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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The boss made the assistant work late.

A) The assistant was made to work late by the boss. B) The assistant is being urged to work late.
C) The assistant was make to work late by the boss. D) The assistant is working late due to the boss.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The assistant was made to work late by the boss.

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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.

 

He said to the bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."

A) He told the bankers that these diamonds are more valuable then a billion dollars. B) He has told the bankers this that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.
C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars. D) He told the bankers that those diamonds were more valuable than a billion dollars.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

The study of birds is known as

A) Ornithology B) Zoology
C) Biology D) Anatomy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ornithology

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The maestro's son has no taste _________ music.

A) about B) with
C) in D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

London is one of the oldest towns of England.

A) in B) at
C) besides D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) in

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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".

Read in order (become) wise.

A) to have to be B) to have become
C) to become D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to become

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INCLEMENT

A) RADICAL B) MILD
C) HARSH D) TYRANNICAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MILD

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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.

To make up one's mind

A) To be prepared for unfavourable outcomes B) To make a decision; decide
C) To overcome intense grief D) To psyche oneself into believing that the task at hand is not impossible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To make a decision; decide

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