English Test - 4

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. A cruel boy killed the bird.

Explanation: The given sentence is written in passive voice and 'simple past tense' is used here.(दिया गया एक sentence, passive voice है और यह simple past tense में लिखा गया है।)

The construction of the given sentence:

• In the active voice the agent will become the subject(subject¹). The subject of the passive voice will become the object of the active voice.(active voice में agent subject (subject 1) बन जाएगा। passive voice का subject active voice का विषय बन जाएगा।)

The construction of the active voice:

Hence, option 2) is the answer.

Important Points

The rules of conversion of voice:

• Identify the subject, the verb and the object: S+V+O. (विषय, क्रिया और वस्तु को पहचानें: S+V+O)
• The subject of the active voice becomes the object of the passive voice and the object of the active voice becomes the subject of the passive voice.(active voice का विषय passive voice का subject बन जाता है और active voice का विषय passive voice का subject बन जाता है।)
• Put the suitable helping verb or auxiliary verb.(उपयुक्त helping verb या auxiliary verb डालें।)
• Change the verb into past participle of the verb.(क्रिया को क्रिया के past participle में बदलें।)
• Add the preposition by before the agent.(agent से पहले preposition जोड़ें।)
• The manner of the tense remains unchanged when we convert the sentence.(जब हम sentence को convert करते हैं तो tense का manner अपरिवर्तित रहता है।)
• Example:
  • Active voice: Lila wrote a story. (Subject)+(verb)+(object)
  • Passive voice: A story was written by Lila.(Object)+(auxiliary verb)+(past participle)+(by subject).

The correct answer is "but".

Key Points

• Conjunction- It is a word used for joining other sentences or phrases.
• 'And', 'but', 'or' are conjunctions.
• 'But' - It is used to give an idea that contrasts with or is different from what is said.
• Example: I want to gift her flowers but she doesn't like pink roses.

Additional Information

• 'And' - It means in addition to; also.
  • Example: Muskan and Sumeet are life partners.
• 'Which' - It is used in questions where there are a number of people, or what to choose from.
  • Example: Which color do you like?
• 'That' - It is used to mention the things/person which is not near to a person who is talking.
  • Example: I like that house.

The correct answer is - 'certainly differs from you'.

Key Points

• Replace 'Certainly differs from you' in place of 'Certainly differs with you'.
• "Differs from" is used to highlight differences between two things, indicating that they are not the same.
  • Example: "His opinion differs from hers on many issues."
• "Differs with," although less common, can be used to express disagreement with someone.
  • Example: "She differs with her colleague about the project's direction."
• In general usage, "differs from" is preferred for clarity and correctness when comparing differences, whereas "differs with" is used less frequently and primarily to denote disagreement.

​Hence the correct sentence is - Harish's opinion certainly differs from you in this case.

The correct answer is judgement.

Key Points

• The correct spelling is J-U-D-G-E-M-E-N-T.
• Judgement - the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
  • ex. an error of judgement​

Hence, the correct answer is 'judgement.'

The correct answer is 'straightforward.'

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of Crooked:
  • Crooked: dishonest. (बेईमान।).
    • Example: He is a crooked police officer.
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Polite: having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. (ऐसा व्यवहार करना या दिखाना जो अन्य लोगों के प्रति सम्मानजनक और विचारशील हो।)
  • Generous: showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. (कड़ाई से आवश्यक या अपेक्षित से कुछ अधिक, विशेष रूप से धन देने की तत्परता दिखाना।)
  • Straightforward: uncomplicated and easy to do or understand, honest. (सरल और करने या समझने में आसान, ईमानदार।)
  • Happy: feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. (खुशी या संतोष महसूस करना या दिखाना।)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'straightforward' is the opposite of the meaning of the underlined word 'crooked'.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'straightforward.'

Additional Information

• Let us see the synonyms of the given options:

The correct answer is 'Inscribed.’

Key Points

• In the passage, "etched" refers to names being permanently marked on tablets.
• A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
• "Inscribed" means to write, carve or mark something in a lasting manner, which closely matches the action described by "etched".
• The process of etching or inscribing involves creating enduring marks, indicating a permanent record or memorialization of the names.
• Using "inscribed" in this context emphasizes the durability and permanence of the commemoration method for the fallen soldiers.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Blurred (option 1) suggests a lack of clarity, opposite to the precision in etching.
• Erased (option 3) and Forgotten (option 4) suggest removal or loss of information, contrary to the permanence indicated by "etched".

The correct answer is 'Subordinate.’

Key Points

• The word "supreme" in the context refers to the highest in rank or authority.
• An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning.
• "Subordinate" means lower in rank or position, which is the opposite of being the highest or supreme.
• "Supreme" indicates the topmost level of honor. "Subordinate" directly contrasts this by implying a lower level of importance or position.
• This selection aligns with understanding the word "supreme" as implying the peak or utmost level, making "subordinate," which denotes a position below the highest, its antonym.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Inferior (option 2) could seem like an antonym but it generally refers to quality rather than rank or hierarchy.
• Paramount (option 3) and Ultimate (option 4) are actually synonyms or related terms further emphasizing the highest or utmost significance or importance.

The correct answer is 'Over 29,000 soldiers are commemorated at the National War Memorial, making it one of India's most significant memorials.’

Key Points

• The passage indicates that the National War Memorial commemorates over 26,000 soldiers through more than 29,000 tablets, affirming the memorial's significant status among India's commemorative landmarks, aligning with option 2 as true.
• The importance and reverence attached to this memorial are due to its role in remembering the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives across various conflicts since India's independence in 1947, which further supports option 2.
• Understanding that memorials serve as tangible reminders of the nation's history and the personal sacrifices made for freedom and security enhances the significance stated in option 2.
• This acknowledgment helps ensure that the collective memory of these sacrifices continues to inspire future generations, aligning with the description of the memorial’s importance.
• The wide-ranging commemoration, including soldiers from multiple significant conflicts post-independence, underlines the memorial's role as a national site of tribute and reflection.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option (1) is incorrect since the passage mentions awards including the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), indicating acknowledgment.
• Option (3) falsely claims the Indo-China conflict of 1962 is excluded; it's explicitly included as per the passage.
• Option (4) misstates India’s highest wartime gallantry medal, which is correctly identified as the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) in the passage, not the Shaurya Chakra (SC).

The correct answer is 'The Kargil War is not represented among the conflicts commemorated at the National War Memorial.’

Key Points

• The passage explicitly acknowledges the inclusion of the Kargil War in 1999 among the conflicts for which soldiers are commemorated at the National War Memorial, making option 2 untrue.
• Highlighting the significance of remembering the country's history through the sacrifices of soldiers post-independence, including various wars such as the Indo-China conflict and Indo-Pak Wars along with the Kargil War.
• The emphasis on education about the cost of freedom and the importance of valor and sacrifice contributes to understanding why option 2 is a misrepresentation of the facts presented.
• The passage indicates there are 29,000 tablets with more than 26,000 names, indicating that not every tablet may correspond to a unique soldier's name, which could include names from the Kargil War.
• Option 2 directly contradicts information given about the wars commemorated, specifically mentioning the Kargil War as represented at the memorial.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option (1) is somewhat misleading; while over 29,000 tablets exist, the passage specifies that they bear the names of more than 26,000 soldiers.
• Option (3) is true as the teacher talks about the continuation of conflicts post-independence, leading to sacrifices.
• Option (4) could be misleading regarding "every tablet" signifying a distinct name, but it does not contain a false statement like option (2).

The correct answer is 'The National War Memorial commemorates soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in wars post-independence, including the Kargil War.’

Key Points

• The passage mentions that the National War Memorial honors soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in various wars, including the Indo-China conflict of 1962, the Indo-Pak Wars in 1965 & 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999, confirming option 3 as true.
• The memorial's significance lies in remembering and appreciating the cost of freedom and the sacrifices made by soldiers post-independence, which aligns with the focus on wars specific to India's history after 1947.
• The inclusion of the Kargil War, among others, emphasizes the comprehensive representation of India's military engagements post-independence.
• The detail that over 26,000 names of fallen soldiers are etched on 29,000 tablets underscores the vast number of individuals commemorated, which is part of the information provided supporting option 3.
• The context that these fallen heroes fought for India and their names are inscribed to honor their sacrifices enhances the importance of the memorial as a site of national remembrance.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Option (1) is incorrect because the memorial also commemorates soldiers from other conflicts, not just the Indo-Pak Wars.
• Option (2) misstates the number of names; it's mentioned that more than 26,000 names are etched on the tablets, not exactly 29,000.
• Option (4) is false; the Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry medal, not awarded for peacetime acts.