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1-A
The sentence is talking about a person. The sentence also
highlights a contrast by using “either…or”. This means the
first sentence would use a word that indicates ‘everyone has
opinions about Rahul’. Options (a) and (d) provide the first
words that might fit in. The second blank would be the deciding
factor. Since the first word displays a positive emotion, the
second blank would give it a contrast in the form of a negative
emotion. ‘Consternation’, which means a state of paralyzing
dismay, would not fit in here. ‘Antipathy’, which clearly conveys
a negative emotion, would be the best fit.
2- B
‘Irreconcilable’ differences is most appropriate in the context.
Also ‘irretrievably’ and ‘irreconcilable’ go well with the tone of
the sentence. Essential/contradictory/opposite differences do
not create the necessary emphasis.
3 - B
There is no need for a contrast between the two parts of the
statement as the tone of the statement is positive. In fact the
second part of the sentence seems to complement the first.
Hence ‘reigning and manager’ – which is complementary and
positive is the appropriate choice.
4 - C
The term “Stage moms” refers to parents who live vicariously
or moms who manage their children’s business, since the
passage ends with a mention of something ‘comical’, option 3
is the most amusing. Moreover, option (c) also validates the
statement made in the second last line of the argument.
5 - B
Option (b) talks of a relevant contrast and is in line with the
theme of the paragraph. The other options are again on the
tragic side and do not present an idea in contrast to tragedy
6 - C
In A, ‘equipments’ is incorrect. It should be equipment because
it is used without an ‘s’ in the singular as well as the plural
form. In C, it will not be ‘who is ..’ but it should be ‘who are ..’
In D, ‘smaller …’ should be preceded by ‘a’ because an article
is required here; and ‘a’ is the correct article because the
sentence talks about any ‘smaller, all- professional army ...’
7 - D
8 - C
D necessarily follows A as it talks about taking it forward, B
discusses the problem which was pertaining to the carriage,
E elaborates the plan of action and C concludes the chain of
thought.
9 - A
E stems out from the opening generalized statement about
Vedic hymns, EC form a mandatory pair taking a cue from the
phrase “on the other hand”, D talks about the praises being
showered on various deities, B is the logical conclusion.
10- C
D essentially follows A as it explains how managers manage
by ‘walking about’, C takes it forward, E & B further explain
the scenario of the 1950s. Hence DCEB becomes the correct
sequence.
11- CThe central theme of the paragraph revolves around the
initiative taken by a British school teacher to abandon the
word “failure” from being used in classrooms as it creates
negative vibes among the innocent minds of school children.
Therefore, the starting link should be a sentence which
introduces the new step taken by the British teacher. Hence
the first sentence starting the paragraph should be sentence
E. Obviously the next sentence following it should be a
sentence which describes the teacher’s name and the details
of the initiative or motion taken by her. So the sentence following
E should be sentence B. Hence there is an evident EB link.
Sentence C should definitely follow sentence B because of
the use of the word “motion” in C which refers to the initiative
taken by Beattie in sentence B. Similarly there is also a direct
link between sentences C and D which is clear by the usage
of the word “agreement” in sentence D. Finally the conclusion
that failure lowers the confidence and self-esteem of school
children is stated in sentence A. Hence, the correct answer
has to be option (c).
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