Correct answer: C. Both I and II
The sentence is:
Children from States like Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal are usually found, and they are ______ and reunited with their families or sent to children’s homes.
Role of the missing word:
The blank must be filled with a verb in the past participle form that means to take out of danger or recover from a harmful situation. The sentence describes children who are found and then removed from danger before being reunited with families or placed in care.
Context and logical consistency:
The children are found and then taken out of a dangerous or unsafe situation. The verb should indicate the act of saving or removing them from harm. The words should be natural and standard in the context of helping children in distress.
Evaluation of each option based on meaning:
• Rescued – This means saved from danger or harm. It fits perfectly and is commonly used for saving children.
• Saved – This means protected from harm or danger. It also fits well and is natural in this context.
• Retrieved – This means to get something back or recover it. While grammatically possible, it is usually used for objects, not for people in distress. It sounds unnatural and less appropriate here.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… they are rescued/saved and reunited with their families…
Both “rescued” and “saved” are past participles and correctly follow the auxiliary “are.”
Grammar Rules:
• Synonyms and Connotation: Both “rescued” and “saved” accurately describe helping children out of a difficult or dangerous situation and bringing them to safety. “Retrieved” is less suitable as it usually implies bringing something back rather than saving someone from danger. The context implies bringing children from a state of vulnerability to safety and reuniting them.

Correct answer: D. All I, II and III
The sentence is:
The government is taking several measures to ___ parents to admit their children in schools instead of sending them for jobs.
Role of the missing word:
The blank must be filled with a verb that means to influence, inspire, or convince someone to do something. The sentence describes government actions aimed at getting parents to send their children to school rather than work.
Context and logical consistency:
The government is taking steps to influence parents’ decisions. The verb should express the idea of motivating, inspiring, or convincing parents to choose education over child labor. All three options fit this meaning.
Evaluation of each option based on meaning:
• Motivate – This means to provide a reason or incentive for someone to act. It fits perfectly because the government wants to give parents reasons to admit children to school.
• Encourage – This means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone. It also fits because the government wants to inspire parents to choose education.
• Persuade – This means to convince someone to do something through reasoning or influence. It fits perfectly because the government wants to convince parents to change their decision.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… to motivate/encourage/persuade parents to admit their children…
All three verbs take the infinitive “to admit” after the object “parents,” which is the correct structure.
Grammar Rules:
• Synonyms and Connotation: The words “motivate,” “encourage,” and “persuade” are synonyms in this context. They all refer to the act of influencing someone to do something. All imply positive actions taken by the government to encourage a desirable outcome, which is admitting children to school.

Correct answer: B. Only II
The sentence is:
Virat Kohli ___ the world record of being the fastest to score 11,000 one-day international runs, in the last match.
Role of the missing word:
The blank must be filled with a verb that means to successfully complete or reach a goal, especially a record or milestone. The sentence describes Virat Kohli setting or reaching a world record.
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence refers to Virat Kohli’s accomplishment of a world record. The verb must mean “to reach” or “to successfully do” something notable. “Achieved” is the correct verb for reaching a record.
Evaluation of each option based on meaning:
• Achieved – This means to successfully reach or accomplish a goal. It fits perfectly because he reached a world record.
• Functioned – This means to work or operate in a particular way. It does not fit the context of achieving a record.
• Cared – This means to feel concern or interest. It does not fit the context.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
Virat Kohli achieved the world record of being the fastest…
The verb “achieved” correctly takes the object “the world record.”
Grammar Rules:
• Verb Precision and Context: The verb “achieve” is the most appropriate when discussing reaching a milestone, setting a record, or successfully completing a goal. It means to attain by effort, which fits the context of a sportsman’s accomplishment.

Correct answer: E. None of I, II and III
The sentence is:
Scientists have ___ an algorithm that helps robots avoid collisions by accurately calculating what path a human is going to take.
Role of the missing word:
The blank must be filled with a verb in the past participle form that means to discover, create, or establish something through research. The sentence describes scientists developing or finding an algorithm to help robots avoid collisions.
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence talks about scientists developing or discovering an algorithm. The verb should indicate the act of discovering, creating, or establishing. “Determined” fits this meaning because it means to discover or ascertain something through analysis. “Fragmented” means to break into pieces, which is opposite to creating or establishing. “Riled” means to annoy or irritate, which is completely unrelated.
Evaluation of each option based on meaning:
• Determined – This means to discover or establish something through analysis or research. It fits perfectly because scientists found or created the algorithm.
• Fragmented – This means to break into fragments or pieces. It does not fit the context of creating or discovering an algorithm.
• Riled – This means to annoy, irritate, or anger. It does not fit the context.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
Scientists have determined an algorithm…
The verb “determined” is in the past participle form and correctly follows “have.”
Grammar Rules:
• Verb Precision and Context: The context describes scientists working to produce a new algorithm. The verb chosen must reflect the act of creating or developing something new in a scientific context. The options provided do not accurately capture this meaning.

Correct answer: B. to, with
The sentence is:
Tuesday’s multi-city police raids leading ______ the arrests of five people _______ alleged Maoist links have once again brought the debate on the concept of Urban Naxalism.
Role of the missing words:
The first blank must be filled with a preposition that pairs with the verb “leading” to form the phrase “leading to,” which means “resulting in.” The second blank must be filled with a preposition that connects “people” to “alleged Maoist links,” indicating that the people have or are associated with those links.
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence describes police raids that resulted in arrests. The first phrase should indicate the outcome of the raids, which is “leading to the arrests.” The second part should describe the arrested people’s association with Maoist links, which is expressed by “with” (people with alleged Maoist links).
Evaluation of each option based on collocation:
• To, with – “Leading to” is the correct phrasal verb for “resulting in.” “People with alleged Maoist links” is the standard way to express that they are associated with those links. This pair fits perfectly.
• Or, about – “Leading or” is not grammatical. “People about alleged Maoist links” is not idiomatic.
• In, in – “Leading in the arrests” is incorrect. “People in alleged Maoist links” is unnatural.
• Despite, against – “Leading despite” is incorrect. “People against” would mean opposition, which changes the meaning.
• With, in – “Leading with” is not correct here. “People in alleged Maoist links” is not the standard expression.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… police raids leading to the arrests of five people with alleged Maoist links…
“Leading to” is a phrasal verb, and “with” correctly introduces the association.
Grammar Rules:
• Fixed Phrases/Idioms: “Leading to” is a standard phrase indicating that one event or action results in another. In this context, the raids resulted in the arrests.
• Prepositional Phrase for Association: The phrase “links with” is used to denote a connection or association between individuals or groups. In this case, it refers to alleged connections between the arrested individuals and Maoists.

Correct answer: D. on, in
The sentence is:
This idea is also the explanation of his government’s policy ______ Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected __________ his own pronouncements.
Role of the missing words:
The first blank must be filled with a preposition that means “concerning” or “regarding” to connect “policy” to “Jammu and Kashmir.” The second blank must be filled with a preposition that means “inside” or “within” to show that the reflection is contained in his pronouncements.
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence discusses a government’s policy related to Jammu and Kashmir. The first preposition should indicate the subject or area of the policy. The second preposition should indicate that the reflection is found within his own statements.
Evaluation of each option based on collocation:
• On, in – “Policy on” is the correct phrase to mean policy regarding a subject. “Reflected in” is the correct phrase to indicate that something is shown or contained within a source. This pair fits perfectly.
• For, at – “Policy for” could be possible but less precise; “reflected at” is not idiomatic.
• To, with – “Policy to” is not a standard collocation. “Reflected with” is not idiomatic.
• About, from – “Policy about” is acceptable but less formal; “reflected from” suggests originating from, not contained in.
• On, about – “Policy on” is correct, but “reflected about” is not idiomatic.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… policy on Jammu and Kashmir, as reflected in his own pronouncements.
“Policy on” correctly indicates the subject matter, and “reflected in” correctly shows that the reflection is contained within the pronouncements.
Grammar Rules:
• Prepositional Phrase “Policy on”: When discussing governmental approaches or strategies concerning a particular subject or region, the standard and most idiomatic preposition is “on”. For example, “foreign policy on trade” or “government policy on education”.
• Prepositional Phrase “Reflected in”: When something is shown or demonstrated within a statement, document, or pronouncement, the correct preposition is “in”. It indicates that the policy is contained within or evident within the pronouncements.

Correct answer: B. on, over
The sentence is:
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bluster _____ Kashmir and the implied threat of a nuclear war were irresponsible and _______ the top.
Role of the missing words:
The first blank must be filled with a preposition that means “concerning” or “regarding” to connect “bluster” to “Kashmir.” The second blank must be filled with a preposition that means “beyond” or “exceeding” to complete the phrase meaning “excessive or going beyond limits.”
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence criticizes Imran Khan’s statements about Kashmir and the threat of nuclear war. The first blank should indicate the subject of his bluster. The second blank should indicate that the statements went beyond acceptable limits. The phrase “over the top” is a standard idiom meaning excessive or beyond normal limits.
Evaluation of each option based on collocation and meaning:
• On, over – “Bluster on” means bluster about a topic. “Over the top” is a fixed idiom meaning excessive or going beyond limits. This pair fits perfectly.
• Among, from – “Bluster among” is not used; “from the top” would mean from the highest level, not excessive.
• At, above – “Bluster at” is not a standard collocation; “above the top” is not idiomatic.
• On, among – “Bluster on” is correct, but “among the top” means “among the best,” which does not fit the negative context of irresponsibility.
• To, from – “Bluster to” is not standard; “from the top” does not fit.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… bluster on Kashmir… were irresponsible and over the top.
“On” correctly introduces the topic, and “over the top” is a fixed idiom used as a complement.
Grammar Rules:
• Preposition after “Bluster”: When discussing threatening or boastful talk about a particular subject or issue, the preposition “on” is used. So, “bluster on Kashmir” is the correct and idiomatic phrasing.
• Idiom “Over the top”: The idiom “over the top” means to an excessive or exaggerated degree, often to an unacceptable extent. This perfectly describes the irresponsibility of threatening nuclear war in this context.

Correct answer: A. despite, in
The sentence is:
The company hopes that its initiative will provide a major source of revenue, ______ fears over the impact of placing thousands of satellites ______ orbit.
Role of the missing words:
The first blank must be filled with a preposition that shows contrast between the company’s hope and the fears. The second blank must be filled with a preposition that indicates location within something.
Context and logical consistency:
The first part says the company hopes for a revenue source. The second part mentions fears about the impact. The two ideas are in opposition, so the first blank should indicate “in spite of.” The second blank should indicate the location of the satellites, which is “in orbit.”
Evaluation of each option based on collocation and meaning:
• Despite, in – “Despite” correctly shows contrast with the fears. “In orbit” is the standard phrase for satellites in space. This pair fits perfectly.
• About, at – “About” does not show contrast; “at orbit” is not a standard phrase.
• Over, of – “Over” could mean about, but does not show contrast as effectively; “of orbit” is not used.
• In spite of, for – “In spite of” could work for contrast, but “for orbit” is incorrect.
• With, within – “With” does not indicate contrast; “within orbit” is less natural than “in orbit.”
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
… despite fears over the impact of placing thousands of satellites in orbit.
“Despite” introduces the contrasting element, and “in orbit” correctly indicates the location.
Grammar Rules:
• Conjunctions/Prepositions of Concession: “Despite” is a preposition meaning “without being affected by” or “in spite of”. It correctly introduces a contrasting element (fears) that exists alongside the company’s hope for revenue.
• Preposition for Orbital Location: The correct preposition to indicate that something is located in an orbit is “in”. Objects are said to be “in orbit”.

Correct answer: C. of, from
The sentence is:
A slew _____ new problems emerged directly ______ the government policies.
Role of the missing words:
The first blank must be filled with a preposition that forms a fixed phrase with “slew” to mean “a large number of.” The correct phrase is “a slew of.” The second blank must be filled with a preposition that indicates the source or origin of the problems. The correct phrase is “emerged from,” meaning came out of or resulted from.
Context and logical consistency:
The sentence says that many new problems appeared, and they came as a result of government policies. The first part should indicate the quantity of problems, which is “a slew of.” The second part should indicate the origin, which is “from the policies.”
Evaluation of each option based on collocation:
• Of, from – “A slew of” is the correct phrase for a large number. “Emerged from” correctly indicates that the problems came from the policies. This pair fits perfectly.
• At, of – “A slew at” is not a standard phrase. “Emerged of” is incorrect.
• Of, at – “A slew of” is correct, but “emerged at” does not fit because it would indicate a location rather than origin.
• From, in – “A slew from” is incorrect. “Emerged in” would mean appeared inside, not from.
• Of, in – “A slew of” is correct, but “emerged in” does not indicate causation or origin.
Grammar structure of the completed sentence:
A slew of new problems emerged directly from the government policies.
“Of” completes the quantifier phrase, and “from” correctly indicates the source.
Grammar Rules:
• Fixed Phrase: “A slew of” is a fixed phrase meaning a large number or quantity of something.
• Preposition for Origin/Cause: The preposition “from” is used to indicate the source or origin, especially when describing consequences or results directly stemming from a cause (in this case, government policies). Problems “emerged directly from” the policies means they were caused by those policies.