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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 spectators said, "Bravo! Good hit, Jay!"

A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit. B) The spectators applauded Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
C) The spectators applaud Jay for his good hit. D) The spectators applaud Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.

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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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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.
P- Epistemological idealists (such as Kant) might insist that the only things which can be directly known for certain are ideas.
Q- The approach to idealism by Western philosophers has been different to that of Eastern thinkers.
R- In much of Western thought (though not in such major Western thinkers as Plato and Hegel) the ideal relates to direct knowledge of
subjective mental ideas, or images.
S- It is then usually juxtaposed with realism in which the real is said to have absolute existence prior to and independent of our knowledge.

A) RQPS B) PQSR
C) PRQS D) QRSP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QRSP

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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.

 

I think so she will come to the party.

A) So I think she will come to the party. B) I am thinking she will come to the party.
C) I think she will come to the party. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I think she will come to the party.

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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.

The reason for (A)/ my absence is (B)/ due to ill health (C)/ No Error (D)

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

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Rita promised to come but she never turned ________ .

A) in B) out
C) down D) up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) up

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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 buy a lemon

A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems B) buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
C) to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful D) to buy stuff which you don't need
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

This survey is concerning your health as well as that of your family.

A) concerns with B) is concerned with
C) concerns to D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is concerned with

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