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- A. Emerged
- B. Dissolved
- C. Dispersed✓
- D. Evolved
Explanation: Dispersed means scattered or spread out in different directions. This aligns perfectly with the description of fires being scattered through space.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Emerged implies coming into existence or view for the first time. While the fires might be newly discovered, the sentence doesn't suggest they just came into existence.
- B. Dissolved means to lose solidity or form and disappear into a liquid. This doesn't fit the context of fires in space.
- D. Evolved suggests a process of gradual development or change. While stars do evolve, the sentence is referring to their current state of being scattered, not how they got there.
Q2. I was faced with the alternative of either evicting the books or else leaving them.
- A. Using
- B. Wasting
- C. Keeping✓
- D. Expelling
Explanation: Keeping directly contrasts with "evicting" and accurately reflects the alternative of not getting rid of the books.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Using implies the books would be put to some specific purpose, which isn't necessarily the case. The sentence focuses on the choice between getting rid of them or not.
- B. Wasting suggests keeping the books would be a bad or unproductive use of space or resources. The sentence doesn't necessarily imply that.
- D. Expelling is more forceful than simply keeping them. It's typically used for people being removed from a place, not objects.
Q3. Fairly large i whispered.
- A. Adequately
- B. Minutely
- C. Greatly
- D. Aptly✓
Explanation: Aptly means "in a way that is exactly right or suitable" and doesn't indicate size.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Adequately means "sufficiently" and doesn't convey the size aspect.
- B. Minutely means "in great detail" and focuses on how something is described, not its size.
- C. Greatly means "to a large extent" and might be a bit too strong for "fairly large."
Q4. He showed _in judging my general ability.
- A. discernment✓
- B. certainty
- C. ability
- D. concern
Explanation: Discernment means the ability to judge wisely and perceive differences. This aligns perfectly with the context of judging someone's general ability.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Certainly is an adverb that expresses confidence, not a quality related to judgment.
- C. Ability refers to the general power to do something, which is being judged, not the act of judging itself.
- D. Concern suggests worry or interest in someone's well-being, which might not be the main focus here.
Q5. Pasteur imparted his discoveries to the English Brewers.
- A. Transmitted✓
- B. Withheld
- C. Released
- D. Introduced
Explanation: Transmitted means to pass on knowledge or information. This aligns perfectly with the context of Pasteur sharing his discoveries with the brewers.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Withheld means to refuse to give something to someone. This is the opposite of what Pasteur did.
- C. Released can be used for information, but it often suggests a more public or official announcement. Sharing knowledge with a specific group like brewers might be better described as transmitted.
- D. Introduced can work if Pasteur's discoveries were new to the English brewers, but "transmitted" is a broader term that encompasses sharing existing knowledge.
Q6. Mustafa Kamal's small ship staggered towards the landing stage at Samsun.
- A. Hastened
- B. Embarked
- C. Lurched✓
- D. Rushed
Explanation: Lurched means to move forward in a clumsy, unsteady way. This best captures the image of a small ship struggling to reach the landing stage, possibly due to rough seas or its small size.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Hastened suggests moving quickly with a sense of urgency. While the ship might have been trying to reach the landing stage, "lurched" implies a less controlled movement.
- B. Embarked means to begin a journey by boarding a ship or aircraft. This doesn't fit the context as the ship is already on its way.
- D. Rushed is similar to "hastened" and suggests speed but not necessarily the unsteady movement implied by "lurched."
Q7. He was not despite his long years of assiduous teaching a very profound classical scholar.
- A. Diffident
- B. Sluggish
- C. Intelligent
- D. Diligent✓
Explanation: Diligent means working hard and carefully. This creates a contrast with the outcome - despite his hard work, he wasn't a very profound scholar.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Diffident means lacking in confidence or shy. This doesn't necessarily contradict being a profound scholar.
- B. Sluggish means slow or inactive. While someone could be a sluggish learner, it doesn't directly address the depth of their knowledge.
- C. Intelligent suggests he has the potential for deep knowledge, but the sentence implies the opposite.
Q8. One black sheep can contaminate others.
- A. Wrong
- B. Punish
- C. Infect✓
- D. Disturb
Explanation: Infect implies spreading a negative influence or behavior, which aligns perfectly with the idiom "black sheep." Just like a disease can spread, a bad influence from one person can affect others.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong doesn't make sense in this context. Black sheep are metaphorical, not factually incorrect.
- B. Punish suggests a consequence for the black sheep, but the focus here is on the influence on others.
- D. Disturb suggests causing some kind of unease or disruption, but it doesn't necessarily imply the same kind of negative influence as "infect."
Q9. There were roars of laughter and tumultuous cheer.
- A. Noisy✓
- B. Calm
- C. Silent
- D. Stormy
Explanation: Noisy is a general term indicating a lot of sound, which fits the context of roars of laughter and cheering.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Calm is the opposite of noisy and wouldn't make sense with the description of laughter and cheering.
- C. Silent is also the opposite of what's being described.
- D. Stormy suggests a kind of chaotic violence that wouldn't typically be associated with cheering, even if it's enthusiastic.
Q10. Chips was profoundly disappointed when he looked abroad.
- A. Eagerly
- B. Rarely
- C. Deeply✓
- D. Terribly
Explanation: Explanation will be added soon.
Q11. He clings _ the old customs.
- A. with
- B. to✓
- C. about
- D. upon
Explanation: To is the most natural preposition to use with the verb "cling" when referring to holding on to beliefs, ideas, or customs. It indicates what he is clinging to.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. With suggests having something in possession or using it in some way. While he might value the customs, "clings to" implies a stronger attachment to the ideas or practices themselves.
- C. About is typically used to talk about a topic or to discuss something. Clinging isn't about the customs, it's about holding on to them.
- D. Upon is a bit formal and not as commonly used with "cling" in this context.
Q12. You should be sure_ success.
- A. of
- B. with
- C. from
- D. in✓
Explanation: In indicates feeling or belief. "Be sure in" success is a common way to express confidence in achieving it.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Of suggests a possession or belonging. While you might want success, "be sure in" is the most natural way to express confidence or certainty about achieving it.
- B. With can be used with "sure" in some contexts (e.g., "I'm sure with practice you'll improve"), but it doesn't quite capture the idea of being confident about achieving success itself.
- C. From suggests origin or source. Being sure "from" success doesn't make grammatical sense.
Q13. A bus collides_ a truck.
- A. into
- B. of
- C. down
- D. with✓
Explanation: With is the most commonly used preposition to describe a collision between two moving objects. It indicates that the bus and the truck hit each other.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Into suggests movement in one direction, often entering something. While a collision might involve some movement into each other, "with" is a more general preposition that captures the idea of two things impacting one another.
- B. Of doesn't make sense in this context.
- C. Down can be used in some contexts for accidents (e.g., "The car broke down"), but it doesn't describe the interaction between the bus and the truck.
Q14. You are justified_claiming for your right.
- A. by
- B. of
- C. in✓
- D. about
Explanation: In indicates the justification is the foundation or reason behind claiming your right. "Justified in" is a common way to express having a valid reason to make a claim.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. By suggests the justification is the method or means of claiming your right. While it might be true that justification is why you claim your right, "in" is a more natural way to express the basis for your claim.
- B. Of doesn't make grammatical sense in this context.
- D. About suggests you are talking or discussing the justification for claiming your right, rather than stating your justification.
Q15. Everyone will have to account_ his misdeeds.
- A. in
- B. about
- C. for✓
- D. of
Explanation: For indicates the reason or cause for which someone must take responsibility. "Account for" is a common way to express being answerable for one's actions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. In doesn't quite capture the idea of being held responsible.
- B. About suggests talking or discussing the misdeeds, rather than being held accountable for them.
- D. Of can be used with "account" in some contexts (e.g., "an account of the meeting"), but it doesn't convey the idea of responsibility as well as "for."
Q16. English speak English.
- A. The English speaks English.
- B. The English speak English.✓
- C. An English speaks English.
- D. English speak the English.
Explanation: Therefore, "The English speak English" is the most natural and grammatically correct way to say this sentence. It simply states that people from England (the English) speak the English language.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. An English speaks English: While technically correct, "an English" sounds awkward. "The English" is more natural for referring to a whole group of people.
- C. An English speaks English: While technically correct, "an English" sounds awkward. "The English" is more natural for referring to a whole group of people.
- D. English speak the English: This is grammatically incorrect. "The English" is already plural, so there's no need for an article like "the" before it again.
Q17. Although he is poor, but he is honest.
- A. although he is poor. yet✓
- B. (B) although he is poor, but he is honest.
- C. (C) although he is poor, he was honest.
- D. (D) although he is poor, even he is honest.
Explanation: The phrase "although he is poor" already introduces a contrast, so adding "but" after it creates redundancy. Option (A) provides a more concise way to express the contrast by using "yet" instead of "but." Therefore, option (A) is the correct choice.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This option introduces redundancy by using both "although" and "but" to express contrast. It's grammatically incorrect to use both conjunctions together in this context.
- C. This option changes the verb tense from present to past ("he was honest"), which alters the meaning of the sentence. The original sentence suggests that his honesty is a current characteristic, not a past one.
- D. This option introduces the unnecessary adverb "even," which does not add clarity to the sentence. Additionally, it's awkward to use "even" in this context, and it doesn't convey the intended meaning as effectively as "yet."
Q18. Work hard lest you fail
- A. Work hard lest you may fail.
- B. Work hard lest you will fail.
- C. Work hard lest you might fail.
- D. Work hard lest you should fail.✓
Explanation: Therefore, "Work hard lest you should fail" is the most grammatically correct and natural way to express the idea of working hard to avoid failing.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Work hard lest you may fail: "May fail" is grammatically possible but less common in this context. "Should fail" is a more natural choice for the subjunctive mood.
- B. Work hard lest you will fail: "Will fail" indicates a future event, not a hypothetical possibility.
- C. Work hard lest you might fail: "Might fail" is possible but "should fail" is more formal and emphasizes the potential consequence more strongly.
Q19. The committee have chosen its chairman.
- A. The committee has chosen its chairman.✓
- B. The committee have chosen their chairman.
- C. The committee have chosen its president.
- D. The committee chooses their president.
Explanation: Committee" is a singular noun, so the verb needs to be singular as well. Therefore, "has chosen" is the correct choice.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The committee have chosen their chairman: This uses the plural verb "have" which doesn't agree with the singular subject "committee."
- C. The committee have chosen its president: While "president" can be a leader of a committee, "chairman" is the more specific term for this role
- D. The committee chooses their president: This uses the present tense "chooses" which suggests an ongoing action. The sentence implies a completed action of choosing the chairman.
Q20. No sooner had he entered the classroom, the teacher had taken the roll-call.
- A. No sooner had he entered the classroom when the teacher had taken the roll-call.
- B. No sooner had he entered the classroom that the teacher had taken the roll-call.
- C. No sooner he had entered the classroom than the teacher had taken the roll-call.
- D. No sooner had he entered the classroom than the teacher had taken the roll-call.✓
Explanation: No sooner...than: This structure is used to indicate that two actions happened very close together, with the second action following immediately after the first.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. No sooner had he entered the classroom, when the teacher had taken the roll-call: This uses a comma instead of "than," which is incorrect for the "no sooner...than" construction.
- B. No sooner had he entered the classroom that the teacher had taken the roll-call: Similar to option (a), "that" is not the correct conjunction to follow "than" in this context.
- C. No sooner he had entered the classroom than the teacher had taken the roll-call: This sentence omits the helping verb "had" before "entered," which is necessary for the past perfect tense.
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