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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

Pranab Mukherjee, Pratibha Patil, APJ Abdul Kalam,?

A) Rajendra Prasad B) K.R.Narayanan
C) Shankar Dyal Sharma D) V.V.Giri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) K.R.Narayanan

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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.

 

Throw the towel in

 

A) To challenge someone B) To stop a bad situation from getting worse
C) To quit in defeat D) To offer a signal of peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To quit in defeat

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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 emperor was impressed with the singer and asked, ‘What can I do for you?'

 

A) The emperor impressed with the singer and asked that what he could do for him. B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.
C) The emperor impressed with the singer asked what could be done for him. D) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what could be done for him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.

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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.

 

All Greek to me

 

A) The new person in a group gets the most attention B) Learning a new language is very difficult
C) Saying that one does not understand something that is said or written D) Everything is new when one is in a new country
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Saying that one does not understand something that is said or written

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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 manager said "Vivek must go tomorrow to meet the client".

 

A) The manager said that Vivek must have to go the following day to meet the client. B) The manager said that Vivek will have to go tomorrow to meet the client.
C) The manager said that Vivek must go the following day to meet the client. D) The manager said that Vivek must be going tomorrow to meet the client.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The manager said that Vivek must go the following day to meet the client.

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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 dealer will service the scooter for free the first three times.

 

A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times. B) The scooter was serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
C) For the first three times, the dealer will service the scooter for free. D) Servicing of the scooter for free will be done by the dealer for the first three times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

______________ private schools want additional money

 

A) Occasionally B) Randomly
C) Rarely D) Mostly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Occasionally

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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 spill the beans

 

A) To reveal secret information unintentionally B) To lose inherited wealth
C) To spread rumours to intentionally harm someone D) To spend away hard earned savings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To reveal secret information unintentionally

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