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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.

The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

A) implied B) associated
C) designated D) extended
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) extended

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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.

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

 

A) Obeisance B) Panegyric
C) Homage D) Tirade
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tirade

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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.

They said, “We were just taking pictures.”

A) They said that they had just took pictures. B) They said that they had just been taking pictures.
C) They said that we had just been taking pictures. D) They said that we had just took pictures.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) They said that they had just been taking pictures.

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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.

My father says, "Prices are shooting up alarmingly."

A) My father says that prices shoot up alarmingly. B) My father says that the price was shooting up alarmingly.
C) My father says that prices shot up alarmingly. D) My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Unprecedented

 

A) Exceptional B) Bizarre
C) Fantastic D) Known
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Known

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Gaurantee B) Itinerary
C) Magnificent D) Writing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gaurantee

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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.

Priya advised me not to go to school the next day.

A) "Don't go to school next day" Priya said to me. B) "Don't go to school tomorrow" Priya said to me.
C) Priya said, "Will you not go to school tomorrow?" D) Priya told me that, "Don't go to school tomorrow."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) "Don't go to school tomorrow" Priya said to me.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) pamflet B) montaage
C) illusary D) stroller
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) stroller

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