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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.

 

He said to the principal, "I have made a mistake."

A) He told the principal that I have had made a mistake. B) He told the principal that he had made a mistake.
C) He tells the principal that he has made a mistake. D) He told the principal this that he has made a mistake.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told the principal that he had made a mistake.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Jayesh has sent the email.

A) The email has had been sent by Jayesh. B) The email has been sent by Jayesh.
C) The email was sent by Jayesh. D) The email was send by Jayesh.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The email has been sent by Jayesh.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A place for fish or water plants.

 

A) Aviary B) Apiary
C) Herbarium D) Aquarium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aquarium

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture.

 


just like a tree, ______ to external

 

A) welcome B) eager
C) open D) agreeable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) open

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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


My brother, David, was always close to our grandmother. Both of them shared a love of Mother Nature and of food that they had grown themselves. Whenever his schedule permitted, he would drop in for a short visit and a cup of coffee. One day, when he found no one home, he left a chunk of dirt on her porch. This started what was later to be known as his "calling card". Grandmother would come home occasionally and instantly know that Dave had been by when she spotted the chunk of dirt on her porch.

Although Grandmother had a poor upbringing in Italy, she managed to do well in the United States. She was always healthy and independent and enjoyed a fulfilling life. Recently she had a stroke and died. Everyone was saddened by her death. David was disconsolate. His life­long friend was now gone.

Grandmother used to be _____ .

A) rich in Italy but poor in the United States B) in the United States but is now in Italy
C) poor earlier but became rich later on D) rich earlier but now poor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) poor earlier but became rich later on

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Feather one's own nest

A) Decorate B) Work hard at home
C) build a home D) make money in an improper way
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) make money in an improper way

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The outer most layer of the Sun is known as--

A) Corona B) Photosphere
C) Chromosphere D) Granule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Corona

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The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun, starting at about 1300 miles (2100 km) above the solar surface (the photosphere)

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Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?

A) Atomic power B) Thermal power
C) Hydro power D) Wind power
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thermal power

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