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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
 
P: The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense.
Q: He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has.
R: Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
S: It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life.

A) QPSR B) RQPS
C) SRPQ D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RQPS

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

Why do you waste money?

A) Why is money been wasted by you? B) Why has money been wasted by you?
C) Why is money wasted by you? D) Why is money being wasted by you?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Why is money wasted by you?

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button correspondingto it.

NONCONFORMIST

A) CONVENTIONAL B) PRACTICAL
C) FASHIONABLE D) NOMAD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CONVENTIONAL

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the buttoncorresponding to it.

CONSTRAIN

A) STRESS B) CONTRADICT
C) RESTRICT D) OBSTRUCT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RESTRICT

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Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

A) Erroneous B) Eronneous
C) Erronous D) Eroneous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Erroneous

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the buttoncorresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

There was a (A)/ comparison between (B)/ you and he (C)/ no error (D)

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

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the buttoncorresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

He flowed into a rage (A)/ at the very (B)/ sight of that man (C)/ No error (D)

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

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

After retirement Surti lived _______ Australia.

A) in B) at
C) over in D) over at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) in

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