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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.
Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."

 

A) Ram advised Rohan don't run so fast. B) Ram asked Rohan why is he running so fast.
C) Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast. D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.

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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.

 

A drop in the ocean

 

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person. B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person. D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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

Hazardous

A) Perilous B) Precarious
C) Dicey D) Secure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Secure

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

The revolt of 1857 happened during the rein of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

A) in the rein off B) in the reign of
C) during the reign of D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) during the reign of

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist D) Abstain, Defer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly 

 

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

 

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

 

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

At a snail's pace

A) Quietly B) Quickly
C) Continuously D) Slowly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Slowly

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and markyour response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.


S1 :The dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data.
S6 :To some, in this era of Big Data analytics and automated, algorithm-based processing of zettabytes of information, the fear that their personal data may be unprotected may conjure up visions of a dystopian world in which individual liberties are compromised.
P :But it is the conflict between the massive scope for progress provided by digital era and the fear of loss of individual autonomy that is foregrounded in any debates about data protection laws.
Q : It also enhanced the perils of unregulated and arbitrary use of personal data.
R : It is against this backdrop that the White Paper made public to elicit views from the public on the shape and substance of a comprehensive data protection law assumes significances.
S :Unauthorised leaks, hacking and other cyber crimes have rendered databases vulnerable.


The correct sequence should be

A) S Q R P B) Q P R S
C) S R P Q D) Q S P R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Q S P R

Explanation:
QSPR is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged.
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