Question 1

Choose the word that best fits the blank: Her analysis was __ than impressive; it was nearly revelatory.

Accepted Answer

more. The sentence compares the analysis to being impressive and then says it was nearly revelatory, which implies it was even better than impressive. So the comparative word that fits is "more."

Question 2

Pick the sentence that uses a homonym of the highlighted word in: 'During the ceremony, the fanon lay across the bishop's shoulder.'

Accepted Answer

The students debated Fanon's ideas on colonial identity.. The highlighted word "fanon" refers to a liturgical vestment, while "Fanon" in the correct option is the surname of Frantz Fanon, the writer and thinker. This makes it a homonym/homophone usage with a different meaning.

Question 3

Arrange these sentences into a coherent paragraph: 1. This process helps ensure the food we eat is safe and free of harmful microbes or impurities. 2. Food processing is a set of techniques that turn raw ingredients into edible products. 3. These techniques range from simple steps like cho

Accepted Answer

2, 3, 1, 4. Sentence 2 introduces food processing. Sentence 3 expands on the techniques involved, sentence 1 explains the safety benefit, and sentence 4 adds preservation and nutritional value as another effect. This creates a logical flow.

Question 4

Select the word that is closest in meaning to BIBLIOMANIAC.

Accepted Answer

Book-lover. A bibliomaniac is a person who has an excessive passion for books or collecting them. Among the options, 'Book-lover' is the closest meaning.

Question 5

Read the passage and answer the question. India's COVID-19 vaccination programme, vast in ambition and reach, had to navigate logistical hurdles, social resistance, and policy pressures. Distribution was uneven, with cities receiving more doses than rural areas due to centralized decision-

Accepted Answer

Using trusted community figures and mobile vaccination outreach. The passage says the approach was adjusted through community outreach via trusted local and religious figures and mobile vaccination teams. These steps directly addressed rumours, hesitancy, and access barriers.

Question 6

Pick the correct word to complete the sentence: The researcher found the correlation to be ____ weak to shape policy.

Accepted Answer

too. The correct structure is 'too weak to shape policy,' which means the correlation is insufficiently strong for that purpose. The other options do not fit the grammar of the sentence.

Question 7

Based on the passage, the word 'dichotomy' is closest in meaning to: (The passage discusses the contrast between entrepreneurship and conventional employment, weighing security against independence and risk.)

Accepted Answer

A sharp split between two contrasting things. 'Dichotomy' means a division or contrast between two opposite or very different things. In the passage, it refers to the contrast between entrepreneurship and conventional employment.

Question 8

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the word: RUSE

Accepted Answer

Candor. A ruse means a trick, deception, or stratagem. The antonym among the options is candor, which means honesty and frankness.

Question 9

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The fast-growing spread of misleading and false content on social media poses a serious threat to healthy public discussion. 2. This approach involves carefully checking claims, evidence, and sources to judge how accurate a statement r

Accepted Answer

1, 3, 4, 2. Sentence 1 introduces the issue of misleading content. Sentence 3 follows by stating its harmful effects, and sentence 4 gives the response using 'Therefore,' which makes it a logical conclusion. Sentence 2 then explains what fact-checking involves, fitting after the mention of fact-checking bodies.

Question 10

Pick the best replacement for the underlined portion of the sentence: He is eagerly looking forward to meet Sakshi soon.

Accepted Answer

to meeting Sakshi. The expression 'look forward to' is followed by a gerund, not an infinitive. Therefore, 'to meeting Sakshi' is grammatically correct, while 'to meet Sakshi' is incorrect in this structure.

Question 11

Select the best replacement for the underlined portion: The man was charged FOR fraud.

Accepted Answer

charged with fraud. In English, the correct phrase is 'charged with' when referring to an accusation or legal offence. The other prepositions do not form the standard collocation.

Question 12

Arrange the sentences into a logical paragraph: 1. The most common model is a peer-to-peer setup, where control is shared rather than held by one authority. 2. A decentralized ledger system records transactions across multiple nodes instead of storing them in a single place. 3. This shared

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 1, 3. Sentence 2 introduces the decentralized ledger system. Sentence 4 explains how it works, sentence 1 gives the common model, and sentence 3 concludes with the benefit of shared control.

Question 13

Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to: EULOGY.

Accepted Answer

Castigation. A eulogy is a speech or writing that praises someone highly. Castigation means severe criticism or punishment, which is the opposite in sense.

Question 14

Identify the segment of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: The report's emphasis on tech-utopianism, although commendable, (1)/ ignore the deeply entrenched inequities (2)/ that persist in access to data and digital literacy (3)/ across demographic and regional divides. (4)

Accepted Answer

(2). The subject of the sentence is 'The report's emphasis,' which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be 'ignores' instead of 'ignore'.

Question 15

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word: Her counter-argument, though well-crafted, failed to __________ the central issue raised by the opposition.

Accepted Answer

address. "Address" means to deal with or consider a problem or issue. The sentence says the counter-argument failed to deal with the central issue, so it fits best.

Question 16

Choose the best replacement for the highlighted portion of the sentence (or 'No improvement'): The court declared the accused AS GUILTY.

Accepted Answer

guilty. The phrase "declared the accused guilty" is grammatically correct and natural. The other options are awkward or incorrect in usage.

Question 17

Rewrite the following sentence by changing it from passive voice to active voice: The report will have been submitted by the analyst before the deadline.

Accepted Answer

The analyst will have submitted the report before the deadline.. The sentence is in future perfect passive voice: "will have been submitted." In active voice, the subject becomes "the analyst" and the tense remains future perfect: "will have submitted."

Question 18

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: The committee opted __________ extending the deadline because of the strict compliance rules.

Accepted Answer

against. The correct phrase is "opted against" when someone chooses not to do something. So the committee chose not to extend the deadline.

Question 19

Rewrite the following passive-voice sentence in the active voice: 'It has been claimed that important data was being disclosed by employees within the firm.'

Accepted Answer

Someone has claimed that employees were disclosing important data within the firm.. The sentence can be converted by making the reporting verb active: 'Someone has claimed...'. The embedded clause also changes from passive to active: 'important data was being disclosed by employees' becomes 'employees were disclosing important data'.

Question 20

Pick the word that is closest in meaning to: AMORPHOUS

Accepted Answer

Vague. 'Amorphous' means shapeless or lacking a definite form, and by extension it can mean vague or undefined. Among the options, 'Vague' is the closest synonym.

Question 21

Select the correct one-word substitute for: "A government run by the wealthy and powerful."

Accepted Answer

Plutocracy. A plutocracy is a form of government ruled by the wealthy. Oligarchy means rule by a few, bureaucracy means rule by officials, and technocracy means rule by experts.

Question 22

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word: Her argument seemed convincing; ________, it was based on outdated data.

Accepted Answer

nevertheless. The sentence contrasts the appearance of the argument with the fact that it relied on outdated data. "Nevertheless" is used to show concession or contrast. The other options do not fit the meaning.

Question 23

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Each of the reports ____ been verified before submission.

Accepted Answer

has. The subject is "Each," which is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has." The phrase "of the reports" does not change the verb agreement. Therefore, "has" is correct.

Question 24

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Neither the captain nor the players ____ ready to begin without the referee.

Accepted Answer

were. In a neither-nor construction, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, "players" is the nearer subject and it is plural, so the plural verb "were" is correct. The other options do not match this agreement rule.

Question 25

Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Inadvartant. The word "Inadvartant" is misspelled. The correct spelling is "Inadvertent". The other three words are correctly spelled.

Question 26

The following sentence is in indirect speech. Choose the option that most accurately expresses it in direct speech: The magistrate declared that justice must be upheld regardless of the consequences.

Accepted Answer

"Justice must be upheld regardless of the consequences," the magistrate declared.. In indirect speech, the statement uses the modal verb "must" and the passive form "be upheld." The direct speech should reproduce the same wording inside quotation marks with the reporting verb outside.

Question 27

Based on the passage, what was one major unintended drawback associated with the CoWIN registration system?

Accepted Answer

It excluded citizens with low digital literacy or access. The passage states that CoWIN unintentionally excluded many people who lacked smartphones, internet access, or the digital skills needed to use the platform. This widened the digital divide and was a major drawback.

Question 28

In the sentence, "The guards stood in pike formation along the causeway," the word "pike" refers to a long spear or weapon. Select the option that uses "pike" in the same sense.

Accepted Answer

The long pike of the foot-soldier helped break the rival ranks.. "Pike" can mean a long spear used as a weapon. Option C uses it in that sense, referring to a foot-soldier's weapon. The other options use different meanings or contexts.

Question 29

The following sentence is in indirect speech. Choose the option that best expresses it in direct speech: The manager told the staff that due dates must be met strictly.

Accepted Answer

"You should meet the due dates strictly," said the manager.. The indirect statement conveys an instruction to the staff. In direct speech, it is best expressed as a direct address to the staff: "You should meet the due dates strictly." This preserves the meaning and tone most accurately among the options.

Question 30

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: So fragile ___ the talks that one disclosure could sabotage them.

Accepted Answer

were. The sentence uses inversion: "So fragile were the talks..." The subject "talks" is plural, so the plural verb "were" is correct. This is a standard emphatic structure in English.

Question 31

Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: Neither the analysis of revenue nor the forecast of expenditure patterns (1) / seem to reflect the supply bottlenecks (2) / that medium-sized manufacturers experience (3) / during sudden market contractions. (4)

Accepted Answer

(2). In a 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. Here, 'the forecast of expenditure patterns' is singular, so the verb should be 'seems' instead of 'seem'.

Question 32

Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: The initiatives praised by the committee (1) / are not only designed to modernise reporting systems (2) / but also improving transparency in funding distribution (3) / across all districts. (4)

Accepted Answer

(3). The error is in part (3) because 'improving' does not parallel 'designed'. After 'not only... but also', the structure should be grammatically parallel, such as 'but also designed to improve' or 'but also improve'.

Question 33

Select the word that best fits the blank: Without her prompt intervention, the discussion might well have ___ into an acrimonious stalemate.

Accepted Answer

devolved. The phrase 'devolved into' means gradually deteriorated into a worse state, which fits the context of an acrimonious stalemate. The other options do not match the meaning or grammar of the sentence.

Question 34

Which option best describes the writer's overall attitude toward India's COVID-19 vaccination drive?

Accepted Answer

Evaluative and balanced, with guarded optimism. The phrase suggests the writer is assessing the vaccination drive objectively while still expressing some hope about its outcomes. It is neither purely celebratory nor strongly negative, so a balanced and guardedly optimistic tone fits best.

Question 35

Convert the following sentence from indirect to direct speech, choosing the most accurate version: The manager said that the employees were adapting to the new system quickly.

Accepted Answer

"The employees are adapting to the new system quickly," said the manager.. In indirect speech, 'were adapting' is past continuous. When converted to direct speech, the tense changes back appropriately to present continuous if the reporting is being expressed as a current statement. Hence the correct direct form is in present continuous.

Question 36

Read the passage and answer: A familiar flaw in team decisions, called groupthink, arises when a group's desire for total agreement outweighs its willingness to critically weigh alternative viewpoints, so dissent is silenced and choices turn faulty. Conformity reinforces this as people unc

Accepted Answer

Encouraging constructive dissent. The passage explains that groupthink happens when agreement is valued more than critical thinking. Its remedy is to allow and encourage dissent so alternative viewpoints can be examined before decisions are made.

Question 37

Read the passage and answer: The passage contrasts conventional employment with entrepreneurship. Salaried jobs in established institutions offer steady income, social validation, organizational support, and protection from major risks like capital loss, within defined hierarchies. Entrepr

Accepted Answer

Perseverance. The passage says entrepreneurship demands persistence, ingenuity, and tolerance for uncertainty. Among the options, perseverance best matches persistence, which is explicitly mentioned as essential for entrepreneurs.

Question 38

Identify the segment containing a grammatical error: That none of the applicants considered the policy fair (1)/ is hardly shocking given (2)/ that neither the supervisor nor the HR officer (3)/ were informed in advance. (4)

Accepted Answer

(4). The phrase 'neither the supervisor nor the HR officer' takes a singular verb because the nearer subject 'HR officer' is singular. Therefore, 'were informed' should be 'was informed'.

Question 39

Pick the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to: MELANCHOLY.

Accepted Answer

Jovial. "Melancholy" means sad or depressed. Among the options, "jovial" means cheerful and good-humoured, which is the closest opposite.

Question 40

Read the passage and answer the question. In modern discussions, the contrast between entrepreneurship and conventional jobs has grown sharper. Traditional employment is linked with predictability, structured growth and a clear career path, whereas entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking

Accepted Answer

It offers hierarchy and lowers personal risk. The passage says employment works within defined systems of authority and responsibility, which gives a visible roadmap. It also shields employees from major risks like losing capital or market shocks, making it mentally reassuring.

Question 41

Select the correct one-word substitute for: "A professional who prepares detailed maps showing the terrain and features of an area."

Accepted Answer

Topographer. A topographer is a person who makes detailed maps of the physical features and terrain of an area. The other options refer to different professions.

Question 42

Select the option that correctly explains the meaning of the idiom: 'Blow a fuse'.

Accepted Answer

To become suddenly angry. 'Blow a fuse' is an idiom meaning to become very angry suddenly. It is commonly used when someone loses control of their temper.

Question 43

Pick the best replacement for the underlined portion: I suggested that he go to the veterinary surgeon immediately as his dog was unwell.

Accepted Answer

go to the veterinary surgeon immediately. After 'suggested that,' English commonly uses the base form of the verb, so 'go' is correct. The phrase 'to the veterinary surgeon immediately' is also grammatically fine and preserves the meaning.

Question 44

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to: DISCORD

Accepted Answer

Concord. "Discord" means disagreement, conflict, or lack of harmony. The opposite is "concord," which means agreement or harmony.

Question 45

Convert the following sentence from active to passive voice: Will the committee review the amended policy immediately?

Accepted Answer

Will the amended policy be reviewed immediately by the committee?. The object "the amended policy" becomes the subject in passive voice. Since the original sentence is in future tense with "will," the passive form is "will be reviewed."

Question 46

Choose the option that correctly turns the following direct speech into reported speech: She said, "Finish it right now."

Accepted Answer

She told me to finish it immediately.. The sentence is an आदेश/imperative, so it changes to "told + object + to + verb." The time expression "right now" becomes "immediately" in reported speech.

Question 47

Select the correctly spelt word that names an early material once used for making film.

Accepted Answer

Celluloid. Celluloid is the correct spelling of the early plastic material once used for making photographic film. The other options contain spelling errors.

Question 48

Choose the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as: PUERILE

Accepted Answer

Unseasoned. Puerile means childish, immature, or silly. Among the options, unseasoned best matches the sense of being inexperienced or immature.

Question 49

Reorder the four sentences below into a logical paragraph: 1. This process, commonly known as evaporation, is vital to the water cycle and helps moderate the climate. 2. Bodies of water like rivers, lakes and oceans continually release moisture into the air. 3. The sun's heat supplies the

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 3, 1. Sentence 2 introduces the source of moisture. Sentence 4 explains the beginning of the process, sentence 3 gives the energy source, and sentence 1 concludes by naming the process and stating its importance. So the correct order is 2, 4, 3, 1.

Question 50

Select the correct meaning of the idiom: 'Rain on someone's parade'.

Accepted Answer

To spoil or dampen someone's excitement. The idiom 'rain on someone's parade' means to spoil someone's plans or reduce their happiness. It is used when someone dampens another person's excitement or celebration.

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