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YET (Your English Tutor)
22 Oct, 01:31
Hey guys,
Again, a special article from the Business Standard with science and economy theme.
The article highlights how little Indian companies spend on innovation compared to the rest of the world and its consequences.
Be ready with a reading in advance.
The class at sharp 6:30pm
Again, a special article from the Business Standard with science and economy theme.
The article highlights how little Indian companies spend on innovation compared to the rest of the world and its consequences.
Be ready with a reading in advance.
The class at sharp 6:30pm
YET (Your English Tutor)
22 Oct, 01:31
The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Solutions at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. (Parajumbles set)
a) Although the productivity growth remains disappointing in the US, despite significant R&D funding.
b) India's R&D investment represents a mere fraction of its GDP compared to global peers.
c) This trend indicates that large corporations often suppress innovation for market control.
d) Encouraging small enterprises could provide the disruptive technologies necessary for genuine advancements.
Q 2. (Comprehension) What is the ultimate goal of increasing R&D spending according to the article?
a) To maintain the status quo in the corporate sector.
b) To achieve genuine productivity gains and economic growth.
c) To establish India as a leader in the global economy.
d) To ensure large corporations monopolize the market.
Q 3. (Comprehension) According to the article, what irony is presented in relation to R&D spending in the U.S.?
a) Increased R&D spending has consistently led to higher productivity.
b) More money for R&D has resulted in more innovative small firms.
c) Higher R&D spending has not led to expected productivity improvements.
d) Productivity growth is higher in large firms compared to small firms.
Q 4. (One-word) Nostrum??
Q 5. (Antonym) Renown – Famous/Frugal/Notorious
Q 6. (idiom) Backseat driver??
Q 7. (Meaning) Relegate – Parsimonious/Demote/Pamper/Meagre
Q 8-9. (Cloze Test) Despite she was a science PhD from a prestigious international university, she decided to pursue her passion for art rather than conforming to societal expectations.
Solutions at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. (Parajumbles set)
a) Although the productivity growth remains disappointing in the US, despite significant R&D funding.
b) India's R&D investment represents a mere fraction of its GDP compared to global peers.
c) This trend indicates that large corporations often suppress innovation for market control.
d) Encouraging small enterprises could provide the disruptive technologies necessary for genuine advancements.
Q 2. (Comprehension) What is the ultimate goal of increasing R&D spending according to the article?
a) To maintain the status quo in the corporate sector.
b) To achieve genuine productivity gains and economic growth.
c) To establish India as a leader in the global economy.
d) To ensure large corporations monopolize the market.
Q 3. (Comprehension) According to the article, what irony is presented in relation to R&D spending in the U.S.?
a) Increased R&D spending has consistently led to higher productivity.
b) More money for R&D has resulted in more innovative small firms.
c) Higher R&D spending has not led to expected productivity improvements.
d) Productivity growth is higher in large firms compared to small firms.
Q 4. (One-word) Nostrum??
Q 5. (Antonym) Renown – Famous/Frugal/Notorious
Q 6. (idiom) Backseat driver??
Q 7. (Meaning) Relegate – Parsimonious/Demote/Pamper/Meagre
Q 8-9. (Cloze Test) Despite she was a science PhD from a prestigious international university, she decided to pursue her passion for art rather than conforming to societal expectations.
YET (Your English Tutor)
21 Oct, 01:31
Good morning everyone,
Let's have the first editorial of the day - Complicit.
The article discusses the allegations made by the US and Canada governments against the Indian government for its role in transnational killings.
It is a very informative article.
Be ready with a reading in advance.
The class at our usual schedule (6:30pm)
Let's have the first editorial of the day - Complicit.
The article discusses the allegations made by the US and Canada governments against the Indian government for its role in transnational killings.
It is a very informative article.
Be ready with a reading in advance.
The class at our usual schedule (6:30pm)
YET (Your English Tutor)
21 Oct, 01:31
The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Solutions at the end of the evening lecture.
____________________
Q 1. (Parajumbles set)
A) India’s government must clarify whether Yadav was a rogue agent or acting on orders.
B) The U.S. indictment includes allegations linking Yadav to transnational killings involving Khalistani activists.
C) Diplomatic pressure on India has intensified, with both U.S. and Canadian authorities pushing for cooperation.
D) The U.S. charges against an Indian official, Vikash Yadav, have complicated India’s diplomatic standing.
1) B-D-A-C
2) A-D-C-B
3) D-C-B-A
4) D-A-C-B
Q 2. (Comprehension) The article mentions a double standard by the “Five Eyes” countries. What is the significance of this point?
a) India should seek alliances outside of the “Five Eyes” network.
b) The “Five Eyes” countries are defending India against Canadian charges.
c) These countries want India to increase its intelligence cooperation with them.
d) These countries also have records of transnational killings but still urge India to cooperate.
Q 3. (Comprehension) What does the article imply could be a consequence if India prosecutes or hands over Vikash Yadav to U.S. authorities?
a) India will face backlash from its intelligence community.
b) India's diplomatic relations with Canada will improve.
c) Other countries will see India as weak in defending its intelligence officers.
d) The morale of other Indian operatives could be affected.
Q 4. (Phrasal Verb) Reek of??
Q 5. (Mark the correct spelling) Supercede/Diasopora/Immegrant/Untenable
Q 6. (One-word) Diaspora??
Q 7. (Meaning) Morale – Spirit/Ethics/Rogue/Indefensible
Q 8. (idiom) Clean bill of health
Q 9-10. (Cloze Test) The judge along with other jury members were stressing on the convict’s repeated criminal behaviour to justify the life imprisonment reserved for him in the case.
Solutions at the end of the evening lecture.
____________________
Q 1. (Parajumbles set)
A) India’s government must clarify whether Yadav was a rogue agent or acting on orders.
B) The U.S. indictment includes allegations linking Yadav to transnational killings involving Khalistani activists.
C) Diplomatic pressure on India has intensified, with both U.S. and Canadian authorities pushing for cooperation.
D) The U.S. charges against an Indian official, Vikash Yadav, have complicated India’s diplomatic standing.
1) B-D-A-C
2) A-D-C-B
3) D-C-B-A
4) D-A-C-B
Q 2. (Comprehension) The article mentions a double standard by the “Five Eyes” countries. What is the significance of this point?
a) India should seek alliances outside of the “Five Eyes” network.
b) The “Five Eyes” countries are defending India against Canadian charges.
c) These countries want India to increase its intelligence cooperation with them.
d) These countries also have records of transnational killings but still urge India to cooperate.
Q 3. (Comprehension) What does the article imply could be a consequence if India prosecutes or hands over Vikash Yadav to U.S. authorities?
a) India will face backlash from its intelligence community.
b) India's diplomatic relations with Canada will improve.
c) Other countries will see India as weak in defending its intelligence officers.
d) The morale of other Indian operatives could be affected.
Q 4. (Phrasal Verb) Reek of??
Q 5. (Mark the correct spelling) Supercede/Diasopora/Immegrant/Untenable
Q 6. (One-word) Diaspora??
Q 7. (Meaning) Morale – Spirit/Ethics/Rogue/Indefensible
Q 8. (idiom) Clean bill of health
Q 9-10. (Cloze Test) The judge along with other jury members were stressing on the convict’s repeated criminal behaviour to justify the life imprisonment reserved for him in the case.
YET (Your English Tutor)
20 Oct, 01:31
Hey everyone,
A special technical class on understanding and working long complex sentences in the evening today.
Today's class will focus on handling 'independent noun clauses' in a sentence. I know they confuse most learners of the language.
I am attaching the PDFs of the 4 sentences that will be broken down and analysed in today's class. Give them a try beforehand.
Be ready for the class at sharp 6:30pm.
A special technical class on understanding and working long complex sentences in the evening today.
Today's class will focus on handling 'independent noun clauses' in a sentence. I know they confuse most learners of the language.
I am attaching the PDFs of the 4 sentences that will be broken down and analysed in today's class. Give them a try beforehand.
Be ready for the class at sharp 6:30pm.
YET (Your English Tutor)
20 Oct, 01:31
The four sentences with 'hidden errors.' Try to break them and find the errors!
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