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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 shepherd guarded a large ________ of sheep and allowed them to move from pasture to pasture.

A) block B) culture
C) shoal D) flock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) flock

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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.

 

"I always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls."

A) The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room. B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
C) The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room. D) The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.

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In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Her parents will never give their _____ to such an unsuitable match.

 

A) acquiescence B) consent
C) agreement D) willingness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) consent

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

She was completely nonplussed by the erratic behaviour of her father.

A) completely plussed B) completely no-nonplussed
C) entirely not nonplussed D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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 meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman.

A) over B) upon
C) of D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) over

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Who invented the electric tram?

A) James Cook B) William Harvey
C) Fyodor Pirotsky D) Robert Boyles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fyodor Pirotsky

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In which field is Pulitzer Prize awarded for outstanding work ?

A) Environment study B) Science and Technology
C) Literature and Journalism D) International Understanding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Literature and Journalism

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The Queen who had the nick name "Bloody Mary"

A) Elizabeth B) Victoria
C) Mary I D) Ruth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mary I

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