Q. Find the error part- Madhu lived in Mumbai (a)/ since 1970 to 1985, (b)/ but is now living in Chennai. (c)/ No error (d)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (B)

Sentence:

Madhu lived in Mumbai since 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.

โŒ Error: "since 1970 to 1985"

Reason:

  • Since is used with a starting point and usually with the Present Perfect Tense.
    • Example: He has lived here since 1970.
  • When both starting and ending years are given, use from ... to ....

โœ… Correct sentence:

Madhu lived in Mumbai from 1970 to 1985, but is now living in Chennai.

Therefore, the error is in part (b).

โœ… Correct Option: (B) B

Exam Tip

  • Since + starting point โ†’ since 2010
  • From + starting point + to + ending point โ†’ from 1970 to 1985

Q. Fill in the blank : Eight cylinder engines are…………………..that use great amount of petrol.

  • (A) Instrument
  • (B) Apparatus
  • (C) Devices
  • (D) Conveyance
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Devices
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (C) Devices

Sentence:

Eight cylinder engines are devices that use a great amount of petrol.

Meaning of the options:

  • Instrument โŒ โ€“ A tool used for delicate or scientific work.
  • Apparatus โŒ โ€“ A set of equipment used for a particular purpose.
  • Devices โœ… โ€“ Machines or mechanical objects designed for a specific function.
  • Conveyance โŒ โ€“ A means of transport.

Since an engine is a machine designed to perform a specific function, "devices" fits best.

โœ… Correct Option: (C) Devices.

Q. Choose synonym for the : PRAGMATIC

  • (A) Theoretical
  • (B) Practical
  • (C) Realistic
  • (D) Simple
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Practical
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (B) Practical

Pragmatic means practical, sensible, and based on real-life experience rather than theories.

  • Theoretical โŒ โ€“ Opposite of pragmatic.
  • Practical โœ… โ€“ Best synonym.
  • Realistic โœ”๏ธ Similar in meaning, but not as exact as practical.
  • Simple โŒ โ€“ Means easy or uncomplicated.

Easy Trick

PRAGMATIC = PRACTICAL

Example:

  • She has a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
  • She has a practical approach to solving problems.

โœ… Correct Option: (B) Practical.

Q. Choose idioms and phrases for : Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians

  • (A) An anti-national meeting
  • (B) A top Level meeting
  • (C) A proud gathering
  • (D) An inefficient situation
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (D) An inefficient situation

Q. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • (A) Jupiter
  • (B) Earth
  • (C) Saturn
  • (D) Mars
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. It is a gas giant with a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined, but slightly less than one-thousandth the mass of the Sun.

Q. Identify the synonym of the given word.
ADMONISH

  • (A) Threaten
  • (B) Appeal
  • (C) Support
  • (D) Praise
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Threaten
Explanation:

ADMONISH means to warn, advise strongly, or reprimand gently for a fault.

  • (A) Threaten โŒ โ€“ Means to intimidate or give a threat; not the exact meaning.
  • (B) Appeal โŒ
  • (C) Support โŒ
  • (D) Praise โŒ

? The best synonym of Admonish is Warn or Reprimand, but it is not given in the options.

If you must choose from the given options, (A) Threaten is the closest and is often taken as the expected exam answer, though it is not an exact synonym.

โœ… Expected Answer: (A) Threaten
โœ… Exact Synonym: Warn / Reprimand

Q. Identify the incorrect part.
The Indian force (a)/ drove away (b)/ the Chinese. (c)/ No error (d)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) A
Explanation:

Force is a collective noun so it would be forces

Q. One who looks at the bright sides of life / things

  • (A) Theist
  • (B) Optimist
  • (C) Pessimist
  • (D) Opaque
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Optimist

Q. Choose the opposite of the word: SLUGGARD

  • (A) Achiever
  • (B) Dormant
  • (C) Torpid
  • (D) Paralyzed
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Achiever
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (A) Achiever

Sluggard means a lazy, idle, or inactive person.

Opposite (Antonym):

  • Achiever โœ… โ€“ A hardworking and successful person.
  • Dormant โŒ โ€“ Inactive; similar in meaning to sluggard.
  • Torpid โŒ โ€“ Sluggish or lethargic.
  • Paralyzed โŒ โ€“ Unable to move.

Easy Trick

SLUGGARD = Lazy person
Opposite = Achiever / Hardworking person

โœ… Correct Option: (A) Achiever.

Q. Alleviate : Aggravate : : Elastic :

  • (A) Flexible
  • (B) Strong
  • (C) Rigid
  • (D) Bright
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Rigid
Explanation:

The relation is Antonyms (Opposites):

  • Alleviate โ†’ make less severe
  • Aggravate โ†’ make more severe

Similarly,

  • Elastic โ†’ flexible or stretchable
  • Rigid / Inelastic โ†’ stiff, not stretchable

โœ… Answer: Rigid (or Inelastic, if given in the options).

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