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  1. 3161AIIMSEnglish 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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    When Ojeya Cruz Banks moved to Ohio from New Zealand (273) ________ years ago, she was overwhelmed by the logistics of uprooting her life. But Cruz Banks, a Denison University professor and a single mom, who is also my neighbour and friend, was (274) ________ to find a house next to a public elementary school. She assumed that she would be able to walk to pick up her daughter, a needed convenience given that she didn’t yet have a car. Unfortunately, when she went to register her daughter for kindergarten, she was met with an (275) ________ surprise: The only (276) ________ option was a half-day program that would bus students to a day-care centre on the outskirts of the town for the afternoon. The district did offer a limited number of full-day slots, but those had all been claimed in a lottery earlier that spring and came with a tuition cost. “I was like, ‘Cost me? What? Public school costs money here?’” she told me. Many parents across the United States, like Cruz Banks, may assume that free, full-day kindergarten is a (277) ________ part of the country’s public education system. I was one of them, until my youngest had to enter our district’s lottery several months ago. When he was assigned to the half-day program, I swung between alarm and frustration.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 277.

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    Correct option: D — required

    required ‘Required’ means necessary for a particular purpose. The given passage states that Many parents across the United States, like Cruz Banks, may assume that free, full-day kindergarten is a required part of the country’s public education system. Hence, ‘required’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3162AIIMSEnglish 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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    Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a (278)________ one. In augmented reality, a virtual environment coexists (279)________ the actual world, to be instructive and offer more data about the real world that a user can access without having to search. When a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning (280)________, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Virtual reality is a (281)________ environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. For example, VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon (282)________ of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 278.

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    Correct option: A — simulated

    simulated ‘Simulated’ means not real, but made to look or feel like the real thing. The given passage states that Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a simulated one. Hence, ‘simulated’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3163AIIMSEnglish 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

    Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a (278)________ one. In augmented reality, a virtual environment coexists (279)________ the actual world, to be instructive and offer more data about the real world that a user can access without having to search. When a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning (280)________, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Virtual reality is a (281)________ environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. For example, VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon (282)________ of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 279.

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    Correct option: A — with

    with ‘With’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb ‘coexist’. Hence, 'with' is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3164AIIMSEnglish 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

    Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a (278)________ one. In augmented reality, a virtual environment coexists (279)________ the actual world, to be instructive and offer more data about the real world that a user can access without having to search. When a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning (280)________, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Virtual reality is a (281)________ environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. For example, VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon (282)________ of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 280.

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    Correct option: A — equipment

    equipment ‘Equipment’ means the necessary items for a particular purpose. The given passage states that when a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning equipment, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Hence, 'equipment' is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3165AIIMSEnglish 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

    Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a (278)________ one. In augmented reality, a virtual environment coexists (279)________ the actual world, to be instructive and offer more data about the real world that a user can access without having to search. When a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning (280)________, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Virtual reality is a (281)________ environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. For example, VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon (282)________ of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 281.

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    Correct option: A — comprehensive

    comprehensive ‘Comprehensive’ means including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. The given passage states that virtual reality is a comprehensive environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. Hence, 'comprehensive' is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3166AIIMSEnglish 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

    Augmented reality and virtual reality are two types of reality technologies that either augment or replace a real-world environment with a (278)________ one. In augmented reality, a virtual environment coexists (279)________ the actual world, to be instructive and offer more data about the real world that a user can access without having to search. When a handset is pointed at a piece of malfunctioning (280)________, for example, industrial AR apps might provide rapid troubleshooting information. Virtual reality is a (281)________ environmental simulation that completely replaces the user's surroundings with a totally virtual world. For example, VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon (282)________ of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 282.

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    Correct option: C — rendition

    rendition ‘Rendition’ means a particular way of performing a song, piece of music, or poem. The given passage states that VR may provide a user with a box containing a cartoon rendition of Mike Tyson in a virtual boxing ring. Hence, 'rendition' is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3167AIIMSEnglish 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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    Culture is (283)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (284)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (285)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (286)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (287)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 283.

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    Correct option: D — creating

    creating According to the ‘Rule of Parallelism’, two or more verbs in a series must be in the same form if they are connected with one another. Similarly, in the given sentence, three verbs are connected in a series. Two verbs are in -ing form. Therefore, ‘creating(Ving)’ must be used. Hence, ‘and lying about it’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3168AIIMSEnglish 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

    Culture is (283)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (284)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (285)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (286)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (287)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 284.

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    Correct option: D — are

    are According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, three gerunds form a plural subject, which will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘are’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3169AIIMSEnglish 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

    Culture is (283)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (284)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (285)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (286)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (287)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 285.

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    Correct option: C — with

    with ‘With’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb ‘acquainted’ or noun ‘acquaintance’. Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3170AIIMSEnglish 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

    Culture is (283)_______, understanding, and protecting, like the cultivation of a garden, not the destruction or eradication of its roots. Understanding the roots and seeds, taking much care and providing instructed nourishment (284)_______ important for good gardening. Culture also is similar; understanding its acquaintance (285)______ literature and art and careful protection are required. Culture is the way of life of a particular society in which a group of people live together in one place. The society’s culture is visible in its literature, arts, social system, language and religion. It is a combination of traditions, customs, institutions, food habits, manners, morals, thoughts, tastes, views and beliefs. Usually, families (286)______ culture to the younger generations. As family system is becoming weak, schools, colleges and universities should take up this responsibility as education should promote potential values of its culture. The role of universities (287)_______ only to issue course completed certificates.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 286.

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    Correct option: C — transmit

    transmit According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘families’ is a plural subject that will take ‘transmit’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘transmit’ is the most appropriate answer.

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