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  • Question 1/10
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    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.
    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    In this question, a sentence (in bold) from the passage has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any will be in one part of the sentence. If there is No error the answer is 'No Error/(E)'. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

    That I failed in love (A)/ because I was ridiculously (B)/ trustful--in thinks it impossible (C)/ that Christiana could deceive me. (D)/ No Error(E)

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'C', i.e This part of the sentence has an error.

    Key Points

    • In the given sentence the use of the third person presents indicative of the verb 'think', 'thinks' is incorrect.
    • The sentence is talking about the past where the author is contemplating his past relationship and why he failed in his love life, the sentence is in the past tense.
    • The past continuous of the verb 'think' which is 'thinking' should be used in this case.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

    Correct Sentence: That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinking it impossible that Christiana could deceive me.

    Additional Information

    • Indicative conjugation of the verb 'think':
    • Simple present
      I think
      you think
      he thinks
      we think
      you think
      they think
    • Past progressive/continuous
      I was thinking
      you were thinking
      he was thinking
      we were thinking
      you were thinking
      they were thinking
  • Question 2/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.

    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    What is the Tone of the passage?

    Solutions

    Key Points

    • A passage is said to be Apathetic when the tone indicates that the written piece is emotionless, the writer is not interested/ concerned and is indifferent and unresponsive towards the topic.
    • A passage is said to be Narrative when the author tries to convey a story or an event. It usually answers the question- “Then what happened?”. A narrative type of RC often presents situations like a dispute, conflicts, problems & solutions, motivational events, etc. The basic purpose is to gain a reader’s interest and thus, engage the reader.
    • A passage is said to be Humanistic when the tone of writing is most suitable to issues related to welfare, values and other such human affairs.
    • A passage is said to be Cynical when the tone of writing is in a cynical tone revealing the author’s view of society being driven purely by self-interest.
    • A passage is said to be Apologetic when the tone is used to express remorse or guilt regarding the mishaps or tragedies that may have occurred in the past.
    • Because in the given passage the writer is giving an account of his life to those present at the Christmas gathering, the tone is Narrative, where the writer is conveying a story.

    Hence, the correct option is Option 2.

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    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.

    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    Which of the following is/are incorrect according to the given passage?

    A. He modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to be the last one to narrate. 

    B. I am nobody's enemy but my own. 

    C. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge.

    Solutions

    Key Points

    • The first sentence of the first paragraph says, 'He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin.', so Sentence A is incorrect.
    • The second sentence of the second paragraph says, 'It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own.', so Sentence B is correct.
    • The second sentence of the last paragraph says, 'I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge.', so Sentence C is also correct.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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    Directions For Questions

    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.

    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    Which of the following is/are correct according to the given passage?

    A. For as to himself, he said, he was used to leading the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands.

    B. Through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way.

    C. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance.

    Solutions

    Key Points

    • The second sentence of the first paragraph says, 'For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands.', so Sentence A is incorrect.
    • The second last sentence of the second paragraph says, 'That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way.', so Sentence B is correct.
    • The last sentence of the second paragraph says, 'That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.', so Sentence C is also correct.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

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    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.

    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    Choose the Antonym of the word 'meticulously'.

    Solutions

    Key Points

    • The word 'meticulously' means in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly. 
      • Example: The book was written meticulously and all the important aspects were included in it.
    • Let's look at the meanings of the given options:
      • Attentively- while paying close attention.
        • Example: The students listened to the teacher attentively mad followed all the instructions carefully in the chemistry lab.
      • Deliberately- consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
        • Example: The man deliberately tried to avoid visiting his inlaws as he wasn't comfortable there.
      • Partially- only in part; to a limited extent.
        • Example: All his savings could only partially cover the hospital charges for his mother's operation.
      • Prudently- in a way that shows care and thought for the future. 
        • Example: She acted prudently and started investing money from an early age.
      • Precisely- in exact terms; without vagueness.
        • Example: The company precisely dedicated all its efforts toward production and customer satisfaction.

    Hence the only possible answer is option 3.

    Additional Information

    • The synonyms of the word 'meticulously' are "attentively, correctly, delicately, "
    • The antonyms of the word 'meticulously' are  "incompletely, partially, carelessly"
  • Question 6/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

    He was very reluctant to be the first of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if "John our esteemed host" (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin. For as to himself, he said, he was so little used to lead the way that really--But as they all cried out here, that he must begin, and agreed with one voice that he might, could, would, and should begin, he left off rubbing his hands, and took his legs out from under his armchair, and did begin.

    I have no doubt (said the poor relation) that I shall surprise the assembled members of our family, and particularly John our esteemed host to whom we are so much indebted for the great hospitality with which he has this day entertained us, by the confession I am going to make. But, if you do me the honour to be surprised at anything that falls from a person so unimportant in the family as I am, I can only say that I shall be meticulously accurate in all I relate.

    I am not what I am supposed to be. I am quite another thing. Perhaps before I go further, I had better glance _____ what I AM supposed to be. It is supposed unless I mistake--the assembled members of our family will correct me if I do, which is very likely (here the poor relation looked mildly about him for contradiction); that I am nobody's enemy but my own. That I never met with any particular success in anything. That I failed in business because I was unbusinesslike and credulous--in not being prepared for the interested designs of my partner. That I failed in love because I was ridiculously trustful--in thinks it impossible that Christiana could deceive me. That I failed in my expectations from my uncle Chill, on account of not being as sharp as he could have wished in worldly matters. That, through life, I have been rather put upon and disappointed in a general way. That I am at present a bachelor of between fifty-nine and sixty years of age, living on a limited income in the form of a quarterly allowance, to which I see that John our esteemed host wishes me to make no further allusion.

    The supposition as to my present pursuits and habits is to the following effect.

    I live in a lodging in the Clapham Road--a very clean back room, in a very respectable house--where I am expected not to be at home in the day-time, unless poorly; and which I usually leave in the morning at nine o'clock, on the pretence of going to business. I take my breakfast--my roll and butter, and my half-pint of coffee--at the old-established coffee shop near Westminster Bridge; and then I go into the City--I don't know why--and sit in Garraway's Coffee House, and on 'Change, and walk about, and look into a few offices and counting-houses where some of my relations or acquaintance are so good as to tolerate me, and where I stand by the fire if the weather happens to be cold.

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    Choose the Synonym of the word 'pretence'.

    Solutions

    Key Points

    • The word 'pretence' means an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. 
      • Example: The man entered their house under the pretence of a serviceman with an intention of robbing them.
    • Let's look at the meanings of the given options:
      • Actuality- the state of existing in reality.
        • Example: The actuality of the situation was that he was utterly dissatisfied with his job.
      • Faithfulness- the quality of being faithful; fidelity.
        • Example: Faithfulness is a virtue of every relationship. 
      • Integrity- the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
        • Example: It is his integrity for which he is famous worldwide.​
      • Charade- an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.
        • Example: The talk of compatibility in between the residents of the society was nothing but a charade, as we were used to seeing arguments almost every day.
      • Loyalty- the quality of being loyal.​
        • Example: The politician showed loyalty to his party and never parted ways from it.

    Hence the only possible answer is option 4.

    Additional Information

    • The synonyms of the word 'pretence' are "acting, deceit, deception"
    • The antonyms of the word 'pretence' are  "reality, honesty, truth"
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    In each question, one sentence is given. In each sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E. Below the sentences are given five options with possible pairs of interchange of those bold words. Choose the pair(s) of words which are needed to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

    The climate crisis has (A) forest the traditional narrative of such “normality” like (B) changed fires in current eco-fiction, (C) disastrous such events as (D) exacerbating and beyond the limits of the (E) resilience of ecosystems.

    Solutions

    Key Points

    We can look into the sentence in the following way:

    The climate crisis has (A) ________ the traditional narrative of such “normality” like (B) _________ fires in current eco-fiction, (C) _________ such events as (D) ________ and beyond the limits of the (E) ________ of ecosystems.

    • E has the correct word in both grammatical and contextual sense.
    • A needs a verb that would signify how the traditional narrative has been affected. Thus, ‘changed’ is the correct word for it. So, A-B. Putting ‘forest’ before fires also makes contextual sense as it defines the type of fires under discussion.
    • Again, C needs a verb while D needs an adjective. Thus, C and D should interchange.  ‘Exacerbating’ is a verb meaning make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. ’Disastrous’ is an adjective meaning causing great damage.
    • Thus, the correct answer is option 4 – A-B and C-D.

    Correct Sentence The climate crisis has (B) changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” like (A) forest fires in current eco-fiction, (D) exacerbating such events as (C) disastrous and beyond the limits of the (E) resilience of ecosystems.

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    In each question, one sentence is given. In each sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E. Below the sentences are given five options with possible pairs of interchange of those bold words. Choose the pair(s) of words which are needed to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

    (A) Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires (B) alarming several months earlier than the (C) suffered “annual season” of wildfire, and with an (D) erupted enormity spread, and severity even as the country (E) typical from its hottest and driest year so far.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. C-E and B-D.

    We can look into the sentence in the following way:

    (A) ____________ in August 2019, this time, bushfires (B) ______________ several months earlier than the (C) __________ “annual season” of wildfire, and with an (D) ______________ enormity spread, and severity even as the country (E) ______________ from its hottest and driest year so far.

    Let us look into the meaning of the highlighted words –

    • Starting – beginning
    • Alarming – worrying or disturbing.
    • Suffered – experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
    • Erupted – break out suddenly and dramatically.
    • Typical – having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

    is in the correct position as it defines the beginning of the situation under discussion.

    is not correct. It needs a word that would describe the sudden appearance of the bush fires. Thus, B and D need to interchange as ‘erupted’ is a better fit.

    C needs an adjective while E needs a verb. The adjective would define the type of ‘annual season’, while the verb would show the problems faced by the country. Thus, C and E should interchange to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

    Thus, the correct answer is option 2 – C-E and B-D.

    Correct Sentence (A) Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires (D) erupted several months earlier than the (E) typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an (B) alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country (C) suffered from its hottest and driest year so far.

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    In each question, one sentence is given. In each sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E. Below the sentences are given five options with possible pairs of interchange of those bold words. Choose the pair(s) of words which are needed to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

    (A) More than 10 million hectares of forestland have (B) burnt down across the country, leading to mass (C) stranded and thousands of people (D) evacuations at seashores, considering it (E) safer.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. C-D

    We can look into the sentence in the following way:

    (A) _________ than 10 million hectares of forestland have (B) _________ down across the country, leading to mass (C) _________ and thousands of people (D) __________ at seashores, considering it (E) ____________.

    When we study the sentence, we can see that ‘mass stranded’ and ‘evacuations at seashores’ may look grammatically correct phrases when they stand alone, but contextually and grammatically they don’t fit the sentence.

    ‘Evacuations’ mean the action of evacuating a person or a place. ‘Stranded’ means leave (someone) without the means to move from somewhere. Thus, C and D need to interchange.

    Correct Sentence (A) More than 10 million hectares of forestland have (B) burnt down across the country, leading to mass (D) evacuations and thousands of people (C) stranded at seashores, considering it (E) safer.

  • Question 10/10
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    In each question, one sentence is given. In each sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E. Below the sentences are given five options with possible pairs of interchange of those bold words. Choose the pair(s) of words which are needed to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

    The (A) proponents of the consumer friendliness of the government must (B) common that the “illusion” of this acceptable limit of inflation (C) potentially rests upon the savings of the (D) recall consumers, which the government is (E) unduly misemploying for its own gains.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. B-D.

    We can look into the sentence in the following way:

    The (A) ____________ of the consumer friendliness of the government must (B) ______________ that the “illusion” of this acceptable limit of inflation (C) ___________ rests upon the savings of the (D) __________ consumers, which the government is (E) ___________ misemploying for its own gains.

    A, C and E have the correct words in both grammatical and contextual sense.

    The second blank needs a verb while the fourth blank needs an adjective to describe the type of consumers. Thus, B and D should interchange to make the sentence correct.

    This makes option 3 – B-D the correct answer.

    Correct Sentence The (A) proponents of the consumer friendliness of the government must (D) recall that the “illusion” of this acceptable limit of inflation (C) potentially rests upon the savings of the (B) common consumers, which the government is (E) unduly misemploying for its own gains.

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