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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: If the intention is just to consume whatever comes from the West, then it is harmful.
Q: Some of its effects are really helping and positive as it increases initiative and entrepreneurship qualities provided taken in that spirit.
R: At the same time state’s strategic intervention is essential because more than 40% of people live below poverty line.
S: The impact of economic reforms are mixed.

 

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

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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.
Best of both worlds

A) Two best teams compete with each other. B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.
C) Gods who rule heaven and earth. D) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.

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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.

 

The princess asked, 'What is it that makes you stronger and braver than other men?'

 

A) The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men. B) The princess asked him that, what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men.
C) The princess asked him that, what was making him stronger and braver than other men. D) The princess asked him, what has made him stronger and braver than other men.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men.

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

 

They will start the fireworks at 10:00 pm sharp.

A) The fireworks will be started by them at 10:00 pm sharp. B) They themselves will be starting the fireworks at 10:00 pm sharp.
C) The fireworks would be started by themselves at 10:00 pm sharp. D) Starting of the fireworks will be done by them at 10:00 pm sharp.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The fireworks will be started by them at 10:00 pm sharp.

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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.


In a dynamic society everything is provided for by law and only a few things are __________ to politicians. The universe is governed ________ law. The inverse square law __________ the earth in its orbit and the law of atomic fusion keeps the sun shining ________ the whole earth. Likewise, the law should govern a nation where the judge, the police and the civil servant dispense ___________ to the citizen.


square law __________ the earth in its

 

A) keep B)  keeping
C) keeps D)  kept
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) keeps

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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: Biographies of great men can also help us in learning good manners.
Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good manners.
R: No doubt these are little words but if they are spoken at the right moment and in a soft and sweet voice, they are bound to work wonders.
S: The use of polite words like "Sorry", "Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon", "Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the minds of others.

 

A) PRSQ B) RPSQ
C) QPSR D) SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QPSR

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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 me, "I always drink a cup of green tea as soon as I get up."

A) She told me that she always drank a cup of green tea as soon as she got up. B) She told me that she always drunk a cup of green tea as soon as she got up.
C) She had told me that she always drinks a cup of green tea as soon as she got up. D) She told me that she always drank a cup of green tea as soon as she would be getting up.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She told me that she always drank a cup of green tea as soon as she got up.

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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.

 

Amit said to the gardener, "Did you find the ring anywhere?"

 

A) Amit asked the gardener that whether he had found the ring anywhere. B) Amit asked the gardener that if he did find the ring anywhere.
C) Amit asked the gardener that if he did find the ring somewhere. D) Amit asked the gardener if he had found the ring anywhere.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amit asked the gardener if he had found the ring anywhere.

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