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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".

The trick is in (keep) the flavours simple and fresh.

A) keeping B) keeps
C) to keep D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) keeping

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

A) To hit B) To beat
C) To circle D) To hide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To beat

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

Somebody has stolen mobile phone.

 

A) My mobile phone had been stolen B) My mobile phone has been stolen
C) My mobile phone was stolen D) My mobile phone will be stolen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My mobile phone has been stolen

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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.

Ram was singing a beautiful song for his mother.

A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother. B) A beautiful song was sang by Ram for his mother.
C) A beautiful song was sung by Ram for his mother. D) A beautiful song was sung for his mother by Ram.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who is new to a profession

A) Nuance B) Pun
C) Tyro D) Vandal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tyro

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Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and markyour response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.


S1 :The climate question presents a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm.
S6 :This presents a good template for India, building on its existing plans to introduce electric mobility through buses first, and cars by 2030.
P :It is aimed at achieving a shift to sustainable fuels, getting cities to commit to eco-friendly mobility and delivering more walkable communities, all of which will improve the quality of urban life.
Q : At the Bonn conference, a new Transport Decarbonisation Alliance has been declared.
R : This has to be resolutely pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider adoption of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.
S :Already, the country has chalked out an ambitious policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate 175 gigawatts of power form green sources by 2022.


The correct sequence should be

A) S R Q P B) S P R Q
C) P R S Q D) Q R S P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) S P R Q

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SPRQ is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged.
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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 absence of zebra

A-to the life and person

B-of citizens in most cities

C-crossings has become a threat

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

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