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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.

 

The new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the ‘per unit cost of outcome’ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ the public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower.

 

education can be ______________ is that the ‘per unit cost of outcome' is lower in private schools.

 

A) quantified B) counted
C) totalled D) scored
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) quantified

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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.

 

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts

 

A) discover B) discovery
C) rediscover D)  to discover
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  to discover

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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.

 

Mother needs your help in the kitchen.

 

A) In the kitchen mother needs help by yourself. B) Your helping is needed by mother in the kitchen.
C) Your help is needed by mother in the kitchen. D) Needing of your help is done by mother in the kitchen.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Your help is needed by mother in the kitchen.

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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.

 

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

 

A) It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs.   B) The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.  
C) Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission.   D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  

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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.   

 

The noise startled (1)/ the dog (2)/ and made it to yell. (3)/ No error (4)

 

 

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

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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.


The phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from theclause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.


from the clause, ___________ is a short sentence that

A) what B) which
C) whom D) where
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) which

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Obliterate

A) Construct B) Annihilate
C) Revive D) Initiate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Annihilate

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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 thefour alternatives.


Enterprising skill is the ______________ of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships _____________ and between its parts. Itincludes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve _______________abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications ________ actions.


academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner

A) into B) to
C) in D) a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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