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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.

Gopal ran the marathon in record time.

A) The marathon was run by Gopal in record time. B) The marathon is run by Gopal in record time.
C) Gopal in record time run the marathon D) Gopal in record time is running the marathon.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The marathon was run by Gopal in record time.

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

Bunty says, “I may not come for the practice today.”

 

A) Bunty says that he may not come for the practice today.   B) Bunty says that he might not come for practice today.  
C) Bunty said that he might not come for the practice that day.   D) Bunty told me he won’t come to the practice.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bunty says that he may not come for the practice today.  

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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.

Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience

A) Mundane B) Transcendent
C) Ribald D) Coarse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transcendent

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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.

Rat race

A) Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it B) Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals
C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power D) Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlesly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power

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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.

Not being what it purports to be

A) Legitimate B) Palpable
C) Evident D) Spurious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spurious

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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'.

Economically, we (1)/ understand the world (2)/ round us in terms of scarcity. (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 will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

I should (has to be) with them tonight.

A) has been B) have been
C) been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have been

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct

 

1.Adversity is a curse.
P. When every thing goes on well, we are tempted to take matters easy.
Q. But, it has its uses also.
R. But adversity prompts us to exert ourselves.
S. We fall into a life of comfort and idleness.
6. This develops our latent powers, enabling us to prosper in life.

A) QSPR B) QPSR
C) QRSP D) QSRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QPSR

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