Given below are four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence that correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.
P. improving the quality of education
Q. requires consistent efforts from
R. teachers, parents, and policymakers
S. in modern society
The most appropriate sequence is:
Start with the subject: “improving the quality of education” (P)
Follow with the verb: “requires consistent efforts from” (Q)
Then the object: “teachers, parents, and policymakers” (R)
End with context: “in modern society” (S)
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Question ID: 11194
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
In “neither…nor”, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
Nearest subject: students (plural) → verb should be were ✔
Other options:
B) “One of the most important factors…” → subject is one → should be is, not are ❌
C) “The number…” → singular → should be has, not have ❌
D) “Each of the proposals…” → each is singular → should be was, not were ❌
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Question ID: 11193
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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
This sentence uses the correct correlative conjunction pattern for negative adverbs.
Rule for Scarcely/Hardly: When a sentence begins with "Scarcely" or "Hardly," it must be followed by inversion (verb before subject: had the train) and paired with the conjunction when.
Correct: Scarcely + had + subject + [past participle]... + when.
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Question ID: 11192
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The sudden announcement of the policy created a panic among the public.
The phrase “a panic” is incorrect here; panic is generally used as an uncountable noun.
Correct usage is “created panic” (without article).
“Among the public” is appropriate when referring to a group.
✔ Correct sentence: The sudden announcement of the policy created panic among the public.
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Question ID: 11191
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Select the correct spelling of the word meaning "Unwilling to change one's views."
The correct spelling is “intransigent”, meaning refusing to change one’s opinions or behavior.
Other options contain incorrect letter arrangements and spellings.
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Question ID: 11190
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Select the correct spelling of the word meaning "Extremely surprised or shocked."
The correct spelling is “flabbergasted”, which means extremely surprised or shocked.
Other options have spelling errors (missing or incorrect letters).
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Question ID: 11189
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Select the correctly spelled word:
The correct spelling is “pusillanimous”, meaning showing a lack of courage or determination.
Other options contain spelling errors like missing or extra letters.
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Question ID: 11188
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Which of the following determiners (bold) in the sentences are correctly matched with their type?
I. Those students performed well in the examination.- Demonstrative Determiner
II. She made several mistakes in the report. - Distributive Determiner.
III. Our college organizes science exhibitions every year. - Possessive Determiner
IV Each participant was given a participation Choose the certificate. - Distributive Determiner
Choose the correct option:
I. Those (Demonstrative): Correct. Demonstrative determiners (this, that, these, those) point to specific nouns in space or time.
II. Several (Distributive): Incorrect. "Several" is a Quantifier because it indicates an indefinite number. Distributive determiners refer to members of a group individually (each, every, either, neither).
III. Our (Possessive): Correct. Possessive determiners (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) indicate ownership or relationship.
IV. Each (Distributive): Correct. Each is a classic Distributive determiner because it refers to every individual member of a group separately.
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Question ID: 11187
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In which sentence is the determiner wrongly used?
“Much” is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., much water, much time).
“People” is a countable plural noun, so the correct determiner should be “many”.
✔ Correct form: Many people attended the seminar on environmental awareness.
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Question ID: 11186
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In recent years, psychologists have studied a pattern of behaviour called continuous partial attention. It refers to a situation where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time. Instead of focusing deeply on one activity, people keep cheeking messages, notifications, news updates, and other digital alerts. This is different from multitasking, where a person deliberately shifts from one task to another. One reason this behaviour has increased is the design of many digital platforms. Applications often send frequent notifications to attract users' attention. Although each notification seems small, repeated exposure can slowly train people to expect constant updates. As a result, some individuals may find it more difficult to concentrate on activities that require long periods of focus, such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems. However, this pattern of attention is not always harmful. In some situations, such as tracking breaking news or coordinating a large team, it can help people stay informed about several things at once. The problem arises when the same habit continues during activities that require careful thinking and sustained concentration. Because of this, researchers believe the real challenge is not the presence of technology itself, but how individuals control their attention while using it.
What is the main idea of the passage?
The passage defines continuous partial attention and explains how it works.
It discusses why it has increased (digital notifications).
It highlights both negative effects (reduced deep focus) and positive uses (staying informed).
Finally, it concludes that the key issue is how people manage their attention, not technology itself.
✔ Hence, the main idea is a balanced discussion of continuous partial attention and the need to control attention in the digital age.
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Question ID: 11185
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In recent years, psychologists have studied a pattern of behaviour called continuous partial attention. It refers to a situation where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time. Instead of focusing deeply on one activity, people keep cheeking messages, notifications, news updates, and other digital alerts. This is different from multitasking, where a person deliberately shifts from one task to another. One reason this behaviour has increased is the design of many digital platforms. Applications often send frequent notifications to attract users' attention. Although each notification seems small, repeated exposure can slowly train people to expect constant updates. As a result, some individuals may find it more difficult to concentrate on activities that require long periods of focus, such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems. However, this pattern of attention is not always harmful. In some situations, such as tracking breaking news or coordinating a large team, it can help people stay informed about several things at once. The problem arises when the same habit continues during activities that require careful thinking and sustained concentration. Because of this, researchers believe the real challenge is not the presence of technology itself, but how individuals control their attention while using it.
Which activity mentioned in the passage requires deeper concentration?
The passage clearly states that some activities require long periods of focus.
Examples given are:
Reading detailed material
Solving complex problems
These activities demand deep concentration, unlike continuous partial attention.
✔ Hence, the correct answer is reading detailed material or solving complex problems.
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Question ID: 11184
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In recent years, psychologists have studied a pattern of behaviour called continuous partial attention. It refers to a situation where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time. Instead of focusing deeply on one activity, people keep cheeking messages, notifications, news updates, and other digital alerts. This is different from multitasking, where a person deliberately shifts from one task to another. One reason this behaviour has increased is the design of many digital platforms. Applications often send frequent notifications to attract users' attention. Although each notification seems small, repeated exposure can slowly train people to expect constant updates. As a result, some individuals may find it more difficult to concentrate on activities that require long periods of focus, such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems. However, this pattern of attention is not always harmful. In some situations, such as tracking breaking news or coordinating a large team, it can help people stay informed about several things at once. The problem arises when the same habit continues during activities that require careful thinking and sustained concentration. Because of this, researchers believe the real challenge is not the presence of technology itself, but how individuals control their attention while using it.
In which situation could continuous partial attention be useful, according to the passage?
he passage mentions that continuous partial attention is not always harmful.
It can be useful when a person needs to stay informed about multiple things at the same time, such as:
Tracking breaking news
Coordinating a large team
✔ Hence, it is useful in situations requiring awareness of multiple updates simultaneously.
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Question ID: 11183
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In recent years, psychologists have studied a pattern of behaviour called continuous partial attention. It refers to a situation where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time. Instead of focusing deeply on one activity, people keep cheeking messages, notifications, news updates, and other digital alerts. This is different from multitasking, where a person deliberately shifts from one task to another. One reason this behaviour has increased is the design of many digital platforms. Applications often send frequent notifications to attract users' attention. Although each notification seems small, repeated exposure can slowly train people to expect constant updates. As a result, some individuals may find it more difficult to concentrate on activities that require long periods of focus, such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems. However, this pattern of attention is not always harmful. In some situations, such as tracking breaking news or coordinating a large team, it can help people stay informed about several things at once. The problem arises when the same habit continues during activities that require careful thinking and sustained concentration. Because of this, researchers believe the real challenge is not the presence of technology itself, but how individuals control their attention while using it.
According to the passage, why do digital platforms send frequent notifications?
The passage states that applications send frequent notifications to capture and hold users’ attention.
This design keeps users engaged and encourages them to check updates repeatedly.
✔ Hence, the purpose is to attract and maintain users’ attention.
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Question ID: 11182
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In recent years, psychologists have studied a pattern of behaviour called continuous partial attention. It refers to a situation where a person keeps their attention spread across many sources of information at the same time. Instead of focusing deeply on one activity, people keep cheeking messages, notifications, news updates, and other digital alerts. This is different from multitasking, where a person deliberately shifts from one task to another. One reason this behaviour has increased is the design of many digital platforms. Applications often send frequent notifications to attract users' attention. Although each notification seems small, repeated exposure can slowly train people to expect constant updates. As a result, some individuals may find it more difficult to concentrate on activities that require long periods of focus, such as reading detailed material or solving complex problems. However, this pattern of attention is not always harmful. In some situations, such as tracking breaking news or coordinating a large team, it can help people stay informed about several things at once. The problem arises when the same habit continues during activities that require careful thinking and sustained concentration. Because of this, researchers believe the real challenge is not the presence of technology itself, but how individuals control their attention while using it.
According to passage, What is continuous partial attention?
The passage clearly defines it as dividing attention among multiple inputs like messages, notifications, and updates.
Unlike multitasking, it is not about switching tasks deliberately, but constantly monitoring many things at once without deep focus.
✔ Hence, it means scattered attention across multiple sources simultaneously.
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Question ID: 11181
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Match the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
Column - I (Sentence) -- Column-II (Form of Verb)
1. The scientist conducted the experiment carefully. -- i. Linking Verb
2. The child slept peacefully throughout the night. -- ii. Intransitive Verb
3. The sky became cloudy in the evening. -- iii. Auxiliary Verb
4. The students have completed the assignment. -- iv. Transitive Verb
Choose the correct match:
1-iv (The scientist conducted the experiment... — Transitive Verb): The verb "conducted" requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Here, "the experiment" is the object receiving the action.
2-ii (The child slept peacefully... — Intransitive Verb): The verb "slept" does not take a direct object. "Peacefully" is an adverb describing the action, not an object receiving it.
3-i (The sky became cloudy... — Linking Verb): The verb "became" acts as a bridge, connecting the subject ("the sky") to an adjective that describes it ("cloudy"). It does not show a physical action.
4-iii (The students have completed... — Auxiliary Verb): In this sentence, "have" is a helping (auxiliary) verb used alongside the main verb "completed" to form the Present Perfect tense.
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Question ID: 11180
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Which form of verb is used in the sentence below?
After hours of experimentation, the reaction finally proceeded smoothly.
An intransitive verb does not require an object to complete its meaning.
In the sentence, “proceeded” does not take any object; it simply describes the action/state of the subject (the reaction).
Other options:
Transitive verb → needs an object ❌
Linking verb → connects subject to a complement ❌
Auxiliary verb → helping verb ❌
✔ Hence, “proceeded” is an intransitive verb
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Question ID: 11179
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As the evening progressed, the weather _____ colder.
The sentence describes a change of state (weather changing from less cold to more cold).
“Became” is an inchoative verb showing this transition.
✔ Final sentence: As the evening progressed, the weather became colder.
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Question ID: 11178
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Which of the following sentences contains an inchoative verb?
An inchoative verb expresses the beginning of a state or a change.
“Darkened” shows a change in state (the sky becoming dark) ✔
Other options:
A) writes → action, no change of state
B) knew → state of knowing
C) built → action verb
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Question ID: 11177
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Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
She divided the work ___ the team members and insisted___finishing it____the deadline.
“divided among” → used when something is shared between more than two people.
“insisted on” → correct preposition used after insist.
“before the deadline” → indicates completion earlier than a specific time.
✔ Final sentence: She divided the work among the team members and insisted on finishing it before the deadline.
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Question ID: 11176
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Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
The manager was deeply concerned____the decline in productivity and warned the staff_____the consequences of negligence.
“Concerned about” → used when expressing worry regarding something.
“Warned of” → used to indicate informing someone about possible danger or consequences.
✔ Final sentence: The manager was deeply concerned about the decline in productivity and warned the staff of the consequences of negligence.
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Question ID: 11175
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Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
She has always been keen _____ pursuing research in environmental science.
The correct phrase is “keen on”, which means very interested in something.
It is commonly followed by a noun or gerund (verb + ing), like “pursuing”.
✔ Final sentence: She has always been keen on pursuing research in environmental science.
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Question ID: 11174
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Which pair of words are antonyms of the word "Loquacious".
Loquacious means extremely talkative or tending to talk a great deal.
Taciturn: Describes a person who is reserved or says very little.
Reticent: Describes someone who does not reveal their thoughts or feelings readily; inclined to be silent.
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Question ID: 11173
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word
Whimsical
Definition: Whimsical describes something driven by impulse, playfulness, or unpredictable imagination rather than logic or reason.
Antonym: The opposite is someone or something that is grounded, logical, and realistic.
Pragmatic is the best fit because it describes a practical, "feet-on-the-ground" approach to situations, which directly contrasts with the "head-in-the-clouds" nature of being whimsical.
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Question ID: 11172
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Match the word with its synonym:
Word --- Synonym
1. Obscure --- i. calm
2. Verbose --- ii. hidden
3. Placid --- iii. wordy
4. Frugal --- iv. thrifty
Choose the correct match:
Obscure — Hidden (1-ii): Both words describe something that is not clearly seen, understood, or easily discovered.
Verbose — Wordy (2-iii): These refer to using more words than are necessary; being talkative in writing or speech.
Placid — Calm (3-i): Both terms describe a person or body of water that is peaceful, quiet, and undisturbed.
Frugal — Thrifty (4-iv): These describe someone who is economical or careful with money and resources, avoiding waste.
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Question ID: 11171
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Choose the pair of words where the first is a synonym and the second is an antonym of "egregious":
Synonym (Atrocious): Both "egregious" and "atrocious" describe something of extremely poor quality or something horrifyingly wicked.
Antonym (Excellent): Since egregious implies a high degree of "badness," the opposite is something of a high degree of "goodness" or superiority.
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Question ID: 11170
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.
____ cheetah is ____ fastest land animal and can reach _____ incredible speed
“The cheetah” → used to represent the whole species (general class).
“the fastest” → superlative degree always takes “the”.
“an incredible speed” → “incredible” starts with a vowel sound, so use “an”.
✔ Final sentence: The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can reach an incredible speed.
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Question ID: 11169
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.
He is ____ NCC cadet who dreams of becoming ___ officer in ___ Indian Army.
“NCC” is pronounced as “एन-सी-सी” (starts with a vowel sound) → use “an”.
“officer” starts with a vowel sound → use “an”.
“Indian Army” is a specific organization → use “the”.
✔ Final sentence: He is an NCC cadet who dreams of becoming an officer in the Indian Army.
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Question ID: 11168
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles.
He waited for____hour before meeting____university professor.
“hour” starts with a silent h, so it sounds like it begins with a vowel → use “an”.
“university” starts with a “yu” sound (a consonant sound), so we use “a”.
✔ Final sentence: He waited for an hour before meeting a university professor.
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Question ID: 11167
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Correct sentence:
👉 My watch is on the table.
On is used when something is placed on the surface of something.
Since the watch is resting on the surface of the table, we use on.
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Question ID: 10957
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The doctor gave me a prescription ____ my cough.
Correct sentence:
👉 The doctor gave me a prescription for my cough.
The preposition “for” is used when something is intended to treat or help with a problem or illness.
A prescription for a cough means medicine meant to treat the cough.
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