The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
As per the passage, which of these sentences is not correct?
AOne’s body and mind should be properly relaxed to ensure good sleep.
BRegular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness.
CIrregular sleep patterns can result in health problems.
DInsufficient sleep can lead to obesity.
Pick an option to attempt
The passage states that while regular exercise and a healthy diet are important, sleep is also crucial for fitness, indicating that exercise and diet alone are not sufficient.
Hence, Option 2 is correct
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
In order to remain physically fit one must
Amaintain a set sleep pattern.
Bsnack frequently.
Cread a good book every night.
Draise levels of ghrelin.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Correct. The passage recommends having a definite sleeping pattern as part of maintaining physical fitness.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage does not mention snacking frequently as a requirement for physical fitness.
- Option 3: Incorrect. While reading a good book may contribute to relaxation, the passage does not link it directly to physical fitness.
- Option 4: Incorrect. Raising levels of ghrelin is associated with increased hunger, not physical fitness, and the passage mentions it as a negative effect of sleep deprivation.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
The objective of the passage is to
Apresent psychological insights to the reader.
Bprovide medical input to the reader.
Cexpose the reader to disinformation.
Dadvise the reader.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. The passage does not specifically present psychological insights.
- Option 2: Incorrect. While the passage does include some medical information, its main purpose is not to provide medical input.
- Option 3: Incorrect. The passage aims to inform, not to mislead the reader.
- Option 4: Correct. The passage advises the reader on the importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
Being deprived of sleep can result in
Ahunger satiation.
Bterminal illness.
Cmental exhaustion.
Dmetabolism loss.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. Sleep deprivation is linked to increased hunger, not satiation.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage does not claim that sleep deprivation results in terminal illness.
- Option 3: Correct. The passage clearly states that sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted, affecting mental capacity.
- Option 4: Incorrect. While sleep affects metabolism, the passage does not mention 'metabolism loss' as a result of sleep deprivation.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
In what way does sleep contribute to a person's well-being?
ABy helping the body replenish its resources.
BBy increasing a person’s appetite.
CBy adding power and strength to the muscles.
DBy regularising a person’s daily routine.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Correct. The passage states that sleep helps the body and mind repair and recharge themselves.
- Option 2: Incorrect. The passage mentions that sleep deprivation can increase appetite, not sleep itself.
- Option 3: Incorrect. There is no mention of sleep adding power and strength to the muscles in the passage.
- Option 4: Incorrect. While a regular sleeping pattern is advised, the passage specifically highlights sleep's role in replenishing the body's resources rather than regularizing the daily routine.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It's true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don't realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental wel … read passage
The main focus of the passage is on the
Astability of leptin and ghrelin in the human body.
Bdangers of high levels of cholesterol and diabetes.
Cperils of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.
Dill effects of junk food high in carbs and sugars.
Pick an option to attempt
- Option 1: Incorrect. The passage mentions leptin and ghrelin in context to sleep, not as the main focus.
- Option 2: Incorrect. While the passage does talk about these dangers, they are presented as consequences of the main focus.
- Option 3: Correct. The passage primarily discusses the negative impacts of sleep deprivation and irregular sleep patterns.
- Option 4: Incorrect. The passage does mention unhealthy eating as a result of sleep deprivation, but this is not the main focus.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
India is now the focus of Apple operations because
Ait offers the benefit of a manufacturing base in addition to a market.
Bno other country has the same ease of doing business.
Cit has the world’s second largest population.
DAmerican technology companies want to reduce their reliance on China.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone.'
- 'by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India.'
- These citations support that India offers a manufacturing base in addition to being a market.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Apple's challenge while opening physical stores is to
Aprovide stimulation that draws customers away from other sellers.
Bretain links with their partner sellers while drawing customers to their stores.
Csubtly alienate customers away from competitors.
Doffer parallel products packaged more attractively.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.'
- This citation explains the challenge of retaining partner relations while attracting customers.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
The main point the passage makes is that Apple
Aneeds physical stores to expand sales to more buyers of premium products.
BiPhone was already popular in India.
Chas realised the strategic importance of the Indian market.
Dneeds new branding and marketing strategies to compete with Samsung.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'Apple has finally understood that India's premium market is growing.'
- This citation underscores Apple's realization of the strategic importance of the Indian market.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Apple's aim is not only to increase sales of its iPhones, but to draw people into Apple's ecosystem. In the context of the passage, this statement means that Apple seeks to
Abring customers into a network of related products which it offers.
Battract customers to buy its phones through innovative means.
Cattract customers by displaying a wide range of aesthetically designed products.
Dbe the market leader in the world of premium smartphones.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.'
- The citation indicates the goal of integrating customers into Apple's range of products and services.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
The Apple retail stores in India will
Anot have any impact on Apple’s image.
Bbring in more customers and increase sales.
Cnot materially impact sales of iPhones.
Ddrive healthy competition in the smartphone market.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'It is not as if this will change Apple's sales in any dramatic way.'
- This citation directly suggests that the retail stores will not have a significant impact on sales.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls 'premium resellers'. Will the new-found ability to sell products direct … read passage
Based on the passage which one of the following is not true?
ARegulatory restrictions were eased in 2023.
BiPhone 14 is being manufactured in India.
CCurrently 5 to 7 percent of all iPhones are manufactured in India.
DManufacturing of iPhones in India commenced in 2017.
Pick an option to attempt
- 'In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules.'
- This citation confirms that the easing of restrictions occurred prior to 2023, making Option 1 incorrect.
Some big shots know how to escape the law even after they violate it. It is, however, the ___________ who are more often apprehended and punished.
Asmall fry
Bsmall fish
Ctiny shots
Dtiny fish
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom referring to people of little importance or influence who are easily caught.
Option 1 -> small fry -> refers to unimportant people who lack power or influence, making them easy targets for law enforcement. This is the most commonly used idiom in this context.
Option 2 -> small fish -> while this is also a valid idiom with similar meaning, 'small fry' is the more established and preferred expression when contrasting with 'big shots.'
Option 3 -> tiny shots -> not a recognized idiom; creates an awkward parallel with 'big shots.'
Option 4 -> tiny fish -> not a standard idiom and sounds unnatural in this context.
Example: When discussing workplace hierarchies, the CEO and executives are the big shots, while the small fry are the entry-level employees and interns who have little influence over company decisions. These small fry often bear the brunt of corporate mistakes even though they had no power to prevent them.
Meena is very arrogant and class-conscious; she refuses to acknowledge Sunil because she feels he is a man ___________.
Aof some importance
Bof great importance
Cof less importance
Dof no importance
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a phrase describing someone's social status or importance level as perceived by an arrogant person.
Option 1 -> of some importance -> suggests moderate significance, which wouldn't justify complete dismissal.
Option 2 -> of great importance -> indicates high status, contradicting the context of refusal to acknowledge.
Option 3 -> of less importance -> implies reduced significance but not total dismissal.
Option 4 -> of no importance -> means completely insignificant, matching Meena's complete refusal to acknowledge Sunil.
When someone considers another person of no importance, they view them as having zero social value or significance. It's like treating someone as if they're invisible - completely beneath notice or consideration, which perfectly captures how class-conscious people often dismiss those they consider socially inferior.
The new car has disappointed its buyers in many ways, and good mileage is its only ___________.
Asaving grace
Bsaving praise
Csaving case
Dsaving face
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom meaning the only positive quality that redeems something otherwise disappointing.
Option 1 -> saving grace -> means the one redeeming quality that makes up for other flaws.
Option 2 -> saving praise -> not a standard idiom; grammatically incorrect construction.
Option 3 -> saving case -> not a recognized idiom; doesn't fit the context.
Option 4 -> saving face -> means avoiding embarrassment or maintaining dignity, not about redeeming qualities.
When something has many flaws but one good feature that makes it worthwhile, that feature is called a saving grace. It's like having a terrible movie with one amazing actor whose performance makes the whole thing bearable - that actor becomes the film's saving grace.
It grieved me ___________ my friend's serious illness.
Ahearing regarding
Bin hearing
Cto hear of
Dto hear regarding
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs a preposition phrase that correctly expresses being saddened by learning about something.
Option 1 -> hearing regarding -> incorrect; 'hearing regarding' is not grammatically correct after 'grieved me.'
Option 2 -> in hearing -> incorrect; 'grieved me in hearing' creates an awkward and ungrammatical construction.
Option 3 -> to hear of -> correct; 'grieved me to hear of' is the proper infinitive construction expressing sadness about learning of something.
Option 4 -> to hear regarding -> incorrect; while 'to hear' is correct, 'regarding' is not the right preposition to use with 'hear' in this context.
When something grieves you to hear of, it means you feel deep sadness upon learning about unfortunate news or events. It's the natural emotional response when you discover that something bad has happened to someone you care about, like hearing of a friend's illness or misfortune.
If you ask me to give you a rough estimate for the cost of the project, ___________ I would say thirty lakhs.
Aoff-the-mike
Boff-the-mark
Coff-the-cuff
Doff-the-grid
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom meaning to give an immediate, spontaneous response without preparation.
Option 1 -> off-the-mike -> means away from the microphone; not relevant to giving estimates.
Option 2 -> off-the-mark -> means inaccurate or wrong; doesn't fit the context of giving estimates.
Option 3 -> off-the-cuff -> means spontaneous or improvised without preparation; perfect for giving rough estimates.
Option 4 -> off-the-grid -> means disconnected from utilities or systems; irrelevant to estimates.
When someone asks you for a quick estimate and you don't have time to calculate precisely, you give an off-the-cuff response. It's like rolling up your shirt sleeves and giving your best guess on the spot, without formal preparation or detailed analysis.
The nasty comments made by strangers on the social media platforms about the actor made him ___________.
Aill and ache
Bill at ease
Cill at heart
Dill in heart
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom meaning to feel uncomfortable or anxious due to negative situations.
Option 1 -> ill and ache -> not a standard idiom; grammatically incorrect construction.
Option 2 -> ill at ease -> means feeling uncomfortable, anxious, or disturbed by a situation.
Option 3 -> ill at heart -> not a recognized English idiom; incorrect preposition usage.
Option 4 -> ill in heart -> not a standard English expression; wrong preposition.
When nasty comments from strangers make you feel uncomfortable and anxious, you become ill at ease. It's that unsettled feeling you get when something disturbs your peace of mind, like when you're in an awkward social situation or facing criticism that makes you squirm.
A few brands tailor their pants in such a way that it is easy for people with prosthetic legs to put them on. This is how they ___________.
Ago the extra mile
Bgo to the extra level
Cgo the entire mile
Dgo to the extreme level
Pick an option to attempt
The blank needs an idiom meaning to make extra effort or do more than expected.
Option 1 -> go the extra mile -> means to make additional effort beyond what's required or expected.
Option 2 -> go to the extra level -> not a standard idiom; awkward phrasing that doesn't convey the intended meaning.
Option 3 -> go the entire mile -> not a recognized idiom; lacks the meaning of exceeding expectations.
Option 4 -> go to the extreme level -> means to take something to an excessive degree, not about making thoughtful extra effort.
When companies go the extra mile for their customers, they're doing more than just meeting basic requirements - they're putting in that special extra effort that makes all the difference. It's like a restaurant that not only serves good food but also remembers your favorite table and asks about your family.
My aunt Seema was the most generous of all the members of our family. Whenever we went out for dinner, she always insisted to pay for the meal.
Aon and paid for the meal
Bthat she had paid for the meal
Cthat she will be paying for the meal
Dthat she pay for the meal
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests the subjunctive mood after verbs of demand or insistence.
When we use verbs like 'insist,' 'demand,' or 'suggest,' they're followed by 'that' + the base form of the verb (subjunctive mood). Think of it as expressing a wish or demand for something to happen. For example: 'I insist that he arrive on time' (not 'arrives').
Option 1 Wrong structure - 'insisted on' needs a gerund, not 'paid.'
Option 2 Past perfect suggests she already paid before insisting - backwards logic!
Option 3 Future progressive doesn't work after 'insisted that' - grammatical mismatch.
Option 4 Perfect! Uses subjunctive mood with base form 'pay' after 'insisted.'
Listening to the recording of cricket commentary from the past can be great fun. Especially, the last few overs, when the best players are gone, and the tailenders try their best to run between the wickets without getting out. This is when you realise that nothing much has changed, hasn't it?
Anothing much has changed, has it?
Bnothing much has changed, would it?
Cnothing much is changed, isn't it?
Dnothing much has changed, hasn't it?
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests tag questions.
Tag questions are those little 'isn't it?' or 'don't you?' bits we add to statements to seek agreement or confirmation. The golden rule: if your statement is positive, your tag goes negative, and vice versa. Plus, the auxiliary verb must match! Example: 'You're coming, aren't you?' (positive statement + negative tag with matching 'are').
Option 1 Perfect! Negative tag with matching auxiliary verb 'has.'
Option 2 Wrong auxiliary verb - 'would' doesn't match 'has changed.'
Option 3 Uses 'is' instead of 'has' - tense mismatch error.
Option 4 Positive tag after positive statement - breaks the opposition rule.
Justin couldn't understand why his friend had refused to work in a company that offered him a huge salary. If it had been him in his friend's place, he would definitely accepted such an offer.
Ahave definitely accept such an offer
Bhave definitely have accepted such an offer
Cdefinitely accepted such an offer
Dhave definitely accepted such an offer
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests third conditional structure.
The third conditional expresses hypothetical situations in the past using 'If + past perfect, would have + past participle.' It's like saying 'What if things had been different back then?' For example: 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.'
Option 1 Wrong verb form - 'accept' should be 'accepted' after 'have.'
Option 2 Double trouble - using 'have' twice makes it grammatically incorrect.
Option 3 Missing the 'have' - incomplete conditional structure without the auxiliary.
Option 4 Perfect fit - completes 'would have definitely accepted' correctly.
When you play the 'Secret Santa', you are expected to buy a gift for whoever you are assigned, without letting them know that you are the one buying the gift.
Awho you are assigned
Bwhomever you are assigned
Cwhom you are assigned
Dwhoever you are assigned
Pick an option to attempt
This question tests the proper usage of who/whom and whoever/whomever.
These pronouns follow a simple rule: use 'who/whoever' for subjects (like 'he/she') and 'whom/whomever' for objects (like 'him/her'). Think of it like Secret Santa assignments - you wouldn't say 'Santa assigned he a gift,' you'd say 'Santa assigned him a gift.' Same logic applies here!
Option 1 Incorrect: 'Who' is for subjects, but here it's receiving the assignment.
Option 2 Correct: 'Whomever' properly shows they're the object being assigned to you.
Option 3 Incorrect: 'Whom' is right grammatically, but we need the compound 'whomever.'
Option 4 Incorrect: 'Whoever' is for subjects, not objects receiving assignments.
This question tests affect vs. effect and subject-verb agreement.
Affect is a verb meaning 'to influence' (like affecting someone's mood), while effect is a noun meaning 'a result' (like the effect of rain). Since 'setting' is singular, the verb needs an -s ending to match.
Option 1 Wrong verb form, missing apostrophe, and unnecessary plural.
Option 2 Perfect! Correct verb with proper -s ending and possessive.
Option 3 Uses noun 'effects' instead of verb, plus wrong plural.
Option 4 Missing the -s ending that singular subjects require.
The concept of the 'Villa' and other European ideas came to Lucknow with foreign soldiers, travellers and adventurers. For the Nawabs of Lucknow, architecture became the physical manifestation of their new status, and a way of proclaiming their alignment to the new power bloc. ___________. Villas, hence, provided an ideal substitute. Europeans sold to the Nawabs the idea of villas, based on designs in publications carried by them, and often aided by memory. The building chosen as the prototype for the famous Dilkusha Kothi was a country house in Northumberland.
AThe Villa became the backdrop to both the private as well as the court life of the Nawabs
BThe Nawabs chose to live in Villas because they were easier to construct than palaces
CThe Nawabs of Lucknow fancied building palaces that resembled British ancestral homes
DThe Nawabs were attracted to European ideas in architecture because of their ‘foreignness’
Pick an option to attempt
The correct answer is option 3. The passage discusses the influence of European architectural concepts on the Nawabs of Lucknow, specifically their desire to manifest their new status through buildings that resembled European structures. Here are the explanations for each option:
- 'The Villa became the backdrop to both the private as well as the court life of the Nawabs' is incorrect because the passage does not indicate that villas served as a backdrop for both private and court life.
- 'The Nawabs chose to live in Villas because they were easier to construct than palaces' is not supported by the text, as ease of construction is not mentioned as a factor.
- 'The Nawabs of Lucknow fancied building palaces that resembled British ancestral homes' is correct because it reflects the Nawabs' alignment to the new power bloc and their inclination towards European styles, as indicated by the reference to the Dilkusha Kothi's prototype being a country house in Northumberland.
- 'The Nawabs were attracted to European ideas in architecture because of their 'foreignness' is not stated explicitly in the passage, and the emphasis is on the resemblance to British homes, not just 'foreignness.'
In the late 1960s, architect Charles Correa began his career as an urban planner, creating New Bombay (now Navi Mumbai), an urban area that provided housing and job opportunities for many who lived across the harbour from the original city. In the midst of overpopulated cities, he tried to create quasi-rural housing environments. In all of his urban planning commissions, Correa avoided high-rise housing solutions. ___________.
AHe focused on low-rise dwelling solutions that emphasized the human scale and created a sense of community
BConsiderations of the Indian climate drove many of his decisions
CHe is particularly noted for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor
DHis early work combined traditional architectural values with the Modernist use of materials
Pick an option to attempt
The correct answer is option 1, which aligns with Correa's approach to urban planning that avoided high-rise structures and instead promoted low-rise buildings to foster community and human scale. The other options, while potentially relevant to Correa's overall philosophy, do not directly relate to the specific point about his avoidance of high-rise housing in the context provided.
A study of the social and cultural context of Indian poetry in English reveals several important insights into its origin. Indian poetry in English began in Bengal, the province where the British first gained a stronghold. In addition, this poetry was a largely urban phenomenon, centered in Calcutta. ___________. Then, gradually, it moved to other urban centres such as Madras and Bombay. Even today, Indian poetry in English remains largely urban. Moreover, because English was an elite language, Indian poets writing in English came from the upper classes.
AThe British had decided that poetry about India could reach a larger audience if written in Calcutta
BThe rulers encouraged the natives to write poetry about India only if their mother tongue was English
CEnglish was seen as an elite language and so the British felt that only they could use it for poetry
DIn fact, poetry writing for the first fifty years was confined to a few families who were residents of Calcutta
Pick an option to attempt
The correct answer is option 4, as it describes the initial confinement of English poetry to a specific social group in a specific locale, reflecting the elite status of English. It complements the later points about the spread of poetry to other urban centres and its association with the upper classes. The other options are not supported by the passage.
_____________. Conflicts are now brewing over rivers and river basins shared by many countries around the world. This is not unexpected, given the fact that more than two hundred water bodies are shared by two or more countries. Strife over water, for example, is erupting throughout the Middle East, from the watersheds of the Nile to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
AWith water becoming increasingly scarce and development of new sources of water extremely costly, international water tensions are expected to rise
BIt might be a cliche, but given how scarce it is, water is the new oil of the 21st century
CThe world does not consider water to be the scarce resource it is
DFresh water is increasingly in short supply, with nearly two-thirds of the global population living in water-stressed conditions
Pick an option to attempt
The correct answer is option 1, which directly addresses the issue of scarcity and the ensuing international tensions over water, a topic that the subsequent sentences elaborate on. The option serves as a general introduction to the detailed instances of conflict that follow. The other options do not as effectively set the stage for the specific examples of water-related conflicts that the paragraph goes on to discuss.
The culture of the 21st century - on an increasingly _______ scale - is oriented around the practical principles of utility, effectiveness, and impact. Things are good to the extent that they are instrumental, with instrumentality usually defined as the capacity to produce money or things. The worth of anything - an idea, an activity, an artwork, a _______ with another person - is determined _______.
Anominal; dinner; meaningfully
Bglobal; relationship; pragmatically
Cconspicuous; dialogue; diligently
Dordinal; conversation; imaginatively
Pick an option to attempt
...is oriented around the practical principles of utility, effectiveness, and impact. -> Theme of the sentence (practicality, utility, effectiveness, impact)
The culture of the 21st century - on an increasingly _______ scale -> Use of 'increasingly' -> word related to size
...with another person - is determined _______. -> According to theme -> words related to efficiency (and all other words there) -> Should NOT be emotional Option 1: Meaningfully = practical/unemotional -> Eliminated
Option 3: Diligently -> Out of scope -> Eliminated
Option 4: Imaginatively = practical/unemotional -> Eliminated
Option 2: All words make sense -> Correct answer!
Working from home requires that you may have to put your _______ life on _______. Some people find this very _______ as they like to keep their work and home lives separate.
Aentire; camera; complicated
Bprivate; screen; disconcerting
Cactual; video; uncomfortable
Dfamily; microscope; disturbing
Pick an option to attempt
Many find this quite _______ as they prefer to keep their work and home lives separate. -> Prefer to keep work & home life separate -> first 2 blanks = something that DOES NOT allow that separation
Option 1: Put life on camera -> Doesn't make sense -> Eliminated (the verb should be 'have' instead of 'put' for camera to make sense)
Option 3: Put life on video -> Doesn't make sense -> Eliminated (same as option 1)
Option 4: Put life on microscope -> Doesn't make sense -> Eliminated (the conjunction should be 'under' instead of 'on' for microscope to make sense)
Option 2: All words make sense -> Correct answer!
_____________ have to label their _______ posts in order to bring about transparency and _______ the interests of the customers.
APromoters; social media; incite
BInfluencers; promotional; safeguard
CAdvertisers; commercials; capture
DDistributors; Facebook; multiply
Pick an option to attempt
_______ have to label their _______ posts in order to bring about transparency and _______ the interests of the customers. -> Use of 'label' + 'transparency' -> Consumer protection is the subject -> 3rd blank = protecting related words
Only Option 2 has protection in 3rd blank = Correct answer!
EXTRA DETAIL
Here's why other options are wrong
Note: There is a difference between interests & interest. Interests is plural of interest, and in the context means Well Being of Customer
Option 1: Incite -> Doesn't fit with interests (it is not used in that context, use the define feature!)
Option 3: Labelling -> Works with interest, not interests
Option 4: Multiply = Same as Option 3
P.S: In a harder question, that difference in the plurality probably would have been your only clue. That is why, even though only the first 2 lines of the solution are needed to understand and solve the question, we added the extra detail, so you can catch that in the future!
The human resource chief said that the company will not _______ on investing in people and has _______ spending on employee needs in order to _______ them and provide them with a sense of stability and certainty.
Aprioritise; compromised; include
Bcompromise; prioritised; reassure
Cdelay; assured; empower
Ddebate; assured; confront
Pick an option to attempt
(3rd blank)... employee needs in order to _______ them and provide them with a sense of stability and certainty -> Positive connotation -> Whole sentence = positive
(1st blank)...company will not _______ on investing in people -> Use of 'will not' -> word = negative (since will not flips the meaning, and we want positive meaning)
(2nd blank)...and has _______ spending on employee needs -> No double negative -> Word = positiveOption 1: Prioritise = Negative -> Eliminated
Option 3: Delay -> 'delay on investing' is not correctly phrased, should be 'delay investing' -> Eliminated
Option 4: Confront = Positive -> Eliminated
Option 2: All words make sense -> Correct answer!
In its early stages, dementia is often _______ from normal ageing, in which the older brain may naturally begin to show signs of cognitive impairment. Neither dementia nor cognitive ageing is currently _______, though they may be slowed through diet, exercise, and keeping the mind agile with social and intellectual activity.
Adistinguishable; permanent
Birreversible; manageable
Cindistinguishable; reversible
Ddifferentiated; visible
Pick an option to attempt
In its early stages, dementia is often _______ from normal aging, and (neither dementia nor cognitive ageing) is currently _______, -> 2 Cases.
Case 1: Dementia = viewed different than normal aging + it is curable.
Case 2: Dementia = not viewed different, + incurable.
Note: (it cant be a mix of both since the conjunction is 'and')
...though it may be _______ with diet and exercise. -> Use of though -> opposite of previous words -> This = less sense with Case 1, thus Case 1 = eliminatedSummary -> Words = not different ; incurable ; (anything positive here)
Option 1: Distinguishable = not different -> Eliminated
Option 2: Irreversible -> Not related to aging -> Out of scope -> Eliminated
Option 4: Differentiated = not different -> Eliminated
Option 3: All words make sense -> Correct answer!
In the alleyways of old Cairo, in its cafes, warehouses and barbershops, framed portraits of Egyptian icons are _______ on fading walls. Kings, presidents, religious and political figures are all _______ as symbols of a glorious past.
Afashionable; confounded
Bubiquitous; immortalised
Crare; abundant
Dsubstantial; dispersed
Pick an option to attempt
In old Cairo, portraits of Egyptian icons are _______ on fading walls. -> Use of 'on' -> Word will be related -> placement (Could be how many, could be how they were placed etc)
Kings ... and political figures are all _______ as symbols of their glorious past. -> Use of 'glorious' -> Word = positiveOption 1: Fashionable = Placement -> Eliminated
Option 3: Rare + Abundant = Mismatch -> eliminated
Option 4: Substantial = Placement -> Eliminated
Option 2: All words make sense -> Correct answer!
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AThey were all soaking wet and their mother told them to ring their clothes first and then put them out to dry.
BShe had left home for the first time, so her parents made her promise that she would ring them up every day.
CTo catch the terrorist the security forces formed a ring around the house where he was hiding.
DThe witch waved her wand, recited a magical verse, pressed the blue stone on her ring and vanished into thin air.
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The question is testing for word usage between ring and wring.
Ring can mean to form a circle around something, to make a sound (like a bell), to call someone on the phone, or refer to a circular piece of jewelry. Think of it like when you 'ring' someone up on the phone - you're making that connection, just like a ring connects in a circle.
Wring means to twist and squeeze something (usually wet cloth) to remove liquid from it. Picture wringing out a wet towel by twisting it tightly - you're literally squeezing the water out through that twisting motion.
Option 1 -> Uses 'ring' incorrectly - should be 'wring' their clothes (twist and squeeze to remove water).
Option 2 -> Correctly uses 'ring them up' meaning to call them on the phone.
Option 3 -> Correctly uses 'ring' meaning to form a circle around the house.
Option 4 -> Correctly uses 'ring' referring to the jewelry on her finger.
Hence, Option 1 is correct
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AAfter many years of knowing one another, they eventually tied the knot.
BIt was a full moon night and the tied was high, but he went boating and, unfortunately, he drowned.
CThe bags placed on the carrier were not securely tied, which led to an unfortunate accident.
DI have a good chance of a promotion since my firm has recently tied up with a global conglomerate.
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The question is testing for word usage between tied and tide.
Tied is the past tense of 'tie,' which means to fasten something with rope, string, or cord. Think of it like when you tied your shoelaces this morning - you fastened them together with the laces. You can also use 'tied' in expressions like 'tied the knot' (got married) or 'tied up with work' (busy with tasks).
Tide refers to the regular rise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Picture yourself at the beach watching the water come closer to shore (high tide) or move farther away (low tide). When surfers talk about catching waves, they're often waiting for the right tide conditions!
Option 1 -> 'tied the knot' correctly uses the idiom meaning 'got married.'
Option 2 -> 'the tied was high' incorrectly uses 'tied' when it should be 'tide' (referring to ocean water levels).
Option 3 -> 'securely tied' correctly uses 'tied' meaning 'fastened' or 'secured.'
Option 4 -> 'tied up with' correctly uses the phrase meaning 'formed a partnership with.'
Hence, Option 2 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AThey found that all the flowers placed on their mother's grave had withered within a week.
BThe pet dog could not come to terms with his master's death and went to grave for him, even refusing to eat for several days.
CWhen the witness was summoned by the lawyer, he made grave allegations against the accused.
DThe landlord issued a warning to the tenants that non-payment of rent was a grave matter and would lead to a court case.
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The question is testing for word usage between grave (noun) and grave (adjective).
A grave (noun) is the final resting place where someone is buried after they die. Think of it as someone's permanent address six feet under - like when you visit your grandmother's grave to leave flowers and tell her about your day, even though she can't respond (which is probably for the best, since that would be quite spooky).
When something is grave (adjective), it means it's seriously important or severe - the kind of situation that makes adults furrow their brows and speak in hushed tones. If your teacher says your poor attendance is a grave matter, they're not planning to bury you (hopefully), but they are indicating it's a very serious problem that could have significant consequences.
Option 1 -> Correct usage of 'grave' as a noun (burial site where flowers were placed).
Option 2 -> Incorrect usage - 'went to grave for him' is grammatically wrong and doesn't make sense. Should be 'grieved for him' or 'went into mourning for him.'
Option 3 -> Correct usage of 'grave' as an adjective (serious allegations).
Option 4 -> Correct usage of 'grave' as an adjective (serious matter).
Hence, Option 2 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AOur products have to function in extreme weather conditions, which is why we put them through climatic testing.
BThe climatic moment of the match was when the captain got caught behind the wicket.
CUnder certain climatic conditions, hailstorms are formed in the atmosphere, resulting in unexpected accidents.
DThe passengers in the bus were sweating profusely because of the hot climatic conditions.
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The question is testing for word usage between climatic and climactic.
Climatic refers to weather conditions and climate patterns. Think of it this way: if you're planning a beach vacation and checking whether it's going to be sunny or rainy, you're looking at climatic conditions - basically anything related to Mother Nature's mood swings!
Climactic refers to the most intense, exciting, or important point of something - like the peak moment in a movie when the hero finally defeats the villain, or when your favorite sports team scores the winning goal in the final seconds. It's the moment that makes you jump out of your seat!
Option 1 Correct usage. 'Climatic testing' refers to testing products under different weather conditions.
Option 2 Incorrect usage. The 'peak moment' of a match should be described as 'climactic,' not 'climatic' (which relates to weather).
Option 3 Correct usage. 'Climatic conditions' properly refers to weather patterns that create hailstorms.
Option 4 Correct usage. 'Hot climatic conditions' correctly describes weather-related temperature conditions.
Hence, Option 2 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
ATo keep the key safe, she wore it on a cord around her neck.
BHe purchased a cord of wood from the market.
CTeenagers may feel a need to cut the umbilical cord tying them to their homes.
DThe musician would hear a cord in his head and play each note individually.
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The question is testing for word usage between cord and chord.
A cord can mean a few different things: it's a string or rope (like the cord on your hoodie), a unit of measurement for firewood (128 cubic feet of stacked wood), or it can refer to anatomical structures like the umbilical cord that connects a baby to its mother. Think of it as something that physically connects or ties things together.
A chord is a musical term for when you play multiple notes at the same time to create harmony. When a guitarist strums several strings together or a pianist presses multiple keys simultaneously, they're playing a chord. It's like musical teamwork - different notes working together to create a beautiful sound.
Option 1 -> Correct usage: 'cord' refers to a string or rope worn around the neck.
Option 2 -> Correct usage: 'cord' is a proper unit of measurement for wood.
Option 3 -> Correct usage: 'umbilical cord' is the correct anatomical term.
Option 4 -> Incorrect usage: Should be 'chord' not 'cord' when referring to musical notes played together.
Hence, Option 4 is correct.
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
AIf you need to farther your career, you should avoid all kinds of distractions.
BThe politician was so flustered by the animosity of the crowd that he refused to answer further questions.
CWe need to discuss this problem right away and avoid letting it fester any further.
DI live farther away from college than all my classmates.
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The question is testing for word usage between farther and further.
Farther is your go-to word when you're talking about physical distance - like when you're measuring how much ground you need to cover to get somewhere. Think of it this way: if you can measure it with a ruler or GPS, use 'farther.' For example, 'The grocery store is farther from my house than the pharmacy.'
Further is the word you want when you're talking about advancing something abstract or going deeper into non-physical concepts. It's about progress, development, or additional extent in ideas, careers, discussions, or situations. Picture it as pushing an idea or situation to the next level - like 'Let's discuss this further' or 'I want to further my education.'
Option 1 -> Incorrect usage. 'Farther' should be 'further' because advancing a career is about progress and development, not physical distance.
Option 2 -> Correct usage. 'Further questions' means additional questions, which is the right context for 'further.'
Option 3 -> Correct usage. 'Any further' refers to a greater degree or extent of festering, not physical distance.
Option 4 -> Correct usage. 'Farther away' correctly describes physical distance from the college.
Hence, Option 1 is correct.
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- This instance highlights how young people from different backgrounds can make important contributions to climate change.
- Participation in environmental education programmes can motivate children to act responsibly towards the environment.
- They were motivated to act in ways that would help the environment, like using a reusable water bottle or refusing to use plastic straws.
- Six hundred elementary school children from varied social and linguistic groups participated in an ocean pollution education programme.
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The passage talks about children's environmental education and climate action contributions.
Link A (2 4): Sentence 2 introduces environmental education programmes generally, while sentence 4 provides a specific example of such a programme.
Link B (4 3): 'They' in sentence 3 requires the antecedent 'Six hundred elementary school children' from sentence 4 to establish who was motivated.
Link C (3 1): 'This instance' in sentence 1 specifically references the example of motivated children taking environmental action described in sentence 3.
Introduction: Sentence 2 is the introducing sentence because it makes a general statement about environmental education programmes.
Conclusion: Sentence 1 is the concluding sentence because it summarizes the significance of the specific example with 'This instance highlights.'
Assembling: The flow moves from general concept to specific example to results to concluding significance.
Hence the correct order is 2431
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- Once they reach a high altitude, they manage to travel all over the world.
- An expert from the team explained that the bacteria usually lived on the surface of vegetation, such as leaves.
- The wind carries them off the surface and into the atmosphere.
- A group of researchers were surprised to find that clouds had carried drug resistant bacteria over a long distance.
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The passage talks about how bacteria travel globally through atmospheric transport.
Link A (4 2): 'An expert from the team' specifically references 'researchers' from sentence 4, and 'the bacteria' continues the topic introduced.
Link B (2 3): 'Them' and 'the surface' in sentence 3 directly refer to 'bacteria' and 'surface of vegetation' from sentence 2.
Link C (3 1): 'They' refers back to bacteria, and 'high altitude' logically follows 'into the atmosphere' from sentence 3.
Introduction: Sentence 4 is the introducing sentence because it presents the researchers' surprising discovery about bacterial transport.
Conclusion: Sentence 1 is the concluding sentence because it describes the final outcome of worldwide bacterial travel.
Assembling: Discovery introduction, expert explanation, wind mechanism, then final global travel outcome creates logical flow.
Hence the correct order is 4231
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- Yet, even as TikTok delights consumers and advertisers, others believe the sunny app has a dark side.
- Since launching just five years ago, the app has brought a warm glow to its 1 billion plus users, as well as an icy dash of competition to the social media incumbents of Silicon Valley.
- ByteDance, its owner, has its headquarters in China, whose government is addicted to surveillance and propaganda- making it a worrying place for a media app to be placed.
- With its wholesome dancing and lip-syncing videos, TikTok once billed itself as the 'last sunny corner on the Internet.'
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The passage talks about TikTok's positive image versus concerning Chinese ownership
Link A (4 2): 'The app' in sentence 2 refers back to TikTok introduced in sentence 4, creating pronoun-antecedent connection.
Link B (2 1): 'Yet' contrasts with sentence 2's positive description, introducing the opposing view about TikTok's dark side.
Link C (1 3): Sentence 3 explains the specific 'dark side' mentioned in sentence 1 through ByteDance's Chinese ownership.
Introduction: Sentence 4 introduces TikTok and establishes its wholesome, positive image first.
Conclusion: Sentence 3 concludes by explaining the specific surveillance and propaganda concerns.
Assembling: Start with TikTok's positive branding, then growth success, contrast with concerns, explain specific risks.
Hence the correct order is 4213
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- But the mutiny of Visakhapatnam predates this.
- Instead of going against their heroic leader, the sepoys attacked the British soldiers and managed to escape from the town.
- The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in the garrison town of Meerut is regarded as the First War of Independence.
- It happened in 1780 when the British officers asked the local sepoys to join the fight against Hyder Ali.
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The passage talks about comparing two historical sepoy mutinies in India.
Link A (3 1): 'But' creates contrast and 'this' specifically references the 1857 Meerut mutiny from sentence 3.
Link B (1 4): 'It' is a pronoun referring back to 'the mutiny of Visakhapatnam' mentioned in sentence 1.
Link C (4 2): Sentence 2 describes the specific actions of sepoys during the 1780 Visakhapatnam mutiny outlined in sentence 4.
Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it establishes the commonly known 1857 Sepoy Mutiny as context.
Conclusion: Sentence 2 is the concluding sentence because it describes the final outcome of the Visakhapatnam mutiny.
Assembling: Starting with 1857 context, contrasting with earlier 1780 mutiny, then explaining its details and outcome.
Hence the correct order is 3142
Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent passage:
- What is more shocking to observe is how often such strokes lead to death.
- When the body temperature rises, our vital organs swell, and this causes death.
- One main reason for this is that people underestimate how badly heat can affect the body.
- Heat strokes have become more common in our country than ever before.
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The passage talks about increasing heat strokes and their deadly consequences
Link A (4 1): 'Such strokes' in sentence 1 specifically references 'heat strokes' mentioned in sentence 4, creating clear connection.
Link B (1 3): 'This' in sentence 3 is a pronoun referring back to heat stroke deaths discussed in sentence 1.
Link C (3 2): Sentence 2 explains the biological mechanism supporting sentence 3's claim about heat's bodily effects.
Introduction: Sentence 4 is the introducing sentence because it establishes the main topic of increasing heat strokes.
Conclusion: Sentence 2 is the concluding sentence because it provides the final scientific explanation of the mechanism.
Assembling: Topic introduction, shocking observation, reason for deaths, then biological mechanism explanation creates logical flow.
Hence the correct order is 4132