In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure (1)________ diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are (2)________ for a piece of bread but there are many more dying for a little love. The poverty in the West is a different kind of poverty – it is not only a poverty of (3)________ but also of (4)________. There's a hunger for affection as there is a hunger for God.

1)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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A)

physical

B)

stubborn

C)

masculine

D)

radical

2)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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A)

dying

B)

disregarding

C)

neglecting

D)

ignoring

3)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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A)

profusion

B)

lavishness

C)

abundance

D)

loneliness

4)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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A)

covetous

B)

educate

C)

spirituality

D)

materialistic

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.Climate change (1)_____ an imminent threat to our planet, demanding urgent global action. The rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and unsustainable practices contribute to extreme weather events, rising sea levels and disruptions in ecosystems. To (2)________ these effects, a collaborative international effort is essential. Nations (3)________ commit to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources and implementing sustainable practices. Cooperation on technological advancements and sharing resources will foster a collective resilience against the impacts of climate change. The urgency of this issue calls for a united front, where governments, businesses and individuals work together to create a sustainable and resilient future for the (4)________ to come.

5)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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A)

poses

B)

will be posing

C)

posed

D)

will pose

6)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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A)

inflate

B)

widen

C)

mitigate

D)

maximise

7)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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A)

might

B)

would

C)

could

D)

must

8)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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A)

businessmen

B)

poor people

C)

backward nations

D)

generations

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.The French Revolution is a revolutionary movement that occurred in France between 1787 and 1799 and reached to its (1)______ in 1789. This revolution had many causes but the most important of all was (2)______ of bourgeoisie, who were merchants, manufacturers and professionals. The peasants, many of them landowners, wanted to get rid of the practices of absolute monarchy and feudalism. Another factor was an increase in population due to decreased mortality rates. It was followed by economic predicament and minor revolts were common. This led to a clarion call for social reforms. Intellectuals like Rene Descartes wrote about new things about political, social and economic matters. A fundamental political and societal change was to occur. The French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.

9)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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A)

joy

B)

hankering

C)

killing

D)

sorrow

10)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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A)

fall

B)

middle

C)

pinnacle

D)

foundation