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A] The author of the novel 'The Corrections' is Jonathan Franzen.
B] The author of the novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' is Edward P Jones.
C] The author of the novel 'Forty Thieves' is Thomas Perry.

 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

 

A) A and B B) B and C
C) A and C D) A, B and C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A and C

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

 

to pilfer or steal (something, especially an item of small value) in a casual way.

 

A) to loot B) to filch
C) to rip off D) to plunder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to filch

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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.

 

The audience absolutely loved the play so much that they ____________ after every act.

A) acclaimed B) applauded
C) appreciated D) boosted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) applauded

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

There was an old study

A-of marathon runners which

B-heart muscle during post-mortem

C-showed significant fibrosis of the

 

 

A) ABC B) ACB
C) CBA D) CAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ACB

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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.

 

A drop in the ocean

 

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person. B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person. D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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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.

 

He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

 

A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year. B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year. D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

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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.

 

A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm.

A) moderate B) conservative
C) fanatic D) fan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) fanatic

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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.


"Won’t you help me to carry this suitcase?" said I to my wife.

A) I asked my wife that if she would not help me in carrying that suitcase. B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.
C) I asked my wife that whether she would not help me to carry this suitcase. D) I asked my wife that if she would be helping me to carry this suitcase.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.

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