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  1. 3211AIIMSEnglish 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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    Global warming is a major problem. The result will be the problems created by the rising temperatures of the Arctic region. As a result of global warming, (328) ______in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. The increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the (329) ________ ecology as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for the ongoing melting of the Arctic. This will result in a (330) _______loop since greenhouse gases trap the heat in the atmosphere and the additional emissions may (331) _______ the global warming process. Now, the only way to reverse the harm is for every person to be environmentally sensitive. This may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face (332)________.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 328.

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    Correct option: D — alterations

    alterations ‘Alteration’ means the process of changing or altering something. The given passage states that alterations in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. Hence, ‘alterations’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3212AIIMSEnglish 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

    Global warming is a major problem. The result will be the problems created by the rising temperatures of the Arctic region. As a result of global warming, (328) ______in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. The increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the (329) ________ ecology as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for the ongoing melting of the Arctic. This will result in a (330) _______loop since greenhouse gases trap the heat in the atmosphere and the additional emissions may (331) _______ the global warming process. Now, the only way to reverse the harm is for every person to be environmentally sensitive. This may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face (332)________.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 329.

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    Correct option: C — marine

    marine ‘Marine’ means found in the sea. The given passage states that the increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the marine ecology as a whole. Hence, ‘marine’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3213AIIMSEnglish 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

    Global warming is a major problem. The result will be the problems created by the rising temperatures of the Arctic region. As a result of global warming, (328) ______in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. The increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the (329) ________ ecology as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for the ongoing melting of the Arctic. This will result in a (330) _______loop since greenhouse gases trap the heat in the atmosphere and the additional emissions may (331) _______ the global warming process. Now, the only way to reverse the harm is for every person to be environmentally sensitive. This may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face (332)________.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 330.

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    Correct option: C — vicious

    vicious ‘Vicious loop’ means a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse. The given passage states that this will result in a vicious loop. Hence, ‘vicious’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3214AIIMSEnglish 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

    Global warming is a major problem. The result will be the problems created by the rising temperatures of the Arctic region. As a result of global warming, (328) ______in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. The increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the (329) ________ ecology as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for the ongoing melting of the Arctic. This will result in a (330) _______loop since greenhouse gases trap the heat in the atmosphere and the additional emissions may (331) _______ the global warming process. Now, the only way to reverse the harm is for every person to be environmentally sensitive. This may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face (332)________.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 331.

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    Correct option: D — accelerate

    accelerate ‘Accelerate’ means increase in rate, amount, or extent. The given passage states that the additional emissions may accelerate the global warming process. Hence, 'accelerate' is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3215AIIMSEnglish 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

    Global warming is a major problem. The result will be the problems created by the rising temperatures of the Arctic region. As a result of global warming, (328) ______in rainfall and plant distribution affect the migration patterns, feeding behaviour, and breeding preferences of numerous bird species. The increase in the temperature may also alter ocean currents, which may alter the (329) ________ ecology as a whole. Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for the ongoing melting of the Arctic. This will result in a (330) _______loop since greenhouse gases trap the heat in the atmosphere and the additional emissions may (331) _______ the global warming process. Now, the only way to reverse the harm is for every person to be environmentally sensitive. This may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face (332)________.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 332.

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    Correct option: B — extinction

    extinction ‘Extinction’ means a situation in which something no longer exists. The given passage states that this may offer us hope that we will be able to leave a green planet to our future generations, who presently appear to face extinction. Hence, 'extinction' is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3216AIIMSEnglish 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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    As Paul was (333)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (334)_____ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (335)_____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, "Did you now not want to swim, Paul?" Paul felt an uncomfortable (336)______ . He (337)_____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, "No, maʼam."

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 333.

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    Correct option: B — eating

    eating The given passage states that Paul was eating his supper. Hence ‘eating’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3217AIIMSEnglish 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

    As Paul was (333)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (334)_____ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (335)_____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, "Did you now not want to swim, Paul?" Paul felt an uncomfortable (336)______ . He (337)_____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, "No, maʼam."

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 334.

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    Correct option: B — asked

    asked The given passage states that aunt Jenny asked him questions that have been full of deceit. Hence ‘asked’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3218AIIMSEnglish 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

    As Paul was (333)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (334)_____ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (335)_____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, "Did you now not want to swim, Paul?" Paul felt an uncomfortable (336)______ . He (337)_____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, "No, maʼam."

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 335.

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    Correct option: B — talent

    talent ‘Talent’ means a natural ability or skill in doing something. The given passage states that It seemed as if she was endowed with a talent which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. Hence ‘talent’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3219AIIMSEnglish 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

    As Paul was (333)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (334)_____ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (335)_____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, "Did you now not want to swim, Paul?" Paul felt an uncomfortable (336)______ . He (337)_____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, "No, maʼam."

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 336.

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    Correct option: D — suspicion

    suspicion ‘Suspicion’ means a feeling or belief that someone is not telling the truth. The given passage states that Paul felt an uncomfortable suspicion. Hence ‘suspicion’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3220AIIMSEnglish 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

    As Paul was (333)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (334)_____ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (335)_____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, "Did you now not want to swim, Paul?" Paul felt an uncomfortable (336)______ . He (337)_____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, "No, maʼam."

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 337.

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    Correct option: C — searched

    searched ‘Search’ means to look somewhere carefully in order to find something. The given passage states that he searched Aunt Jennys face. Hence, ‘searched’ is the most appropriate answer.

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