Q. Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase Bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses meaning of the Idiom / Phrase.
The passage was so difficult that i could not comprehend it in the first reading.

  • (A) As difficult that
  • (B) So difficult as
  • (C) As difficult as
  • (D) No correction required
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (D) No correction required
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (D) No correction required

The sentence:

"The passage was so difficult that I could not comprehend it in the first reading."

is grammatically correct.

  • So ... that is the correct structure:
    • The passage was so difficult that I could not comprehend it.

โŒ As difficult that โ€“ Incorrect
โŒ So difficult as โ€“ Incorrect in this context
โŒ As difficult as โ€“ Used for comparison, e.g., This passage is as difficult as that one.

โœ… Correct Option: (D) No correction required.

Q. She is (a)/ the taller (b)/ of the two women. (c)/ No error (d).

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

Sentence:

She is the taller of the two women.

This sentence is actually grammatically correct. When comparing two people or things, we use the comparative degree:

  • Correct: She is the taller of the two women. โœ”๏ธ
  • Incorrect: She is the tallest of the two women. โŒ

Therefore, there is no error in the sentence.

If this question is from an exam and expects one of the options (a, b, c, d), then the answer key is likely incorrect.

โœ… Correct choice: (C) d โ€” No error.

Q. Unit of current

  • (A) Ampere
  • (B) Weber
  • (C) Volt
  • (D) Voltperm2

Q. Choose the antonyms :
Admire

  • (A) Praise
  • (B) Help
  • (C) Criticize
  • (D) Abuse
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Criticize

Q. Choose the antonyms : Arrive

  • (A) Come
  • (B) Depart
  • (C) Reach
  • (D) Leave
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Depart

Q. Choose the synonyms: Envious

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

โœ… Answer: (C) Jealous

Envious means feeling jealousy or wishing to have what someone else possesses.

  • Bitter โŒ โ€“ Feeling resentment or anger.
  • Angry โŒ โ€“ Feeling rage or displeasure.
  • Jealous โœ… โ€“ Feeling envy toward someone.
  • Resentful โŒ โ€“ Feeling bitterness because of unfair treatment.

Easy Trick

Envious = Jealous

Example:

  • She was envious of her friend's success.
  • She was jealous of her friend's success.

โœ… Correct Option: (C) Jealous.

Q. Choose the synonyms: Capacity

  • (A) Ability
  • (B) Physical power
  • (C) Energy
  • (D) Power to achieve
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Ability
Explanation:

โœ… Answer: (A) Ability

Capacity means the ability or capability to do something.

  • Ability โœ… โ€“ Correct synonym.
  • Physical power โŒ โ€“ Refers only to bodily strength.
  • Energy โŒ โ€“ Means vigor or force.
  • Power to achieve โŒ โ€“ Related in meaning, but not the closest synonym.

Examples

  • She has the capacity to lead the team.
  • She has the ability to lead the team.

โœ… Correct Option: (A) Ability.

Q. Noun of the given verb is: Save

  • (A) Safe
  • (B) Safely
  • (C) Safety
  • (D) Saved
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Safety

Q. Find the error part : Every day we hear about (a)/ senior citizens being robbed (b)/ and even kill in cold blood.(c)/ No error (d)

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

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

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