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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.

To Have bitten off more than you can chew

A) To eat voraciously and then fall sick	B) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult	D) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the loss

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult

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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.

"Good-bye! Dear friend," said the patriot, "we will meet again."

A) The patriot said good-bye to his dear friend and said that they will meet again.	B) The patriot bade his friend good-bye and said that they must meet again.
C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.	D) The patriot said good-bye to his friend and said that they are sure to meet again.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.

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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'.

He built the theatre as a tribute to his rootings (1)/ and the thought of it outlasting him, (2)/ would surely have given him the greatest joy. (3)/ No error. (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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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.

A fool's paradise

A) An average person appears smart in company of fools.	B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.
C) A paradise is ruined when fools enter it.	D) Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.

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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.

"Won’t you help me to carry this suitcase?" said I to my wife.

A) I asked my wife that if she would not help me in carrying that suitcase.	B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.
C) I asked my wife that whether she would not help me to carry this suitcase.	D) I asked my wife that if she would be helping me to carry this suitcase.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I asked my wife if she would not help me to carry that suitcase.

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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time	B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere	D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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If a body is whirled in a circle, then the work done on it ___.

A) is zero	B) is positive
C) cannot be determined	D) is negative

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is zero

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Mirages are formed primarily due to ___ of light.

A) Reflection	B) Diffusion
C) Refraction	D) Scattering

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