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VA – 19
Grammar - 6
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Parallelism
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In Grammar, Parallelism is used to balance two or more similar words, phrases and
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clauses. A parallel structure is used to convey the equal importance of two or more
ideas.
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Let us try some questions based on parallelism.
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The given statement has an error, replace it with the best suitable option.
The geology course was both rigorous and a challenge.

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The geology course was a both rigorous and a challenge.
The geology course was both rigorous and challenging.
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The geology course was both rigorousing and challenging.
The geology course was both a rigorous and a challenge.
(5) No change required.
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Question – 1
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During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to stimulate trade, offer
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economic aid, and trying to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan.
During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to stimulating trade,
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offer economic aid and trying to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in
Pakistan.
(2) During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to stimulating trade,
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Pakistan.
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offering economic aid and trying to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in
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During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to stimulate trade, offer
economic aid and try to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan.
(4) During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will be discussing ways to stimulate trade,
offer economic aid and try to forge a new coalition with moderate forces in Pakistan
(5) During his trip to USA, the Prime Minister will discuss ways to stimulating trade,
offer economic aid and trying to forging a new coalition with moderate forces in
Pakistan
Question – 2
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To accede, that one is an addict is taking the first and the hardest step to recovery.
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To acceding , that one is an addict is taking the first and the hardest step to
recovery.
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(2) To accede, that one is an addict is to taking the first and the hardest step to
recovery.
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(3) To accede, that one is an addict is to take the first and the hardest step to recovery.
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(4) To accede, that one is an addict is not taking the first and the hardest step to
recovery.
(5) To accede, that him is an addict is taking the first and the hardest step to recovery.
Question – 3
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Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of fast-moving traffic and he
was having a perfect driving record.
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Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of fast.-moving traffic and
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he had been having a perfect driving record.
(2) Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of fast-moving traffic
while he was having a perfect driving record.
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Ashish told the judge that he had been pulling out of a line of fast-moving traffic and
he had a perfect driving record.
Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of fast-moving traffic and
he will be having a perfect driving record.
(5) Ashish told the judge that he had been pulled out of a line of fast-moving traffic and
he had a perfect driving record.
Question – 4
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Her complaints were boring, childish and showed how ignorant she was.
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Her complaints were boring, childish and showed her ignorance.
Her complaints were boring, childish and ignorant.
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Her complaints bored, childish and ignorant.
Her complaints were bored, childish and ignorant.
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Her complaints were boring, childish and showing her ignorance.
Question – 5
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She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her studies, but also writing her
paper.
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She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her studies, but also to
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writing her paper.
(2) She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her studies, but also will be
writing her paper.
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her paper.
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She worked late in the evening not only catching up on her studies, but also to write
She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her studies, but also to write
her paper.
(5) She worked late in the evening not only to catch up on her studies, but also been
writing her paper.
Question – 6
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I want to learn how to fly a plane, be a captain of a ship, and how to speak Chinese.
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I want to learn how to flying a plane, be a captain of a ship, and how to speak
Chinese.
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(2) I want to learn how to be able to fly a plane, captaining of a ship, and how to speak
Chinese.
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(3) I want to learn how to fly a plane, become the captain of a ship, and how to speak
Chinese.
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I want to learn how to fly a plane, to captain a ship, and to speak Chinese.
I want to learn how to fly a plane, being the captain of a ship, and how to speak
Chinese.
Question – 7
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An actor knows how to memorize her lines and getting into character.a
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An actor knows how to memorize her lines and get into character.
An actor knows how to memorizing her lines and getting into character.
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An actor knows how to memory her lines and getting into character.
An actor knows how to make herself memorize her lines and getting into character.
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character.
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An actor knows how to make herself memorizing her lines and getting into
Question – 8
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It is easier to tell the truth than lying to people you like.
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It is easier to tell the truthful than lying to people you like.
It is easier to truth than lie to people you like.
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It is easier to tell the truth than to lie to people you like.
It is easier to tell the truthing than lying to people you like.
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It is easier to be truthful than lying to people you like.
Question – 9
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Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and your reasons for doing it.
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Tell me your whereabouts, what you were doing, and your reasons for doing it.
Tell me where you were, your deeds, and your reasons for doing it.
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Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and why you were doing it.
Tell me your position, what you were doing, and your reasons for doing it.
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Question – 10
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The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of a high order, blending fact,
fiction, adventure and subtle symbolic.
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The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of a high order, blending
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fact, fiction, adventure and subtle symbolism.
(2) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of a high order, blending
fact, ficticious, adventure and subtle symbolic.
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fact, fiction, adventurous and subtle symbolic.
fact, fiction, adventure and subtly symbolic.
(5) The works of the author Hermann are literary creations of a high order, blending
fact, fiction, adventure and subtleties of symbolic.
Question – 11
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The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early use of the pneumatic caisson but
also for the introducing of steel wire.
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The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early using of the pneumatic
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caisson but also for the introducing of steel wire.
(2) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not for the early use of the pneumatic
caissoning but also for the introducing of steel wire.
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The Brooklyn Bridge was being remarkable not for the early use of the pneumatic
The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not only for the early use of the pneumatic
caisson but also for the introduction of steel wire.
(5) The Brooklyn Bridge was remarkable not only for the early use of the pneumatic
Question – 12
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To save on heating and finding cheaper labour are two of the most common reasons that
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companies give for moving from the mid-west to the south.
To save on heating and to finding cheaper labour are two of the most common
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reasons that companies give for moving from the mid-west to the south.
(2) To save on heating and finding cheaper labour are two of the most common
reasons that companies give for movement from the mid-west to the south.
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Saving on heating and to find cheaper labour are two of the most common reasons
that companies give for moving from the mid-west to the south.
To save on heating and to find cheaper labour are two of the most common
reasons that companies give for moving from the mid-west to the south.
Question – 13
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A century ago, all postal rates were determined not by weighing the mail but measuring
the distance that the mail had to travel.
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A century ago, all postal rates were being determined not by weighing the mail but
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measuring the distance that the mail had to travel.
(2) A century ago, all postal rates were determined not by weighing the mail but by
measuring the distance that the mail had to travel.
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A century ago, all postal rates were determined not by weighing the mail but by
measurement of the distance that the mail had to travel.
A century ago, all postal rates were determined not by weight of the mail but
measurement of the distance that the mail had to travel.
Question – 14
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Composer and lyricist Oscar II brought to the musical Mahoma, extensive musical and
musical comedy.
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theatrical backgrounds as well as familiar with the additional forms of operator and
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(1) Composer and lyricist Oscar II brought to the musical Mahoma, extensive musical
and theatrical backgrounds as well as familiarity with the additional forms of
operator and musical comedy.
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Composer and lyricist Oscar II brought to the musical Mahoma, extensive musical
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and theatrical backgrounds as well as familiarising with the additional forms of
operator and musical comedy.
Composer and lyricist Oscar II brought to the musical Mahoma, extensive musical
and theatrical backgrounds as well as making them familiar with the additional
forms of operator and musical comedy.
(4) Composer and lyricist Oscar II brought to the musical Mahoma, extensive musical
and theatrical backgrounds as well as will make them familiar with the additional
forms of operator and musical comedy.
Question – 15
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The sentence correction questions presents a sentence, part or all of which is
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underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part.
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The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. Follow the
requirements of standard written English to choose your answer, paying attention to
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grammar, word choice, and sentence construction. Select the answer that produces the
most effective sentence; your answer should make the sentence clear, exact, and free of
grammatical error. It should also minimize awkwardness, ambiguity, and redundancy.
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For questions 16 to 35
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It's an irony which critics and interviewers can't resist, that the writer loved for his
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abundance of stories-within-stories, began as a child unable to say anything at all before
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growing into a teenager afflicted with a stammer.
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(1) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-stories, began as a child
unable to say anything at all before growing into a teenager afflicted with a
stammer.
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(2) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-stories, began as a child
unable to say anything at all before being afflicted with a stammer as a teenager.
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(3) that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-stories, was unable to say
anything at all as a child before growing into a teenager afflicted with a stammer.
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that the writer loved for his abundance of stories-within-stories, started with speech
issues as a child and soon found himself growing into a stammer as a teenager.
that the writer who loved to write stories-within-stories, could not speak much as a
child and grew into a teenager with a stammer.
Question – 16
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It may, initially, be identified as the one that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in
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contrast to the approach which emphasizes duties or rules or that emphasizing the
consequences of actions.
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(1) that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in contrast to the approach which
emphasizes duties or rules or that emphasizing the consequences of actions.
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that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in contrast to the approach which
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emphasizes duties or rules or which emphasizes the consequences of actions.
(3) emphasizing the virtues or moral character, in contrast to the approach which
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emphasizes duties or rules or that which emphasizes the consequences of actions.
emphasizes the virtues or moral character, in contrast to the approach which
emphasizes duties or rules or emphasizes the consequences of actions.
that emphasizes the virtues or moral character, which is in contrast to the approach
that emphasizes duties or rules, or that emphasizes the consequences of actions.
Question – 17
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While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained hidden in parliament, his
department was allowed to see it more apparently.
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While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained hidden in parliament, his
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department was allowed to see it more apparently.
(2) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained hidden in parliament, he
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was able to show it more openly inside his department.
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(3) While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained hidden in parliament, it was
apparent immediately inside his department.
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While the shriller, more partisan side of Gove remained hidden in parliament,
apparently his department saw this side more regularly.
While Gove was able to shield his more partisan side in parliament, he was unable
to do so within his own department.
Question – 18
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The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in parliament, this time under
Morgan's name and was including a completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph.
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The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in parliament, this time
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under Morgan's name and was including a completely new, teacher-friendly
paragraph.
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The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in parliament, this time
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under Morgan's name and included a completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph.
(3) The next day, however, an amended version, this time under Morgan's name and
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including a completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph, was tabled in parliament.
(4) The next day, however, an amended version this time being under Morgan's name
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inclusive of a completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph was tabled in parliament.
The next day, however, an amended version was tabled in parliament, under
Morgan's name to include a completely new, teacher-friendly paragraph.
Question – 19
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As is often the case, this year's Stirling prize shortlist sets out to compare what can't be
compared - as if one had to decide what is better between, say, a shirt, a chair, eating a
piece of cheese or playing some nice music.
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(1) as if one had to decide what is better between, say, a shirt, a chair, eating a piece
of cheese or playing some nice music.
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as if one had to decide what is better between, say, a shirt, a chair, cheese or some
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nice music.
(3) as if one had to decide what is better between, say, a shirt, a chair, a piece of
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cheese or some music.
(4) as if one has to decide what is better between a shirt, a chair, eating a piece of
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cheese or playing some nice music.
making one decide what is better between, say, a shirt or a chair, a piece of cheese
or some nice music.
Question – 20
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We will balance the books, delivering a surplus on the current budget and getting the
national debt falling as soon as possible in the next parliament.
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We will balance the books, delivering a surplus on the current budget and getting
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the national debt falling as soon as possible in the next parliament.
(2) We will balance the books, to deliver a surplus on the current budget in order to get
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(3) While balancing the books, we will deliver a surplus on the current budget and get
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We will balance the books and deliver a surplus on the current budget while getting
We will balance the books, deliver a surplus on the current budget and get the
national debt falling as soon as possible in the next parliament.
Question – 21
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Labour delegates hailed a new deal on rail policy as the "beginning of the end of Tory
privatisation" as the party agreed to review the entire "failed" franchising system and
allowed public sector operators to compete to run services.
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(1) to review the entire "failed" franchising system and allowed public sector operators
to compete to run services.
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to review the failing franchising system and allowed public sector operators to
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compete to run services.
(3) to review the entire "failed" franchising system and to allow public sector operators
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to compete for running services.
(4) review of the entire "failed" franchising system and allowed public sector operators
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reviewing the entire "failed" franchising system and allowing public sector operators
Question – 22
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Bose was hostile to imitating western political institutions, emphasising the need to
drawing on indigenous resources which, of course, come with their own embedded
flaws.
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(1) emphasising the need to drawing on indigenous resources which, of course, come
with their own embedded flaws.
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emphasising the need to draw on indigenous resources which, of course, come
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with their own embedded flaws.
(3) emphasising the need to draw on indigenous resources which, are accompanied on
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their own embedded flaws.
(4) emphasising the need of drawing on indigenous resources which comes with its
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own embedded flaws.
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and emphasised on the need to drawing on indigenous resources which have with
their own embedded flaws.
Question – 23
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At one building bordering the City financial district, the Guardian discovered that wealthy
owners accessed their homes via a hotel-style lobby area, while the side door in an
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adjacent alley alongside trade entrances was used as an entry for social housing
tenants.
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accessed their homes via a hotel-style lobby area, while the side door in an
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tenants.
(2) accessed their homes via a hotel-style lobby area, while tenants enter through a
side door in an adjacent alley alongside trade entrances.
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accessed their homes through a hotel-style lobby area, while tenants would
probably enter through a side door in an adjacent alley alongside trade entrances.
accessed their homes via a hotel-style lobby area, while social housing tenants
entered through a side door in an adjacent alley alongside trade entrances.
(5) accessed their homes through a hotel-style lobby area, while the side door in an
tenants.
Question – 24
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Governments, donors and other climate change stakeholders tend to ignore or
marginalise the enormous contribution that can be made to mitigating climate change by
expanding and strengthening communities' forest rights.
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(1) to mitigating climate change by expanding and strengthening communities' forest
rights.
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to mitigate climate change by expanding and strengthening communities' forest
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rights.
(3) in order to mitigate climate change by expanding and strengthening communities'
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forest rights.
(4) to mitigate climate change through expansion of and strengthening communities'
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forest rights.
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to mitigate climate change by expansion and strengthening communities' forest
rights.
Question – 25
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In developing countries, there is a history of governments promoting deforestation for
agriculture but also opening up forests through road construction and the promotion of
colonisation and mining.
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(1) In developing counties, there is a history of governments promoting deforestation
for agriculture but also opening up forests through road construction and the
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promotion of colonisation and mining.
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(2) In developing countries, there is a history of governments promoting deforestation
for agriculture though also opening up forests through construction of roads and the
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In developing countries, there is a history of governments promoting deforestation
for agriculture while also opening up forests through roads and the promotion of
colonisation and mining.
(4) In developing countries, there is historical evidence of government promotion of
deforestation for agriculture though also opening up of forests through roads and
the promotion of colonisation and mining.
(5) In developing countries, there is a history of governments promoting deforestation
for agriculture while also opening up forests through construction of roads and
Question – 26
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Once the target opens the malicious file, CosmicDuke gains access collecting
information with a keylogger, clipboard stealer, screenshotter, and password stealers for
a variety of popular chat, e-mail and web browsing programs.
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(1) CosmicDuke gains access collecting information with a keylogger, clipboard stealer,
screenshotter, and password stealers
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CosmicDuke gains access to collecting information with a keylogger, clipboard
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stealer, screenshotter, and password stealers
(3) CosmicDuke gains access collecting information with keyloggers, clipboard
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stealers, screenshotters, and password stealers
(4) CosmicDuke gains access and collects information with keyloggers, clipboard
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stealers, screenshotters, and password stealers
CosmicDuke gains access to collecting information with a keylogger, a clipboard
stealer, a screenshotter, and password stealers
Question – 27
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Our years of experience have allowed us to start building a unique, complex
understanding of the web's spheres of interest, and how to make recommendations
based on those signals.
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(1) and how to make recommendations based on those signals.
(2) and to make recommendations based on those signals.
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(3) and taught us in making recommendations based on those signals.
(4) and teach us to make recommendations based on those signals.
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(5) and had helped to make recommendations based on those signals.
Question – 28
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At the historic Girl Summit in London this week, the Prime Minister, David Cameron,
announced that the government would legally oblige teachers, doctors and the social
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workers to report FGM, train professionals and criminalise parents if the latter failed to
protect their children.
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announced that the government would legally oblige teachers, doctors and the
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social workers to report FGM, train professionals and criminalise parents
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(2) announced that the government would legally oblige all teachers, doctors and
social workers to report FGM, training professionals and criminalising parents
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(3) announced that the government will oblige teachers, doctors and social workers to
report FGM, to train professionals and criminalise parents
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announced that the government would legally oblige the teachers, doctors and the
social workers to report FGM, train professionals and criminalise parents
announced that the government would legally oblige teachers, doctors and social
workers to report FGM, train professionals and criminalise parents
Question – 29
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Comparing their campaign to the civil rights movement, fast food workers from across
the country voted Saturday to escalate their efforts for $15-an-hour pay and union
membership by using nonviolent civil disobedience.
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(1) voted Saturday to escalate their efforts for $15-an-hour pay and union membership
by using nonviolent civil disobedience.
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voted Saturday to escalate their efforts for pay of $15-an-hour and union
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(3) voted on Saturday resulting in the escalation of their efforts for $15-an-hour pay
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and union membership by using nonviolent civil disobedience.
(4) voted Saturday to escalate their efforts for $15-an-hour pay and union membership
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in using nonviolent civil disobedience.
voted on Saturday to escalate their efforts for $15-an-hour pay and a union
Question – 30
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This movement is saying that America is less than she promises to be, morally and in a
constitutional context, by denying living wages.
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This movement is saying that America is less than she promises to be, morally and
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in a constitutional context, by denying living wages.
(2) This movement is saying that America is less than she promises to be, in morals
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and in a constitutional context, by denying living wages.
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(3) This movement is saying that America is less than she promises to be, morally and
constitutionally, by denying living wages.
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This movement says that America is less than she promises to be, morally and in a
constitutional context, by denying living wages.
This movement is saying that America has been less than she promises to be,
morally and constitutionally, by denying living wages.
Question – 31
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Perhaps most significantly, the centre of the British Jewish Israel "map" has split into
different factions, including those who believe Israel must always be publicly supported,
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those who are prepared to countenance a variety of broadly Zionist views, and the belief
that Israel must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state solution.
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those who are prepared to countenance a variety of broadly Zionist views, and the
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belief that Israel must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state solution.
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(2) those prepared to countenance a variety of broadly Zionist views, and the belief
that Israel must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state solution.
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(3) those who are prepared to countenance a variety of broadly Zionist views, and
those who believe that Israel must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state solution.
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those who will allow a variety of broadly Zionist views, and the belief that Israel
must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state solution.
those who are prepared to countenance a variety of broadly Zionist views along
with the ones who believe that Israel must be pushed hard to achieve a two-state
solution.
Question – 32
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I have been struck in my talks with Jewish leaders and opinion formers, and in
interacting in social media, by how much discomfort there is with the toll that this conflict
is taking on Gazans, even as they see no way of preventing it.
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(1) and in interacting in social media, by how much discomfort there is with the toll that
this conflict is taking on Gazans
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and while interacting in social media, by how much discomfort there is with the toll
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that this conflict is taking on Gazans
(3) and in my interactions in social media, through the discomfort there is with the toll
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(4) and in my interactions in social media, by how much discomfort there is with the toll
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and while interacting in social media, about the discomfort there is with the toll that
this conflict is taking on Gazans
Question – 33
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This will undoubtedly be dismissed as the worst kind of hand-wringing liberalism by pro-
Pakistani activists and supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
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by pro-Pakistani activists and supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
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by pro-Pakistani activists and for supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
by pro-Pakistani activists and to supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
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(4) by pro-Pakistani activists and of supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
(5) by pro-Pakistani activists and within supporters of the ruling party in Pakistan.
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Question – 34
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Money earmarked for the club will instead be spent on diversity campaigns and the
union will try finding alternative clubs for students seeking to play rugby.
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will instead be spent on diversity campaigns and the union will try finding alternative
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clubs for students
(2) would instead be spent on diversity campaigns and the union will try to find
alternative clubs for students
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(3) was instead spent on diversity campaigns and the union would try on finding
alternative clubs for students
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had instead been spent on diversity campaigns as the union had tried to find more
clubs for students
was instead spent on diversity campaigns and the union will try to find alternative
clubs for students
Question – 35
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Punctuation
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Given below are five sentences in which a part of the sentence has been underlined.
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Four options follow the question. The first of these repeats the original; the other three
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are different. If you think the original is the best, choose option A, else pick out the most
appropriate option which, in your view expresses the best way of writing Standard
English.
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My parent’s place is finally under renovation and with great effect even though it has
placed a dent on their savings.
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(1) My parent’s place is finally under renovation and with great effect even though it
has placed a dent on their savings.
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My parents’ place is finally under renovation and with great effect even though it
My parent’s place had been finally under renovation and with great effect even
though it has placed a dent on their savings.
(4) My parent’s place will be finally under renovation with great effect even though it
Question – 36
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I wanted to walk home to do some thinking I was able to accomplish a lot during the
walk.
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(1) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking I was able to accomplish a lot during the
walk.
(2)
(3)
the walk. O
I wanted to walk home to do some thinking, I was able to accomplish a lot during
I wanted to walk home to do some thinking: I was able to accomplish a lot during
the walk.
(4) I wanted to walk home to do some thinking; I was able to accomplish a lot during
the walk.
Question – 37
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Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always your’s to win.
(1) Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always your’s to win.
(2)
(3)
(4)
O n
Every argument has three sides to it, although it is always your’s to win.
Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always yours to win.
Every argument has three sides to it, though it is always yours’ to win.
Question – 38
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The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview with Hollywood A-lister Sean
Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
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(1) The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview with Hollywood A-lister
Sean Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
(2)
(3)
O
The notorious Mexican drug lord held a secret interview with Hollywood A-lister
The notorious Mexican drug lord, held a secret interview alongwith Hollywood A-
lister Sean Penn for Rolling Stone magazine.
(4) The notorious Mexican drug lord, will hold a secret interview with Hollywood A-lister
Question – 39
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The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed, however, one wonders why the
place is not packed on a weekend.
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(1) The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed, however, one wonders why the
(2)
(3)
O
The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed, however; one wonders why the
The stadium began to fill as the day progressed; however, one wonders why the
(4) The stadium began to fill up as the day progressed; however, one wonders why the
Question – 40
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To enter into an international competition of this calibre, one must work at a steady pace
for many months.
n
(1) To enter into an international competition of this calibre, one must work at a steady
pace for many months.
(2)
(3)
O
To enter into an international competition of this calibre one must work at a steady
To enter into an international competition of this calibre, one must work, at a steady
(4) To enter into an international competition of this calibre one must work, at a steady
Question – 41
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The failure to deploy the elite para forces I believe, in the latest terror attack has been a
tactical error that will be much debated in the weeks to come.
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(1) The failure to deploy the elite para forces I believe, in the latest terror attack has
been a tactical error that will be much debated in the weeks to come.
(2)
(3)
O
The failure to deploy the elite para forces , I believe, in the latest terror attack has
The failure to deploy the elite para forces I believe, in the latest terror attack, has
(4) The failure to deploy the elite, para forces I believe in the latest terror attack has
Question – 42
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The Indian auto market provides a wide choice among the Chevrolet which maintains
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standards of safety and comfort, the Honda which has the best mileage and is easy to
drive, and the Nissan which offers great value for money.
(1)
(2) O n
The Indian auto market provides a wide choice among the Chevrolet which
maintains standards of safety and comfort, the Honda which has the best mileage
and is easy to drive, and the Nissan which offers great value for money.
The Indian auto market provides a wide choice among the Chevrolet, which
maintains standards of safety and comfort, the Honda, which has the best mileage
and is easy to drive, and the Nissan, which offers great value for money.
(3) The Indian auto market provides a wide choice among the Chevrolet which
maintains standards of safety and comfort; the Honda which has the best mileage
and is easy to drive; and the Nissan which offers great value for money.
(4) The Indian auto market provides a wide choice among the Chevrolet, which
maintains standards of safety and comfort; the Honda, which has the best mileage
and is easy to drive; and the Nissan, which offers great value for money.
Question – 43
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Given below are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the
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sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are incorrect in terms of grammar and
usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
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A. The contract between IMG, IMG-Reliance and the TNTA comes to an end this year.
B. With the support of the Government of Tamil Nadu, the tournament will continue in
Chennai.
O
C. The three year’s deal has been renewed and this means that the event stays in
Chennai till 2019.
D. Its been a relief for residents of Chennai.
E. Many fans were happy that their links with tennis as well as the tournament would
go on for a few more years.
(1) A, B and E (2) A and B

(3) C and D (4) C, D and E
Question – 44
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A. The board will set up a 24x7 helpline, issue ID cards and ensure hassle-free
arragements.
families.
O
B. It will help arrange home stay facilities for those who are ostracised by their
C. Besides necessary steps will be taken to make educational institutions transgender-

friendly.
D. Some prisons in the state, have already introduced separate blocks for third sex
inmates.
D. According to a recent survey by the state welfare board transgenders undergo
maximum exploitation in jails and police stations.
(1) A, B and E (2) B,C and E (3) A,C and D (4) C, D and E
Question – 45
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A. The Tayyab Trust, which earlier rehabilitated 500 riot affected families had
organised the mass marriage.
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B. Many Muslim clerics, including Maulana Ahmad Shah, former ministers and MPs
blessed the newly-weds.
C. MP Hukum Singh assured the gathering that he would not allow anti-social
elements to spread hatred among people, in the name of religion.
D. He also praised the organisers for bringing joy to those affected by the riots.
E. According to a Tayyab Trust office-bearer, local residents and people from different
segments of society contributed to the mass marriage by providing commodities of
daily use to the couples.
(1) A and E (2) A and C (3) B,C and E (4) B, D and E
Question – 46
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A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed some tough questions to the security
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establishment, particularly the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, during his visit to
the Pathankot airbase.
O
B. Mr. Modi accompanied by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, was reportedly
disturbed by the lax security apparatus at the defence installation.
C. The IAF personnel admitted to the lapse in security.
D. Though none of the assets like fighter jets could be targeted by the terrorists, the
fact that they were parked at a five-minute walk, from the point where the attackers
entered the airbase was a cause for concern for the Prime Minister.
E. As reported by The Hindu earlier, the terrorists entered the airbase early on the
morning of January 1, moreover much before the alert was sounded.
(1) A and C (2) C and D (3) B,C and E (4) B and E

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(1) A, B and E (2) A and B

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