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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".

The Buddha (was consumed) by the human suffering that he saw all around him.

 

A) was consume B) was consuming
C) were consumed D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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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.

 

She said,"I've been in this school since 1998."

A) She said that she had been in that school since 1998. B) She said that she have been in this school since 1998.
C) She said that she was in this school since 1998. D) She said that she was being in that school since 1998.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She said that she had been in that school since 1998.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

General pardon for offences against the state

A) sanctify B) amnesty
C) gratuity D) red-tapism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) amnesty

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The clerk asked for my __________.

A) determination B) destiny
C) destination D) designation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) designation

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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".

Knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes, all the buildings were reinforced with additional concrete.

A) On being prone to earthquakes, B) Having been knowing that the area was prone to earthquakes,
C) Since the area was known to be prone to earthquakes, D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Since the area was known to be prone to earthquakes,

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

A small, nonrigid airship or dirigible, especially one used chiefly for observation.

 

A) float B) poise
C) bob D) blimp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) blimp

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

There is (A) / few time (B) / for preparation. (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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 sharpness of our life comes when we bring more and more awareness to ______ moment.

A) each B) each one
C) none D) rare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) each

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