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1291AIIMSEnglish 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 had an ability to persuade others.
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Correct option: D — impress
Impress- to make a strong impact or influence on someone. Persuade- to convince or influence someone to do something. Halt- to pause or to stop for a short period of time. Suppress- To stop or prevent something. Outrage- to make someone angry by repeating an inappropriate behaviour.
1292AIIMSEnglish 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 must remember that what we teach our children is what we inculcate in them.
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Correct option: C — instil
Instil - to introduce knowledge, values, or ideas by repeatedly teaching. Inculcate- to gradually introduce something in a person's mind. Endanger- to put someone or something at risk or in a dangerous situation. Inspire- to motivate or encourage someone. Import- to bring in goods or services from another country.
1293AIIMSEnglish 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 fact that God created man in his personal view by giving him an intellectual spirit elevates him above the beasts of the field.
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Correct option: C — own image
own image The phrase "in his own image" is commonly used to describe the belief that God created human beings with characteristics or attributes resembling his own. Hence, ‘own image’ is the most appropriate answer.
1294AIIMSEnglish 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 frog adopts itself to live both in water and on land.
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Correct option: D — frog adapts itself
frog adapts itself ‘Adapt’ means to become adjusted to new conditions. In the given sentence, the frog is adjusting or modifying itself to live both in water and on land. While, ‘Adopt’ means to legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own. And ‘Adept’ means a person who is skilled or proficient at something. Hence, ‘frog adapts itself’ is the most appropriate answer.
1295AIIMSEnglish 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’.
Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling others.
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Correct option: B — deceive
Deceive - misleading someone into believing something false. Fooling- tricking someone into believing something that is not true. Betraying- to be disloyal to someone or something. Cheating- to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. Revealing- to make something known that was previously hidden.
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1296AIIMSEnglish 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 Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
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Correct option: B — concepts of liberty
concepts of liberty The phrase "concept of liberty" means the idea of freedom which includes making your own choices and living your life the way you want. The given sentence states that the Indian Independence movement attempted to establish the concept of liberty and social welfare. Hence, ‘concepts of liberty’ is the most appropriate answer.
1297AIIMSEnglish 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’.
Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.
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Correct option: B — for a rainy day
for a rainy day The idiom 'for a rainy day' means saving money or resources for our future needs. Hence, 'for a rainy day' is the most appropriate answer.
1298AIIMSEnglish 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 management is not beware of this fact.
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Correct option: A — aware of
Aware of The phrase ‘beware of’ means to be aware of something. This phrase can not be used with a stative verb (‘is’ in this sentence). Therefore, ‘beware of’ must be replaced with ‘aware of’ to make a grammatically correct structure. Hence, ‘Aware of’ is the most appropriate answer.
1299AIIMSEnglish 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’.
Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.
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Correct option: C — ruined
Ruined- destroyed or severely damaged. Ravaged - to cause great damage to something or someone. Reaffirmed - to state something again clearly and firmly. Rescinded - to state that a law or decision is no longer valid. Retracted - withdrawn or taken back, typically a statement or promise.
1300AIIMSEnglish 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’.
National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.
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Correct option: D — living conditions
Living conditions The phrase 'living conditions' means the overall quality of life, including things like housing, health, education, income, safety, and the environment. The given sentence states that national development is defined as the improvement in the overall quality of people's lives. Hence, 'living conditions' is the most appropriate answer.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 130

She had an ability to persuade others.

We must remember that what we teach our children is what we inculcate in them.

The fact that God created man in his personal view by giving him an intellectual spirit elevates him above the beasts of the field.

The frog adopts itself to live both in water and on land.

Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling others.

The Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.

The management is not beware of this fact.

Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.

National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.

English Language practice — common questions