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  1. 3071AIIMSEnglish 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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    He knew everyone on the island. Whenever his car stopped, half a dozen voices (183)_________ shout out his name. Policemen, agricultural labourers of low social status and priests waved and smiled (184) ________ he passed; everyone greeted him as a brother. They respected his honesty, and belligerence, and above all, they adored his typically Greek scorn and fearlessness when dealing with any (185) _________ of Governmental red tape. On arrival, two of our cases containing linen and other things had been (186)__________ by the Customs on the curious ground that they were merchandise. So, when we moved out to the villa and the problem of bed linen arose, Mother told Spiro (187)_________ our cases in the Customs and asked for his advice.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 187.

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    Correct option: B — ruminating

    ruminating ‘Ruminating’ means thinking deeply about something. The given passage states that some put this ‘good vibes only’ trend down to the pandemic and a desire to avoid painful feelings when ruminating on difficult realities. Hence, ‘ruminating’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3072AIIMSEnglish 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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    The (188)______ life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three (189)______ months. Miss Joan was leaving a week earlier than Mrs. Rhodes, and about two days before she left, I took her alone to the hotel for dinner. We walked to the hotel in (190)______ silence, a silence so heavy that I could (191)______ breathe. The hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far (192)______.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 188.

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    Correct option: B — romantic

    romantic ‘Romantic’ means exciting and mysterious and having a strong effect on your emotions. The given passage states that the romantic life in Kashmir was drawing to its end. Hence, ‘romantic’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3073AIIMSEnglish 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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    The (188)______ life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three (189)______ months. Miss Joan was leaving a week earlier than Mrs. Rhodes, and about two days before she left, I took her alone to the hotel for dinner. We walked to the hotel in (190)______ silence, a silence so heavy that I could (191)______ breathe. The hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far (192)______.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 189.

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    Correct option: D — glorious

    glorious ‘Glorious’ means having striking beauty. The given passage states that the romantic life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three glorious months. Hence, ‘glorious’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3074AIIMSEnglish 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

    The (188)______ life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three (189)______ months. Miss Joan was leaving a week earlier than Mrs. Rhodes, and about two days before she left, I took her alone to the hotel for dinner. We walked to the hotel in (190)______ silence, a silence so heavy that I could (191)______ breathe. The hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far (192)______.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 190.

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    Correct option: B — perfect

    perfect ‘Perfect’ means absolute or complete. The given passage states that we walked to the hotel in perfect silence. Hence, ‘perfect’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3075AIIMSEnglish 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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    The (188)______ life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three (189)______ months. Miss Joan was leaving a week earlier than Mrs. Rhodes, and about two days before she left, I took her alone to the hotel for dinner. We walked to the hotel in (190)______ silence, a silence so heavy that I could (191)______ breathe. The hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far (192)______.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 191.

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    Correct option: A — hardly

    hardly ‘Hardly’ means almost not. The given passage states that we walked to the hotel in perfect silence, a silence so heavy that I could hardly breathe. Hence, ‘hardly’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3076AIIMSEnglish 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

    The (188)______ life in Kashmir was drawing to its end after three (189)______ months. Miss Joan was leaving a week earlier than Mrs. Rhodes, and about two days before she left, I took her alone to the hotel for dinner. We walked to the hotel in (190)______ silence, a silence so heavy that I could (191)______ breathe. The hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far (192)______.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 192.

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    Correct option: D — enough

    enough ‘Enough’ means as much as required. The given passage states that the hotel seemed to be far away and yet not far enough. Hence, ‘enough’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3077AIIMSEnglish 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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    In terms of technical difficulty, Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth (193)_____ peak, competes with K2. The first (194)_____ to the summit follows a narrow ridge. The 15,000-foot Rupal Face, a single wall of rock and ice, is located on the mountain's southern side. Climbers have dubbed the Nanga Parbat, which (195)______ as ‘naked mountain’, ‘Killer Mountain’. This gives Annapurna a (196)______ of 32%, making it the most statistically dangerous of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. It is an avalanche-prone area with some technical difficulty. Climbers’ misery is (197)_______ by insufficient local support, in addition to unpredictable weather and inaccessibility.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 193.

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    Correct option: C — highest

    highest ‘Highest’ means at a height greater than anything else. The given passage states that in terms of technical difficulty, Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth highest peak competes with K2. Hence, ‘highest’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3078AIIMSEnglish 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

    In terms of technical difficulty, Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth (193)_____ peak, competes with K2. The first (194)_____ to the summit follows a narrow ridge. The 15,000-foot Rupal Face, a single wall of rock and ice, is located on the mountain's southern side. Climbers have dubbed the Nanga Parbat, which (195)______ as ‘naked mountain’, ‘Killer Mountain’. This gives Annapurna a (196)______ of 32%, making it the most statistically dangerous of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. It is an avalanche-prone area with some technical difficulty. Climbers’ misery is (197)_______ by insufficient local support, in addition to unpredictable weather and inaccessibility.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 194.

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    Correct option: B — ascent

    ascent ‘Ascent’ means a climb to the summit of a mountain. The given passage states that the first ascent to the summit follows a narrow ridge. Hence, ‘ascent’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3079AIIMSEnglish 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

    In terms of technical difficulty, Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth (193)_____ peak, competes with K2. The first (194)_____ to the summit follows a narrow ridge. The 15,000-foot Rupal Face, a single wall of rock and ice, is located on the mountain's southern side. Climbers have dubbed the Nanga Parbat, which (195)______ as ‘naked mountain’, ‘Killer Mountain’. This gives Annapurna a (196)______ of 32%, making it the most statistically dangerous of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. It is an avalanche-prone area with some technical difficulty. Climbers’ misery is (197)_______ by insufficient local support, in addition to unpredictable weather and inaccessibility.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 195.

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    Correct option: C — translates

    translates ‘Translate’ means to change a piece of text from one language to another. The given passage states that climbers have dubbed the Nanga Parbat, which translates as ‘naked mountain’, ‘Killer mountain’. Hence, ‘translates’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3080AIIMSEnglish 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

    In terms of technical difficulty, Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth (193)_____ peak, competes with K2. The first (194)_____ to the summit follows a narrow ridge. The 15,000-foot Rupal Face, a single wall of rock and ice, is located on the mountain's southern side. Climbers have dubbed the Nanga Parbat, which (195)______ as ‘naked mountain’, ‘Killer Mountain’. This gives Annapurna a (196)______ of 32%, making it the most statistically dangerous of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. It is an avalanche-prone area with some technical difficulty. Climbers’ misery is (197)_______ by insufficient local support, in addition to unpredictable weather and inaccessibility.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 196.

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    Correct option: C — fatality rate

    fatality rate ‘Fatality rate’ means the number of deaths from a specific cause within a particular area. The given passage states that this gives Annapurna a fatality rate of 32%. Hence, ‘fatality rate’ is the most appropriate answer.

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