Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
The first sentence in the passage mentions that India was in the news again as a world leader. What is the writer's intention in pointing this out?
ATo be negative.
BTo be critical.
CTo create confusion.
DTo be judgmental.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'To be critical.' The sentence sets the tone for discussing a serious issue where India leads, but negatively, as it relates to pollution. The options 'To be negative,' 'To create confusion,' and 'To be judgmental' are incorrect as they imply an emotional reaction without the critical analytical context provided by the article.
Final Answer: To be critical.
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, who has endorsed the right to clean air?
AThe media.
BThe government.
CThe courts.
DParliament.
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The Setup: The correct answer is 'The courts.' The passage explicitly mentions judicial pronouncements upholding the right to clean air. The media, government, and parliament are not mentioned as endorsers of this right in the passage.
Final Answer: The courts.
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
In the last sentence of the passage, 'This is the battle for our future', the writer is
Abeing ambivalent.
Bbeing melodramatic.
Cemphasizing the need to fight for clean air.
Dprojecting a bleak future for India.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The correct answer is 'emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.' This statement underscores the urgency and importance of combating air pollution. The options 'being ambivalent,' 'being melodramatic,' and 'projecting a bleak future' do not accurately reflect the proactive and determined tone of the statement.
Final Answer: emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
The phrase 'that kicks in' (para 3) means
Acomes into force.
Bcauses violence.
Cgains importance.
Dgets rejected.
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The Setup: The correct answer is 'comes into force.' It refers to the Graded Response Action Plan activating under certain conditions. The other options do not fit the context of the passage where a response plan is implemented.
Final Answer: comes into force.
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Which of the following points is not made by the writer?
AGovernments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution.
BScientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution.
CPolluting behaviour should be punished.
DClean air is the right of every consumer.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: From the passage:
The writer argues for science-based approaches, behaviour change backed by incentives and penalties, and treating clean air as a shared public good. They also stress that air quality improvement requires coordination between the Centre, states, and municipal bodies.
Step 1: Option 1 Governments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution Incorrect
The writer clearly says this is a multi-level responsibility. They make it explicit that the Centre alone cannot fix the problem and that state and municipal governments must be involved. So this point is made.
Option 2 Scientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution Incorrect
The writer lists 'turning to science to understand, measure, and monitor the problem' as one of the three fundamental changes required. This means scientific methods are central to their proposed solution. So the point is made.
Option 3 Polluting behaviour should be punished Incorrect
The author argues that improving air quality requires behavioural change supported by both incentives and penalties. Penalties imply consequences or punishments for harmful actions. Therefore, the idea that polluting behaviour should face penalties is indeed part of the author's argument.
Option 4 Clean air is the right of every consumer Correct
The author speaks about clean air as a public good and as part of the right to life, but never frames it as a 'right of consumers.' That wording reflects a market-based or transactional perspective that the author does not use. Thus, this is the only statement the writer does not make.
Step 2: Therefore, Option 4 is correct.
Final Answer: Clean air is the right of every consumer.
Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader - but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir's assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world's most polluted capital. New Delhi's annu … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?
ADelhi’s air quality is the poorest in the entire world.
BThe problem of air pollution is limited to the major cities in India.
CThe 50 most polluted cities in the world are in India.
DIndustrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: We need the statement that is accurately supported by the passage.
Step 1: Option A -> Incorrect. The passage states that New Delhi is the most polluted capital, not the most polluted city. Begusarai is the most polluted city.
Step 2: Option B -> Incorrect. The passage explicitly says that even lower-tier cities and towns suffer from severe air pollution, so the problem is not limited to major cities.
Step 3: Option C -> Incorrect. The passage states that 42 Indian cities/towns are among the 50 most polluted globally, not all 50.
Step 4: Option D -> Correct. The passage clearly says, 'Begusarai in Bihar is the world's most polluted city.' This matches the option exactly with no assumptions required.
Step 5: Therefore, Option D is correct.
Final Answer: Industrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements best describes the potential danger associated with anxiety disorder?
AIt primarily arises from genetic factors rather than environmental influences.
BIt is always indicative of an imagined danger rather than a real one.
CIt occurs when the perceived danger is proportionate to the real danger.
DIt is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct because the passage mentions anxiety disorders arise when danger is 'imagined rather than real, or is something that is exaggerated.' Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect as they misrepresent the nature of anxiety disorders described in the passage. Genetic factors are not stated as the primary cause, and not all anxiety indicates imagined danger, nor is it always proportionate to the real danger.
Final Answer: It is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
The passage is chiefly concerned with
Aevaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy and medication in treating anxiety.
Binvestigating the physiological benefits of exercise on anxiety management.
Cunderstanding the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in anxiety disorders.
Dexploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct as the passage comprehensively discusses the role of anxiety from an evolutionary perspective and its various impacts and treatments. Options 1, 2, and 3, while relevant to aspects of anxiety treatment or causes, do not represent the primary focus, which is more broadly on anxiety's nature and purpose.
Final Answer: exploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
In what way might the relationship between exercise or physical activity and anxiety relief suggest a potential solution for individuals with anxiety disorders?
BPhysical activity serves as a temporary distraction from anxiety, but its long-term effects remain unclear.
CPhysical activity could enhance sleep quality, indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.
DExercise may directly target the amygdala to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 3 is correct as the passage notes that getting physically tired can help improve sleep quality, which in turn can relieve anxiety. Options 1 and 4 are incorrect as there is no direct link mentioned between endorphins enhancing cognitive therapy or targeting the amygdala. Option 2 is partially true but overlooks the long-term benefits mentioned like improved sleep.
Final Answer: Physical activity could enhance sleep quality, indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Which of the following best indicates the relationship between anxiety and survival?
AAnxiety is part of our evolutionary past, yet has limited relevance now as it does not significantly impact our chances of survival.
BAnxiety, an intrinsic part of human nature, often disrupts our ability to thrive by acting as an impediment to survival.
CDespite being inherited from our evolutionary past, anxiety frequently undermines survival as it is not an integral part of human nature.
DAnxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 4 is correct because the passage explains that anxiety has a survival function inherited from our evolutionary past. Options 1, 2, and 3 misinterpret this role, suggesting either limited relevance, disruption to thriving, or frequent undermining of survival, none of which align with the passage's description.
Final Answer: Anxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
In the passage, the information about anxiety treatments is organized in which of the following ways?
ABy discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.
BBy comparing different types of anxiety disorders.
CBy outlining the historical development of anxiety treatments.
DBy presenting contrasting viewpoints on the subject.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 1 is correct as the passage reviews several treatment methods like exposure therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, and medication, discussing their roles and effectiveness. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they imply a focus on comparison, historical progression, or debate, which are not central themes in the treatment discussion.
Final Answer: By discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.
Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense … read passage
Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?
AExposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.
BRegular exercise does little to alleviate anxiety symptoms and improve sleep quality.
CMedication is the first-line therapy and primary cure for anxiety disorders.
DCognitive behaviour therapy is the most preferred treatment for anxiety disorders.
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: Option 1 is correct as the passage specifically mentions exposure therapy as a graded method to face feared situations. Options 2 and 3 are incorrect as the passage clearly supports the benefits of exercise and states that medication is not a cure but a control method. Option 4, while plausible, is not explicitly stated as the most preferred treatment.
Final Answer: Exposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.
The students' picnic plans __________ when it started raining heavily in the morning.
Adropped out
Bdropped off
Cfell behind
Dfell through
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The Setup: The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to fail or be cancelled unexpectedly.
Option 1 -> dropped out -> means to withdraw from something voluntarily, not about plans failing.
Option 2 -> dropped off -> means to decrease gradually or to deliver something, not about plans failing.
Option 3 -> fell behind -> means to lag or not keep up with schedule, not about complete failure.
Option 4 -> fell through -> means to fail to happen or be cancelled, especially when something was planned.
Step 1: When your carefully planned weekend trip to the beach suddenly falls through because of bad weather, it means your plans have completely collapsed or failed to materialize. It's like watching a house of cards tumble down - everything you arranged just doesn't happen as expected.
Final Answer: fell through
In a circus where performers share dressing rooms, training spaces and work in a fast-paced environment, the success of a show __________ fostering team-work and collaboration.
Acomes down to
Bcomes about
Ccome along with
Dcomes with
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning 'depends on' or 'is fundamentally about.'
Option 1 -> comes down to -> means 'is fundamentally about' or 'depends on' - fits perfectly.
Option 2 -> comes about -> means 'happens' or 'occurs' - doesn't fit the context.
Option 3 -> come along with -> means 'accompanies' - wrong subject-verb agreement and meaning.
Option 4 -> comes with -> means 'includes' or 'is accompanied by' - doesn't convey dependency.
Step 1: When something comes down to a particular factor, it means that factor is the most important element that determines success or failure. Like when a basketball game comes down to the final shot, or when getting a job comes down to having the right experience - it's the crucial deciding factor that makes all the difference.
Final Answer: comes down to
Sheila keeps interrupting Manohar when he is playing with his friends, but he __________ because she is his younger sister.
Aputs up with her
Bputs along with her
Cputs her off
Dputs her on
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The Setup: The blank needs a phrasal verb meaning to tolerate or endure someone's annoying behavior.
Option 1 -> puts up with her -> means to tolerate or endure someone despite their annoying behavior.
Option 2 -> puts along with her -> incorrect preposition; 'puts along with' is not a standard phrasal verb.
Option 3 -> puts her off -> means to postpone something or to make someone lose interest, not to tolerate.
Option 4 -> puts her on -> means to tease someone or pretend something is true, not to tolerate behavior.
Step 1: When your annoying little brother keeps bothering you while you're trying to study, but you don't get angry because you love him anyway, you put up with his behavior. It means tolerating someone or something unpleasant because you have to or choose to, even when it tests your patience.
Final Answer: puts up with her
In his address to the candidates contesting the student council elections the Principal said, 'If you want others to take you seriously then you must __________ on issues like gender bias and inclusivity.'
Arule the roost
Bgo around the bend
Cwalk the talk
Dread the lines
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The blank needs an idiom meaning to practice what you preach or act according to your stated beliefs.
Option 1 -> rule the roost -> means to be in charge or dominate, not about matching actions with words.
Option 2 -> go around the bend -> means to go crazy or lose one's mind, unrelated to the context.
Option 3 -> walk the talk -> means to act in accordance with what you say or believe, which fits perfectly.
Option 4 -> read the lines -> means to understand the obvious meaning, not about taking action on beliefs.
Step 1: When someone tells you to walk the talk, they're essentially saying 'put your money where your mouth is.' It means actually doing what you say you believe in, rather than just talking about it. If you constantly preach about environmental protection but drive a gas-guzzling car, you're definitely not walking the talk!
Final Answer: walk the talk
Anil could not go to his friend's party, as he had fever and was __________.
Abeneath the weather
Bunder the weather
Cbeside the weather
Doutside the weather
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The blank needs an idiom meaning to feel sick or unwell.
Option 1 -> beneath the weather -> incorrect preposition; this is not a standard idiom.
Option 2 -> under the weather -> means feeling sick or unwell, which fits the context perfectly.
Option 3 -> beside the weather -> incorrect preposition; this is not a standard idiom.
Option 4 -> outside the weather -> incorrect preposition; this is not a standard idiom.
Step 1: When you're feeling a bit sick or not quite yourself, you can say you're under the weather. It's like the weather is pressing down on you, making you feel sluggish and unwell - perfect for those days when you need to stay home with a fever instead of going out to have fun.
Final Answer: under the weather
My supervisor seemed to be in a bad mood because he __________ when I asked if I could leave an hour early.
Acut my voice
Bate my head
Chit my ear off
Dbit my head off
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The blank needs an idiom meaning to respond angrily or harshly to someone.
Option 1 -> cut my voice -> not a standard English idiom; doesn't convey angry response.
Option 2 -> ate my head -> not a recognized English expression; grammatically incorrect.
Option 3 -> hit my ear off -> not a standard idiom; doesn't make logical sense.
Option 4 -> bit my head off -> means to respond very angrily or harshly to someone .
Step 1: When someone bites your head off, they respond to you with unexpected anger or harshness, often over something minor. It's like a verbal attack that catches you off guard - one moment you're asking a simple question, and the next moment they're snapping at you like an angry animal.
Final Answer: bit my head off
All the employees agreed that the new regulations had __________ positive changes in the workplace.
Abrought about
Bbrought on
Cbrought along
Dbrought up
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup:Brought on- means to cause something unpleasant, usually illness or stress ('the cold weather brought on his asthma'). Pairing it with 'positive changes' clashes with its negative connotation. Fails.
Step 1:Brought along - means to physically bring someone or something with you ('she brought along her camera'). Regulations can't carry changes with them. Fails.
Step 2:Brought up - means to raise a topic or raise a child ('he brought up the budget issue'). Regulations didn't mention changes; they caused them. Fails.
Step 3:Brought about - means to cause or make something happen, and it's the standard collocation with 'change': 'bring about change' is practically a fixed phrase in English. So: 'the new regulations had brought about positive changes in the workplace.'
Step 4: The sentence structure also helps confirm it - 'had + past participle' with 'changes' as a direct object needs a phrasal verb meaning cause, and 'bring about' is the only one of the four with that meaning.
Step 5: Answer: Option 1
Final Answer: brought about
The negotiations are unsuccessful, and the Boards' hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seems to be increasingly improbable.
ABoard’s hopes to continue talks on a future deal seem
BBoard’s hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seems
CBoards’ hopes on continued talks on a future deal seem
DBoards’ hopes to continued talks on a future deal seems
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: This question tests subject-verb agreement and infinitive construction.
Step 1: Subject-verb agreement means the verb must match its subject in number (singular/plural). When using infinitives, we pair 'to' with the base form of the verb, like 'to continue' not 'to continuing.' Think of it like a dance - the subject and verb need to move in sync, and infinitives follow a strict two-step pattern.
Step 2: Option 1 Perfect grammar tango: singular board, plural hopes, correct infinitive.
Step 3: Option 2 Wrong verb agreement and mangled infinitive - double grammar fail.
Step 4: Option 3 Awkward 'hopes on continued' phrasing disrupts the smooth flow.
Step 5: Option 4 Triple trouble: wrong possessive, wrong infinitive, wrong verb agreement.
Final Answer: Board's hopes to continue talks on a future deal seem
While the bustling city streets were filled with the cacophony of honking horns and chatter of pedestrians, the serene countryside, where time seemed to move at a slower pace, provide a welcome retreat for their seeking solace amidst the chaos of urban living.
Aprovided a welcoming retreat for who seek solace
Bprovides a welcome retreat for them seeking solace
Cprovides a welcoming retreat for those seeking solace
Dprovided a welcome retreat for those seeking solace
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: This question tests verb tense consistency and pronoun usage in complex sentences.
Step 1: When you start a sentence in the past tense, you need to stick with it throughout-like keeping the same rhythm in a dance. The sentence begins with 'were filled' and 'seemed to move' (both past tense), so the main verb should follow suit. Also, 'those seeking' is the proper way to refer to people doing an action, not 'who seek' or 'them seeking.'
Step 2: Option 1 Wrong pronoun 'who' and awkward 'seek' instead of 'seeking.'
Step 3: Option 2 Present tense 'provides' clashes with past tense context.
Step 4: Option 3 Present tense 'provides' doesn't match the established past tense.
Step 5: Option 4 Perfect! Past tense 'provided' and proper 'those seeking' construction.
Final Answer: provided a welcome retreat for those seeking solace
I had been having a headache, so I will not attend the meeting.
Ahave headache
Bwas having a headache
Chave a headache
Dused to have a headache
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: This question tests tense consistency and cause-effect relationships.
Step 1: When explaining why you'll do something in the future, use present tense for current conditions. Think of it like: 'I'm sick now, so I won't go tomorrow.' The headache happening now justifies the future decision.
Step 2: Option 1 Missing 'a' makes this grammatically incorrect, like saying 'have cold.'
Step 3: Option 2 Past tense doesn't explain a future decision - that headache's over!
Step 4: Option 3 Present tense perfectly explains why you won't attend later.
Step 5: Option 4 Past habit doesn't justify future actions - sounds randomly nostalgic.
Final Answer: have a headache
He is very careless and has loosed his keys all the time.
Ais loosing his keys
Bhas loses his keys
Cwas losing his keys
Dloses his keys
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: This question tests verb forms and tense usage for habitual actions.
Step 1: When describing habits or repeated actions (like 'all the time'), we use simple present tense. Also, don't confuse 'lose' (to misplace) with 'loose' (not tight) - they're completely different words!
Step 2: Option 1 Wrong verb and wrong tense - 'loosing' isn't even a real word.
Step 3: Option 2 You can't mix 'has' with simple present 'loses' - grammar chaos!
Step 4: Option 3 Past continuous doesn't work for ongoing habits happening 'all the time.'
Step 5: Option 4 Perfect! Simple present tense for his annoying key-losing habit.
Final Answer: loses his keys
In my opinion, the psychological thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, who is a master of suspense and horror, have more lasting impact than any other filmmaker in history.
Ahad more lasting impact than any filmmaker
Bare having more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers
Chas had a more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers
Dhave had a more lasting impact than those of any other filmmaker
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: This question tests subject-verb agreement and parallel comparison structures.
Step 1: When comparing things, make sure your verb matches your subject in number, and compare apples to apples. 'The thrillers have had impact' needs a plural verb, and we're comparing Hitchcock's thrillers to other filmmakers' thrillers (not the filmmakers themselves). Think of it like comparing your cooking skills to your friends' cooking skills, not to your friends directly!
Step 2: Option 1 Wrong tense and 'any filmmaker' illogically includes Hitchcock himself.
Step 3: Option 2 'Are having' sounds awkward for describing lasting, ongoing impact.
Step 4: Option 3 'Has had' is singular but 'thrillers' is plural-mismatch!
Step 5: Option 4 Perfect! 'Have had' matches plural subject, compares correctly.
Final Answer: have had a more lasting impact than those of any other filmmaker
The pursuit of a career in sports offers individuals opportunities for personal fulfilment and professional success. ______________________________. Athletes must therefore undergo rigorous training regimens to maintain peak physical condition and hone their skills. Additionally, competition in the sports industry is fierce, requiring dedication, perseverance, and mental resilience to succeed. Despite the challenges, successful athletes can enjoy lucrative contracts, endorsements, and global recognition for their achievements.
ASports careers are often short-lived due to the physical demands and risks of injury associated with athletic competition
BMany athletes choose to pursue higher education alongside their sports careers to ensure long-term stability and success
CThe sports industry encompasses a wide range of career paths, including coaching, sports management, and sports journalism
DAthletes often face pressure from coaches, sponsors, and fans to perform at their best, adding to the stress of professional sports
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The best approach here is to look for a sentence that links the opportunities and challenges mentioned in the paragraph. Option 1 smoothly transitions from the opportunities offered by sports to the reasons for rigorous training by discussing the short-lived nature of such careers, which makes it the most relevant and fitting completion. The other options, while plausible, don't provide a compelling link between opportunities for fulfilment and the need for rigorous training.
Final Answer: Sports careers are often short-lived due to the physical demands and risks of injury associated with athletic competition
______________________________. This happened after a lorry laden with tomatoes worth 21 lakh rupees went missing. One of the three traders who had sent his tomatoes on the lorry said that they had lost contact with the driver in Nashik and that his GPS had been switched off. The traders were not sure if the truck had been hijacked or if the driver had stolen the tomatoes. This is the third time tomatoes have been stolen following the rise of tomato prices to Rs.150 per kg.
APanic and confusion reigned among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market
BA couple took the hijacked vehicle to a nearby market and sold the tomatoes there
CNashik overtook Kolar as the biggest tomato market in Asia
DThree traders jointly hired a lorry to carry tomatoes
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: To determine the best fit, the missing sentence should ideally set the context for the subsequent detailed events. Option 1 effectively introduces the atmosphere of panic and confusion, which is consistent with the incident of a missing lorry described immediately after. The other options either jump into specifics unrelated to the ensuing details (Option 2 and 4) or provide irrelevant background information (Option 3).
Final Answer: Panic and confusion reigned among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market
Most artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the fields of healthcare, industry, finance, transportation, and writing, rely heavily on deep learning and natural language processing. However, while AI systems can mimic existing styles and patterns, there is an ongoing debate about whether AI can truly possess creativity in the same sense as humans. ______________________________.
AMan has long feared the rise of the machine, his own creation becoming smarter and more intelligent than him
BHigh-performance computing has already proven a machine’s ability to perform advanced calculations far faster and more accurately than the human mind
CAI-generated works may lack the depth, emotional connection, and unique perspectives that come with human experiences and emotions
DAI usage raises a number of ethical concerns such as privacy issues, bias in algorithms, and the potential misuse of AI in many applications
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The best choice connects the theme of creativity with AI's limitations. Option 3 fits perfectly as it addresses the debate over AI's creative capabilities by pointing out the qualities AI-generated works might lack, aligning directly with the concern about true creativity. Options 1 and 2 introduce new themes not directly connected to creativity, and Option 4 shifts focus to ethical concerns rather than creativity.
Final Answer: AI-generated works may lack the depth, emotional connection, and unique perspectives that come with human experiences and emotions
In an era where privacy and individualism are often prized above all else, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto blurs the boundary between public and private. ______________________________. His work is a testament to the power of architecture to break down barriers and to foster a sense of community. Through his innovative designs, he challenges traditional notions of public and private spaces, seamlessly blending the two realms.
AHe is deeply committed to building harmonious societies through his architectural practice
BHe was recently named the 2024 Laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize
CHe successfully integrates traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern design principles in his work
DIn the world of architecture, he stands out as a visionary voice advocating a return to a more interconnected way of living
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The missing sentence should link Yamamoto's architectural philosophy with the impact of his work. Option 4 is the most effective as it captures the essence of blurring public and private boundaries and his role as a 'visionary voice' promoting community through architectural design. Options 1 and 3 describe aspects of his work but don't connect as strongly to the theme of communal living, and Option 2 focuses on an award, which is irrelevant to the topic.
Final Answer: In the world of architecture, he stands out as a visionary voice advocating a return to a more interconnected way of living
Conspiracy theorists suggest that if climate change is slowly turning the planet into an oven, then this must have been the outcome of our enemies' intentional ______________. If there are no coincidences in the world, then everything, including ______________ events, can be controlled. It is only a matter of power and ______________.
Aerrors; indescribable; information
Bmachinations; outstanding; determination
Cplotting; catastrophic; prowess
Dinaction; advantageous; performance
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: To approach this, recognize the sinister tone implied by 'conspiracy theorists' and 'enemies'. The word 'plotting' fits into this context better than 'errors', 'machinations', or 'inaction', as it implies intentional planning. 'Catastrophic' aligns with the severity suggested by the climate turning into an 'oven', and 'prowess' denotes capability or power, which is a fitting conclusion to the statement about control.
Final Answer: plotting; catastrophic; prowess
In today's fast-paced world, individuals are inundated with information, necessitating the cultivation of critical thinking skills in order to navigate the influx of data ______________. Additionally, the prevalence of fake news and misinformation presents a ______________ challenge, undermining people's trust in media and institutions. Promoting media literacy and cultivating a culture of scepticism are vital for ______________ informed citizenship and democratic values.
Adiscerningly; pervasive; fostering
Bthoughtfully; holistic; furthering
Cdiscreetly; global; serving
Djudiciously; systematic; inhibiting
Pick an option to attempt
The Setup: The focus is on critical thinking and its impact on dealing with information. 'Discerningly' implies a careful and insightful approach, matching the need for skillful handling of information. 'Pervasive' reflects the widespread challenge posed by misinformation, and 'fostering' directly connects to promoting literacy and scepticism, thus supporting the context perfectly.
Final Answer: discerningly; pervasive; fostering
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in a health crisis and a drop in economic activity that were without ______________ in history. While containing and ______________ the spread of the virus was the first priority of public authorities, reducing the ______________ of the disease and limiting the pressure on healthcare systems were also considered equally important.
Asimilarity; combating; prevalence
Bprecedent; mitigating; incidence
Cequivalent; eradicating; toll
Dparallel; controlling; outbreak
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The Setup: The context discusses an unprecedented event. 'Precedent' correctly indicates something previously unknown, fitting the historical context. 'Mitigating' suggests reducing effects, suitable for the first response to the crisis. 'Incidence' correctly refers to the rate or occurrence of new cases, fitting into the sentence smoothly.
Final Answer: precedent; mitigating; incidence
It is widely argued that social media can benefit aspiring ______________. Populists in particular latch on to social media today as a way to connect directly with people, ______________ restraints on their behaviour that political parties would have provided in the pre-internet age. They can also profit from echo chambers, which reinforce the sense that a whole people ______________ supports a populist leader.
Aentrepreneurs; enforcing; presumably
Bdemocrats; avoiding; surprisingly
Cautocrats; bypassing; uniformly
Danarchists; unscrupulous; unanimously
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The Setup: Considering the description of bypassing traditional political restraints and leveraging echo chambers, 'autocrats' fits as it denotes authoritarian figures who might benefit from such direct and unmoderated influence. 'Bypassing' is a direct action that fits with avoiding traditional controls, and 'uniformly' supports the notion of widespread support within echo chambers.
Final Answer: autocrats; bypassing; uniformly
An ______________ found that one of the marathon runners had ______________ slowed down in the last two kilometres and after ______________ to the one behind him had let him cross the finish line just one second before he did.
Aanalysis; systematically; waving
Bappraisal; particularly; speaking
Coverview; purposely; beckoning
Dinvestigation; deliberately; signalling
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The Setup: The word 'investigation' implies a thorough inquiry, suitable for discovering facts about the race. 'Deliberately' indicates intentional action, aligning with the scenario where a runner slows down purposefully. 'Signalling' to another runner suggests a communicative gesture, fitting the description of letting someone else win.
Final Answer: investigation; deliberately; signalling
In an era of globalization, cultural diversity is celebrated and valued across societies. However, the rise of xenophobia and intolerance poses a ______________ challenge to social cohesion and harmony. Building inclusive communities and promoting intercultural dialogue are essential for ______________ mutual understanding and respect among diverse populations. Additionally, educating individuals about the benefits of cultural diversity and challenging ______________ are crucial steps toward creating inclusive societies and encouraging peaceful coexistence.
Amulti-faceted; stimulating; archetypes
Bpressing; nurturing; stereotypes
Csophisticated; expediting; propositions
Dcomplicated; advancing; truisms
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The Setup: 'Pressing' suggests urgency, which is apt given the negative impacts of xenophobia. 'Nurturing' mutual understanding aligns with fostering positive intercultural relationships. 'Stereotypes' are commonly challenged in discussions of diversity, making this option the most coherent and contextually appropriate choice.
Final Answer: pressing; nurturing; stereotypes
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.
AThe sound of laughter and loud music from the neighbour’s house disturbed his train of thought as he was writing his farewell speech.
BMy friend has picked up a stray dog from the street and is now looking for somebody to train and domesticate the animal.
CIf you really want to see the landscape and the scenic countryside, it is better to take a train or go by road, rather than by plane.
DBy following the train of blood on the platform the police located the body of a young woman who had been brutally stabbed.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage between train and trail.
A train can refer to a railway vehicle, or metaphorically to a sequence of connected thoughts, events, or things that follow one after another - like when you lose your 'train of thought' during a conversation and can't remember what you were going to say next.
A trail is a path or track left behind by someone or something that has passed by. Think of it like breadcrumbs in a fairy tale - if you're hiking and drop pieces of food behind you, you're leaving a trail that others can follow to find you.
Step 1: Option 1 -> 'Train of thought' is correct - refers to a sequence of connected ideas.
Option 2 -> 'Train' is correct - means to teach skills or behavior to the dog.
Option 3 -> 'Train' is correct - refers to railway transportation.
Option 4 -> 'Train of blood' is incorrect - should be 'trail of blood' (a path of blood drops to follow).
Step 2: Hence, Option 4 is correct
Final Answer: By following the train of blood on the platform the police located the body of a young woman who had been brutally stabbed.
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.
AShe said, “I always stay awake late into the night till my daughters come home, as I worry a lot about their safety.”
BDue to the ban on slaughter of cattle, the neglected ones often stay away, wandering into fields and eating the crops.
CThe ownership of the property went to the eldest son of the family, but the other siblings went to court and asked for a stay order.
DDuring her summer holidays she usually went to the village to stay with her grandparents and her large extended family.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage of stay.
Stay means to remain in a particular place, condition, or position without moving or changing. Think of it like when you tell your dog to 'stay' - you want them to remain in that exact spot! It can also mean to continue in a certain state (like staying awake) or to reside temporarily somewhere (like staying at a hotel).
Step 1: Option 1 -> Correct usage. 'Stay awake' means to remain in the state of being awake.
Option 2 -> Incorrect usage. 'Stay away' means to avoid or keep at a distance from something, but the sentence describes cattle actually wandering INTO fields and eating crops - they're not staying away, they're actively going places.
Option 3 -> Correct usage. 'Stay order' is a legal term meaning a temporary halt or suspension of proceedings.
Option 4 -> Correct usage. 'Stay with' means to reside temporarily as a guest.
Step 2: Hence, Option 2 is correct
Final Answer: Due to the ban on slaughter of cattle, the neglected ones often stay away, wandering into fields and eating the crops.
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.
AThe rules of the organization proscribes members from engaging in conflicts of interest.
BThe coach proscribes late night parties before an important game.
CThe software manual proscribes step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the program.
DThe company's policy proscribes employees from disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage between proscribe and prescribe.
Proscribe means to forbid, ban, or prohibit something - like when your parents proscribe you from staying out past midnight, they're essentially putting a big 'NO ENTRY' sign on late-night adventures. Think of it as the stricter cousin who always says 'you can't do that!'
Prescribe means to recommend, advise, or provide as a guideline - like when a doctor prescribes medicine or when a recipe prescribes specific ingredients. It's the helpful friend who tells you exactly what you should do to get the best results.
Step 1: Option 1 -> Correct usage. The rules 'forbid' or 'prohibit' conflicts of interest.
Option 2 -> Correct usage. The coach 'forbids' or 'bans' late night parties.
Option 3 -> Incorrect usage. A manual doesn't 'forbid' instructions - it 'provides' or 'prescribes' them.
Option 4 -> Correct usage. The policy 'prohibits' or 'forbids' disclosure of confidential information.
Step 2: Hence, Option 3 is correct
Final Answer: The software manual proscribes step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the program.
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.
AEvery morning, the aroma of freshly baked bread diffuses throughout the house, enticing everyone to the kitchen.
BThe stained glass diffused the light filtering through the windows.
CRealising that the argument between the two groups of students was getting out of control, the teacher diffused the situation by quickly changing the topic.
DHe used a fan to diffuse the smoke that had accumulated in the kitchen while cooking.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage between diffuse and defuse.
To diffuse means to spread out widely or scatter, like how perfume diffuses through a room or how light diffuses through frosted glass. Think of it as making something spread out in all directions, like dropping food coloring in water and watching it spread.
To defuse means to remove the danger from a situation or literally remove the fuse from a bomb. When your mom defuses an argument between you and your sibling by distracting you with ice cream, she's taking the tension out of a potentially explosive situation.
Step 1: Option 1 -> Correct usage. The aroma spreads/scatters throughout the house.
Option 2 -> Correct usage. The stained glass scatters and spreads the light coming through.
Option 3 -> Incorrect usage. The teacher should 'defuse' (remove tension from) the argument, not 'diffuse' (spread) it.
Option 4 -> Correct usage. Using a fan to spread out and disperse the accumulated smoke.
Step 2: Hence, Option 3 is correct
Final Answer: Realising that the argument between the two groups of students was getting out of control, the teacher diffused the situation by quickly changing the topic.
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.
AA build-up of the callus is one of the most common causes of discomfort.
BThe doctor examined the callus but neglected to treat it.
CWhen it is not too thick, the callus protects the foot from damage.
DHe received fifty lashes on his feet delivered with callus indifference.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage between callus and callous.
A callus is that tough, hardened patch of skin you get on your hands from gripping monkey bars too much or on your feet from wearing shoes that don't fit quite right. Think of it as your body's natural armor - it builds up to protect you from repeated friction or pressure, like a protective shield made of dead skin cells.
Callous, on the other hand, describes someone who's emotionally hardened - like they've built up thick emotional skin that makes them insensitive to others' feelings. If your friend doesn't even blink when you tell them about your pet goldfish dying, you might say they're being callous about your loss.
Step 1: Option 1 -> Correctly uses 'callus' to refer to hardened skin causing discomfort.
Option 2 -> Correctly uses 'callus' to refer to hardened skin being examined by a doctor.
Option 3 -> Correctly uses 'callus' to refer to hardened skin protecting the foot.
Option 4 -> Incorrectly uses 'callus' when it should be 'callous' - the phrase should be 'callous indifference' meaning cruel, unfeeling indifference.
Step 2: Hence, Option 4 is correct
Final Answer: He received fifty lashes on his feet delivered with callus indifference.
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.
AThe Child Marriage Restraint Act bans the marriage of those who are below 18 years of age.
BThe government bans anyone with irregularities in their passports from travelling abroad.
CBans provide the community a chance to raise objections and ensure transparency.
DOrganic farming bans the usage of all pesticides and involves manual weeding.
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The Setup: The question is testing for word usage between bans and banns.
A ban is a formal prohibition or restriction that forbids something from happening. Think of it like a big 'DO NOT ENTER' sign - when something is banned, it's completely off-limits. For example, if your school bans cell phones in classrooms, you better keep that phone tucked away or risk getting in trouble!
Banns (with double 'n') are public announcements, traditionally made in churches, about upcoming marriages. These announcements give the community a chance to speak up if they know of any reason why the couple shouldn't get married. It's like giving everyone a heads-up and saying 'speak now or forever hold your peace!'
Step 1: Option 1 -> Correctly uses 'bans' to mean prohibits - the act forbids child marriage.
Option 2 -> Correctly uses 'bans' to mean prohibits - the government forbids travel for those with passport issues.
Option 3 -> Incorrectly uses 'bans' when it should be 'banns' - it's referring to public announcements that allow community objections.
Option 4 -> Correctly uses 'bans' to mean prohibits - organic farming forbids pesticide use.
Step 2: Hence, Option 3 is correct.
Final Answer: Bans provide the community a chance to raise objections and ensure transparency.
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- Farmers, however, especially during the peak farming season, ignore the warnings of the weather forecast.
- People from some states of India have demanded that families of those who have been killed by lightning strikes should receive compensation.
- The Minister for Disaster Management announced that over 2800 people have died after being struck by a lightning last year.
- The Minister responded that pamphlets on the dangers of lightning and precautions to be taken are being distributed in villages.
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The Setup: The passage talks about lightning deaths and government response measures.
Link A (3 2): Sentence 2's 'those who have been killed by lightning strikes' specifically references the 2800 lightning deaths announced in sentence 3.
Link B (2 4): 'The Minister responded' in sentence 4 directly addresses the compensation demands mentioned in sentence 2.
Link C (4 1): 'However' in sentence 1 contrasts farmers ignoring warnings against the Minister's pamphlet distribution efforts from sentence 4.
Step 1:Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it provides the key statistical announcement about lightning deaths.
Conclusion: Sentence 1 is the concluding sentence because it explains why the problem persists despite government efforts.
Step 2:Assembling: Minister announces deaths, people demand compensation, Minister responds with pamphlets, but farmers ignore warnings anyway.
Hence the correct order is 3241Final Answer: 3241
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- Meanwhile, people are posting less. The share of Americans who say they enjoy documenting their life online has fallen from 40 per cent to 28 per cent since 2020.
- The striking feature of the new social media is that they are no longer very social.
- Some of the consequences of this are welcome. Political campaigners say they have to tone down their message to win over private groups.
- Debate is moving to closed platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
- Inspired by TikTok, apps like Facebook increasingly serve a diet of clips selected by artificial intelligence according to a user's viewing behaviour, not their social connections
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The Setup: The passage talks about how social media platforms are becoming less social
Link A (2 5): Sentence 2 introduces that social media is 'no longer very social,' and sentence 5 explains why through AI-selected content replacing social connections.
Link B (5 1): 'Meanwhile' in sentence 1 shows a parallel trend happening alongside the AI-driven content shift described in sentence 5.
Link C (1 4): Both sentences describe the movement away from public social media engagement toward private platforms.
Link D (4 3): 'Some of the consequences of this' in sentence 3 specifically refers back to the closed platform movement mentioned in sentence 4.
Step 1:Introduction: Sentence 2 is the introducing sentence because it presents the main thesis about social media's declining social nature.
Conclusion: Sentence 3 is the concluding sentence because it discusses the consequences and implications of the described trends.
Step 2:Assembling: Starting with the thesis, explaining the cause, showing parallel trends, then describing consequences of the shift.
Hence the correct order is 25143Final Answer: 25143
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- In this microgravity environment, your blood also tends to move towards the heart and head.
- Both effects are only short-lived and, after a brief period of readjustment on arriving back home, the heart and spine return to normal.
- The heart interprets this as an increase in the amount of blood in the body and that it needs to pump less, so it shrinks.
- In space with less gravitational force than on Earth, there's less pressure on your spine and so it'll get a bit longer, effectively making you as much as two inches taller.
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The Setup: The passage talks about physiological changes astronauts experience in space environment
Link A (4 1): 'In this microgravity environment' and 'also' connect to space environment and add blood circulation effects
Link B (1 3): 'The heart interprets this' directly references blood moving to heart and head from sentence 1
Link C (3 2): 'Both effects' refers back to spine lengthening and heart shrinking effects mentioned earlier
Step 1:Introduction: Sentence 4 is the introducing sentence because it establishes the space/microgravity environment setting
Conclusion: Sentence 2 is the concluding sentence because it summarizes both effects and their temporary nature
Step 2:Assembling: Space environment introduction, blood circulation effect, heart response, then summary of both effects
Hence the correct order is 4132Final Answer: 4132
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- The muddy concoction - made by grinding the kava plant's roots and mixing it with water to create a dark, earthy liquid - holds a deep cultural significance throughout the region, and the drink is often shared between friends, guests, and colleagues.
- Regular kava drinkers often describe this blissful state as a sort of peace, a way for the body and mind to uncoil from itself.
- Called yaqona in Fiji, 'ava in Samoa and sakau in Micronesia, kava has occupied a sacred role in Pacific countries for centuries.
- A swig (or two) taken from a bowl or shell - sometimes quite literally a coconut shell cut in half - can lead to profound relaxation, a sort of numbness that trickles down from your mouth through your shoulders and spine.
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The Setup: The passage talks about kava drink and its cultural significance in Pacific countries.
Link A (3 1): 'The muddy concoction' in sentence 1 specifically refers back to 'kava' introduced in sentence 3.
Link B (1 4): Sentence 4 describes drinking effects following the cultural description and preparation details from sentence 1.
Link C (4 2): 'This blissful state' in sentence 2 uses pronoun reference to the 'profound relaxation' described in sentence 4.
Step 1:Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it first introduces kava and its regional names.
Conclusion: Sentence 2 is the concluding sentence because it provides the philosophical reflection on kava's effects.
Step 2:Assembling: The order flows from introduction to description to immediate effects to deeper reflection.
Hence the correct order is 3142Final Answer: 3142
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.
- By contrast, in America, it is estimated that even after post-COVID decline, total giving came to almost USD 500 billion in 2022.
- There are no comparable data on different countries. But one report by Dasra, a Mumbai-based NGO, estimates total private giving in India came to about USD 13 billion in 2022.
- A strategic sort of giving, involving philanthropy professionals, a long-term lens, and big ambitions of transforming society is gradually emerging. It differs, of course, between countries.
- Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, put total giving in China at USD 21 billion in 2020.
- By any measure, however, organised philanthropy across Asia is on a much smaller scale than in the West.
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The Setup: The passage talks about emerging strategic philanthropy and comparing giving across different countries.
Link A (3 2): 'It differs, of course, between countries' in sentence 3 directly connects to 'There are no comparable data on different countries' in sentence 2.
Link B (2 4): Both sentences provide specific data on Asian countries (India and China), flowing naturally together as regional examples.
Link C (4 1): 'By contrast, in America' in sentence 1 contrasts directly with the Asian data provided in sentences 2 and 4.
Link D (1 5): 'By any measure, however' in sentence 5 provides a concluding assessment after comparing specific numbers from Asia and America.
Step 1:Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it introduces the concept of strategic philanthropy emerging globally.
Conclusion: Sentence 5 is the concluding sentence because it provides the final comparative assessment about Asian versus Western philanthropy.
Step 2:Assembling: Starting with the general concept, then providing Asian examples, contrasting with America, and concluding with overall comparison.
Hence the correct order is 32415Final Answer: 32415