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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.

 

"Where are you going?" father asked me.

A) Father asked me where I am going. B) Father asked me that where you are going.
C) Father asked me where I would be going. D) Father asked me where I was going.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Father asked me where I was going.

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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 wet blanket

A) A safety net of precaution from fires. B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
C) An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep. D) A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.

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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'.

Recently I visited Kerala(A)/and found the sceneries(B)/to be breathtaking.(C)/No error(D)

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

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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.

Actions speak louder than words

A) Achievers are better than those who talk big B) No action can compensate for saying bad words
C) A pen is mightier than a sword D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do

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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 at one's fingertips

A) To be very fast on the keyboard B) To be adroit with a percussion musical instrument
C) Recall of factual information at one's command D) To carefully note down minute details
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Recall of factual information at one's command

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Perseverance

A) Endurance B) Cowardice
C) Lethargy D) Indolence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Endurance

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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.

 

They said to me,"Bring these books upstairs."

A) They ordered me to bring those books upstairs. B) They implored me to take those books upstairs.
C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs. D) They asked me bring the books upstairs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Indomitable

A) Unconquerable B) Conflicting
C) Falsification D) Intermittent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Unconquerable

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