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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.

P: It has been the handmaid of the ruling class.
Q: Therefore, ever since the dawn of civilization, persons in power have always tried to supervise or control education.
R: Education is an instrument which imparts knowledge and therefore, indirectly controls power.
S: It is an old saying that knowledge is power.

A) SQPR B) PRQS
C) SRQP D) PSQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SRQP

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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.

More than thirty years have now passed ______ I had my first flight.

A) since B) after
C) while D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) since

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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.
Both taciturn and _____ , Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money.

A) wary B) cheap
C) discreet D) miserly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) miserly

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

A) Bickering B) Controversy
C) Strife D) Harmony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Harmony

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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 spectators said, "Bravo! Good hit, Jay!"

A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit. B) The spectators applauded Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
C) The spectators applaud Jay for his good hit. D) The spectators applaud Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.

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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'.

The view of the downstream (1)/ and directly down the (2)/ bridge was awesome. (3)/No Error (4)

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

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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 have come here with the intention in insulting me.

A) for insulting me B) of insulting me
C) on insulting me D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of insulting me

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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.

Although the school lunch passed the legal standards, __________ or not it is healthy is debatable.

A) weather B) if
C) whether D) either
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) whether

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