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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inPassive/Active Voice.

Somebody hit the beggar with a stone.

 

A) The beggar was hit with a stone. B) The beggar was hurt by a stone.
C) The beggar is hit by a stone D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The beggar was hit with a stone.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Abutting

 

A) Touching   B) Far  
C) Bordering   D) Joining
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Far  

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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 impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant, among other things, to act as a ___________________ against litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another, by __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money, is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classism that ought to have no place in any court of law, let ______________ the apex court of the land.

 

by __________________ early dates of hearing

 

A) conceding B) rewarding
C) donating D) granting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) granting

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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.

 

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______. High or low, known or unknown, rich or poor, popular or unpopular, no one is safe or secure today. It
appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______. A mad and sad rat race is on to make money and ______ power at any cost and by any means. The
result is that no political party or group can now ______ into claim to total innocence in so far as ______ of violence against innocent person for personal or political
gains is concerned. Violent demonstrations, rallies, hartals have become the order of the day.

 

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______.

 

A) adversely B) moderately
C) relatively D) ultimately
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) adversely

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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 a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

They were _________ brilliant children, who know

 

A) too B) like
C) that D) so
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) like

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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.

 

All this suggests the intimate relations which exist between history, politics, and sociology. The ____________ thing, however, is not the identities but the distinctions.For, however much the _____________ disciplines may, in practice, overlap, it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking to have their limits defined. As far _______sociology and history are concerned the differences may be summed up in a word. __________ history and sociology are concerned with the life of man as man.

 

 

it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking

 

A) for B) of
C) to D) from
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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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.

 

But representatives have cynically chosen to look the other _________________ when matters of justice are involved. They seem to have only a will to power; to be part of a new ___________________ elite. _________________ they forget that the history of struggle is the future of struggle. Maoism is one extreme ____________________ struggle ___________________ corrupt appropriative and greedy elites; there are others.

 

Maoism is one extreme ____________________ struggle

 

A) size B) form of
C) sample D) paragon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) form of

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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.

 

Indian corporates are _______________ influenced by the American style of management, including ______________ practices. The recent episodes in a couple of big and reputed corporates in India are prompting many to re-think the kind of compensation strategy that would be __________ for Indian corporates. Should it be more socialistic, as prevalent in Scandinavian, some European and Japanese companies? _______________ there be some law to govern the salary differentials? __________should different functions such as Finance be remunerated substantially higher for equivalent educational degree holders and similar efforts by individuals in other functions?

 

Indian corporates are _______________ influenced by

 

A) great B) greatly
C) greatness D) greater
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) greatly

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