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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

All the other subjects (has been reduced) to nameless and faceless extras.

A) have been reduced B) have being reduced
C) has been reducing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have been reduced

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

A) Sanctify B) Profane
C) Befoul D) Defile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sanctify

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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.

 

"O, what a beautiful lake that is!” said she.

 

A) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake. B) She exclaimed joyfully it was a very beautiful lake.
C) She exclaimed joyfully that was a very beautiful lake. D) She exclaimed joyfully that it was a very beautiful lake.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The introduction of

A-­had ruled from the time man learned to cook food

B-­meant the end of firewood, which

C-­the kerosene stove also

A) CAB B) BCA
C) CBA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BCA

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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.
The bullet hit the soldier in the arm.

A) Hitting in the arm of the soldier has been done by the bullet. B) The soldier was hit in the arm by the bullet.
C)  The bullet has hit it in the arm of the soldier. D) The arm of the soldier is being hit by a bullet.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The soldier was hit in the arm by the bullet.

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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 prince and princess(A)/made their way(B)/through the cheering crowd.(C)/No error(D)

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

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P: For that we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well.
Q: So the need of the hour is not only skill-based education but also value-inspired and value-based education.
R: When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngster.
S: Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society, but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society.

A) SPRQ B) PRQS
C) RQSP D) RSPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RSPQ

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Although not all those who study

 

A-better thinkers and leaders

B-become philosophers, they become

C-logic or philosophy may

 

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options giv
en, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent
paragraph.
Although not all those who study
A-
better thinkers and leaders
B-
become philosophers, they become
C-
logic or philosophy may

A) CAB B) BCA
C) CBA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CBA

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