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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 bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."

A) He told the bankers that these diamonds are more valuable then a billion dollars. B) He has told the bankers this that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.
C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars. D) He told the bankers that those diamonds were more valuable than a billion dollars.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.

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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.

"What makes you so sad?" she asked Manoj.

A) She asked Manoj what makes him so sad. B) She asks Manoj what made him so sad.
C) She asked Manoj what made him so sad. D) She asks Manoj what makes him so sad.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She asked Manoj what made him so sad.

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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'.

 

It has been shown that (A)/ very high doses of vitamin C actually (B)/ causes cancer cells to grow. (C)/ No Error (D).

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

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

All the family members of his are in Ernakulam.

A) All the members of his family. B) All his family members
C) All of his family members D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) All the members of his family.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Time perception raises a number of ______ puzzles, including what it means to say we perceive time.

 

A) discriminating B) intriguing
C) boring D) befooling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intriguing

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

 

A) Lumber B) Copse
C) Grove D) Ember
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ember

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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.

 

Irony. __________________word captures our response to the ongoing nationwide drought in more ways than one. We have woken _________ the reality of drought a full six months after the end of monsoon. After waking up, we focus ____________ the drinking water __________ in urban centres and not the multidimensional crisis of life and livelihood in _______________ hinterland.

 

drinking water __________ in urban centres

 

A) dilemma B) trouble
C) impasse D) crisis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) crisis

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Which of the following films won the best film award in the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), organized from November 20 to 28, 2017 in Panji, Goa?

A) 120 Beats Per Minute B) Take Off
C) Angels Wear White D) Dark Skull
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120 Beats Per Minute

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