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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“DEROGATORY”

A) Conferred B) Immediate
C) Praising D) Private
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Praising

Explanation:

Derogatory means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude and, Praising means express warm approval. Both words are opposite in nature.

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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".

They loaded their ships with spices and silks and (returns) with the summer monsoon.

A) returned B) return
C) returning D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) returned

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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.

 

To know ______ reality, the powers of the mind need to be turned back upon itself. With concentration, the mind can ______ its innermost secrets, just as the darkest places reveal their secrets to the penetrating rays of light. We can then ______ soul truths, whether life exists for five minutes or for ______, and whether there is a God. To go beyond the mind and our present reality, we need to use the mind itself as a tool. Patanjali, in his Hatha Yoga Pradipika, stated, “Yoga is the ______ of the modifications of the mind.”

 

five minutes or for ______, and

A) trinity B) aminity
C) dignity D) eternity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) eternity

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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.

He mailed his application for a new job.

A) The application for a new job is mailed by him. B) The application for a new job was mailed by him.
C) He is the mailer of the application for a new job. D) He was the mailer of the application for a new job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The application for a new job was mailed by him.

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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.

 

To pass, the candidate has to answer atleast 3 questions correctly.

A) If the candidate answers three questions correctly then he will pass. B) Atleast three questions will be answered correctly by the candidate to pass.
C) Atleast three questions have to be answered correctly by the candidate to pass. D) Answering of three questions correctly by the candidate has to be done to pass.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Atleast three questions have to be answered correctly by the candidate to pass.

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Corporates need to do much more to increase consumer __________________ about duplicate products.

A)  information B) habits
C) awareness D) satisfaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) awareness

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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.

 

He said to her, "I will meet you here tomorrow."

 

A) He told her this that he will meet her there the following day. B) He told her that he would meet her there the following day.
C) He told her that he would meet her here tomorrow. D) He told her that he will meet her there tomorrow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told her that he would meet her there the following day.

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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 very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past, present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility.

 

the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility.

 

A) that B) those
C) which D) whom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) which

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