Direction: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
He was possessed by an overwhelming desire to possess them all.
A man stood holding a pole with yellow, red, green and purple balloons flying from it.
The child was simply carried away by the rainbow glory of their silken colours.
But he well knew his parents would never buy him the balloons because they would say he was too old to play with such toys.
He was possessed by an overwhelming desire to possess them all.
A man stood holding a pole with yellow, red, green and purple balloons flying from it.
The child was simply carried away by the rainbow glory of their silken colours.
But he well knew his parents would never buy him the balloons because they would say he was too old to play with such toys.
Direction: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
I was brought up by my sister, who was much older than me.
I never knew my father or mother.
They died when I was very young.
She married the village blacksmith, Joe Gargery, and I must say that he was much kinder to me than she was.
I was brought up by my sister, who was much older than me.
I never knew my father or mother.
They died when I was very young.
She married the village blacksmith, Joe Gargery, and I must say that he was much kinder to me than she was.
All members of Gokuldham (a)/ Society appointed Mr. Bhide (b)/ as the secretary of their society. (c) / No error (d).
Anonymous Quiz
17%
A
14%
B
43%
C
25%
D
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.
He used to reply / that the only place / for which he went / was the town library.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Was the town library
63%
For which he went
12%
He used to reply
6%
That the only place
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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
A (flock) of birds was flying in the sky.
A (flock) of birds was flying in the sky.
Anonymous Quiz
22%
Bevy
39%
Fleet
16%
Flight
22%
No improvement
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
A detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
Anonymous Quiz
5%
Witness
22%
Journal
40%
Case study
33%
Saga
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What is the most appropriate meaning of the idiom?
Fall like a stone
Fall like a stone
Anonymous Quiz
6%
To fall slowly and gently
79%
To fall quickly and heavily
11%
To stand up and walk away
5%
To jump up and down
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Be in a relationship which one wants to escape
74%
Be in a difficult situation from where escape is difficult
12%
Be in a difficult situation from where escape is easy
7%
Be in an easy situation from where escape is difficult
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 31.08.2024
1. ESCALATION (NOUN): (वृद्धि): rise
Synonyms: hike, advance
Antonyms: plunge
Example Sentence:
A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.
2. CONVICTION (NOUN): (दोषसिद्धि): sentence
Synonyms: judgement, verdict
Antonyms: acquittal
Example Sentence:
She had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
3. BOLSTER (VERB): (मजबूत बनाना): strengthen
Synonyms: support, reinforce
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence:
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.
4. MARSHAL (VERB): (क्रमबद्ध करना): gather
Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.
5. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचण्ड): powerful
Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild
Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.
6. UNFETTERED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms: unrestricted unconstrained
Antonyms: restrained
Example Sentence:
His imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic.
7. COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): fight
Synonyms: tackle, attack
Antonyms: give in to
Example Sentence:
She dedicated her life combating poverty.
8. ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual
Synonyms: last, final
Antonyms: immediate
Example Sentence:
The ultimate aim of the firm’s head was to force his resignation.
9. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): subvert
Synonyms: sabotage, threaten
Antonyms: enhance
Example Sentence:
This could undermine years of hard work.
10. VACANT (ADJECTIVE): (भावशून्य): blank
Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan
Antonyms: expressive
Example Sentence:
I came across a vacant stare.
1. ESCALATION (NOUN): (वृद्धि): rise
Synonyms: hike, advance
Antonyms: plunge
Example Sentence:
A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.
2. CONVICTION (NOUN): (दोषसिद्धि): sentence
Synonyms: judgement, verdict
Antonyms: acquittal
Example Sentence:
She had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
3. BOLSTER (VERB): (मजबूत बनाना): strengthen
Synonyms: support, reinforce
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence:
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.
4. MARSHAL (VERB): (क्रमबद्ध करना): gather
Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.
5. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचण्ड): powerful
Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild
Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.
6. UNFETTERED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained
Synonyms: unrestricted unconstrained
Antonyms: restrained
Example Sentence:
His imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic.
7. COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): fight
Synonyms: tackle, attack
Antonyms: give in to
Example Sentence:
She dedicated her life combating poverty.
8. ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual
Synonyms: last, final
Antonyms: immediate
Example Sentence:
The ultimate aim of the firm’s head was to force his resignation.
9. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): subvert
Synonyms: sabotage, threaten
Antonyms: enhance
Example Sentence:
This could undermine years of hard work.
10. VACANT (ADJECTIVE): (भावशून्य): blank
Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan
Antonyms: expressive
Example Sentence:
I came across a vacant stare.
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Today's Word
Extol (verb)
Meaning: to praise something or someone very much
Example: What I feel pity is that some renowned sportspeople are extolling harmful energetic drinks for just a small amount of fortune.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Glorify (SSC CGL 2023)
Glorify (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Simplify
11%
Stupefy
68%
Praise
11%
Strengthen
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Absurd
(SSC CGL 2023)
Absurd
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
43%
Sensible
23%
Tolerable
23%
Adorable
11%
Lovable
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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Has everyone read today’s newspaper?
Has everyone read today’s newspaper?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
Has today’s newspaper being read?
69%
Has today’s newspaper been read?
19%
Had today’s newspaper been read?
3%
was today’s newspaper been read?
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select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He bade his friends goodbye.
He bade his friends goodbye.
Anonymous Quiz
68%
He said “Goodbye my friends."
19%
“Goodbye my friends” he was saying to them.
10%
“I am bidding you Goodbye"
3%
“I will see you later” he told his friends.
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31 August 2024 Current Affairs
➼ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 'Global Fintech Fest-2024' in Mumbai on August 30 .
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी 30 अगस्त को मुंबई में ‘ग्लोबल फिनटेक फेस्ट-2024’ को संबोधित करेंगे।
➼ In the 'US Open Tennis', the Indian-Australian pair of ' Rohan Bopanna' and ' Matthew Ebden' won the men's doubles opening competition by defeating the Dutch pair Robin Haase and Sander Arends 6-3, 7-5.
‘अमेरिका ओपन टेनिस’ The US Open (Tennis) मे ‘रोहन बोपन्ना’ और ‘मेथ्यू एबडेन’ की भारतीय-ऑस्ट्रेलियाई जोड़ी ने डच जोड़ी रोबिन हासे और सेंडर एरेन्ड्स को 6-3, 7-5 से हराकर पुरुषों की डबल्स ओपनिंग स्पर्धा जीत ली है।
➼ According to Hockey India, the Women's 'Asian Champions Trophy 2024' will start from November 11 this year in Rajgir, Bihar.
हॉकी इंडिया के अनुसार महिलाओं की ‘एशियाई चैंपियन्स ट्रॉफी 2024’ इस वर्ष 11 नवंबर से बिहार के राजगीर में शुरू होगी।
➼ 'University of Southampton' will establish a campus in India under the National Education Policy 2020.
‘साउथम्प्टन विश्वविद्यालय’ राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के अंतर्गत भारत में एक परिसर स्थापित करेगा।
➼ The World Health Organization has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok District as Nepal's first 'healthy city' and Asia's second healthiest city.
‘विश्व स्वास्थय संगठन’ (World Health Organization) ने कावरेपालनचोक जिले के धुलीखेल नगर पालिका को नेपाल का पहला ‘स्वस्थ शहर’ और एशिया का दूसरा सबसे स्वस्थ शहर घोषित किया है।
➼ Indian Grandmasters D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa drew their eighth consecutive game during the Sinquefield Cup 2024 in St. Louis, USA.
भारत के ग्रैंडमास्टर ‘डी. गुकेश’ और ‘आर. प्रज्ञानानंद’ ने अमेरिका के सेंट लुईस में सिंक्यूफील्ड कप-2024 के दौरान लगातार आठवीं बाजी ड्रॉ खेली है।
➼ The second Arihant class nuclear submarine 'INS Arighat' was inducted into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on August 29 in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
अरिहंत श्रेणी की दूसरी परमाणु पनडुब्बी ‘आईएनएस अरिघात’ (INS Arighat) 29 अगस्त को रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह की उपस्थिति में विशाखापत्तनम में भारतीय नौसेना में शामिल की गई है।
➼ India has made the first payment for ' hybrid power projects' in the northern region of Sri Lanka.
भारत ने श्रीलंका के उत्तरी क्षेत्र में ‘हाइब्रिड बिजली परियो़जनाओं’ के लिए पहला भुगतान किया है।
➼ Bihar Chief Minister ' Nitish Kumar' has inaugurated a state-of-the-art sports academy, sports complex and sports university in Rajgir on the occasion of 'National Sports Day' on August 29 .
बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री ‘नीतीश कुमार’ ने 29 अगस्त को ‘राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस’ के अवसर पर राजगीर में अत्याधुनिक खेल अकादमी, खेल परिसर और खेल विश्वविद्यालय का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Dr. T.V. Somanathan has taken charge as the new Cabinet Secretary.
डॉ. टी.वी. सोमनाथन ने नए कैबिनेट सचिव के रूप में पदभार ग्रहण किया है।
➼ Avani Lekhara won gold medal in shooting in Paris Paralympics 2024.
पेरिस पैरालंपिक 2024 में अवनी लेखरा ने निशानेबाजी में गोल्ड मेडल जीता।
➼ PM Modi will flag off 3 new Vande Bharat trains on August 31.
पीएम मोदी 31 अगस्त को 3 नई वंदे भारत ट्रेनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना करेंगे।
➼ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 'Global Fintech Fest-2024' in Mumbai on August 30 .
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी 30 अगस्त को मुंबई में ‘ग्लोबल फिनटेक फेस्ट-2024’ को संबोधित करेंगे।
➼ In the 'US Open Tennis', the Indian-Australian pair of ' Rohan Bopanna' and ' Matthew Ebden' won the men's doubles opening competition by defeating the Dutch pair Robin Haase and Sander Arends 6-3, 7-5.
‘अमेरिका ओपन टेनिस’ The US Open (Tennis) मे ‘रोहन बोपन्ना’ और ‘मेथ्यू एबडेन’ की भारतीय-ऑस्ट्रेलियाई जोड़ी ने डच जोड़ी रोबिन हासे और सेंडर एरेन्ड्स को 6-3, 7-5 से हराकर पुरुषों की डबल्स ओपनिंग स्पर्धा जीत ली है।
➼ According to Hockey India, the Women's 'Asian Champions Trophy 2024' will start from November 11 this year in Rajgir, Bihar.
हॉकी इंडिया के अनुसार महिलाओं की ‘एशियाई चैंपियन्स ट्रॉफी 2024’ इस वर्ष 11 नवंबर से बिहार के राजगीर में शुरू होगी।
➼ 'University of Southampton' will establish a campus in India under the National Education Policy 2020.
‘साउथम्प्टन विश्वविद्यालय’ राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के अंतर्गत भारत में एक परिसर स्थापित करेगा।
➼ The World Health Organization has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok District as Nepal's first 'healthy city' and Asia's second healthiest city.
‘विश्व स्वास्थय संगठन’ (World Health Organization) ने कावरेपालनचोक जिले के धुलीखेल नगर पालिका को नेपाल का पहला ‘स्वस्थ शहर’ और एशिया का दूसरा सबसे स्वस्थ शहर घोषित किया है।
➼ Indian Grandmasters D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa drew their eighth consecutive game during the Sinquefield Cup 2024 in St. Louis, USA.
भारत के ग्रैंडमास्टर ‘डी. गुकेश’ और ‘आर. प्रज्ञानानंद’ ने अमेरिका के सेंट लुईस में सिंक्यूफील्ड कप-2024 के दौरान लगातार आठवीं बाजी ड्रॉ खेली है।
➼ The second Arihant class nuclear submarine 'INS Arighat' was inducted into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on August 29 in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
अरिहंत श्रेणी की दूसरी परमाणु पनडुब्बी ‘आईएनएस अरिघात’ (INS Arighat) 29 अगस्त को रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह की उपस्थिति में विशाखापत्तनम में भारतीय नौसेना में शामिल की गई है।
➼ India has made the first payment for ' hybrid power projects' in the northern region of Sri Lanka.
भारत ने श्रीलंका के उत्तरी क्षेत्र में ‘हाइब्रिड बिजली परियो़जनाओं’ के लिए पहला भुगतान किया है।
➼ Bihar Chief Minister ' Nitish Kumar' has inaugurated a state-of-the-art sports academy, sports complex and sports university in Rajgir on the occasion of 'National Sports Day' on August 29 .
बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री ‘नीतीश कुमार’ ने 29 अगस्त को ‘राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस’ के अवसर पर राजगीर में अत्याधुनिक खेल अकादमी, खेल परिसर और खेल विश्वविद्यालय का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Dr. T.V. Somanathan has taken charge as the new Cabinet Secretary.
डॉ. टी.वी. सोमनाथन ने नए कैबिनेट सचिव के रूप में पदभार ग्रहण किया है।
➼ Avani Lekhara won gold medal in shooting in Paris Paralympics 2024.
पेरिस पैरालंपिक 2024 में अवनी लेखरा ने निशानेबाजी में गोल्ड मेडल जीता।
➼ PM Modi will flag off 3 new Vande Bharat trains on August 31.
पीएम मोदी 31 अगस्त को 3 नई वंदे भारत ट्रेनों को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना करेंगे।
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Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
The boy was the only son of a poor widow.
Sultan Gayasuddin was a famous Pathan king who ruled over eastern India.
One day, while he was hunting, one of his arrows killed a little boy.
Crying and wailing, the woman reported the matter to the magistrate, who was known as Qazi.
The boy was the only son of a poor widow.
Sultan Gayasuddin was a famous Pathan king who ruled over eastern India.
One day, while he was hunting, one of his arrows killed a little boy.
Crying and wailing, the woman reported the matter to the magistrate, who was known as Qazi.
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