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Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Words convey meaning because they are used in human activities in different forms. Different words may (1) ______ the same thing in different languages, and this is what is referred to as 'family resemblance'. In other words, languages help us (2) ______ reality and then communicate it to others. There are tens and thousands of languages in the world, and all of them help us (3) ______ express ourselves, which in turn gives meaning to our lives. One's mother tongue is (4) ______ for one's literary growth, but if you want to communicate to a wider audience, then you will (5) ______ to reach out to the target audience in a language they understand.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: commend
Option 2: depend
Option 3: comprehend
Option 4: amend
Correct Answer: comprehend
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The sentence suggests that languages help us understand reality and then communicate it to others.
The term that fits appropriately in this context is comprehend, as it means to grasp or understand something. The sentence implies that languages help us comprehend reality and convey that understanding to others.
Therefore, the correct answer is comprehend.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)__________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)__________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)__________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)_________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number. 5
Option 1: told
Option 2: ordered
Option 3: said
Option 4: muted
Correct Answer: said
Solution : The third option is correct.
Said is the best fit here because it indicates the act of speaking, which is what Elena Lenskaya did during the 1992 U.S. congressional hearing. It's a neutral term that accurately represents the action of speaking.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is said.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, planes get going is coded as pn Im pg, hard work get is coded as kt rk Im, and hard is you is coded as ab rk fg. What can be the code for work in that language?
Option 1: kn
Option 2: Im
Option 3: pg
Option 4: kt
Correct Answer: kt
Solution : Given: 1. planes get going⇒pn Im pg 2. hard work get⇒kt rk Im 3. hard is you⇒ab rk fg
By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, get is a common word and Im is a common code. In sentences 2 and 3, hard is a common word and rk is a common code. The remaining words and codes in sentence 1 are planes and going, and pn and pg. In sentence 2 are work and kt. In sentence 3 are is and you, and ab and fg.
So, work will be coded as kt. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, time has come is coded as et im ak; come with money is coded as nd ak co and money has power is coded as fu et nd. (All the codes are two-letter codes only.) How will with power be coded in that language?
Option 1: et mp
Option 2: td fu
Option 3: co fu
Option 4: co mp
Correct Answer: co fu
Solution : Given: 1. time has come ⇒ et im ak 2. come with money ⇒ nd ak co 3. money has power ⇒ fu et nd
By comparing all the three coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, come and ak are common. In sentences 2 and 3, money and nd are common. In sentences 1 and 3, has and et are common. The remaining words and code in sentence 1 are time and im; in sentence 2 are with and co; in sentence 3 are power and fu. Finally, come ⇒ ak; money ⇒ nd; has ⇒ et; time ⇒ im; with ⇒ co; power ⇒ fu
So, with power will be coded as co fu. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Sports Authority of India, the apex body for sports promotion, was set up in the year_______.
Option 1: 1990
Option 2: 1961
Option 3: 1984
Option 4: 1982
Correct Answer: 1984
Solution : The correct option is 1984.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was founded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. It was established as a registered society on January 25, 1984, through the Department of Sports. SAI is responsible for developing sports and games in India, and it plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent across various disciplines.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1)_______. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2)________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3)________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4)______. and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5)_______ and can be a fun experience.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Option 1: give
Option 2: neglect
Option 3: rush
Option 4: force
Correct Answer: give
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
To give yourself time means to allow yourself the necessary time and patience for progress. This fits the context, as it suggests being patient and not rushing in the process of learning a new language.
Neglect: Neglect means to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
Rush: This is not appropriate in the context because it suggests the opposite of being patient.
Force: "Force" implies coercion or doing something against your will.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)__________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)__________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)__________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)__________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: society
Option 2: politics
Option 3: education
Option 4: economy
Correct Answer: education
In the context provided, the quote is discussing the need for reform. Elena Lenskaya's statement suggests that if they don't reform their education, they can't expect broader societal change.
Therefore, the correct answer is education.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, if sky is known as earth, earth is known as water, water is known as air, air is known as light, and light is known as sound, then what is it that humans breathe in?
Option 1: Air
Option 2: Earth
Option 3: Light
Option 4: Water
Correct Answer: Light
Solution : Given: Here, as per the given instructions –
Humans breathe in air, and air is known as light. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, here we go is coded as asa te du and we can go is coded as du mu asa. What is the code for the word here?
Option 1: mu
Option 2: asa
Option 3: du
Option 4: te
Correct Answer: te
Solution : Given: 1. here we go ⇒ asa te du 2. we can go ⇒ du mu asa
By comparing all the above-coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, we and go are common words, and asa and du are common codes. The remaining word and the code in sentence 1 are here and te.
So, here will be coded as te. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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