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

The investment bankers worked with the management of both the merging companies to ___________ a consensus on the merger terms.

A) express B) emerge
C) elucidate D) reach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reach

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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'.

So soon as I shall (A)/reach office, I shall(B)/mail you the documents.(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, 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.

Kabir said to me, "I was waiting for you for a long time."

A) Kabir told me that he had been waiting for me for a long time. B) Kabir had told that me had been waiting for me for a long time.
C) Kabir told me he had been waiting for me for a long time. D) Kabir told that me he was waiting for me for a long time.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kabir told me that he had been waiting for me for a long time.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The management would prefer (you finishing) the project on time.

A) that you finish B) you had finished
C) that you could finish D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) that you finish

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) decanyter B) ghoullish
C) accollade D) abruptly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) abruptly

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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 reveal the true, objectionable nature of someone

A) to betray B) to forsake
C) to expose D) to delude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to expose

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

They are even poorer
P-failure will deprive
Q-them of jobs altogether
R-than farmers; and crop

A) RPQ B) RQP
C) PQR D) QPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RPQ

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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.

Back to the drawing board

A) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised B) A person decides his own fate
C) All efforts can be wasted because of one mistake D) One always returns to his roots in times of crisis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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