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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.

 

The pilgrim said to me, "When you go down the street you will see the temple to your right."

A) The pilgrim tells me that when I go down the street I will see the temple to my right. B) The pilgrim told me that when I went down the street I would see the temple to my right.
C) The pilgrim told me that then I go down the street I would see the temple to my right. D) The pilgrim tells me that when I would be going down the street I will be seeing the temple to my right.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The pilgrim told me that when I went down the street I would see the temple to my right.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: Recycling basically involves turning used materials that are labeled as recyclable over to your local waste facility designated in a disposal container as “recyclable” materials to be taken and reused as material for a new purpose.
Q: Not only are natural resources limited, but recycling efforts can significantly reduce additional waste that will not only harm the planet today, but future generations as well.
R: A recyclable product is turned back into a raw form that can be used to create a new and different product.
S: The natural resources on our planet earth are limited so we must make the most to conserve, recycle and reuse whenever possible.

A) PRSQ B) RPQS
C) PSQR D)  SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PRSQ

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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.

 

My sister said,"They will contact you as soon as they finish the job."

A) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job. B) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.
C) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they will finish the job. D) My sister told to me that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.

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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.

 

"I always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls."

A) The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room. B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
C) The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room. D) The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.

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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.

 

There is now a reasonably ______ body of evidence suggesting that, even from the most rigorous scientific perspective, unselfishness and concern for others are not only in our own interests but also, in a sense, innate to our biological nature.

A) substantial B) small
C) insignificant D) ethereal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) substantial

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: The philosophy of pragmatism goes something like this.
Q: It is not possible for the mind to relate to anything other than ideas.
R: The mind is such that it deals only with ideas.
S: Therefore, it is not correct to think that the mind actually can ponder reality.

A) RQSP B) RSPQ
C) PRQS D) SQRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) PRQS

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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'.

 

The audience are(A)/humbly requested to be(B)/seated in their seats.(C)/No error(D)

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

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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 thefour alternatives.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________ a small circular flame would appear in the burner. The valve had tobe opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. Tolower the flame, the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted theflame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

A) If   B) Nor
C) So D) Thus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If  

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