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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, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A state where there is no effective government.

 

A) Secular B) Democracy
C) Governance D) Anarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anarchy

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Tina said to him, “Please wait here till I return.”

A) Tina asked him to stay there. B) Tina requested him to wait there till she returned.
C) Tina request him to wait until she comes. D) Tina says he should wait there till her returned.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tina requested him to wait there till she returned.

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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 paradise with perfect bliss.

A) Epineurium B) Elysium
C) Encomium D) Eulogium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Elysium

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. My hobby is to collect thought provoking articles from newspapers, magazines and Journals.
P. It has made me a much sought after speaker.
Q. It keeps me updated and helps me in my profession.
R. My successful talks give me self-satisfaction and fame.
S. Whenever I have to deliver a talk on topics such as education, personality development, stress management, I have a lot to say.
6. There is no doubt that a hobby is a boon if it combines pleasure and usefulness.

A) QSPR B) RSPQ
C) SPQR D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QSPR

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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 has no pen to write.

A) write with B) write at
C) write in D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) write with

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) sargeons B) divorsee
C) depicted D) parlancee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) depicted

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Highest Civilian Honour received by Anupam Kher is ___________.

A) Padma Shri B) Padma Bhushan
C) Padma Vibhushan D) Bharat Ratna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Padma Bhushan

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