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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. One evening he lit a large lamp in the bedroom and sat near his wife.
P. 'Why not?', was the answer.
Q. 'Whatever you like.'
R. 'Shall I read you something?', he asked.
S. 'What shall I read?', he continued.
6. He was somewhat taken aback by her answer.

A) RPSQ B) SRQP
C) RQPS D) SQPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RPSQ

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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'.

 

One who perpetually hesitates(A)/which of the two things he will do first(B)/will ultimately do neither.(C)No error(D)

 

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

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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.

 

"I am proud of you," father said to me.

 

A) Father told me that he is proud of me. B) Father told me that he was proud of me.
C) Father told me this that he was proud of me. D) Father told me that that he is proud of me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Father told me that he was proud of me.

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

To move back and forth or sideways

A) Sojourn B) Tarriance
C) Traverse D) Breather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Traverse

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Action that is likely to make people very angry

A) Inflationary B) Inflammable
C) Commensurable D) Inflammatory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Inflammatory

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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".

Each self is unique, and therefore cannot be compared.

A) incomparable B) Non comparable
C) Incomparably D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) incomparable

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

 

Lasting for a very short time

 

A) Ephemeral B) Immortal
C) Incessant D) Perennial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ephemeral

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One who goes on a journey to a holy place -

A) Saint B) Pilgrim
C) Hermit D) Mendicant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pilgrim

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One who goes on a journey to a holy place - Pilgrim.

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