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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.

to get over it

A) to accept something that happened in the past and move on	B) to complete a project or task
C) to control one's anger	D) to achieve something seemingly easy, but with a lot of difficulty

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to accept something that happened in the past and move on

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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.

Diminish in value over a period of time

A) Escalate	B) Augment
C) Aggrandise	D) Depreciate

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Depreciate

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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 sister said to me, "You didn't help me yesterday so I will not help you now."

A) My sister said to me that I had not helped her the day before so she would not help me then.	B) My sister said to me that I have not helped her the day before so she would not help me now.
C) My sister said to me that I have not helped her yesterday so she would not help me then.	D) My sister said to me that I had not helped her yesterday so she would not help me now.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My sister said to me that I had not helped her the day before so she would not help me then.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Come hell or high water

A) No matter what	B) Feeling ill
C) Possible obstacles in one’s path	D) Something good and useful

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) No matter what

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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 coach said to me, "You have to get up early."

A) The coach tells me that I have to get up early.	B) The coach told me that I have had to get up early.
C) The coach tells me that I have had to get up early.	D) The coach told me that I had to get up early.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The coach told me that I have had to get up early.

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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.

“You have all done very badly!” remarked the mother.

A) The mother asked if they have done badly.	B) The mother remarked that they have did it badly.
C) The mother said that they had done badly.	D) The mother remarked that they had all done very badly.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The mother asked if they have done badly.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

On inquiry at the

A-that there were several through

B-railway station we were informed

C-trains to Dehradun every day

A) BAC	B) ACB
C) ABC	D) CBA

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) BAC

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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.

Transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument

A) Impale	B) Rampart
C) Aegis	D) Bulwark

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