicated in the way
xank
izxfr'khy] foosdh
Clean
Primitive

26. Effervescent

li that it works or is presented

r
Excited, enthusiastic and full of energy mÙksftr Subdued
27. Uncomfortable

g i
Not letting you feel physically
comfortable; unpleasant to wear,

s
sit on, etc.
vlqfo/ktud Easeful

28.

29.
Eloquent

Disgrace
n
E b n y
Able to use language and express

t
your opinions well, especially when
you are speaking
The loss of other people’s respect and
approval because of the bad way
Hkkoiw.kZ

vieku
Impotent

Honour

a
somebody has behaved
30. Frugal Using only as much money or food fdiQk;rh Extravagant

h
as is necessary
31. Divergence The process or fact of separating fopyu@fNrjko Convergence

32. Lonely

a sor becoming different

Unhappy because you have no friends
or people to talk to
vosQyk Crowded

r
33. Seldom Not often dHkh&dHkh Frequently
34. Plight A difficult and sad situation fLFkfr] gkyr Advantage
35.

36.
37.
Blooming

Heavy
Calm down
P A mild swear word, used to emphasize iQyuk&iwQyuk] fodflrFading
a comment or a statement, especially
an angry one
Weighing a lot
To become or make somebody
Hkkjh
rlYyh nsuk
Light
Agitate
/something/yourself become calm
38. Delegate To givbe (control, responsibility, lkSai nsuk Retain
authority, etc.) to someone of people and
vote and make decisions for them

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39. Transient Continuing for only a short time {kf.kd] vLFkk;h Permanent
40. Innate That you have when you are born tUetkr] LoHkkfod Learned
41. Absurd Extremely silly; not logical and sensible csrqdk Realistic
42. Clandestine Done secretly or kept secret xqIr Known
43. Randomly Without somebody deciding in advance va/k/qa/ rjhosQ ls Systematically
what is going to happen and without
any regular pattern
44. Brisk Quick; busy rst] iqQrhZyk Slow
45. Partial Not complete or whole i{kikriw.kZ Unbiased
46. Trivial Not important or serious; not worth ekewyh] rqPN Significant
considering
47. Abate

s h
To become less intense or severe; to make
something less intense or severe
de gksuk

LohÑr] ekU;
Increase

i
48. Accepted Generally believed to be correct Rejected
NksM+ nsuk

l
49. Abandoned Left and no longer wanted, used or Kept

50. Nefarious

g
needed

ir
Criminal; extremely bad nq"V] ikih Pious

s
51. Above In a higher place Åij Below

n
52. Encouraged Inspire with confidence; give hope or izksRlkfgr Discouraged

53.
54.
55.
Meticulous
Sluggish
Less
E b n y
courage to

t
Very careful and precise
Slow-moving or inactive
A smaller amount or quantity of
something
vfr lko/ku
lqLr
de] U;wu
Careless
Active
Umpteen

56.
57.
Violent
Nervous
a
Ferocious
A feeling or reaction) resulting from

h
anxiety or anticipation
fgald
?kcjk;k gqvk

Li"V
Gentle
Courageous

s
58. Evident Plain or clear to the sight or Hidden
understanding
59. Hinder To cause obstruction jksduk] ck/k igaqpkuk Aid
60.
61.
Unsure
Perseverance

r a Not certain or having doubts

Continued effort to do or achieve
something
vfuf'pr
n`<+rk
Certain
Irresolution

62.

63.

64.
Modest

Acquitted

Arrival
P Continued effort to do or achieve
something
A person or persons who have
been declared not guilty of a crime
The act of coming to a place
uez

foeqDr

vkxeu
Conceited

Convicted

Departure
65. Messy Marked by confusion, disorder vLr O;Lr Organised
66. Definite Fixed and unlikely to change; certain fuf'pr Vague
67. Rowdy Who behaves in a rough disorderly minzoh Compliant
fashion

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68. Probably Almost certainly 'kk;n Definitely

69. Expensive Costing a lot of money egaxk Cheap
70. Lament A profound or demonstrative foyki Celebrate
expression of sorrow
71. Yell To cry out or speak with a strong, fpYykuk Whisper
loud, clear sound; shout:
72. Clear Easy to see Li"V Opaque
73. Veteran A person who has very long vuqHkoh Novice
experience of a particular job or
activity
74. Waned To become gradually weaker or less ?kVuk Grew

h
important
75. Fetish A strong and unusual need or yyd] ykylk Indifference

76. Sweet

lis desire for something

Containing, or tasting as if it contains, ehBk] e/qj Bitter

r
a lot of sugar
xank

i
77. Disheveled Very untidy Tidy
78.
79.
Rectify
Complaint

n g To improve/make amends

s
Expression of grief, pain, or
lq/kjuk
f'kdk;r
Worsen
Praise

y
dissatisfaction

t
80. Camouflage To conceal or disguise in order to Nykoj.k Reveal

E b n
prevent detection/recognition.
81. Compulsory That must be done; necessary vfuok;Z Voluntary
by law or a rule
ÅcM+] [kkcM+

a
82. Bumpy Not flat or smooth Steady
83. Superficial Not studying or thinking about Li"V Profound
something in a deep or complete way
84.
85.
86.
Joyous
Grow
Forbade

s h
Very happy or full of joy
To increase in size or amount
To not allow something
vkuafnr
vkxs c<+uk
euk djuk
Melancholic
Shrink
Allowed

a
87. Absurd Not at all logical or sensible; ridiculous csrqdk Sensible
88. Frugal Absence of luxury and simplicity fdiQk;rh Extravagant

89.
90.

91.
Accomplish
Persuaded

Tedious P r of lifestyle
To bring to its goal or conclusion
To cause people to do or believe
something
Marked by monotony or tedium;
iwjk djuk
jkt+h djuk

mckÅ
Miss
Dissuaded

Interesting
long and tiresome
92. Chided To criticize adversely MkaVuk Applauded
93. Disenfranchise To deprive of a franchise, of a legal csn[ky Authorised
right, or of some privilege
94. Dismal Causing or showing sadness; fujk'kktud Lively
depressing

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95. Intentional Done deliberately; intended tku cw>dj fd;k x;k Unplanned
96. Prohibition The act or practice of forbidding jksd@fu"ks/ Permission
something by law
97. Praised To commend iz'kalk Rebuked
98. Confronted To face in hostility or defiance; oppose lkeuk Avoided
99. Abandon To leave NksM+ nsuk Continue
100. Selective Being careful about what or who p;ukRed Careless
you choose
101. Exultant Very happy mYyflr] izlUu Disconsolate
102. Memory A particular act of recall or recollection ;knn'r Oblivion
103. Trivial Of little importance ekewyh Skilful
104. Conceal To prevent something from being fNikuk Reveal

h
seen or known about
105. Incessant Never stopping yxkrkj Sporadic
106.
107.
Object
Flexible

lis To oppose
Able to bend or move easily
fojks/ djuk
yphyk
Assent
Rigid

r
without breaking
108. Amateur A person who does something for 'kkSdhu O;fDr Expert

109. Naïve

g s i
enjoyment, not money
Marked by honest simplicity : artless fu"diV Cynical

S.No. Idioms
1.
2.
Lily-livered
n
E b n y
Tied herself up in knots
t Not brave
Idiom & Phrase
English Meaning

Become very confused when you are

Hindi Meaning
tks lkglh u gks
le>krs le; confuse gks tkuk

a
trying to explain something
3. To kick the bucket To die ej tkuk

h
4. Miss the boat Missing a good opportunity ,d vPNk ekSdk pwduk
5. In a pink A state of good-health LokLF; osQ pje ij gksuk
6.
7.
8.
A hard nut to crack

a s
Turning over a new leaf
In a nutshell
A person or thing the is difficult to deal with
Start to behave in a more responsible way
In brief
ftldks djuk ;k le>uk dfBu gks
ftEesnkh ls dk;Z djuk
la{ksi esa
9.
10.
11.

12.
To bell the cat
Sharp practice

P r
Made a big fuss about a
small problem
Keep someone at arm’s
To face risk
Dishonesty
A storm in a teacup

Avoid becoming friendly with someone

tksf[ke lkeuk djuk
csbZekuh
NksVh lh leL;k dks ysdj cM+k
gaxkek [kM+k dj nsuk
fdlh ls nksLrh djus ls cpuk
length
13. Rule the roost To be in charge eqf[k;k gksuk
14. Scrape the barrel To be forced to use one's last and fdlh rjg dke pykuk
weakest resource
15. A dime a dozen Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen ftls [kkstuk ;k ikuk vklku gks
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16. Beat about the bush To avoid giving a definite answer or position b/j&m/j dh ckrs djuk
17. To prime the pump Encourage the growth or action of something’ iSlk yxkdj m|ksx dks c<+kuk
18. Back against the wall Be in a difficult situation from where cgqr liQy gksuk
escape is difficult
19. Walking on air To feel extremely excited or happy cgqr [kq'k gksuk
20. Walking into the lion’s den To deliberately place yourself in a dangerous [kqn dks tku cq> dj [krjs
esa
or diffiult situation Mkyuk
21. Walking on eggshells To be very careful about something fdlh pht dks ysdj cgqr lko/ku
gksuk
22. Waiting in the wings To wait for an opportunity to take action, viuh ckjh dk bartkj djuk
especially to take over

h
23. Bad iron Bad luck [kjkc fdLer
24. By the skin of your teeth Just barely cky&cky cpuk
25.
26.

i
It turns out to be a

l s
Through thick and thin In good times and in bad times
Has a good effect even though at first
lq[k nq[k esa
nq[k osQ Hksl esa lq[k

r
blessing in disguise. it seemed it would be bad
vfuf'pr gksuk

i
27. To be in two minds To be uncertain

g
28. Falling foul of Quarrelling with >xM+uk

s
29. Get into a scrape Involved in a problem fdlh leL;k esa 'kkfey gksuk

n
Hkk"k.k{kerk

y
30. Gift of the gab Fluency of speech
fdlh pht dks t:jr ls T;knk

t
31. Blow something out of Behave as if something that has happened

E b n
(all) proportion is much worse than it really is important show djuk
32. Saxophone Trumpet rqjgh
33. To go to the dogs To become worse cnrj gks tkuk
ijs'kkuh esa gksuk

a
34. In trouble Up the creek
35. Go back to the drawing Start over u;s fljs ls 'kq: djuk ;k 'kq: ls
board djuk
36.
37.
38.
On the ball
As swift as an eagle
Jumped the gun

s h Doing a job in a quick and competent manner

Moving or able to move quickly
Very excited
dke dks rsth ls djuk
phy dh rjg rst
cgqr mRlkfgr gksuk

a
39. Tested the waters To try something out fLFkfr dks Hkk¡iuk
40. Shook a leg To make haste tYnh djuk
41.

42.
43.
P r
To face the music

Stir up a hornets’ nest

It is raining cats and
dogs means
To bear the negative consequences of wrongful
actions
Provoke trouble
It is raining very heavily
fd;s dk ifj.kke Hkqxruk

leL;k [kM+h djuk

cgqr rst ckfj'k gksuk

44. Taking a bull by the horns To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct lkgliwoZd eqlhcrksa dk lkeuk djuk
or confident way
45. Stopped working Called it a day can djuk
46. Once in a blue moon Very rare cgqr gh de
47. Under the cloud The driver was under suspicion after 'kd gksuk
the police found blood on his car

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48. Bad blood Bitter relations vkilh nq'euh

49. A perfect storm The worst possible situation lcls [kjkc fLFkfr
50. I am more powerful than They caught a tartar [kqn ls cM+k fdlh nsuk
dks
challenge what they
51. Completely obsolete As dead as a doornail ,d ne eqnsZ dh rjg
52. Hit the jackpot Gaining a big success cM+h liQyrk feyuk
53. Cut corners He cut corners on his homework and xyr rjhdk viukuk
got a bad grade
54. True personality True colours okLrfod pfj=k
55. Bolt from the blue Occurred without a warning vpkud oqQN ?kfVr gksuk
56. Take it with a grain of salt Not to take things seriously lansg djuk
nq[k osQ os'k esa lq[k

h
57. Blessing in disguise Good luck
58. Pass the buck Blaming another person viuh xyrh fdlh vkSj ds flj ij

s
Fkksiuk

i
59. Speaks his mind To be candid/to express one's opinion frankly viuh Hkkouk,a O;Dr djuk
fopkjeXu gksuk

l r
60. Chewing the cud Contemplating
61. Apple pie order In perfect order lgh Øe esa
62.
63.
A pipe dream

g
At cross purposes

s i An unreal hope on your part

Disagreeing with each other’s ideas
dYiuk djuk
,d nwljs osQ fopkjksa ls lger

n
gksuk
64.
65.
66.

67.
By the ear

E b n
Out of the blue
You snooze, you losey t
No rubbing of the shoulders
By improvisation
Unexpectedly
If you are not alert, you are likely to miss
opportunities
To meet and spend time with people
;qfDr (tqxkM+) yxkuk
vizR;kf'kr :i ls
lko/kuh (rRijrk) dh deh ls
dksbZ ekSdk [kks nsuk
esy tksy j[kuk
68.

69.
No love lost between

No smoke without fire

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27/06/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) Aravind said his teacher was be corrected the
given idiom. answer sheets.
He brought his servant to book for breaking the (b) Aravind said that his teacher is being
beautiful showpiece. correcting the answer sheets.
(a) Scolded his servant (c) Aravind said that his teacher was correcting

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(b) Relieved his servant
(c) Rewarded his servant
the answer sheets.
(d) Aravind said that teacher is corrected the
answer sheets.

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(d) Sent his servant away
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2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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given idiom.
The wide variety of shared and different personal

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and group characteristics among human beings
(a) Not as easy as it appears to be (a) Diversity

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(b) Not as moderate as it appears to be
(c) Not as restricted as it appears to be
(b) Viscosity
(c) Community

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(d) Not as difficult as it appears to be (d) Intensity
3. Select the correct spelling of the underlined 8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
word from the options. given idiom.
She is the most underated cricketer in the To show a clean pair of heels
country. (a) To clean shoes fast

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(a) underateed
(c) undderated

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(b) underatted
(d) underrated
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of 9.
(b) Show clean shoes
(c) Show clean feet
(d) To run fast
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate

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words in the given sentence. word that can be used here based on the given
Adversity always presents opportunities for the context.

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examination of one's own conscious thoughts and We as human beings usually tend to forget that
feelings. life itself is an accumulated process of _________.

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(a) introspection (b) judgement (a) learning (b) recalling
(c) evaluation (d) cognition (c) remembering (d) testing

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5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the 10. Parts of the following sentence have been
underlined word in the following sentence. underlined and given as options. Select the
Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for option that contains a spelling error.
sustainable development’. In the unscientific age or community, there are
(a) brief (b) maintainable official repositories of wisdom, such as Egyptian
preists and Tibetan Lamas.
(c) temporary (d) unsuitable
(a) repositories
6. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in indirect speech. (b) Egyptian
Aravind said, “My teacher is correcting the (c) unscientific
answer sheets.” (d) preists

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11. S elect th e idiom th at gives the most is required by the body to transport oxygen to its various
appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase parts. Iron (4) ______ can lead to anaemia, fatigue, brain fog
in the following sentence. and tiredness. A study by the Journal of Agricultural and
Food Chemistry says that sulphur compounds in onion and
‘Honesty is the best policy’ does not remain valid garlic help in the absorption of iron and zinc from chickpeas.
in the present times of corruption and greed. The combination is a hit with teenagers who need to be (5)
(a) Go through thick and thin _______ about getting iron in their diet. A quick way to
(b) Put up prepare this power food is to make a chickpea salad with
chopped onions, chaat masala and cilantro.
(c) Keep pace with
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank
(d) Hold good number 1.
12. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) thriving (b) rich
the blank.
(c) flourishing (d) prosperous
You must _____________ what you cannot cure.
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) embracing (b) endure

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blank number 2.
(c) state (d) take (a) spike (b) magnify

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13. Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) intensify (d) increase
underlined word in the given sentence.

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18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Precious stones are expensive because they are
blank number 3.

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not common.
(a) Abundant
(c) Natural

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(b) Rare

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(d) Extinct
19.
(a) wield
(c) handle
(b) apply
(d) use
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14. Choose the correct spelling of the underlined
word in the given sentence. blank number 4.

(a) expedition
(b) expedetion n
(c) exhipidition
(d) ixpedition
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We are going on a hiking expidition.

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20.
(a) deficiency
(c) lack
(b) inadequacy
(d) drought
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
(a) vibrant (b) diligent
(c) swamped (d) immersed

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15. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice. Comprehension (21-25):
The manager was being scolded by Rushikesh. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

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(a) Rushikesh was scolding the manager.
(b) Rushikesh scolded the manager.
(c) Rushikesh has been scolding the manager.
(d) Rushikesh will be scolding the manager.
“For me, trees have always been the most penetrating
preachers. I revere them when they live in tribes and families,
in forests and groves. And even more I revere them when
they stand alone. They are like lonely persons. Not like
hermits who have stolen away out of some weakness, but

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Comprehension (16-20): like great, solitary men, like Beethoven and Nietzsche. In
their highest boughs the world rustles, their roots rest in

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted.
infinity; but they do not lose themselves there, they struggle
Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate
with all the force of their lives for one thing only: to fulfil
option to fill in each blank.
themselves according to their own laws, to build up their own

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Power foods are foods that provide (1) _______ levels of
form, to represent themselves. Nothing is holier, nothing is
nutrients like fibre, potassium and minerals. With people
more exemplary than a beautiful, strong tree. When a tree
becoming increasingly health conscious today, a lot of fitness
is cut down and reveals its naked death-wound to the sun,
trainers encourage their clients to include these foods in their
one can read its whole history in the luminous, inscribed
daily diet to (2) ________ muscle development. There are
disk of its trunk: in the rings of its years, its scars, all the
various ways of incorporating power foods in your daily diet.
Of course, the key to enjoying power foods is proper struggle, all the suffering, all the sickness, all the happiness
preparation of these foods, the (3) _______ of season-fresh and prosperity stand truly written, the narrow years and the
foods and identifying your choice of flavour among power luxurious years, the attacks withstood, the storms endured.
foods. Some of the recommended power food combinations And every young farm-boy knows that the hardest and
are those that are prepared in our kitchens on a regular noblest wood has the narrowest rings, that high on the
basis. Take for instance, the combination of chickpeas and mountains and in continuing danger the most indestructible,
onions. This combination is a powerful source of iron which the strongest, the ideal trees grow.”

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21. Where can one read the complete history of a (a) Holier
tree? (b) Penetrating
(a) On its leaves in sunny days (c) Luminous
(b) On its branches when it is full-grown (d) Exemplary
(c) On its skin when it is counted 24. Wh ich of the following labels is most
(d) On its trunk when it is cut down appropriate for the author of the given
22. Where does the world rustle, according to the passage?
given passage? (a) Arrogant theorist
(a) Around the trunk of trees (b) Nostalgic dreamer
(b) Over the forest in the sunny days (c) Environment enthusiast
(c) In the highest boughs of trees (d) Social activist
(d) In the deepest roots of trees 25. What is the tone of the speaker?

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23. Select the most suitable word given in the (a) Emotional (b) Apathetic
passage that means ‘very good and perfect’. (c) Vituperative (d) Sarcastic

1. (a) 2. (a)

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17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (d) 24. (c)
25. (a)

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27/06/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 6. Choose the option which means the same as
the blank. the underlined segment.
The streets are empty today as ______ a holiday. His deep study of the case uncovered more
(a) was (b) its problems.
(c) it’s (d) is (a) opened a Pandora’s box
2.

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Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.

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Paddy is grown by the farmers of this village.
(b) opened the fire on
(c) opened conversation
(d) opened a season on

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(a) The farmers of this village grew paddy.

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(b) The farmers of this village have grown paddy.
7. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined group of
words in the given sentence.

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(c) The farmers of this village grow paddy.

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He was severe in his manner, due to his rigidly
(d) The farmers of this village had grown paddy
puritanical outlook.

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(a) austere (b) faithful

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(c) precise (d) authentic
There is a/an abundance of fertile soil and

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magnificent grazing land. 8. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word from
the options given.
(a) dearth (b) plenitude
(a) Bangel (b) Angle
(c) adequacy (d) plethora
(c) Angel (d) Bagel
4. Choose the correct spelling of the underlined

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word in the given sentence. 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word ‘Unworthy’ from the given sentence.
The world is governed by several elemenyts.
Unethical behaviour like saying mean or nasty

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(a) elyments (b) elements
things is intolerable to a noble person
(c) aliments (d) eliments
(a) Intolerable (b) Noble

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5. Identify the sentence that contains no spelling
(c) Nasty (d) Unethical
errors.
10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(a) An Ethi cal Hacker i dentifie s so ftware
the blank.
vulanerabilities so that business owners may
Although the jury system is fundamentally

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adress them before a baleful hacker uncovers
them. ________, no one has ever come up with a better
one.
(b) An Ethickal Hacker identifies software

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vulnerabilities so that bussiness owners may (a) sorted (b) appealing
address th em before a bale ful hacker (c) flawless (d) flawed
uncovers them. 11. Identify the idiom that best expresses the
(c) An Ethi cal Hacker i dentifie s so ftware meaning of the underlined group of words.
vulnerabilities so that business owners may He is in a very bad situation after being caught
address th em before a bale ful hacker with drugs at school.
uncovers them.
(a) Last resort
(d) An Ethickal Hacker identifies software
(b) In dire straits
vulanerabilities so that business owners may
adress them before a baleful hacker uncovers (c) Square an account
them. (d) At cross purposes

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12. Select the option that can be used as a one- 17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
word substitute for the given group of words. blank number 2.
A floating container anchored to the sea bottom, (a) influence (b) increase
so used for directing ships and warning them of (c) apply (d) multiply
possible danger 18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Buoy (b) Deck blank number 3.
(c) Cabin (d) Channel (a) must (b) ought
13. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (c) can (d) to
u nderlined idiom/ph rase in th e given 19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
sentence. blank number 4.
Henry said he would help with the rent, but he (a) able (b) consistent
left me in the lurch. (c) oblige (d) brave
(a) To comfort someone 20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) To desert someone blank number 5.

(d) To blame someone

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(c) To impersonate someone

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(a) incur
(c) reflect
Comprehension (21-25):
(b) proceed
(d) drag

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My neighbour has decided to join the air force. A sparrow is a small bird which is found throughout

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the world. There are many different species of

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(a) Made up his mind
sparrows. Sparrows are only about four to six inches
(b) Made a clean sweep

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in length. Many people appreciate their beautiful song.
(c) Made a fuss Sparrows prefer to build their nests in low places,

sentence.
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(d) Made his own way

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15. Select the correct direct narration of the given

Prem said that he had been listening to music

for an hour.
(a) Prem said, “I have been listening to music for
usually on the ground, clumps of grass, low trees and
low bushes. In cities they build their nests in building
nooks or holes. They rarely build their nests in high
places. They build their nests out of twigs, grasses and
plant fibres. Their nests are usually small and well-
built structures. Female sparrows lay four to six eggs
at a time. The eggs are white with reddish brown spots.

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an hour.” They hatch between eleven to fourteen days. Both the
(b) Prem said, “He has listening to music for an male and female parents care for the young. Insects
hour.” are fed to the young after hatching. The large feet of

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the sparrows are used for scratching seeds. Adult
(c) Prem said, “He has be listened to music for sparrows mainly eat seeds. Sparrows can be found
an hour.”

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almost everywhere, where there are humans. Many
(d) Prem said, “I had listened to music for an people throughout the world enjoy these delightful
hour.” birds.

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Comprehension (16-20): The sparrows are some of the few birds that engage in
In the following passage, some words have been dust bathing. Sparrows first scratch a hole in the

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appropriate option to fill in each blank. sand over their bodies with flicks of their wings. They
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All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are bathing is similar to dust bathing, with the sparrow
directly or indirectly (1)________. Individual coping
standing in shallow water and flicking water over its
qualities (2)________ the behaviour of stressful drivers.
back with its wings, also ducking its head under the
Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond
water. Both activities are social, with up to a hundred
their control, drivers (3)_________ learn to be patient. birds participating at once, and is followed by preening
On the road, we must be (4)_________ to control our and sometimes group singing.
own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely
to (5)_________ more traffic offences. 21. What is the structure of the passage?
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Compare and Contrast
blank number 1. (b) Cause and Effect
(a) involves (b) involving (c) Process Writing
(c) involve (d) involved (d) Problems and Solution

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22. What is the central theme of the passage? (d) Sparrows are good
(a) About the food eaten by sparrows 24. What is the tone of the passage?
(b) About the lifestyle of sparrows (a) Biased (b) Speculative
(c) About the nest-building style of sparrows (c) Descriptive (d) Apologetic
(d) About the bathing style of sparrows 25. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
23. How can one describe sparrows? given word.
(a) Sparrows are loving Everywhere
(b) Sparrows are good parents (a) Little (b) Somewhere
(c) Sparrows are found everywhere (c) Rare (d) Nowhere
Answer Key
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a)
9. (b) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (d)

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27/06/2023 Shift-3
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1. The following sentence has been split into four 6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
segments. Identify the segment that contains given word.
a grammatical error. Instant
We must / take care / of one other / in times of (a) Immediate (b) Precise
crisis.
(c) Anticipated (d) Gradual

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(a) take care (b) in times of crisis
7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) We must (d) of one other
underlined word.

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2. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in direct speech. The old man was not only infirm but also blind

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and was unable to move around by himself.
Bibiya asked the doctor if she could get the

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discharge in the morning.
(a) Bibiya asked the doctor, “Can I get the (c) Anaemic (d) Hospitable

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discharge in the morning?”
(b) Bibiya asked the doctor, “How can I get the

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discharge in the morning?”
8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
I don’t buy it

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(c) Bibiya asked the doctor, “Could I have got the
discharge in the morning?”

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(d) Bibiya asked the doctor, “If I can get the
discharge in the morning?”
Select the option that will improve the
underlined part of the given sentence. 9.
(a) Purchasing should be controlled
(b) Only good decisions can be agreed on
(c) I am not convinced
(d) I do not like to buy
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.

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It is wrong to make accusations without will have
any proof. Plastic pollution is _________ the oceans’
ecosystem, but humanity doesn’t take serious
(a) without has any proof

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action against it.
(b) without being have any proof
(a) deciding (b) aiming
(c) without to be have any proof

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(c) making (d) affecting
(d) without having any proof
10. Select the most appropriate antonym of the
4. Select the option that can be used as a one-
given word.

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word substitute for the given group of words.
Social organisation where males are heads of Keen

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(a) Matriarchy (b) Patriarchy (b) Accurate

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(c) Polygamy (d) Hierarchy (c) Perceptive
5. Select the option that expresses the given (d) Subtle
sentence in passive voice. 11. Parts of the following sentence have been
He ordered the police to pursue the robber and underlined and given as options. Select the
his gang. option that contains a spelling error.
(a) The police were ordered to pursue the robber How simple for the English businesman to word
and his gang. a cable that would be intelligible to Italian,
(b) Order the police to pursue the robber gang. Turkish and Chinese firms? If statesmen could
(c) Pursue the robber and gang were the orders discuss directly and accurately the problems.
by police. (a) statesmen (b) intelligible
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12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given word from the following sentence. blank number 2.
Artificial (a) admiration (b) contempt
My uncle, who is a native of Australia, is a logical (c) acceptance (d) affectation
thinker and says that natural and unnatural 18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
stones both look beautiful in gold jewellery. blank number 3.
(a) Unnatural (b) Native
(a) collections (b) humans
(c) Natural (d) Logical
(c) trash (d) environment
13. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
the blank number 4.
Every cloud has a ______ lining.
(a) corruption (b) recycling
(a) diffused (b) silver
(c) recollecting (d) sale
(c) blue (d) grey

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14. Parts of the following sentence have been blank number 5.
underlined and given as options. Select the

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(a) beam (b) bunch
option that contains a spelling error.
(c) group (d) piece

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rejection or compresion in order to understand. Comprehension (21-25):

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(a) compresion
(c) selection

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Select the option that expresses the given
Read the given passage and answer the questions that
follow.
Virtual learning refers to an environment where

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instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This

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Liam asked if we could proceed with the award
instruction can take place either in a self-paced
ceremony.

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(asynchronous) environment or in a real-time
(a) Liam said, “Can we proceed with the award (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons
ceremony?” why people choose virtual learning over instruction in
(b) Liam said, “Will we proceed with the award a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of
ceremony?” virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-
time workers who would like to continue their

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(c) Liam said, “Should we proceed with the award
ceremony?” education or cannot attend in person classes.
(d) Liam said, “Could we please proceed with the The virtual learning environment is also a good choice

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award ceremony?” for people who enjoy self-learning. Some virtual
Comprehension (16-20): learning options have classes to attend at scheduled

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times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace.
In the following passage, some words have been
With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning

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appropriate option to fill in each blank.
while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans
Virtual learning gives students access to coursework

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(1)___________ nature, reflecting the tremendous value
they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water from anywhere, at any time, making learning super
indicates (2)______________ for nature's complexities, convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an

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displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying.
annihilation of humanity and the (3)___________. The Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses
finest example is the (4)__________ of bottled water, are associated with higher retention rates and
which is the commercialisation of natural resources. graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State
Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous University found that students taking virtual classes
image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and benefit from increased access and cost savings of as
green plastic around its neck. much as 50 percent.
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 21. What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
blank number 1. word ‘autonomy’ from the passage?
(a) commodify (b) satisfy (a) Dependence (b) Preference
(c) glorify (d) beautify (c) Liberty (d) Availability

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22. What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 24. Which of the following most accurately states
word ‘retention’ from the passage? the central idea of the passage?
(a) Perception (b) Preventive (a) Self-paced learning
(c) Retaining (d) Relinquishment (b) Flexible learning environment
23. Which of the following options represent the (c) Guided learning environment
structure of the passage? (d) Virtual learning and its advantages
(a) Compare and Contrast 25. Which of the following is the best description
(b) Chronological of the tone of the passage?
(c) Descriptive (a) Biased (b) Technical
(d) Spatial (c) Cynical (d) Dogmatic

Answer Key
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27/06/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (b) The inspector told his subordinates that they
given idiom. can have a thorough search before opening
On cloud nine the room.
(a) To be extremely cautious (c) The inspector told his subordinates that they
will had a thorough search before opening the
(b) To be extremely happy

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room.
(c) To be extremely shaky (d) The inspector told his subordinates that they

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(d) To be extremely sad would have a thorough search before opening
2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the the room.
given word.
Prudent

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sentence in reported speech.

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3. Select the most appropriate option that can

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The rebels laid up their arms. (c) The teacher ordered that she had started the
fight.
(a) laid down (b) laid out
(d) The teacher said that she has started the
(c) laid on (d) laid by fight.
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 8. Select the option that can be used as a one-

a
the blank. word substitute for the underlined group of
___________ UK government continually reiterates words in the given sentence.
its commitment to halting the brain drain. The war resulted in ruthless killing of many

5.
(a) The
(c) An

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(d) Any
The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains 9.
people.
(a) sacrilege
(c) carnage
(b) fratricide
(d) murder
Select the option that expresses the given

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a grammatical error. sentence in passive voice.
I caught / a white cat / rustling / beneath my

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The storm destroyed the entire village.
room.
(a) The entire village was destroyed by the storm.
(a) a white cat

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(b) The storm was destroying the entire village.
(b) I caught (c) The village was being destroyed entirely by
(c) rustling the storm.
(d) beneath my room. (d) The village was entirely destroyed by the
6. Select the option that expresses the given storm.
sentence in reported speech. 10. Select the most appropriate synonym for the
"We will have a thorough search before opening highlighted word.
the room,” the inspector told his subordinates. The hapless incident was a result of sheer
(a) The inspector told his subordinates that they negligence by the authorities.
would be having a thorough search before (a) joyful (b) triumphant
opening the room. (c) ill- fated (d) grateful

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11. Select the most appropriate option to 17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given blank no.2.
sentence. (a) concealing (b) disseminating
She has gained a lot of fame but still she is very (c) pouring (d) assembling
realistic and sensible.
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) down to earth (b) down to it blank no. 3.
(c) down to bottom (d) down to drown (a) same (b) myriad
12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) clear (d) absolute
(a) Publicly (b) Punctual 19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Protien (d) Pursuit blank no. 4.
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (a) through (b) as
given word.
(c) about (d) in
Hasten
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Triumph (b) Spooky

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blank no. 5.
(c) Present (d) Dawdle (a) have being (b) have been

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14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) have be (d) had being
the blank.

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Conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety
Read the given passage and answer the question that

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(c) disheve (d) disrupt voice raised for all to hear. “We are truly honoured by

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your performance; not everyone can say that they have
15. Select the most appropriate option that can
seen the dancers of Scyros. As tokens of our admiration

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we have brought gifts for you and your king.” A
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
murmur of excitement. Luxuries did not come often to

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select ‘No substitution’. Scyros; no one here had the money to buy them.
He w as advise d fo r walkin g al one in the
“You are too kind.” Lycomedes’ face was flushed with
neighbourhood.
genuine pleasure; he had not expected this generosity.
(a) No substitution (b) advised about The servants brought trunks forth at Odysseus’ signal
(c) advised against (d) advised on and began unloading them on the long tables. I saw

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Comprehension (16-20): the glitter of silver, the shine of glass and gems. All of
In the following passage, some words have been us, men and women both, leaned towards them, eager
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most to see. ‘Please, take what you like,’ Odysseus said. The

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appropriate option to fill in each blank. girls moved swiftly to the tables, and I watched them
fingering the bright trinkets: perfumes in delicate glass
The Publications Division (PD), one of the leading

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bottles stoppered with a bit of wax; mirrors with carved
publishing houses in the country and the largest in ivory for handles; bracelets of twisted gold; ribbons,
the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of dyed deep in purples and reds. Among these were a
Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote

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few things I assumed were meant for Lycomedes and
National Integration by (2)________ information and his counsellors: leather-bound shields, carved spear
creating awareness about the various activities,

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hafts, and silvered swords with supple kidskin
regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs sheathes. Lycomedes’ eyes had caught on one of these,
of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books like a fish snagged by a line. Odysseus stood near,

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at affordable prices through its outlets in important presiding benevolently.
cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates
Achilles kept to the back, drifting slowly along the
in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of
table. He paused to dab some perfume on his slender
books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________
wrists, stroke the smooth handle of a mirror. He
published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides
lingered a moment over a pair of earrings, blue stones
books, the Publication Division has also brought out
set in silver wire.
21 journals about various issues of national and social
significance. A movement at the far end of the hall caught my eye.
Diomedes had crossed the chamber and was speaking
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
with one of his servants, who nodded and left through
blank no.1.
the large double doors. Whatever it was could not be
(a) of (b) in important; Diomedes seemed half-asleep, his eyes
(c) under (d) on heavy-lidded and bored.

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I looked back to Achilles. He was holding the earrings (d) Because he wanted to take Lycomedes to war
up to his ears now, turning them this way and that, and had come to gift him swords and shields.
pursing his lips, playing at girlishness. It amused him, 24. “Lycomedes’ eyes had caught on one of these,
and the corner of his mouth curved up. His eyes flicked like a fish snagged by a line.” What can be
around the hall, catching for a moment on my face. I inferred from this statement?
could not help myself. I smiled.
(a) He was attracted to the unique looking sword
21. Which word in the passage is OPPOSITE in which looked like a fishing line with a hook.
meaning to ‘advanced’?
(b) Being a warrior, he was attracted to the sword
(a) Flushed (b) Lingered and all the more since he could not afford one
(c) Crossed (d) Snagged like that on his own.
22. “He was holding the earrings up to his ears (c) He was very cunning and wanted to take the
now, turning them this way and that, pursing shields and swords in order to fight Odysseus
his lips, playing at girlishness.” later on.
What do you infer as the most probable reason (d) He was a greedy man and wanted to take the

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for Achilles’ behaviour? best gifts for himself without sharing anything
(a) Achilles was selecting an ideal gift for with others.

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Lycomedes. 25. What is the passage based upon?
(b) Achilles was in charge of selecting the best (a) A palace scene where the king and his

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(c) Achilles was in a woman’s disguise and was
dance performance in front of everyone.
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(d) Achilles was playing the part of an ideal host.
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(a) Because he was very generous and wanted to

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distributed to the performers and their
(b) Because he knew Achilles’ fascination for selecting the trinkets are described.
jewellery and wanted to gift him earrings and (d) A palace scene whe re g ifts are bei ng
other ornaments. distributed after a dance performance and
(c) Because he was pleased after witnessing the detailed descriptions of the gifts and the way
performance of the dancers of Scyros. that people are choosing them are presented.

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28/06/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. S elect th e idiom th at gives the most (b) Go out of control

appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase (c) Hands should be crossed
in the following sentence.
(d) Fall from hand
Chanda always annoys everyone by praising
herself all the time. 8. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.

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(a) Crying over the spilt milk
(b) Catching one’s eyes The sweater is knitted by Suman.

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(c) Blowing her own trumpet (a) Suman knits the sweater.
(d) Facing the music (b) Suman be knitted the sweater.
2.
given word.
Despair

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(c) Suman have knitting the sweater.
(d) Suman been knit the sweater.

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(a) Distant (b) Sorrow grammatical and spelling errors in the given
(c) Optimism (d) Distinct

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3. Select the option that expresses the given

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The secret to tightrope walking is to graps the

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sentence in indirect speech. rope between the twos and distribute one's weight
He said, “I will see you now”.

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evenly on the soles of one's feet.
(a) He said he will see you now. (a) to grasp the rope between the toes
(b) He said he will see me now.
(b) evenly on the soul of one's feet
(c) He said he would see me then.
(c) and distribute ones weight
(d) He said I will see you now.
(d) The secrte of tightrope walk is

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the blank. 10. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Tropical forests have _________ greenery. the blank.

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(a) exciting (b) lush Time management is essential for a ________ life
(c) thorny (d) withered and career.

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5. From among the words given in bold, select (a) failed
the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following (b) successful
sentence.

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(c) scrupulous
Women’s vulnarability due to the denial of
ownership of productive resources has been (d) mere

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focused on in the analysis of how progressive
laws shaped gender relations.
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(c) progressive
(b) vulnarability
(d) focused
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to
replace the italicised word.
11.

12.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
All desire wealth and some will _________ it.
(a) remove
(c) aspire
(b) acquire
(d) collude
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
“Can I borrow your cell?” She asked.
given idiom.
(a) bite (b) rent
Throw caution to the wind
(c) hire (d) lend
(a) To be indecisive or unsure about a decision
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. (b) To take a big risk or be reckless
Get out of hand (c) To be overly cautious or hesitant
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13. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) explicate (b) agitate
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) fluctuate (d) hesitate
Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends. Comprehension (21-25):
(a) Banter (b) Discussion Read the given passage and answer the questions that
(c) Meet (d) Saunter follows.
14. Select the most appropriate meaning of the Sparrows are little birds that can be found all
given idiom. throughout the world. Sparrows come in a wide variety
of varieties. The length of a sparrow ranges from four
Through the grapevine
to six inches. Their wonderful melody is well-liked and
(a) Through difficulties appreciated by a large number of people. On the
(b) Via gossip ground, grass, low trees and bushes are all good sites
(c) Extremely ill for sparrows to make their homes. They nest in the
cracks and crevices of buildings in urban areas. Nests
(d) Succeeded brilliantly
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incorrectly spelt underlined word. Their nests are usually modest, but well-built.

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The Swiss entrepreneure has pulled the plug on Four to six eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time.

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any further investment in the firm. Reddish brown blotches appear on the eggs' white
(a) antepreneure (b) entreperneur shells. Between eleven and fourteen days, they'll hatch.
(c) entreprenur
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In the following passage, some words have been

The young are taken care of by both, male and female
parents. After hatching, the young are fed insects.
Using their big feet, sparrows scrape seeds. Seeds are
the primary food source for adult sparrows. Birds like

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appropriate option to fill in each blank.
sparrows can be found nearly anywhere there are
people. These lovely birds are beloved by a large
number of people all around the world.

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Children are the future of any country and a country
that does not take care of this (1)_________ resource 21. Identify the central theme of the passage.
suffers later. A successful nation is that which makes (a) Description of lifestyle of sparrows
its youth strong enough to lift this (2)_________ (b) Description of sparrows’ nest
responsibility on their shoulders. (3)_________ , this is
(c) Different shortcomings of sparrows
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necessity, is still a (4)__________ here. Poor people (5) (d) Availability of sparrows
_________ to send their children to school. 22. How many eggs are laid by female sparrows at
a time?

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blank number 1. (a) Four to six (b) Two to four

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(a) valued (b) extravagant (c) Six to eight (d) Eight to ten
(c) valuable (d) worthless 23. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
given word.

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(a) impotent (b) mighty
(b) Symphony
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(c) Disharmony
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. (d) Ballad
(a) Certainly (b) Necessarily 24. Identify a suitable title for the passage.
(c) Unfortunately (d) Partially (a) Song of Sparrows
19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (b) How Sparrows Build Nests
blank number 4. (c) What Do The Sparrows Eat?
(a) theory (b) delight (d) The Lives Of Sparrows
(c) luxury (d) study 25. Identify the tone of the passage.
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Analytical (b) Descriptive
blank number 5. (c) Satiric (d) Humorous

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1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (a)
9. (a) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (c)
17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (d)
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28/06/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 8. Select the most appropriate option that can
underlined word. substitute the underlined segment in the given
Her collection consists of rare stamps. sentence.
(a) Disposed (b) Essential The old man now cherishes onl y broken
(c) Unique (d) Common memories.

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word substitute for the given group of words. (c) rectified (d) fragmented

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(a) Auditorium

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substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.

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where the theft had happened.
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coherent paragraph. 10. Select the option that expresses the given

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A.I was taking a stroll along the beach, when I
came across a heap of plastic waste.
B.Realising the importance of removing the waste,
I joined them
C.Some children came to clean the beach, seeing
the dumped waste.
sentence in indirect speech.
She asked, “Where do you live?”
(a) She asked me where I had lived.
(b) She told me where I lived.
(c) She asked me where I had been living.

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D.The adjacent industry had dumped the waste, (d) She asked me where I lived.
which was floating, into the water, therefore 11. Select the most appropriate option that can
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(a) DCAB (b) BADC given sentence.
(c) ADBC (d) ADCB Ten years have passed since my father (is dead).
4.
given word.
Humble
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(b) Brilliant
12.
(a) had died
(c) was dead
(b) died
(d) had been dead
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.

5.

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(c) Meek

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(a) Unconscious (b) Unnatural
(d) Vengeance
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
13.
One is sure ________ what one sees.
(a) about
(c) around
(b) with
(d) without
The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.
Pull yourself together He is as concerned as me / regarding / the
(a) Fight violently (b) Work overtime renewed / examination schedule.
(c) Help the needy (d) Calm down (a) the renewed
7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (b) examination schedule
(a) Inflammatory (b) Whether (c) regarding
(c) Zodiac (d) Communiqe (d) He is as concerned as me

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14. Select the option that expresses the given Comprehension (21-25):
sentence in active voice. Read the given passage and answer the questions that
Ice-cream is liked by her. follow.
(a) She likes ice-cream. Like we pollute the earth, we pollute the water; we also
pollute the subtle environment through our negative
(b) She like to eat ice-cream. feelings and emotions. We have become a victim of our
(c) She like ice-cream. environment. We are not in control of our mind. How
(d) She loves ice-cream. to handle our mind? How to be in the present moment?
How to be happy and grateful? This we have not learnt.
15. Select the option that expresses the given
This is the most unfortunate thing. Then what is the
sentence in reported speech. solution? This is where we miss a very fundamental
I said, “They never help anybody”. principle that governs our environment, our mind, our
(a) I said nobody helped them. emotions and our life in general. Our body has the
capacity to sustain much longer, the vibration of bliss
(b) I said they never help anybody.
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(c) I said that they never helped anybody. positivity is in the centre of our existence. Just like in
(d) I said them never helped anybody. the structure of atom, protons and neutrons are in the

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centre of the atom and electrons are only the periphery,
Comprehension (16-20):
same is with our lives; the centre core of our existence

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In the following passage, some words have been is bliss, positivity and joy but it is surrounded by a
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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cloud of negative ions. Through the help of the breath

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A healthy diet is (1) _________ in fibre, whole grains, period of time.

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fresh fruits and vegetables, "good" or unsaturated fats, This life has so much to offer to you. You can see this

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and omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary components once you take some time off, rejuvenating the soul.
turn down inflammation, which can (2)__________ Your soul is hungry for a smile from you.

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tissue, joints, artery walls and organs. Going easy on
processed foods is another (3)_________ of healthy
eating. Sweets, foods made with highly refined grains,
and sugar-sweetened beverages can (4)_________ spikes
in blood sugar that can lead to early hunger. High
blood sugar is (5)_________ the development of diabetes,
Everyone wants to be successful in life. But without
knowing what is success, you want to be successful.
What is the sign of success? Because money gives you
freedom so that you can do whatever you want. You
may have a big bank balance, but, you have stomach
aches, ulcers, you may have to go for the bypass
surgery; can’t eat this, can’t do this, can’t do that. Look
obesity, heart disease and even dementia.

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at all those who claim to be successful-are they
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in successful? No, they are miserable. Then, what is sign
blank number 1. of success? It is confidence, compassion, generosity

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(a) easy (b) rich and a smile that none can snatch away, being really
happy and being able to be more free. These are the
(c) wealthy (d) prosperous

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signs of a successful person.
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Take some time off to look a little deep into yourself
blank number 2. and calm the mind down. Thus, erasing all the

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(a) resuscitate (b) damage impressions that we are carrying in our minds and
(c) revive (d) casualty experience the presence, the divine that is very core

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of our existence.
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. 21. Select the most appropriate option that

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depicts the central theme of the passage.
(a) ground (b) element
(a) Being happy and content are the keys to a
(c) cause (d) compartment successful life.
19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (b) Positive and negative emotions are a part of
blank number 4. life.
(a) reason (b) amend (c) Man has polluted life and environment both.
(c) cause (d) provision (d) God is the supreme power.
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 22. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for
blank number 5. ‘Periphery’.
(a) source of (b) made of (a) Troops (b) Centre
(c) linked to (d) affiliated to (c) Clatter (d) Divine

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23. According to the passage, what is the human (c) Human beings are in control of their mind.
soul hungry for? (d) Money gives freedom to do whatever we want
(a) More wealth (b) Success to do.
(c) A positive feeling (d) A smile 25. Select the most suitable title for the passage.
24. Select the option that is NOT true, according (a) Earth and Environment
to the passage.
(b) Environment Pollution
(a) One should take out time to look deep into
oneself. (c) Core of Human Existence
(b) Life has so much to offer. (d) How to be Successful?
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (d)
9. (d) 10. (d) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (b)
17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (c)

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28/06/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option that can 6. Select the option that expresses the given
substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence in direct speech.
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, The ticket collector asked the passengers
select ‘No substitution required’. where their tickets were.
Ria sits right besides Shimona in the craft class. (a) The ticket collector said to the passengers,

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(a) beside “Where your tickets were?”
(b) be side (b) The ticket collector said to the passengers,

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(c) besides to “Where were your tickets?”

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(d) No substitution required (c) The ticket collector demanded the passengers,
“Show me your tickets”

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underlined word in the given sentence. (d) The ticket collector said to the passengers,

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“Where are your tickets?”

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The library sessions were conducive for healthy
discussions. 7. Select the correct indirect narration of the

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He said to me, “My phone is switched off.”

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(c) Invaluable (d) Unfavourable
(a) He told me that his phone was switched off.

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3. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the underlined part of the (b) He told me that our phone had switch off.
given sentence. (c) He told me that his phone was switch off.
Dogs are known for possession of the quality of (d) He told me that my phone was switched off.
being faithful.
8. Select the most appropriate synonym for the

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(a) honesty (b) genuineness highlighted word.
(c) creditability (d) fidelity There were a plethora of options available to the
4. Select the sentence th at has the most applicant.

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appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Kill two birds with one stone

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(a) Today’s fishing session was a success as both
the fishermen were working together.
9.
(a) destructive
(c) excess
(b) recess
(d) insufficient
The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains

a
(b) He was so unlucky that he never won a single a grammatical error.
coin toss in the entire tournament.

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Kids learn / a lot by / their / school activities
(c) Maya decided to clean the house but at the and homework.
end of the day, she realised it was a great (a) Kids learn

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workout.
(b) school activities and homework.
(d) He ruined his chances of getting into college
as he got distracted while studying for two (c) their
different entrance tests and not perfecting (d) a lot by
even a single one. 10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in underlined word in the following sentence.
the blank. Suraj has always shown a willingness to accept
________ being an officer, he lives in a very tiny and respect the differences in others' lives with
apartment. impartiality and avoid prejudice.
(a) Except (b) Despite (a) Willingness (b) Impartiality
(c) Instead (d) Unlike (c) Avoid (d) Differences

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11. Select the grammatically correct sentence. 17. Select the most appropriate option for blank
A.I would like to spend an evening near pool with number 2.
a cup of coffee. (a) page (b) books
B.I would like to spend an evening near pool with (c) paper (d) book
cup of coffee. 18. Select the most appropriate option for blank
C.I would like to spend a evening near a pool with number 3.
a cup of coffee. (a) write (b) rub
D.I would like to spend an evening near a pool (c) rubbing (d) writing
with a cup of coffee. 19. Select the most appropriate option for blank
(a) C (b) D number 4.
(c) B (d) A (a) of (b) in
12. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) by (d) from
the blank. 20. Select the most appropriate option for blank

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That night the dinner was special, and the number 5.
_________ himself came out to read out the (a) from (b) by

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menu list. (c) a (d) the
(a) servant (b) public

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(c) guest (d) chef Read the given passage and answer the questions that

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follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements
which portray themes like faulty social structures,
childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life,

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(a) A story of animals
complexities in relationships and politics, religion,

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(c) A true story Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion

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(d) A children’s story becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how
14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing
the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather
(a) Psychic (b) Though Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and
(c) Truthfully (d) Suddeness Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The

a
15. Select the option that expresses the given innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp
sentence in active voice. contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in
the family who are affected by the present harsh
Why was such a letter written by your brother?

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situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film
(a) Why is your brother writing such a letter? Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond
(b) Why has your brother written such a letter?

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King which is an overall political satire. Although
(c) Why did your brother write such a letter? Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali
culture, they have a universal significance, and much
(d) Why your brother wrote such a letter?

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of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily
Comprehension (16-20): inspired by neo-realist principles.

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In the following passage, some words have been 21. Which of the following is NOT a theme of any
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most of Satyajit Ray’s movies, according to the
appropriate option to fill in each blank. passage?

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The earliest kind of print technology was developed in
China. This was a system of hand (1)_____. From AD
594 onwards, (2)______ in China were printed by
(3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______
woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous
sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese
‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
(a) Motivational life stories
(b) Rural life
(c) Faulty social structures
(d) Complexities in relationships
22. Which film by Satyajit Ray deals with the
theme of autocracy?
16. Select the most appropriate option for blank (a) Pather Panchali
number 1. (b) Devi
(a) writing (b) inking (c) Hirak Rajar Deshe
(c) reading (d) printing (d) Mahapurush

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23. According to the passage, which of the (a) Pather Panchali (b) Hirak Rajar Deshe
following was a major inspiration for Satyajit (c) Mahapurush (d) Devi
Ray?
25. According to the passage, how has Mahapurush
(a) Neo realism
been translated?
(b) The society
(a) Great man
(c) Comics
(b) The one man
(d) Early Bengali cinema
24. Which film by Satyajit Ray deals with the (c) Godman
portrayal of childhood? (d) Great being
Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (c)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (d)
17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (a)

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28/06/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in The supervisor in the examination hall.
the blank. (a) Teacher (b) Monitor
A fire ______ out in the basement of the house. (c) Principal (d) Invigilator
(a) broke (b) breaking 8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) burned (d) burnt

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(a) Corporeale (b) Diminutives
2. Select the option that expresses the given (c) Credulous (d) Sagacious

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sentence in active voice.
9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
The gardening is done by Anil.

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given idiom.
(a) Anil had been done the gardening To go down in flames

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(c) Anil is be done the gardening

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(d) Anil been done the gardening
(a) To burn completely
(b) To take risks whole heartedly
(c) To fail miserably at something
3.
the blank.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in
10.
(d) To mend permanently
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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The weather report shows the _____ of rainfall. given word.
(a) tranquillity (b) mobility Humane
(c) validity (d) probability (a) cordial (b) merciless
4. Select the correct direct narration of the given (c) forgiving (d) generous
sentence. 11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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They said that they would go the next day.
(a) They said, “We will go tomorrow.”
(b) They said, “I will have went tomorrow.”
(c) They said, “I would go tomorrow.”
given idiom.
Ruffle someone’s feathers
(a) Be relaxed and in control
(b) Do something very easily

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(d) They said, “We will be go tomorrow.”
Select the most appropriate option that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
12.
(c) Make more of an effort
(d) Make someone annoyed
Select the most appropriate meaning of the
underlined idiom.

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select ‘No substitution’.
Those were only crocodile tears.
For a little while Binod was the media's blue-eyed
(a) Mild regret

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boy.
(b) Very gloomy
(a) No substitution (b) blue-shirt boy
(c) Pretended sadness
(c) green-eyed boy (d) big-name boy
(d) A weeping sign
6. Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the given sentence. 13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The melancholy song brought tears to my eyes. (a) Impious (b) Renonce
(a) Seclusion (b) Ecstasy (c) Admirable (d) Cautious
(c) Tremendousness (d) Aesthetic 14. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
7. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Longevity (b) Leftinant
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) Ludicrous (d) Location

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15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in course, careful preparation, the use of season-fresh
the blank. items and identifying your preferred flavour among
Rome grew from a small town on the Tiber River power meals are the keys to enjoying these dishes.
in central Italy into a _______ empire that Even if you're not a gourmet cook, you may find some
ultimately embraced England. of the best power food combos in your own pantry.
(a) vast (b) voluminous Onions and chickpeas are an excellent pairing. In order
for the body to deliver oxygen to all of its numerous
(c) bountiful (d) lofty
parts, it needs iron. The symptoms of an iron deficiency
Comprehension (16-20): include anaemia, fatigue, mental fog and exhaustion.
In the following passage, some words have been Bananas and yoghurt are another popular power food
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most pairing. After a long football game, this is the ideal
appropriate option to fill in each blank. post-game snack. Exercising reduces blood sugar by
Shark Tank has struck a chord with the aspiring, reducing the amount of glucose in the bloodstream.
hardworking people who have a (1)__________ and a Yoghurt is rich in protein and bananas are rich in

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stake in India's future in a very short period since its carbohydrates, both of which aid in refuelling and
(2)__________. What is particularly exciting to observe preventing muscular stiffness after a workout.

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are the stories from across India (3)__________centre
Green tea is the best source of catechins, antioxidants

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stage to carve out their individuality via entrepreneurial
that can protect cells from oxidative damage, in the
(4)___________. The Sharks have made incredible

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(5)_________ with new ventures ranging from gadget
tea, say Purdue University researchers, increases the
start-ups to food firms.

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body's ability to absorb catechins. So, the next time

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16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in you have friends around, serve them iced green tea

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blank number 1.
with mint and lemon juice in a pitcher.

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(a) vision (b) priority
21. Who says that adding a squeeze of lemon to

17.
(c) perception

blank number 2.
(a) birth
(c) departure
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(d) consistency
Select the most appropriate option to fill in

(b) debut
(d) formation
green tea increases the body's ability to absorb
catechins?
(a) Western Cape University researchers
(b) Purdue University researchers
(c) Harvard University researchers

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18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (d) Kentucky University researchers
blank number 3.
22. Identify the central theme of the passage.
(a) gratifying (b) measuring

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(a) Food and lifestyle
(c) taking (d) reinventing
(b) Impact of consuming green tea

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19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Maintenance of unhealthy food habits
blank number 4.
(d) Usefulness of bananas and yoghurt
(a) integrity (b) enthusiasm

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(c) collaboration (d) limitation 23. Identify a suitable title for the passage.
(a) Food Choices

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20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. (b) Foods for Enjoyment
(a) agreements (b) promises (c) Easy to Prepare Snacks
(c) accounts
Comprehension (21-25):
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Read the given passage and answer the questions that

follow.
When it comes to nutrition, ‘power foods’ are those with
24.

25.
(d) Foods for Fitness
Identify the tone of the passage.
(a) Deductive
(c) Imperative
(b) Informative
(d) Assertive
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
a high concentration of nutrients, such fibre and given word.
potassium. A growing number of fitness trainers advise
Absorb
their customers to include these items in their regular
diets in order to boost muscle growth. Power foods can (a) Ingest (b) Dissipate
be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways. Of (c) Blot (d) Emit

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Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (a)
9. (c) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (a)
17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (b)
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30/06/2023 Shift-1
Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that expresses the given (c) Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you
sentence in active voice. with an inferior brand of TV set and I am
By whom was this done? ready to apologise for that.”
(a) Who has been doing this? (d) Mrs. Mane said, “I regret to supply you with
an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to
(b) Who was doing this?

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apologise for that.”
(c) Who has done this? 6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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(d) Who did this? underlined word in the following sentence.

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2. Select the option that expresses the given It is a fact that Pradip’s bigotry results out of his
sentence in reported speech. lack of appreciation for another group's activities,

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Rohit said, “The board game is mine.” and disregard of others’ belief systems.

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(a) Rohit said that the board game was his. (a) System (b) Disregard

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(b) Rohit said that the board game was me. (c) Lack (d) Bigotry

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(c) Rohit said that he was the board game. 7. Select the most appropriate option that can

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substitute the underlined segment in the given

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(d) Rohit said that the board game were hers. sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,

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3. Select the most appropriate synonym for the select ‘No substitution’.
highlighted word. The patient was suggested to cut off on the
The moral values in this nation were at their daily intake of carbs.
nadir during the autocrat’s rule. (a) cut for (b) No substitution
(a) highest point (b) lowest point (c) cut down (d) cut about

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(c) equatorial (d) medial point 8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Q.4 The following sentence has been split into four the blank.

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segments. Identify the segment that contains Their conviction and determination helped
a grammatical error. Kimirica overcome ________ odds and become

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If you live / in a foreign country, / you should / India’s largest manufacturer of luxury hotel
try and learn language. toiletries and guest room amenities.
(a) If you live (a) undefeated (b) inviolable
(b) you should

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(c) try and learn language
(d) in a foreign country
9.
(c) insurmountable (d) unstoppable
The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.

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5. Select the option that expresses the given There are more than two million / job-seekers
sentence in direct speech. who are already / completed their fitness test /
Mrs. Mane said that she regretted having for the post since 2020.
supplied us with an inferior brand of TV set and (a) There are more than two million
was ready to apologise for that.
(b) job-seekers who are already
(a) Mrs. Mane said, “I regret supplying you with (c) completed their fitness test
an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to
apologise for that.” (d) for the post since 2020
10. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(b) Mrs. Mane said, “I am regretting having
supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set (a) Professor (b) Mosquitose
and I am ready to apologise for that.” (c) Systematically (d) Prophet

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11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the Comprehension (16-20):

underlined phrase. In the following passage, some words have been
Julia has the habit of comparing apples to deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
oranges.
Agricul ture , wi th i ts ( 1)________ secto rs, is
(a) Compari ng two things that cannot be unquestionably the largest livelihood provider in India,
compared more so in the vast rural areas. It also (2)________ a
(b) Blaming others for her mistakes significant figure to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Sustainable agriculture, in (3)________ food security,
(c) Choosing things after careful scrutiny rural employment and environmentally sustainable
(d) Purchasing different fruits for different technologies, such as soil conservation, sustainable
purposes natural resource management and biodiversity
protection, are essential (4)________ holistic rural
12. Select the option that can be used as a one-
development. Indian agriculture and allied activities
word substitute for the underlined group of (5)________ witnessed a green revolution, a white

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words in the given sentence. revolution, a yellow revolution and a blue revolution.
The two women chatted in a friendly and 16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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peaceable manner, as if they'd known one blank no. 1.
another for a lifetime. (a) social (b) another
(a) apparently
(c) absurdly

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(d) amicably
(c) secured (d) allied
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2.

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(a) assume (b) insist
substitute the underlined segment in the given
(c) contributes (d) insight

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sentence.
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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The volunteers of the organisation refused point

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blank no. 3.
blank of do what was requested. (a) condition of (b) time of

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(a) refused point blank to do (c) spite of (d) terms of
(b) refused point blank doing 19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 4.
(c) refused point blankedly to do
(a) in (b) on
(d) refused in point blank of doing (c) for (d) as
14.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word in the following sentence.
Rather than being deceitful, we need to be
truth ful and w ork tog ethe r to stop the
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 5.
(a) being
(c) have
(b) will
(d) be

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unrestrained growth of corruption in all areas of Comprehension (21-25):
our society. Read the given passage and answer the questions that
follow.

a
(a) Deceitful (b) Growth
People often become helpless while dealing with
(c) Unrestrained (d) Stop anxiety. Anxiety can be caused by several factors, some
15.

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Select the sentence th at has the most
appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Die a dog’s death
(a) The old businessman died in peace after
meeting his whole family on his deathbed.
of which can emerge from hypertension, the inability
to share one's thoughts, sudden contextual differences,
broken relationships, work stress, and so on. The fear
of missing out, also known as FOMO, leading to anxiety
issues i s mo stly prevalent amon g yo ung ste rs
nowadays. Meditation, physical exercises, and proper
sleep cycles, among other such productive habits, can
(b) Yesterday, a poor vegetable seller died in an help cure anxiety. Most importantly, one must respect
unfortunate accident. and love oneself, which in turn will help in boosting
(c) The doctor who used illegal methods to self-confidence and positive energy. A person can be
conduct experiments on humans must die a one's own therapist if he/she sits back for a while
shameful death. contemplating and meditating. A deep breath, a calm
mind, and a healthy body helps to inculcate positivity,
(d) Wars compel people to starve to death and which otherwise gets cancelled out due to several
they are helpless. blocks of negativity created by limited mindsets.

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21. Which of the following is NOT a productive (c) FOMO is the main reason why people
habit, according to the passage? experience anxiety.
(a) Brushing teeth (b) Proper sleep cycles (d) Anxiety is very harmful for our emotional as
(c) Physical exercise (d) Meditation well as physical health and cannot be dealt
22. The given passage is mainly based _________. with individually.
(a) On Positivity 24. What is the full form of FOMO?
(b) On Anxiety (a) Fear of Moving Out
(c) On FOMO (b) Fear of Moping on
(d) On Negativity (c) Fear of Missing Out
23. What is the primary inference that can be (d) Fear of Managing Overstress
made by reading this passage?
25. Which of the following best defines the word
(a) Anxiety can be defeated by a positive attitude
‘inculcate’ as used in the passage?

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and productive practices.
(a) Cancel (b) Scream
(b) There is no clinical cure to anxiety and one

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9.
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20. (c)
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21.
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(a)
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22.
(a)
(b)
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23.
(c)
(a)
16.
24.
(d)
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30/06/2023 Shift-2
Prashant Sir

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the 7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
underlined word. the blank.
My cousin’s fanatical views made him very ______ for an hour made me lose my breath.
unpopular with his friends. (a) Sitting (b) Sleeping
(a) Apathetic (b) Impartial (c) Walking (d) Eating

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8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) Weary (d) Moderate
(a) Violence (b) Tyranny
2. The following sentence has been split into four

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(c) Valorous (d) Persuesive
segments. Identify the segment that contains
9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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a grammatical error.
given word from the following sentence.
After that long afternoon, / when I quietly entered

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her room / to hand over the packet to her, / she
The table cloth on my brother’s study table was

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asked me to sit reluctant
classic and splendid, yet my mother found it very

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(a) she asked me to sit reluctant awkward and odd.

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(b) After that long afternoon, (a) Classic (b) Odd

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(c) to hand over the packet to her, (c) Splendid (d) Awkward

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(d) when I quietly entered her room
Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in direct speech.
Anant said that he was feeling sleepy.
(a) Anant said, “He was feeling sleepy.”
10.

11.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
Ravi _______ to my house yesterday.
(a) left
(c) come
(b) came
(d) go
Select the most appropriate meaning of the

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(b) Anant said, “I was feeling sleepy.” given idiom.
(c) “I was feeling sleepy,” says Anant. Hand and glove
(d) Anant said, “I am feeling sleepy.” (a) Oppressive (b) Intimate

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4. Select the option that can be used as a one- (c) Discourage (d) Enemy
word substitute for the given group of words. 12. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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given word.
Something which lasts forever
Paranoia
(a) Transitory (b) Memorable (a) Assurance (b) Anxiety

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(c) Pertinent

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Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.
A diamond necklace was to be bought by my wife.
13.
(c) Belief (d) Faith
Identify the sentence that contains no spelling
errors.
(a) Drones are imployed for a variety of purposes,

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(a) My wife were to buy a diamond necklace. including transporting commodities, acisting
in search and rescue efforts, etc.
(b) My wife was to buy a diamond necklace.
(b) Drones are employe d fo r a vari ety of
(c) My wife was to buy a necklace of diamond. pu rposes, incl udin g transporti ng
(d) My wife was buying a diamond necklace. commodities, assisting in search and rescue
6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the efforts, etc.
underlined word. (c) Drones are imployed for a variety of purposes,
including transporting commodities, assisting
We always love to get the updated version of
in search and resque efforts, etc.
gadgets we use.
(d) Drones are employe d fo r a vari ety of
(a) Latest (b) Refurbished purposes, including transporting comodities,
(c) Corrected (d) Old assisting in search and resque efforts, etc.

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14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Comprehension (21-25):

the blank. Read the given passage and answer the question that
It is only a rope, she ______ herself, though it follows.
looked very much like a snake.
Time is the essence of life. It is the wealth given to us
(a) retained (b) replied by God. Everyday all of us get 24 hours; nothing less,
(c) remembered (d) reassured nothing more. Now, it is up to us how we use it. People
15. Select the option that expresses the given who know how to make the best use of every moment
sentence in direct speech. easily open the doors of success in their lives and those
Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wished me a who misuse time get failures one after the other. There
bright and successful career ahead. is a saying that, ‘‘Spent time and spent words cannot
(a) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors inquired, come back.’’ Everybody is tied by the limits of time.
“Wish you a bright and successful career Work wins appreciation only when it gets completed
ahead.” in a requisite time frame. Beyond the time allotted,
(b) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors said to work loses all its utility, however good may have been

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the msel ves, “Wi sh y ou a bri ght and its quality. Just as falling of rains after the crops have
successful career ahead.” dried up have no use; likewise, when the time is past

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(c) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors said to me, the deadline, the work loses its importance and value.
“Wish you a bright and successful career

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When iron is hot it can be cast into whichever shape
ahead.” we want.

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(d) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wish me, Once it gets cold nothing can be made out of it,
“Wish you a bright and successful career

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ahead.”
a person who has learnt to wisely use his time and
Comprehension (16-20):

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has understood how to cast himself according to the
In the following passage, some words have been need of the time has actually learnt the true mantra

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deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most of life. Shakespeare wrote in one of his plays, ‘‘I wasted
appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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time, and now doth time waste me.’’ It is true that a
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and person who wastes even a little bit of time loses
cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as wonderful opportunities that he could have otherwise
a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they
availed of by utilising that time. All the great leaders
will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like
high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, have one thing in common. They wisely utilise every
moment of their time. When other people are busy in

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ove rwei ght chil dren are becomin g a common
(5)___________ in many countries. wasting time in laziness, great men are busy in making
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in plans for the future. There is no person in history who

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blank number 1. wasted his time and still managed to achieve greatness.
Therefore, there is great need to manage time wisely.
(a) seen (b) casted

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‘‘Careful Time Management’’ refers to careful planning
(c) keen (d) wasted
of time and sincere execution of this plan. This is the
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in only mantra to attain success in any endeavour. A

a
blank number 2. simple change in outlook and some modification in
(a) When (b) Then one’s daily routine can result in a big jump forward

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(c) Here (d) There towards greater achievements.
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 21. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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blank number 3. w ord ‘endeavour’ given in the secon d
(a) the (b) on paragraph.
(c) for (d) to (a) Quit (b) Idle
19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Drop (d) Attempt
blank number 4.
22. What should be done in order to achieve
(a) or (b) if
success in whatever you do?
(c) either (d) nor
(a) Doing quality work
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. (b) Planning of one’s time
(a) thing (b) find (c) Keeping your routine same
(c) solution (d) sight (d) Keeping your outlook fixed

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(a) They follow a fixed daily routine. (c) Impractical (d) Aggressive
(b) They are not tied by limits of time. 25. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
(c) They learn from failures. word ‘laziness’ given in the second paragraph.
(d) They plan and use their time wisely. (a) Indolent (b) Inactive
24. Identify the tone of the passage. (c) Industrious (d) Lethargic

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (f) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (d)
9. (d) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (c) 16. (a)
17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (d) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (a)
25. (c)

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30/06/2023 Shift-3
Prashant Sir

1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 6. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate
(a) Bureacracy (b) Bequeath word that can be used here based on the given
context.
(c) Beverage (d) Beguile
Macaulay _________ the western education system
2. Select the correct indirect narration of the
in India.
given sentence.

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(a) introduced (b) improvising
Aravind said, “Let us wait for the cab.”
(c) accepting (d) revisiting

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(a) Aravind proposed that they should wait for
the cab. 7. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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(b) Aravind proposed that they should has wait (a) Bourgeoisie (b) Burlesque

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for the cab. (c) Burgaler (d) Beggar
(c) Aravind proposes that let we waited for the 8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
cab.

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for the cab.

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(d) Aravind propose that they should been wait
underlined idiom.
We must draw the line somewhere as living
expenses are increasing daily.
3.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
word ‘Decipher’ from the given sentence.
Many sculptures of our history are like the
unravelled path as we cannot garble and there
is a lot of work that is yet to be interpreted or
translated. 9.
(a) Fix the limit
(b) Line up expenses
(c) Fix the broken line
(d) Draw a straight line
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.

a
(a) Unravelled (b) Garble
A place where coins are made
(c) Interpreted (d) Translated
(a) Furnace (b) Mine

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4. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice. (c) Mint (d) Factory

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The shop owners were requested to close the 10. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
shops by the agitators. underlined segment in the given sentence.
(a) The agitators request the shop owners to Reghu’s been trying to keep a lid on his emotions,

a
close the shops. but every now and then his anger erupts.
(a) make things difficult for someone

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(b) The agitators have requested the shop owners
to close the shops. (b) either take less care of your appearance or
(c) The agitators are requesting the shop owners relax completely and enjoy yourself

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to close the shops.
(d) The agitators requested the shop owners to
close the shops.
S elect th e idiom th at gives the most
appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase
in the following sentence.
11.
(c) leave someone at a time when they need you
to stay and help them
(d) control the level of something in order to stop
it increasing
S ubstitute on e word for the italicised
expression.
Our secretary is always in the mood for an As a port it was notorious for its smuggling and
argument. He must learn to keep quiet. the trade was prohibited by law.
(a) To go through (b) To turn up (a) licit (b) chaste
(c) To take off (d) To hold his tongue (c) legitimate (d) illicit

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12. Identify the idiom that best expresses the 19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
meaning of the underlined group of words. blank number 4.
There are a number of things that the country (a) proposal (b) submission
needs to improve but the main part of the (c) evidence (d) compliance
problem is corruption.
20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Crux of the matter blank number 5.
(b) Last resort (a) routes (b) pathways
(c) Grasping at straws (c) canals (d) footprints
(d) Dodged a bullet Comprehension (21-25):
13. Choose th e option that rectifies th e Read the given passage and answer the question that
incorrectly spelt underlined word. follows.
John chanced upon a former collegeue of his at Wetlands, the most economically valuable and among
the airport. the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, are

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(a) collegue (b) coleageu disappearing three times faster than forests which will
(c) colleague (d) coleague lead to severe consequences. Approximately 35 per cent

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of the world’s wetlands were lost between 1970 - 2015
14. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
with annual rates of loss accelerating from 2000,

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underlined word in the following sentence.
according to the first-ever Global Wetland Outlook of
As far as possible, solid waste should be managed the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty ratified by 170

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at the household level so that minimum waste countries to protect wetlands and promote their wise
is delivered for management at the community

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level. and peatlands as well as coastal and marine areas
(a) withdrew (b) relocated such as estuaries, lagoons, mangroves and coral reefs,
(c) replaced

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(d) deposited
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
are currently estimated to cover more than 12.1 million
km2, an area greater than Canada.
Wetlands contribute to climate regulation and support

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the blank.
ecosystems and biodiversity. Plants in swamps absorb
When you apply the medicine, the wound
pollutants, mangroves store carbon, lakes and
___________.
underground aquifers are acrucial source of water, and
(a) feels (b) kills coral reefs protect coastlines from wave action and
(c) heals (d) deals serve as shelter for marine organisms. Wetlands are

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Comprehension (16-20): home to indigenous peoples and a natural source of
livelihoods for their communities. They provide
In the following passage, some words have been
drinking water, energy, fisheries, agriculture,transport,
deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most

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recreation, cultural values and tourism. While human-
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
made wetlands - largely rice paddy and reservoirs -
Palaeontologists are like detectives who (1) ________ the

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have almost doubled between 1970 and 2015, natural
evidence that (2) ______ animals left behind. Those wetlands have been progressively declining. Losses
clues to what dinosaurs were like are found in fossils— have been driven by megatrends such as climate

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the ancient (3) _______ of an organism, such as teeth, change, population increase, urbanisation, and
bone or shell—or (4) _______ of animal activity, such changing consumption patterns that have all fuelled

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as (5) ________ and trackways. changes to land and water use and to agriculture.
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Increasing pollution and land overuse significantly
blank number 1. affect wetlands’ water quality. This impacts the

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(a) examine (b) dominate livelihoods of communities living near wetlands.
Untreated wastewater, industrial waste, agricultural
(c) control (d) conduct
runoff and erosion can severely compromise the water
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in by escalating the levels of nitrogen, phosphorous,
blank number 2. salinity and faecal coliform bacteria. The main
(a) surviving (b) vanished international efforts to promote the conservation and
(c) extinct (d) inactive prudent use of wetlands are through the secretariat
of the Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
treaty adopted in Ramsar, Iran in 1971. 170 countries
blank number 3.
- or almost 90 per cent of UN member states - from
(a) memories (b) fragments all regions have become Contracting Parties of the
(c) remains (d) leftovers treaty.

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21. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the (c) 2015 (d) 1971
given word. 24. Select an appropriate title from the given
Fuel options.
(a) Encourage (b) Project (a) Brief into the stretch of Canadian Wetlands
(c) Deter (d) Associate (b) Natural and human-made wetlands - A review
22. Select an appropriate tone of the passage. (c) Disappearing wetlands - A study
(a) Critical and cynical (d) An overview of effects of water contamination
(b) Sarcastic and offensive 25. ___________ exerts influence on the sustenance
(c) Objective and concerned of people dwelling adjacent to the wetland.
(d) Pleading and indifferent (a) Rapid coastland erosion
23. Ramsar Convention was signed in the year (b) Recreational activities
____________. (c) Depletion of water quality

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(a) 2000 (b) 1969 (d) Agricultural patterns

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Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (a)
9.
17.
25.
(c)
(c)
(c)
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18.
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12. (a)
20. (d)
13.
21.
(c)
(c)
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22.
(d)
(c)
15.
23.
(c)
(d)
16.
24.
(a)
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30/06/2023 Shift-4
Prashant Sir

1. Select the option that expresses the given 7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
sentence in active voice. the blank.
The first prize will be won by Williams in the The propaganda was made to invade ________
singing competition. neighbouring countries.
(a) Williams will win the first prize in the singing (a) smaller (b) largest

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competition. (c) stranger (d) strongest
(b) Williams will be winning the first prize in the 8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the

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singing competition. given word.

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(c) Williams had won the first prize in the singing Awful
competition.

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(a) Inoffensive (b) Delightful
(d) Williams wins the first prize in the singing
(c) Acceptable (d) Terrible

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competition.

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9. Select the most appropriate option that can
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
substitute the underlined segment in the given

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the blank.
sentence.

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The Thar desert is _____________ in the state of

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Athira would like to get him a special birthday
Rajasthan.

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present, but nothing springs to mind.
(a) bounded (b) seen
(a) almost always
(c) situated (d) placed
(b) forget about something
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom. (c) dawns on
(d) from the beginning of time

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A piece of information received by word of mouth
has no authenticity. 10. Identify the sentence that contains no spelling
(a) through an official order errors.

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(b) through rumours (a) Games insteal in people the values of
timliness, honesty and consistency in their
(c) in written form

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routines.
(d) in spoken form
(b) Games instil i n pe ople the val ues of
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in timeliness, honesty and consistensy in their

a
the blank. routeenes.
I hope you ___________ what I taught you today.

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(c) Games instil i n pe ople the val ues of
(a) cleared (b) divided timeliness, honesty and consistency in their
(c) summoned (d) understood routines.
5.

6.
(a) Authority
(c) InaffectualP
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(b) Illegitimate
(d) Authentic
S elect th e idiom th at gives the most
appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase
in the following sentence.
11.
(d) Games insteal in people the values of
timeliness, honesty and consistensy in their
routines.
Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in indirect speech.
Arya said, “I am very busy now.”
I finally understood how to operate the new smart (a) Arya said that she is being very busy now.
television. (b) Arya said that she is be very busy now.
(a) Cast aside (b) Hit the sack (c) Arya said that she was very busy then.
(c) Don’t know (d) Figured out (d) Arya said that she was being very busy then.

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12. Select the most appropriate option that can the last one-hundred years. Tigers have a lifespan of
substitute the underlined words in the given 10-15 years. They are (4) _______ animals, and are fond
sentence. of hunting at night. Their diet consists of any animals
Students were asked to write the historical events that they can catch, and can eat up to 40 pounds of
in the order of their occurrence. meat at one time. After such a big meal, they usually
remain away for several days from food. They are slow
(a) aesthetic order
runners, (5) ______ good swimmers. They are poor
(b) historic order climbers and cannot climb a tree easily. They live in
(c) chronological order an area ranging from 10 to 30 square miles depending
(d) diachronic order upon the availability of prey, water and shelter. Habitat
loss, poaching and expansion of the human population
13. Identify the idiom/phrase that can best have together contribu ted to thei r be comi ng
substitute the underlined segment. endangered. They are widely hunted for their body-
They discussed everything in the meeting and parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicines.
finalised the next step. 16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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(a) the home stretch blank number 1.
(b) through thick and thin (a) a (b) an
(c) the eleventh hour

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(d) the whole nine yards

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(c) the (d) of
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2.

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14. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. (a) This (b) These

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UNESCO is committed to protecting individual (c) Those (d) Them
privacy and securing the personal information 18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in

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made available to us when you visit unesco.org, blank number 3.

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as well as UNESCO pages on other sites.

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(a) following (b) next to
(a) disloyal (b) devoted

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(c) behind (d) in
(c) unfaithful (d) inconstant
19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
15. The following sentence has been split into four blank number 4.
segments. Identify the segment that contains (a) solitary (b) separate
an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(c) loner (d) unaccompanied
Since the health hazards have reduced, / the

a
ministry has relaxed the earlier regulations / and 20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
has sug gested o nly a sh ort peri od / of blank number 5.
(a) but (b) either

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quarrantine for the affected people.
(a) of quarrantine for the affected people (c) nor (d) or

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(b) th e mi nistry h as relax ed the e arli er Comprehension (21-25):
regulations Read the given passage and answer the questions that
(c) Since the health hazards have reduced follow.

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Comprehension (16-20):
a
(d) and has suggested only a short period

In the following passage, some words have been

Fine motor skills development allows children to
execute vital tasks such as feeding themselves, writing,
zipping their garments, and more. Small muscles that
govern the hand, fingers, and thumbs are used in fine

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deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most motor activity. Fine motor abilities assist youngsters
appropriate option to fill in each blank. in doing crucial tasks such as self-feeding, handling
The white tiger is an offspring of Bengal tiger, which objects, and writing. The capacity to do self care and
has the necessary gene for white colouring. It has everyday chores utilising fine motor skills promotes the
beautiful black stripes on (1) _____ white coat. (2)______ development of a child's self-esteem and confidence.
species of animal has blue eyes and a pink nose. Fine motor skills develop systematically in children.
A pure white tiger is totally white without any stripes, Most new-borns have a reflexive grip at birth and begin
which is due to the presence of double recessive allele to reach for items about three months of age. They will
in the genetic code. It happens only in the Bengal tiger also begin to practise their voluntary grip and two-
subspecies, and only one in 10,000 births can have it handed palmar grasps. At 5 months, they should be
naturally. White tigers are rarely seen in the wild, and able to demonstrate a one-handed palmar grip, and at
only twelve of them have been spotted in India (3)______ 6 months, they should be able to create a controlled

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reach. Most new-borns begin to reach and grab for able to dress themselves for the first time.
items to put in their mouth between the ages of 6 and 21. Select the most appropriate title for the
12 months, and they begin to gain the capacity to passage.
regulate the release of objects they are gripping. They
(a) Development of Fine Motor Skills in Children
will also develop a pincer grasp and use it to pick
objects up (thumb and one finger).They will also be able (b) Importance of Fine Motor Skills
to move an object from one hand to the other and drop (c) Systematic Development of Children
and pick up their toys. (d) Development of New-borns
Most youngsters are interested in stacking building 22. In light of the above passage, which of the
blocks between the ages of 12 and 24 months. They following toys may help in the development of
will also practise putting rings on a stick, putting pegs fine motor skills?
on a pegboard, and turning pages a few at a time. They
(a) Crayons
can also begin to draw, paint with their entire arm
movement, moving their hands and producing strokes, (b) All of the given options
and feed themselves with little to no help. (c) String beads

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Toddlers at the age of two can begin to string big beads,
turn single pages, cut with scissors, and handle
crayons with their thumb and fingers (instead of their
(d) Stacks and building blocks
23. When do children learn to regulate the release
of the objects that they are gripping?

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fist). They will also be able to use only one hand for
(a) 3-6 months (b) 2-4 years
most tasks and begin to paint with their wrists, forming

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dots, lines, and circular strokes. Your youngster will
also be able to eat consistently and without help. Most 24. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the

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given word.

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youngsters will be able to cut along the dotted lines
on paper by the age of four. They will be able to draw Systematically

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a cross or square shape and write their name and the
(a) Evenly (b) Selectively

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numbers 1 to 5. They will be able to copy letters and

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will have mastered their handedness. They will also be (c) Oddly (d) Haphazardly

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1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (d)
9. (c) 10. (c) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15. (a) 16. (a)
17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (a) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (d)

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ALL VOCAB
P ra s h a n t S ir

One Word Substitutions

S.No. One word Substitutions Hindi Meaning Enlgish Meaning
1. The examination of one's own conscious vkRefo'ys"k.k Introspection

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thoughts and feelings

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The wide variety of shared and different
personal and group characteristics among
fofo/rk Diversity

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3. Severe in his manner Austere
4. A floating container anchored to the sea ikuh ij rSjus okyk lwpd Buoy

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bottom, so used for directing ships and

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warning them of possible danger
fpUg

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5. Social organisation where males are Patriarchy

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heads of families

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6. Killing of many people lagkj Carnage
7. Jokes and funny remarks amongst friends etkfd;k Banter
8. A building containing interesting, rare, laxzgky; Museum
and old objects
bZekunkjh

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9. The quality of being faithful Fidelity
10. The supervisor in the examination hall fujh{kd Invigilator
eS=khiw.kZ <ax ls

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11. In a friendly and peaceable manner Amicably
12. Something which lasts forever 'kk'or] fpjdkfyd Eternal

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13. A place where coins are made flDdk dkj[kkuk Mint

S.No. Word

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Synonyms
Hindi Meaning Synonym
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sustainable
Instant
Hapless
Plethora
Nadir
P That can continue for a long time
Happening suddenly or immediately
Unlucky; unfortunate
A very large amount of something
The worst moment of a particular situation
nh?kZdkfyd
rqjar] rRdkfyd
cnfdLer
izpqjrk
lcls cqjh fLFkfr
Maintainable
Immediate
Ill- fated
Excess
Lowest point
6. Updated To make something more modern lcls u;k Latest
7. Paranoia An extreme and unreasonable feeling that fpark Anxiety
other people do not like you
8. Endeavour To try to do something: iz;kl Attempt

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9. Delivered To take goods, letters, parcels, etc. igq¡pkuk Deposited

10. Awful Extremely bad or unpleasant Mjkouk Terrible
11. Committed Loyal and willing to give your time and lefiZr Devoted
energy to something that you believe in

Idioms
S.No. Idioms English Meaning Hindi Meaning
1. Brought his servant to book Scolded his servant MkaVuk
2. Easier said than done Not as easy as it appears to be dguk vklku gS djuk eqf'dy
3. To show a clean pair of heels To run fast cgqr rsth ls Hkkxuk

h
4. Hold good Remain valid ykxw gksuk
5. In dire straits In a very bad situation [krjukd fLFkfr
6.
7.
Left me in the lurch
Made up his mind

l i s To desert someone
Has decided
chp ea>nkj esa NksM+uk
eu cuk ysuk

r
8. I don’t buy it I am not convinced lger u gksuk

i
9. On cloud nine To be extremely happy cgqr T;knk [kq'k gksuk
10.
11. Get out of hand

n g
Blowing her own trumpet

s
Praising herself
Go out of control
viuh gh c<+kbZ djuk
viuk vkik [kksuk

y
12. Throw caution to the wind To take a big risk or be reckless tksf[ke Hkjk dke djuk

E b nt
13. Through the grapevine Via gossip lquh lqukbZ ckr
14. Pull yourself together Calm down 'kkar jguk
15. Kill two birds with one stone Great workout ,d lkFk dbZ liQyrk feyuk
16. A cock and bull story A foolish and concocted story ,d cukoVh dgkuh
17.
18.
19.
To go down in flames

a
Ruffle someone’s feathers
Crocodile tears

h
To fail miserably at something
Make someone annoyed
Pretended sadness
cqjh rjg vliQy gksuk
ijs'kku djuk
>wB&ewB dk jksuk

s
20. Die a dog’s death A shameful death dqÙks dh ekSr ejuk
21. Hand and glove Intimate gkfu"V laca/

a
22. To hold his tongue Learn to keep quiet 'kkar jguk
lhek fu/kZfjr djuk

r
23. Draw the line Fix the limit
24. Crux of the matter Main part of the problem leL;k dk ewy fcUnq

P
25. By word of mouth In spoken form ekSf[kd (tckuh) :i esa
26. Figured out Finally understood le>uk
27. The whole nine yards Everything lcdqN
28. Last resort Last option after all others have be tried vafre mik;
29. Square an account To settle one's debt fglkc pqdkuk
30. At cross purposes In a way that causes confusion or failure vyx&vyx eqís ij ckr djuk
because people are working or talking with
different goals or purposes
31. Made a clean sweep Eliminate unwated persons/things vuko';d yksxksa@phtksa dks gV

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32. Made a fuss To give someone a lot of attention vR;f/d è;ku nsuk
33. Made his own way To do what one's wants to do despite the vius cuk;s jkLrs ij tkuk
desires, plans, etc. of others
34. Crying over the spilt milk To feel sorry or sad about something that O;FkZ esa iNrkuk
has already happend
35. Catching one's eyes To get someone's attention, especially by è;ku vkdf"kZr djuk
looking at them
36. Facing the music To accept criticism or punishment for fd;s dk ifj.kke Hkqxruk
something you have done.
37. Cast aside To stop thinking about csdkj le>dj NksM+ nsuk
38. Hit the sack To go to bed in order to sleep lksus ds fy, tkuk
40.
41.
42.
The home stretch
Through thick and thin
The eleventh hour

sh The lost part of something that is being done

To perserve through good times as well as bad
At the last possible moment
fdlh dke dk vafre Hkkx
lq[k&nq%[k esa
vafre {k.k esa

l i r Antonyms

S.No. Word
g si
English Meaning Hindi Meaning Antonyms
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Common
Abundance
Unworthy
Everywhere
Infirm
n
E b nt y
Happening or found often or in many places
A very large quantity of something
lkekU;] ekewyh
Hkjekj] izpqjrk
Not deserving respect, admiration, or support v;ksX;] dqik=k
In or to every place
People who are ill for long periods
gj txg
detksj chekj
Rare
Dearth
Noble
Nowhere
Robust

a
6. Keen Very interested, or wanting (to do) laosnu'khy] dq'kxz cqf¼Insensitive
something very much
ekuo fufeZr] Ñf=ke

h
7. Artificial Made by people, often as a copy of Natural
something natural

s
8. Autonomy To govern or control one's own affairs LojkT;] Lo; 'kklu Dependence
9. Retention The action of keeping something /kj.k djuk] vo/kj.k Relinquishment

a
10. Prudent Careful and avoiding risks prqj] cqf¼eku Stupid
11. Hasten To be quick to do or say something tYnckth djuk Dawdle
12.
13.

14.
Despair
Borrow

Melody P r The state of having lost all hope

To get or receive something from someone
with the intention of giving it back after a
period of time
Tune of a piece of music
fujk'kk] ek;wlh
m/kj ysuk

e/qj xfr] lqLrjrk

Optimism
Lend

Disharmony
15. Rare Very often nqyZHk] vuwBk Common
16. Humble Not proud or not believing that you are fouez vfHkeku jfgr Pompous
important
17. Periphery The outer edge of a particular area ifjf/ Centre
18. Conducive Helping or making something happen lgk;d] fgrdj Unfavourable
19. Prejudice Pre-judgement or opinion about something i{kikr] rjiQnkjh Impartiality

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20. Melancholy Sadness fujk'kk] mnklh Ecstasy

21. Humane Showing kindness, care, and sympathy n;kyq] n;kiw.kZ Merciless
towards others, especially those who are
suffering
22. Absorb To take in and hold something (a liquid, lks[k ys
uk] vo'kks"k.k djukEmit
heat, etc.)
23. Appreciation The act of recognizing or understanding ljkguk] vkHkkj Disregard
that something is valuable
24. Truthful Honest and not containing or telling any lies ekunkj
lPpk] bZ Deceitful
25. Fanatical Extremely interested in something /ekZU/ Moderate
26. Elegant Having a good or attractive style lqUnj]
euksgj Awkward

h
27. Laziness The quality of not being willing to work or vkyL;] lqLrh Industrious
use any effort
28.
29.
Decipher
Fuel
s
Understanding something that is not clear

i
To incite to do something

l
fdlh pht dks decode d jukGarble
HkM+
dkuk] mÙksftr djuk Deter

r
30. Systematically In a way that is done according to an agreed fu;ekuqlkj] Øekuqlkj Haphazardly

i
set of methods or organized plan

n g s
E b nt y
ha
a s
P r
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