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Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. allowed

  2. derived

  3. mixed

  4. blocked

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cherry would appear black if red color from the spectrum is denied or blocked.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It was a bright Sunday morning. Mrs. Milky, the cow was invited Mr. Humpy
Statement II: the camel, for lunch. When the doorbell blow, she opened the door, and
Statement III: there was Mr. Humpy all dressed up in they Sunday clothes. They greeted
Statement IV: each other _________ .                                                                      

  1. sounded

  2. rang

  3. alarmed

  4. went

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word used for doorbell is rang.

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. did catch

  2. can catch

  3. do catch

  4. might catch

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is a conditional sentence, where the subsequent (will be mild) is in future tense. Hence, the conditional will be in the simple present tense.

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. concealing

  2. spreading

  3. having

  4. hiding

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

On outer appearance, cherry has or shows red color.

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. took

  2. must took

  3. may take

  4. should take

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The statement is an advisory. There is no permission or compulsion involved.

Which of the following options best corrects / completes statement IV?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Pets are playful lovable, and tame animals.
Statement II: We take care of all them needs.
Statement III: They return love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly.
Statement IV: Dogs, __________.                                                             

  1. of course, top the list of favourites as pets.

  2. of course top the list of favourites as pets!

  3. of course, top the list, of favourites, as pets.

  4. of course, top the list of favourites, as pets?

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(1) The only option that takes care of the punctuation correctly. There is a pause after of course, hence the comma.

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. also with

  2. coupled with

  3. should also

  4. must have

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Coupled with' here means 'in addition to' and that is the meaning which is intended.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of ‘becoze’?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. becoz

  2. beacose

  3. because

  4. beacaus

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(3) The correct spellings are 'because'.

Which of the following could replace 'need' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. want

  2. request

  3. require

  4. desire

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Need is related to requirement, something that cannot be done without. So the correct answer is 'require'.

Which of the following could replace 'drive out' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. drink

  2. eject

  3. expel

  4. vomit

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Driving out' is a forceful action and the only word that matches this description is 'expel'.

Which of the following could replace 'mixes' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. fixes

  2. covers

  3. combines

  4. reacts

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Combine' is a synonym of mix. Therefore, combines can replace mixes as used in the passage.

Which of the following options best corrects / completes statement II?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Pets are playful lovable, and tame animals.
Statement II: We take care of all them needs.
Statement III: They return love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly.
Statement IV: Dogs, __________.                                                             

  1. those

  2. its

  3. theirs

  4. their

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Their' is used to represent a belongingness or association with people or things. Since here we are talking about the pet's needs, therefore 'their' will  be used.

Which of the following could replace 'taking in' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. admitting

  2. letting out

  3. absorbing

  4. getting in

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here 'taking in' is being mentioned with regard to air and gases. Therefore, we can replace 'taking in' by 'absorbing' i.e. aborbing air and water.

Which of the following could replace 'stuff' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. somewhat

  2. also

  3. meanwhile

  4. however

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here the similarity between gases and steam is being depicted. Therefore, somewhat is used which means that gases are a little similar to or like steam.

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement I?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Pets are playful lovable, and tame animals.
Statement II: We take care of all them needs.
Statement III: They return love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly.
Statement IV: Dogs, __________.                                                             

  1. ‘Lovable’ should not be followed by a comma.

  2. Comma is required after ‘playful’.

  3. Apostrophe is required after ‘animals’.

  4. ‘Lovable’ should be kept in inverted commas.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(1) A comma is used to separate words with a series of three or more. Since, here we have a series of three, therefore, a comma will be used after playful.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It was a bright Sunday morning. Mrs. Milky, the cow was invited Mr. Humpy
Statement II: the camel, for lunch. When the doorbell blow, she opened the door, and
Statement III: there was Mr. Humpy all dressed up in they Sunday clothes. They greeted
Statement IV: each other _________ .                                                                      

  1. is invited

  2. have invited

  3. has invited

  4. had invited

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Was invited' would mean that she were to visit Mr. Humpy. However, here she had invited Mr Humpy.

Which of the following is similar in meaning to ‘flowing’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. pouring

  2. fixed

  3. shaking

  4. frozen

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Pouring’ means ‘to flow’. Therefore, the correct answer is ‘pouring’.

Which of the following could replace 'clock of life' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

All life forms need (1) air and water. They are very important for living things. We can feel air all around us, but we cannot see or hold it. That's becoze (2) air is made up of gases. Gases are stuff (3) like steam, but they are so light that you cannot see or touch them. Some gases mixed in air are very important for life. We also find them in water when air mixes (4) with water. That happens whenever air touches water. Living things get these gases by taking in (5) either air or water. They drive out (6) harmful gases and things from their bodies with the air or water they pass out. The air and water flowing (7) in and out of living things keep the clock of life (8) ticking inside them.

  1. death knell

  2. heart beat

  3. time bomb

  4. life span

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here the heartbeat is being referred to as 'clock of life' i.e the air and water flowing in and out of living things keeps the heart beating.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Pets are playful lovable, and tame animals.
Statement II: We take care of all them needs.
Statement III: They return love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly.
Statement IV: Dogs, __________.                                                             

  1. up turn

  2. in turn

  3. turn up

  4. turn in

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) 'In turn' refers to something happening in a series as a result of something that happened immediately before this action. In this case, 'we take care of their needs' is the first action and the action that follows in the series as a result of this is 'they love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly'.

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. laid up

  2. lay down

  3. laid off

  4. lay back

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laid up is a phrasal use that means 'laid in bed'.

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It was a bright Sunday morning. Mrs. Milky, the cow was invited Mr. Humpy
Statement II: the camel, for lunch. When the doorbell blow, she opened the door, and
Statement III: there was Mr. Humpy all dressed up in they Sunday clothes. They greeted
Statement IV: each other _________ .                                                                      

  1. her

  2. his

  3. theirs

  4. your

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

(2) A male is being referred to and to depict any belongingness we use 'his'. As in this case his sunday clothes are being talked about.

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. jumbled

  2. untidy

  3. balanced

  4. chaotic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mix is not untidy, jumbled or chaotic.

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. main

  2. remaining

  3. only

  4. permanent

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are some main colors from which other colors can be derived.

Which of the following options best corrects / completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It was a bright Sunday morning. Mrs. Milky, the cow was invited Mr. Humpy
Statement II: the camel, for lunch. When the doorbell blow, she opened the door, and
Statement III: there was Mr. Humpy all dressed up in they Sunday clothes. They greeted
Statement IV: each other _________ .                                                                      

  1. and started fighting

  2. and sat down for a chat

  3. but went away without talking

  4. and danced till dawn

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mr Humpy was invited for lunch. Therefore, the most likely possibility is that they sat down for a chat.

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