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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.

 

We have seen that, when

X-think of it as losing its parts and shrivelling to a point
Y-occupy any portion of space, we need not
Z-we deny that a mental image can

 

A) ZXY B) YZX
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ZYX

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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.

Sita felt obligated to  ______ Geeta.

A) cry B) decide
C) give D) inform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inform

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

Represent something as being less important than it really is.

A) discriminant B) stride
C) underplay D) imperious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) underplay

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The girl in the red dress said to me, "Where is the film studio?"

A) The girl in the red dress inquired me, where the film studio is. B) The girl in the red dress asked me, where is the film studio.
C) The girl in the red dress asked me, where the film studio is. D) The girl in the red dress asked me, where the film studio was.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The girl in the red dress asked me, where the film studio is.

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. It is now five in the evening.
P. And so it will bear away another child.
Q. Soon it will be six and it will be time.
R. I have to unveil the truth; I have to end the injustices committed by the shadow.
S. The shadow will then come in darkness.
6. The shadow must be defeated.

 

A) PSRQ B) SQRP
C) QSPR D) PRQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QSPR

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

The water flows downhill rapidly, taking some of the land with it.

A) soil B) ground
C) hill D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) soil

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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.

 

Children now prefer

 

A-online gaming in the air-conditioned

B-rooms of their homes to

C-sweating it out on the playground

 

A) CBA B) ABC
C) CAB D) BCA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ABC

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

Frivolous

A) Captious B) Wise
C) Puerile D) Spiritual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Puerile

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