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

 


The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

 


under _______ conditions.

 

A) profitable B) unfavourable
C) suitable D) peculiar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) suitable

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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.

 

Time perception raises a number of ______ puzzles, including what it means to say we perceive time.

 

A) discriminating B) intriguing
C) boring D) befooling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intriguing

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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.

I was taken ___________ by the server's rude comment about my hair.

 

A) away B) from
C) aback D) off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) aback

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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: Honesty is an important principle that must govern our lives.
Q: Honesty is reflected in our words and deeds.
R: When we speak the truth we state the facts as they are.
S: We may find it convenient to avoid telling the truth, but if we are honest we should say the truth whatever may be the repercussions.

A) SRQP B) SPQR
C) QRPS D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PQRS

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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.

 

"Bring me a cup of coffee” said Nita to her mother.

 

A) Nita asked her mother that would she bring her a cup of coffee. B) Nita asked her mother that if she could bring her a cup of coffee.
C) Nita asked her mother that could she bring her a cup of coffee. D) Nita asked her mother to bring her a cup of coffee.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nita asked her mother to bring her a cup of coffee.

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

 


It so haappens that_____ siblings sing one of_____invariably has a less_____ vocal prowess even though______ have a similarly commendable ____base.

 


vocal prowess even though______

A) both B) their
C) you D) we
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) both

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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'.

 

Le Duc Tho, chosen for the 1973 Peace Prize for his (1)/ act in the Paris Peace Accords, declined, stating (2)/ that there was no actual peace in Vietnam. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) adhision B) fundango
C) canabis D) closeted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) closeted

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