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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.

 

So, in asking you to consider the processes of reasoning we are ________ assuming that you never have reasoned--_________ the contrary we are fully aware that you in connection __________ every other person, have reasoned all your mature life. That is not the question. While everyone reasons, the fact is __________ true that the majority of persons reason incorrectly. Many persons reason ______________ lines far from correct and scientific, and suffer therefor and thereby.

 

that you in connection __________ every other person,

 

A) with B) of
C) for D) from
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with

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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.

 

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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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 obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included.

 

A) that B) those
C) which D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) which

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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.

 

Keep your chin up

 

A) Behave arrogantly in front of elders.   B) Keep your self respect at all times.  
C) Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.   D) Pretend to be good when you have an evil plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.  

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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’.

 

When one stops being optimistic, believes that he (1)/ is worthless, and stops hoping for a better future, (2)/ it is only then that the moment of actual failure happened. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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In the following question, a sentence/ a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it.

A) amend B) edit
C) rephrase D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.

 

Juhi said to her friend, "I can choose to live the way I want to."

A) Juhi told her friend that she can choose to live the way she want to. B) Juhi told her friend that she could be choosing to live the way she wants to.
C) Juhi told her friend that she chooses to live the way she wanted to. D) Juhi told her friend that she could choose to live the way she wanted to.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Juhi told her friend that she could choose to live the way she wanted to.

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What is regulated by the sphincter muscle in the stomach?

A) Exit of the food from the stomach   B) Entry of food in the stomach  
C) Mixing of food in the stomach   D) Exit of food from the large intestine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Exit of the food from the stomach  

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