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Directions (1-5): In the following questions, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
Q1. (A) Bread and butter/ (B) is/ (C) all everybody wants./ (D) No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. All that is the right set of conjunction to be used here.
Q2. (A) None of the delegates at the conference/ (B) was able either to/ (C) understand or resolve the issue./ (D) No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Either-to and Or-to is the correct conjunction pair to be used here.
Q3. (A) We are extremely glad/ (B) for excited as well to invite you/ (C) to attend the forum./ (D) No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. And should replace for as there are same set of part of speeches- adjectives ( glad and excited ) on both sides of for.
Q4. (A) When his son got a post in BMC/ (B) then she was/ (C) very happy./ (D) No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Then is not required here.
Q5. (A) The cost of the new/ (B) equipment is likely to be so high as five / (C) times the existing ones. / (D) No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. As high as is the right set of conjunction to be used here.
Directions (6-8): Improve the bracketed part of the sentences.
Q6. There are (a good many) tigers in this forest.
(a) some good many tigers
(b) the good many tigers
(c) a good tigers
(d) No improvement
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. No improvement is required.
Q7. No economist can accurately (forsee) whether tax will go up or down.
(a) expect
(b) anticipate
(c) obviate
(d) No Improvement
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Anticipate: to see what might happen in the future.
Hence, option ‘B’ fits in the context.
Q8. I (ran over) an old-school friend at the mall.
(a) ran out
(b) ran into
(c) gave out
(d) No Improvement
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Run over (phrasal verb): drive a vehicle over a person/thing.
Run out (phrasal verb): have none left
Run into (phrasal verb): meet unexpectedly
Give out (phrasal verb): give to many people at no cost.
Hence option B is correct.
Directions (9-13): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filed in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Q9. The cafe is a good place to take a breather with the family post shopping or to even leave __________ dads to relax with your tot, while you shop uninterrupted.
(a) Preposterous
(b) Reluctant
(c) Lanky
(d) Sturdy
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Preposterous: utterly absurd or ridiculous.
Reluctant: not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it.
Lanky: ungracefully thin and tall.
Hence Option B fits in the context.
Q10. ___________ of fraud have prompted Ayushman Bharat administrators to announce that some key treatments should be availed through public sector institutions.
(a) Amalgamation
(b) Animosity
(c) Apprehensions
(d) Austerity
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Apprehension: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Austerity: sternness or severity of manner or attitude.
Hence Option C fits in the context.
Q11. A reader wrote to us wondering whether discussions on technological disruptions and their impact on the news ecology area _____ to deflect attention from the failings of the news media.
(a) Problem
(b) Protest
(c) Promotion
(d) Ploy
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. Ploy: a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one’s own advantage.
Hence option D fits in the context.
Q12. This is what distinguishes it not only from tabloids, __________ numerous websites where the focus is on views.
(a) but also through
(b) but also from
(c) but from
(d) yet from
S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. ‘But also from’ is the correct choice as ‘not only’……’but also’ is the correct conjunction pair. Also the ‘preposition’ used in precedent part will be used in subsequent part as well.
Hence option B fits in the context.
Q13. The Rules mandates DoT to take __________ action under the license norms and also seize the equipment, if a telecom operator fails to adhere to them,
(a) Discreet
(b) Refined
(c) Punitive
(d) Venial
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Punitive: inflicting or intended as punishment.
Venial: (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable.
Hence option C fits in the context.
Directions (14-15): In the following questions four alternatives are given for idioms/phrases in now. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Q14.Pell-mell
(a) very quickly and without control
(b) slowly with control
(c) run and jump out of the house
(d) move down the stairs
S14. Ans.(a)
Q15.Cut above
(a) better than other people or things of the same type.
(b) poor than others
(c) tobecome prosperous
(d) to be the best
S15. Ans.(a)
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