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  1. 3361AIIMSEnglish 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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    “Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (478)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (479) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (480) ________ at fishing.” (481) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (482) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 478.

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    Correct option: D — looked

    looked The given passage states that her two elder brothers looked at her scornfully. Hence, ‘looked’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3362AIIMSEnglish 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

    “Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (478)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (479) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (480) ________ at fishing.” (481) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (482) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 479.

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    Correct option: D — sport

    sport ‘Sport’ means a game or activity needing physical effort and skill. The given passage states that fishing is a man’s sport. Hence, ‘sport’ is the appropriate answer.

  3. 3363AIIMSEnglish 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

    “Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (478)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (479) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (480) ________ at fishing.” (481) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (482) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 480.

    Show answer

    Correct option: B — good

    good The given passage states that girls are not good at fishing. Hence, ‘fishing’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3364AIIMSEnglish 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

    “Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (478)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (479) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (480) ________ at fishing.” (481) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (482) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 481.

    Show answer

    Correct option: D — After

    After The given passage states that after a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her along. Hence, ‘after’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3365AIIMSEnglish 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

    “Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (478)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (479) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (480) ________ at fishing.” (481) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (482) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 482.

    Show answer

    Correct option: D — along

    along ‘Take along’ means to bring someone while going somewhere. The given passage states that after a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her along. Hence, ‘along’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3366AIIMSEnglish 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

    Mowgli is a (483)_________character from Rudyard Kipling's classic 'The Jungle Book'. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (484)________thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (485)_______the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. 'The Jungle Book' continues to (486)________readers of all ages with its (487)_________portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 483.

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    Correct option: C — beloved

    beloved ‘Beloved’ means dearly loved. The given passage states that Mowgli is a beloved character from Rudyard Kiplings’s classic ‘The Jungle Book’. Hence, ‘beloved’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3367AIIMSEnglish 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

    Mowgli is a (483)_________character from Rudyard Kipling's classic 'The Jungle Book'. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (484)________thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (485)_______the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. 'The Jungle Book' continues to (486)________readers of all ages with its (487)_________portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 484.

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    Correct option: C — experiences

    experiences ‘Experience’ means to live through. The given passage states that Mowgli experiences thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Hence, ‘experiences’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3368AIIMSEnglish 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

    Mowgli is a (483)_________character from Rudyard Kipling's classic 'The Jungle Book'. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (484)________thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (485)_______the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. 'The Jungle Book' continues to (486)________readers of all ages with its (487)_________portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 485.

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    Correct option: C — navigates

    navigates ‘Navigate’ means to deal with a difficult situation or problem. The given passage states that throughout the story, he navigates the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures. Hence, ‘navigates’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3369AIIMSEnglish 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

    Mowgli is a (483)_________character from Rudyard Kipling's classic 'The Jungle Book'. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (484)________thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (485)_______the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. 'The Jungle Book' continues to (486)________readers of all ages with its (487)_________portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 486.

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    Correct option: A — captivate

    captivate ‘Captivate’ means to attract and hold the interest and attention of. The given passage states that 'The Jungle Book' continues to captivate readers of all ages. Hence, ‘captivate’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3370AIIMSEnglish 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

    Mowgli is a (483)_________character from Rudyard Kipling's classic 'The Jungle Book'. Raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Mowgli (484)________thrilling adventures and forms friendships with various animals, like Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Throughout the story, he (485)_______the challenges of living among both humans and jungle creatures, all while learning essential life lessons. 'The Jungle Book' continues to (486)________readers of all ages with its (487)_________portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 487.

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    Correct option: B — enchanting

    enchanting ‘Enchanting’ means delightfully charming or attractive. The given passage states that 'The Jungle Book' continues to captivate readers of all ages with its enchanting portrayal of Mowgli's remarkable journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the natural world. Hence, ‘enchanting’ is the most appropriate answer.

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