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Comprehension involves understanding a passage, completing sentences logically, detecting grammatical or usage errors and interpreting figurative language. You need to identify the main idea, supporting details, tone, implied meaning and the relationship between clues in the passage and the answer choices.

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  • A. Is accountable to the society
  • B. Provides seeds to agricultural sector
  • C. Is the beneficiary of the industrial revolution
  • D. Has contributed to the growth of civilisation

Explanation: The paragraph highlights the positive impact of the businessman on society, stating that they have helped build great cities, provided…

Correct answer: Has contributed to the growth of civilisation
  • A. Been loaded with significance and filled with worth
  • B. Been significant with worthwhile
  • C. To be loaded with significance and filled with worth
  • D. Been actions of significance and worth

Explanation: We have to see grammatical mistakes and structure of sentence in wrong options.

Correct answer: Been significant with worthwhile
  • A. dashed
  • B. flourished
  • C. sprawled
  • D. succeeded

Explanation: The correct answer is 'sprawled' because it describes how ancient civilizations expanded and developed along riverbanks, taking advantage…

Correct answer: sprawled
  • A. Only few
  • B. Few
  • C. No much
  • D. Very few

Explanation: The correct answer is 'Few.' The sentence uses 'therefore,' indicating a consequence or result.

Correct answer: Few
  • A. motivates
  • B. mitigates
  • C. maneuvers
  • D. minces

Explanation: The sentence suggests that the Managing Director is encouraging or inspiring the staff to work hard by promising them a high salary.

Correct answer: motivates
  • A. Reluctant
  • B. Apprehensive
  • C. Pervasive
  • D. Bounced

Explanation: The word "apprehensive" means anxious or worried about something that is going to happen.

Correct answer: Apprehensive
  • A. Well
  • B. As well
  • C. Very well
  • D. So well

Explanation: The word "so" is used to intensify the adjective "well". It emphasizes that Rashid spoke exceptionally or impressively, resulting in him…

Correct answer: So well
  • A. Any
  • B. Some
  • C. Every
  • D. Many

Explanation: The word "any" is the appropriate choice because it indicates a lack of specificity or restriction.

Correct answer: Any
  • A. as good as
  • B. as long as
  • C. as much as
  • D. as soon as

Explanation: The correct answer is 'as soon as possible' because the sentence emphasizes the need for immediate medical attention due to the danger of…

Correct answer: as soon as
  • A. Your likelihood of success is significantly reduced
  • B. You could still perform exceptionally well
  • C. You should plan to prepare thoroughly next time
  • D. You will inevitably fail

Explanation: The correct answer is 'Your likelihood of success is significantly reduced.' This response acknowledges the typical outcome of not…

Correct answer: Your likelihood of success is significantly reduced
  • A. Shall you like
  • B. Should you like
  • C. Would you like
  • D. Will you like

Explanation: Would like deals with situations that are more purely hypothetical.

Correct answer: Would you like
  • A. May
  • B. Shall
  • C. Can
  • D. Would

Explanation: "Would" (d) is the correct choice because it's used to make polite offers or invitations.

Correct answer: Would
  • A. Remove
  • B. Take
  • C. Draw
  • D. Buy

Explanation: The sentence should read: "We must buy the tickets for the movie in advance." "Buy" is the correct verb to use in this context, as it…

Correct answer: Buy