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  1. 3041AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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    Child prodigies are a miraculous category of children that (154) ________ bestowed with undying attention because of their exceptional skills in every domain of their curricula. When we speak of (155) ________ changes in society, we grant its responsibility to child prodigies. (156) ________ these are children who thrive everywhere, their parents are overjoyed when they win the lottery, and their peers are envious of them, research shows that young prodigies rarely go on to change the course of history. According to psychologists, many of history's most (157) ________ and important figures weren't particularly talented as kids. To paraphrase TS Eliot, their careers tend to end not with a bang, but (158) ________ . Although child prodigies frequently possess a wealth of intelligence and ambition, their inability to develop unique thoughts prevents them from advancing society.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 157.

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    Correct option: A — notable

    notable ‘Notable’ means worthy of attention or notice. The given passage states that according to psychologists, many of history’s most notable and important figures weren’t particularly talented as kids. Hence, ‘notable’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3042AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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    Child prodigies are a miraculous category of children that (154) ________ bestowed with undying attention because of their exceptional skills in every domain of their curricula. When we speak of (155) ________ changes in society, we grant its responsibility to child prodigies. (156) ________ these are children who thrive everywhere, their parents are overjoyed when they win the lottery, and their peers are envious of them, research shows that young prodigies rarely go on to change the course of history. According to psychologists, many of history's most (157) ________ and important figures weren't particularly talented as kids. To paraphrase TS Eliot, their careers tend to end not with a bang, but (158) ________ . Although child prodigies frequently possess a wealth of intelligence and ambition, their inability to develop unique thoughts prevents them from advancing society.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 158.

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    Correct option: D — a whimper

    a whimper ‘Whimper’ means a low, weak sound. The given passage states that their careers tend to end not with a bang, but a whimper. Hence, ‘a whimper’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3043AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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    Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating (159) ______ the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if entire scene before them was (160) _____ by that voice, infused with unexpected life: the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (161) _____of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (162)_____ everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (163)______ into eternity.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 159.

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    Correct option: A — over

    over The phrase ‘resonating over’ means the voice was spread all over the darkening greenery. The given passage states that a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating over the darkening greenery. Hence, ‘over’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3044AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating (159) ______ the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if entire scene before them was (160) _____ by that voice, infused with unexpected life: the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (161) _____of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (162)_____ everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (163)______ into eternity.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 160.

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    Correct option: D — awakened

    awakened ‘Awakened’ means made active. The given passage states that all at once it was as if entire scene before them was awakened by that voice. Hence, ‘awakened’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3045AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating (159) ______ the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if entire scene before them was (160) _____ by that voice, infused with unexpected life: the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (161) _____of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (162)_____ everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (163)______ into eternity.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 161.

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    Correct option: B — Branches

    Branches ‘Branch’ is one of the parts of a tree which grows out from the main trunk. The given passage talks about the branches of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. Hence, ‘Branches’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3046AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating (159) ______ the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if entire scene before them was (160) _____ by that voice, infused with unexpected life: the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (161) _____of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (162)_____ everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (163)______ into eternity.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 162.

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    Correct option: C — brought

    brought ‘Brought’ is the past form of ‘bring’ and the phrase ‘bring to life’ means to make active, lively or interesting. The given passage states that the same voice that brought everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world. Hence, ‘brought’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3047AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    Presently, a soprano voice of richness and depth floated from the open windows of the parlour, resonating (159) ______ the darkening greenery. All at once it was as if entire scene before them was (160) _____ by that voice, infused with unexpected life: the western sky, streaked with bands of pale gold and purple; the two houses, standing grey and disconsolate against that sky; the (161) _____of trees casting deep black shadows here and there across the ground. The same voice that (162)_____ everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that (163)______ into eternity.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 163.

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    Correct option: D — stretched out

    stretched out ‘Stretched out’ means expanded. The given passage states that the same voice that brought everything suddenly to life also drew them into another, much deeper world: a world that was normally hidden, a world that stretched into eternity. Hence, ‘stretched out’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3048AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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    During active sleep, the body is still, (164)_______ the brain is active. The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (165)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the waking state, although one is still asleep and the body is still immobile. Rapid eye movement sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (166)______ state, although one is still asleep and the body is still (167)__________. Rapid eye movement during sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 164.

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    Correct option: B — but

    but ‘But’ is used to express two contrasting ideas. In the given passage, there is a contrast between still body and active brain. Hence, ‘but’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3049AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    During active sleep, the body is still, (164)_______ the brain is active. The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (165)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the waking state, although one is still asleep and the body is still immobile. Rapid eye movement sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (166)______ state, although one is still asleep and the body is still (167)__________. Rapid eye movement during sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 165.

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    Correct option: A — increases

    increases ‘Increase’ means to become larger or greater in amount or number. The given passage states that the eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure increases and the breathing pattern speeds up. Hence, ‘increases’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3050AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

    PassageTap to read

    During active sleep, the body is still, (164)_______ the brain is active. The eyes dart back and forth behind closed lids, blood pressure (165)______ and the breathing pattern speeds up. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the waking state, although one is still asleep and the body is still immobile. Rapid eye movement sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside. An EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the (166)______ state, although one is still asleep and the body is still (167)__________. Rapid eye movement during sleep plays a vital role in harmonising the experiences we have in the world outside.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 166.

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    Correct option: A — waking

    waking ‘Waking’ means in an active state, not sleeping. The given passage states that an EEG of someone during rapid eye movement sleep looks almost the same as the EEG of a person in the waking state. Hence, ‘waking’ is the most appropriate answer.

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