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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes

A) see B) seen
C) saw D) to see
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) seen

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

"Jim Crow" shuns the mountains for reasons satisfactory to himself; not so the magpie, the raven, and __________ mischief-maker, Clark's nutcracker. All of which keeps the bird-lover from the East in an ecstasy of surprises until he has _____________ accustomed to his changed environment. One cannot help ___________ into the speculative mood in view of the sharp contrasts ______________ the birds of the East and _________ of the West.

 

until he has _____________ accustomed to his changed environment.

A) became B) becomes
C) to be D) become
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) become

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Although he studied(A)/very hard, he(B)/could not pass the exam.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said to me, "Please be kind and help me."

 

A) He requested to me to help him kindly. B) He told me to kindly help him.
C) He requested me to be kind to help him. D) He requested me to be kind and help him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) He requested me to be kind and help him.

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.


from philosophy and _____________ independent.

A) become B) became
C) becoming D) becomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) become

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

She decided to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it

A) against B) for
C) about D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) against

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.

A) at B) on
C) of D) with
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) at

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__________ is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Best Supporting Actress.

A) Alicia Vikander B) Jennifer Jason Leigh
C) Rooney Mara D) Kate Winslet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alicia Vikander

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