English - 3 (ISRO)

We prefer ‘during’ when we say that something happens between the beginning and end of an event or activity.

Correct. The word catharsis is a noun which means the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Correct. The correct answer is 'nihilism'. The word 'nihilism' is a noun which means 'the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless'.

Abundant describes something present in large quantities or plentiful amounts. 'Plenty' directly captures this meaning of having more than enough. The other options don't convey the sense of large quantity.

Here, ‘3’ is the correct option as part (3) of the sentence has the error. The sentence has no subject–verb agreement. Here, the subject is singular but the verb is plural. The accompanying phrase “along with her mother and friends” does not alter the grammatical relation between the subject (the girl) and the verb (are going). Thus, the correct singular verb should be 'is going'.

Here, careless is the correct option, as it implies not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Indifferent is having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Ignorant is lacking knowledge or awareness in general and observant is someone who is quick to notice or perceive things.

The prepositional phrase 'passed away' indicates death or dying. Thus, this is the correct answer.

 The tense is simple present. The object 'others' will come to the front, after the helping verb 'are'.

An eclipse can mean a loss of significance, power, or prominence, like being overshadowed. This matches the idea of losing prominence or becoming less noticeable. The other options are unrelated vocabulary words.

Here, ‘3’ is the correct option as part (3) of the sentence has an error. Here, at the end of the sentence, exclamation mark has been used whereas in indirect sentence, no exclamation mark can be used.

Rectifications needed: ‘is right’; ‘prefer tea to coffee’; ‘last year’

The relative pronoun 'that' correctly introduces the clause describing the amount. 'Which' could also work in restrictive clauses, but 'what' is incorrect here. 'Wherein' and 'for which' don't fit the context grammatically.

Correct option is (3).

The reference is to a novel act, which is exciting in a way. Young and old indicate age. Unique indicates one of a kind, which is not supported grammatically.

Here, prestige is the correct synonym of honour as it implies widespread respect or acclaim. Stigma implies a mark of disgrace or reproach, care is concern and humility implies the state of being humble or graceful.