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Which word best completes the phrase about the singularity that contained all matter and energy?
Which option best fills in the blank regarding the evidence for the Big Bang theory?
Identify the word that is incorrectly spelled.
Select the option that correctly uses a phrasal verb to complete the sentence about Prateek.
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Choose the synonym that best replaces the word 'ascend' in the sentence about power.
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What is the most appropriate antonym for the word 'vehement'?
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What best explains the ongoing research in relation to the Big Bang theory?
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Identify the primary type of evidence supporting the Big Bang theory.
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What word best fills in blank number 2 in the passage about Indian nationalism?
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Which option most appropriately fills in blank number 5 in the passage about Paul and Aunt Jenny?
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What is the likely meaning of the word 'occult' as used in the sentence about the stone?
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Which option reflects the main strategy used by early nationalists in the passage on Indian nationalism?
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What emotion is suggested by Paul's feeling of discomfort during his interaction with Aunt Jenny?
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In the context of Indian nationalism, what does the term 'mechanism' likely refer to?
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What does the interaction between Paul and Aunt Jenny reveal about her character?
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What is the purpose of the political and economic program developed by early nationalists?
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What is the antonym of the word 'cold' as used to describe Mr. Stein?
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Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'Mrs. Meera and family / received his letter / a week ago.'
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Identify the segment with a grammatical error in 'It is difficult to live in / the societal expectations / when one has / fewer resources.'
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What is the correct substitute for 'could have proved' in 'This newly arisen evidence could have proved to finally put the culprit behind bars'?
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Which idiom best fills the blank in 'The two brothers ___________ when their father died'?
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What is the best substitute for 'the place of the endangered species' in 'The novel highlights the place of the endangered species in the rainforest'?
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Which option is a synonym of 'assimilated'?
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Which option best describes the state of being 'charitable'?
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What is the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3?
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What is the most appropriate antonym for 'explicit' in the context of the sentence?
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What event is described related to President Ronald Reagan?
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In the passage, what feeling is referred to as 'déjà-vu'?
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Which president's assassination is compared to that of Ronald Reagan in the passage?
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What action did the Secret Service Agents take when Reagan was shot?
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What was the outcome for President Kennedy after he was shot?
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What theme is suggested by the narrative in the passage?
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Which option can appropriately replace the underlined segment in the sentence: 'I ask you try call him tomorrow.'?
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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'I am hearing that the heat wave is going to be worse this year.'
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Choose the best option to fill in the blank: 'These health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been ______ to antioxidants.'
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Which option best fills in the blank: 'The latter comes out on ______, according to Vinson.'?
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Select the best substitute for the underlined segment in the sentence: 'The meeting closed with a vote of thanks.'
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Identify the phrase that can replace the underlined segment: 'Vihaan is clumsy at dancing.'
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Choose the best word to fill in the blank: 'Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks ______.'
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Which option correctly fills the blank: 'Coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and ______.'
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Study Notes
Antonyms and Synonyms
- Synthesized: the antonym of "synthesized" is analyzed, meaning to break down something into its constituent parts.
- Clement: The antonym of "cold and hard" is Clement, meaning merciful and compassionate.
- Occult: The antonym of "occult" is intelligible, meaning something that is understood or comprehensible.
- Vehement: The antonym of "Vehement" is mild, meaning gentle or not forceful.
- Explicit: The antonym of "explicit" is ambiguous, meaning open to more than one interpretation.
Understanding Grammar
- The sentence with the error: In the sentence "Mrs.Meera and family / received his letter / a week ago," the error lies in the pronoun used (his letter). It should be "her letter" since Mrs. Meera is referred to.
- Sentence with a grammatical error: In the sentence "It is difficult to live in / the societal expectations / when one has / fewer resources," the error is located in part B (the societal expectations), as it is grammatically incorrect.
Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
- Fell out: The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank is "fell out", meaning to have a disagreement or argument.
- Chickened out: The correct phrasal verb to replace "blacked out" is "chickened out", meaning to lose courage or withdraw from a challenge.
Correcting Sentence Structure
- Replace underlined segment: The correct replacement for "This newly arisen evidence could have proved to finally put the culprit behind bars" is "could have been proven" (C).
- Replace underlined segment: The correct replacement for "The novel highlights the place of the endangered species in the rainforest" is "plight" (A).
- Replace underlined segment: The correct replacement for "Professor Singh is not in the office today.I ask you try call him tomorrow" is "suggest you try calling" (C).
Comprehension: Fill in the Blanks
- Passage 1: The correct word to fill in blank number 2 is "shallow" because the passage contrasts the early nationalists' approach with appeals based on "profound" or "deep" sentiments.
- Passage 2: The correct word to fill in blank number 5 is "searched", as it logically connects with the preceding sentence and emphasizes Aunt Jenny's intent to analyze Paul.
- Passage 3: The correct word to fill in blank number 3 is "wealth", as it emphasizes the abundance of the available evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory.
- Passage 4: The correct word to fill in blank number 2 is "attributed" because the sentence discusses how health benefits are linked to antioxidants.
- Passage 5: The correct word to fill in blank number 3 is "utilized" or "absorbed" because the sentence describes how the body processes antioxidants.
- Passage 6: The correct word to fill in blank number 5 is "top", as it logically contrasts with the previous statement about dates having the highest antioxidants per serving.
- Passage 7: The correct word to fill in blank number 1 is "Numerous" because the sentence discusses the various health benefits associated with antioxidants.
Spelling and Word Use
- Incorrectly spelt word: The incorrectly spelled word is "Innoculate", the correct spelling is "Inoculate".
Miscellaneous
- Incorrectly used phrasal verb: The incorrect phrasal verb in the sentence is "blacked out." The sentence should read: "Prateek was planning to ask Shreya for a favor. But he could not muster up the courage. So, he chickened out."
- Synonym: The most appropriate synonym to replace "ascend to power" is "climb".
- Replace underlined segment: The correct replacement for "The meeting closed with a vote of thanks" is "concluded".
- Antonym: The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word in the sentence: "No one trusts her as her reasons are always explicit" is ambiguous.
- Replace underlined segment: The correct replacement for "Vihaan is clumsy at dancing" is "lacks skill" or "is not skilled".
- Comprehension (Passage 8): The correct word to fill in blank number 3 is "rooted", as it emphasizes that the early nationalists firmly established their ideals in a hard-headed analysis.
- Comprehension (Passage 9): The correct word to fill in blank number 2 is "flash" because it describes the sudden and widespread awareness of the news.
- Comprehension (Passage 9): The correct word to fill in blank number 3 is "hustled" because it describes the quick action of the Secret Service agents.
- Comprehension (Passage 9): The correct word to fill in blank number 4 is "Shots" because it refers to the gunshots that were fired.
- Comprehension (Passage 9): The correct word to fill in blank number 5 is "pronounced" because it describes the official declaration of death.
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Test your knowledge on antonyms and synonyms while also tackling some grammatical concepts. This quiz includes specific examples to help you understand the relationship between words and correct usage in sentences. Enhance your vocabulary and grammar skills through engaging questions.
