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REVISION
Word Synonym Antonym
1. Aegis 1. Patronage 1. Obstruction
2. Granular 2. Microscopic 2. Vague
3. Mired 3. Entangled 3. Liberated
4. Proxy 4. Substitute 4. Original
5. Fared 5. Progressed 5. Floundered
6. Penetration 6. Infiltration 6. Blockage
7. Laudable 7. commendable 7. Blameworthy
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Phrasal Verb Meaning
Take severe action against something
Step in
illegal/undesirable
Run from pillar to post Intervene or get involved in a difficult situation
Crack down (on) Go through great efforts and struggle to get help
Touch on Establish a rule or principle
Lay down Briefly mention or discuss a subject
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Vacillation : अस्थिरता
Meaning: Indecisiveness or inability to choose
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
• wavering, • determination, Vaccination में
vacillation मत
• ambivalence, • resolution, करना वरना बख ु ार
पक्का।
• seesawing • decisiveness
His vacillation is so bad, he can’t choose between tea or
coffee for hours!
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Estranged : अलग हुआ
Meaning: No longer close or affectionate; alienated
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
• alienated, • Affectionate Strange बनने में
ही लग गया – अब
• distant, • friendly, भाई भी
estranged हो
• separated • intimate गया!
I'm estranged from my best friend— we haven't met in
weeks!
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Xenophobia : विदे शी लोगों से डर या नफरत
Meaning: Dislike or fear of foreigners
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
• racism, • inclusiveness, Z for ज़हर जैसा
सोच रखना =
• chauvinism, • multiculturalism xenophobia
• bigotry • cosmopolitanism
His xenophobia extends to food — he won’t even try
Italian pizza!
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Paradox : विरोधाभास
Meaning: A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement that may be true
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
• irony, • obviousness, Pair of ox
(oxen) in
• absurdity, • lucidity, opposite
directions –
• anomaly • congruity paradox!
I’m a walking paradox: I want to sleep but keep watching
reels.
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Imposition : िोपना / दबाि डालना
Meaning: The act of forcing something on others
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
• enforcement, • exemption, जबरदस्ती कुछ
impose ककया तो
• intrusion, • leniency, लोग oppose
करें गे।
• coercion • voluntariness
Waking up at 6 a.m. on a Sunday is an imposition on
humanity.
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Strident : तीखा / कठोर
•Meaning: Loud and harsh; forcefully assertive
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
•clamorous, • mellow, Scooter के
strident horn से
•aggressive, • gentle, सबका कान दख ु ा।
•raucous • soothing
Her strident alarm clock nearly made me jump into
another dimension!
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Deliberate : विचार करना / जानबझ
ू कर
Meaning: To think carefully before making a decision
SYNONYMS ANTONYMS TRICK
•ponder, • neglect, Delivery से पहले
HUM deliberate
•contemplate, • dismiss, करती हैं कक KAB
AAEGA MERA
•weigh • disregard PARCEL
I deliberated for 15 minutes before deciding what to
binge-watch.
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IDIOMS AND PHRASES & PHRASAL VERBS
1. On the back foot – in a disadvantaged or defensive
position
2. Kicked off – started suddenly or triggered
3. Change of heart – a change in opinion or feeling
4. Come together – to unite or collaborate
5. Take into account – to consider or include in planning or
decision-making
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Grammar rule:
Use of ‘Each’ and ‘Every’
Rule:
Each is used for individuals.
Every is used for a group as a whole.
Example:
Each student was given a book.
Every student must submit the form.
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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 mandates that all students across the country
must learn three languages in school. Theoretically, NEP 2020 is more flexible than the
previous versions of the three-language policy in India, which have always faced
resistance not just in south India but also different States. Hindi is only one of the many
Indian languages, and States are free to choose any two Indian languages and one
foreign language in the mix of three, according to NEP 2020. However, the fear that
Hindi will become the default option as the second Indian language apart from the
native language is aggravated by Maharashtra government’s attempts to prioritise Hindi
over other regional languages and its continuing vacillation on the issue. The State has
now withdrawn its decision that Hindi will ‘generally’ be taught until Class five, as the
second Indian language, after it kicked off a political storm in the State and put the
ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the back foot. A committee headed by Dr.
Narendra Jadhav will now deliberate with all stakeholders on the relevance of the three-
language policy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the government would
accept its recommendation.
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This change of heart comes after estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj
Thackeray, legatees of a strident version of Marathi pride that often turned into
violent xenophobia, came together to oppose what they see as “imposition” of Hindi.
Evidently, the language issue is uniting political rivals against the BJP. Languages
associated with power gain more influence but attempts to force languages on people
on the back of political power can be divisive. The paradox is that the BJP sees the
three language policy as a question of national pride and unity. It is clear that most
students, including those in India’s Hindi-speaking regions, want to learn English.
According to Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, nearly a fifth of students in the
State are learning a third language and the new policy would give that option to all
students. There are 15 languages including Hindi available in schools under the third
language option, and when at least 20 students demand a language in a school, it will
be taught. While this sounds noble and politically neutral, the actual implementation
is different. Hardly anyone in Bihar has learnt Tamil or Malayalam or Kannada or
Telugu under the three language policy so far.
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The chances of an overwhelming majority of students ending up
with Hindi as part of the three-language policy is high. No State or
school can offer a vast range of languages. The BJP must reassess
its language policy taking into account the responses that are
emerging from different parts of the country. It must learn the
language of unity.
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Q1. According to the passage, what was the primary reason for the
Maharashtra government’s decision to withdraw its earlier policy on
teaching Hindi until Class five?
A. It wanted to replace Hindi with Marathi in schools.
B. The Central Government instructed them to change it.
C. Political backlash from influential regional leaders forced the
change.
D. There were not enough Hindi teachers in the State.
E. The policy was not legally approved by the education committee.
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Q2. As per the three-language policy outlined in NEP 2020, what
language combination is allowed in schools?
A. Any two foreign languages and one Indian language
B. One native language, one Indian language, and one foreign
language
C. Only Hindi and English as compulsory languages
D. Two Indian languages of the State's choice and one foreign
language
E. One Hindi dialect, one foreign language, and English
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Q3. What can be reasonably inferred about the NEP 2020’s three-
language policy from the passage?
A. It is widely accepted across all Indian states.
B. It has eliminated all linguistic conflicts in India.
C. Its flexible framework still faces regional and political resistance.
D. It forces students to compulsorily learn Hindi as a third language.
E. It has led to a sharp rise in students learning foreign languages.
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Q4. Which of the following can be logically concluded about
language preferences among Indian students, as discussed in the
passage?
A. Most students in India do not want to learn English anymore.
B. There is an increasing demand for regional languages in Bihar.
C. Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu are widely taught in
Hindi-speaking states.
D. A significant number of students are inclined toward learning
Hindi by default.
E. The students are uniformly divided in their language preferences.
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Q5. What is the central theme of the passage?
A. The importance of learning foreign languages in modern India
B. The conflict between English and Hindi as educational languages
C. The political and social complexities involved in implementing
language policies
D. The superiority of regional languages in education
E. How India’s linguistic diversity creates unity
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Q6. Which of the following statements is/are true based on the passage?
1. NEP 2020 mandates learning three languages in school.
2. Maharashtra’s initial move to promote Hindi was welcomed by all
parties.
3. Political considerations influenced language policy decisions in
Maharashtra.
4. NEP 2020 forces all students to study Hindi as one of the three
languages.
5. Estranged political rivals united over a common language concern.
A. 1, 2, 4 only
B. 1, 3, 5 only
C. 2, 3, 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3 only
E. 3, 4, 5 only
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Q7. Consider the following statements:
1. The actual execution of the NEP policy has matched its
theoretical flexibility.
2. The BJP’s stance on the language issue is viewed by some as
linguistic imposition.
3. The three-language policy has promoted equal representation of
all Indian languages.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3
E. All three
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Grammar based question
A. According to Maharashtra Minister Ashish
B. Shelar, nearly a fifth of student in the
C. State are learning a third language and
D. the new policy would give that option to
E. all students.
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1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. B
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Exercise
Revise all words and write
down in comment section
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Exercise
Phrasal Verb Meaning
Cut out To remove or eliminate something
Done away with To get rid of or abolish
Struck on To begin something suddenly (e.g., a match or event)
To solve a difficult problem or understand something
Crack the code
elusive
To maintain pride or representation in a difficult
Keep the flag flying
situation
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Descriptive Writing
Write an email to your team leader
seeking permission to work from home.
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Whites on greens: On Wimbledon 2025
Wimbledon might be Djokovic’s best chance for
a 25th Slam
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Word Meaning
Tradition A belief or custom passed down over generations
Anachronism Something outdated or out of its time period
Bespoke Custom-made or tailored for a specific need
Verdant Green and lush with vegetation
Pomp Ceremony and splendid display
Splendour Magnificence or brilliance in appearance
Pristine Fresh and clean as if new; unspoiled
Pedigree Background or history, especially of excellence
Engaging Charming or interesting; capturing attention
Notable Worthy of attention or notice
Apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Litigation Legal proceedings or lawsuits
Clustered Crowded or grouped closely together
Reminiscent Tending to remind one of something
Shrinking Becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent
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Tennis loves its traditions, and The Championships at Wimbledon more so. In the
recent past though, the sport’s most prestigious Major has progressively cut out many
of its famed anachronisms. The bespoke grass-court seeding formula, the Middle
Sunday holiday and best-of-five set doubles matches have all been done away with.
Now, for the first time in the 148-year history of the tournament, there will be no line
judges, and electronic calling will take effect on all courts. Yet, when the first ball is
struck on Monday, there will be no dearth of the verdant pomp and splendour. If
anything, a less clustered court, with its glazed green grass, may lead to a better visual
experience, and give the best players, clothed in pristine white, a broader canvas to
work their magic on. Chief among them will be Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the
world’s top two men who have now established an engaging rivalry reminiscent of the
Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal duels. Alcaraz, in fact, is the two-time defending
champion at SW19 and has won four of his last five tournaments, including the
Queen’s Club Championships. World No. 1 Sinner does not have similar grass
pedigree, but his first-ever Slam semifinal was at the All England Club in 2023, and he
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However, 24-time Major winner and seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic
is not to be discounted. The 38-year-old Serb is not in Slam-winning shape but grass
presents the best chance. He finished runner-up in 2024 just weeks after a knee
operation and the last time he exited Wimbledon before the final was in 2017. Among
women, No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, despite the bitter French Open final loss to Coco Gauff,
remains the player to beat and there is no reason why her power-packed game cannot
triumph in southwest London. But the last eight editions have seen eight different
victors, pointing to an open field. For Gauff and five-time Major champion Iga Swiatek,
Wimbledon has been the least rewarding Slam and they will be hoping to crack the
code. American Gauff has not gone past the fourth round while Swiatek’s best showing
is quarterfinals. Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, 2024 runner-up Jasmine
Paolini and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina are among the other notable names. The
Indian presence will again be limited to doubles with Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri,
Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli competing. As the country’s tennis remains stuck in a
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Summary of the Passage:
Wimbledon, tennis’s most tradition-rich tournament, has gradually
moved away from several outdated customs, with 2024 marking the
end of on-court line judges, replaced by electronic calling. Despite
these modernizations, the tournament still retains its visual charm and
historical flair. The men's side is headlined by World No. 1 Jannik Sinner
and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who are developing a
compelling rivalry. Novak Djokovic, though recovering from surgery,
remains a contender given his grass-court success. On the women's
side, Aryna Sabalenka is the frontrunner, but Wimbledon’s
unpredictable nature—with eight different winners in eight years—
makes it an open contest. Past champions like Gauff, Swiatek,
Krejcikova, and Rybakina add to the intrigue. Indian players are again
only in doubles events, as Indian tennis struggles with systemic issues.
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Q1. What does the shift to electronic calling at Wimbledon
indicate about the tournament’s current approach?
A. It is resisting all forms of modern technology.
B. It is adopting technological advancements while
retaining tradition.
C. It is planning to eliminate all human roles from matches.
D. It no longer values umpire decisions.
E. It will soon stop using grass courts.
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Q2. What can be inferred about the rivalry between
Alcaraz and Sinner?
A. It is a newly formed rivalry with no notable matches yet.
B. They are childhood friends turned rivals.
C. Their rivalry is being compared to Federer-Nadal,
suggesting high quality and fan interest.
D. Sinner has never defeated Alcaraz.
E. It only exists on clay courts.
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Q3. Why is Djokovic considered a contender despite
recent challenges?
A. He has a wildcard entry from the organizers.
B. He is the youngest player in the men’s draw.
C. He was undefeated in 2023.
D. His strong past record on grass makes him a threat.
E. He has defeated both Alcaraz and Sinner this year.
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Q4. Which of the following best describes the women’s
singles competition at Wimbledon in recent years?
A. Dominated by Aryna Sabalenka for three straight years
B. A consistent win streak by Iga Swiatek
C. Unpredictable with a different winner each year
D. Limited only to American players
E. Typically won by doubles specialists
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Q5. What does the mention of Gauff and Swiatek’s past
performances at Wimbledon imply?
A. They are grass-court specialists.
B. Wimbledon has been their most successful tournament.
C. They have never competed at Wimbledon.
D. They struggle more at Wimbledon compared to other
Majors.
E. They will not be participating this year.
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Q6. What is the underlying concern regarding Indian tennis
based on the passage?
A. Indian players are consistently reaching Slam finals.
B. Singles players from India are making a breakthrough.
C. Indian tennis is thriving across all categories.
D. Structural issues have led to underperformance and
limited representation.
E. Indian players are being banned from international
tournaments.
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Q7. What can be inferred about Wimbledon’s visual and
aesthetic appeal despite modernization?
A. It has diminished due to removal of traditions.
B. It is better appreciated without old-fashioned elements.
C. The court looks dull without line judges.
D. Modern fans prefer colorful outfits to white clothing.
E. The greenery has been replaced by clay courts.
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1. B
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. B
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