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  1. 2851AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Fear evolved over millions of years to protect us from____________ .

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    Correct option: B — danger

    danger ‘Danger’ means something or someone that may harm you. The given sentence states that fear evolved over millions of years to protect us from danger. Hence, ‘danger’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 2852AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The plan began to_________once we all met to discuss it.

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    Correct option: C — jell

    jell ‘Jell’ means to form or develop into something more concrete or workable. The given sentence states that the plan began to jell once we all met to discuss. Hence, ‘jell’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 2853AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    I am just saying that maybe you are letting emotion _____ your better judgment right now.

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    Correct option: B — cloud

    Cloud ‘Cloud’ means to obscure or hinder clear thinking or judgment. The given sentence states that I am just saying that maybe you are letting emotion cloud your better judgment right now. Hence, ‘cloud’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 2854AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    His ____of smoking in restaurants created a lot of issues in New York.

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    Correct option: D — habit

    Habit ‘Habit’ refers to a regular or repeated behavior that someone has developed. The given sentence states that His habit of smoking in restaurants created a lot of issues in New York. Hence, ‘habit’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 2855AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The small amount of fusion fuel _____ to be heated to huge temperatures.

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    Correct option: C — needs

    Needs ‘Needs’(V₁+ es) is the correct verb form to agree with the singular subject ‘small amount of fusion fuel.’ Hence, ‘needs’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 2856AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The royal messengers out last night.

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    Correct option: D — went

    Went The given sentence mentions the action of the past by stating last night. So, we will use the past tense ‘went’. Hence, ‘went’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 2857AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Не his teeth against the curse on his tongue.

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    Correct option: D — clenched

    Clenched ‘Clenched’ means tightly closed or pressed together. The given sentence states that - Не clenched his teeth against the curse on his tongue. Hence, ‘clenched’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 2858AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Some health experts optimistically argue that disinfecting indoor spaces with light could be a _____.

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    Correct option: C — game-changer

    game-changer ‘Game - changer’ means an idea that changes an existing situation in a significant way. The given sentence states that Some health experts optimistically argue that disinfecting indoor spaces with light could be a game-changer. Hence, ‘game-changer’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 2859AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Then Bheeshma entered their lives with his ___________ lion's laugh.

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    Correct option: B — large

    large The phrase “large lion’s laugh” means a laughter that is deep, hearty and powerful. The given sentence states that Bheeshma entered their lives with his large lion's laugh. Hence, ‘large’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 2860AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Sam knew who those people were, the figure in front was ________ his cousin.

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    Correct option: C — Unmistakably

    Unmistakably ‘Unmistakably’ means clearly or without any possibility of being mistaken. The given sentence states that Sam knew who those people were: the figure in front was unmistakably his cousin. Hence, ‘unmistakably’ is the most appropriate answer.

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