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Sanctum Study Notes 30 th July Cloze Test The Hindu India s benchmark stock indices are roaring again, with the Nifty and the Sensex (1) all-time highs on Friday, crossing the 11,200 and 37,300

1 Sanctum Study Notes 30 th July Cloze Test The Hindu India s benchmark stock indices are roaring again, with the Nifty and the Sensex (1) all-time highs on Friday, crossing the 11,200 and 37,300 levels, respectively. A result largely of increased buying by foreign institutional investors and expectations of strong first-quarter (2) results, it took the Sensex just 13 trading sessions to move from 36,000 to 37,000 points. Coming after both indices witnessed extremely sharp corrections a few months ago, the rally has occurred when other emerging market indices have (3) to recover their losses since the fall in February. The swift recovery, however, is not reflective of a secular rise. While the sharp market correction in February hit stocks across the board, this rally has been limited to a few (4) of the market. Heavyweight blue-chip stocks such as HDFC, Reliance Industries, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have (5) the most while many others have lagged behind. 1. (a) peaked (b) scaling (c) measuring (d) sized 2. (a) invests (b) emerging (c) earnings (d) profits 3. (a) managed (b) succeeded (c) failed (d) forgotten 4. (a) pockets (b) takes (c) gainers (d) steals 5. (a) worked (b) changed (c) advanced (d) contributed Watch the Video Solution Here Parajumble Mint A. The Wednesday election in Pakistan was no different. B. However, the strings will continue to be pulled by the Pakistan army. C. However, it was not to be. Going by the numbers at the time this editorial was written, it looks like Imran Khan s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) will come to power. D. It is commonplace to see media reports calling elections wherever they happen historic and uniquely important. E. Indeed, Pakistan is standing at a crossroads and this election could indeed have been a game changer. Advance Fillers 176. A(n) spirit only causes more stress and strife; it is better to forgive and forget. a. apathetic b. restorative c. flaccid d. vindictive e. fortuitous 177. When we were renovating the old house, we found a(n) of $10 and $20 bills hidden inside the old laundry chute. a. odyssey b. matrix c. lament d. fodder e. cache 178. Even though the pilot promised it was safe, Neil was to fly during a snowstorm. a. habitual b. overzealous c. pavid d. reluctant e. salacious 179. Ron has few friends because he is and cares only about himself. a. mundane b. intrepid c. garrulous d. voracious e. egocentric 180. The workers attempted to the supervisor s authority by negotiating terms with the clients themselves. a. contradict b. instigate c. resonate d. placate e. undermine

2 Grammar Exercise All topics 91. A: Why didn t you answer me? B: I didn t hear. A) why did you ask it B) what did you ask C) what you asked D) why you asked 92. He isn t sure he can repair the damage but, he hopes to. Means He be able to repair it. A) will B) should C) may D) would 93. It s time salaries went up means: A) This time salaries went up B) Salaries went up that time C) Salaries went up and it was the right time D) We think salaries ought to go up 94. A: When did they give the workers a rise? B: A rise last month. A) was given to them B) gave them C) was given for them D) had been given to them 95. A: Did you manage to pass the exam? B: It was, but I managed it all right. A) difficult enough B) too difficult C) extremely difficult D) such difficult 96. his good work and manners he didn t get a promotion. A) Because of B) In spite of C) Even though D) As a result of 97. It is clear that progress destroys beauty. That s why most people object to it our surrounding this way. A) change B) be changed C) changed D) changing 98. A: You ought to explain this matter to the union. B: It s already been explained. A) them B) to them C) for them D) to this matter 99. That scientist was one of the first with bacteria. A) experimenting B) to experiment C) experiment D) experiments 100. She found her photographs, because she is still looking for them. A) mustn t has B) couldn t have C) needn t have D) oughtn t have Common Error 1. If you place hard work in front of you, (a)/ and not destiny, then automatically, (b)/ your hard work pays down (c)/ and what it yields becomes your destiny.(d)/ No Error (e) 2. India s export growth and hence GDP growth face (a)/ many obstacles; it needs (b)/ a strategic framework that (c)/ can look and plan ahead.(d)/ No Error (e) 3. The article seems unmindful of the storm about to unsettle (a)/ the foundations of Indian exports or the need for a massive structural (b)/ overhaul that can wean exporters off (c)/ certain subsidies without affecting export performance.(d)/ No Error (e) 4. With the Sensex has gained (a)/ almost 10% since the beginning of the year, (b)/ the midand small-cap indices (c)/ are significantly down.(d)/ No Error (e) 5. In order to cut Sharif and his party, (a)/ the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), or PML -N, to size, the Pakistan army has supported multiple protest movements (b)/ against the civilian government (c)/ in the last five years.(d)/ No Error (e) Watch the Video Solution here Phrase Replacement 1. While taxpayer funds can funnel in public universities, how do you ensure that private universities that are self-funded remain affordable to the best of talent that might not be able to afford them? A. can funnel into B. can be funnelled in C. can funnel for D. can be funnelled into 2. The fact is that you cannot see more than you know, but you keep for shedding ignorance and increasing your knowledge bank. A. yet you keep on shedding B. but you keep on shedding of C. yet you keep on shedding of D. yet you keep for shedding of

3 3. There is respect for the teacher s knowledge and experience, vision and understanding and that guidance prevents the student from committing a mistake. A. are respects to the teacher s B. is respect to the teacher s C. are respects for teacher s D. is respect for teacher s Phrasal Verbs 51. By the way, Jill, Gregory was asking you (asking how you are). A) after B) by C) out D) over 52. I m afraid you ve signed the agreement now, Mr. Blake. It s too late to back it. A) out of B) away from C) away with D) down to 53. I tried hard but I simply couldn t break from my old habits. A) into B) away C) down D) off 54. How did you managed to come even without a scratch? A) round B) out with C) off D) through 55. Many people meditation to relax. A) give up B) make C) take up D) take out 56. I took tennis again at the beginning of this year. A) on B) with C) by D) up 57. Which shirt shall I (wear) tonight? A) take on B) get on C) go with D) put on 58. Until I repay my bank loan, I ll have to my living expenses. A) call off B) cut down on C) get round D) turn down 59. If you want to lose weight, you should the number of sweets and chocolates you eat. A) come down with B) take out of C) cut down on D) watch out for 60. The nights are beginning to draw again. It was light this time last week. A) away B) for C) in D) off Changes in Anti-corruption law The amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, adopted recently by both Houses of Parliament, are a mixed bag. Moves to make changes in this law, aimed at combating corruption in government, were initiated during the UPA s second term in office and largely centred on the misuse of one provision Section 13 (1)d. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had criticised this section, under which public servants are culpable for securing a pecuniary advantage for another without any public interest, for ignoring a foundational principle of criminal law: mens rea. This resulted in many honest officials being prosecuted even when they gained nothing and merely exercised their power or discretion in favour of someone. Insofar as it had a chilling effect on governance and deterred bold decisionmaking, the amended form may have a liberating effect on honest officials. Besides, it is more concise and restricts criminal misconduct to two offences: misappropriating or converting to one s own use property entrusted to a public servant or is in his control, and amassing unexplained wealth. There was concern initially with the wording, intentionally enriches himself illicitly during the period of his office, as it raised a doubt whether the intention to amass wealth would also have to be proved. Now an explanation has been added that a person shall be presumed to have intentionally enriched himself if he cannot account for his assets through known sources of income. By making citizens liable for offering a bribe to a public servant, the anti-corruption law has been brought in line with the UN Convention Against Corruption. The only exception to this rule is when one is forced to give a bribe. This exception kicks in only when the fact that one was forced to pay a bribe is reported to a law enforcement authority within seven days. The penal provision can empower people by allowing them to cite it to refuse to pay a bribe. At the same time, what happens when the police or any other agency refuses to register a complaint? People may be left in the lurch with no redress. Further, it may render them vulnerable to threats from unscrupulous public servants who collect money to speed up public services but do not deliver. The most unacceptable change is the introduction of a prior approval norm to start an investigation. When a prior sanction requirement exists in law for prosecution, it is incomprehensible that the legislature should

4 create another layer of protection in the initial stage of a probe. Public servants need to be protected against unfair prosecution, but a genuine drive against corruption needs a package of legislative measures. These should contain penal provisions, create an ombudsman in the form of a Lokpal or Lokayukta, as well as assure citizens of time-bound services and whistle-blower protection. Laws to fulfil these objectives are either not operational or are yet to materialise. Daily Vocab The Hindu Editorial 30 th July Changes in Anti-corruption law Combat to fight/ to stop sth bad from happening लड़न Culpable responsible for having done sth wrong आपर धक Pecuniary related with money प स स ज ड़ ह आ Mens rea thoughts behind a wrongful act गलत क म क प छ क स च Discretion freedom to act on one s own Insofar to the extant इस हद तक Deter to make sb decide not to do sth by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions discourage/ र कन Entrust to to make sb responsible ज म द र ठहरन Amass to collect sth, especially in large quantities इक करन Illicitly not allowed by the law अव ध Kick in to begin to take effect भ व श ह न Cite to mentions sth as a reason or an example, उ ल ख करन Leave sb in Lurch to fail to help sb when they are relying on you to do so मदद न कर प न Redress to correct sth that is unfair and wrong ठ क करन Unscrupulous without moral principles; not honest or fair बईम न Ombudsman an official whose job is to examine and report ल क य त SSC CGL English: Strategy A must watch video for SSC aspirants. Here is the link:- Sanctum English has reached 50,000 followers on Grade Up and 10,000 on Telegram. We would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for your active: Appreciation Participation Feedback Suggestions We will continue to provide you FREE and quality study material. Nothing pleases us more than a happy smile of a selected candidate.

5 Answers:- 30 th July Cloze Test - BCCAD Parajumble - DAECB Phrase Replacement 1.D 2.A 3.E Grammar Exercise - 91-C 92-C 93-D 94-A 95-C 96-B 97-D 98-B 99-B 100-B Advance Fillers d. Vindictive (adj.) means revengeful, hateful 177. e. A cache (n.) is a hiding place for storing or concealing provisions or valuables 178. d. Reluctant (adj.) means unwilling to do what one is being called to do 179. e. Egocentric (adj.) means caring only about or interested only in oneself or one s needs 180. e. To undermine (v.) means to subvert in an underhanded way Common Error 1. (c) pays off in place of - pays down 2. (a) faces in place of face 3. (e) No Error 4. (a) While in place of With 5. (e) No Error Phrasal Verbs - 51-A 52-A 53-B 54-D 55-C 56-D 57-D 58-B 59-C 60-C You can Watch the video solutions here For more visit our website For suggestions, comment or call Follow our facebook page - Telegram Channel -

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