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.
Answer laterQuestion : 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:
- Told implies giving information or instructions to someone directly.
- Ordered means commanding or instructing someone with authority.
- Muted means silenced or made quieter.
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 : 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.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Neglect: Neglect means to fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
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Rush: This is not appropriate in the context because it suggests the opposite of being patient.
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Force: "Force" implies coercion or doing something against your will.
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 4.
Option 1: society
Option 2: politics
Option 3: education
Option 4: economy
Correct Answer: education
Solution : The third option is correct.
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.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Politics refers to the activities associated with governance, such as decision-making within governments.
- Society refers to a group of individuals who live together in a community or a specific geographic area.
- Economy means the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a region or country.
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 –
- Sky represents Earth
- Earth represents Water
- Water represents Air
- Air represents Light
- Light represents Sound
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.
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.
Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions, or even music, all aspects play a (1)____ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2)____ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3)____ from. It gives me the sense of being whole and, at the same time, makes me feel (4)____ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5)_____ to call it.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: drawn
Option 2: originated
Option 3: imagined
Option 4: managed
Correct Answer: originated
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Originated is the most suitable option here, as it directly relates to understanding the place or point of origin of one's family, contributing to a sense of cultural identity and belonging.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Drawn means to have pulled or attracted something towards oneself.
- Imagined means to have created something in one's mind that might not necessarily have a basis in reality.
- Managed means to have controlled or handled something.
Therefore, the correct answer is originated.
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 1.
Option 1: set in
Option 2: set out
Option 3: set off
Option 4: set aside
Correct Answer: set out
Solution : The second option is correct.
Set out means to begin a journey or start on a course of action, which fits well in the context of introducing or initiating a project like the "Sesame Street" spinoff. In this case, it refers to the commencement of the first Russian-language educational TV aimed at preschoolers.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Set in means to arrive or become established, often used for something that becomes firmly established.
- Set off means to start a journey or trigger something.
- Set aside means to reserve or allocate something for a specific purpose.
Therefore, the correct answer is set out.
