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  1. 3281AIIMSEnglish 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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    Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (398)_______ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (399)______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/ thinking, (400)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (401)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (402)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 398.

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    Correct option: D — complex

    complex ‘Complex’ means consisting of many different and connected parts. The given passage states that hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly complex society. Hence, ‘complex’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3282AIIMSEnglish 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

    Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (398)_______ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (399)______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/ thinking, (400)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (401)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (402)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 399.

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    Correct option: C — diversity

    diversity ‘Diversity’ means many different types of things. The given passage states that in the US, there is an enormous variety of other domains of human activity or interests. Hence, ‘diversity’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3283AIIMSEnglish 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

    Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (398)_______ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (399)______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/ thinking, (400)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (401)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (402)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 400.

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    Correct option: C — especially

    especially ‘Especially’ means more in particular circumstances than others. The given passage states that leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/thinking, especially where more people are involved. Hence, ‘especially’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3284AIIMSEnglish 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

    Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (398)_______ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (399)______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/ thinking, (400)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (401)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (402)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 401.

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    Correct option: B — accepting

    accepting ‘Accepting’ means believing that something is true. The given passage states that it isn’t hard accepting why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Hence, ‘accepting’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3285AIIMSEnglish 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

    Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (398)_______ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (399)______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/ thinking, (400)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (401)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (402)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 402.

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    Correct option: B — familiar

    familiar ‘Familiar’ means knowing something very well. The given passage states that most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming familiar with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential. Hence, ‘familiar’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3286AIIMSEnglish 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

    Trees provide so many benefits (403)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (404)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (405)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (406)______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (407)_______ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 403.

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    Correct option: A — in

    in ‘In’ is used to indicate a period of time. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘everyday lives’ is a period of time. Hence ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3287AIIMSEnglish 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

    Trees provide so many benefits (403)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (404)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (405)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (406)______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (407)_______ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 404.

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    Correct option: A — curb

    curb ‘Curb’ means to control or limit something that is not wanted. The given passage states that they filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help curb climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. Hence, ‘curb’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3288AIIMSEnglish 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

    Trees provide so many benefits (403)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (404)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (405)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (406)______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (407)_______ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 405.

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    Correct option: A — Planting

    planting We generally use a noun, pronoun, infinitive(to + V1) or gerund(Ving) as the subject of a sentence. Therefore, ‘planting’ will be used as the subject of this sentence as it is a gerund. Hence, ‘planting’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3289AIIMSEnglish 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

    Trees provide so many benefits (403)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (404)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (405)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (406)______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (407)_______ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 406.

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    Correct option: B — conserve

    conserve ‘Conserve’ means to protect or preserve. The given passage states that when we restore and conserve critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. Hence, ‘conserve’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3290AIIMSEnglish 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

    Trees provide so many benefits (403)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (404)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (405)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (406)______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (407)_______ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 407.

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    Correct option: C — Sustain

    sustain ‘Sustain’ means to support or maintain. The given passage tells us to sustain the planet by planting our tree today. Hence, ‘sustain’ is the most appropriate answer.

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