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Each of the following series of statements is followed by four sets. Identify the set that is logically consistent.
(a) The gap between the average starting salaries of teachers and those of other professionals has shrunk in recent years.
(b) The average age of first year teachers is same as it was in 1975.
(c) Starting teachers are no longer underpaid.
(d) The extent of a persons formal education is a measure by which to determine his level of salary.
(e) Over the last few years, the average starting salaries of other professionals have increased by 20%

A) e,b,d	B) e,d,b
C) a,c,b	D) a,e,c

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a,e,c

Explanation:

The statements a,e,c are logically sequenced.

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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.

Glib

A) Quiet	B) Artful
C) Dull	D) Hard

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Artful

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What is your ideal working environment ?

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The interviewer is attempting to assess how closely your ideal fits with the reality of their organisation. A positive work environment makes employees feel good about coming to work, and this provides the motivation to sustain them throughout the day. When you can find the ideal working environment that best suits your work ethics and personality, you will become more productive and lead a fulfilling life.

- Before answering, take into account how their company is structured in terms of work days, formality, small start-up verses large corporation, etc.
- Focus on wanting an environment that allows for the use and growth of your established skills and qualities.
- Highlight your desire to work in a team-oriented workplace.
- Talk about your work-style and that it blends in well with the company’s vision.

Workspace

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

A) A. Only i	B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii	D) D. ii and iii

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C. Only iii

Explanation:

Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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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.

“I have not seen him for years,” said his mother.

A) She has not seen him for years said his mother.	B) His mother had not seen him for years.
C) His mother told him she had not saw him for years.	D) His mother said that she had not seen him for years.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) His mother said that she had not seen him for years.

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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.

Unprecedented

A) Exceptional	B) Bizarre
C) Fantastic	D) Known

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Known

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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 shake or tremble in a person's voice

A) Permeate	B) Rapacious
C) Quaver	D) Grove

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quaver

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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.

The warning bells __________several times before anyone realized the danger.

A) were ringing	B) had rung
C) had rang	D) would have rung

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