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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, theanswer is (E), ie ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

The reason why he failed/ to attend the meeting/ with a complete presentation/ was because he was unwell./ No error

A) The reason why he failed B) to attend the meeting
C) with a complete presentation D) was because he was unwell.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) was because he was unwell.

Explanation:

The group of words “the reason why" already indicates the reason. There is no need to use the word “because". The word connecting the two clauses should be “that".

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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.
Gopal's mother reminded him to take his wallet.

A) “Are you going to take your wallet or not?” said Gopal to his mother. B) “Don't forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
C) Gopal's mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal? D) “Here is your wallet Gopal” said his mother.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) “Don't forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.


Capacious

 

A) Cramped B) Broad
C) Comfortable D) Generous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cramped

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

Why did he break the vase?

 

A) Why is the vase broken by him? B) Why was the vase broken by him?
C) Why had been the vase broken by him? D) Why has been the vase broken by him?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Why was the vase broken by him?

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Winsome

 

A) Repulsive   B) Charming
C) Ugly D) Repellent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Charming

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

To know ______ reality, the powers of the mind need to be turned back upon itself. With concentration, the mind can ______ its innermost secrets, just as the darkest places reveal their secrets to the penetrating rays of light. We can then ______ soul truths, whether life exists for five minutes or for ______, and whether there is a God. To go beyond the mind and our present reality, we need to use the mind itself as a tool. Patanjali, in his Hatha Yoga Pradipika, stated, “Yoga is the ______ of the modifications of the mind.”

 

five minutes or for ______, and

A) trinity B) aminity
C) dignity D) eternity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) eternity

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.


Enterprising skill is the ______________ of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships _____________ and between its parts. Itincludes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve _______________abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications ________ actions.


anticipating the implications ________ actions

A) off B) for
C) of D) from
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) of

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

CREDULOUS

A) FUNNY B) SILLY
C) INNOCCENT D) GULLIBLE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) GULLIBLE

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