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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.

No one responded to my online ad.

A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone. B) My online ad is not responded to by anyone.
C) Response by no one was given to my online ad. D) Response by no one is given to my online ad.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My online ad was not responded to by anyone.

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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.


The "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.


Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children

A) progress B) record
C) report D) result
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) record

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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.

 

If I were you I'd kill him.

A) I will kill B) I should kill
C) I must kill D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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 children said, "They were busy playing thus they did not notice the stranger."

A) The children said that they had been busy playing so they have not noticed the stranger. B) The children said that they had been busy playing so they had not noticed the stranger.
C) The children said that they have been busy playing so they had not noticed the stranger. D)  The children said that they have been busy playing so they have not noticed the stranger.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The children said that they had been busy playing so they had not noticed the stranger.

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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".
He must (being) overwhelmed with the responsibility.

A) been B) has been
C) have been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have been

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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".

They loaded their ships with spices and silks and (returns) with the summer monsoon.

A) returned B) return
C) returning D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) returned

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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.

 

To know ______ reality, the powers of the mind need to be turned back upon itself. With concentration, the mind can ______ its innermost secrets, just as the darkest places reveal their secrets to the penetrating rays of light. We can then ______ soul truths, whether life exists for five minutes or for ______, and whether there is a God. To go beyond the mind and our present reality, we need to use the mind itself as a tool. Patanjali, in his Hatha Yoga Pradipika, stated, “Yoga is the ______ of the modifications of the mind.”

 

We can then ______ soul truths

A) receive B) connive
C) perceive D) costive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) perceive

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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: Having low self esteem would mean that you do not respect or value yourself highly.
Q: You may be more likely to believe other people’s negative comments rather than trust your own opinions.
R: If you feel like this about yourself you will not feel in control and negativity may take hold of you.
S: Your confidence may be low also and so you will not believe in your ability to be successful.

A) PRSQ B) RSQP
C) QPSR D) PQSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PRSQ

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