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 phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from the clause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.
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.
____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.
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.
He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."
A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.
B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.
A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.
B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
Two identical resistors, each of 10 ohm, are connected in parallel. This combination, in turn, is connected to a third resistor of 10 ohm. The equivalent resistance of the combination is ___.
Any substance that does not cause pollution and is capable of getting decomposed by any living organism is called as Bio degradable. Human & animal excreta, plant wastes etc... come under bio-degradable.
Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
A) Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
B) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
D) Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral
A) Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General
B) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
D) Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal