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  1. 1301AIIMSEnglish 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 ask the dog to get of my couch.

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    Correct option: B — get off my

    get off my There is a prepositional error in the sentence. Preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘off’ as the phrase ‘get off’ means to leave a particular place or position. Hence, ‘get off my’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 1302AIIMSEnglish 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 mob drove on the rampage and looted several shops in the locality.

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    Correct option: B — went on the rampage

    went on the rampage ‘Drove’ must be replaced with ‘went’ as the phrase ‘go on a rampage’ means to rush around in a wild or violent way, causing damage or destruction. Hence, ‘went on rampage’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 1303AIIMSEnglish 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 don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment.

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    Correct option: D — I’m not wearing

    I’m not wearing The phrase ‘at the moment’ describes an action happening right now. And we generally use present continuous tense(is/am/are + V-ing) to denote an action happening at the current moment. Hence, ‘I’m not wearing’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 1304AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

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    Correct option: D — house were dashed when

    house were dashed when ‘Beaten’ must be replaced with ‘dashed’ as ‘dashed’ means destroyed or ruined. Hence, ‘house were dashed when’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 1305AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Irene went to office every single day by walk.

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    Correct option: C — every single day on foot

    every single day on foot The phrase ‘on foot’ is used when a person travels by walking. Hence, ‘every single day on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 1306AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to guide her.

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    Correct option: D — prays

    Prays ‘Preys’ must be replaced with ‘prays’ as ‘pray’ means to talk to God or a higher power. While ‘Prey’ means an animal that is caught and killed by another for food. Hence, ‘prays’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 1307AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    In today's digital age, information is widely available to everyone by many means of media such as television, newspapers, films, and social media.

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    Correct option: C — via various forms

    via various forms The term ‘means’ means a method used for doing something such as means of transport. Whereas the term ‘forms’ means a particular type of variety of something. In the given sentence, various types of media have been listed, such as television, newspapers and films. Hence, ‘via various forms’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 1308AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Abhijeet feels extremely tired after working all day long.

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    Correct option: B — exhausted

    Exhausted- Extremely tired.

  9. 1309AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Disability was viewed as God's retribution for wickedness in the past.

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    Correct option: B — punishment for wrongdoing

    punishment for wrongdoing The phrase “retribution for wickedness” means punishment for wrongdoing. Hence, ‘punishment for wrongdoing’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 1310AIIMSEnglish 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’.

    Many noticeable people were present at the function.

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    Correct option: D — notable

    notable ‘Noticeable’ means capable of being noticed or seen easily while ‘Notable’ means worthy of notice or attention due to some special quality or significance. Hence, ‘notable’ is the most appropriate answer.

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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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