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Timing and location: On Bangladesh Chief Adviser’s remarks and China visit
Yunus chose the wrong time and place to push for regional connectivity

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s remarks, made during his China visit to attend the
Boao Forum for Asia conference, have sparked sharp responses in India, amid questions about their
underlying intent. Speaking at a round table, Mr. Yunus highlighted the lack of connectivity and trade
in the region, referring to the north-eastern Indian States — the “Seven Sisters” — as a “land-locked”
area. Ignoring India’s vast coastline, he went on to claim that Bangladesh was the “guardian of ocean
access” and called on China to view the Indian States, along with Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, as
an “extension of the Chinese economy”, presenting them as a market and a production base. There
were other undertones to his remarks, which were shared on his social media accounts. This was his
first visit to China since taking office following the ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
last August. Tensions with India have persisted over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and the
Yunus government’s demands for the repatriation of Ms. Hasina from India.

With no invitation forthcoming from New Delhi, Mr. Yunus’s decision to visit China has been
perceived as a diplomatic snub — and possibly a sign that Bangladesh may be shifting its foreign
policy orientation. While the Ministry of External Affairs has declined to comment, political leaders
have weighed in. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the comments “offensive and
strongly condemnable”, suggesting that the remarks were aimed at highlighting India’s strategic
vulnerability via the “Chicken’s Neck”. Other regional leaders and members of the Opposition have
urged the central government to convey its displeasure to Dhaka. Mr. Yunus could not have been
unaware that the timing and the location of his speech would provoke controversy. His remarks
reflected a lack of sensitivity toward how the countries mentioned might interpret statements that
appear to support China’s economic hegemony in the region. While these comments may have been
intended to appeal to his hosts or may have stemmed from his advocacy for regional connectivity,
their substance could have been more carefully considered. A more suitable platform for such
discussions might have been the upcoming BIMSTEC summit in Thailand, where Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and leaders from South Asia to Southeast Asia will be present. Equally significant is
that Mr. Yunus received two letters from India this week: one from President Droupadi Murmu
extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, and another from Mr. Modi on the anniversary of Bangladesh’s
Independence Day. Although there has been no formal announcement of a Modi-Yunus meet in
Bangkok, it is hoped that both sides will engage on the sidelines to mend the strain in ties and
explore a more constructive path. [Practice Exercise]

 Red/blue coloring of words in the sentence indicates subject verb relationship; where ‘red’
denotes ‘subject’ and ‘blue’ denotes ‘verb’.

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Vocabulary
1. Remark (noun) – Comment, Statement, 13. Undertone (noun) – an underlying quality or
Observation, Declaration, Utterance feeling.

2. Push for (phrasal verb) – Advocate, 14. Following (preposition) – After, Subsequent
Promote, Campaign, Lobby, Urge to, In the wake of, As a result of

15. Ouster (noun) – Removal, Expulsion,

3. Spark (verb) – Trigger, Provoke, Ignite, Deposition, Dismissal, Ejection /
Stimulate, Generate

4. Sharp (adjective) – Strong, Harsh, Severe, 16. Persist (verb) – Continue, Endure, Last,
Pointed, Critical Remain, Prevail

5. Amid (preposition) – During, In the middle 17. Repatriation (noun) – Return, Restoration,
of, Among, In the midst of Homecoming, Deportation

6. Underlying (adjective) – Fundamental, Basic, 18. Forthcoming (adjective) – Approaching,

Root, Hidden, Latent Coming, Imminent, Available, Ready

7. Intent (noun) – Purpose, Aim, Intention, 19. Perceived (adjective) – Seen, Viewed,
Objective, Goal Regarded, Considered, Judged

8. Highlight (verb) – Emphasize, Spotlight, 20. Snub (noun) – Insult, Rebuff, Slight,
Feature, Accentuate, Underscore Rejection, Disdain

9. Vast (adjective) – Extensive, Huge, 21. Policy orientation (noun) – Strategic

Enormous, Immense, Massive direction, Approach, Tendency, Inclination

10. Coastline (noun) – Shoreline, Seaboard,

Coast, Littoral, Beachfront 22. Weigh in (phrasal verb) – to give an opinion
or enter a discussion or argument.
11. Go on to (phrase) – Proceed, Continue,
23. Condemnable (adjective) – Blameworthy,
Advance, Progress, Move forward
Reprehensible, Deplorable, Disgraceful
12. Guardian (noun) – Protector, Custodian,
Keeper, Defender, Warden

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24. Vulnerability (noun) – Weakness, 34. Advocacy (noun) – Support, Promotion,

Susceptibility, Exposure, Defenselessness Championing, Backing, Endorsement

35. Substance (noun) – Content, Essence, Core,

25. Via (preposition) – Through, By means of, By Meaning, Significance
way of, Using, With the help of
36. BIMSTEC (noun) – a regional organization of
26. Chicken's neck (noun) – It's a common seven South and Southeast Asian nations
nickname for the Siliguri Corridor in India, a focused on economic and technical
narrow strip of land connecting the cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region
northeastern states to the rest of the country

27. Convey (verb) – Communicate, Express,

37. Summit (noun) – Meeting, Conference,
Transmit, Impart, Relay
Assembly, Gathering, Talks

28. Displeasure (noun) – Dissatisfaction,

38. On the sidelines of (phrase) – Alongside,
Annoyance, Irritation, Anger, Discontent
Concurrent with, Parallel to, During

29. Provoke (verb) – Incite, Rile, Anger, Irritate,

39. Mend (verb) – Repair, Fix, Heal, Restore,
Aggravate
Improve
30. Reflect (verb) – Indicate, Show,
40. Strain (noun) – Tension, Pressure, Stress,
Demonstrate, Reveal, Exhibit
Difficulty, Friction
31. Interpret (verb) – Understand, Construe,
41. Ties (noun) – Relations, Connections, Links,
Decipher, Explain, Translate
Bonds, Relationships
32. Hegemony (noun) – Dominance, Supremacy,
42. Explore (verb) – Investigate, Examine,
Authority, Control, Leadership
Research, Study, Probe
33. Stem from (phrasal verb) – Originate, Arise,
43. Constructive (adjective) – Positive,
Derive, Spring, Result from
Productive, Useful, Helpful, Beneficial

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Summary of the Editorial

1. Controversial remarks: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked backlash in India by
calling Northeast India’s "Seven Sisters" a "land-locked" region during a speech in China.

2. Boao Forum context: Yunus made these comments at the Boao Forum for Asia conference, his first
China visit since taking office after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

3. Questionable claims: He ignored India’s coastline, called Bangladesh the "guardian of ocean access,"
and urged China to treat Northeast India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh as an "extension of the
Chinese economy."

4. Diplomatic snub?: Yunus’s China visit, without an Indian invitation, is seen as a possible shift in
Bangladesh’s foreign policy alignment.

5. India’s silence: The MEA has not officially responded, but Indian political leaders have strongly
criticized Yunus’s remarks.

6. Assam CM’s reaction: Himanta Biswa Sarma called the comments "offensive," suggesting they targeted
India’s strategic vulnerability (Siliguri Corridor/“Chicken’s Neck”).

7. Opposition pressure: Regional leaders and opposition figures urged the Indian government to formally
express displeasure to Dhaka.

8. Poor timing & location: Yunus’s remarks in China, amid India-Bangladesh tensions, were seen as
provocative and insensitive.

9. Pro-China undertones: His statements appeared to endorse Chinese economic dominance in South
Asia, raising concerns in India.

10. Possible motives: The remarks may have been aimed at pleasing China or promoting regional
connectivity but lacked diplomatic caution.

11. Better alternatives: The upcoming BIMSTEC summit in Thailand would have been a more appropriate
platform for such discussions.

12. India’s diplomatic gestures: Despite tensions, India sent Yunus Eid greetings (from President Murmu)
and Independence Day wishes (from PM Modi).

13. Potential Modi-Yunus meet: No official confirmation yet, but a sideline meeting at BIMSTEC could help
repair relations.

14. Broader tensions: India-Bangladesh ties are strained over minority attacks in Bangladesh and Dhaka’s
demand for Hasina’s repatriation from India.

15. Need for constructive engagement: Both sides must address misunderstandings and work toward
stability in bilateral relations.

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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based

1. What can be reasonably inferred about Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's intent
behind his remarks during the Boao Forum? *Editorial page+
A. He aimed to emphasize Bangladesh’s strategic importance to China.
B. He intended to foster goodwill with India by promoting connectivity.
C. He wanted to diminish the importance of Bhutan and Nepal in regional trade.
D. He was unaware of the diplomatic consequences of his statements.
2. Fill in the blank: Mr. Yunus’s speech was seen as controversial due to its _______.
A. praise for India’s coastal development
B. timing and location amid strained India-Bangladesh relations
C. neutral tone regarding regional politics
D. support for BIMSTEC’s expansion
3. Which of the following did occur according to the passage?
A. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs publicly condemned Yunus's remarks.
B. Mr. Yunus was officially invited to New Delhi before his China visit.
C. Indian leaders, including Assam’s CM, condemned Yunus's comments.
D. Mr. Modi announced a bilateral meeting with Mr. Yunus in Bangkok.
4. What is the most appropriate tone of the passage?
A. Celebratory
B. Critical
C. Humorous
D. Indifferent
5. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. Economic cooperation between Bangladesh and China
B. Internal politics of Bangladesh
C. Diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh over recent remarks by Mr. Yunus
D. China's growing economic power in South Asia
6. From the given options, identify the sentence which is in the positive degree.
A. I have a greater idea in this regard.
B. She is the most beautiful girl of the class.
C. His brother is an intelligent boy.
D. They are playing hockey with longer sticks.
7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Contaminate
A. purify
B. clean
C. excel
D. pollute
8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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From contacting our loved ones to buying groceries for our daily needs, mobile phones fulfilled
our every requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only during the pandemic, but
mobile phones have also ________ our needs since the time of their invention
A. incensed
B. served
C. exasperated
D. annoyed
9. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no
improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
When Shina reached the bus stand, she realised that she has left her wallet at home
A. she had been left her wallet
B. she had left her wallet
C. she leaves her wallet
D. no improvement required
10. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
A medicine to counteract the effect of another medicine
A. Antibiotic
B. Antidote
C. Alimony
D. Anticoagulant
11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word
It is a betterment of his work
A. Worsening
B. Growth
C. Improvement
D. Popularity
12. Select the option that has an error in the usage of the present perfect tense.
A. Ravi has completed his project.
B. Ravi has complete his homework.
C. I have completed my task.
D. Rashi has completed her homework.
13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The ambiguous statement of the leader raised criticism among the public.
A. Puzzled
B. Confusing
C. Disorganised
D. Clear
14. Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error.
He received an honarary degree for his contributions
A. Honnary
B. Honnorary

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C. Honorary
D. Honnaary
15. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains
an error.
I regret / in notify that / the model you want/ is out of stock
A. I regret
B. in notify that
C. is out of stock
D. the model you want
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Skeleton in the cupboard
A. A famous and hidden fact
B. An interesting and thoughtful fact
C. An embarrassing and hidden fact
D. A popular and known fact
17. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The corporator gathered heaps of curses, and his misdeeds can never be forgiven by the
people
A. Arguments
B. Transgressions
C. Confrontation
D. Consequences
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sarah said that she hates it when people ______ at her
A. stair
B. steer
C. stare
D. star
19. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A. Almighty
B. Sculpter
C. Stampede
D. Pursuit
20. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains
a grammatical error.
As he is not satisfied / with the jury’s decision, / he appeal / in the higher court.
A. as he is not satisfied
B. he appeal
C. in the higher court
D. with the jury’s decision
Comprehension:

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It was Saturday evening last week. My parents and younger sister had (1) _______ to my
uncle's house to (2) ______the day. I had stayed back to prepare for a class test. At 5:00 p.m,
someone (3) _____the door bell. To my shock and dismay, one of my distant relatives, Mr.
Sinha (4) ______ standing with his suitcase. I had to call him in most unwillingly. He was a big
bore and nothing less than a chatterbox. I asked his preference (5) ____ coffee and tea.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. gone
B. going
C. went
D. go
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A. spent
B. spented
C. spend
D. spended
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. rings
B. rang
C. ring
D. rung
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A. were
B. is
C. been
D. was
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A. between
B. among
C. with
D. for

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Answers
1. A 2. B 3.C 4. B 5. C 6.C 7.D 8.B 9. B 10. B 11.A
12. B 13.D 14.C 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.B 21.A 22.C
23. B 24.D 25.A [Practice Exercise]
Explanations
1. A) He aimed to emphasize Bangladesh’s strategic importance to China.
Yunus’s statements such as calling Bangladesh the “guardian of ocean access” and proposing
the region as an “extension of the Chinese economy” suggest a deliberate attempt to highlight
Bangladesh's geostrategic value, likely to gain favor with China.
B is incorrect: His remarks upset India and were not conducive to goodwill.
C is incorrect: There’s no indication he tried to sideline Bhutan or Nepal.
D is incorrect: The passage says “Mr. Yunus could not have been unaware”, implying awareness
of potential backlash.
2. B) timing and location amid strained India-Bangladesh relations
The passage highlights that the timing and location of Yunus’s remarks — during a China visit
while tensions with India were high — contributed to the controversy.
A is incorrect: He ignored India’s coastline entirely.
C is incorrect: His tone was not neutral; it favored China.
D is incorrect: BIMSTEC was only mentioned as a more appropriate forum, not something he
supported.
3. C) Indian leaders, including Assam’s CM, condemned Yunus's comments.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is mentioned as calling the comments “offensive and strongly
condemnable,” showing a strong reaction from Indian leadership.
A is incorrect: The MEA declined to comment.
B is incorrect: No invitation was sent from New Delhi.
D is incorrect: There’s no formal announcement of a Modi-Yunus meeting.
4. B) Critical
The passage adopts a critical tone, especially towards Mr. Yunus's remarks during his China
visit. It points out his insensitivity, the potential diplomatic consequences, and how his
comments may support China's dominance in the region. The tone reflects concern and
analytical scrutiny rather than neutrality or praise.
A. Incorrect because the passage is not praising or celebrating any event or individual. It
focuses on geopolitical tension and criticism.
C. Incorrect as the language and subject matter are serious and diplomatic, not meant for
amusement.
D. Incorrect because the author clearly expresses concern and engagement with the issue
rather than detachment.
5. C) Diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh over recent remarks by Mr. Yunus

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The central focus of the passage is on how Mr. Yunus's comments during his China visit have
led to diplomatic friction between India and Bangladesh. It discusses reactions from Indian
officials, the timing and implications of his speech, and the potential foreign policy shift in
Bangladesh.
A. Incorrect because the passage isn't centered on the benefits or specifics of economic
cooperation but on the controversy surrounding Mr. Yunus's remarks.
B. Incorrect; while it briefly mentions Sheikh Hasina's ouster, the main focus is not on domestic
Bangladeshi politics.
D. Incorrect as the passage only touches on this in context; it is not the primary theme, but
rather a background factor in the India-Bangladesh tension.
6. C) His brother is an intelligent boy positive degree भें है क्मोंकि "intelligent" अऩने base form, भें
है , जो किसी प्रिाय िी तुरना िो नह ॊ दर्ााता। Positive degree िेवर एि गुण िा वणान ियती है , औय
महाॉ "intelligent" िेवर "उसिे बाई" िी ववर्ेषता फता यहा है।
His brother is an intelligent boy is in the positive degree because "intelligent" is in its base
form, which does not imply any comparison. Positive degree describes a quality without
comparison, and here "intelligent" only attributes a quality to "his brother."
7. D) Contaminate (verb) – To make something impure or unclean by adding harmful or
poisonous substances; pollute; taint. दवू षत ियना
SYNONYM: Pollute (verb) – To make impure, dirty, or harmful by introducing contaminants or
pollutants; contaminate. प्रदवू षत ियना/ ै
 Purify (verb) – To remove impurities or contaminants; clean, refine. र्ुद्ध ियना
 Clean (verb/adjective) – Free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances; tidy. साफ़
ियना/स्वच्छ
 Excel (verb) – To be exceptionally good at something; surpass. श्रेष्ठ होना
8. B) Served' िा use होगा क्मोंकि इसिा अथा होता है "सेवा ियना मा आवश्मिताओॊ िो ऩयू ा ियना।" महाॉ
sentence भें mention है कि भोफाइर पोन ने हभाय आवश्मिताओॊ िो ऩूया किमा है , इसलरए 'served'
उऩमुक्त है। जफकि: 'Incensed' िा अथा है "क्रोधधत ियना," 'Exasperated' िा अथा है "खिन्न मा हतार्
ियना," 'Annoyed' िा अथा है "ऩये र्ान ियना।" मे वविल्ऩ इस सॊदबा भें सह नह ॊ हैं।
Served' will be used because it means "to fulfill needs or provide service." The sentence
mentions that mobile phones have been fulfilling our needs, making 'served' the most
appropriate option. Whereas: 'Incensed' means "to make angry," 'Exasperated' means "to
frustrate or irritate," 'Annoyed' means "to bother." These options do not fit the context of the
sentence.

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9. B) 'she has left her wallet' 'she had left her wallet' USE ोंक Past Tense
ें ै ("When Shina reached the bus stand..."), औ ी कि घ घ
ै। ऐ ों ें Past Perfect Tense (had + V3) USE क ै।
'she had left her wallet' will be used instead of 'she has left her wallet' because when a
sentence is in the Past Tense and refers to an action completed before another past action, the
correct tense is Past Perfect; Like— When Shina reached the bus stand, she realised that she
had left her wallet at home.
10. B) Antidote (noun) – A medicine or substance used to counteract the effects of poison or
another medicine. अभत
ृ /प्रततिायि
 Antibiotic (noun) – A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
प्रततजैववि दवा
 Alimony (noun) – A financial support given to a spouse after separation or divorce.
गुजाया बत्ता
 Anticoagulant (noun) – A substance that prevents blood from clotting. यक्त िे थक्िे
जभने से योिने वार दवा
11. A) Betterment (noun) – Improvement, advancement, progress, refinement. सुधाय, उन्नतत,
प्रगतत।
Antonym:Worsening (noun) – Decline, deterioration, degradation, regression.बफगड़ना, अवनतत।
 Growth (noun) – Expansion, increase, development, progress.ववृ द्ध, ववस्ताय।
 Improvement (noun) – Betterment, enhancement, refinement, advancement.सध
ु ाय,
प्रगतत।
 Popularity (noun) – Fame, recognition, approval, renown.रोिवप्रमता।
12. B) B भें Present Perfect Tense िा गरत use किमा गमा है क्मोंकि इसभें "complete" verb िा base
form है । Present Perfect Tense भें हभेर्ा past participle (V3) िा use होता है । Like: "Ravi has
completed his homework."
Option B contains an error in the usage of the Present Perfect Tense. In this tense, the verb
should always be in its past participle form (V3), but here the verb "complete" is incorrectly
used in its base form instead of "completed." Correction: The sentence should be written as:
"Ravi has completed his homework
13. D) Ambiguous (adjective) – Open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided.
अस्ऩष्ट, अतनणीत

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Antonym: Clear (adjective) – Easy to understand; free from ambiguity; obvious. स्ऩष्ट, साफ़
 Puzzled (adjective) – Confused or unable to understand. उरझन भें
 Confusing (adjective) – Difficult to understand or causing confusion. भ्रलभत ियने वारा
 Disorganised (adjective) – Lacking order or structure. अव्मवस्स्थत
14. C) The correct spelling of the underlined word "honarary" is "Honorary", which means
"conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions." In Hindi, it translates to
"सम्भानसूचि" मा "भानद".
15. B) 'in notify that' िे फदरे 'to notify that' िा use होगा। क्मोंकि 'regret' िे फाद जफ किसी िामा िो
ियने मा सच
ू ना दे ने िी फात हो, तो 'to-infinitive' (जैस:े to notify) िा use होता है ।
उदाहयण: "I regret to inform you that the meeting has been cancelled."
'to notify that' will be used instead of 'in notify that'. This is because after the verb 'regret',
when referring to an action that one needs to perform or announce, we use the 'to-infinitive'
form (e.g., to notify) Example: "I regret to inform you that the meeting has been cancelled."
16. C) Skeleton in the cupboard (idiom): It refers to an embarrassing or shameful secret that
someone tries to keep hidden from others.िब्र भें िॊिार एि ऐसी फात िा प्रतीि है जो र्भानाि मा
तछऩी हुई होती है औय स्जसे व्मस्क्त दस
ू यों से तछऩाने िी िोलर्र् ियता है।
17. B) Misdeeds (noun): Wrongful acts, offenses, or immoral actions. गरत िाभ, अऩयाध
Synonym: Transgressions (noun) – Violations of laws, moral principles, or duties;
offenses.उल्रॊघन, अऩयाध
 Arguments (noun) – A set of reasons given to persuade or prove something. तिा, वववाद
 Confrontation (noun) – A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation. साभना, टियाव
 Consequences (noun) – Results or effects of an action or condition.ऩरयणाभ, असय
18. C) 'Stare' िा use होगा क्मोंकि इसिा अथा है "टिटिी रगािय दे िना"। sentence भें mention है कि
साया ने िहा कि उसे नपयत है जफ रोग उसे घयू ते हैं। 'Stair' िा अथा होता है "सीढ ", जो इस वाक्म िे लरए
सह नह ॊ है । 'Steer' िा अथा होता है "भागादर्ान ियना मा गाड़ी चराना", जो महाॉ सॊदबा भें नह ॊ आता।
'Star' िा अथा होता है "ताया", औय मह बी वाक्म भें सह नह ॊ है।
'Stare' will be used because it means "to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something."
The sentence mentions Sarah's dislike for people staring at her, which fits perfectly in this
context.c'Stair' refers to "a step in a set of stairs," which is irrelevant to the sentence. 'Steer'
means "to guide or direct," which doesn't align with the intended meaning here. 'Star' refers to
"a celestial body," which also doesn’t fit the sentence context.

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19. B) The incorrectly spelt word is ‘Sculpter’. The correct spelling is ‘Sculptor’, which means “a
person who makes statues or other works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, etc.”
भतू तािाय.
20. B) 'he appeal' 'he appeals' USE ोंक Subject 'he' Third Person Singular ै :
Verb Singular ; ै — He goes to school every day.
'he appeals' will be used instead of 'he appeal' because the subject 'he' is third person singular,
so the verb will also be singular; Like— He goes to school every day.
21. A) "gone" िा use होगा क्मोंकि वाक्म present perfect tense भें है । "had" िे साथ हभेर्ा verb िा past
participle (third form) आता है। "gone" (past participle) िा अथा है िह ॊ चरे जाना। वाक्म भें फतामा
गमा है कि भाता-वऩता औय छोट फहन चाचा िे घय गए थे। "going" present participle है , जो इस सॊदबा
भें सह नह ॊ है । "went" simple past tense है , जफकि महाॉ past perfect tense िा use हुआ है । "go"
base form है , जो grammatical रूऩ से महाॉ कपट नह ॊ होती।
The word "gone" is used because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicated by the
auxiliary verb "had." "Gone" (past participle) means to have gone somewhere, which fits the
context of the parents and younger sister having gone to the uncle's house. "Going" is a
present participle, which is incorrect in this context. "Went" is the simple past tense, but the
past perfect tense is required here. "Go" is the base form, which does not fit grammatically.
22. C) 'Spend' use ोंक "spend" ै औ verb 'to' base
form (infinitive) ें ै। ाँ sentence ें 'to' verb ी base form 'spend' ै।
'Spent' past tense ै , 'spented' औ 'spended' grammatically incorrect forms ैं ोंक 'spend'
past participle औ past tense ों 'spent' ै।
'Spend' will be used because it means to pass time, and after 'to,' the base form (infinitive) of
the verb is required. Here, 'to spend' is grammatically correct. 'Spent' is the past tense, while
'spented' and 'spended' are incorrect forms since the past and past participle of 'spend' is
always 'spent.'
23. B) 'Rang' िा use किमा जाएगा क्मोंकि 'rang' कक्रमा 'ring' िा past tense है औय मह sentence past
tense भें लरिा गमा है । जफ 5:00 फजे घॊट फजी, तो मह ऩहरे िी फात है। 'Rings' present tense है , जो
महाॉ उऩमुक्त नह ॊ है । 'Ring' base form है , स्जसिा use भुख्म कक्रमा िे रूऩ भें नह ॊ किमा जा सिता।
'Rung' past participle है , जो िेवर 'has' मा 'had' िे साथ use होता है । इसलरए, 'rang' महाॉ सह
answer है।
'Rang' will be used because it is the past tense of the verb 'ring,' and the sentence is written in
the past tense. The event of someone ringing the doorbell happened at 5:00 p.m., indicating a

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past action. 'Rings' is in the present tense, which does not fit here. 'Ring' is the base form and
cannot function as the main verb in this context. 'Rung' is the past participle, used only with
'has' or 'had.' Thus, 'rang' is the correct answer.
24. D) was use ोंक ाँ singular subject "Mr. Sinha" ए past tense ी verb ए।
"Was" singular correct ै , क "were" plural ए use ै , "is" present tense ै,
औ "been" auxiliary verb ू ै।
was will be used because the singular subject "Mr. Sinha" requires a past tense verb. "Was" is
correct for singular, while "were" is plural, "is" is present tense, and "been" is incomplete
without an auxiliary verb.
25. A) between use ोंक preference ों (coffee औ tea) ूछ ै।
"Between" options ए use ै, क "among" ध ए, "with" औ "for"
context ग़ ैं।
A. between will be used because preference is asked between two things (coffee and tea).
"Between" is used for two options, while "among" is for three or more, and "with"/"for" are
incorrect here.

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