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  1. 2731AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She reminds me always that I _________ to be a little more careful.

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    Correct option: B — have

    have The verb ‘reminds’ indicates an action in present tense. We generally use the semi-modal ‘have to’ with “I/you/we/they” to express a general obligation. Similarly, the given sentence expresses the obligation that I have to be careful.Hence, ‘have’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 2732AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    Kiran had a short _____as a writer.

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    Correct option: B — career

    Career ‘Career’ means the period of time that you spend in your life working or doing a particular thing. The given sentence states that Kiran had a short career as a writer. Hence, ‘career’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 2733AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The patient looked _____and tired.

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    Correct option: B — pale

    pale ‘Pale’ means having a very light skin colour due to sickness. The given sentence states that the patient had a light skin colour and looked tired.. Hence, ‘pale’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 2734AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The police were on high alert on account of the ______ convict who had killed many people.

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    Correct option: D — runaway

    Runaway “Runaway" means one who has escaped from custody. The given sentence states that the police were on high alert because of an escaped convict who had killed many people. Hence, ‘runaway’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 2735AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    Payments can be made by ______ or in cash.

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    Correct option: C — cheque

    cheque ‘Cheque’ means a piece of paper issued by a bank to pay a specific sum of money to a person or entity. The given sentence states that payments can be made by cheque or in cash. Hence, ‘cheque’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 2736AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    You are the ______ to the throne and should behave in such a manner.

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    Correct option: D — heir

    heir ‘Heir’ is a person who inherits property or title from a deceased person. The given sentence states that the person is the heir to the throne and should behave accordingly. Hence, ‘heir’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 2737AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    As cattle are to herd so are birds to _______.

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    Correct option: A — flock

    Flock ‘Herd’ is a number of cattle living or feeding together. Similarly, ‘flock’ is a group of birds. Hence, ‘flock’ is the most appropriate answer. Litter - a group of baby animals born to one mother at the same time. Pack - a group of animals, typically wolves or dogs, that live and hunt together. Streak - a line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings.

  8. 2738AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    They are playing songs so ________ that the entire neighbourhood is disturbed.

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    Correct option: D — loud

    loud ‘Loud’ means (sound) at a high volume. The given sentence states that they are playing songs so loud that the entire neighbourhood is disturbed. Hence, ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 2739AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    There are rows of chairs on either side of the ______.

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    Correct option: D — aisle

    aisle ‘Aisle’ means a narrow space between rows of seats or shelves. The given sentence states that there are rows of chairs on both sides of the aisle. Hence, ‘aisle’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 2740AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    'Habitual' may be replaced by ______

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    Correct option: B — Continual

    Continual - happening repeatedly or frequently. Habitual - happening regularly or repeatedly . Stagnant - not moving or flowing. Temperate - not excessive or extreme. Holistic - concerned with the whole rather than just the parts.

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