Question 1

In the following question, a sentence is given in Active voice. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same idea in Passive voice: He shall have bought a car.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests your understanding of voice change in English grammar, specifically the transformation of a sentence from Active voice to Passive voice. The tense used here is the future perfect tense. To get the passive form correct, you must preserve both the tense and the meaning of the original sentence while shifting focus from the doer of the action to the object of the action. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: He shall have bought a car. Subject in Active voice: He. Object in Active voice: a car. Helping verbs: shall have (future perfect auxiliary). Main verb: bought (past participle of buy). Concept / Approach: In voice change, the object of the Active sentence becomes the subject of the Passive sentence. The basic structure of future perfect Active is will or shall + have + past participle. The corresponding Passive structure is will or shall + have been + past participle. We keep the tense markers the same and insert been to create the passive form. The agent of the action is then introduced with by, such as by him or by her. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the tense: “shall have bought” shows the future perfect tense.Write the passive auxiliary structure for future perfect: will or shall + have been + past participle.Move the object “a car” to the subject position in the Passive sentence.Use the correct auxiliary: “A car will have been” plus the past participle “bought”.Place the original subject at the end with by: “by him”.Thus, the Passive sentence is: “A car will have been bought by him.” Verification / Alternative check: Check meaning: “He shall have bought a car” and “A car will have been bought by him” both indicate that at some future point, the action of buying will already be completed. The time sense and completion are preserved. The only difference is that the focus shifts from he (the doer) to a car (the receiver of the action), which is exactly what a proper change of voice should do. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A, “A car was being bought by him,” is past continuous Passive, not future perfect. Option B, “A car was bought by him,” is simple past Passive. Option D, “A car would have been bought by him,” uses would have instead of shall or will have and expresses a conditional or hypothetical situation, which changes the meaning. Only option C keeps the future perfect sense intact. Common Pitfalls: Students often forget the word been in perfect Passive forms and write structures like will have bought by him, which are incorrect. Always remember that perfect Passive requires have been or had been or will have been. Also, keep the tense helper (will or shall) consistent with the original sentence and do not replace it with would unless the meaning changes to a conditional form. Final Answer: The correct Passive voice form is A car will have been bought by him.

Question 2

In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct speech. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect speech: The teacher said to the student, "Have you brought your lunch?"

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Introduction / Context: This reported speech question checks your understanding of how to change a yes or no type question from Direct to Indirect speech. The sentence involves a teacher asking a student whether he has brought his lunch. The key points are the change in pronouns, the reporting verb, the verb tense, and the transformation of the question format into a statement format in Indirect speech. Given Data / Assumptions: Direct speech: The teacher said to the student, "Have you brought your lunch?" Reporting verb: said to, which should change to asked in Indirect speech because it is a question. Question type: yes or no question starting with Have. The speaker is the teacher and the listener is the student. Concept / Approach: When changing a yes or no question from Direct to Indirect speech, we usually introduce the reported clause with if or whether. The helping verb moves after the subject so that the structure becomes that of a statement, not a direct question. Since the reporting verb is in the past tense (said), we normally backshift the tense in the reported clause: present perfect becomes past perfect. Pronouns are changed according to who is speaking to whom, so you becomes he in reference to the student. Step-by-Step Solution: Change “said to” into an appropriate reporting verb for a question: “asked”.Introduce the reported clause with “if”: “asked the student if…”Change the pronoun “you” into “he”, because the teacher is speaking to the student.Backshift the tense: “have brought” (present perfect) becomes “had brought” (past perfect) after a past reporting verb.Maintain the object “your lunch” as “his lunch” referring to the student.The complete Indirect sentence becomes: “The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.” Verification / Alternative check: Check whether the meaning is unchanged: in the original, the teacher is asking at that moment if the student has his lunch with him. In the reported version, we simply state that the teacher asked this question earlier. The change from have brought to had brought is a standard backshift and does not alter the essential message. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A is vague and ungrammatical because “about bringing his lunch” does not clearly preserve the question form and shifts the meaning. Option B uses would be bringing, which describes a future or planned action instead of a completed one, changing the meaning. Option D, “if he has brought his lunch,” fails to backshift the tense after a past reporting verb and is therefore incorrect in standard reported speech usage in exams. Only option C correctly applies all the rules. Common Pitfalls: Candidates often forget to backshift the tense or to use if or whether for yes or no questions. Others retain the question order (“had he brought”) inside the reported clause, which is wrong because, in Indirect speech, the reported part should follow normal statement order (“he had brought”). Being careful with these transformations will help you solve many reported speech items accurately. Final Answer: The correct Indirect speech form is The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.

Question 3

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____.

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Introduction / Context: This fill in the blank question comes from a short passage about children and hygiene. The first sentence highlights the need to teach children about hygiene early, so that good behaviour becomes automatic. The aim is to select a word that naturally completes the idea that hygiene should become part of a child's routine behaviour. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence fragment: “Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____.” Options: kind, habit, regular, need. The larger passage explains that children are vulnerable to infections and must be taught what to avoid and what measures to take. We assume a standard collocation of words used with become in the context of repeated behaviour. Concept / Approach: When we talk about behaviour that is repeated so often that it becomes automatic and routine, English commonly uses the phrase become a habit. In health education and parenting advice, one frequently reads that brushing teeth or washing hands should become a habit. The other options do not fit as naturally. Kind refers to type, regular is an adjective describing something that happens frequently, and need refers to necessity, not to repeated behaviour itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Read the full clause: “Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a ______.”Think of typical phrases in health and education: good habits, healthy habits, hygiene habits.Option kind: “becomes a kind” does not make sense without an additional noun.Option regular: we would say “becomes regular” or “becomes a regular practice”, not “becomes a regular” alone.Option need: “becomes a need” suggests psychological dependence, which is not the intended idea here.Option habit: “becomes a habit” is a standard and natural expression describing automatically repeated behaviour.Therefore, “habit” is the most appropriate word. Verification / Alternative check: Complete the sentence with the chosen answer: “Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a habit.” This matches common advice given by doctors, teachers, and parents. It clearly expresses that the goal is to make hygienic behaviour something children do regularly without being reminded every time. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Kind” needs a noun after it, such as “a kind of routine”, but no such noun is provided. “Regular” by itself functions as an adjective, not the head noun in the phrase after a. “Need” could work grammatically but shifts the meaning toward emotional or psychological dependence, rather than repeated behaviour. Hence, they do not convey the intended idea as precisely as “habit”. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes pick a grammatically possible word that vaguely fits the context, such as need, without considering common collocations. Exam setters often rely on standard English phrases. Whenever you see verbs like become or develop in combination with behaviour or routine, habit is usually the right companion word if the sentence is about repeated actions. Final Answer: The blank should be filled with habit to give the phrase “becomes a habit”.

Question 4

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections and…

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Introduction / Context: This blank is part of a passage about hygiene and children. It focuses on how likely children are to suffer from hygiene-related disorders such as skin problems and infections. The correct word should describe their vulnerability to these disorders, not their moral qualities or personality traits. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence fragment: “Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc.” Options: innocent, responsible, pliable, susceptible. The broader context talks about teaching hygiene early, taking preventive measures, and avoiding infections. The required word must fit grammatically after the article the and express the idea of being easily affected by disorders. Concept / Approach: The adjective susceptible is commonly used to describe people who are easily affected or likely to suffer from something, especially illnesses or external influences. Typical phrases include susceptible to disease, susceptible to infection, and susceptible to damage. None of the other options convey this specific medical or health related vulnerability, even though they may fit grammatically in other contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: Read the sentence with each option: “Children are the most innocent to hygiene-related disorders…” sounds incorrect; innocence is not a measure of health vulnerability.“Children are the most responsible to hygiene-related disorders…” also fails, because responsible describes duty or accountability, not likelihood of infection.“Children are the most pliable to hygiene-related disorders…” is odd; pliable means easily influenced or bent, usually about character or material, not disease risk.“Children are the most susceptible to hygiene-related disorders…” fits perfectly, because susceptible means easily affected by such disorders.Thus, susceptible is the correct choice for the blank. Verification / Alternative check: Complete the sentence: “Children are the most susceptible to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc.” This reads naturally and matches standard health advice, where doctors often warn that children and the elderly are more susceptible to infections due to weaker or developing immune systems. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Innocent refers to being free from guilt, often used in legal or moral contexts. Responsible refers to ability and willingness to take charge or be accountable. Pliable describes someone who is easily influenced or something that is easily bent or shaped. These meanings do not align with the idea of being easily affected by diseases. Susceptible is the only option that carries the correct health related sense in this sentence. Common Pitfalls: Sometimes students pick innocent because they associate children with innocence, or responsible because they connect it with teaching discipline. However, when the sentence clearly refers to disorders and diseases, focus on the medical or vulnerability context. In such passages, susceptible to is a standard and important collocation to remember. Final Answer: The correct word for the blank is susceptible, giving “Children are the most susceptible to hygiene-related disorders…”.

Question 5

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: Teach them early on about what to _____.

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Introduction / Context: This blank comes from the same hygiene themed passage about children. After stating that children are vulnerable to hygiene-related disorders, the passage advises parents and caregivers on what to teach them. The sentence focuses on teaching children what things or behaviours they should stay away from in order to remain healthy. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence fragment: “Teach them early on about what to _____.” Options: avoid, read, right, learn. The larger passage already mentions skin issues, rashes, infections and wounds, and emphasises precautionary measures. We assume the advice is about preventing contact with sources of infection or unhealthy practices. Concept / Approach: In health and hygiene guidance, a very common pattern is teach children what to avoid, for example dirty water, unwashed food, or sharing personal items. The verb avoid means to keep away from something that may be harmful or unpleasant. Read, right and learn do not naturally follow what to in this context, especially when the subject is hygiene-related disorders and prevention. Step-by-Step Solution: Check “Teach them early on about what to avoid.” This clearly connects to staying away from unhygienic objects and actions.Check “Teach them early on about what to read.” That would make sense in a reading or education context, but the passage is about hygiene and illness, not books.Check “Teach them early on about what to right.” This is ungrammatical; right is not used as a verb in this way.Check “Teach them early on about what to learn.” This sounds redundant and vague, and does not specifically adress hygiene.Thus, avoid is the only verb that fits both the structure and the hygiene context. Verification / Alternative check: Read the full passage segment with the correct word inserted into each sentence: hygiene should become a habit; children are susceptible to hygiene-related disorders; teach them early on about what to avoid; teach them that taking a few precautionary measures is imperative. The sequence becomes a coherent set of instructions about staying away from sources of infection and using preventive actions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Read shifts the sentence into an unrelated topic of reading material. Right is the opposite of wrong and does not work here as an infinitive verb. Learn would suggest a focus on general education rather than specific hygienic behaviours to avoid. None of these options point directly to the idea of staying away from harmful objects or habits, which is central to a discussion on preventing infections. Common Pitfalls: Some learners may be tempted by learn because it is commonly used after teach, but the wording “teach them what to learn” is awkward and repetitive. In cloze tests, examiners usually expect a verb that makes a strong, precise collocation with what to and the surrounding context. Remember that in the context of danger or disease, what to avoid is a frequent and important phrase. Final Answer: The blank should be filled with avoid, giving “Teach them early on about what to avoid.”

Question 6

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is important.

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Introduction / Context: This blank is also part of the hygiene passage concerning children. The sentence talks about taking certain measures to prevent infections and diseases. The correct word must describe measures specifically taken in advance to avoid illness, not measures of any other type. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence fragment: “Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is important.” Options: scientific, precautionary, unimportant, insignificant. The passage emphasises prevention, cleanliness and protection from infections. The missing word must be an adjective describing measures, and must combine naturally with prevent infections and diseases. Concept / Approach: The standard expression in health education is precautionary measures, which means actions taken beforehand to reduce the risk of illness or danger. Scientific measures could refer to technical methods but is not the usual collocation in basic hygiene advice. Unimportant and insignificant are adjectives that contradict the message, because the sentence wants to stress that such measures matter, not that they are trivial. Step-by-Step Solution: Read with “scientific”: “taking a few scientific measures to prevent infections” sounds unusual for simple hygiene advice for children.Read with “precautionary”: “taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases” is a very familiar and natural phrase.Read with “unimportant”: this clashes with the idea of prevention and would suggest that these measures do not matter.Read with “insignificant”: similarly, this means of little or no importance, contradicting the writer’s intention.Therefore, precautionary is the only option that fits both grammatically and conceptually. Verification / Alternative check: Insert the chosen answer into the full passage: children are susceptible to hygiene-related disorders; teach them what to avoid; teach them that taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases is imperative. This sequence makes perfect sense as straightforward health advice and reflects common phrases used by doctors and health educators. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Scientific suggests technical or research oriented methods, which is too specific and not the usual descriptive word for everyday hygiene steps like washing hands or using clean towels. Unimportant and insignificant both carry a negative meaning, implying that the measures do not really matter. That contradicts the purpose of the passage, which is to emphasise the necessity of such measures for children's health. Common Pitfalls: In vocabulary based blanks, students sometimes focus on grammar only and overlook the message. All four options are grammatically possible adjectives before measures, but they do not all produce the intended idea. Whenever prevention or safety is mentioned, remember that precautionary measures is a very common combination that appears in textbooks, news articles, and health pamphlets. Final Answer: The blank should be filled with precautionary, giving “precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases”.

Question 7

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: Teach them that taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

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Introduction / Context: This final blank in the hygiene passage summarises how important it is to take precautionary measures. The preceding text talks about children being vulnerable to hygiene-related disorders and the need to teach them what to avoid and what actions to take. The missing word must convey a sense of strong necessity, not something casual or optional. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence fragment: “Teach them that taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.” Options: optional, secondary, voluntary, imperative. The passage promotes hygiene and disease prevention as serious matters. We must select the adjective that best expresses strong obligation or essential importance. Concept / Approach: The word imperative means absolutely necessary, vital or of great importance. In health communication, it is common to say that something is imperative when it must be done to protect health. Optional means something you may choose to do, secondary means less important than something else, and voluntary means done by free choice rather than obligation. None of these alternatives match the urgent, must do tone of the sentence. Step-by-Step Solution: Read the sentence with “optional”: that would imply that precautionary measures need not be taken, which contradicts the message of the passage.Read with “secondary”: this suggests that these measures are of lower importance than some other concern, which again conflicts with the stress on prevention.Read with “voluntary”: this describes whether an action is forced, not its importance, and does not capture the sense of necessity.Read with “imperative”: “is imperative” clearly means that it is crucial and must be done, aligning perfectly with the tone of health advice.Therefore, imperative is the best and most precise choice. Verification / Alternative check: Insert the chosen word into the full passage: “Teach them that taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases is imperative.” This reads exactly like advice from a doctor or health expert and reinforces the idea that such measures are not negotiable luxuries but essential steps. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Optional undermines the seriousness of the advice by suggesting that skipping these measures is acceptable. Secondary downplays their importance, as if there were more urgent matters than preventing disease. Voluntary simply indicates that nobody is forcing them by law and does not say anything about the recommended level of importance. Only imperative communicates the required sense of key importance and urgency. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes confuse voluntary with important, assuming that voluntary acts are always good or desirable. In vocabulary based blanks, always match the word to the exact nuance of the sentence. Here, the focus is on how necessary the actions are, not on whether they are freely chosen. Remember that imperative is a strong word used whenever something is extremely important and must not be neglected. Final Answer: The blank should be filled with imperative, making the sentence, “taking a few precautionary measures to prevent infections and diseases is imperative.”

Question 8

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error". The reason Priya was late (1) / to the meeting is beca…

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Introduction / Context: This error spotting question checks your understanding of correct sentence structure when using the word reason. The sentence explains why Priya was late to a meeting. However, a redundancy error appears in one of the parts. Such questions are common in competitive exams to test whether candidates can recognise unnecessary or incorrect word combinations in standard English. Given Data / Assumptions: Part 1: “The reason Priya was late” Part 2: “to the meeting is because her” Part 3: “flight was delayed.” Part 4: “No Error” We must identify which part contains a grammatical or idiomatic error. Concept / Approach: In formal English, the word reason should be followed by that, not because. The expression the reason is because is considered incorrect and redundant. The correct structure is the reason is that or simply because used without reason. Therefore, when the sentence uses “The reason … is because”, it is repeating the fundamental idea and creating a standard usage error that exam setters love to test. Step-by-Step Solution: Look at Part 1: “The reason Priya was late” – this correctly introduces the cause we are about to explain.Look at Part 2: “to the meeting is because her” – the key problem appears here. The phrase “is because” after “the reason” is redundant and non-standard.Look at Part 3: “flight was delayed.” – this is grammatically correct and clearly states the cause.The fully corrected sentence should read: “The reason Priya was late to the meeting is that her flight was delayed.”Thus, the error lies in Part 2, where “is because” should be replaced by “is that”. Verification / Alternative check: Consider the two versions: “The reason Priya was late to the meeting is because her flight was delayed” versus “The reason Priya was late to the meeting is that her flight was delayed.” The second version sounds more formal and is the one preferred in standard written English. Alternatively, you could remove “reason” and say: “Priya was late to the meeting because her flight was delayed.” Both are correct; only the combination “reason is because” is disfavoured. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Part 1 correctly sets up the topic of the cause for Priya's lateness. Part 3 is grammatically sound and contains no errors of tense or agreement. Part 4 stands for No Error, which cannot be chosen because we have already identified a clear structural mistake in Part 2. Therefore, only Part 2 contains the required error. Common Pitfalls: Many speakers use “the reason is because” in everyday conversation, so it can sound normal. Examiners intentionally include such common spoken forms to see if candidates know the more accurate standard written form. When you see reason in a sentence, train yourself to expect a clause starting with that or a simple because clause without the word reason itself. Final Answer: The error is in part 2; the phrase “is because her” should be replaced with “is that her”.

Question 9

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error". Not only did they offer him (1) / good salary but prov…

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Introduction / Context: This error spotting question examines your understanding of correlative conjunctions and parallel structure in English. The sentence uses the pair not only … but to connect two benefits given to someone. For a grammatically correct and stylistically balanced sentence, the structure following not only and but should be parallel and the full correlative form not only … but also is normally required in formal writing. Given Data / Assumptions: Part 1: “Not only did they offer him” Part 2: “good salary but provided” Part 3: “him with a beautiful bungalow.” Part 4: “No Error” We must identify where the grammatical or structural problem lies. Concept / Approach: The correlative conjunctions not only and but also should be used together to join two grammatically similar parts. In this sentence, not only introduces “did they offer him a good salary” and but should introduce a second part with parallel structure “also provided him with a beautiful bungalow.” Without also, the correlative pair feels incomplete and the parallelism is weakened. Exams often test this precise point to check if candidates know full correlative forms. Step-by-Step Solution: Look at Part 1: “Not only did they offer him” – this is correct as the beginning of a not only clause, although it still needs its object, “a good salary”, which appears in Part 2.Look at Part 2: “good salary but provided” – the phrase “but provided” is missing the word also, which should follow but in a not only … but also construction.Look at Part 3: “him with a beautiful bungalow.” – this is otherwise grammatically fine and provides the object for provided.The corrected sentence should read: “Not only did they offer him a good salary but also provided him with a beautiful bungalow.”Therefore, the error is located in Part 2. Verification / Alternative check: Read both versions: the original “Not only did they offer him good salary but provided him with a beautiful bungalow” sounds slightly incomplete and unbalanced. Adding also after but produces the standard and widely taught pattern: “Not only did they offer him a good salary but also provided him with a beautiful bungalow.” This version flows more naturally and respects parallelism: offer him a good salary / also provide him with a bungalow. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Part 1 is correct in both structure and tense. Part 3 correctly completes the meaning of provided and contains no errors. Part 4 stands for No Error but cannot be chosen because we already identified a missing word in Part 2. Thus, the only part that truly requires correction is the second one, where but should be followed by also. Common Pitfalls: In spoken English, many people omit also in not only … but also, and this usage has become quite common. However, competitive exams still treat the full pair as the standard and expect candidates to notice its absence. Always check for balance: if you see not only, quickly look for but also. If also is missing and the sentence is intended to connect two similar clauses, that part likely contains the error. Final Answer: The error is in part 2; the phrase should be “good salary but also provided”.

Question 10

In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: His father _____ him up in a construction business.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests knowledge of common phrasal verbs in English. The sentence describes a father helping his son begin work in a particular line of business, namely construction. You must choose the verb that correctly completes the phrasal verb used to describe establishing someone in business. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “His father _____ him up in a construction business.” Options: built, hold, keep, set. The structure of the sentence requires a verb followed by him up, forming a phrasal verb. We assume that the intended meaning is that the father helped him start or establish himself in that business. Concept / Approach: The phrasal verb set someone up means to help someone start a business or new venture, or to put someone in a particular situation. For example, “His parents set him up in a small shop” means they helped him start that shop. Other verbs like build, hold, or keep do not form a natural phrasal verb with up in this context with the meaning of starting a business. Step-by-Step Solution: Insert “built”: “His father built him up in a construction business” usually means to praise or develop his confidence, not to establish a business, so the meaning is off.Insert “hold”: “His father hold him up in a construction business” is grammatically wrong and does not form a standard expression.Insert “keep”: “His father keep him up in a construction business” is ungrammatical and does not match the intended sense.Insert “set”: “His father set him up in a construction business” is both grammatical and idiomatic, clearly conveying that the father helped him start that business.Therefore, set is the correct verb to complete the phrasal verb set him up. Verification / Alternative check: Consider similar examples: “Her uncle set her up in a boutique,” “The company set him up in their new branch,” and “They set the young manager up with the necessary capital.” In each case, set up is used to mean establish or start. Replacing set with other verbs in those sentences would make them sound wrong or change the meaning completely. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Built up can sometimes mean develop or expand, as in “They built up a successful company,” but “built him up in a business” is not the standard phrase to describe establishing someone financially or practically. Hold up often means delay, rob or support, none of which applies here. Keep up means maintain, which fits better with standards or routines, not with the initial act of starting a business. Thus, only set forms the correct and common phrasal verb. Common Pitfalls: Some learners interpret him up literally and become confused, but in English, many verbs plus up form idiomatic phrases whose meaning cannot be guessed from individual words. It is helpful to memorise key business-related phrasal verbs such as set up a company, draw up a contract, and wind up a firm. In this question, remembering that set someone up in business is the normal expression will guide you to the right answer quickly. Final Answer: The correct word is set, forming the phrasal verb “set him up in a construction business”.

Question 11

In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four: I have _____ respect for his achievement.

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Introduction / Context: This vocabulary question is about choosing the most natural adjective that collocates with respect in the sentence “I have _____ respect for his achievement.” The sentence expresses how deeply the speaker admires or values someone's success. The correct adjective should fit both in meaning and in common usage with the noun respect. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “I have _____ respect for his achievement.” Options: abundant, profound, strong, unique. We want an adjective that describes deep admiration and appears naturally before respect. The context is positive, describing admiration for an achievement. Concept / Approach: In English, profound respect is a standard and widely used phrase indicating very deep, sincere admiration. Strong respect is less common; people usually say deep respect or great respect instead. Abundant respect sounds odd since abundant typically describes quantities that can be counted or measured physically. Unique respect is not standard as a collocation. Therefore, profound is the best choice to capture deep and serious admiration. Step-by-Step Solution: Try “abundant respect”: the phrase sounds unnatural, because abundant is used with words like rainfall, resources, or supply, not normally with respect.Try “profound respect”: this is a familiar expression meaning very deep and sincere admiration.Try “strong respect”: while not impossible, it is not the usual adjective collocation with respect; writers prefer deep, great, or profound.Try “unique respect”: this sounds strange, as respect is normally measured in intensity or degree, not uniqueness.Therefore, profound best captures both meaning and natural usage. Verification / Alternative check: Read the complete sentence: “I have profound respect for his achievement.” This sounds like something you might hear in a formal speech or read in a recommendation letter, clearly expressing deep admiration. If you replace profound with strong or abundant, the sentence instantly feels less natural and polished. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Abundant is mostly used for physical or numerical quantities like abundant rainfall or abundant evidence. Strong respect is grammatically possible but not a common fixed phrase; strong is more often used with words like opinion or influence. Unique suggests one of a kind, which does not describe intensity of respect. None of these alternatives match the idiomatic and expressive power of profound respect. Common Pitfalls: Examinees sometimes choose strong because it seems obviously positive, but high frequency adjectives are not always the most idiomatic choice. Competitive English tests often require you to recognise set phrases or collocations, such as profound respect, deep respect, and great respect. Building a mental list of common adjective noun combinations is a helpful long term strategy for such questions. Final Answer: The sentence should read, “I have profound respect for his achievement.”

Question 12

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given: Boast.

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Introduction / Context: This synonym question asks you to select the word that is closest in meaning to boast. Vocabulary questions of this type test your ability to connect a given word with another common English word that has a similar sense, especially in terms of attitude or behaviour. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: Boast. Options: Avoid, Change, Rely, Pride. We need to choose the option whose core meaning is closest to that of boast. We assume the usual meaning of boast: talk with excessive pride and self satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions or abilities. Concept / Approach: As a verb, boast means to speak proudly, often in a way that may sound like showing off. A related noun is boasting. The noun pride can describe a feeling of satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities. In some contexts, pride can be neutral or positive, but in the sense of boast, it reflects an attitude of self importance. The other options, avoid, change and rely, describe different actions and have no direct relationship to the idea of talking proudly about oneself. Step-by-Step Solution: Think of a simple sentence: “He likes to boast about his success.” This means he likes to talk proudly about it.Option Avoid means to stay away from something, unrelated to boasting.Option Change means to make or become different, also unrelated.Option Rely means to depend on something or someone with trust.Option Pride can be used as a verb phrase take pride in, meaning feel proud of. In the sense of boasting, pride is the only word associated with proud feeling and self regard.Therefore, Pride is the closest in meaning to Boast among the given choices. Verification / Alternative check: Consider: “He boasted about his victory” and “He took pride in his victory.” While boast suggests a more showy, perhaps excessive display, both sentences involve a strong sense of pride in achievements. In synonym questions, you must pick the closest available option, even if the match is not perfect in every context. Pride is clearly that option here. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Avoid has no connection with speaking proudly; it refers to keeping away from something. Change is about alteration, not about attitude to one's achievements. Rely is about dependence or trust, used in phrases like rely on friends, and does not share the core idea of boasting. Only Pride carries the notion of self satisfaction with achievement, especially when used in expressions such as pride oneself on or take pride in. Common Pitfalls: Sometimes students look for a direct verb verb synonym and feel uncertain choosing a noun like pride. However, exam questions sometimes mix parts of speech when testing basic vocabulary. Focus on the central meaning rather than strict grammatical form. When you see Boast and have to choose among Avoid, Change, Rely and Pride, the only one in the semantic field of self satisfaction and showing off is Pride. Final Answer: The word similar in meaning to “Boast” is Pride (as in to take pride in, to feel proud of).

Question 13

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given: Haste.

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Introduction / Context: This synonym question asks you to identify a word similar in meaning to haste. Such questions check whether you can connect common English nouns and verbs that describe similar actions or states, especially in everyday contexts like movement or time pressure. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: Haste. Options: Burden, Expect, Hurry, Sight. We need the option that most closely matches the meaning of haste. Haste is typically used to describe great speed, especially when it is rushed or careless. Concept / Approach: Haste is a noun meaning excessive speed or urgency of movement or action. In everyday speech, we often say in haste to refer to doing something quickly, sometimes too quickly. The closest everyday synonym in the list is hurry, which can be both a noun and a verb referring to doing things quickly. The other options do not refer to speed or urgency at all. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall the meaning of haste: great and often unnecessary speed.Option Burden means load or responsibility; there is no direct connection with speed.Option Expect means to think that something will happen; it is about anticipation, not movement.Option Hurry describes moving or acting quickly, sometimes with a sense of urgency, which matches haste.Option Sight refers to vision or the ability to see.Therefore, Hurry is the only option that shares the meaning of acting or moving quickly. Verification / Alternative check: Compare typical sentences: “He left in haste” and “He left in a hurry.” Both convey that he left quickly, perhaps too quickly. They can often be substituted for one another in casual usage. On the other hand, “He left in burden” or “He left in expect” make no sense, and “He left in sight” does not match the intended idea at all. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Burden focuses on weight or responsibility, not on speed. Expect is related to predictions about the future. Sight deals with vision and appearance. None of these overlap with the core semantic field of haste, which is about urgency and quick action. Only Hurry expresses that domain clearly. Common Pitfalls: Sometimes exam takers think of the proverb “more haste, less speed” and confuse themselves, but the key is to focus on the basic noun meaning: haste = quickness, urgency. In a synonym question, if one option stands clearly in the quickness field and the others do not, that is almost certainly the intended answer. Recognising that Hurry is both a common verb and noun describing quick action makes this question straightforward. Final Answer: The word similar in meaning to “Haste” is Hurry.

Question 14

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given: Refulgent.

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Introduction / Context: This antonym question asks you to pick the word opposite in meaning to refulgent. Refulgent is a slightly advanced word that usually appears in descriptive or literary English. Knowing its meaning and its contrast helps in reading poetry, descriptive passages, and higher level vocabulary contexts. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: Refulgent. Options: Dark, Loud, Rough, Sweet. We must choose the option whose meaning is opposite to refulgent. Refulgent is generally used to describe something that is shining brightly or radiant. Concept / Approach: Refulgent means shining very brightly, radiant or gleaming. For example, one might describe a refulgent sun or refulgent armour. The opposite of bright and radiant in the context of light is dark or dim. Among the options, dark is the only word dealing with the presence or absence of light. Loud, rough and sweet relate to sound, texture and taste respectively, which do not form natural antonyms for a word describing brightness. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall: refulgent describes intense brightness or radiance.Option Dark: refers to a lack or low level of light, making it a natural opposite to brightness.Option Loud: refers to high volume of sound, not brightness.Option Rough: refers to coarse texture or uneven surface, unrelated to light.Option Sweet: usually describes taste or sometimes pleasant personality, not visual brightness.Therefore, Dark is the clear antonym of Refulgent in this list. Verification / Alternative check: Think of a contrast in a descriptive sentence: “The refulgent stars lit up the sky” versus “The dark sky had no visible stars.” In the first, refulgent emphasises their brightness; in the second, dark emphasises the absence of such light. This shows that dark effectively reverses the core idea expressed by refulgent. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Loud relates to sound, not light. Rough relates to texture, not brightness. Sweet mainly describes taste or sometimes a gentle character. None of these directly oppose the idea of shining or glowing. Vocabulary questions often mix different sensory domains in the options; your job is to match or oppose the right sensory field. Here, only dark belongs to the visual and light related domain. Common Pitfalls: Some students may not know the meaning of refulgent and try to guess based on sound alone, but the word has Latin roots related to reflecting or shining back light. In exam preparation, it helps to build small clusters of words: radiant, luminous, refulgent, gleaming contrast with dark, dim, gloomy. Recognising such clusters makes antonym questions easier and faster to solve. Final Answer: The word opposite in meaning to “Refulgent” is Dark.

Question 15

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given: Skeptic.

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Introduction / Context: This antonym question focuses on the word skeptic. The word is common in discussions about science, religion, and general attitudes toward claims or beliefs. Being able to identify its opposite helps you understand arguments about faith, evidence and doubt in reading comprehension passages. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: Skeptic. Options: Believer, Erroneous, Nervous, Nihilist. We must choose the word that is opposite in meaning. A skeptic is usually someone who tends to doubt or question accepted opinions or beliefs. Concept / Approach: A skeptic is a person inclined to doubt or to question the validity of claims, often requiring strong evidence before accepting something as true. The natural opposite is a believer, someone who accepts and has faith in a claim or doctrine, especially without always demanding strong proof. The other options do not form direct opposites to a skeptical attitude or role. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall: skeptic describes a person who doubts, questions or withholds belief.Option Believer: describes a person who accepts or has faith in certain ideas, especially religious or philosophical ones, often without requiring proof.Option Erroneous: is an adjective meaning wrong or mistaken; it does not describe a type of person.Option Nervous: describes a state of anxiety or fear, unrelated to belief or doubt.Option Nihilist: describes a person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects moral principles; this is a specific kind of belief, not simply the opposite of skepticism.Therefore, Believer is the correct antonym for Skeptic. Verification / Alternative check: Consider a sentence: “In matters of the supernatural, she is a skeptic, but her friend is a believer.” Here, skeptic and believer clearly stand as contrasting positions. The skeptic demands evidence and questions claims, while the believer accepts the claims as true or meaningful. This is precisely the contrast the exam question expects you to recognise. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Erroneous describes the quality of being wrong, not a person or attitude. Nervous is about emotional state, not belief. Nihilist is a person with a particular extreme belief that life has no meaning; a nihilist can still be skeptical about some things and believing about others, so it is not the general opposite of skeptic. None of these words directly address the axis of doubt versus belief in the way believer does. Common Pitfalls: Because nihilist sounds philosophical, some students assume it must be the right answer. However, questions about antonyms of personality or attitude terms usually pair a general stance with its straightforward opposite. Here, the core axis is doubt versus belief. Remember: skeptic doubts, believer accepts. Keeping this simple contrast in mind makes the question easy to solve. Final Answer: The antonym of “Skeptic” is Believer.

Question 16

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Herculean task.

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Introduction / Context: This idiom question asks you to interpret the phrase Herculean task. Idioms and allusions based on Greek and Roman mythology are quite common in English, especially in higher level reading and in editorial writing. Recognising this particular reference will help you understand descriptions of challenges or responsibilities in many contexts. Given Data / Assumptions: Idiom: Herculean task. Options: Important task, Motivating, Optional to do, Very difficult task. We must choose the meaning that most accurately reflects the idiom as it is normally used. The idiom is based on the mythological hero Hercules (Heracles), known for his extraordinary strength and his famous twelve labours. Concept / Approach: A Herculean task is a task that requires great strength, effort, or courage to complete. It is not just important; it is extremely hard or demanding, similar to the legendary labours of Hercules. Therefore, the correct interpretation emphasises the very difficult nature of the task, not simply its importance, motivational quality, or optional status. Step-by-Step Solution: Recall the mythological background: Hercules had to perform twelve nearly impossible labours, such as slaying dangerous creatures and completing gigantic physical challenges.Connect that background to modern usage: when a writer says rebuilding the city after the disaster was a Herculean task, they mean it was extremely difficult.Option “Important task” only indicates significance, not difficulty. Many tasks are important but not Herculean.Option “Motivating” describes something that inspires someone, which is not the central idea here.Option “Optional to do” conflicts with the usual sense of huge responsibility.Option “Very difficult task” captures the key idea that the job requires enormous effort and strength. Verification / Alternative check: Use the idiom in sample sentences: “Clearing all the backlogged files in one week is a Herculean task.” Replacing the idiom with “very difficult task” keeps the sentence's meaning intact: “Clearing all the backlogged files in one week is a very difficult task.” Replacing it with important task or motivating changes the meaning and weakens the emphasis on difficulty. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Important task fails because importance relates to value or impact, not effort required. Motivating is about emotional encouragement, not sheer challenge. Optional to do suggests you may choose to skip the task, which does not match the heroic, unavoidable nature implied by Herculean. None of these alternatives reflect the original mythological idea of great, almost superhuman difficulty. Common Pitfalls: Sometimes students confuse Herculean with either heroic or significant and choose important task. While a Herculean task can indeed be important, its defining feature is that it is extremely hard to accomplish. When dealing with idioms based on mythological names, try to recall the main trait of the mythic figure: Hercules is famous primarily for strength and difficult labours, not just for importance or motivation. Final Answer: The idiom “Herculean task” means a very difficult task that requires enormous effort or strength.

Question 17

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom "on tenterhooks", that is, the state of being extremely nervous, worried, or waiting anxiously for something to happen or b…

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Introduction / Context: The idiom "on tenterhooks" is a common expression in English used in newspapers, novels, and examinations. This question tests your understanding of idiomatic language by asking you to select the option that correctly conveys its meaning. Recognising idioms is important for reading comprehension as well as for accurate spoken and written expression. Given Data / Assumptions: - Target idiom: "on tenterhooks". - Options given: - Flattery. - In a disorganized manner. - In anxious suspense. - Speak quickly. - We assume a general reading comprehension context where someone is emotionally tense while waiting for an outcome such as exam results or an important decision. Concept / Approach: "On tenterhooks" historically refers to cloth stretched tightly on hooks (tenterhooks) while drying. From this physical image of being stretched tight, the figurative meaning developed: being extremely tense, nervous, or in a state of anxious waiting. When someone says, "We were on tenterhooks waiting for the result," they mean they were in great suspense and worry, not that they were flattering, disorganized, or talking fast. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recall or infer the meaning of the idiom. It is associated with strong tension and anxiety while waiting.Step 2: Check option "Flattery". Flattery means excessive praise, often insincere. This has no connection with anxiety or waiting.Step 3: Check "In a disorganized manner". This describes the way something is done (without order), not an emotional state of suspense.Step 4: Check "In anxious suspense". This exactly matches the idea of being tense, nervous, and waiting for some result or news.Step 5: Check "Speak quickly". This relates to speed of speech, not to emotional tension caused by uncertainty.Step 6: Therefore, the only option that correctly explains "on tenterhooks" is "In anxious suspense". Verification / Alternative check: Consider example sentences: "The students were on tenterhooks while the teacher checked their answer sheets" clearly means they were waiting anxiously. If you replace the idiom with "in anxious suspense", the sentence still makes perfect sense. If you substitute flattery, disorganized manner, or speak quickly, the sentence becomes illogical. This substitution test confirms that the correct meaning is "in anxious suspense". Why Other Options Are Wrong: - Flattery: expresses praise or complimenting someone, not tension or worry. - In a disorganized manner: describes lack of order, which is unrelated to emotional suspense. - Speak quickly: refers to speed of speech, which is not the central idea of the idiom. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes guess idiom meanings based on one familiar word inside the phrase, such as "hooks", and imagine something about catching or fastening. Idioms rarely yield their true sense by literal translation. The safest strategy is to learn them in context and memorise their standard meanings. For competitive exams, idioms like "on tenterhooks", "on cloud nine", or "burn the midnight oil" are frequently tested, so it is useful to connect each idiom with a vivid mental image and a short definition in your own words. Final Answer: The idiom "on tenterhooks" means being in a state of anxious suspense, so the correct option is "In anxious suspense".

Question 18

In the following question, improve the bracketed part of the sentence by choosing the best alternative: Neha (would be looked) beautiful in Indian attire.

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Introduction / Context: This sentence improvement question tests your knowledge of correct verb forms and conditional structures in English. The sentence talks about Neha and how she would appear in Indian attire. You need to choose the form that is grammatically correct and natural, replacing the incorrect bracketed phrase "would be looked". Given Data / Assumptions: - Original sentence: Neha (would be looked) beautiful in Indian attire. - Alternatives: - had looking. - was looked. - would look. - No improvement. - The intention is to express a hypothetical or general opinion about how Neha would appear if she wore Indian clothes. Concept / Approach: The key concept is the correct use of the modal would with the main verb look. When describing appearance, English normally uses the structure "would look + adjective", as in "She would look nice" or "He would look tired". The phrase "would be looked" is a wrong passive form; look in the sense of appear is used intransitively and does not take such a passive construction. Therefore, we need the simple modal + base verb combination "would look". Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Examine the meaning: We want to say that in Indian attire Neha would appear beautiful.Step 2: Check option "had looking". This is grammatically incorrect and does not form a valid verb phrase.Step 3: Check "was looked". This is a passive form and would require an agent, for example "was looked at", which changes the meaning and remains awkward here.Step 4: Check "would look". This fits the common pattern "subject + would look + adjective" and correctly expresses a hypothetical appearance.Step 5: Consider "No improvement". This would retain "would be looked", which is clearly wrong in standard English.Step 6: Therefore, "would look" is the correct improvement. Verification / Alternative check: Compare sentences: "Neha would be looked beautiful in Indian attire" sounds wrong to a native speaker because be looked suggests that someone is doing the looking, but beautiful is an adjective describing Neha, not an action. In contrast, "Neha would look beautiful in Indian attire" is natural and matches hundreds of similar examples like "The room would look bigger with lighter paint". This parallel supports our choice of "would look". Why Other Options Are Wrong: - "had looking" does not form any recognised tense or aspect in English and is ungrammatical. - "was looked" suggests a passive voice without a logical agent or object and still does not combine properly with beautiful. - "No improvement" would keep the incorrect phrase and so cannot be correct in an exam that expects standard grammar. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes overuse passive structures because they see many be + past participle patterns. However, not every verb or meaning can be put into passive voice. The verb look in the sense of appear is linking, similar to seem or appear, and it connects the subject to an adjective. These linking verbs stay active and are not made passive. Remember patterns like "She looks tired", "He would look happy", and avoid forms such as "is looked tired". Final Answer: The correct improvement is "would look", so the sentence should read: Neha would look beautiful in Indian attire.

Question 19

In the following question, improve the bracketed part of the sentence by choosing the best option: (People have been long known) how important the trees are to them.

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Introduction / Context: This question focuses on correct word order in perfect tenses and the placement of adverbs such as "long". The sentence aims to convey that people have known for a long time how important trees are. Your task is to replace the incorrect bracketed phrase "(People have been long known)" with a grammatically accurate and natural version. Given Data / Assumptions: - Original sentence: (People have been long known) how important the trees are to them. - Options: - People have to know long. - People had long known. - People have long known. - No improvement. - The intended meaning is present perfect with a continuing relevance: people have known this fact for a long time up to the present. Concept / Approach: Two main points are tested: correct subject-verb relationship and correct position of the adverb "long". The phrase "have been long known" wrongly suggests that people themselves are known, rather than that they know something. We need people as the subject who know a fact. In present perfect tense, adverbs like "long" commonly appear between "have" and the past participle: "have long known". Therefore, "People have long known" is the natural and correct structure. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the error in the bracketed phrase. "People have been long known" implies people are the object that others know, which distorts the meaning.Step 2: We want a sentence meaning "People have known for a long time how important the trees are to them."Step 3: Option "People have to know long" is incorrect because "to know long" is not a valid construction and it changes the meaning to an obligation.Step 4: Option "People had long known" uses past perfect. This could be correct in some narrative contexts, but here the sentence stands alone and needs present relevance, so present perfect is better.Step 5: Option "People have long known" uses present perfect and correct adverb placement, matching the intended meaning.Step 6: "No improvement" would keep the clearly wrong original phrase, so it cannot be correct. Verification / Alternative check: Replace the bracketed part with option C and read the full sentence: "People have long known how important the trees are to them." This sounds natural and clearly states that people have been aware of the value of trees over a long period. If we tried "People had long known," we would usually expect another clause referring to some later event, for example, "People had long known this before the law was passed." That context is missing here, so present perfect is preferable. Why Other Options Are Wrong: - "People have to know long" is ungrammatical and changes meaning to obligation rather than long-standing knowledge. - "People had long known" sets the action in the more distant past and usually requires another past event; the question does not provide such context. - "No improvement" preserves a passive structure that wrongly makes people the object of knowledge rather than the subject who knows. Common Pitfalls: Many learners confuse active and passive forms with verbs like know and known, especially in perfect tenses. They also misplace adverbs like long, already, always, or just. A reliable pattern is: subject + have / has + adverb + past participle ("have long known", "has always believed"). Being aware of this pattern helps avoid awkward constructions such as "have been long known" when you actually want an active meaning. Always check who is doing the knowing and where the adverb should logically sit in the sentence. Final Answer: The correct improvement is "People have long known", giving the final sentence: People have long known how important the trees are to them.

Question 20

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the single word which is the best substitute for the given phrase: "An associate in crime".

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Introduction / Context: This one-word substitution question checks whether you can replace a descriptive phrase with an exact concise term. The phrase given is "An associate in crime". Such vocabulary questions are common in competitive exams because they measure both precision of language and your familiarity with legal or semi-legal terms used in news reports and stories. Given Data / Assumptions: - Phrase: An associate in crime. - Options: - Accomplice. - Callous. - Itinerant. - Philistine. - We assume the phrase describes a person who helps someone else to commit an offence or unlawful act. Concept / Approach: The key concept is understanding the specific meanings of each option. The word that directly refers to a partner in wrongdoing is accomplice. This term is widely used in legal contexts to denote someone who knowingly helps another person to commit a crime, either before, during, or after the act. The other words refer to character traits or lifestyles that are not directly related to being a partner in crime. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Interpret the phrase "An associate in crime" as "a partner who helps in committing a crime".Step 2: Check "Accomplice". This is defined as a person who helps another commit a crime, exactly matching the phrase.Step 3: Check "Callous". This means emotionally insensitive or unfeeling, especially towards others suffering; it does not specifically mean a criminal partner.Step 4: Check "Itinerant". This describes a person who travels from place to place, often for work, and is unrelated to crime.Step 5: Check "Philistine". This refers to a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts, again unrelated to being a criminal associate.Step 6: Since only "Accomplice" directly captures the idea of an associate in crime, it is the correct choice. Verification / Alternative check: Think of common usage: news reports may say, "The thief and his accomplice were arrested by the police." Here accomplice clearly identifies the partner in crime. Replacing it with callous, itinerant, or philistine would distort the meaning. For example, "thief and his callous" is incomplete and incorrect, as callous is an adjective, not a noun for a partner. This confirms that accomplice is the proper substitute for "associate in crime". Why Other Options Are Wrong: - Callous focuses on lack of sympathy, which can describe a person but does not equate to being a co-offender. - Itinerant refers to a travelling lifestyle and has no necessary connection with criminal activity. - Philistine describes attitude towards culture, not involvement in crime. Common Pitfalls: Sometimes test-takers choose words that sound serious or negative without matching the exact phrase. Just because a word has a negative tone does not mean it matches a specific legal role. Always align the phrase with the literal dictionary meaning. For crime-related questions, memorise key terms like accomplice (partner in crime), culprit (person who committed the offence), and felon (person guilty of a serious crime). This will help you quickly pick the precise word in similar questions. Final Answer: The best one-word substitute for "An associate in crime" is Accomplice.

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