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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'.

Photosynthesis is (1)/ possible (2)/ because of sun. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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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 shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

A) to clam B)  to strike
C) to shutter D) to slam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to slam

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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.

 

Mr. Rao told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.

 

A) Mr. Rao said,"I have to go to the town today." B) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day."
C) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today." D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."

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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.

To let someone off

A) To let someone fall B) To leave someone in his present state
C) To release someone from blame D) To refuse to answer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To leave someone in his present state

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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.

The detective's ability to ________ makes it easy for him to scare suspects into confessing.

A) bluff B) stuff
C) enough D) cough
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bluff

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

Like a weak old woman

A) Amazon B) Acetic
C) Anile D) Archer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Anile

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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".

 

I cook almost every day, but even the thought of producing that quantum of food (daunt) for me.

 

A) is daunting B) was daunted
C) has daunting D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is daunting

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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.

 

“Be silent” I said to them.

 

A) I told them to be silent. B) I told them of being silent.
C) I said them to be silent. D) Be silent, he said to them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I told them to be silent.

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