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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: included
Option 2: include
Option 3: including
Option 4: includes
Correct Answer: include
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence is referring to the delegates participating in the summit. The subject is "delegates" and the verb needs to agree with this plural subject. "Include" is the correct form of the verb in the present tense that matches with the plural subject "delegates".
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Included: This is the past tense form of the verb "include." It refers to something that was previously included in the past.
Including: This is the present participle form of the verb "include". It indicates an ongoing action or inclusion.
Includes: This is the present tense form of the verb "include" used with a singular subject.
Correct answer: include.
Answer laterQuestion : 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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: ought to
Option 2: might
Option 3: used to
Option 4: dare
Correct Answer: might
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
"Might" in this context, indicates a possibility or likelihood that the Dalai Lama will not attend the event due to health issues. It suggests a potential outcome without confirming it outright.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: had
Option 2: were
Option 3: has
Option 4: was
Correct Answer: were
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence discusses invitations that were sent to various Buddhist institutions. The subject of the sentence is invitations which is a plural noun. So, the correct verb form to use with a plural subject like "invitations" is "were". It matches the subject-verb agreement in the sentence, indicating the past tense of the action of sending invitations.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: classical
Option 2: contemporary
Option 3: old
Option 4: ancient
Correct Answer: contemporary
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The sentence talks about discussing global issues through a Buddhist perspective at the international summit. "Contemporary" refers to current or modern times. In this context, it indicates that the summit will address current global issues, reflecting how Buddhism can offer insights or solutions in the present-day context.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Classical" refers to something traditional or from an earlier period, often indicating a standard of excellence or an established form.
- "Old" refers to something that has existed for a long time.
- "Ancient" refers to something very old, typically from a distant past, much earlier than the current time.
Therefore, the correct answer is contemporary.
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.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: been
Option 2: being
Option 3: be
Option 4: are
Correct Answer: being
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: In this context, "a notable exception being China" implies that China is the exception among the countries whose delegates will participate in the summit. The sentence structure suggests that the phrase "a notable exception" is followed by the reason for that exception, which is China's absence in this case.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Been" is the past participle of "be," used to indicate past existence or occurrence.
- "Be" is the base form of the verb "to be" used as an infinitive or imperative.
- "Are" is the present tense form of "be" used for plural subjects in the present tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is being.
