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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, 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.

The room was cleaned.

A) The cleaner cleaned the room.	B) The room should be cleaned.
C) I cleaned the room.	D) Someone cleaned the room.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Someone cleaned the room.

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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 proposal was full of 'if' and 'but' that I seriously doubted whether the stadium would ever be built.

A) 'ifs' and 'but'	B) 'ifs' and 'butts'
C) 'ifs' and 'buts'	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 'ifs' and 'buts'

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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.

Ritu said to you,"You are looking very pretty."

A) Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.	B) Ritu told you that I was looking very pretty.
C) Ritu told you that she was looking very pretty.	D) Ritu told you that you are looking very pretty.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.

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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.

The teacher said to the student,"Why were you absent yesterday?"

A) The teacher asked the student why had been he absent the previous day.	B) The teacher asked the student why had he been absent the previous day.
C) The teacher informed the student that why he had been absent the next day.	D) The teacher asked the student why he had been absent the previous day.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The teacher asked the student why he had been absent the previous day.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: We can be kind to human beings who need our help.
Q: Kindness is a quality that human beings show in various ways.
R: We can also be kind to other life forms like dogs, cats and other pets and domesticated animals, and to wildlife like birds and animals.
S: We can be kind to our family members, relatives, friends and neighbours.

A) QPSR	B) QPRS
C) PQSR	D) PQRS

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QPSR

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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.

Praise highly in speech or writing

A) Chide	B) Eulogise
C) Chastise	D) Reprimand

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eulogise

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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.

An attractively tall, graceful, and dignified woman

A) Terse	B) Pithy
C) Sententious	D) Statuesque

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