Q4201.Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The large box of chocolates
B. were distributed among
C. the children present
D. at the birthday party.
- AThe large box of chocolates
- Bwere distributed among
- Cthe children present
- Dat the birthday party
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Concept: The verb follows the main noun before 'of', not the noun after it.
- Main subject = box (singular); 'of chocolates' only describes the box.
- Singular subject needs singular verb: 'were' → was distributed.
- Corrected: '… box of chocolates was distributed …'
Trick: Cover the 'of + noun' phrase with your finger and read 'The large box … were' — the error jumps out.
Answer: (B) were distributed among
अवधारणा: क्रिया 'of' से पहले वाले मुख्य noun के अनुसार चलती है, बाद वाले noun के अनुसार नहीं।
हल:
- मुख्य कर्ता box है (एकवचन); 'of chocolates' सिर्फ़ उसका विवरण है।
- एकवचन कर्ता के साथ 'were' नहीं, was distributed आएगा।
- सही वाक्य: The large box of chocolates was distributed …
ट्रिक: 'of + noun' वाले हिस्से को हटाकर पढ़ें — 'The box were' तुरंत ग़लत लगेगा।
उत्तर: (B) were distributed among
Q4202.Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
The thieves broke the guarded vault during the midnight storm.
- Ainto
- Bonto
- Cup
- Dopen
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Concept: Choose the particle that gives 'break' the meaning 'enter by force'.
- Break into = force one's way inside a building/safe — fits thieves and a vault.
- 'Break up' = end/split; 'onto' = on a surface; 'open' is not even a preposition.
Trick: Thieves, burglars, hackers → always 'break into' (a house, a car, a system).
Answer: (A) into
अवधारणा: ऐसा particle चुनना है जिससे 'break' का अर्थ 'ज़बरदस्ती अंदर घुसना' बने।
हल:
- Break into = ज़बरदस्ती अंदर घुसना — चोर और तिजोरी के साथ सही बैठता है।
- 'Break up' = रिश्ता/सभा ख़त्म होना; 'onto' = किसी सतह पर; 'open' preposition ही नहीं है।
ट्रिक: चोर/हैकर हमेशा किसी घर, गाड़ी या सिस्टम में 'break into' करते हैं।
उत्तर: (A) into
Q4203.Select the most appropriate synonym of the word:
PURPOSE-DRIVEN
- ATeleological
- BRandom
- CHistorical
- DReactive
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Concept: Purpose-driven = guided by a goal or end.
- Teleological (Greek telos = end/goal) = explained by or aimed at a purpose.
- Random = without plan; Reactive = only responding; Historical = about the past — none mean goal-directed.
Trick: Link 'tele-' here with telos = goal, not 'far' (as in telephone).
Answer: (A) Teleological
अवधारणा: Purpose-driven = किसी लक्ष्य/उद्देश्य से प्रेरित।
हल:
- Teleological (ग्रीक telos = लक्ष्य) = उद्देश्य की ओर निर्देशित।
- Random = बिना योजना; Reactive = सिर्फ़ प्रतिक्रिया देने वाला; Historical = अतीत से जुड़ा — कोई भी लक्ष्य-आधारित नहीं।
ट्रिक: यहाँ 'tele-' को telos = लक्ष्य से जोड़ें, 'दूर' (telephone) से नहीं।
उत्तर: (A) Teleological
Q4204.Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
- AAcknowlegement
- BResponsibility
- CEnvironment
- DManagement
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Concept: 'Acknowledge' keeps its 'd' (ack-now-ledge) in every form.
- Correct spelling: Acknowledgement (British) / Acknowledgment (American) – both keep 'dg'.
- 'Acknowlegement' drops the 'd' – incorrect.
- Responsibility, Environment and Management are spelt correctly.
Trick: Think of the root 'knowledge' – ac + knowledge + ment; the 'dge' never loses its d.
Answer: (A) Acknowlegement
अवधारणा: 'Acknowledge' के हर रूप में 'd' बना रहता है (ac + knowledge)।
- सही वर्तनी: Acknowledgement (British) / Acknowledgment (American) – दोनों में 'dg' है।
- 'Acknowlegement' में 'd' छूट गया है – गलत।
- Responsibility, Environment, Management तीनों सही लिखे हैं।
ट्रिक: मूल शब्द 'knowledge' याद रखें – ac + knowledge + ment; 'dge' का d कभी नहीं हटता।
उत्तर: (A) Acknowlegement
Q4205.Which of the following sentences uses the word "desert" with the same meaning as in the sentence below?
"We were forced to desert the ship when the engine malfunctioned."
- AThe Sahara Desert experiences extremely high daytime temperatures.
- BPlants in the desert have adapted to survive with little water.
- CTravelers crossed a vast desert during their journey.
- DHe would never desert his companions when they needed him most.
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Concept: 'Desert' as verb = abandon; as noun = dry sandy region.
- In the given sentence 'to desert the ship' → verb, meaning to abandon.
- (A), (B), (C) speak of a sandy land → noun.
- (D) 'never desert his companions' = never abandon them → same verb sense.
Trick: If 'desert' comes after to/will/would/never and takes an object, it is the verb 'abandon'.
Answer: (D) He would never desert his companions when they needed him most.
अवधारणा: 'Desert' क्रिया = छोड़ देना; संज्ञा = रेगिस्तान।
हल:
- दिए वाक्य में 'to desert the ship' क्रिया है — अर्थ छोड़कर चले जाना।
- (A), (B), (C) में रेगिस्तान (संज्ञा) की बात है।
- (D) में 'never desert his companions' = साथियों को कभी नहीं छोड़ेगा — वही अर्थ।
ट्रिक: यदि 'desert' के बाद कोई object (ship, companions) आए तो वह क्रिया 'छोड़ना' है।
उत्तर: (D) He would never desert his companions when they needed him most.
Q4206.Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
- ACommemoretive
- BCelebration
- CAnniversary
- DMemorial
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Concept: Words from '-ate' verbs take '-ative' (with 'a').
- Root verb: commemorate → adjective commemorative.
- 'Commemoretive' wrongly uses 'e'; Celebration, Anniversary, Memorial are correct.
Trick: create → creative, relate → relative, commemorate → commemorative — keep the 'a' of '-ate'.
Answer: (A) Commemoretive
अवधारणा: '-ate' वाली क्रिया से बने शब्द '-ative' (a के साथ) लेते हैं।
हल:
- मूल क्रिया commemorate → विशेषण commemorative।
- 'Commemoretive' में 'e' ग़लत है; बाकी तीनों शब्द सही हैं।
ट्रिक: create → creative, relate → relative की तरह commemorative — '-ate' का 'a' बना रहता है।
उत्तर: (A) Commemoretive
Directions (Qs. 7-11): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rapid advancement of Genetic Engineering (GE) in modern medicine introduces a tangled web of moral dilemmas that need to be carefully addressed. While GE offers the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases, enhancing physical resilience, and new opportunities for biological improvement, it raises to its highest power fundamental questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the
alteration of human nature. Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties are necessary to counteract societal polarization in the face of the possibility of a genetic divide, particularly between the wealthy and the underprivileged. More alarmingly, GE technologies that edit the germline have the potential to introduce and even accelerate permanent changes to the human gene pool, resulting in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences. This creates issues of consent and safety in a more manipulated future. In addition, as GE influences increasing numbers of evolutionary outcomes, the liability question is at the forefront: who is to blame when a genetic modification triggers a catastrophic side effect or ecological imbalance?
Q4207.What is one of the main moral concerns related to the advancement of GE in medicine?
- AIncreased medical costs in all hospitals
- BIntroduction and acceleration of permanent changes to the gene pool
- CImproved surgical techniques in emergency care
- DReduction in the study of biology in schools
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Concept: Pick the concern that the passage itself states.
- The passage warns that germline editing can bring permanent changes to the human gene pool, even speed them up.
- Hospital costs, surgery methods and school biology are never mentioned.
Trick: In RC, reject any option whose key words (costs, surgery, schools) do not appear in the passage.
Answer: (B) Introduction and acceleration of permanent changes to the gene pool
अवधारणा: वही चिंता चुनें जो गद्यांश में लिखी है।
हल:
- गद्यांश कहता है कि germline editing से मानव gene pool में स्थायी बदलाव आ सकते हैं और तेज़ भी हो सकते हैं।
- अस्पताल का ख़र्च, सर्जरी या स्कूल में जीवविज्ञान का ज़िक्र ही नहीं है।
ट्रिक: RC में जिस विकल्प के मुख्य शब्द गद्यांश में न मिलें, उसे तुरंत हटा दें।
उत्तर: (B) Introduction and acceleration of permanent changes to the gene pool
Directions (Qs. 7-11): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rapid advancement of Genetic Engineering (GE) in modern medicine introduces a tangled web of moral dilemmas that need to be carefully addressed. While GE offers the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases, enhancing physical resilience, and new opportunities for biological improvement, it raises to its highest power fundamental questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the
alteration of human nature. Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties are necessary to counteract societal polarization in the face of the possibility of a genetic divide, particularly between the wealthy and the underprivileged. More alarmingly, GE technologies that edit the germline have the potential to introduce and even accelerate permanent changes to the human gene pool, resulting in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences. This creates issues of consent and safety in a more manipulated future. In addition, as GE influences increasing numbers of evolutionary outcomes, the liability question is at the forefront: who is to blame when a genetic modification triggers a catastrophic side effect or ecological imbalance?
Q4208.What is necessary to address societal polarization caused by GE in medicine?
- AIncreased privatization of medical research
- BRobust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties
- CLimiting the use of medicine in certain countries
- DComplete removal of doctors from hospitals
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Concept: Locate the line on the 'genetic divide' between rich and poor.
- To counter this polarization, the passage calls for robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties.
- Privatisation, limiting medicine or removing doctors are not suggested anywhere.
Trick: Search the question's key word ('polarization') in the passage — the answer sits in the same sentence.
Answer: (B) Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties
अवधारणा: अमीर–गरीब के 'genetic divide' वाली पंक्ति देखें।
हल:
- इस ध्रुवीकरण को रोकने के लिए गद्यांश मज़बूत नैतिक ढाँचे और अंतरराष्ट्रीय नियामक संधियाँ ज़रूरी बताता है।
- निजीकरण, दवाओं पर रोक या डॉक्टरों को हटाने की कोई बात नहीं है।
ट्रिक: प्रश्न का मुख्य शब्द ('polarization') गद्यांश में खोजें — उत्तर उसी वाक्य में मिलेगा।
उत्तर: (B) Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties
Directions (Qs. 7-11): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rapid advancement of Genetic Engineering (GE) in modern medicine introduces a tangled web of moral dilemmas that need to be carefully addressed. While GE offers the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases, enhancing physical resilience, and new opportunities for biological improvement, it raises to its highest power fundamental questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the
alteration of human nature. Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties are necessary to counteract societal polarization in the face of the possibility of a genetic divide, particularly between the wealthy and the underprivileged. More alarmingly, GE technologies that edit the germline have the potential to introduce and even accelerate permanent changes to the human gene pool, resulting in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences. This creates issues of consent and safety in a more manipulated future. In addition, as GE influences increasing numbers of evolutionary outcomes, the liability question is at the forefront: who is to blame when a genetic modification triggers a catastrophic side effect or ecological imbalance?
Q4209.Which of the following is the primary liability question associated with GE, as discussed in the passage?
- AThe loss of natural immunity in the general population
- BThe challenge of determining who is to blame when a modification triggers side effects
- CThe introduction of highly expensive medical procedures
- DThe complete removal of government oversight in research
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Concept: The last line of the passage raises the liability issue.
- It asks who should be held responsible if a genetic change causes a disaster or ecological imbalance.
- So the issue is fixing blame for harmful side effects → option (B).
Trick: 'Liability' = legal responsibility; look for the option with 'who is to blame'.
Answer: (B) The challenge of determining who is to blame when a modification triggers side effects
अवधारणा: गद्यांश की अंतिम पंक्ति में जवाबदेही (liability) का प्रश्न है।
हल:
- वह पूछता है कि जीन-परिवर्तन से कोई बड़ा नुकसान हो तो ज़िम्मेदार कौन होगा।
- यानी मुद्दा है दोष तय करना → विकल्प (B)।
ट्रिक: 'Liability' = क़ानूनी ज़िम्मेदारी; 'who is to blame' वाला विकल्प चुनें।
उत्तर: (B) The challenge of determining who is to blame when a modification triggers side effects
Directions (Qs. 7-11): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rapid advancement of Genetic Engineering (GE) in modern medicine introduces a tangled web of moral dilemmas that need to be carefully addressed. While GE offers the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases, enhancing physical resilience, and new opportunities for biological improvement, it raises to its highest power fundamental questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the
alteration of human nature. Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties are necessary to counteract societal polarization in the face of the possibility of a genetic divide, particularly between the wealthy and the underprivileged. More alarmingly, GE technologies that edit the germline have the potential to introduce and even accelerate permanent changes to the human gene pool, resulting in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences. This creates issues of consent and safety in a more manipulated future. In addition, as GE influences increasing numbers of evolutionary outcomes, the liability question is at the forefront: who is to blame when a genetic modification triggers a catastrophic side effect or ecological imbalance?
Q4210.Which of the following statements is grammatically correct?
- AThe advancement of GE in modern medicine introduces questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human nature.
- BThe advancement of GE in modern medicine introduce questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human nature.
- CThe advancement of GE in modern medicine introduce questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human natures.
- DThe advancement of GE in modern medicine introduces questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human natures.
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Concept: Check two things: the verb's number and the form of 'nature'.
- Subject head = 'The advancement' (singular) → verb introduces; (B), (C) fail.
- 'Human nature' is uncountable → no plural 'natures'; (C), (D) fail.
- Only (A) passes both tests.
Trick: With two variables in options, eliminate on one point first — only two options remain, then test the second.
Answer: (A) The advancement of GE in modern medicine introduces questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human nature.
अवधारणा: दो बातें जाँचें: क्रिया का वचन और 'nature' का रूप।
हल:
- मुख्य कर्ता 'The advancement' एकवचन है → introduces; (B), (C) बाहर।
- 'Human nature' अगणनीय है → 'natures' नहीं होगा; (C), (D) बाहर।
- दोनों शर्तें सिर्फ़ (A) पूरी करता है।
ट्रिक: पहले एक बिंदु से दो विकल्प हटाएँ, फिर दूसरे बिंदु से बचे दो में से चुनें।
उत्तर: (A) The advancement of GE in modern medicine introduces questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the alteration of human nature.
Directions (Qs. 7-11): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rapid advancement of Genetic Engineering (GE) in modern medicine introduces a tangled web of moral dilemmas that need to be carefully addressed. While GE offers the promise of eradicating hereditary diseases, enhancing physical resilience, and new opportunities for biological improvement, it raises to its highest power fundamental questions regarding eugenics, genetic inequality, and the
alteration of human nature. Robust ethical frameworks and international regulatory treaties are necessary to counteract societal polarization in the face of the possibility of a genetic divide, particularly between the wealthy and the underprivileged. More alarmingly, GE technologies that edit the germline have the potential to introduce and even accelerate permanent changes to the human gene pool, resulting in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences. This creates issues of consent and safety in a more manipulated future. In addition, as GE influences increasing numbers of evolutionary outcomes, the liability question is at the forefront: who is to blame when a genetic modification triggers a catastrophic side effect or ecological imbalance?
Q4211.How does the application of GE create a potential risk in terms of biological safety, according to the passage ?
- AGE will completely replace natural reproduction, leading to population decline
- BGE's editing of the germline could result in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences.
- CGE will make biological decisions based on politics rather than science
- DGE's impact on evolution will primarily benefit the pharmaceutical industry
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Concept: Find the safety risk linked with germline editing.
- Passage: editing the germline may lead to unforeseen mutations or effects that cannot be reversed.
- Population decline, politics, or drug-industry profit are not mentioned as safety risks.
Trick: Options that match the passage word for word (unforeseen, irreversible) are usually the answer in factual RC.
Answer: (B) GE's editing of the germline could result in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences.
अवधारणा: germline editing से जुड़ा सुरक्षा-ख़तरा खोजें।
हल:
- गद्यांश: germline बदलने से अप्रत्याशित mutation या कभी न पलटने वाले जैविक परिणाम हो सकते हैं।
- जनसंख्या घटना, राजनीति या दवा-उद्योग का लाभ — इनका ज़िक्र नहीं है।
ट्रिक: तथ्यात्मक RC में गद्यांश के शब्दों (unforeseen, irreversible) से मेल खाता विकल्प प्रायः सही होता है।
उत्तर: (B) GE's editing of the germline could result in unforeseen mutations or irreversible biological consequences.
Q4212.Choose the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom.
Despite their different backgrounds, the two partners see eye to eye on all major decisions.
- ATo look directly into someone's eyes
- BTo have the same opinions or views
- CTo carefully observe someone's behavior
- DTo strongly oppose another person
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Concept: Idioms carry a figurative, not literal, meaning.
- See eye to eye = to agree; to hold the same view.
- The sentence contrasts 'different backgrounds' with agreement on all big decisions.
Trick: Literal-meaning options (looking into eyes) are traps in idiom questions — skip them first.
Answer: (B) To have the same opinions or views
अवधारणा: मुहावरे का अर्थ शाब्दिक नहीं, लाक्षणिक होता है।
हल:
- See eye to eye = सहमत होना, एक जैसी राय रखना।
- वाक्य में 'अलग पृष्ठभूमि' के बावजूद बड़े फ़ैसलों पर सहमति की बात है।
ट्रिक: शाब्दिक अर्थ वाला विकल्प (आँखों में देखना) मुहावरों में अक्सर जाल होता है।
उत्तर: (B) To have the same opinions or views
Q4213.Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Light
- AFragile
- BPonderous
- CPetite
- DSlender
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Concept: Light (weight) ↔ heavy.
- Ponderous = very heavy, slow and clumsy — opposite of light.
- Fragile, petite, slender all suggest smallness/delicacy — closer to 'light'.
Trick: 'Ponder-' comes from Latin pondus = weight (also in 'pound').
Answer: (B) Ponderous
अवधारणा: Light (हल्का) का विलोम = भारी।
हल:
- Ponderous = बहुत भारी, धीमा और भद्दा — light का उल्टा।
- Fragile (नाज़ुक), Petite (छोटा), Slender (पतला) — ये light के क़रीब हैं।
ट्रिक: 'Ponder-' लैटिन pondus = वज़न से बना है ('pound' भी इसी से)।
उत्तर: (B) Ponderous
Q4214.Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who flies an aircraft.
- ACaptain
- BPilot
- CMason
- DSalior
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Concept: Match the job with the vehicle.
- One who flies an aircraft = Pilot.
- Captain commands a ship, Sailor works on a ship (option misspelt 'Salior'), Mason works with stone.
Trick: Aircraft → pilot; ship → captain/sailor; car → driver; horse → rider/jockey.
Answer: (B) Pilot
अवधारणा: काम को वाहन से मिलाएँ।
हल:
- हवाई जहाज़ उड़ाने वाला = Pilot।
- Captain = जहाज़ का कप्तान, Sailor = नाविक ('Salior' ग़लत वर्तनी), Mason = राजमिस्त्री।
ट्रिक: विमान → pilot; जहाज़ → captain/sailor; कार → driver; घोड़ा → jockey।
उत्तर: (B) Pilot
Q4215.Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who has an exceptional aptitude in one particular field.
- ALayman
- BDilettante
- CAmateur
- DSavant
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Concept: Exceptional skill in one field = expert/scholar.
- Savant = a person with remarkable knowledge or talent in a specific area.
- Layman, dilettante, amateur all describe non-experts — the opposite idea.
Trick: Three options mean 'non-expert' → the odd one out (Savant) is the answer.
Answer: (D) Savant
अवधारणा: किसी एक क्षेत्र में असाधारण योग्यता = विद्वान/विशेषज्ञ।
हल:
- Savant = किसी विशेष क्षेत्र में अद्भुत ज्ञान या प्रतिभा वाला व्यक्ति।
- Layman (आम आदमी), Dilettante (शौक़िया), Amateur (नौसिखिया) — तीनों ग़ैर-विशेषज्ञ हैं।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प 'ग़ैर-विशेषज्ञ' हैं, इसलिए अलग वाला (Savant) उत्तर है।
उत्तर: (D) Savant
Q4216.Change the following sentence into the Active form.
Fresh vegetables are sold at the market every Sunday morning.
- AFresh vegetables sell at the market every Sunday morning.
- BThey sell fresh vegetables at the market every Sunday morning.
- CThey are selling fresh vegetables at the market every Sunday morning.
- DFresh vegetables have been sold at the market every Sunday morning.
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Concept: are/is + V3 (passive) → V1/V1+s (active); add a doer.
- No agent given → use 'They' as subject.
- 'are sold' (simple present) → sell; 'Fresh vegetables' becomes the object.
- Active: They sell fresh vegetables … every Sunday.
Trick: Tense never changes in voice change — (C) continuous and (D) perfect are out at once.
Answer: (B) They sell fresh vegetables at the market every Sunday morning.
अवधारणा: are/is + V3 (passive) → V1 (active); कर्ता जोड़ें।
हल:
- कर्ता नहीं दिया → 'They' लें।
- 'are sold' (simple present) → sell; 'Fresh vegetables' object बन जाएगा।
- Active: They sell fresh vegetables … every Sunday.
ट्रिक: Voice बदलने पर tense नहीं बदलता — (C) और (D) तुरंत बाहर।
उत्तर: (B) They sell fresh vegetables at the market every Sunday morning.
Q4217.Select the most appropriate antonym of the word:
Oppose
- AResist
- BReject
- CConnive
- DProtest
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Concept: Oppose = resist/go against.
- Connive = to secretly go along with or allow something wrong — the reverse of opposing.
- Resist, reject, protest all mean the same as oppose (synonyms).
Trick: When three options are synonyms of the word, the fourth is the antonym.
Answer: (C) Connive
अवधारणा: Oppose = विरोध करना।
हल:
- Connive = चुपचाप साथ देना या ग़लत काम को अनदेखा कर होने देना — विरोध का उल्टा।
- Resist, Reject, Protest — तीनों oppose के समानार्थी हैं।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प समानार्थी हों तो बचा हुआ चौथा विलोम होता है।
उत्तर: (C) Connive
Q4218.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect voice. She said, 'I cooked the dinner, and I was waiting for the guests."
- AShe said that she had cooked the dinner and she was waiting for the guests.
- BShe said that she had cooked the dinner and she had been waiting for the guests.
- CShe said that she cooked the dinner and she had been waiting for the guests.
- DShe said that she cooked the dinner and she was waiting for the guests.
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Concept: Past reporting verb → back-shift every tense.
- Simple past 'cooked' → past perfect had cooked.
- Past continuous 'was waiting' → had been waiting.
- I → she; join with 'that'.
Trick: Both verbs must move one step back — pick the option where neither verb is left unchanged.
Answer: (B) She said that she had cooked the dinner and she had been waiting for the guests.
अवधारणा: Reporting verb भूतकाल में हो तो हर tense एक कदम पीछे जाता है।
हल:
- Simple past 'cooked' → past perfect had cooked।
- Past continuous 'was waiting' → had been waiting।
- I → she; 'that' से जोड़ें।
ट्रिक: दोनों क्रियाएँ बदलनी चाहिए — जिस विकल्प में दोनों बदली हों वही सही।
उत्तर: (B) She said that she had cooked the dinner and she had been waiting for the guests.
Q4219.Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
A fraction of the student body are attended the seminar.
- AA fractions of the student body have attended
- BA fraction of the student body have attended
- CA fraction of the student body were attended
- DA fraction of the student body has attended
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Concept: After 'a fraction of', the verb agrees with the noun after 'of'.
- Students attended → active voice needed, not 'are attended'.
- Noun after 'of' = 'the student body' (singular collective) → singular has attended.
- 'A fractions' is ungrammatical.
Trick: Fraction/part/half/percentage of + singular noun → singular verb; + plural noun → plural verb.
Answer: (D) A fraction of the student body has attended
अवधारणा: 'a fraction of' के बाद क्रिया 'of' के बाद वाले noun के अनुसार।
हल:
- छात्रों ने seminar attend किया → active voice चाहिए, 'are attended' नहीं।
- 'the student body' एकवचन समूहवाचक है → has attended।
- 'A fractions' व्याकरण की दृष्टि से ग़लत है।
ट्रिक: Part/half/fraction of + एकवचन noun → एकवचन क्रिया; बहुवचन noun → बहुवचन क्रिया।
उत्तर: (D) A fraction of the student body has attended
Q4220.Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
Anita , a skilled chef who managed the kitchen in hotels as well as resorts, will be prepare the feast Sunday in Goa.
- Awill prepare
- Bin preparation
- Cwill preparing
- Dis prepare
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Concept: Simple future = will + V1 (base form).
- 'will be prepare' mixes 'be' with a base verb — wrong.
- Correct: Anita … will prepare the feast Sunday in Goa.
- 'will preparing' / 'is prepare' are broken forms; 'in preparation' leaves no verb.
Trick: will/shall/can/must are always followed directly by V1 — no 'be' unless V1 is 'be' itself.
Answer: (A) will prepare
अवधारणा: Simple future = will + V1।
हल:
- 'will be prepare' में 'be' और V1 साथ आ गए — ग़लत।
- सही: Anita … will prepare the feast Sunday in Goa.
- 'will preparing', 'is prepare' ग़लत रूप हैं; 'in preparation' से वाक्य में क्रिया ही नहीं बचती।
ट्रिक: will/shall/can/must के तुरंत बाद V1 आती है।
उत्तर: (A) will prepare
