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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Go to rack and ruin

A) a state of utter chaos B) a state of despair
C) a condition of exhilaration D) get into a bad condition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) get into a bad condition

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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.

 

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.

A) see his tricks. B) see into his tricks.
C) see over his tricks. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

At loose ends

 

A) tie two loose ends of a thread B) keep options open
C) in an uncertain situation D) repay debts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in an uncertain situation

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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.

 

Robin said to Peg, "Are you listening? Don't be thick."

 

A) Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick. B) Robin told Peg to listen to him and not to be thick.
C) Peg was asked to listen to Robin and not to be thick. D) Robin invited Peg to listen and not to be thick.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick.

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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 master asked the people why they prevented him from going near the tiger.

 

A) The master said to the people,"Why do you prevent me from going near the tiger." B) The master asked the people,"Why do they prevent me from going near the tiger?"
C) The master asked the people,"Why are they preventing him from going near the tiger?" D) The master was asking the people,"Why do you prevent me from going near the tiger?"
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The master said to the people,"Why do you prevent me from going near the tiger."

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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.

 

My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your proposal."

A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal. B) My friend says to me that he thinks that she will not accept my proposal.
C) My friend told me that he thinks that she will not be accepting my proposal. D) My friend told me that that he thought she would not be accepting my proposal.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal.

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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.

Mariam was writing a note to her boss.

A) A note was written to her boss by Mariam. B) A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss.
C) A note was being written by Mariam to her boss. D) A note was written by Mariam to her boss.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A note was being written by Mariam to her boss.

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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.

Purush wandered _______________ through life, with no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish.

A) madly B) excitedly
C) crazily D) aimlessly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) aimlessly

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