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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

People felt that the police were corrupt.

 

A) It was felt that the police were corrupt. B) The police were felt to be corrupt.
C) It was felt that the police were being corrupt. D) The police were felt being corrupt.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It was felt that the police were corrupt.

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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'.

 

Candidates present in the examination hall (A)/ should make use (B)/ with such opportunities. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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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'.

 

People are wanting (A)/ to see the home team (B)/ win the game. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

to shoot the breeze

 

 

A) To do random acts hoping one will be successful B) To have a casual conversation
C) To release stomach gases D) To brag about some mild achievement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To have a casual conversation

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Turbulence

A) Agitation B) Calmness
C) Repose D) Stillness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Agitation

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase

A dramatic entertainment, in which performers express through gestures

A) mimicry B) ham
C) pantomime D) depiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) pantomime

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The northern plain of India has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely– the Indus, the Ganga and the ___________.

A) Brahmaputra B) Krishna
C) Kaveri D) Mahanadi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Brahmaputra

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In the context of non­-conventional energy, what is the meaning of 'OTE' ?

A) Ocean Tidal Energy B) Ocean Thermal Energy
C) Ocean Tidal Electricity D) Other Thermal Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ocean Thermal Energy

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