Pariksha Saathiअंग्रेज़ी (English)
क्लोज़ टेस्ट: उत्तर सहित अभ्यास प्रश्न
क्लोज़ टेस्ट पर उत्तर सहित 11 अभ्यास प्रश्न; ज़्यादातर के साथ व्याख्या या पूरा हल भी है। उत्तर खोलने से पहले हर प्रश्न खुद हल करें।
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Q.1
Fill in the blanks: Many startups fail within the first few years because they (1)___ underestimate the time needed to achieve profitability. Investors, (2)___, continue to fund promising ideas despite this high failure rate.
(1) (A) usual (B) usually (C) use (D) using
(2) (A) therefore (B) however (C) for example (D) likewise
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) B usually, (2) B however
हल:
- (1): यह खाली जगह क्रिया "underestimate" को संशोधित करती है, जिसे क्रिया-विशेषण "usually" चाहिए, विशेषण "usual" नहीं।
- (2): अनुच्छेद स्टार्टअप्स के असफल होने से निवेशकों द्वारा फिर भी निधि देते रहने की ओर बदलता है — एक विरोधाभास, तो "however"।
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Q.2
Fill in the blanks: The ancient city was built along a river that (1)___ fresh water and enabled trade with neighbouring regions. Archaeologists believe the settlement (2)___ abandoned after the river changed its course.
(1) (A) provide (B) provides (C) provided (D) providing
(2) (A) was (B) is (C) were (D) are
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) C provided, (2) A was
हल:
- (1): अनुच्छेद एक ऐतिहासिक स्थिति का वर्णन कर रहा है ("was built"); उस समय नदी की भूमिका बताने वाले उपवाक्य को मेल खाता भूतकाल चाहिए, "provided"।
- (2): कर्ता "the settlement" एकवचन है, और passive एक भूतकालीन घटना का वर्णन करता है, तो "was" फिट बैठता है — वर्तमान काल "is" नहीं।
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Q.3
Fill in the blanks: The human brain uses (1)___ twenty percent of the body’s total energy, even though it makes up only about two percent of body weight. This is largely (2)___ neurons require a constant supply of glucose and oxygen to function properly. (3)___ we are resting or asleep, this energy demand does not pause.
(1) (A) near (B) nearly (C) nearer (D) nearest
(2) (A) because of (B) because (C) due to (D) owing
(3) (A) Despite (B) Although (C) Because (D) Unless
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) B nearly, (2) B because, (3) B Although
हल:
- (1): यह खाली जगह अनुमानित संख्या "twenty percent" को संशोधित करती है, जिसे क्रिया-विशेषण "nearly" चाहिए, विशेषण "near" नहीं।
- (2): इसके बाद एक पूरा उपवाक्य आता है ("neurons require…"), जिसे "because" चाहिए — "because of", "due to" और "owing" सभी को एक पूरे उपवाक्य के बजाय एक संज्ञा-वाक्यांश चाहिए।
- (3): इसके बाद एक पूरा उपवाक्य आता है ("we are resting or asleep") जो एक रियायत व्यक्त करता है, जिसे "Although" चाहिए — "Despite" को एक पूरे उपवाक्य के बजाय एक संज्ञा-वाक्यांश ("Despite resting") चाहिए।
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Q.4
Fill in the blanks: Reading regularly (1)___ vocabulary and improves concentration. Many students, (2)___, find it hard to make time for books because of their busy schedules. Experts suggest setting aside just twenty minutes a day (3)___ build the habit gradually.
(1) (A) improve (B) improves (C) improving (D) improved
(2) (A) therefore (B) for example (C) however (D) moreover
(3) (A) to (B) for (C) at (D) in
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) B improves, (2) C however, (3) A to
हल:
- (1): कर्ता "Reading regularly" एकवचन है, तो क्रिया एकवचन होनी चाहिए — "improves", "improve" नहीं।
- (2): अनुच्छेद पढ़ने के फायदों से विद्यार्थियों के पढ़ना कठिन पाने की ओर बदलता है — एक विरोधाभास, तो "however" फिट बैठता है, "therefore" या "moreover" जैसा जारी रखने वाला शब्द नहीं।
- (3): "Setting aside time TO build a habit" मानक infinitive-of-purpose संरचना है।
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Q.5
Fill in the blanks: Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular (1)___ it is renewable and produces no harmful emissions. (2)___, the initial cost of installing solar panels remains high for many households. Governments in several countries (3)___ now offering subsidies to make the switch more affordable.
(1) (A) because (B) although (C) unless (D) despite
(2) (A) Similarly (B) However (C) Therefore (D) For instance
(3) (A) is (B) was (C) are (D) has
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) A because, (2) B However, (3) C are
हल:
- (1): यह खंड सौर ऊर्जा के लोकप्रिय होने का एक कारण देता है (नवीकरणीय, कोई हानिकारक उत्सर्जन नहीं), तो "because" फिट बैठता है।
- (2): अनुच्छेद सौर ऊर्जा के फायदों से एक कमी (उच्च लागत) की ओर बदलता है — एक विरोधाभास, तो "However"।
- (3): कर्ता "Governments… in several countries" बहुवचन है, तो क्रिया बहुवचन होनी चाहिए — "are"।
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Q.6
Fill in the blanks: Many companies today (1)___ remote work policies to attract talent from a wider pool of candidates. Employees, (2)___, often report feeling isolated without regular face-to-face contact with colleagues. To address this, many organisations now schedule periodic in-person meetups (3)___ maintain a sense of team connection.
(1) (A) adopt (B) adopts (C) adopting (D) adopted
(2) (A) therefore (B) however (C) for instance (D) similarly
(3) (A) for (B) to (C) at (D) with
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: (1) A adopt, (2) B however, (3) B to
हल:
- (1): बहुवचन कर्ता "Many companies" को बहुवचन क्रिया "adopt" चाहिए, "adopts" नहीं।
- (2): अनुच्छेद कंपनियों के रिमोट वर्क अपनाने के अच्छे कारण से कर्मचारियों द्वारा बताई गई एक कमी की ओर बदलता है — एक विरोधाभास, तो "however"।
- (3): "Schedule meetups TO maintain a sense of connection" मानक infinitive-of-purpose संरचना है।
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Q.7
Fill in the blanks: The committee (1)___ yet to announce its final decision on the proposal. Members say they need more time (2)___ consider all the options carefully.
(1) (A) is (B) are (C) was (D) have
(2) (A) for (B) to (C) at (D) of
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Q.8
Fill in the blanks: Regular exercise (1)___ both physical and mental health. Doctors recommend at least thirty minutes of activity most days (2)___ the week.
(1) (A) benefit (B) benefits (C) benefiting (D) benefited
(2) (A) of (B) in (C) for (D) at
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Q.9
Fill in the blanks: Despite the heavy rain, the match (1)___ as scheduled. Fans who had travelled long distances were relieved that it was (2)___ postponed.
(1) (A) go (B) goes (C) went (D) going
(2) (A) not (B) no (C) none (D) never
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Q.10
Fill in the blanks: Climate scientists warn that global temperatures (1)___ to rise unless emissions are cut sharply. Several island nations, (2)___, are already experiencing the effects of rising sea levels.
(1) (A) is likely (B) are likely (C) likely (D) likely to be
(2) (A) therefore (B) for instance (C) however (D) in addition
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Q.11
Fill in the blanks: The museum’s new exhibit (1)___ artefacts from over twenty different civilisations. Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance (2)___ the exhibit has been extremely popular.
(1) (A) feature (B) features (C) featuring (D) featured
(2) (A) because (B) although (C) unless (D) despite
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लेखक: महेश श्रीवास्तव, परीक्षा साथी के संस्थापक। प्रकाशित: 2026-10-03।