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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Father was upset (1)/when he found that (2)/you are not there.(3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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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 most powerful and the most perfect ____________ of thought and feeling through the medium of oral language must be traced to the mastery of words.___________ is better suited to lead speakers and readers ___________ English into an easy control of this language than the command of the phrase that perfectly expresses the thought. Every speaker's aim is to be heard and _____________. A clear, crisp _____________ holds an audience as by the spell of some irresistible power.

 

aim is to be heard and _____________. A clear

A) understand B) understandable
C) understood D) understandably
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) understood

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes

A) rapid B) huge
C) thunder D) vigorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) vigorous

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

A) Accomplice B) Callous
C) Itinerant D) Philistine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Accomplice

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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.

 

Tie the knot

 

A) Get into a fight B) Get angry
C) Get more complicated D) Get married
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Get married

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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 resort is _____ the lake.

A) from B) has
C) besides D) beside
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) beside

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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".

You must complete this work up to Sunday.

A) within Sunday B) by Sunday
C) on to Sunday D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) by Sunday

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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.

"Ooh! what a dirty child!" said my aunt.

A) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child. B) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child is very dirty.
C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty. D) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child it is.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty.

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