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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 jeweller said to us, "These diamonds are polished here."

 

A) The jeweller informed us that these diamonds were polished there. B) The jeweller informed us that those diamonds were polished there.
C) The jeweller informed us that those diamonds were polished here. D) The jeweller informed us that these diamonds were polished here.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The jeweller informed us that those diamonds were polished there.

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

people are ______ by their deeds and seem.

 

A) born B) alive
C) shaped D) killed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) shaped

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In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.

 

A) opened B) was opened
C) were opened D) was Opening
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) was opened

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
If immigrants don't learn to speak the native languages of their new countries, they won't be able to _____________ themselves into society.

A) conjoin B) interface
C) integrate D) reconciliate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) integrate

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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'.

 

Experts have predict that (1)/ within ten years ethanol will emerge (2)/ as the primary automatic fuel in the world. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

claimed that the ___________ of persons

 

A) major B) majority  
C) majorly   D) majors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) majority  

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Which Indian chief minister was awarded the "Transformative Chief Minister Award" by US-India Business Council (USIBC) in 2017?

A) K. Chandrashekhar Rao B) Naveen Patnaik
C) Siddaramaiah D) Chandrababu Naidu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chandrababu Naidu

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

Elections, rights, governance and leadership (is becoming) empty words.

 

A) are become   B) are becoming  
C) is become   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) are becoming  

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