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  1. 3541AIIMSEnglish 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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    Once there was a king named Midas who was granted a (655)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he (656)____ would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned (657)________, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became (658)_____ . As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn't eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, "I'll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (659)___________ daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 658.

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    Correct option: B — hungry

    Hungry ‘Hungry’ means feeling a strong need or desire for food. The given passage states that Midas became hungry. Hence, ‘hungry’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 3542AIIMSEnglish 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

    Once there was a king named Midas who was granted a (655)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he (656)____ would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned (657)________, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became (658)_____ . As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn't eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, "I'll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (659)___________ daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 659.

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    Correct option: C — beloved

    Beloved ‘Beloved’ means a much loved person. The given passage states that seeing his dismay, Midas' beloved daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him. Hence, ‘beloved’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 3543AIIMSEnglish 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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    Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (660)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (661) _________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (662) ___________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (663) ___________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (664) __________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 660.

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    Correct option: C — gradually

    Gradually ‘Gradually’ means happening slowly over time. The given passage states that medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are gradually taking over. Hence, ‘gradually’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 3544AIIMSEnglish 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

    Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (660)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (661) _________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (662) ___________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (663) ___________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (664) __________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 661.

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    Correct option: D — procedures

    Procedures ‘Procedures’ means a surgical operation. The given passage states that Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex procedures with minimal invasive techniques. Hence, ‘procedures’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 3545AIIMSEnglish 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

    Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (660)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (661) _________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (662) ___________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (663) ___________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (664) __________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 662.

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    Correct option: B — evolving

    Evolving ‘Evolving’ means changing and developing over time. The given passage states that it is clear that medical hand practices are evolving to machines. Hence, ‘evolving’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 3546AIIMSEnglish 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

    Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (660)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (661) _________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (662) ___________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (663) ___________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (664) __________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 663.

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    Correct option: B — comfort

    Comfort ‘Comfort’ means a state of feeling relaxed. The given passage states that the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the comfort of their homes. Hence, ‘comfort’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 3547AIIMSEnglish 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

    Medical hand practices have been an integral part of healthcare for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines are (660)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex (661) _________ with minimal invasive techniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of patient data and providing highly detailed medical images. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of purchasing and maintaining medical machines can be high, and there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine. Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (662) ___________ to machines, and these developments have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally, the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring devices allows patients to receive medical care from the (663) ___________ of their homes, particularly beneficial for those in rural or remote areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, (664) __________ them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 664.

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    Correct option: D — enabling

    Enabling ‘Enabling’ means making something possible. The given passage states that medical machines provide healthcare professionals with real-time information, enabling them to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Hence, ‘enabling’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 3548AIIMSEnglish 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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    (665)______ the breakfast table the next morning, there was no sign of my wife. I (666) _______ she was sleeping late, but Gladolia, upon being questioned, only (667) _______ her head, (668) _______ something, and turned the whites of her eyes up to the ceiling. I was glad when the meal was (669)________ and hurried to the library for another try at that story.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 665.

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    Correct option: D — At

    At ‘At’ is used to indicate a specific moment or location. The given passage states that at the breakfast table the next morning, there was no sign of my wife. Hence, ‘at’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 3549AIIMSEnglish 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

    (665)______ the breakfast table the next morning, there was no sign of my wife. I (666) _______ she was sleeping late, but Gladolia, upon being questioned, only (667) _______ her head, (668) _______ something, and turned the whites of her eyes up to the ceiling. I was glad when the meal was (669)________ and hurried to the library for another try at that story.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 666.

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    Correct option: D — concluded

    Concluded ‘Conclude’ means to bring something to an end or reach a decision. The given passage states that I concluded she was sleeping late. Hence, ‘concluded’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 3550AIIMSEnglish 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

    (665)______ the breakfast table the next morning, there was no sign of my wife. I (666) _______ she was sleeping late, but Gladolia, upon being questioned, only (667) _______ her head, (668) _______ something, and turned the whites of her eyes up to the ceiling. I was glad when the meal was (669)________ and hurried to the library for another try at that story.

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 667.

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    Correct option: C — shook

    Shook ‘Shake head’ means to move your head from side to side to show approval or refusal. The given passage states that Gladolia, upon being questioned, only shook her head. Hence, ‘shook’ is the most appropriate answer.

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