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  1. 1261AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    One cannot exactly predict the way she behaves in public gatherings

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    Correct option: C — prefigure

    Prefigure - to give an advance indication or warning of something. Predict - to forecast or foretell an event or outcome. Deliberate - to think carefully and consider all aspects before making a decision. Precipitate - to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly. Proliferate - to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

  2. 1262AIIMSEnglish 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 most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is possible to get it at everyplace in huge amount.

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    Correct option: B — found everywhere in a huge amount

    found everywhere in a huge amount The phrase "found everywhere in a huge amount" conveys the same meaning more clearly and grammatically. Hence, ‘found everywhere in a huge amount’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 1263AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Can you please make sure that all the guest are gathered on the stage before the performance begins?

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    Correct option: C — guests are gathered by

    guests are gathered by We use plural nouns after ‘all’ and the preposition ‘by’ means near or close to something. Hence, ‘guests are gathered by’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 1264AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    She makes sure that all the newly realised books are available in her personal library.

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    Correct option: A — the newly released books

    the newly released books ‘Released’ means to make something available for public use & ‘realised’ means to become aware of or understand something. The phrase ‘the newly released books’ means the new books which are now available for the public. Hence, ‘the newly released books’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 1265AIIMSEnglish 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 fall of Ranjith for the petty material benefit was really ignominious.

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    Correct option: C — reprehensible

    Reprehensible ‘Reprehensible’ means deserving blame or strong criticism & ‘Ignominious’ means deserving shame or disgrace. The given sentence states that the fall of Ranjith for the petty material benefit was really deserving of shame. Hence, ‘reprehensible’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 1266AIIMSEnglish 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 people who live here have had the same kind of lifestyle until hundreds of years.

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    Correct option: B — for hundreds of years

    for hundreds of years ‘Until’ must be replaced with ‘for’ as we generally use preposition ‘for’ to indicate a fixed period of time(countable). Hence, ‘for hundreds of years’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 1267AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have commemorated the elective courses they are planning to offer.

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    Correct option: A — have considered the elective courses

    have considered the elective courses ‘Consider’ means to think carefully about something, before making a decision. The given sentence states that all colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have thought carefully about the courses. Hence, ‘have considered the elective courses’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 1268AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    As the orchestra began to play, the audience was transported to another world, enthralled by the psychological effects of the music and the skill of the musicians, who performed each note with precision and passion.

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    Correct option: C — swept away by the emotive power

    swept away by the emotive power The phrase ‘swept away by the emotive power’ means being deeply moved by intense emotions. The given sentence states that the audience was emotionally moved by the music and the skill of the musicians. Hence, ‘swept away by the emotive power’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 1269AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    I need to put out my clothes before I leave for work this morning otherwise, I will be restless when I return.

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    Correct option: D — need to put away

    need to put away The phrase ‘put away’ means to place something in an appropriate or usual place. The given sentence states that I need to put my clothes in a proper place before leaving for work, or I will be restless when I return. Hence, ‘need to put away’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 1270AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    As the storm raged outside, the children huddled together under blankets, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the windows hard and hoping that the power wouldn't go out.

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    Correct option: C — pounding against the windows

    Pounding against the windows - hitting the windows hard.

English Language practice — common questions

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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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