BTA Academy No-1 In Patna

SET – 5
Directions (1 – 10): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval in the Answer Sheet.
1. He climbed ___ the tree.
(a) to (b) up
(c) over (d) in
2. He doesn’t believe ___ helping others.
(a) in (b) for
(c) with (d) of
3. For a whole month they lived ___ fruit and water.
(a) with (b) on
(c) in (d) from
4. No sooner did he finish his speech ___ the audience began applauding.
(a) when (b) then
(c) than (d) while
5. He is not very _____ but he wants to marry a charming girl.
(a) cute (b) beautiful
(c) pretty (d) attractive
6. We’ve run __ sugar. Could you buy ___?
(a) down on; much more
(b) out of; some more
(c) away from; lots more
(d) off with; many more
7. People with recurrent migraine are always looking ______ a way to end their pain.
(a) for (b) into
(c) on (d) at
8. The pedestrians, who were knocked __ by a car, were admitted ___ the nearby hospital.
(a) off, in (b) down, into
(c) under, at (d) down, to
9. The nuclear scientists warn the people that a nuclear war can _____ the whole world.
(a) disable (b) obliterate
(c) dispense with (d) frighten
10. The engineer _______ the building.
(a) apprised (b) appraised
(c) calculated (d) appreciated
Directions (11 – 15): In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).
11. As it was raining, I decided to take shelter.
(a) Just it started raining
(b) Although it was raining
(c) It was raining
(d) No improvement
12. One cannot have a few doubts about safety when a spaceship takes off.
(a) any doubts
(b) some doubts
(c) lot of doubts
(d) No improvement
13. Whole India celebrated her victory at the Olympic Games.
(a) All of the
(b) The Whole of
(c) Total
(d) No improvement
14. The student performed brilliant and was admired by all.
(a) Performance brilliant
(b) performed brilliance
(c) performed brilliantly
(d) No improvement
15. What games you play besides cricket?
(a) What other games do you play beside cricket?
(b) What other games do you play besides cricket?
(c) What other games do you play aside cricket?
(d) No improvement
Directions (16 – 20): In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from error, blacken the oval corresponding to (d) in the Answer Sheet.
16. He does not write (a) / as fast as (b) / me. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
17. I will go out (a) / when you (b) / will come home. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
18. The enmity (a) / between the two families (b) / continued for several decades. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
19. Travelling by the air (a) / is much faster (b) / than travelling by train. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
20. The elephant (a) / is the stronger (b) / of all living animals. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
21. The management (a) / appreciated and encouraged the employees (b) / on their achieving of the target (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
22.The ancient Olympic games was (a) / a series of athletic competitions among representatives (b) / of various city States of Ancient Greece. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
23. It has been raining (a) / since nine o’clock (b) / this morning. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
24. The butter was put into (a) / an oven and baked (b) / at 120 degrees for 30 minutes (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
25. Face painting is (a) / a hobby popular (b) / for today’s teens. (c) / No error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
SET – 5 Answer Key:
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (a) 25. (c)
Explanation
16. ‘I’ in place of ‘me’
17. no need of ‘will’
18. No error.
19. no need of ‘the’
20. ‘strongest’ in place of ‘stronger’
21.on achieving their target should come.
22. ‘were’ in place of ‘was’
23. put ‘the ‘ before ‘butter’
24. ‘among’ in place of ‘for’
25.a

अक्सर exams में conjuction प्रयोग पर errors बनती है अत: इस रुल में हम इसी विषय पर चर्चा करेंगे।
कुछ खास conjuction pair में प्रयोग होते है और उनके साथ प्रयोग होने वाला pair निश्चित होता है-
जैसे-
Either के साथ or का प्रयोग
Neither के साथ nor का प्रयोग

Not only के साथ but also का प्रयोग

Although or though के साथ yet का प्रयोग

Both के साथ and का प्रयोग

Whether के साथ or का प्रयोग

Hardly/Scarcely के साथ when का प्रयोग

Rather and other के साथ than का प्रयोग

Lest के साथ should का प्रयोग

Such के साथ as or that का प्रयोग

Else के साथ but का प्रयोग

Abate- दूर करना
Zealot- समर्थक
Zephyr- समीर
Babble- बड़बड़ाहट
Abattoir- बूचड़खाना
Abbey- गुरुद्वारा
Yank- झटका
Raillery- मज़ाक
Fabrication- निर्माण
Backwater- अप्रवाही जल
Bald- अनलंकृत
Fable- किस्सा
Radicals- प्रजातन्त्र संबंधी
Zany- मूर्ख
Radiant- उज्ज्वल
Fabulous- आश्चर्यजनक
Rabble- भीड़-भाड़
Raconteur- बयान करनेवाला
Zap- मार डालना
Fabricate- जालसाजी करना
Rafter- मांझी
Rail- रेल की सड़क
Zeal- आवेश
Yardstick- मानदण्ड
Yacht- धुआं
Rally- बटोरना
Yap- भूंकना
Yarn- चुटकुला

vocab
Gullet- भोजन-नली
Premeditated- पहले से विचारित
Lynch- बिना वैध निर्णय के मार डालना
Essence- मूलतत्त्व
Gimmickry- दिखावटीपन
Normalcy- मामूली हालत
Spectre- पिशाच
Pretext- कपट
Voyeuristic- दृश्यरतिक(a viewer who enjoys seeing the s*x acts or s*x organs of others)
Flurry- घबराहट
Scandal- अनैतिक आचरण, शर्मनाक
Backlash- प्रतिघात
Banally- नीरस तरीके से
Tussle- हाथापाई करना
Preening- संवारना
Machismo- मर्दानगी भरा व्यवहार
Bluster- धमकी देना
Oxymorons- विरोधालंकार
Ample- पर्याप्त
Abrogate- निरस्त करना
Upsurge- उन्नति
Détente- दो देशों के संबंध सुधारना
Tinker- मरम्मत करना
Vantage- लाभप्रद अवसर
Coinage- मुद्रांकन
Stand-off - गतिरोध
Bilateral- द्विपक्षीय
Polarisation- ध्रुवीकरण
Nativist-अपने देश के हितो का सरंक्षण करने वाला
Exactitude- शुद्धता
Augury- भविष्यवाणी
Disarmament- निशःस्त्रीकरण
Rapprochement- मेल-मिलाप
Testimony- शपथ-पत्र
Irreparably- अपूरणीय
Thaw- पिघलना
Whilst- इस पर भी
Fortify- मजबूत करना
Sentence- सजा का हुक्म देना
Divestiture- भंडाफोड़

1.Lynchpin (N)-Important thing or detail.

2.Graver (Adj)-used for emphasizing how serious something is.

3.Dig Into (Phrasal Verb)-try to find something out.

4.Cumulative (Adj)-increasing by one addition after another. बढ़ता हुआ

5.Offtake (N)-the taking off or purchase of goods.

6.Pay Down (Phrasal Verb)-to reduce (a debt) by repaying in part.

7.Put The House In Order (Phrase)-to solve problems.

8.Overhaul (N)-a thorough examination or investigation.

9.Bore The Brunt (Phrase)-To suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.

10.Pile Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase in quantity.

11.Diligently (Adv)-in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort.

12.Sentinel (N)-an indicator of the presence of disease.

13.Topographies (N)-Detailed, precise description of a place or region.

14.Complacent (Adj)-satisfied with one's situation or life. आत्मतुष्ट

15.Blip (N)-an unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend.

16.Partake (V)-to become involved with or take part in something. भाग लेना

17.Wrangle (N)-a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.

18.Gauging (V)-to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions). अनुमान

19.Rhetoric (N)-the art of using speech or writing to persuade or influence. वक्रपटुता

20.Epidemiological (Adj)-relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. महामारी विज्ञान

21.Bungling (N)-the action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently. विफल

22.Disdain (V)-to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance. उपेक्षा करना

23.Denouement (N)-the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.

24.Rushed (Adj)-done or completed too hurriedly; hasty.

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1.Convened(V):-come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.संयोजित

2.In the midst of(phrase):in the middle of a place or a group of things or people

3.Spilled over(Phrasal Verb):(of a bad situation or strong emotion)reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained

4.Depleted(v):-use up the supply or resources of.कम करना

5.Vulnerable: at riks, Unsafe.

6.Precipitous(adj.):-dangerously high or steep.शीघ्र

7.Vertebrate(N):-an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

8.flora and fauna: the term flora relates to all plant life and the term fauna represents all animal life.

9.Irritants(N):-thing that is continually annoying or distracting.

10.Dispensed with(Phrasal verb):to no longer use someone or something because you no longer want or need them

11.Envisaged(v):-foresee, predict परिकल्पित

12.Indigenous(Adj.):-originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

13.Toe-to-toe(Phrase:):-(of two people) standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue.काँटे की टक्कर

14.Bonhomie(N):-cheerful friendliness; geniality.खुशमिजाजी

15.Undergird(v):-STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT

16.Disdain(तिरस्कार):-the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

17.Brawl:to quarrel or fight noisily

18.Dug One's heels(Phrase):- to refuse to alter one's course of action or opinions; to be obstinate or determined.

19.Bungling(गोलमाल करना):-making or characterized by many clumsy mistakes.

20.Stepping out of the shadow : is used to describe someone finding success apart from the success of another person.

21.Bout(N): spell, period, time

22.Prosaically(adverb):-नीरसता से, monotonously, prosaically

23.Stalwarts(दिग्गजों):-a loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.

24.Demarcated(verb):Seprate, delimit; सीमांकित

25.Mopping up(phrasal verb):-complete the military conquest of an area by capturing or killing remaining enemy troops;make an end of, account for, take care of.

26.Epitaph(स्मृति लेख):-omething by which a person, time, or event will be remembered

27.Denouement: Outcome, resut , end result

28.Resurrection: restoration, regeneration

29.Stringent(Adj):-strict, precise, and exacting.कड़ा, कठोर

30.Debilitating(Adj.):-tending to weaken something.कमजोरी लाने वाली

31.In the face of(phrase):;despite:के बावजूद

32.Recalcitrant(Adj.):-unmanageable, ungovernable, आज्ञा न माननेवाला

33.Caveats(N):-warning, caution ,admonition;चेतावनियां

34.Albeit is a conjunction that means “even though” or “although.”

35.Beleaguered(V):put in a very difficult situation.परेशान

36.Semblance(N):-appearance, show; दिखावा, झलक,अनुरूपता

37.Buoy(v):-keep (someone or something) afloat. सीमित

38.Contraction(N): shrinking, decline

39.Recalibrate(v)calibrate (something) again or differently.अंशांकित

40. Depleted(v):-use up the supply or resources of.कम करना

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1.Gear Up (Phrasal Verb)-to prepare for an activity or event.

2.Pave The Way (Phrase)-to create a situation that makes it possible or easier for something to happen. मार्ग प्रशस्त करना

3.Angst (N)-a feeling of extreme anxiety and unhappiness.

4.Bio-Bubble (N)-an environment sealed off from the outside world and accessed by a limited number of people only.

5.At Stake (Phrase)-At risk to be won or lost. खतरे में

6.Pitch-Forked (V)-to put someone suddenly into a situation for which they are not properly prepared.

7.Unflappable (Adj)-not likely to get worried, nervous, or angry even in difficult situations. आसानी से विचलित न होने वाला

8.Rankles (V)-to make someone annoyed or angry for a long time.

9.Gleaned (V)-obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty.

10.Caravan (N)-Any large group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together in single file. क़ाफ़िला

1.Remission (N)-the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. माफ़ी

2.Assassination (N)-murder of a public figure by surprise attack. हत्या

3.Clemency (N)-the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven. राज्यक्षमा

4.Tenable (Adj)-able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. तर्कसंगत

5.Ramifications (N)-a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. प्रभाव

6.Incarceration (N)-the state of being kept in confinement. कैद

7.Humanitarian (Adj)-concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. मानवतावादी

8.Hackles (N)-a feeling of anger and animosity.

9.Left No Stone Unturned (Phrase)-try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.

10.Whopping (Adj)-unusually large in size, extent, or degree.

11.Constellation (N)-a group of associated or similar people or things.

12.Triumphed (V)-to win a great victory, or to have a great success.

13.Burnish (V)-To improve or make more impressive.

14.Ruffle A Few Feathers (Phrase)-to make someone feel worried or annoyed.

15. Disengagement: the action or process of withdrawing from involvement in an activity, situation, or group.

16. Moratorium : A moratorium is a delay or suspension of an activity or a law.

17. Armoured: steel-plated, bulletproof, bombproof.

18. Patrolled: keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.

19. Artillery: a military detachment or branch of the armed forces that uses large-calibre guns.

20. hard nut to crack(phrase) :A difficult problem.

21. stand-off (Noun) : a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible.

22. predates : exist or occur at a date earlier than (something)

23. Condemnation(N):the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.तिरस्कार

24. Ostensibly(प्रकट रूप से): apparently

25.Laundered(Adj.):(of money) obtained illegally and processed secretly, typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.

26.Brush aside(Phrasal verb):to treat (something) as not important : to ignore or dismiss.

27.Relentless(adj.):persistent, continuing.

28.Grievances(N):complaint, criticism, objection.

29.Behoves(v):it is right for someone to do something.

20.Dissenters:objector, protester.

1.Insurrection (N)-a violent uprising against an authority or government. विद्रोह

2.Goading (N)-something that provokes someone to take some kind of action. उकसाना

3.Unprecedented (Adj)-never done or known before. अभूतपूर्व

4.Relentless (Adj)-continuing in a severe or extreme way.

5.Spark Off (V)-to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings. शुरू करना

6.Exacerbate (V)-make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. बढ़ाना, बिगाड़ना

7.Misdemeanours (N)-an action that is bad or wrong, but not in a serious way. अपराध

8.Eloquent (Adj)-clearly expressing or indicating something.

1.Move On (Phrasal Verb)-start doing something new or making progress.

2.Alleviating (V)-make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. कम करना

3.Turned The Corner (Phrase)-To begin to recover after a particularly difficult or troubling period.

4.Debilitating (Adj)-tending to weaken something.

5.Imperative (N)-an essential or urgent thing. अनिवार्य

6.Calibrated (Adj)-measured and careful.

7.Ramping Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase the level or amount of something sharply. बढ़ाना

8.Expedite (V)-to make something happen more quickly. शीघ्र

9.Contraction (N)-the process of becoming smaller. संकुचन

10.Onerous (Adj)-difficult to do or needing a lot of effort.

📌Direct Exam Related Word

1. Moribund – मरता हुआ
2. Regime – शासन
3. Churlish – अक्खड़
4. Hegemonic – शासक ruling or dominant in a political or social context.
5. Grave – गंभीर
6. Peril – आपदा
7. Inscrutable – रहस्यमय
8. Euphemistically – हल्के शब्द-प्रयोग के साथ
9. Chimera – कल्पना
10. Candour – स्पष्टवादिता
11. Unanimity – एकमत
12. Calamitous – आपदाग्रस्त
13. Out of the box – सबसे अलग, जरा हट के
14. Audacious – साहसी
15. Reeling – चपेट में
16. Inure- सहनशील बनाना
17. Bluster – धमकी
18. Replenish – फिर से भरना
19. Eschewing – दूर रहते हुए
20. Rein – नियंत्रण
21. Desist – रोकना
22. Besieged – घेर लिया
23. Outreach – आगे निकल जाना
24. Discrimination – भेदभाव
25. Resurgent – rising again as to new life
26. Shackles – हथकड़ी
27. Placate – तसल्ली देना
28. Disavowed – अस्वीकार करना
29. Boasted – दावा, डींग मारना
30. Dismal – निराशाजनक
31. Extortion – ज़बरदस्ती वसूली
32. Portray – चित्रित

1. Beleaguered- परेशान
2. Reiterates- बार बार दुहराना
3. Spewing- जल्दी से निकलना
4. Alacrity- तत्परता,Readiness
5. Avowed- स्वीकृत
6. Dilatory- विलम्बकारी
7. Tactic- कार्यनीति
8. Sacrilege- तोड़ना-मरोड़ना
9. Scuttling- बिगाड़ना, बरबाद करना
10. Blatant- ज़बरदस्त
11. Endorsement- पुष्टि, सबूत
12. Inclement- कठोर
13. Gusty-windy
14. Hailstorm- ओला-वृष्टि
15. Stride- प्रगति
16. Incentives- प्रोत्साहन
17. Sustainable - धारणीय, कायम रहने वाला
18. Poking-a hand gesture used to point things not to be done
19. Deplorable- दु:खद, शोचनीय
20. Demolition- तोड़फोड़
21. Intervene- हस्तक्षेप करना,interfere with
22. Eavesdropping- चोरी छुपे सुनना
23. Whistle-blower - मुखबिर
24. Flagged- झंडी से सूचित करना,point with something
25. Entrenched- आरोपित
26. Pricey- महंगा
27. Quixotic- अव्यावहारिक
28. Revitalization*-(imp)-revivification,revival,resurgence
29. Bloated- सूजा हुआ, swell
30. Cuisine- भोजन
31. Congregations- समूह एकत्रीकरण
32. Misled- गुमराह , बहकाना
33. Quashing- रद्द करना
34. Delimitation- सीमा-निर्धारण
35. Bailouts- जमानत पर छोड़ना
36. Eroding- नष्ट करना
37. Insolvency- दिवालियापनऀ, lack of financial resources
38. Scrambled- मिला देना
39. Paucity- कमी
40. Obviated- बचना
41. Alleviate- हलका कर देना
42. Inevitable- अनिवार्य
43. Coherent- स्पष्ट
44. Appalled- स्तंभित
45. Sentinel- पहरेदार, one who protects
46. Qui-vive--means quick,तेज़ऀ
47. Acquittal-justification
48. Scuttled- विफल
49. Inducements- संचार, उकसाव
50. Fathoms- गहराई नापना
51. Seditious- राजद्रोही
52. Transient- अस्थायी
53. Deliberate- विचारपूर्वक
54. Clampdown- शिकंजा कसना
55. Scarce- कम
56. Convulses- हिला देना
57. Constraint- बाध्यता
58. Benevolent- परोपकारी
59. Embarks- पोतारोहण करना
60. Staunching- रोक लगाना
61. Eminently- उत्कृष्ट रूप में
62. Callous- निर्दयी,unkind
63. Condolences- संवेदना
64. Agonising- अत्यंत दुखदायीऀ
65. Deterioration- गिरावटऀ
66. Dwindling- क्षीण होना
67. Lingers- जैसे-तैसे बिताना
68. Squalid- गंदा,muddy
69. Pockmarked- use of paved surfaces having holes or pits
70. Quiver काँपना