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Exercise:

Section 1

Section 2

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Section 4

Direction to solve :
 Select the correct word/words from the choices that complete the given sentence as your answer. Please note that more than once choice may fit in to make syntactically correct sentence but select the choice that is logical in the context of the sentence.

01. _________________________has not been able to control the violence at the border of the country. 
A. The governmental principles B. The military force sent by the central government
C. Even when the nation Prime Minister. D. So much so, because he

Answer and Explanation

Answer: The military force sent by the central government

Explanation:
Some agency has not been able to control violence. This simple fact is best stated by option (2). “ The military force ______has not been able to control the violence at _____” 

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02. The truck hit twenty people who were_________
A. in the middle of a voyage B. available at that point of time
C. crossing the road at the zebra crossing D. spending their time leisurely
E. dining in a restaurant

Answer and Explanation

Answer: crossing the road at the zebra crossing

Explanation:
The truck hit twenty people who were The words' who were' talk of the twenty people who were doing,
something when the truck hit them. They were crossing the road is more logical than any other options. Hence,
the answer is Choice (3).

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03. The hike in the price of pulses and rice, has caused _____________
A. great anxiety and much worry for the poor B. a jolt to the political situation of the country
C. damage to the crops this year D. a hitch among the farmers
E. recession in the country

Answer and Explanation

Answer: great anxiety and much worry for the poor

Explanation:
A price hike can cause worry for the poor.

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04. It is a fact that petroleum resources will soon start dwindling because 
A. Of the rapid increase of deforestation B. the rate of population growth is quite high
C. they are non-renewable D. the automobiles are consuming more and more fuel 
E. of the rapid increase in the number of vehicles

Answer and Explanation

Answer: they are non-renewable

Explanation:
Option 1 and 2 can be eliminated straightaway as deforestation or population growth have no relation with the dwindling petroleum resources. Option (4) and 3 could be likely options because it seems correct to assume that since automobiles' are increasing rapidly and are consuming more and more petrol there would be a shortage. However, option 3 is the best fit as it clearly states that petroleum resources cannot be replenished. This adequately explains why petroleum resources will start dwindling.

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05. Due to a technical snag which was undetected,' the plane.
A. was hijacked by suspected militants B. ran out of fuel
C. was forced to land at an unscheduled destination D. sought assistance from the control tower
E. could not accommodate many passengers

Answer and Explanation

Answer: was forced to land at an unscheduled destination

Explanation:
Option 1 gives the impression that a technical snag could lead to a hijack. Option 2 seems to say that because of a technical snag the plane ran out of fuel. Option 3 is the right answer. Option 4 is also absurd because for a technical snag a plane is not likely to seek assistance from the control tower. Option 5 is completely irrelevant 

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06. He looked at me because whatever I explained sounded like Greek and Latin to him.
A. with a blank expression B. with a look of disgust
C. coaxingly D. pleadingly
E. mischievously

Answer and Explanation

Answer: with a blank expression

Explanation:
We use the phrase 'Greek and Latin' to imply that nothing is being understood by a person who finds the ' conversation Greek and Latin. Such a person will look at someone with a blank expression. Hence, choice (1) is the answer. 

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07. As the poverty stricken villagers are compelled to sell their babies, when they are unable to fend for them, there is no use in the government acting as the custodian of morals and ethics
A. when it cannot provide basic 'amenities for the poor B. when It is unable to curb terrorism
C. when it is unable to control the sky rocketing price D. when it is not able to provide enough security to women
E. when it is not able to allocate sufficient funds to safeguard the health of women and children

Answer and Explanation

Answer: when it cannot provide basic 'amenities for the poor

Explanation:
Here the issue is not terrorism, high prices security to women or safeguarding the health of women and children. It is poverty. Choice (1) is therefore, the correct answer. 

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08. Atmospheric pollution which is a bane for the modem man, ____________________________
A. is an integral part of today's life B. has been a controversial issue
C. cannot be curbed unless the Pollution Control Board enforces anti pollution laws stringently D. is not found in rural areas
E. has to be endured with equanimity

Answer and Explanation

Answer: cannot be curbed unless the Pollution Control Board enforces anti pollution laws stringently

Explanation:
Options 1, 2, 4 and 5 can be eliminated straightaway. Pollution can be curbed only if the anti - pollution laws are enforced stringently. 

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