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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 Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.	B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas.	D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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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 basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

A) promote	B) promotion
C) promoted	D) promoting

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) promoting

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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.

The wolf cried out to the hound, “A thought has just come into my head.”

A) The wolf cried out that a thought had just came into his head.	B) The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.
C) The wolf cried out about a thought into his head to the hound.	D) The wolf told hound about a thought into his head.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.

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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, 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.

She ______ recovering in the hospital.

A) were	B) were to
C) has	D) has been

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) has been

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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.

Our honour and dignity lies in practicing truthfulness and in not being guided by ______.

A) brotherhood	B) motherhood
C) falsehood	D) monkhood

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) falsehood

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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".

Environmental care (had slowly regressing) to the back of our daily requirements

A) is slowly regressing	B) were slowly regressing
C) are slowly regress	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is slowly regressing

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Regard with great respect

A) Insolence	B) Venerate
C) Flippancy	D) Coarseness

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