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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'.

 

The stock was(A)/divided among(B)/the two brothers.(C)No error(D)

 

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

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My friend said to me, "For me running is like therapy."

 

A) My friend told me this that for her running is like therapy. B) My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.
C) My friend told me that for her having ran was like therapy. D) My friend tells me that for her running is like therapy.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.

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

 

To sweep over something so as to surround it completely.

A) engulf B) imbibe
C) drown D) plunge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) engulf

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.

A) see his tricks. B) see into his tricks.
C) see over his tricks. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"What makes you so sad?" she asked Manoj.

A) She asked Manoj what makes him so sad. B) She asks Manoj what made him so sad.
C) She asked Manoj what made him so sad. D) She asks Manoj what makes him so sad.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She asked Manoj what made him so sad.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Cajole

A) Disenchant B) Entice
C) Repulse D) Bully
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Entice

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The boy (A) / which money (B) / was lost felt sorry (C) / No Error (D)

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

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

Represent something as being less important than it really is.

A) discriminant B) stride
C) underplay D) imperious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) underplay

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