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Question 1 English
In the following questions, few sentences are given. Choose and mark the sentence which contains grammatical or contextual error in it. If all the sentences are grammatically and contextually correct, mark the 'all are correct' option as the answer choice.\n\n(a) The professor's explanation was so ambiguous that students were left confused about the main concept.\n(b) Solving the complex conundrum required a combination of analytical skills and creativity.\n(c) Planting trees is an effective way to mitigate the impact of climate change.\n(d) The team celebrated their victory after they have scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
- A. The professor's explanation was so ambiguous that students were left confused about the main concept.
- B. Solving the complex conundrum required a combination of analytical skills and creativity.
- C. Planting trees is an effective way to mitigate the impact of climate change.
- D. The team celebrated their victory after they have scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
- E. All are correct
Correct answer: D. The team celebrated their victory after they have scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
The sentence with an error is:\n(d) The team celebrated their victory after they have scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.\nExplanation: 'have scored' should be replaced by 'had scored'.\nThe use of 'had scored' in this sentence represents the past perfect tense, indicating that the scoring of the winning goal occurred before another past event (the team celebrating their victory).
Question 2 English
In the question given below, some sentences/phrases are given which have to be arranged in a proper sequence. Select the option which best defines the proper sequence and arranges the sentence in an appropriate way.\n\nin lively discussions, exchanging ideas (A)/ eager students engaged (B)/ curiosity and growth (C)/ that sparked intellectual (D)
- A. BCDA
- B. ADCB
- C. BADC
- D. CBAD
- E. ABDC
Correct answer: C. BADC
The correct sequence is BADC. 'Eager students engaged in lively discussions, exchanging ideas that sparked intellectual curiosity and growth.'
Question 3 English
In the question given below, some sentences/phrases are given which have to be arranged in a proper sequence. Select the option which best defines the proper sequence and arranges the sentence in an appropriate way.\n\nnurturing trust and communication (A)/ connections between individuals (B) form the foundation of (C)/enduring and fulfilling (D)
- A. BCDA
- B. ACDB
- C. BADC
- D. CBAD
- E. ABDC
Correct answer: B. ACDB
The correct sequence is ACDB. Nurturing trust and communication form the foundation of enduring and fulfilling connections between individuals.
Question 4 English
Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below.\n\n(A) At last, in an old attic, he unearthed a chest filled with heirlooms\n(B) Grateful, James felt a renewed sense of belonging and cherished the legacy passed down through generations.\n(C) Excitement fueled his journey as he deciphered the riddles and traveled to historic landmarks.\n(D)A mysterious letter arrived at James's doorstep, revealing clues to an undiscovered family treasure.\n(E) He also found a letter from a long-lost relative, connecting him to a rich family history.
- A. BCADE
- B. ADCBE
- C. DCBAE
- D. DCAEB
- E. CDABE
Correct answer: D. DCAEB
The correct sequence is DCAEB.
Question 5 English
In the following questions, you will find two sentences, each with a blank. Select the most appropriate phrase that will complete both blanks, ensuring grammatical correctness and contextual relevance.\n\n(1) The argument between the coworkers quickly got __________ escalating into a heated and unproductive exchange.\n(II) The party's noise levels were getting __________ prompting the neighbors to complain about the disturbance.
- A. in deep trouble
- B. out of hand
- C. dropped
- D. under the thumb
- E. highly rational
Correct answer: B. out of hand
The phrase 'out of hand' is used to describe a situation that is no longer under control, becoming chaotic or unruly.\nIn both sentences, this phrase fits the context well:\n(1) 'The argument between the coworkers quickly got out of hand, escalating into a heated and unproductive exchange.'\nHere, the use of 'out of hand' suggests that the argument became uncontrollable and escalated negatively.\n(II) 'The party's noise levels were getting out of hand, prompting the neighbors to complain about the disturbance.'\nIn this case, 'out of hand' implies that the noise levels were becoming excessive and unmanageable, leading to complaints from neighbors.