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  1. 3301AIIMSEnglish 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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    Conversation is indeed the (418) _______ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (419) ______ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (420) ______ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (421) ______ . Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (422) _______ people so much as your interest in their interest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 418.

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    Correct option: C — most easily

    most easily Article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree. ‘Most easily’ is the superlative form of the adverb ‘easily’. The given passage states that conversation is indeed the most easily teachable of all arts. Hence, ‘most easily’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3302AIIMSEnglish 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

    Conversation is indeed the (418) _______ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (419) ______ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (420) ______ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (421) ______ . Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (422) _______ people so much as your interest in their interest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 419.

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    Correct option: D — subject

    subject ‘Subject’ means the topic of discussion. The given passage states that all you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a subject that interests you and your listeners. Hence, ’subject’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3303AIIMSEnglish 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

    Conversation is indeed the (418) _______ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (419) ______ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (420) ______ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (421) ______ . Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (422) _______ people so much as your interest in their interest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 420.

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    Correct option: C — fellow's

    fellow’s ‘Fellow’ means someone who shares common interest or activity. The given passage states that you must talk about the other fellow’s hobby rather than your own. Hence, fellow’s is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3304AIIMSEnglish 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

    Conversation is indeed the (418) _______ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (419) ______ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (420) ______ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (421) ______ . Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (422) _______ people so much as your interest in their interest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 421.

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    Correct option: C — popularity

    popularity ‘Popularity’ means a state of admired or favored by a large number of people. The given passage states that therein lies the secret of your popularity. Hence, ‘popularity’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3305AIIMSEnglish 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

    Conversation is indeed the (418) _______ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (419) ______ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (420) ______ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (421) ______ . Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (422) _______ people so much as your interest in their interest.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 422.

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    Correct option: B — pleases

    pleases ‘Pleases’ means to make someone happy or satisfied. The given passage states that there is nothing that pleases people so much as your interest in their interest. Hence, ‘pleases’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3306AIIMSEnglish 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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    How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (423)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (424)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (425)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (426)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (427)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 423.

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    Correct option: D — cannot

    cannot ‘Can’ is used to indicate the ability to do something. The given passage talks about the inability of the camel to find water. Hence, ‘cannot’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3307AIIMSEnglish 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

    How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (423)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (424)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (425)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (426)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (427)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 424.

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    Correct option: B — which

    the Article ‘the’ is used before a specific or particular noun. The ‘small amount’ mentioned in the given passage is specific. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3308AIIMSEnglish 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

    How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (423)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (424)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (425)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (426)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (427)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 425.

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    Correct option: C — that

    that When we make a comparison, ‘that’ is used to avoid repetition of a noun. In the given sentence, there is a comparison between the body temperature. Therefore, ‘that’ has been used to avoid repetition of the noun phrase ‘body temperature’. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3309AIIMSEnglish 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

    How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (423)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (424)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (425)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (426)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (427)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 426.

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    Correct option: D — at

    at ‘At’ is used to indicate the position or level of something. In the given sentence, ‘at’ has been used to indicate the higher level of temperature. Hence, ‘at’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3310AIIMSEnglish 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

    How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (423)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (424)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (425)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (426)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (427)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 427.

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    Correct option: D — start

    start According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject always takes a plural verb. ‘Human beings’ is a plural subject that will take ‘start’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘start’ is the most appropriate answer.

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