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- A. lovely
- B. big✓
- C. small
- D. shining
Explanation: Immense emphasizes the vastness and scale of stars. "Big" is a simpler but accurate way to capture their enormous size.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Lovely: While stars can be beautiful, "lovely" is a more subjective term for aesthetics.
- C. Small: Stars are actually enormous balls of burning gas, so "small" is the opposite of what we're trying to convey.
- D. Shining: Shining is a characteristic of stars, but it doesn't describe their size.
Q2. Three strenuous terms at last ended.
- A. beautiful
- B. long
- C. tough✓
- D. easy
Explanation: Tough is a good synonym for strenuous because it emphasizes the difficulty or demanding nature of something. So, "Three tough terms at last ended" suggests that the three periods or conditions were challenging but are finally over.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Beautiful: Beautiful describes something aesthetically pleasing, which wouldn't make sense for describing terms.
- B. Long: Long refers to the length or duration of something. While the terms might have been long, "strenuous" emphasizes the difficulty or demanding nature of the terms, not just their length.
- D. Easy: Easy is the opposite of strenuous. The sentence implies the terms were challenging, so "easy" wouldn't be fitting.
Q3. He sat and pondered over his problem.
- A. saw
- B. thought✓
- C. ignored
- D. rejected
Explanation: Pondered perfectly captures the act of thinking deeply and considering something carefully, which is what the man is doing as he sits and analyzes his problem.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Saw: Seeing implies perceiving something visually, which might not be the main focus of pondering. Pondering usually involves deep thinking and consideration.
- C. Ignored: Ignoring suggests a deliberate act of paying no attention, which is the opposite of what the man is doing.
- D. Rejected: Rejecting implies dismissing something as unsuitable, which doesn't necessarily capture the thoughtful consideration of pondering.
Q4. The writer put a blot and a few smudges on the paper.
- A. marks✓
- B. pictures
- C. drawings
- D. circles
Explanation: Marks is the most general term that encompasses the different types of imperfections the writer made on the paper - the blot and the smudges.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Pictures: Pictures typically imply a more complete and recognizable image, not just a blot and a few smudges.
- C. Drawings: Similar to pictures, drawings usually suggest a deliberate creation of an image, which might not be the case with a blot and smudges.
- D. Circles: While the marks could include circles, "circles" is too specific for a situation where the description mentions both a blot (a large, irregular mark) and smudges (streaks or smears).
Q5. They slaughtered a camel for water.
- A. caught
- B. killed✓
- C. fed
- D. washed
Explanation: Killed is the most fitting because camels store water in their bodies, particularly in their stomachs. In extreme situations, people have resorted to slaughtering camels to access this water source as a last resort
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Caught: Catching implies capturing the camel alive, which wouldn't necessarily provide water.
- C. Fed: Feeding suggests giving the camel something to eat, not extracting water from it.
- D. Washed: Washing wouldn't obtain water from the camel.
Q6. Fleming was not happy with the limelight.
- A. money
- B. fame✓
- C. knowledge
- D. family
Explanation: Limelight is a metaphorical term for the center of public attention. So, "Fleming was not happy with the limelight" implies that he disliked the fame and public scrutiny that came with his achievements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Money: While wealth can come with fame, "limelight" specifically refers to the public attention and notoriety that fame brings.
- C. Knowledge: Knowledge is something you gain through learning, and it's not necessarily related to public attention.
- D. Family: Family refers to your close relatives, and it doesn't directly connect to Fleming's discomfort with public attention.
Q7. The epilogue was to come still.
- A. conclusion✓
- B. joy
- C. sorrow
- D. marriage
Explanation: Epilogue: An epilogue itself is a concluding section of a story. So, replacing it wouldn't make sense.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Joy: Joy refers to a feeling of happiness, which doesn't necessarily relate to the ending of a story.
- C. Sorrow: Sorrow refers to sadness or grief, and while it could be a part of the epilogue, it's not the most general term for the concluding section.
- D. Marriage: Marriage is a specific event, not a general term for the ending of a story.
Q8. Brookfield was a haven for Chips.
- A. play ground
- B. shelter✓
- C. battle field
- D. grave
Explanation: shelter specifically refers to a place of refuge or safety. So, "Brookfield was a shelter for Chips" suggests that it provided him with a place of security and peace.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Play ground: A playground is a place for recreation and fun. While Brookfield might be a pleasant place for Chips, "haven" suggests a place of safety and security, which aligns better with the concept of a shelter.
- C. Battle field: A battlefield is a place of conflict and fighting. "Haven" suggests the opposite - a place of peace and refuge.
- D. Grave: A grave is a place where someone is buried. A haven is a place where someone feels safe and protected, which is the opposite of a grave.
Q9. Katherine did not always plead for leniency.
- A. mercy✓
- B. prize
- C. punishment
- D. lesson
Explanation: Katherine did not always plead for "mercy" implies that she didn't always ask for forgiveness or a milder punishment when facing consequences.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Prize: A prize is something awarded for success, the opposite of what Katherine is pleading for.
- C. Punishment: Punishment is the opposite of leniency. It's the penalty someone receives for wrongdoing.
- D. Lesson: A lesson can be something learned from an experience, but it doesn't directly correspond to pleading for a lighter sentence.
Q10. Every one was summoned to a big hall.
- A. sent✓
- B. sent for
- C. shown
- D. caught
Explanation: Sent: "Sent" alone implies something was delivered or dispatched to a location.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. "Sent for" specifically means that a message was sent requesting someone's presence.
- C. Shown: "Shown" suggests something was presented or exhibited, which doesn't quite capture the idea of being summoned.
- D. Caught: "Caught" implies someone was apprehended or captured, which is not the intended meaning here.
Q11. My brother is good _ mathematics.
- A. in✓
- B. at
- C. of
- D. with
Explanation: "Good in mathematics" is a common way to express that your brother has a strong understanding and ability to handle mathematical concepts.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. At: "At" can be used for activities or skills, but "in" is generally preferred for academic subjects like mathematics.
- C. Of: "Of" suggests possession or a material something is made of. It's not the best choice for someone's ability in a subject.
- D. With: "With" doesn't typically convey skill or ability in this context.
Q12. He is not entitled _ vote.
- A. of
- B. for
- C. to✓
- D. in
Explanation: Entitled to is a common way to express that someone has the right or privilege to do something, and "vote" is the action they are not entitled to perform.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Of: "Of" can indicate possession or a material something is made of, but it's not the best choice for the right to vote.
- B. For: "For" can be used with some desires or goals (e.g., "fight for freedom"), but it's less common when talking about entitlements.
- D. In: "In" might be used in some contexts related to voting systems ("in a democracy"), but it's not specific to an individual's right to vote.
Q13. Please call _ the doctor.
- A. off
- B. in
- C. on✓
- D. with
Explanation: Call on is a natural way to ask someone to make a phone call to the doctor on your behalf.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Off: "Call off" typically means to cancel something that has already been arranged. It wouldn't be appropriate here.
- B. In: "Call in" can have different meanings depending on the context. It might suggest asking someone to come to a specific location, which isn't the intended meaning here.
- D. With: "Call with" is grammatically correct but a bit awkward. It emphasizes the act of having the doctor on the phone while talking to you, which isn't the main point.
Q14. He deals _ sugar.
- A. of
- B. at
- C. in✓
- D. up
Explanation: Deals in is a common way to express involvement in the buying and selling of a particular commodity, like sugar. So, "He deals in sugar" indicates that his business or work revolves around sugar.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Of: "Of" can indicate possession or a material something is made of, but it's not the strongest choice for someone who deals with sugar in a business context.
- B. At: "At" suggests a location, which might not be the most precise way to describe someone's profession related to sugar.
- D. Up: "Up" doesn't have a clear meaning in this context related to dealing with sugar.
Q15. Nadeem is blind _ one eye.
- A. to
- B. on
- C. of
- D. in✓
Explanation: Blind in one eye is a common way to express this kind of blindness, indicating the location of the impairment.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. To: "To" suggests looking at something specific or in a particular location. It might not convey the blindness in one eye.
- B. On: "On" can be used for focusing attention on something, but "in" suggests a more permanent state of blindness affecting one eye.
- C. Of: "Of" doesn't typically indicate blindness in one eye.
Q16. She met Ali's family members.
- A. She met Ali family members.
- B. She met with Ali's family members.
- C. She met the members of Ali's family.✓
- D. She meets the Ali's family members.
Explanation: She met the members of Ali's family: This is the most grammatically correct and natural way to express that she encountered people who are part of Ali's family. "The members" clarifies that she met more than one person.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. She met Ali family members: This is grammatically incorrect because "Ali" needs an apostrophe ("Ali's") to show possession (whose family members).
- B. She met with Ali's family members: "With" is often unnecessary in this context. "She met Ali's family members" implies she encountered them.
- D. She meets the Ali's family members: "Meets" suggests this is a habitual action, which might not be the case. The sentence doesn't specify if this is a one-time meeting or a recurring event.
Q17. She is keeping good health.
- A. She is enjoying good health.✓
- B. She is enjoying herself good health.
- C. She is enjoying good health herself.
- D. She is an enjoying a good health.
Explanation: Both "enjoying good health" and "having good health" are common ways to express someone's well-being. "Enjoying" suggests she's experiencing the benefits of good health, while "having" is a more neutral statement of fact.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. She is enjoying herself good health: This is grammatically awkward. "Enjoying herself" suggests she's having fun with her health, which isn't the intended meaning.
- C. She is enjoying good health herself: "Herself" is unnecessary here. "Enjoying good health" already implies it's hers.
- D. She is an enjoying a good health: This has grammatical errors. "An" is used before a vowel sound, and "enjoying" should be the present continuous tense "is enjoying."
Q18. I am listening your story.
- A. I am listening you story.
- B. I am listening to your story.✓
- C. I am listening at your story.
- D. I am listening with your story.
Explanation: "I am listening to your story" clearly indicates that you are paying attention to the narrative being told by the other person.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. I am listening at your story: "At" suggests listening in a specific location, which isn't the intended meaning here.
- D. I am listening with your story: "With" implies a shared experience of listening, which isn't necessarily the case.
Q19. He gave me few rupees.
- A. He gave me a few rupees.✓
- B. He gave a me few rupees.
- C. He gave to me a few rupees.
- D. He gave a few rupees to me.
Explanation: option (a) with "a few rupees" placed before "me" creates the most natural flow and adheres to grammar rules.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. He gave a me few rupees: The order of the pronoun and adjective is incorrect. It should be "a few rupees" together.
- C. He gave to me a few rupees: "To me" is redundant because "gave" already implies giving something to someone.
- D. He gave a few rupees to me: While grammatically correct, "a few rupees" sounds more natural placed before "me" for emphasis.
Q20. He denied to dine with me.
- A. He denied to dine at me.
- B. He refused to dine with me.✓
- C. He refused for dining of me.
- D. He denied to dine me.
Explanation: This is the grammatically correct and natural way to express refusal."Refused" clearly indicates a rejection of the invitation."To dine" is the infinitive form of the verb "dine," which follows "refused.""With me" clarifies who the refusal is directed towards.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is grammatically incorrect because "deny" typically takes a clause (what is being denied) or a gerund ("denying eating") following it. Here, "dine me" doesn't fit either category."Deny" can also take a direct object, but it usually refers to denying someone something they possess or are entitled to. In this context, dining together isn't something you "possess."
- C. This sentence structure is awkward and grammatically incorrect."Refused" doesn't take a preposition like "for" followed by a gerund ("dining").The phrase "dining of me" is nonsensical. "Dining" is an activity, and "of" doesn't create a natural connection with the pronoun "me" in this context.
- D. This repeats the same error as option a), where "deny" doesn't take a direct object like "me" in this situation.
Q21. Question is given below!
- A. A✓
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: Here, X represents H because it equalizes the proton nunber and mass number.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. As per the explanation, this option is not the correct one.
- C. As per the explanation, this option is not the correct one.
- D. As per the explanation, this option is not the correct one.
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