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  1. 1001AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    He was not happy until he gave up his job and live as a fakir in the forests.

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    Correct option: A — until he gave up his job and lived

    until he gave up his job and lived The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the simple past form(V2). However, the past form of ‘live’ is ‘lived’. Hence, ‘until he gave up his job and lived(V2)’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 1002AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Dhruv’s anger blazed of uncontrollably.

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    Correct option: B — anger blazed up

    anger blazed up ‘Blaze up’ is the correct phrasal verb to use in this sentence. ‘Blaze up’ means (an emotion) to become stronger or more extreme. The given sentence states that Dhruv’s anger blazed up uncontrollably. Hence, 'anger blazed up' is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 1003AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    This win could enhance to be a historic turning point in the fortunes of the team.

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    Correct option: A — prove

    prove ‘Prove’ is the correct verb to use in this sentence. ‘Prove’ means to show a particular result after a period of time. The given sentence states that this win could prove to be a historic turning point in the fortunes of the team. Hence, ‘prove’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 1004AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Mothers have great animosity for their children.

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    Correct option: A — affection

    affection ‘Affection’ means a strong feeling of love and care. The given sentence states that mothers have great affection for their children. Hence, ‘affection’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 1005AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Sonam’s cat used to chase the mouse into the kitchen and knock through a tower of pots and pans.

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    Correct option: A — knock over a tower of pots

    knock over a tower of pots ‘Knock over’ is the correct phrasal verb to use in this sentence. ‘Knock over’ means to hit or push something, especially accidentally. The given sentence states that Sonam’s cat used to chase the mouse into the kitchen and accidentally hit a tower of pots and pans. Hence, 'knock over a tower of pots and pans' is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 1006AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    A soldier of the tenth legion leaped into the water as soon as the ship touches the shore.

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    Correct option: A — the ship touched the shore

    the ship touched the shore ‘Touch’ must be replaced with ‘Touched’. The given sentence is in the past tense so it must have the verb in the past form(V2) and not in the present form (touches). Hence, ‘the ship touched(V2) the shore’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 1007AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    We feel warm on the subject

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    Correct option: A — warmly about

    warmly about ‘Warmly’ means in a very friendly way. The given sentence states that we feel warmly about the subject. Hence, ‘warmly about’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 1008AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    The dictator ordered the traitor were jailed.

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    Correct option: D — to be

    to be The given sentence uses the passive form of the verb after the noun ‘traitor’ because ‘traitor’ is the receiver of the action(jailed). ‘Be + V3’ is the correct passive structure. Hence, ‘to be’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 1009AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Select the option that corrects the following sentence. He has broken his leg yesterday.

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    Correct option: D — He broke his leg yesterday.

    He broke his leg yesterday. ‘Subject + V2’ is grammatically the correct structure for a sentence which is in the simple past tense. Hence, the sentence given in option (d) is correct.

  10. 1010AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Please take many as you want.

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    Correct option: B — as much

    as much ‘As much as’ is the correct phrase to use here. ‘As much as’ is used to indicate an amount equal to something else. Hence, ‘as much’ is the most appropriate answer.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 101 of this set has 10 questions on it.

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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