Directions (1-5): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate pair of words in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.
Q1. The new government has promised to ……. (1) …….. policies that will ……. (2) …….. economic growth and provide better opportunities for the country’s citizens. However, the opposition claims that these policies are ………. (3) ……. and will only benefit a small group of wealthy individuals. Despite the ……. (4) ……. between the two sides, the government is determined to ……. (5) ……. its agenda.
(a) implement
(b)revoke
(c) modify
(d) introduce
(e) reject
Q2. The new government has promised to ……. (1) …….. policies that will ……. (2) …….. economic growth and provide better opportunities for the country’s citizens. However, the opposition claims that these policies are ………. (3) ……. and will only benefit a small group of wealthy individuals. Despite the ……. (4) ……. between the two sides, the government is determined to ……. (5) ……. its agenda.
(a) hinder
(b)accelerate
(c) obstruct
(d) reduce
(e) stabilize
Q3. The new government has promised to ……. (1) …….. policies that will ……. (2) …….. economic growth and provide better opportunities for the country’s citizens. However, the opposition claims that these policies are ………. (3) ……. and will only benefit a small group of wealthy individuals. Despite the ……. (4) ……. between the two sides, the government is determined to ……. (5) ……. its agenda.
(a) biased
(b)just
(c) effective
(d) detrimental
(e) suitable
Q4. The new government has promised to ……. (1) …….. policies that will ……. (2) …….. economic growth and provide better opportunities for the country’s citizens. However, the opposition claims that these policies are ………. (3) ……. and will only benefit a small group of wealthy individuals. Despite the ……. (4) ……. between the two sides, the government is determined to ……. (5) ……. its agenda.
(a) cooperation
(b)confrontation
(c) understanding
(d) agreement
(e) negotiation
Q5. The new government has promised to ……. (1) …….. policies that will ……. (2) …….. economic growth and provide better opportunities for the country’s citizens. However, the opposition claims that these policies are ………. (3) ……. and will only benefit a small group of wealthy individuals. Despite the ……. (4) ……. between the two sides, the government is determined to ……. (5) ……. its agenda.
(a) execute
(b)abandon
(c) overlook
(d) postpone
(e) fulfill
Directions (6-10): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate pair of words in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.
Q6. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had a profound impact on the world and ……. (6) …….. the way people lived, worked, and produced goods. One of the key innovations of the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine, which was developed by James Watt in the 1770s. The steam engine enabled factories to ……. (7) …….. mass produce goods, and it also revolutionized transportation by powering steam locomotives and steamships. In addition to the steam engine, other innovations ………. (8) ……. during the Industrial Revolution included the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin. These inventions ……. (9) ……. the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative impacts, including widespread pollution, dangerous working conditions, and the displacement of workers. Despite these drawbacks, the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and ……. (10) ……. to shape the modern world, we live in today.
(a) transformed
(b) ignored
(c) repressed
(d) stabilized
(e) created
Q7. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had a profound impact on the world and ……. (6) …….. the way people lived, worked, and produced goods. One of the key innovations of the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine, which was developed by James Watt in the 1770s. The steam engine enabled factories to ……. (7) …….. mass produce goods, and it also revolutionized transportation by powering steam locomotives and steamships. In addition to the steam engine, other innovations ………. (8) ……. during the Industrial Revolution included the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin. These inventions ……. (9) ……. the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative impacts, including widespread pollution, dangerous working conditions, and the displacement of workers. Despite these drawbacks, the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and ……. (10) ……. to shape the modern world, we live in today.
(a) decrease
(b) stop
(c) struggle
(d) quickly
(e) resist
Q8. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had a profound impact on the world and ……. (6) …….. the way people lived, worked, and produced goods. One of the key innovations of the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine, which was developed by James Watt in the 1770s. The steam engine enabled factories to ……. (7) …….. mass produce goods, and it also revolutionized transportation by powering steam locomotives and steamships. In addition to the steam engine, other innovations ………. (8) ……. during the Industrial Revolution included the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin. These inventions ……. (9) ……. the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative impacts, including widespread pollution, dangerous working conditions, and the displacement of workers. Despite these drawbacks, the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and ……. (10) ……. to shape the modern world, we live in today.
(a) produced
(b) refined
(c) emerged
(d) dismantled
(e) prevented
Q9. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had a profound impact on the world and ……. (6) …….. the way people lived, worked, and produced goods. One of the key innovations of the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine, which was developed by James Watt in the 1770s. The steam engine enabled factories to ……. (7) …….. mass produce goods, and it also revolutionized transportation by powering steam locomotives and steamships. In addition to the steam engine, other innovations ………. (8) ……. during the Industrial Revolution included the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin. These inventions ……. (9) ……. the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative impacts, including widespread pollution, dangerous working conditions, and the displacement of workers. Despite these drawbacks, the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and ……. (10) ……. to shape the modern world, we live in today.
(a) hindered
(b) reduced
(c) augmented
(d) abolished
(e) ignored
Q10. The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the 18th and 19th centuries. It had a profound impact on the world and ……. (6) …….. the way people lived, worked, and produced goods. One of the key innovations of the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine, which was developed by James Watt in the 1770s. The steam engine enabled factories to ……. (7) …….. mass produce goods, and it also revolutionized transportation by powering steam locomotives and steamships. In addition to the steam engine, other innovations ………. (8) ……. during the Industrial Revolution included the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin. These inventions ……. (9) ……. the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative impacts, including widespread pollution, dangerous working conditions, and the displacement of workers. Despite these drawbacks, the Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and ……. (10) ……. to shape the modern world, we live in today.
(a) failed
(b) struggled
(c) managed
(d) helped
(e) stagnated
Directions (11-15): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate pair of words in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.
Q11. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth’s temperature has ……. (11) ……. risen in recent decades, and this is largely due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases ……. (12) ……. the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, is the main contributor to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture ……… (13) ……… are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change has already ……… (14) ……… a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ………. (15) ……… to renewable energy sources.
(a) hardly
(b) continuously
(c) occasionally
(d) irregularly
(e) predictably
Q12. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth’s temperature has ……. (11) ……. risen in recent decades, and this is largely due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases ……. (12) ……. the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, is the main contributor to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture ……… (13) ……… are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change has already ……… (14) ……… a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ………. (15) ……… to renewable energy sources.
(a) reflect
(b) absorb
(c) scatter
(d) magnify
(e) diminish
Q13. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth’s temperature has ……. (11) ……. risen in recent decades, and this is largely due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases ……. (12) ……. the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, is the main contributor to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture ……… (13) ……… are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change has already ……… (14) ……… a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ………. (15) ……… to renewable energy sources.
(a) investigation
(b) conservation
(c) cultivation
(d) irrigation
(e) regression
Q14. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth’s temperature has ……. (11) ……. risen in recent decades, and this is largely due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases ……. (12) ……. the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, is the main contributor to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture ……… (13) ……… are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change has already ……… (14) ……… a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ………. (15) ……… to renewable energy sources.
(a) decreased
(b) ignored
(c) stabilized
(d) diminished
(e) enhanced
Q15. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The Earth’s temperature has ……. (11) ……. risen in recent decades, and this is largely due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. These gases ……. (12) ……. the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, is the main contributor to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture ……… (13) ……… are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change has already ……… (14) ……… a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms. In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and ………. (15) ……… to renewable energy sources.
(a) switch
(b) progress
(c) increase
(d) conserve
(e) deteriorate
Solutions
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The word that fits best in the first blank is “implement.” This means that the government has promised to put policies into effect, which indicates that the policies have been developed and need to be carried out.
Implement – put policies into effect
Revoke – cancel or repeal policies
Modify – make changes to policies
Introduce – bring in new policies
Reject – refuse to accept policies
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. The word that fits best in the second blank is “accelerate.” This means that the policies are intended to speed up or increase economic growth, rather than hinder or reduce it.
Hinder – make it more difficult for economic growth to occur
Accelerate – speed up or increase economic growth
Obstruct – block or prevent economic growth
Reduce – lower the level of economic growth
Stabilize – keep the level of economic growth constant
S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The word that fits best in the third blank is “biased.” This means that the policies are believed to be unfairly favorable to a small group of wealthy individuals, rather than just or suitable for the wider population.
Biased – unfairly favorable to one group over another
Just – fair and reasonable
Effective – achieving the intended result
Detrimental – harmful or damaging
Suitable – appropriate or fitting for the circumstances
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The word that fits best in the fourth blank is “confrontation.” This indicates that there is a conflict or disagreement between the two sides (the government and the opposition), rather than cooperation, understanding, agreement, or negotiation.
Cooperation – working together towards a common goal
Confrontation – a conflict or disagreement between two sides
Understanding – a mutual comprehension or agreement
Agreement – a formal arrangement between two sides
Negotiation – a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. The word that fits best in the fifth blank is “fulfill.” This means that the government is determined to carry out its policies, rather than abandoning them, overlooking them, postponing them, or executing them in a perfunctory manner.
Execute – carry out in a perfunctory manner
Abandon – give up or stop pursuing
Overlook – fail to notice or consider
Postpone – delay or reschedule
Fulfill – carry out or complete as promised
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “transformed.” This means that the Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on the world and transformed the way people lived, worked, and produced goods.
Transformed- transformed: changed in form, appearance, or structure
Ignored- paid no attention or disregarded something intentionally or unintentionally
Repressed- held back, restrained, or suppressed
Stabilized- made steady or stable, balanced
Created- brought into existence or made something new
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “quickly.” This indicates the steam engine enabled factories to quickly mass produce goods.
Decrease- made smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity
Stop- brought to a halt or ceasing to function or move
Struggle- made a forceful effort to overcome something or someone
Quickly: at a fast speed, with haste or rapidity
Resist- withstood or opposed the action or effect of something
S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “emerged.” In addition to the steam engine, other innovations emerged during the Industrial Revolution, including the spinning jenny, the power loom, and the cotton gin.
Produced- brought into existence, created, or generated something
Refined- improved or developed something by making subtle changes
Emerged- came into being, appeared or became known
Dismantled- took apart, broke down or disassembled something
Prevented- stopped or hindered something from happening or progressing
S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “augmented.” These inventions augmented the efficiency and output of textile production, which was one of the largest industries at the time.
Hindered- obstructed, impeded or slowed the progress or development of something
Reduced- made something smaller or less in size, amount or intensity
Augmented- increased or improved the quality, quantity, or value of something
Abolished- officially ended or got rid of something
Ignored- paid no attention or disregarded something intentionally or unintentionally
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “helped.” The Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point in human history and helped to shape the modern world we live in today.
Failed- did not succeed or accomplish a desired goal or outcome
Struggled- made a forceful effort to overcome something or someone
Managed- handled, directed or controlled something successfully
Helped- provided assistance or support to someone or something
Stagnated- remained unchanged or inactive over time, lacking growth or progress
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “continuously.” The Earth’s temperature has continuously risen in recent decades due to the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Hardly- barely, almost not at all
Continuously- without interruption or break, in a constant or steady manner
Occasionally- happening from time to time, infrequently
Irregularly- in an unpredictable or uneven manner, not regularly or consistently
Predictably- in a way that can be foreseen or anticipated
S12. Ans. (b)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “absorb.” These gases absorb the sun’s radiation from escaping back into space, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.
Reflect- bounce off or return light, heat, or sound
Absorb- take in or soak up (energy, light, or heat)
Scatter- cause to disperse or separate in different directions
Magnify- make something appear larger or more important than it is
Diminish- make something smaller or less in size, importance, or intensity
S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “cultivation.” In addition to the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation and agriculture cultivation are also major sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
Investigation- the act or process of examining, exploring, or looking into something in detail
Conservation- the preservation or protection of something, especially the natural environment
Cultivation- the process of preparing and working on land in order to raise crops
Irrigation- the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
Regression- a return to an earlier or less developed state, a movement backward or away from progress
S14. Ans. (e)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “enhanced.” Climate change has already enhanced a range of impacts, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods, and storms.
Decreased- made smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity
Ignored- paid no attention or disregarded something intentionally or unintentionally
Stabilized- made steady or stable, balanced
Diminished- made something smaller or less in size, importance, or intensity
Enhanced- increased or intensified the quality, value, or extent of something
S15. Ans. (a)
Sol. The word that fits best in the blank is “switch.” In order to mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is essential that we reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable energy sources.
Increase- make something greater in size, amount, or degree
Progress- movement toward a goal or desired outcome, development, or improvement
Switch- change to or adopt a different mode, form, or type of something
Conserve- protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important area or thing) from harm or destruction
Deteriorate- become progressively worse or decline
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