Test: English Mock Test - 8 - CDS MCQ

The correct answer is 'down'.

Key Points

• The above sentence is an example of a preposition.
• A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence.
• 'Cut down' means to reduce in scope or length (दायरे या लंबाई में कम करना)
  • Example - I am trying to cut down on sugar this month.
• The given sentence implies that he must reduce his expenditure.
• Thus, the appropriate preposition to be filled in the blank will be 'down'.

Hence, the correct answer is option (2).

Additional Information

• 'Cut off' means a point or level which is a designated limit of something (एक बिंदु या स्तर जो किसी चीज की निर्दिष्ट सीमा है)
  • Example - The cut-off date to register is July 2.
• 'Cut for' means to specially fitted to be something (विशेष रूप से कुछ होने के लिए फिट होना)
  • Example - He is cut for a sailor.
• 'Cut up' means very distressed (बहुत व्यथित)
  • Example - His wife's death cut him up terribly.

The correct answer is "verb"

Key Points

• Verbs are words that show an action (sing), occurrence (develop), or state of being (exist).
• Almost every sentence requires a verb.
• Look at the following examples:
  • She has broken the glass
  • Glass has been broken by her.
  • I have explained this topic with clarity.
  • The work has been completed.
• Broke is the verb for fire(noun)

Hence, the correct answer is "option 4"

The correct answer is "SQRP"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "Alexander the Great and his successors" (S), which is the main subject in the sentence.
• This subject is then followed by the main action, "spread" (Q).
• The next part of the sentence explains the location of the spread, "from Asia Minor to Egypt and the" (R)
• Finally, the sentence adds the specific location where the spread was happened, "border regions of India" (P).
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: S Alexander the Great and Q his successors spread b from Asia Minor R to Egypt and the P border regions of India.

The correct answer is "Comparative adjective"

Key Points

• A comparative adjective is an adjective used to compare two people or things.
• We use comparative adjectives to say that one person or thing demonstrates a high degree of a quality or is a better example of a quality than the other.
• Words like taller, smarter, and slower are examples of comparative adjectives.
• Look at the following examples:
  • He is taller than his brother.
  • She is smarter than Sabrina.

Hence, the correct answer is "option 1"

The correct answer is 'grab.'

Key Points

• The context of the sentence is that in the book of your life take a pen and rewrite your story instead of crying as it is much better than crying.
• According to the above-mentioned points, the most contextually to fill in the blank is the word 'grab'.
• Grab means 'to try to get or catch somebody/something (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को पकड़ने की कोशिश करना)'.
  • ​Example: When economic statistics are first published they grab headlines and put markets in a flutter.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Complete Sentence: In the book of your life too, grab a pen and rewrite because it’s better than crying about your story.

Additional Information

• Give means to let somebody have something, especially something that he/she wants or needs (किसी को कुछ देना विशेषतः जिसकी इच्‍छा या जरूरत हो).
  • Example: Recent results must give some cause for optimism to Julie.
• Offer means to ask if somebody would like something or to give somebody the chance to have something (किसी को कोई वस्‍तु पेश करना या उसे कोई वस्‍तु लेने का अवसर देना).
  • Example: Banks often offer their employees cheap mortgages.
• Develop means to grow slowly, increase, or change into something else; to make somebody/something do this (विकसित होना; विकास करना).
  • Example: The company needs to develop a stronger orientation towards marketing its products.

The correct answer is "RSQP"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "Aristotle first mentioned" (R), which is the main idea in the sentence.
• This idea is then followed by the subject of the action, "the idea of a 'mixed government'" (S).
• Next, the sentence adds another name for the government, "or hybrid government" (Q).
• The final part of the sentence explains the specific place where the idea was mentioned, "in his work Politics" (P).
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: R Aristotle first mentioned S the idea of a "mixed government" Q or hybrid government P in his work Politics.

The correct answer is "PSRQ"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "The study of the Medieval" (P), which is the main idea in the sentence.
• Next, the sentence adds to the subject, "Greek language and literature" (S).
• The next part of the sentence explains the relation of the subject to another branch, "is a branch of" (R)
• This idea is then followed by the main study, "Byzantine Studies" (Q).
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: P The study of the Medieval S Greek language and literature R is a branch of Q Byzantine Studies

The correct answer is "QSRP"

Key Points

• Sentence S1 mentions that the oil found in its natural state is called crude oil.
• Sentence Q explains that crude oil is treated in refineries, with heating being the most common form of treatment.
• Sentence S mentions that when crude oil is heated, the first vapours to rise are cooled and become the finest petrol.
• Sentence R states that the gas that comes off the oil later is condensed into paraffin.
• Sentence P mentions that crude oil is used as a fuel in heaters and lamps.
• Sentence S6 confirms that last of all, the lubricating oils of various grades are produced.
• When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about the treatment of crude oil in refineries and the various products that are produced as a result of this process.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct paragraph: S1 The oil found in natural state is called crude oil. Q It is treated in refineries, the most common form of treatment is heating. S When crude oil is heated, the first vapours to rise are cooled and become the finest petrol. ​R Gas that comes off the oil later is condensed into paraffin. P It is used as a fuel in heaters and lamps. S6 Last of all, the lubricating oils of various grades are produced.

The correct answer is "it has brought about unprecedented advances and conveniences"

Key Points

• The sentence is stating that "Technology has greatly impacted society" by bringing about unprecedented advances and conveniences.
• "It has" is the correct form of the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of bringing about advances and conveniences was completed in the past and has a connection to the present.
• "Brought" is the past participle of the verb "bring" which indicates the action has been completed.
• Option 1) "it have brought about unprecedented advances and conveniences" is incorrect because "have" is not the correct form of the verb, it should be "has" to match the subject "it" which is singular
• Option 3) "it has bring about unprecedented advances and conveniences" is incorrect because "bring" is not the correct form of the verb, it should be "brought" in past participle form.
• Option 4) "it had brought about unprecedented advances and conveniences" is incorrect because "had" is the past perfect, which indicate an action that completed before another action in the past, but the sentence is making a general statement about the impact of technology on society and there is no other past action to refer to.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Technology has greatly impacted society, it has brought about unprecedented advances and conveniences

The correct answer is "QPSR"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "quotations in spoken discourse" (Q), which is the main focus of the sentence.
• This focus is then followed by the action taking place, "are introduced" (P).
• The next part of the sentence explains the specific way of introduction, "by a verb of saying" (S).
• Finally, the sentence adds the subject of the introduction, "and a pronoun" (R).
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Q quotations in spoken P discourse are introduced S by a verb of saying R and a pronoun.

The correct answer is 'better; at least good enough to be able to get out of bed.'

Key Points

• The phrase relevant to the question sentence takes 'much + comparative form'.
• 'Feel' here is a non-action verb that describes someone's emotions/perception.
• 'Feel' falls in the class of linking verbs, and it takes adjectives after itself.

Hence, the correct sentence is 'I’ve had a full day’s rest now and I feel much better; at least good enough to be able to get out of bed.'

Additional Information

• Option 1 has the superlative form (best)of the required adjective Hence, it cannot be the correct answer.
• Option 2 has an adverb (well) in the place of the required adjective. Hence, it cannot be the correct answer.
• Option 4 has the positive form (good) of the required adjective. Hence it cannot be the correct answer.

Important Points

• Grammatically, a linking verb is a word or expression that links a subject with its predicate. (such as a form of be, become, feel, or seem) .
• Unlike normal verbs, they take adjectives instead of adverbs.

The correct answer is "QRPS"

Key Points

• Sentence S1 mentions that it is very warm and sticky today.
• Sentence Q expresses the speaker's wonder about what the weather will be like tomorrow.
• Sentence R suggests listening to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio to find out.
• Sentence P agrees with this idea and suggests it as a good idea.
• Sentence S states that the paper says it will be fair and sunny tomorrow.
• Sentence S6 notes that a good rain would cool things off a little.
• When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about the weather and the speaker's thoughts and actions regarding it.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct paragraph: S1 It is very warm and sticky today. Q I wonder what the weather is going to be like tomorrow. ​R Let's listen to the weather report for tomorrow on the radio. P That is a good idea. S The paper here says its going to be fair and sunny. S6 A good rain would cool things off a little.

The correct answer is 'clay pots.'

Key Points

• The passage mentions that "plastic containers are replacing clay and metal storage jars." This implies that clay pots were originally used and are better suited to the Indian climate.
• The passage criticizes plastic for its harmful chemicals and lack of durability, and implies clay pots do not have these disadvantages.
• The author notes that metals, though lasting, are not mentioned as a suitable replacement for plastic in the Indian climate.
• The use of clay pots aligns with the author's emphasis on using indigenous materials and local skills.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "succinct" means something that is clearly and briefly expressed, without unnecessary words. (संक्षिप्त)
  • Example: The manager gave a succinct overview of the project, covering all major points in just five minutes.
• "Brief" refers to something that is concise and to the point, similar to "succinct". (संक्षिप्त)
  • Example: The teacher gave a brief summary of the lesson before starting the new topic.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Verbose (शब्दाडंबरपूर्ण): Using or containing too many words.
  • Example: His verbose explanation made the simple concept seem complicated.
• Ambiguous (अस्पष्ट): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
  • Example: The instructions were ambiguous and caused a lot of confusion.
• Confusing (भ्रमित करने वाला): Difficult to understand; causing confusion.
  • Example: The map was so confusing that we got lost multiple times.

The correct answer is 'ourselves.'

Key Points

• The context of the sentence is that books have a lot of stories behind their pages when we read them completely by turning their pages which sometimes pulls our mind and our heart into it then we find ourselves in the story.
• According to the above-mentioned points, the most contextually and grammatically to fill in the blank is the word 'ourselves'.​
• 'Use of ourselves' is used to indicate the subject of the verb is "we" or the speaker and one or more others, and the object is the same group of people.
  • Example: We went to get ourselves something to eat.
• All the other options are eliminated because of this reason.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

Complete Sentence: We find ourselves in the story.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the use of other options:

The correct answer is 'whoever.'

Key Points

• We are referring to the readers and the roles that they can assign to books. Therefore, we need a subject pronoun to fill in the blank No. 6.

• Using "whoever" in this sentence is grammatically correct and appropriate because it functions as a subject pronoun that refers to the readers.

• "Whoever" means any person or people who are used to indicate a group of people without specifying them individually.

• Therefore, the correct option to fill in the blank No. 6 is "whoever" to refer to readers and the various roles they can assign to books.

Complete Sentence: They can be our friends, our motivators, and whoever we want.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the use of other options:

The correct answer is "PRQS"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "Cicero introduced into Latin" (P), which is the main action in the sentence.
• This action is then followed by the subject of the introduction, "the arguments of the" (R).
• The next part of the sentence explains the specific field of the subject, "chief schools of" (Q)
• Finally, the sentence adds the name of the field, "Hellenistic philosophy" (S).
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: P Cicero introduced into Latin R the arguments of the Q chief schools of S Hellenistic philosophy.

The correct answer is: 'To aim at someone.'

Key Points

• The meaning of the given idiom is:
• To draw a bead on means to aim at someone or something with the sights on a firearm. (किसी को या किसी चीज को बन्दूक से निशाना लगाना।)
  • Example: The hunter drew a bead on the rabbit.
• By the above meaning and example, we can say that 'To aim at someone' is the correct answer.

Hence option 1 is the appropriate answer.
Additional Information

• Let's learn about the origin of the given idiom:
  • The term 'to draw a bead on' dates back from about 1830, it alludes to the small knob in the foresight on a revolver or rifle. (यह शब्द लगभग 1830 का है, यह रिवॉल्वर या राइफल पर छोटे उभार को दर्शाता है।)

The correct answer is- '​Readily understood'
Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'As clear as a bell' is '​​Readily understood'.
• Let’s look at the meaning and example of the given phrasal verb:
  • As clear as a bell- "(of sound) perfectly clear".( (ध्वनि का) बिल्कुल स्पष्ट )
    • E.g. Aunt Nora's words came clear as a bell
• ​​Thus from the explanation given above, we find that the 2nd option is the correct choice.

The correct answer is "Noun"

Key Points

• The underlined word in the sentence "dichotomy" is a noun.
• Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
• In this sentence, "dichotomy" is a noun that refers to the state of being divided into two opposing parts.
• It is the sentence's subject and indicates the relationship between two ideas in contrast or opposition.

​Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Parts of speech:
  • A category to which a word is assigned in accordance with its syntactic functions.
  • In English, the main parts of speech are nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunction and interjection.
• Let's understand the definitions of parts of speech given in options with examples:

The correct answer is 'inferiority'.

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of superiority:
  • Superiority: the quality or state of being superior (श्रेष्ठ होने की अवस्था या भाव)
• Let us see the meanings of the given words:

• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'inferiority' is the most opposite in meaning to the underlined word 'superiority'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'inferiority'.

Additional Information

• Let’s see the SYNONYMS of the given options:

The correct answer is: perceptive.

Key Points

• The word "astute" means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage. (चतुर)
  • Example: His astute analysis of the market trends helped the company make a profitable decision.
• "Perceptive" refers to having or showing sensitive insight. (सूक्ष्मदर्शी)
  • Example: Her perceptive comments during the discussion were highly appreciated.

Therefore, the correct answer is: perceptive.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Foolish (मूर्ख): Lacking good sense or judgment.
  • Example: It was foolish of him to ignore the warning signs.
• Inattentive (बेपरवाह): Not paying attention to something.
  • Example: The inattentive student missed most of the lecture.
• Dull (मंदबुद्धि): Lacking interest or excitement.
  • Example: The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep.

The correct answer is 'by'.

Key Points

• The above sentence is an example of a preposition.
• A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence.
• “By” preposition is used to denote agent or doer in the sentence.
• 'By' means ‘as a means of’ something or someone. This preposition often comes in a passive sentence.
  • Example - The letter was written by him.
• The given sentence is in the passive voice and the given sentence implies that Hastings was judged as a means of the results of the policy.
• Thus, the correct preposition used is 'by'.

Hence, the correct answer is option (3).

Additional Information

• Uses of the preposition 'For'
  • For means ‘with the object or purpose of’. It indicates the suiting of purpose for something/someone.
  • Example - I will always be here for you.
• Uses of the preposition 'from'
  • From is used to talk about origins, sources, and starting points.
  • We also use from… to/till/until to describe starting and ending times.
  • Example - I borrowed a book from the library.
• Uses of the preposition 'with'
  • With means ‘accompanied by’ something or someone.
  • Example - I will always be with you.

The correct answer is 'Dr. Sylvan was praised by the local council for his interest in the Mystic Bloom.'

Key Points

• The passage explicitly describes the confrontation between Thomas and Dr. Sylvan at the local council.
• Dr. Sylvan was not praised but was instead banished for his unethical actions.
• The other statements are aligned with the information provided in the passage, whereas option 1 is directly contradicted by the events described.
• The passage states: "The Mystic Bloom was returned, and Dr. Sylvan was banished from both villages for his unethical actions."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "alleviate" means to make something less severe or more bearable. (कम करना)
  • Example: She took an aspirin to alleviate her headache.
• "Ease" means to make something less difficult or painful, similar to alleviate. (आराम देना)
  • Example: The medication helped to ease his pain.
• Hence, we can infer that the word 'alleviate' is synonymous with 'ease'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Increase (बढ़ाना): To make something larger or greater.
  • Example: The company plans to increase its workforce by 20% next year.
• Worsen (बिगड़ना): To make something worse or more severe.
  • Example: Skipping medication can worsen your condition.
• Ignore (नज़रअंदाज़ करना): To pay no attention or heed to something.
  • Example: He chose to ignore the warning signs.

The correct answer is 'The Mystic Bloom was returned, and Dr. Sylvan was banished.'

Key Points

• Thomas took the matter to the local council to seek justice.
• The council conducted weeks of debates and investigations.
• The outcome was in favor of Ellie and her father: "The Mystic Bloom was returned, and Dr. Sylvan was banished from both villages for his unethical actions."
• This resolution emphasizes the theme of integrity and the consequences of unethical behavior.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is "SPRQ"

Key Points

• The sentence starts with "Iran's Neanderthal artifacts" (S), which is the main subject in the sentence.
• This subject is then followed by the time period when these artifacts were found, "from the Middle Paleolithic" (P).
• Next, the sentence adds some additional information about the distribution of these artifacts, "have been found mainly" (R).
• The final part of the sentence explains where the artifacts were found, "in the Zagros region" (Q)
• This sequence of events makes logical sense and forms a complete and coherent sentence.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: S Iran's Neanderthal artifacts P from the Middle Paleolithic R have been found mainly Q in the Zagros region

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., Technical.

'Technical' means 'requiring complete and difficult knowledge to be understood'.

'Considerable' means 'notably large in size'.

'Skidded' means 'to slip or slide'.

'Alleged' means 'declared'.

The sentence implies that in a sport as serious and difficult as shooting, it is a challenge to stay calm under pressure.

The only option that fits the blank perfectly while making the sentence meaningful is 'technical'. The complete sentence is:

In a technical sport such as shooting, where concentration is as important as focus, it is a challenge to stay calm under pressure.

The correct answer is: 'The Nuclear supplier group are a '.

Key Points

• Using 'is' in place of 'are' to make the sentence correct.
• Simple present tense used when an action is happening right now.
• According to the subject-verb agreement, if the subject is singular then the verb will also be in the singular form.
• In the above sentence, the subject 'the nuclear supplier group' is singular. Thus, the verb 'is' will be followed.
• Thus, the correct sentence is: 'The nuclear supplier group is a control regime that seeks to prevent nuclear proliferation.'

​Additional Information

• Simple present tense used when an action is happening right now.
• Structure of simple present tense- V1 + s/es.
  • Example: He goes for a walk every morning.

The correct answer is "QPSR"

Key Points

• Sentence S1 states that in democratic countries, men are equal before the law and have a voice in deciding how they are governed.
• Sentence Q mentions that the system of sharing money, or resources, is still very unfair.
• Sentence P points out that while some people live in luxury, many do not have enough to drink and wear.
• Sentence S mentions that even in the finest cities, thousands of people live in dreadful surroundings.
• Sentence R describes the poor living conditions of some families who live in a single room and are born, live, and die there.
• Sentence S6 explains that these people live in these poor conditions not for fun, but because they are too poor to afford better living arrangements.
• When these sentences are put in this order, they form a logical paragraph about the unequal distribution of resources and the impact it has on living conditions in democratic countries.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct paragraph: S1 In democratic countries men are equal before law, and have a voice in deciding how and by whom they shall be governed. Q But with respect to the sharing of money which means the sharing of food and clothing and houses and books and so on the system is still very unfair. P While some few people live in luxury, many have not even enough to drink and wear. S Even in the finest of world's cities thousands of people live in dreadful surroundings. R There are many families of five or six persons who live in a single room; they sleep and dress and wash and eat their meals; in this same room they are born; and in this same they die. S6 And they live like this not for fun, but because they are too poor to afford another room.