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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.

 

Father said to Rahul, “Are you in such a hurry to cross the road?”

A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. B) Father asked Rahul whether he was in a big hurry to cross the road.
C) Father asked Rahul that if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. D) Father ask Rahul whether he was in such a hurry to cross the road.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

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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.

 

My father said, "We have been living here since the day this house was built."

A) My father said that they had been living here since the day that house was built. B) My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.
C) My father said that they have been living there since the day that house were built. D) My father said that they have been living here since the day this house were being built.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.

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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 Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas. B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas. D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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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: They feel that during their time, young boys and girls were better behaved, more obedient, and had greater respect for their elders.
Q: Young people on the other hand, feel that they are capable enough to learn on their own rather than lean heavily on the older generation for any guidance.
R: The people belonging to the older generation always wonder as to what has gone wrong with the new generation.
S: They feel that a lack of respect for the old will ruin and spell disaster for the young.

 

A) PRSQ B) SPQR
C) PRQS D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPSQ

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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.

 

Cut corners

 

 

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later   B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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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.

 

The closure ______ the workers adversely.

 

A) expected   B) effected  
C) accepted   D) affected
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) affected

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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.

 

Come what may

 

A) Welcome all visitors with open arms B) No matter what happens
C) Insure all your property from all kinds of losses D) Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No matter what happens

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On 2 January 2018, Parliament Passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to increase capital of NABARD from Rs 5,000 crore to ______.

 

A) Rs 30,000 crore B) Rs 10,000 crore
C) Rs 20,000 crore D) Rs 40,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 30,000 crore

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