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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.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts.

A) intangible B) transparent
C) tangible D) unique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tangible

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

Poor Tom laid in the shade of a tree before he could walk further.

A) lied B) lain
C) lay D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) lay

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The sentence is in simple past tense. The past tense of ‘lie’ is ‘lay’. Lie mean to take a position.

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The commotion terrified her.

 

A) She was terrified. B) She is terrified of commotion.
C) She terrified by the commotion. D) She was terrified by the commotion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) She was terrified by the commotion.

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

Working-class people regarded collectively

 

A) Opulent B) Proletariat
C) Gilded D) Affluent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proletariat

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The act of setting free from bondage of any kind

A) Emancipation B) Eradication
C) Indemnity D) Emigration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Emancipation

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) transmitt B) aplauds
C) mobility D) ceramix
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mobility

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


The action of repeating something aloud from memory.

A) paraphrase B) rendition
C) erudition D) recitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) recitation

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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 inIndirect/Direct Speech.

Ram said, “I have cleared the clutter."

A) Ram told that he cleared the clutter. B) Ram says that he cleared the clutter.
C) Ram said that he had cleared the clutter. D) The clutter was cleared by Ram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ram said that he had cleared the clutter.

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