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In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Most of the students have forgotten to bring their certificates; they will be _______ by the Principal for this reason.

A) reproached B) abused
C) accused D) reprimanded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reprimanded

Explanation:

Reprimanded, it means a severe and formal scolding, while reproached means to express disappointment. Since we are talking about the Principal, option-d is more suitable. Abuse means subject t o harmful or improper treatment. Accused is someone charged with a criminal offence.

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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".

Thus we (going) back to what might be termed as old values.

A) went B) gone
C) was going D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) went

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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".

She was uneasy because she (never be) on a plane before.

A) had never been B) never been
C) is never been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) had never been

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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.

Education is not just for giving you livelihood but giving you the art of ______ wholly and joyously.

A) living B) leaving
C) believing D) driving
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) living

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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 beggar said to her, “Thank you for your kindness.”

A) The beggar thanks her for her kindness. B) The beggar says thanks for her kindness.
C) The beggar thanks for her kindness. D) The beggar thanked her for her kindness.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The beggar thanked her for her kindness.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The taxi will drop you at the airport.

A) The taxi at the airport will be dropping you. B) Dropping you at the airport will be done by the taxi.
C) You will be dropped at the airport by the taxi. D) The taxi is dropping you at the airport.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) You will be dropped at the airport by the taxi.

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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'.

 

Each one of his sisters (A) / were (B) / hardworking.(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, 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'.

 

Her behaviour (1)/ around him (2)/ was a little oddly. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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