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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: Biographies of great men can also help us in learning good manners.
Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good manners.
R: No doubt these are little words but if they are spoken at the right moment and in a soft and sweet voice, they are bound to work wonders.
S: The use of polite words like "Sorry", "Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon", "Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the minds of others.

 

A) PRSQ B) RPSQ
C) QPSR D) SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QPSR

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

Had she worked hard she would have won the gold medal.

 

A) The gold medal will have been won by her had she worked hard. B) The gold medal would have been won by her had she worked hard.
C) The gold medal would have been won by her if she worked hard. D) The gold medal will have been won by her if she worked hard.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The gold medal would have been won by her had she worked hard.

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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.

Salim told Ajay that he would return the book to him the next day.

A) "I will return this book to you the next day,"said Salim. B) Salim said,"I will be returning the book to you tomorrow, Ajay."
C) "Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,"said Salim. D) "Ajay will return this book to you tomorrow,"said Salim.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) "Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,"said Salim.

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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.


He said to me, “I go for a walk daily.”

 

A) He told me that he went for a walk daily B) He told me that he goes for a walk daily.
C) He told me that he daily went for a walk D) He told me that he had gone for a walk daily.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told me that he goes for a walk daily.

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Orbital period of Halley's comet is ___ years.

A) 25 B) 50
C) 75 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75

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In which of the following mentioned activities is the potential energy (P.E) converted into kinetic energy(K.E)?

A) The explosion of a fire cracker B) The switching on of a torch
C) The switching off of a torch D) The swinging of a pendulum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The swinging of a pendulum

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS not A RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY?

A) Wind energy B) Geothermal energy
C) Energy from fossils D) Solar energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Energy from fossils

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In April 2017, the announcement was made to change the Base year for GDP Calculation. The new Base year will be ______.

 

A) 2011-12   B) 2015-16
C) 2017-18 D) 2016-17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2017-18

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