Question : The physics phenomenon when, in polar regions like Alaska and Northern Canada, a splendid display of colours is seen in the sky is called a/an:
Option 1: star intrinsic luminosity
Option 2: star shower
Option 3: active galactic nucleus
Option 4: aurora borealis
Correct Answer: aurora borealis
Solution : The correct answer is aurora borealis.
In polar regions such as Alaska and northern Canada, a stunning display of colours can be seen in the sky, which is known as the northern lights, or aurora borealis. When this phenomenon occurs in the Southern Hemisphere, it is called Aurora australis.
Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis 1) ____________________, he acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the 2) _________________ of Indigenous communities and children. Although the apology was very important but it also raised questions as what it means when a pope apologises.
For once it is unthinkable that pope will apologise, as for accepting the fault would mean that the church was 3) ___________________. However, the Second Vatican Council, an assembly of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and 4) ___________________ that met from 1962 to 1965 contributed towards the modernization of the church shifted the church’s perspective on change and 5) _____________________ major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 1
Option 1: typically
Option 2: delegations
Option 3: paradigm
Option 4: dictum
Correct Answer: delegations
Solution : The correct answer is delegations.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegations
Explanation:
Delegations are the only words that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It refers to a group of people who represent a larger group.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Typically -in most cases; usually:
Paradigm- a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model
Dictum - a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; a proclamation.
Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis 1) ____________________, he acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the 2) _________________ of Indigenous communities and children. Although the apology was very important but it also raised questions as what it means when a pope apologises.
For once it is unthinkable that pope will apologise, as for accepting the fault would mean that the church was 3) ___________________. However, the Second Vatican Council, an assembly of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and 4) ___________________ that met from 1962 to 1965 contributed towards the modernization of the church shifted the church’s perspective on change and 5) _____________________ major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 2
Option 1: abuse
Option 2: fad
Option 3: proactive
Option 4: equanimity
Correct Answer: abuse
Solution : The correct answer is abuse.
He acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the abuse of Indigenous communities and children
Explanation:
Abuse is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It refers to the cruel and violent treatment of a human or animal.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Fad- an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, particularly one that is fleeting; a craze.
Proactive-of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened
Equanimity- calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation
Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis 1) ____________________, he acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the 2) _________________ of Indigenous communities and children. Although the apology was very important but it also raised questions as what it means when a pope apologises.
For once it is unthinkable that pope will apologise, as for accepting the fault would mean that the church was 3) ___________________. However, the Second Vatican Council, an assembly of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and 4) ___________________ that met from 1962 to 1965 contributed towards the modernization of the church shifted the church’s perspective on change and 5) _____________________ major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 5.
Option 1: dissimulated
Option 2: altruism
Option 3: instituted
Option 4: stupefaction
Correct Answer: instituted
Solution : The correct answer is instituted.
Shifted the church’s perspective on change and instituted major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
Explanation:
The only word that fits the blank and makes the sentence coherent is instituted.
It means to introduce or establish something new (a scheme, undertaking, or policy).
Meaning of the rest of the words
Dissimulate means to conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or personality).
Altruism- disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Stupefaction- overwhelming amazement.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel, my first Seeing Eye dog, would keep me safe.
Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills, keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places, and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog by my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.
Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things, like finding a table at a restaurant finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide, who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family and, most importantly, for being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!
Question:
What does ‘canine partner’ refer to?
Option 1: A person who trains dogs
Option 2: A person who is a walking partner
Option 3: A partner at the workplace
Option 4: A trained Seeing Eye dog
Correct Answer: A trained Seeing Eye dog
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The term "canine partner" refers to a dog that has been trained to assist and guide a person with visual impairments, commonly known as a Seeing Eye dog. In the context of the passage, the author is celebrating twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: A trained Seeing Eye dog.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel, my first Seeing Eye dog, would keep me safe.
Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills, keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places, and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog by my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.
Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things, like finding a table at a restaurant finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide, who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family and, most importantly, for being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!
Question:
The biggest consolation of having a guide dog is that it will:
Option 1: be fun to walk with
Option 2: ensure utmost safety
Option 3: find a table at a restaurant
Option 4: avoid traffic snarls
Correct Answer: ensure utmost safety
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The biggest consolation of having a guide dog is the enhanced independence and mobility it provides to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. A guide dog is trained to navigate various environments, avoid obstacles, and ensure the safety of its handler.
Therefore, the correct answer is, ensure utmost safety.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (1)_____ Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin (2)____ Monday on the campus of Simon Fraser University. Fox was (3)______ undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was discovered in his right leg in 1977. It resulted in (4)_____. A bronze statue of Fox, one of many such tributes across Canada, looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's (5)_______ was held.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: fragmentation
Option 2: amputation
Option 3: vasodilation
Option 4: implantation
Correct Answer: amputation
Solution : The second option is correct.
In this context, amputation is used metaphorically. It suggests that something was removed or separated, and in this case, it refers to the removal or absence of Terry Fox, as indicated by the presence of a bronze statue erected in his honour among numerous similar tributes across Canada.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
- Fragmentation is the process of breaking or dividing something into smaller parts, or fragments.
- Vasodilation is the widening or expansion of blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow.
- Implantation is the action of placing or embedding something firmly in a particular location or context, often used in medical contexts.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "It resulted in amputation."
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
This year, I celebrated twenty-five years with a Seeing Eye dog. When I came to "The Seeing Eye' in 1983, I had no idea how much my canine partner would do for me. I can well remember walking down a country road independently, with a light step and joy in my heart, knowing that Novel- my first Seeing Eye dog- would keep me safe.
Since that glorious beginning, my dogs have seen me through two university degrees while living in four different cities in Canada and the United States. These competent and loving guides have shown me amazing skills - keeping me safe from traffic, fallen trees, new places and a host of unseen dangers. I have acquired self-confidence and a faith that anything is possible with my dog at my side. Over the years, my dogs have always been a source of pride and pleasure for me, and I brag about them to my family and friends.
Today, the way young Rambo manoeuvres me through the rush-hour traffic is wonderful. But it is all those little things like finding a table at a restaurant, finding empty cubicles at the physical therapy clinic where I work, that can mean so much more. Rambo is my sixth guide who arrived in June 2008 after Ruskin left me. He has already established himself in my heart. He is guiding me through another chapter in my life. I wish to thank all my friends at 'The Seeing Eye' for the support they have offered me over the years. I also thank them for being like family, most importantly, being there to train these furry soul-mates so well!
Question:
Which of these statements is NOT true?
Option 1: The narrator is grateful to “The Seeing Eye’ organisation.
Option 2: The narrator is visually impaired.
Option 3: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Option 4: The narrator holds two university degrees.
Correct Answer: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
Since there is no explicit mention that the narrator is undergoing physical therapy. The text indicates that the narrator works at a physical therapy clinic, mentioning finding empty cubicles there. This implies a professional connection to the clinic, but it doesn't confirm whether the narrator is a patient undergoing physical therapy.
Therefore, the correct answer would be: The narrator is undergoing physical therapy.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (1)________ Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a one-dollar commemorative circulation coin (2)______ Monday on the campus of Simon Fraser University. Fox was (3)_______ undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was discovered in his right leg in 1977. It resulted in (4)_____. A bronze statue of For, one of many such tributes across Canada, looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a short stroll from the theatre where Monday's (5)_______ was held.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: their
Option 2: a
Option 3: an
Option 4: the
Correct Answer: an
Solution : The third option is correct.
In the given sentence, the word (an) would be used as an indefinite article before the noun undergraduate student. An is an indefinite article used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound. It refers to a nonspecific or unspecified undergraduate student.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Fox was an undergraduate student and basketball player at SFU."
Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.
From January 28 to February 4, 2023, a Chinese-operated, large white high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The American and Canadian militaries asserted that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government maintained it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had been blown off course. Analysts said that the balloon's flight path and structural characteristics made it dissimilar from those which have typically been used for meteorological research. The U.S. Department of State said that the balloon was capable of locating electronic communication devices, including mobile phones and radios, and that
American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft deployed to track the balloon in the air revealed that the balloon carried antennas and other equipment "clearly for intelligence surveillance and inconsistent with the equipment on board weather balloons." The State Department said that the spy balloon was part of a global Chinese military-directed surveillance effort in which Chinese spy balloons have flown over more than 40 nations in five continents.
On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the balloon over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina, on the order of U.S. President Joe Biden. Debris from the wreckage was recovered and sent to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for analysis.
The incident increased U.S.-China tensions. The incident prompted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to delay a diplomatic visit to Beijing, which was set to be his first since 2018. It also further strained Canada-China relations, as Canada summoned the Chinese ambassador because of the violation of Canadian airspace. On February 3, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that a second Chinese balloon was passing over Latin America, which China also said belonged to it. On February 10, the Air Force shot down another aerial object over U.S. territory at the order of President Biden.
Question:
The passage is mainly about
Option 1: the strained relations between US and China
Option 2: a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories
Option 3: China's global military-directed surveillance
Option 4: Chinese balloons flying all over the world
Correct Answer: a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The passage centres around the events related to a Chinese-operated balloon observed in North American airspace, emphasising its surveillance nature and the subsequent actions taken by the U.S. Air Force. The key details involve the balloon's purpose, the reactions of the American and Canadian militaries, the shooting down of the balloon, and the impact on international relations. Therefore, the primary focus is on the Chinese spy balloon and its activities.