English problems
- 1. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. You must not waste your leisure time doing nothing, rather you should engage yourself in such activities that will blow off steam and recharge you for the future endeavours.
Options- A. Release surplus energy
- B. Take steam bath
- C. To make someone fidgety
- D. To exercise the brain Discuss
Correct Answer: Release surplus energy
Explanation:
The idiom ?blow off steam? means to express one?s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one?s tension. The above sentence states that one should not waste one?s time and utilise it in releasing negative energies to get charged up. Only option 1 goes with this meaning, hence option 1 is correct.
- 2. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren?t looking
Options- A. Raised
- B. Surrenderd
- C. Escaped
- D. Perpetuated Discuss
Correct Answer: Escaped
Explanation:
A forcible escape from a prison is called a breakout. The correct answer is option 3. Perpetuate means to preserve or continue. Hence option 3 is the correct response.
- 3. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.
Options- A. To hear some official news about something
- B. To inform people about something
- C. To acquire information by unofficial communication
- D. To be sure of something Discuss
Correct Answer: To acquire information by unofficial communication
Explanation:
The idiom ?to hear it on the grapevine? means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.
- 4. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. The teacher looked over my homework and found it very well put together.
Options- A. Watched
- B. Pioneered
- C. Suspected
- D. Belittleed Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
?Look over? means to examine something closely. The correct answer is option 5. Belittle means to undervalue someone or something. Pioneer means to introduce or start.
- 5. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.
Options- A. Excuse my use of incorrect French
- B. Excuse my inappropriate language
- C. Excuse my untidiness
- D. Excuse my behaviour Discuss
Correct Answer: Excuse my inappropriate language
Explanation:
The phrase ?pardon my French? is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.
- 6. In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement. The dissolution of the assembly/ in the state which was (P)/ was followed by a prolonged (Q)/ already marred with political instability (R)/ tug of war for seizing the power (S)
Options- A. RSPQ
- B. QSRP
- C. PSRQ
- D. PRQS Discuss
Correct Answer: PRQS
Explanation:
Clearly, R and S can't follow the first segment. This eliminates option 1.
Option 2: It is incorrect since P ends with was, which can't be used to end the statement.
Option 3: It is incorrect since the statement can't end in 'by a prolonged'.
Option 4: It makes a coherent statement; hence put it on hold.
Option 5: It is incorrect because P ends in 'was' and Q begins with 'was'.
Two 'was' can't be used together. Hence, the correct sequence is PRQS.
- 7. In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement. As the files were being arranged/ been lost for several decades now (P)/ which were believed to have (Q)/ into a stack, the butler cam (R)/ across information about several of the family heirlooms (S)
Options- A. RSQP
- B. PQRS
- C. SRQP
- D. QSRP Discuss
Correct Answer: RSQP
Explanation:
The most logical segment that can follow the first segment is R, 'being arranged into a stack'. This leaves us with only one option i.e. option 1. Hence, the correct answer is RSQP.
- 8. In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement. Introduction of the finance bill was delayed/ budget allocation for the cottage (P)/ debating over the renewal of the last year's (Q)/ by a week as the lawmakers were busy (R)/ industry which got wasted (S)
Options- A. PQRS
- B. SPQR
- C. RQPS
- D. QRPS Discuss
Correct Answer: RQPS
Explanation:
This question can be best solved by the elimination technique. 'was delayed budget allocation', 'was delayed industry which' and 'was delayed debating over' do not make sense; hence P, Q and S can't follow the first segment. This eliminates options 1, 2 and 4. Option 5 places S after R which makes the resultant segment as 'lawmakers were busy industry' which is illogical; hence option 5 can also be eliminated. Hence, the correct sequence is RQPS.
- 9. In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement. The federation was keen on maintaining an/ exclusive membership profile and thus introduced (P)/ segregational policies adopted by premier organizations (Q)/ an invite- only policy for the new entrants (R)/ causing a sudden outcry against the (S)
Options- A. PRSQ
- B. SRPQ
- C. PQRS
- D. QSRP Discuss
Correct Answer: PRSQ
Explanation:
'an' at the end of the first fixed segment indicates that Q, R and S can't follow the first segment. This leaves us with only one choice i.e. P. This eliminates options 2, 4, and 5.
There are only two such options: option A1and 3. Option 3 can be eliminated since part S ends with 'the' which can't be used as the end of the master statement. Hence, the correct sequence is PRSQ
- 10. In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement. It was hard for the Afghans/ leading to the subtle plummeting of the morale (P)/ to withstand the wave after wave of enemy attacks (Q)/ their plight further worsened the situation (R)/ and the indifference of the allies towards (S)
Options- A. QSRP
- B. PQRS
- C. RQPS
- D. SRPQ Discuss
Correct Answer: QSRP
Explanation:
Clearly, only segment Q fits after the first segment. This eliminates all the options except 1.
Option 2: It is incorrect because it ends in S which ends in 'towards' which can't be used to any statement.
Option 3: It is incorrect for the same reason as option 2.
Option 4: 'towards their plight further worsened' makes no sense; hence it can be eliminated.
Option 5: R is a clear misfit after the first segment; hence it can also be eliminated. Hence, the correct sequence is QSRP.
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