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SHAURYA 2.0
8 Universal Rules DPP : 2.3

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence 9. The mystery behind the (A)/ extinction of the
with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each dinosaurs (B)/ are obscure. (C)/ No error (D)
sentence to find out whether there is any error in any (a) (A) (b) (B)
underlined part and indicate your response on the (c) (C) (d) (D)
Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a)
or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should 10. You raised (A)/ several good points (B)/ in your
be indicated as (d). letter. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B)
1. It is high time that (A)/ the private Bill procedure (c) (C) (d) (D)
(B)/ is reformed. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B)
Directions: In the following question, out of the four
(c) (C) (d) (D)
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the underlined word.
2. I will let others to decide (A)/ whether the play was
(B)/ a success or not. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B) 11. I found him arrogant and rude.
(c) (C) (d) (D) (a) Haughty
(b) Civilized
3. What made you (A)/ to go down to the (B)/ beach so (c) Certain
late last night? (C)/ No error (D) (d) Humble
(a) (A) (b) (B)
(c) (C) (d) (D) 12. She is a chatterbox.
(a) Speaks too much
4. Smokers are often (A)/ made to feel like (B)/ social (b) Insensitive
outcasts. (C)/ No error (D) (c) Cries a lot
(a) (A) (b) (B) (d) Dumb
(c) (C) (d) (D)
13. He was feeling dizzy.
5. Having bullied multiple times (A)/ he decided (B)/ (a) Happy
to learn self-defense. (C)/ No error (D) (b) Excited
(a) (A) (b) (B) (c) Sad
(c) (C) (d) (D) (d) Giddy

6. Having been switched off (A)/ the lights, we (B)/ 14. He wants to live a lavish life.
went to bed. (C)/ No error (D) (a) luxurious
(a) (A) (b) (B) (b) healthy
(c) (C) (d) (D) (c) long
(d) fit
7. Having kept in the fridge (A)/ the pizza (B)/ got
cold and soggy. (C)/ No error (D) 15. She is a hot tempered lady.
(a) (A) (b) (B) (a) foolish
(c) (C) (d) (D) (b) becomes angry easily
(c) suffering with fever
8. He along with friends (A)/ have come here (B)/ to (d) feeble
meet me. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) (A) (b) (B)
(c) (C) (d) (D)
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Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases 18. To sail in the same boat.
followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose (a) To sail together
the response (a), (b), (c), or (d) which is the most (b) To go on a voyage
appropriate expression. (c) To experience the same situation
(d) To move slowly
16. To give a ring
(a) To be engaged with someone 19. Oily tongue
(b) To gift someone a ring (a) rich food
(c) To make a telephone call (b) strong critic
(d) To order someone (c) flattery
(d) hungry person
17. To spill the beans.
(a) To disclose something 20. To fly off the handle.
(b) To spill food (a) to act foolishly
(c) To cry over something (b) to be indifferent
(d) To lose something (c) to break something
(d) to get into a rage and lose self-control
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Answer Key
1. (c) 11. (a)
2. (a) 12. (a)
3. (b) 13. (d)
4. (d) 14. (a)
5. (a) 15. (b)
6. (a) 16. (c)
7. (a) 17. (a)
8. (b) 18. (c)
9. (c) 19. (c)
10. (d) 20. (d)
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Hints and Solutions

1. (c) 11. (a)
Explanation: Key Concept: Synonyms
Replace ‘is’ with ‘was’ Explanation:
V2 is used with some phrases such as - It is high Arrogant/haughty - behaving in a proud, unpleasant
time/ It is about time/ It is opportune time etc. way, showing little thought for other people
Civilized - well organized socially with a very
2. (a) developed culture and way of life
Explanation: Certain - sure
Replace ‘to decide’ with ‘decide’
Humble - showing you do not think that you are as
Let + object + V1
important as other people
Clearly ‘haughty’ is the nearest in meaning to the
3. (b)
Explanation: given word.
Replace ‘to go’ with ‘go’
Made + object + V1 12. (a)
Key Concept: Synonyms
4. (d) Explanation:
Explanation: • Chatterbox is a term used to describe a person
No error who speaks too much.
• Insensitive means indifferent and Dumb means
5. (a) unwilling to speak.
Explanation: • So options (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect.
Use ‘having been bullied’
The subject is passive so passive structure should be 13. (d)
used. Key Concept: Synonyms
Explanation:
6. (a)
Explanation: • "Dizzy" means feeling the sensation of spinning
Remove 'been' around, vertigo.
The subject of the sentence is active so we should • So, option (d) giddy is the correct option
not use passive structure. because giddy also means having the sensation
of whirling.
7. (a)
14. (a)
Explanation:
Replace ‘kept’ with ‘been kept’ Key Concept: Synonyms
The subject is passive so passive structure should be Explanation:
used. • The word " lavish "refers to rich or wealthy.
• Also, " luxurious " means having a lot of money
8. (b) and luxuries.
Explanation: • Hence, the word which best expresses the
Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’ meaning of lavish is option (a) luxurious.

9. (c) 15. (b)

Explanation: Key Concept: Synonyms
Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ Explanation:
The subject is ‘mystery’ which is a singular noun so • "Hot tempered" means to become angry on
a singular verb should be used. trivial issues.
• "Feeble" means weak or lacking strength.
10. (d) • The option which best describes the meaning of
Explanation: hot tempered is option b) becomes angry easily.
No error
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16. (c) 19. (c)

Key Concept: Idioms and Phrases Key Concept: Idioms and Phrases
Explanation: Explanation:
• To give a ring means to call someone on the ‘Oily - tongue’ means excessively smooth-spoken.
telephone.
• So, the option which best expresses the meaning
20. (d)
of the idiom is option (c).
Key Concept: Idioms and Phrases
17. (a) Explanation:
Key Concept: Idioms and Phrases This idiom means to suddenly become very angry
Explanation: about something and behave in an uncontrolled and
• " To spill the beans" means to reveal a secret. irrational way.
• For example:- She planned a birthday surprise
for her mother but her sister spilled the beans.
18. (c)
Key Concept: Idioms and Phrases
Explanation:
• "To sail in the same boat" refers to experiencing
the same situation or problem as another person.
• For example:- Azaad and her wife both were
sailing in the same boat during covid because
they both lost their job during that time.

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