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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/Active voice.

An elephant may be helped even by an ant.

A) An ant can even help a elephant. B) An ant may even help a elephant.
C) Even an ant may help an elephant. D) Even an ant ought to help an elephant.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Even an ant may help an elephant.

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

things that have been discarded as worthless.

A) remains B) flotsam
C) shambles D) havoc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) flotsam

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

Sushmita divorced her husband.

A) Her husband is divorced by Sushmita. B) By Sushmita her husband is divorced.
C) Divorcing of her husband was done by Sushmita. D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.

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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.

 

“Are you going to eat with us?” he asked.

 

A) He asked me if I was going to eat with them. B) He asked whether he was going to eat with them.
C) He inquired whether I am going to eat or not. D) She asked me if he was going to eat with them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He asked me if I was going to eat with them.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Assiduous

 

A) Active B) Neglectful
C) Diligent D) Zealous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Neglectful

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

Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

 

A) crucify B)  ignify
C) vilify D) basify
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) vilify

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Leaders usher

A-creates a natural tension

B-in organisational change, which

C-as the status quo fights back

 

A) ACB B) ABC
C) BAC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BAC

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The assassin shot the President.

 

A) The President shot by the assassin. B) The President was shoot by the assassin.
C) The President got shot by the assassin. D) The President was shot by the assassin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The President was shot by the assassin.

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