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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.
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X-height of more than
Y-2000 feet above the sea
Z-rocks rise to the

A) YZX B) ZXY
C) YXZ D) XZY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZXY

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group

A) etiquette B) frizette
C) epaulette D) fossette
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) etiquette

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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.

 

Mother told me that I should listen to her first and then do anything as I pleased.

 

A) Mother said to me, "I should listen to me first and then do anything I please." B) Mother said to me, "He should listen to her first and then do anything he pleases."
C) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything I pleased." D) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please."

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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.

The crime of betraying one's country

A) Treason B) Frankness
C) Fidelity D) Allegiance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Treason

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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.

 

I gaze at the stars from my balcony.

A) Gazing at the stars has been done by me from the balcony. B) The stars are being gazed at by me from the balcony.
C) The stars are gazed at from the balcony by me. D) From my balcony I have gazed at the stars.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The stars are gazed at from the balcony by me.

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In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

A) vaccum B) vacuum
C) vacum D) vaccuum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) vacuum

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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. Marine biology is the study of organisms in the ocean.
P. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet.
Q. Marine life is a vast resource.
R. Shorelines are also shaped and protected by marine life.
S. Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle.
6. Marine biology covers a great deal, from the microscopic to the huge whales.

A) PSRQ B) QPSR
C) RPSQ D) SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QPSR

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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.

 

The student told her teacher to explain the passage.

A) asked her teacher B) said to her teacher
C) conveyed to her teacher D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) asked her teacher

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