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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

Husband (have retired) from service and the daughters had left home to pursue their dreams.

 

A) had retired B) had retire
C) had retiring D) no improvement  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) had retired

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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.

 

The teacher said, “Wow! You have done well.”

 

A) The teacher applauded him, saying that he had done well. B) The teacher appreciated me.
C) The teacher said wow, he had done well. D)  The teacher applauded him by saying wow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The teacher applauded him, saying that he had done well.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

Needless to say, cooking (has become) easier now.

 

A) is become B) has becoming
C) have become D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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

 

to imply or suggest an idea in addition to the literal meaning

 

A) to nub B) to connote
C) to malign D) to purport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to connote

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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 food basket contained(A)/ a dark chocolate, an eclair and a pastry(B)/neatly wrapped in foil paper.(C)/No error

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

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


When the waters ___________

A) rush back B) recede
C)  flow away D) ebb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) recede

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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.

I don't have (A) / any money to (B) / spend for luxuries. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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

A science of race, culture and human development

A) Tannery B) Eugenics
C) Volley D) Treak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eugenics

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