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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 nation has been _____as a relatively extensive, territorial relation of nativity. We have further formulated the_____of the nation as a territorially_____, yet bounded, social relation for the generation, transmission, and ____of life. When the nation is a national state, it is also a_____for the protection of life. The nation is often ______by the metaphor of familial relations and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of_____family. This is understandable because both the nation and the family are relations of_____. Nonetheless, there is an important difference, and to understand this will _____a more detailed examination of the_____ between territory and bonding.


This is understandable because both the nation and the family are social relations of________.

A) family B) bonding
C) kinship D) acquaintance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) bonding

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, the answer will be “No Error”.

A) Just as a letter’s physical presence, then, B) resists the rationalisations of the public
C) sphere, its temporal idiosyncrasies resisted the D) efficiencies of capitalist production.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sphere, its temporal idiosyncrasies resisted the

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In 3 part, use of ‘resisted' is incorrect. ‘Resists’ should replace ‘resisted’. The given sentence is in present tense. So, present form of verb will be used.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- They never desert us even when all fair weather friends have deserted us.
Q- Books are never failing friends.
R- They dispel the dark clouds of gloom from our minds and increase our happiness if we are already happy.
S- Through the ages, the scriptures and other great books have provided, immeasurable solace to the wounded and strife torn humanity.

A) QRSP B) PRSQ
C) RSPQ D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QPRS

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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.

 

Whinny

 

A) Lazy B) Stop
C) Calm D) Loud
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Loud

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Catch 22

A) A Particular situation in which one cannot do anything B) Close to winning line
C) Able to achieve the target D) Grabbing the opportunity on time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A Particular situation in which one cannot do anything

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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.

 

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

 

one's own language ___________. It is the basis

 

A) effective B) effectiveness
C) effectivity D) effectively
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) effectively

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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.

The trainee asked his boss, "Shall I email this letter again, Sir?"

A) The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again. B) The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again, sir.
C) The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again, sir. D) The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.

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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.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success
C) Be confident of the outcome D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success

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