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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.
The old man said, "Thanks I shall never forget this kindness, Ankit."

A) The old man applauded Ankit for his kindness and he shall never forget Ankit.	B) The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.
C) Ankit was being thanked by the old man for his kindness towards an old man.	D) The old man said thank you to Ankit for his kindness.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.

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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.
down to the wire

A) removing the bondage that is keeping one down	B) the last second before the bomb explodes
C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute	D) finishing all of one's resources to the last penny

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute

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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.

Leave no stone unturned

A) Search for the hidden treasure	B) Do a futile task
C) Be known for achieving a tremendous feat	D) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Try every possible course of action in order to achieve something

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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.

She laughed at the antics of the jester.

A) Laughing at the antics of the jester was done by her.	B) She herself laughs at the antics of the jester.
C) The antics of the jester were laughed at by her.	D) Her laughter was to the antics of the jester.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The antics of the jester were laughed at by her.

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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.

The best of both worlds

A) To live like a saint so that you are the best in the living world as well as the heavens	B) To be lucky in life as well as in death
C) The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time	D) To be popular amongst both the opposing groups

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time

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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, 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.

My father said to the stranger, "Where do you live?"

A) My father asked the stranger where he lives.	B) My father asked the stranger where he has been living.
C) My father asked where he lives to the stranger.	D) My father asked the stranger where he lived.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My father asked the stranger where he lived.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

PANACEA

A) PRAISE	B) CURE-ALL
C) POISON	D) AMBROSIA

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