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

 

Wrap or cover for warmth

 

A) Encourage B) Muffle  
C) Divulge D) Expose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Muffle  

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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.

 

Amit said to the gardener, "Did you find the ring anywhere?"

 

A) Amit asked the gardener that whether he had found the ring anywhere. B) Amit asked the gardener that if he did find the ring anywhere.
C) Amit asked the gardener that if he did find the ring somewhere. D) Amit asked the gardener if he had found the ring anywhere.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amit asked the gardener if he had found the ring anywhere.

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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 art of growing up is living in the school of life, where learning is ______, and taking responsibility is important.

A) neglected B) ignored
C) focused D) superficial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) focused

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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.

 

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

 

can write ___________ advertisement equally

 

A) a B) an
C) the D) it  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) an

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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.
I would have kept your bicycle here if you had left it with me.

A) Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me. B) Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.
C) If you had left it with me I would have kept your bicycle there. D) Your bicycle would be kept there if you have left it with me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me.

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


It so haappens that_____ siblings sing one of_____invariably has a less_____ vocal prowess even though______ have a similarly commendable ____base.

 


vocal prowess even though______

A) both B) their
C) you D) we
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) both

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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’.

 

True positive thinking starts by embracing reality in its myriad (1)/ shapes and forms; it involves the ability to feel negative emotions when you have to, (2)/ and still maintain hope enough to keep on going. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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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.

 


A lot on your plate

 

A) A greedy person will collect more food than he can eat. B)  A hungry person will devour if presented with food.
C)  To have a large number of problems to deal with. D) To be an expert in multi-tasking.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  To have a large number of problems to deal with.

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