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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosts a conference on Global Digital Content Market (GDCM) 2018 in which city?

A) New Delhi  B) Bengaluru 
C) Mumbai  D)  Kolkata 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New Delhi 

Explanation:

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosts a conference on Global Digital Content Market (GDCM) 2018, on 14th- 15thNovember 2018, in New Delhi. The conference will feature sessions on music, film, broadcasting and publishing, as well as collective management, emerging models and the implications for the market and policy makers.

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) The memoranda B) are
C) on the table D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No error

Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error. ‘Memoranda’ is a plural noun, so it is correctly followed by are. Memorandum is the singular form.

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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing an outfit like that – it's like something my grandmother would also not wear!

A) Though the outfit is classy, the speaker does not prefer wearing it. B) The speaker finds wearing the dress very shameful as people would disapprove of it.
C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit. D) Wearing the particular outfit wouldn’t be a great deal as it will not kill her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit.

Explanation:

If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them.

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Q:

Prothrombin, responsible for clotting of blood is released by_____.

A) Small Intestine B) Blood Platelets
C) Large Intestine D) Heart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Blood Platelets

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Which Indian actor's biography is titled 'Anything but Khamosh'?

A) Vinod Khanna B) Shatrughan Sinha
C) Dharmendra D) Raj Babbar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shatrughan Sinha

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Who is the author of the autobiographical work 'On My Terms : From the Grassroots to the Corridors of Power'?

 

A) Amit Shah B) Lalu Prasad Yadav
C) Sharad Pawar D) Manmohan Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sharad Pawar

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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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