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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

She said, “Let us wait for the seat”

 

A) She proposed that they should wait for the seat.   B) She proposed that they could wait for the seat.  
C) She proposed to wait for the seat.   D) She proposed let us wait for seat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She proposed that they should wait for the seat.  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Veracious

 

A) Brave B) Incorrect
C) Accurate D) Arrogant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Accurate

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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.

 

Count one's blessings

 

A) To be blessed with the best things in life. B) Be grateful for what one has.
C) Keep a track of your wealth or else you may lose it. D) Something which you thought lucky turns out to be bad luck.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Be grateful for what one has.

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Who was the first Indian astronomer to calculate the time taken by earth to orbit the sun?

A) Aryabhatta B) Ved Bhatnagara
C) Bhaskaracharya D) Bishu devtamapi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhaskaracharya

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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.

 

X marks the spot

 

A) A very popular place B) Not to tell others of a fantastic discovery
C) The exact location D) A secret hideout
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The exact location

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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 jump ship

 

A) Climbing the career ladder B) To jump to grab an opportunity
C) To leave an organization D) To renounce great wealth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To leave an organization

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

 

A decision made by public voting.

A) Anthracite B) Chalcocite
C) Plebiscite D) Reincite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Plebiscite

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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.

 

Usain Bolt is second to one as an athlete.

A) second to no one B) second to none
C) none of second D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) second to none

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