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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

Nidhi said to me, “What are you cooking?”

 

A) Nidhi enquired about my cooking. B) Nidhi asked me what I was cooking.
C) Nidhi wondered if I was cooking. D) Nidhi ask what I was cooking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nidhi asked me what I was cooking.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

They (has rented) the premises for fifteen rupees a month, a princely sum, considering that milk was fifty paisa a litre.

 

A) had rented B) had rent
C) had renting D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) had rented

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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.

 

Usain Bolt is second to one as an athlete.

A) second to no one B) second to none
C) none of second D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second to none

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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: The word ‘media’ is derived from the word medium, signifying mode or carrier.
Q: Media is intended to reach and address a large target group or audience.
R: In today’s world, media becomes as essential as our daily needs.
S: The word was first used in respect of books and newspapers i.e. print media and with the advent of technology, media now encompasses television, movies, radio
and internet.

A) PSQR B) SPQR
C) SQRP D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PSQR

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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.

 

Should you ever tell a lie?

 

A) Should a lie be ever told by one? B) Should a lie be ever told by everyone?
C) Should a lie be ever told? D) Should a lie ever be told?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Should a lie be ever told?

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

He loves you _____ than me.

A) closer B) nearer
C) higher D) more
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) more

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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".

Shall I sit between you at the concert?

A) beside B) besides
C) next D) No Improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) beside

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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.

 

Rectitude

 

A) Goodness B) Infamy
C) Honesty D) Character
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Infamy

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