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1- A
The last line of the passage states that this carved
stone would have powerful repercussions for the
study of ancient Egypt. Option (b) presents a
contradiction to the idea presented in the last line and
is negated. Option (c) shifts the discussion from the
Narmer Palette to the surviving artefacts from the Nile
valley. Option (d) shifts the focus from the effect of
this discovery to the details of the stone rather abruptly.
‘This object’ in option (a) refers to ‘this carved slab –
the Narmer Palette’ mentioned in the last line of the
passage and makes option (a) the most appropriate
choice.
2 - D
Author mentions that tragedy is a precious word and
yet we have started using it all too often. He says that
we use it to describe all kinds of fatalities and hence
the word has now lost its importance.
3- C
The paragraph describes an epic battle scene from
the movie Gladiator. It describes the two opposing
sides in the war. The first side (Romans) is described
at length. The other side (barbarians) has been
mentioned just before the Para breaks. The next line
will describe them as is done in option (c).
4 - A
BDAEC
B is the opening sentence as it introduces the topic.
The word ‘this’ in B is a demonstrative adjective and
describes the juxtaposition. D and A continue this idea
and explain by giving examples of rock and classical
music. DA forms a mandatory pair as A talks about the
condensed and elaborate meanings of classical music.
E should come immediately after DA as it talks about
both sets of values. C summaries the whole concept
and should come in the end. EC forms a mandatory
pair as both the sentences talk about commercials
depicting an idea through music.
5 - C
DCAEB
This question can be solved by options. Sentence B
cannot come before D as D introduces Plato. This
eliminates option (a) and option (d). D says that Plato
on ethical grounds rejected the Homeric myth and A
says that the chief modern challenge to myth has not
come from ethics but from science. So A should come
after D. Hence, option (c) is the correct option. It starts
with discussing the challenges to myth (in D). C carries
the idea further and states that this challenge was
above all the Stoics. A talks about the modern
challenge. So DCA are connected. E talks about the
basis of the modern challenge and B summarises the
concept.
6 - C
‘See fit’ means to consider proper, desirable, etc
(I don’t see fit to allow her to come here). ‘See about’
means to turn one’s attention to; take care of (He said
he would see about getting the license plates). ‘See
after’ means to attend to; take care of (Will you please
see after my plants while I’m away?). ‘See for’ has
been used incorrectly in option (c). ‘See out’ means to
remain with (a task, project, etc.) until its completion
(We decided to see it out, even if it meant another
year).
7 - C
Rub in’ means to constantly remind someone that he
is inferior or unfortunate etc. ‘Rub shoulders’ (with)
means to be on intimate terms with somebody. ‘Rub up
on’ means ‘revise’ for example: I need to rub up on my
Portuguese before I go to Brazil. Option (c) is incorrect.
The correct expression is ‘rub off on/onto others’ which
means to pass a quality or characteristic to people.
‘Rub it up’ means refresh ones knowledge of something.
8-C
AABA
‘Supplicating’ is the right choice. It means to talk or act
in a humble manner. ‘Quintessential’ is the right word.
It means the most typical example of something.
‘Crackle’ is the right word. It means small, sharp, sudden
and repeated noises. ‘Cackle’, on the other hand,
means a sharp broken noise like that made by a hen or
the sound of sudden sharp laughter. ‘Crammed the
streets’ is the right expression- it means filled the
streets. ‘Cramped’, on the other hand, is used as an
adjective to describe a small space like cramped
conditions, cramped rooms etc.
9 - A
ABAA
‘Assessing’ is the right word. It means to determine
the value of something. ‘Accessing’ means to
approach or enter some place. ‘Counseled’ is the right
choice. It means advised. ‘Flair’ means talent, having
the skill for something. ‘Flare’ means a sudden outburst
(as of excitement or anger), a spreading outward;
also : a place or part that spreads. ‘Chord’ is the right
choice. ‘To strike a chord’ means to say or do
something that makes people feel sympathy or
enthusiasm. ‘Cord’ means a rope or wire or cable.
10 - D
‘Exhaustive’ means comprehensive. ‘Secure’ and
‘complete’ do not fit in the context of taking printouts.
‘Manual’ means involving or using human effort and
this fits in the context of a contrast with tracking
messages on a real-time basis. The answer is option
(d).
11 - B
Constructive’ means promoting further development
or advancement. ‘Advanced’ means further along in
progress. Though ‘preliminary’ and ‘advanced’ can be
used to describe discussions, they do not fit in the
context as the rest of the sentence says that “he
remains optimistic that a positive outcome can be
achieved”. ‘Reassert’ means to state with assurance
or state strongly. The answer is option (b).
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