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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

My office is within a stone's throw from the university.

A) in a stone's throw B) within a stone throw
C) at a stone's throw D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options


P: Very seldom do we actually go out and do something, which is beneficial to the society without thinking of our own side benefit of it.
Q: This is something that we have been falling short of.
R: Every society must develop in its people a social responsibility.
S: We are very individualistic and don’t relate ourselves to our society as such.

A) RQSP B) QRSP
C) QSRP D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RQSP

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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.


_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.


from philosophy and _____________ independent.

A) become B) became
C) becoming D) becomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) become

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

 

Excusing yourself before standing to leave is part of proper table ____________.

A) usage B) etiquette
C) dignity D) habit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) etiquette

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In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The king was _______ while he was addressing his subjects.

A) murdered B) executed
C) assassinated D) exterminated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) assassinated

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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.

 

She said to the shopkeeper, "My favourite colour is yellow."

A) She informs the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow. B) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
C) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour was yellow. D) She tells the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour was yellow.

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

 

deserving reward or praise

A) meritorious B) honourable
C) virtuous D) noble
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) meritorious

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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.
I saw him leaving the movie theatre.

A) He was seen leaving the movie theatre by me. B) Leaving the movie theatre he was seen by me.
C) He was seen to be leaving the movie theatre. D) He had been seen leaving the movie theatre.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He was seen leaving the movie theatre by me.

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