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  1. 2861AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Participate in a mock interview to prepare for_________ on your feet and formulating answers under pressure.

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    Correct option: A — thinking

    Thinking ‘Thinking on your feet’ means the ability to quickly and effectively think and respond in a situation. The given sentence states that- Participate in a mock interview to prepare for thinking on your feet and formulating answers under pressure. Hence, ‘thinking’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 2862AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    He had moved about two inches when several things happened in very________succession.

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    Correct option: C — quick

    quick ‘Quick’ means happening or moving with great speed. The given sentence states that he had moved about two inches when several things happened in very quick succession. Hence, ‘quick’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 2863AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    ____food consumption can affect our bodies' immune systems.

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    Correct option: A — Unhygienic

    Unhygienic ‘Unhygienic’ means not clean, in a way that may cause disease. The given sentence states that unhygienic food consumption can affect our bodies' immune systems. Hence, ‘Unhygienic’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 2864AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    I don't remember exactly when the clouds rolled in and ________ you from me.

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    Correct option: B — stole

    stole The given sentence is in the past tense so we need to use the 2nd form (V2) of the verb ‘steal’ which is ‘stole’ Hence, ‘stole’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 2865AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The victim was_______in the back of his head.

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    Correct option: A — shot

    shot ‘Shot’ means injured or killed with a bullet. The given sentence follows passive structure because the subject ‘victim’ is the receiver of the action of shooting. We use the third form (shot) of a verb in passive voice. Hence, ‘was shot(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 2866AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Although she has used the typewriter since she was eleven years old, she is rather _________ than rapid.

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    Correct option: B — careful

    careful ‘Careful’ means taking proper time and paying attention to avoid mistakes. The given sentence states that she is rather careful than rapid. Hence, ‘careful’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 2867AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Without vision, the process of conceptualisation can become_________ task for any individual.

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    Correct option: B — an onerous

    an onerous ‘Onerous’ means difficult and needs a lot of effort. The given sentence states that without vision, the process of conceptualisation can become an onerous task for any individual. Hence, ‘an onerous’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 2868AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Earlier I'd thought that it was for my sake, but then I learnt ________ Arjun the power to resist her.

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    Correct option: D — what gave

    what gave The given sentence is in the past tense so it will take a verb in the past(gave). Hence, ‘what gave’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 2869AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    If someone does not stop the political _______ in that country, a civil war is likely to break out soon

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    Correct option: A — rhetoric

    Rhetoric "Rhetoric" means the persuasive or influential language used in political speeches, debates, or discourse. The given sentence states that If someone does not stop the political rhetoric in that country, a civil war is likely to break out soon. Hence, ‘Rhetoric’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 2870AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Hard to believe that these people can justify and _______ such sickening behaviour!

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    Correct option: A — rationalize

    rationalize "Rationalize" means to attempt to explain or justify behavior, often in a way that makes it seem more acceptable or understandable. In this passage, the sentence suggests that these people are finding ways to justify or provide reasons for their sickening behavior. Hence, ‘Rationalize’ is the most appropriate answer.

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