SRCC GBO 2023 Question Paper

The grammatically correct sentence from the given options is Option C.

This sentence correctly uses “notwithstanding” as a preposition meaning “in spite of” or "despite".

It indicates that despite his nervousness, the young man was able to look his employer directly in the eyes while asking for a raise. The other options have incorrect or awkward sentence structures.

Valuable means something of value. 

Option A: Invaluable means something too important to have a value or something indispensable. 

Option B: Priceless, similarly, means something beyond being priced. 

OptionD: Wothwhile means something that is worth the effort it takes. 

All of these options take a positive aspect on the value of the thing. The antonym of valuable would be something that is not valuable. 

Optoin C: Worthless means something which is not worth or have no real use or value. 

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer. 

Option A is the correct answer:
(a) had promised: This refers to a completed action in the past (promised) relevant to the current situation.
(b) am: This indicates the speaker's current state of belief ("I am sure").
(c) would have finished: This is a hypothetical situation—if she had continued marking through the weekend, she would have finished by Monday morning.
(d) is meeting: This refers to a scheduled meeting happening in the present ("by 9 a.m. in the morning").
(e) would reveal: This refers to a future action that is dependent on another action ("only when she meets").
(f) meets: This refers to her habit or usual action ("when she meets").
Option B: had been promising: This suggests repeated promises in the past, which isn't necessary here.
Option C: will have finished: This suggests the marking will be finished in the future, which contradicts the context of Monday morning.
Option D: has promised: This is grammatically correct but less specific than "had promised," which emphasizes a completed promise.

Therefore, Option A is the correct answer. 

The answer is Option A. It should be It can shoot out its tongue rather than shoot off.

Shoot off: This phrasal verb typically implies detachment or removal. For example, we might say, “He shot off an email” (meaning he sent an email quickly). However, in the context of the chameleon’s tongue, “shoot off” doesn’t convey the intended action accurately. It suggests detachment rather than extension.

Shoot out: This phrasal verb means rapidly extending or projecting something outward. When we say the chameleon can “shoot out its tongue,” we’re describing the quick, precise movement of its tongue as it catches prey. The emphasis here is on the action of extending the tongue.
Therefore, the correct phrase is “It can shoot out its tongue,” emphasizing the rapid extension of the chameleon’s tongue to catch insects.

The relationship between the first pair of words (STAR and CONSTELLATION) must be identified in this analogy. Then, we find a word that shares a similar relationship with CAT.

STAR is a component or part of a CONSTELLATION. A constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky.

Now let’s consider the options:

a) CLOWDER: A clowder is a group of cats that matches the relationship between a single cat and a group of cats.
b) TROOP: A troop typically refers to a group of soldiers or scouts. This doesn’t match the relationship between a single cat and a group of cats.
c) PARLIAMENT: A parliament is a group of owls. Again, this doesn’t match the relationship between a single cat and a group of cats.
d) PACK: A pack is a group of wolves.Again, this doesn’t match the relationship between a single cat and a group of cats.

Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.

The idiom “Give it a whirl” means to give something a try which is mentioned in Option D.

The correct answer is Option C.

The complete text would be: Corky’s uncle didn’t want him to be an artist. He didn’t think he had any talent in that direction. He was always urging him to chuck Art and go into the jute business and start at the bottom and work his way up. Jute had apparently become a sort of obsession with him. And what Corky said was that, while he didn’t know what they did at the bottom of the jute business, instinct told him that it was something too beastly for words. Corky, moreover, believed in his future as an artist. Someday, he said, he was going to make it big.

The other options are not grammatically correct or don't fit the passage's context.

Delightful: This word conveys a positive emotion or feeling. It is associated with joy, pleasure, and happiness. When something is delightful, it brings a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Misery: In contrast, “Misery” represents a negative state or feeling. It signifies suffering, distress, or extreme unhappiness. When someone is in misery, they are experiencing great discomfort or pain.

Expectation: The word “Expectation” relates to anticipation or hope. It refers to what we anticipate or predict will happen in the future. Expectations can be positive or negative, depending on the context.

Failure: “Failure” signifies lack of success or achievement. It is associated with not meeting desired goals or outcomes. Failure can be disappointing and discouraging.

When comparing these words:

Delightful stands out because it is the only positive emotion among the options.

The other three words—Misery, Expectation, and Failure—all have negative connotations.

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

He ran as fast as he could, with the angry shopkeeper hard on his heels.

So, the answer is Option D. This phrase is used to describe someone closely following or pursuing another. In this context, it means that the shopkeeper was chasing him closely.

Looking at the options, we can see that a carrot is a type of vegetable, and an apple is a type of fruit. Tubers are essentially plant parts that are enlarged to form storage containers that plants use to hold nutrients. This allows them to feed their offspring or survive through the winter. Potatoes are a form of stem tuber.

This leaves us with tomato. Tomatoes are used in making salads and are a part of salads, but they are not a type of salad.

Hence, the tomato is the odd one out among the given options. 

Therefore, option A is the correct answer.