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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The parting was painful for ______.

 

A) two B) second
C) both D) it
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) both

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) Orcheistra   B) Orchestra  
C) Ourchestra   D) Orkastra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Orchestra  

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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 principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

A) The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet. B) The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet. D) The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Barking up the wrong tree

A) Scolding the one who is innocent. B) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
C) Looking in the wrong place. D) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Looking in the wrong place.

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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.

The area near or surrounding a particular place

A) Horizon B) Vicinity
C) Distant D) Removed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vicinity

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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".

She and Dad would (has had loved) Amit.

A) has loved B) have loved
C) to loved D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have loved

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

What is it? ______ it wait?

 

A) may B) can’t
C) would D) is
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) can’t

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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.

Not being what it purports to be

A) Legitimate B) Palpable
C) Evident D) Spurious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spurious

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