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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.

 

Too many cooks spoil the broth

 

A) it is always better to do a job independently B) asking many people for advice will cause confusion, and the decision will never be made
C) if too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well D) food is always cooked better if one person cooks it
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) if too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well

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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. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.

 

This will explains the decision taken(1)/ to impose a blockade on the country in (2)/ the midst of a crisis. (3)/ No error. (4)

 

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

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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: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or notion of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, or the like.
Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting across caste, communal, and even national boundaries.
R: All over the globe, people have superstitions, although the superstitions may vary from country to country or from region to region.
S: Nor does education drives away superstitions completely.

 

A) PQRS B) SQRP
C) QRPS D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PQRS

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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 father said to me, "Don't talk to your mother like that."

 

A) My father warns me not to talk to my mother like that. B) My father warned me not to talk to my mother like that.
C) My father warned me not to have talked to my mother like that. D) My father warns me not to have talked to my mother like that.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My father warned me not to talk to my mother like that.

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

claimed that the ___________ of persons

 

A) major B) majority  
C) majorly   D) majors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) majority  

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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 sister said to my mother, "When can I have dinner? I hardly have had anything to eat since noon today."

A) My sister asked my mother when she could have her dinner and said that she hardly has had anything to eat since noon that day. B) My sister asked my mother when she can have her dinner and said that she hardly had had anything to eat since noon that day.
C) My sister asked my mother when she can have her dinner and said that she hardly has had anything to eat since noon that day. D) My sister asked my mother when she could have her dinner and said that she hardly had had anything to eat since noon that day.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My sister asked my mother when she could have her dinner and said that she hardly had had anything to eat since noon that day.

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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. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Students who attempted the questions paper (1)/ have met some of their professors, seeking (2)/ informed answers to these questions. (3)/ No error. (4)

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

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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. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

"I had forgotten all such things just (1)/ for the sake of the greater good of everyone." (2)/ said there leader. (3)/ No error. (4)

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

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