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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".

The higher you climb a Himalayan peak, more cold you feel.

A) the colder B) the most cold
C) colder D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the colder

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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 watchman said, "Thief! Thief! Catch him!"

A) The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief. B) The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
C) The watchman shouted to the crowd, catch the thief. D) The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, catch him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief.

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In the following questions, 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.

Education is for life, not merely for a livelihood. As long as we are unmindful of this _____, the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as that of our _____ and students is likely to remain _____. It is not enough for a society to have experts. It needs human beings who can think, feel and act generously, the kind of people who cannot be replaced by computers and _____.

the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as

A) efficiency B) effectiveness
C) quality D) quantity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) quality

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Predilection

A) Inclination B) Enduring
C) Enmity D) Domicile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Enmity

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

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The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Business transaction are recorded

A) in chronological order B) at the end of the month
C) weekly D) any of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) in chronological order

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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 lecturer praised her.

 

A) Her was praised by the lecturer. B) She felt praised by the lecturer.
C) She was praised by the lecturer. D) She is praised by the lecturer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She was praised by the lecturer.

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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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