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Q1 · Higher Order English Application · EASY
Read the sentence carefully: "The teacher asked the students to ____ their assignments by Friday, failing which they would face consequences." Which word fits best in the blank, considering both the formal tone and the implied obligation?
Q2 · Higher Order English Application · MEDIUM
Consider this sentence: "Despite having studied diligently for months, Ravi's performance in the examination was ______." The speaker wishes to express that Ravi did not perform as well as expected, but without being harsh. Which word conveys this meaning most appropriately?
Q3 · Higher Order English Application · MEDIUM
Identify the sentence where the underlined word is used INCORRECTLY: A) The principal gave his assent to the proposal. B) The mountaineers began their ascent at dawn. C) The fragrance of flowers filled the air with a pleasant scent. D) After the debate, there was a decent among the team members.
Q4 · Higher Order English Application · HARD
Read this passage: "The committee's decision, though seemingly arbitrary, was predicated on a meticulous analysis of all available data. Their conclusions, far from being capricious, reflected months of deliberation." Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between the two sentences?
Q5 · Higher Order English Application · HARD
Which of the following options best completes the analogy? Prolific : Productive :: Verbose : _____