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  1. 3421AIIMSEnglish 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

    The road to success is not ____(538) ____ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you____(539)____have flats called jobs. But____(540)____you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it ____(541)_____ a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ____(542)____ challenges are certain to arise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 538.

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    Correct option: D — straight

    straight ‘Straight’ means without any curve or bend. The given passage states that the road to success is not straight. Hence, ‘straight’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3422AIIMSEnglish 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

    The road to success is not ____(538) ____ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you____(539)____have flats called jobs. But____(540)____you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it ____(541)_____ a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ____(542)____ challenges are certain to arise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 539.

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    Correct option: C — will

    will ‘Will’ is a modal used to talk about something that is likely to happen in the future. The given passage states that the road to success is not straight and you are likely to have flats called jobs. Hence, ‘will’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3423AIIMSEnglish 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

    The road to success is not ____(538) ____ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you____(539)____have flats called jobs. But____(540)____you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it ____(541)_____ a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ____(542)____ challenges are certain to arise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 540.

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    Correct option: C — if

    if ‘If’ is used to define the condition under which something happens. The given passage states some conditions such as having a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God. Hence, ‘if’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3424AIIMSEnglish 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

    The road to success is not ____(538) ____ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you____(539)____have flats called jobs. But____(540)____you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it ____(541)_____ a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ____(542)____ challenges are certain to arise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 541.

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    Correct option: A — to

    to ‘To’ is used to denote the destination or final point of a journey. According to the passage, under the aforementioned conditions, you will make it to your destination, which is success. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3425AIIMSEnglish 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

    The road to success is not ____(538) ____ ; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution-lights called family, and you____(539)____have flats called jobs. But____(540)____you have a spark called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it ____(541)_____ a place called success! In spite of all our planning and preparation, ____(542)____ challenges are certain to arise.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 542.

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    Correct option: B — unexpected

    unexpected ‘Unexpected’ means not expected or regarded as likely to happen. The given passage states that in spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. Hence, ‘unexpected’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3426AIIMSEnglish 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

    L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (543)______the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (544)______ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (545)______ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (546)_______personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (547)______by his friends, family and admirers.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 543.

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    Correct option: B — promoted

    promoted ‘Promote’ means to support a cause. The given passage states that L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which promoted the interests of trade and commerce in India. Hence, ‘promoted’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3427AIIMSEnglish 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

    L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (543)______the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (544)______ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (545)______ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (546)_______personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (547)______by his friends, family and admirers.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 544.

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    Correct option: D — fond of

    fond of ‘Fond of’ means having an affection or liking for something. The given passage states that he was fond of a good life and was known for being charming and polished. Hence, ‘fond of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3428AIIMSEnglish 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

    L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (543)______the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (544)______ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (545)______ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (546)_______personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (547)______by his friends, family and admirers.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 545.

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    Correct option: C — impressive

    impressive ‘Impressive’ means deserving attention, admiration, or respect. The given passage states that he was an avid art collector, with an impressive personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. Hence, ‘impressive’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3429AIIMSEnglish 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

    L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (543)______the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (544)______ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (545)______ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (546)_______personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (547)______by his friends, family and admirers.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 546.

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    Correct option: C — vivacious

    vivacious ‘Vivacious’ means attractively energetic and enthusiastic. The given passagestates that his vivacious personality, his generosity and his encouragement is remembered. Hence, ‘vivacious’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3430AIIMSEnglish 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

    L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (543)______the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (544)______ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (545)______ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (546)_______personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (547)______by his friends, family and admirers.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 547.

    Show answer

    Correct option: D — fondly

    fondly ‘Fondly’ means ‘with affection and liking’. The given passage states that his vivacious personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered fondly by his friends, family, and admirers. Hence, ‘fondly’ is the most appropriate answer.

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