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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 word ‘Macabre’ had been gained its significance from its (1)/ use in French as la danse macabre for the allegorical (2)/ representation of the universal power of death. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

blessings before ______ on any

A) dismainting B) getting off
C) concluding D) embarking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) embarking

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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 Have bitten off more than you can chew

A) To eat voraciously and then fall sick B) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult D) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult

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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 thefour alternatives.


Enterprising skill is the ______________ of a teacher to see the perspective of the entire institution and the inter-relationships _____________ and between its parts. Itincludes the ability of a teacher to visualise the academic pursuit ___________ a holistic manner and consider a situation in totality. These skills involve _______________abstract and innovative ideas, constructing models and relationships, and anticipating the implications ________ actions.


These skills involve _______________ abstract and innovative ideas

A) understanding B) understand
C) understandable D) understandably
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) understanding

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people regarded as social superiors

A) Snob B) Fob
C) Dandy D) Freak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Snob

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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 students have dedicated an issue of magazine to him.

A) An issue of magazine had been dedicated to him by the students. B) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.
C) An issue of magazine have been dedicated to him by the students. D) An issue of magazine is dedicated to him by the students.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.

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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.

 

"Good-bye! Dear friend," said the patriot, "we will meet again."

A) The patriot said good-bye to his dear friend and said that they will meet again. B) The patriot bade his friend good-bye and said that they must meet again.
C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again. D) The patriot said good-bye to his friend and said that they are sure to meet again.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

We ______ peace in our fast-escalating technological careers and lifestyle without creating that beautiful notion of love-based emotions.

A) seek B) bleak
C) meek D) geek
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) seek

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