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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, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Wild goose chase

A) A hopeless search for something unattainable B) An adventurous trip full of surprises
C) To waste a lot of time and effort for small returns D) To have fun doing a certain task
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A hopeless search for something unattainable

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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'.

 

He had no (A)/ accuse for attacking (B)/ that old man. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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.

 

He performed below par in the examination.

A) par below B) poorly
C) below parr D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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 friend said, "I can lift 50 kilos easily."

A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily. B) My friend told us that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
C) My friend told us this he could lift 50 kilos easily. D) My friend told us this that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily.

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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'.

The climb upside (1)/ the mountains (2)/ was not easy. (3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.


Some of the richest (A) / business magnate (B) / live in Mumbai. (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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.
Now the first and most
X-strata of marine origin occur above the
Y-simple appearance is where
Z-level of the sea in horizontal position

A) XZY B) YXZ
C) XYZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) YXZ

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