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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.


An ideal policeman is a myth. You come __________ him only in crime fiction. ____________ elusive is 'good policing', an idea ___________ even the best of criminal justice thinkers have found it difficult to define. This is why, in what is a chaotic world, we have to reluctantly _____________ for an imperfect policeman and ________ inadequate system.


an idea ___________ even the best of criminal justice thinkers have found

A) that B) which
C) whom D) who
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) that

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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 teacher said,"Tell me students, what have you learnt from the lectures this week?"

 

A) The teacher asked the students what they learnt from the lectures that week. B) The teacher asked the students to tell him what they learnt from the lectures that week.
C) The teacher wanted to know what the students learnt from the lectures that week. D) The teacher asked the students to tell him what they had learnt from the lectures that week.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The teacher asked the students to tell him what they had learnt from the lectures that week.

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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 teacher said to the boys, "Can you sit still and do you work?"

 

A) The teacher told the boys whether they could sit still and do their work. B) The teacher asked the boys can't they sit still and do their work.
C) The teacher requested the boys to sit still. D) The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.

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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 task of(A)/writing a autobiography(B)/is a difficult one.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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.


One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually, one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage, will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler, untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science, in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time, at a certain place, with a __________ and experienced wrestler.


like that of a ____________ wrestler, untrained

 

A) powerful B) power
C) powerfully D) powering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) powerful

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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 proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

and ideas _______ in harmony with your special

 

A) do not B) no
C) neither D) not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not

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