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- A. unload
- B. defile
- C. enlighten
- D. decrease✓
Explanation: Decrease is the most fitting choice because "alleviate" means to make something less severe or difficult. Offering scholarships can help decrease the financial burden on students, which can alleviate the grave situation of limited access to education.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Unload: This means to take a burden away from something, but it doesn't necessarily imply making a situation less severe.
- B. Defile: This means to make something dirty or unclean. It has the opposite meaning of what we want to convey.
- C. Enlighten: This means to give someone knowledge or understanding. While knowledge might be helpful, it's not the most direct way to address a grave situation.
Q2. The voice of the maid sounded like a summon to damnation.
- A. hell✓
- B. paradise
- C. fair
- D. exhibition
Explanation: Hell is the most fitting choice because "damnation" is often used to describe eternal punishment or suffering in hell. The voice of the maid likely sounded harsh, threatening, or demanding, which is why it's compared to a summon to hell.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Paradise: This refers to a place of great happiness and peace. The opposite of what is intended by "damnation" which suggests a place of suffering.
- C. Fair: This refers to a large exhibition or carnival. It doesn't convey the dark and threatening meaning associated with "damnation."
- D. Exhibition: Similar to "fair," an exhibition is a public display and doesn't have the negative connotation of "damnation."
Q3. Abd-al-Rahman ha d sharp aquiline features.
- A. dull
- B. eagle like✓
- C. unbalanced
- D. unfair
Explanation: Eagle-like is the most fitting choice because an aquiline nose is a prominent feature with a high bridge and a downward curve, similar to the beak of an eagle. So, "eagle-like" effectively compares Abd-al-Rahman's sharp facial features to a well-known characteristic of eagles.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Dull: This means lacking sharpness or interest. The opposite of what "aquiline" suggests for facial features.
- C. Unbalanced: This implies a lack of symmetry or proportion. While someone's features might be unbalanced, it's not the most natural way to describe an aquiline nose.
- D. Unfair: This describes something unjust or not impartial. It doesn't relate to describing facial features.
Q4. Pastuer’s work was enough to pay the indemnity of the France-German war.
- A. compensation✓
- B. expenditure
- C. price
- D. fees
Explanation: Compensation is the most fitting choice because "indemnity" refers to money paid as compensation for loss or damage. Pasteur's work likely brought financial gain that was substantial enough to offset the financial losses of the France-German war.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Expenditure: This refers to the money spent, not necessarily money received as compensation.
- C. Price: Price typically refers to the amount of money paid for something, not necessarily a reparation for damages.
- D. Fees: Fees are usually professional charges for a service, not a payment for losses incurred.
Q5. A general massacre of the Armenians is expected.
- A. expelling
- B. shivering
- C. watch
- D. killing✓
Explanation: Killing is the most fitting choice because "massacre" refers to the violent killing of a large number of people.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Expelling: This means forcing someone to leave a place. While expulsion can be a violent act, it doesn't necessarily imply the mass killing of people.
- B. Shivering: This refers to trembling from cold. It has no connection to the violence implied by "massacre."
- C. Watch: This means to observe something. While people might watch a massacre unfold, "watch" doesn't capture the act of killing itself.
Q6. Churchill continued in this unpretentious situation for nearly a year.
- A. priviliged
- B. uncultivated
- C. superior
- D. unassuming✓
Explanation: Unassuming is the most fitting choice because it describes someone who is modest and doesn't try to attract attention to themself. This aligns with the meaning of "unpretentious," which suggests Churchill adapted to a simpler situation without displaying any airs or a sense of entitlement.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Privileged: This describes someone who has special rights or advantages. While Churchill might have had a privileged background in general, "unpretentious" focuses on his lack of showing off or acting superior in this specific situation.
- B. Uncultivated: This means lacking in good manners or knowledge. While it can be negative, it doesn't directly relate to the idea of not being pretentious or arrogant.
- C. Superior: This means of higher quality or rank. The opposite of what "unpretentious" suggests.
Q7. Chips voice had a good deal of sprightliness in it.
- A. liveliness✓
- B. slowness
- C. laziness
- D. weakness
Explanation: Liveliness is the most fitting choice because "sprightliness" means cheerful animation or liveliness. It effectively portrays the idea that Chips' voice had a noticeable quality of being energetic and full of life.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Slowness: This is the opposite of what "sprightliness" suggests.
- C. Laziness: This implies a lack of energy or enthusiasm. Sprightliness suggests the opposite.
- D. Weakness: This refers to a lack of strength or power. It doesn't capture the positive connotation of "sprightliness."
Q8. Bernard show had the most reprehensible opinions.
- A. shameful✓
- B. delightful
- C. colourful
- D. beautiful
Explanation: Shameful is the most fitting choice because "reprehensible" means deserving of blame or censure. "Shameful" highlights the disgraceful or morally wrong nature of Bernard Shaw's opinions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Delightful: This means very pleasant. The opposite of reprehensible.
- C. Colourful: While someone's opinions could be considered colourful if they are varied or interesting, it doesn't necessarily imply they are negative.
- D. Beautiful: Similar to "delightful," beautiful suggests something positive and pleasing, which is the opposite of reprehensible.
Q9. Chips was really a legend.
- A. bold person
- B. clever fellow
- C. famous person✓
- D. old fellow
Explanation: Famous person is the most fitting choice because "legend" often refers to someone who is very famous and admired for their achievements or exceptional qualities.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. bold person: While legends can be brave, "bold" is a bit limiting. Legends are typically known for their wider accomplishments or characteristics.
- B. clever fellow: Intelligence can be part of a legend's reputation, but it's not the defining quality. Legends are usually known for more than just being clever.
- D. old fellow: Age isn't necessarily a defining feature of a legend. Legends can be young or old.
Q10. Chips saw Merivale stooping over him.
- A. drinking
- B. falling
- C. bending✓
- D. standing
Explanation: Bending is the most fitting choice because "stooping" specifically refers to bending the body forward at the waist or hips, often with the back hunched. This aligns with the image of Merivale leaning over Chips in a way that might seem unusual or surprising.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Drinking: This doesn't make sense in this context. Stooping doesn't imply drinking.
- B. Falling: While someone might fall forward while bending over, "stooping" is a more controlled action of bending the body at the waist or hips.
- D. Standing: Standing is the opposite of stooping. Stooping suggests a deliberate bending downwards.
Q11. The Muslims believe _ one God
- A. in✓
- B. at
- C. on
- D. with
Explanation: "The Muslims believe in one God" is the grammatically correct and natural way to express this core Islamic belief in monotheism.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. At might be used for actions directed towards a god (e.g., praying at an altar), but for general belief, "in" is preferred.
- C. On isn't typically used in this context for belief.
- D. With suggests a more personal or relational kind of belief, which isn't the most fitting way to describe the core tenet of Islam.
Q12. The train is bound _ Lahore.
- A. to✓
- B. about
- C. after
- D. against
Explanation: "The train is bound to Lahore" is the grammatically correct and natural way to express the train's final destination.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. About doesn't indicate a specific destination but suggests something general or approximate.
- C. After suggests the train follows something else going to Lahore, which isn't the intended meaning.
- D. Against implies opposition or going in the opposite direction, which wouldn't be the case for a train with Lahore as its destination.
Q13. She is ill_ fever.
- A. with
- B. for
- C. from✓
- D. in
Explanation: In can be used with some illnesses (e.g., "in pain"), but "from" is more specific for indicating the source of the illness, which is fever in this case.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. With can be used with illnesses to describe symptoms (e.g., "pale with fever"), but for stating the cause of the illness, "from" is preferred.
- B. For isn't typically used in this context.
- D. In can be used with some illnesses (e.g., "in pain"), but "from" is more specific for indicating the source of the illness, which is fever in this case.
Q14. Raza reminded me _ my promise.
- A. of✓
- B. with
- C. for
- D. at
Explanation: "Raza reminded me of my promise" is the most grammatically correct and natural way to express that he helped you remember the specifics of your commitment.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. With can be used with reminders in some cases, but it often suggests additional details or context being provided along with the reminder. For example, "Raza reminded me with a gentle smile about my promise."
- C. For isn't typically used in this context for reminding someone about a promise.
- D. At might be used in some idiomatic expressions related to reminding someone (e.g., "Raza kept at me about my promise"), but "of" is a more natural choice for a simple reminder.
Q15. I shall stand _ you in this hour of need.
- A. with
- B. from
- C. by✓
- D. for
Explanation: The correct preposition to use in this context is "by." So, the complete sentence would be: "I shall stand by you in this hour of need."
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Incorrect option.
- B. From: This preposition suggests separation or distance, which isn't the intended meaning. You want to emphasize your support and presence.
- D. For: While you might stand "for" a cause or principle, it's not the most natural way to express being there for someone during a difficult time.
Q16. Do you know who am I?
- A. Do you know who I am?✓
- B. Did you know who I am?
- C. Does you know who am I?
- D. Do you know who I is?
Explanation: "Do you know who I am?" is the natural and correct way to ask someone if they recognize you.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Did you know who I am?: This uses the past tense "did know" which isn't appropriate for the present situation of asking about someone's identity.
- C. Does you know who am I?: "Does" is used with the third-person singular subject "he," "she," or "it." "You" is the second-person subject, so the verb should be "do." The correct word order is "who I am" not "who am I."
- D. Do you know who I is?: "Who" is a singular subject pronoun, so the verb should be "am" not "is."
Q17. Two and two makes four.
- A. Two and two is makes four.
- B. Two and two make four.✓
- C. Two and two are make four?
- D. Two and two made four.
Explanation: "Two and two make four" is the natural and correct way to express this mathematical truth.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Two and two is makes four: This sentence has two subject pronouns ("two" twice) but a singular verb "makes." It should be plural to agree with the subject.
- C. Two and two are make four?: This uses "are" which is the plural verb form for the connecting verb "to be." However, "make" is the main verb here, and it should be plural to agree with the subject "two and two." It also ends with a question mark, which isn't necessary in this case as it's a statement of fact.
- D. Two and two made four: This uses the past tense "made" which indicates this action happened in the past. "Make" is the present tense which is more suitable for a general statement about mathematical facts.
Q18. The English is the language of English.
- A. (A) English is the language of the English.✓
- B. (B) English is language of English.
- C. (C) The English are the language of English.
- D. (D) The language of English is the English.
Explanation: Option (A) correctly identifies "English" as both the language and the nationality, using the definite article "the" before "English" to specify that it refers to a particular group of people. This option effectively conveys the idea that English is the language spoken by English-speaking people.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This option lacks the definite article "the" before "language," making the sentence ungrammatical.
- C. This option incorrectly uses "are" to refer to "English," which is a language and not a group of people. It also lacks parallelism, as "the English" is a collective term, not a plural noun.
- D. This option is grammatically incorrect and awkwardly phrased. It suggests that the language called "English" is identified as "the English," which is not accurate. Additionally, the repetition of "the English" in this context is confusing.
Q19. No one should speak a lie.
- A. No one should speak lie.
- B. No one should tell a lie.✓
- C. No one should have tell a lie.
- D. No one should have tell the fie.
Explanation: "No one should tell a lie" is the clearest and most natural way to express this moral principle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. No one should speak lie: While "speak a lie" is understandable, "tell a lie" is a more natural way to phrase the idea.
- C. No one should have tell a lie: This uses the past participle "have tell" which is incorrect. The correct structure is "should + base verb (tell)."
- D. No one should have tell the fie: This has several errors. "Have tell" is incorrect as mentioned above. "Fie" is an archaic alternative spelling of "lie" and less common in modern English.
Q20. The water is very hot to drink.
- A. The water is too hot to drink.✓
- B. The water is very hot for drink.
- C. The water is to hot for drinking.
- D. The water is very hot to drinking.
Explanation: "Too hot to drink" is a common way to express that the water's temperature is too high for consumption.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The water is very hot for drink: "For drink" is not a natural prepositional phrase in this context.
- C. The water is to hot for drinking: "To" should be "too" to indicate the water is excessively hot.
- D. The water is very hot to drinking: "To drinking" is again not a natural prepositional phrase.
Q21. Question is given below:
- A. μoI✓
- B. μoA
- C. μoB
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The following is the solution:
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Incorrect as per formula
- C. Incorrect as per formula
- D. Incorrect as per formula
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