Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must also be dried. Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular. Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must also be dried. Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular. Based on your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate word which best describes ‘luscious’.
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Sugar ________ in water because it is made up of molecules of sucrose, a compound held together by relatively weak bonds. When the sucrose molecules mix with water, the water molecules ________ and break the bonds holding together the sugar molecule. (Selection Post Phase X Graduate Level)
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It is always good to eat ________ of different colours.
(Selection Post Phase X Matriculation Level)
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After you _______ a meal or a snack, your pancreas releases more insulin to make sure the extra glucose in your bloodstream can enter ________ cells. If you have more glucose than you need, your body can remove the excess _______ your blood and store it in your liver and muscles or convert it to fat. (Security Assistant & Multi Tasking Staff)
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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. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4)______, but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5)______, according to Vinson.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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. Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I)
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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.
Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
Consumption of junk and fast food is the main (1)______ of obesity in teenagers. Large intake of high-calorie and low-nutrient food leads to (2)______ weight gain. A number of health issues arise out of it. Obesity can also result in (3)______ problems like low self-esteem and low confidence. It can also lead to laziness and in activeness among teens. Junk food and soft drinks should be (4)______ with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the diet. The best way to control obesity is to do (5)______ physical exercise.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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. A healthy diet is (1) _________ in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, "good" or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary components turn down inflammation, which can (2)__________ tissue, joints, artery walls and organs. Going easy on processed foods is another (3)_________ of healthy eating. Sweets, foods made with highly refined grains, and sugar-sweetened beverages can (4)_________ spikes in blood sugar that can lead to early hunger. High blood sugar is (5)_________ the development of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even dementia.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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.
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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. A healthy diet is (1) _________ in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, "good" or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary components turn down inflammation, which can (2)__________ tissue, joints, artery walls and organs. Going easy on processed foods is another (3)_________ of healthy eating. Sweets, foods made with highly refined grains, and sugar-sweetened beverages can (4)_________ spikes in blood sugar that can lead to early hunger. High blood sugar is (5)_________ the development of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even dementia.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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.
The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. (Constable GD 2021)
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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.
The most common health conditions (1)_______ people today include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors that put you at risk for developing these conditions include smoking, alcohol substance use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (4)______ weight is another factor that can put one at risk for these conditions, especially carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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.
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow (1)_______ and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start (2)______ anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to (3)______ new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process (4)______ down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumours, which are lumps of tissue. Tumours can be cancerous or (5)_______.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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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.
Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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.
Children especially (1)________ avoid such foods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat healthy food for (2)____ growth. Schools can (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in the canteens and also ensure that the children bring wholesome nutrition food (4)________ home. (5)________ should be appointed to check the calories content and food value of food served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin patterns.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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english
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intermediate
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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.
Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy. A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium. Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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intermediate
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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.
You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2. (Constable GD 2021)
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intermediate
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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.
Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy. A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium. Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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english
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cloze_passage
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intermediate
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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.
You (1)______ that tomatoes and processed tomato products protect (2)______ some types of cancer. The cancer-preventing properties of tomato products have been (3)______ to lycopene. It is a bright red pigment found in tomatoes and (4)______ red fruits. Processing of tomatoes increases the (5)______ of lycopene.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3. (Constable GD 2021)
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english
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cloze_passage
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intermediate
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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.
Maybe you’re bored of bananas, apples and grapes and need a fresh produce pick? A nutrient-rich serving of kiwi fruit may be just what you need. A serving of kiwi fruit (2 kiwis) has twice the vitamin C of an orange, (1)______ potassium as a banana and the fibre of a bowl of whole grain cereal—all for less than 100 calories! The fuzzy fruit is sky-high in both soluble and insoluble fibre, both of which are essential for promoting heart health, (2) _________ digestion and lowering cholesterol levels—that’s a winning trifecta. Kiwi fruit has also been considered a ‘nutritional all-star,’ as Rutgers University researchers found that kiwi fruit has the best nutrient density of 21 commonly consumed fruits. Along with vitamin C, kiwi fruits are rich in many bioactive compounds that have antioxidant capacity to help protect against free radicals, harmful by-products produced in the body. If you want clean energy, think of kiwi fruit because they’re rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential to (3) ________ food into energy. A kiwi fruit also doubles as a peeper-keeper by supplying your eyes with protective lutein, a carotenoid that’s concentrated in eye tissues and helps protect against harmful free radicals. Kiwi fruit is also (4) ______ with blood pressure-lowering potassium. In fact, a 100-gram serving of kiwi fruit—that’s about one large kiwi—provides 15% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of potassium. Kiwi fruit has been growing in New Zealand for over 100 years. Once the fruit gained in popularity, other countries started to grow them including Italy, France, Chile, Japan, South Korea and Spain. At first, kiwis were referred to as ‘Yang Tao’ or ‘Chinese Gooseberry,’ but the name was (5) _______ changed to kiwi fruit so that everyone would know where the fruit came from.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. (Constable GD Examination 2022)
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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. A healthy diet is (1) _________ in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, "good" or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. These dietary components turn down inflammation, which can (2)__________ tissue, joints, artery walls and organs. Going easy on processed foods is another (3)_________ of healthy eating. Sweets, foods made with highly refined grains, and sugar-sweetened beverages can (4)_________ spikes in blood sugar that can lead to early hunger. High blood sugar is (5)_________ the development of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even dementia. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. (Selection Post Higher Secondary Level)
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english
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cloze_passage
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intermediate
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