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1- B
Option (a) is incorrect because the paragraph pertains to the
evolution and impact of “offshore” capitalism whereas this
option refers to how things were before the onset of this
new order. Option (b) is the best choice because the author
mentions the factors that enabled the evolution of ‘offshore’
capitalism - offshore tax benefits and financialising of everyday
assets -which led to a major impact on world economies. This
‘offshore wizardry’ had its impact on world economies. From
discussing the evolution of ‘offshore’ capitalism, the paragraph
moves onto its impact on the world. Option (c) is incorrect
because, it goes away from the subject: it does not seem to
be a factor that enabled the evolution of offshore capitalism.
Option (d) refers to the final effect of ‘offshore’ capitalism
whereas the paragraph is still explaining how ‘offshore’
capitalism evolved and shaped the markets and economies.
Hence, this statement does not fit in the given context.
2- B
Option (a) is incorrect because the paragraph discusses the
inability of the modern industrial society to remove genderbased
inequality and then moves onto discuss the inability of
the legal system. This option deals with the inability of the
industrial setup whereas the paragraph has already moved
onto the next point. Hence, it is incorrect. Option (b) is the
best choice because it strictly pertains to ‘equality’ within the
purview of the legal system and how the law is unable to
translate ‘legal provisions’ regarding equality into action. Note
the keywords - ‘legal provisions’ and ‘equality on paper’ given
in the last line of the paragraph. Option (c) does not fit in this
context because it refers to what is needed (a complete
revolution in thinking) in society today whereas the paragraph
refers to the inability of the industrial system and the legal
system in altering gender-based inequalities in society. Option
(d) does not fit because it has been already established in the
paragraph that women have been proving their worth in society
by doing the same work that men do. This statement pertains
to the undying spirit of women whereas the paragraph has
moved onto discuss the inability of the legal system.
3- A
Option (a) is the best choice because there is no grammatical
error in the given sentence. Option (b) is incorrect because
there is a subject -verb agreement error. ‘The closing of illegal
shops….’ is singular, so ‘requires’ is appropriate here. In the
sentence the relative pronoun ‘who’ should be used for
persons and not ‘which’. Option (c) uses the future continuous
tense; however, the sentence establishes that these illegal
shops and buildings have already been built. So, the action
has completed in the past. Therefore, the use of future
continuous tense is inappropriate. Option (d) contains a
subject-verb agreement error, ‘requires’ should be used here.
Also, it uses the future perfect continuous tense which is
inappropriate in this case. This suggests that the builders
have not yet constructed these illegal shops but, the
construction will be in progress and will end in the future.
4 - D
Option (a) is incorrect because an incorrect tense is used
here. The word ‘comes’ should be ‘came’ because the
sentence refers to events in the past. Option (b) uses the
past tense correctly in the first part of the sentence but then
uses present perfect continuous ‘has been working’ instead
of the past perfect continuous tense ‘had already started’.
Option (c) is incorrect because the first part of the sentence
uses the past tense but the second part ‘comes’ uses the
present tense. Option (d) is the best choice because it uses
the past tense appropriately.
5 - C
The paragraph refers to the nature, types and targets of old
joke tales. ‘A’ refers to certain characteristics that were mocked
in these jokes. E follows as it narrows down to focusing on
one type of jokes - stupidity. Then, D is an example of the
types of jokes in Estonia. Also the keywords mentioned in E
‘different regions’ leads to the example of Estonia in D. DCB
becomes a mandatory sequence since these three pertain
specifically to Estonia and the paragraph moves (from general
nature and types of jokes) to specific ‘targets’ of these jokes
like Foreigners. The pronoun ‘their’ used in B refers to the
‘foreigners’ given in C.
6 -D
The paragraph studies laughter both as a communicative factor
and as a stylistic device in narratives. It deals with laughter
as an expression of emotions in narratives. A is a conclusive
opinion about laughter which can be understood in many
ways and may not always function as a reaction to humour.
This idea is carried forward in C which is obvious as it uses
the pronoun ‘it’ for laughter. B explains how narrators can
underline their perspective by using various tools of language.
D suggests how this perspective can be studied. The pronoun
this’ is used for ‘the standpoint’. Also, humour, irony etc
mentioned in D connects with the tools - direct comments etc
mentioned in B. E concludes the paragraph (note the keyword
-thus) by referring to the important role of laughter in narration.
7- B
Note that the paragraph moves from research in ‘conflict
settings’ to ‘training’ for research. A introduces the importance
of health research in conflict settings. E follows as it explains
what is meant by ‘conflict settings’ and why is it difficult to
conduct research in such settings. D refers to those who
conduct research and what they should reflect upon before
starting this process. The keyword ‘conflict settings’ mentioned
in E connects with ‘such settings’ in D. C follows D as it
explains how the quality of such research can be improved.
The keyword ‘training’ makes CB a mandatory pair. While C
explains the need for training in a broader use, B explains
how exactly that can be used to further the cause of health
research in conflict settings.
8 - D
The relationship between ‘Vicissitude’ and ‘Stagnation’ is of
antonyms. One of the meanings of ‘Vicissitude’ is the quality
or state of being changeable; mutability. Similarly, ‘diffidence’
which means unassertiveness is an antonym of
‘assertiveness’. ‘Vexation’ means an act of harassing or
vexing. ‘Chagrin’ means disquietude or distress of mind caused
by humiliation, disappointment or failure. ‘Mortification’ is a
sense of humiliation and shame caused by something that
wounds one’s pride or self-respect. Mortification’ also stands
for the cause of such humiliation or shame. ‘Naivete’ is a naive
remark or action. ‘Ingenue’ is a naive girl or a young woman. It
also stands for the stage role of an ingenue or an actress
playing such a role
9 - B
Option (a) is unworthy of being chosen, as the idiomatic
expression “like something the cat dragged in” means to look
very shabby, worn, exhausted, or abused. Option (c) is also
ineligible, as the idiomatic expression “ like a cat on a hot tin
roof” is to be nervous and unable to keep still. Option (d) is
also inept to be chosen, as if someone is “like a bump on a log”
he/she is completely inert and does not react in a useful or
helpful way to the activities happening around him/her. Only
option (b) is in line with the purport of the given sentence(s).
“like the cat who swallowed the canary” means displaying
a self-satisfied grin. It is used to talk about a person who
appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing
something mischievous, prohibited, or private. The phrases “I
won him” and “gloating over...” convey that the lady discussed
in above question had just had a great success. She appears
smug and very satisfied while concealing something private
or somewhat unacceptable.
10 - D
Option (a) may look close but it is not a sure-fire solution to the
question and is rather a bit unverifiable opinion which cannot
be the logical extension of the given paragraph. We do not
have any data given in the paragraph to substantiate the
certainty claimed by option (a) that the oceans are not at all a
source but only a sink of carbon from the atmosphere. The
recent CO2 increase in the atmosphere could be due to human
activities or oceans or any other untouched reason like fossil
fuel burning and deforestation. The question, “Where could
such a huge amount have come from?” remains unanswered
in the given text although the paragraph moves on the subject
of discussion: the repercussions of the carbon spike.
Moreover in option (a) and the paragraph itself, we see that
the fact that oceans are acting sinks of carbon does not
negate or eliminate the possibility that they cannot be the
source of the same. Option (b) talks about oceans and does
not pair with the last line of the paragraph and goes adrift
from the course of discussion. Option (c) is negated as although
it elaborates on the environmental change caused by industrial
revolution and Anthropocene, but fails to further the discussion
on the repercussions of the carbon spike. As the last line of
the given paragraph talks about the “long tail” of the
Anthropocene and option (d) elaborates the same, it can be
easily glued to the paragraph. Hence, option (d) is the obvious
continuation of the given text.
11- A
Only pair A exhibits synonymous relation ‘Turpitude’ means
inherent baseness. ‘Depravity’ means a corrupt act or practice.
B fails to have such a relationship. ‘Sentience’ refers to a
feeling or sensation as distinguished from perception and
thought. ‘Cognizance’ means knowledge or awareness.
12 - C
Both the pairs demonstrate a synonymous relationship. ‘Stolid’
means having or expressing little or no sensibility. ‘Phlegmatic’
means having or showing a slow and stolid temperament.
‘Heretical’ refers to something or someone characterized by
departure from accepted beliefs or standards : unorthodox.
13- D
None of the pairs have a synonymous relationship. ‘Arch’
means principal or chief. It also stands for mischevious or
saucy. ‘Arcane’ means difficult to understand. ‘Eclectic’ means
selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines,
methods, or styles or something composed of element drawn
from various sources. ‘Esoteric’ means designed for or
understood by the specially initiated alone.
14- B
‘Titillate’ is to excite pleasurably. ‘Titivate’ is to make smart or
spruce. ‘Sarcastic’ implies an intentional inflicting of pain by
deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. ‘Sardonic’ is a synonym of
sarcastic; ‘sardonic’ means derisively mocking or disdainfully
or skeptically humorous.
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