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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech

The lawyer said to them, “Call the witness."

A) The lawyer asked for the witness	B) The witness be called by the lawyer
C) The lawyer called the witness	D) The lawyer commanded them to call the witness

Answer & Explanation Answer: D)

The lawyer commanded them to call the witness

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Pithy

A) Verbose	B) Brief
C) Lengthy	D) Unabridged

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brief

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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.

apple of my eye

A) every thing looks enticing to a hungry person	B) a very pleasant thing to watch
C) someone that one cherishes above all others	D) the ugliest child is still pretty for a mother

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) someone that one cherishes above all others

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The result is the ostensible setting aside of the writer from the reporter triptych of travelogue, diary entries, and philosophical.	B) B. What results is a triptych of travelogue diary entries, and philosophical asides that ostensibly set the writer apart from the reporter?
C) C. Triptych of travelogues, diary entries and philosophical asides are the results that genuinely set the reporter apart.	D) D. Setting the writer apart from the reporter ostensibly the triptych of travelogue, diary entries and philosophical asides.

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Ans. E.
Triptych means a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.

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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.

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

A) Ardent	B) Fervent
C) Apathetic	D) Melancholic

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Apathetic

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Debonair

A) Elegant	B) Awkward
C) Clumsy	D) Difficult

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Elegant

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Conceited

A) Factual	B) Shy
C) Circular	D) Proud

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proud

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Ready to believe

A) Credulous	B) Credible
C) Creditable	D) Incredible

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