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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.

 

I said to my wife, "These showpieces look nice."

 

A) I told my wife that these showpieces looked nice. B) I told my wife that those showpieces looked nice.
C)  I told my wife that those showpieces look nice. D) I told my wife that these showpieces look nice.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I told my wife that those showpieces looked nice.

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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 a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts

 

A) discover B) discovery
C) rediscover D)  to discover
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  to discover

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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'.

 

I am certain that(A)/the officer is not only(B)/greedy but corrupt.(C)/No error(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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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 thefour alternatives.


Enterprising skill is the ______________ of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships _____________ and between its parts. Itincludes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve _______________abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications ________ actions.


academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner

A) into B) to
C) in D) a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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Which of the following is least likely to be an effect of global warming?

A) Increased frequency of hurricanes B) Loss of fertile delta region as for agriculture
C) Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation D) Shrinking of the polar ice regions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation

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The functioning of a very old model pendulum clock was completely

A) Mechanical B) Mechanical and electrical
C) Electrical D) Battery operated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mechanical

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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".

 

We could not afford (to paying) the entire sum.

 

A) paid B) pays  
C) to pay   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to pay  

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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".

 

It is a colourful event and everyone (have) a great time.

 

A) is having B) haves
C) to have D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is having

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