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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

A. He has made a mistake

B. of which

C. I am certain

D. No error

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

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

From stem to stern

 

A) all the way from the front of a ship to the back. B) from the beginning to the end.
C) top of a plant to its roots. D) loose pleasantness to become strict.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) all the way from the front of a ship to the back.

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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 king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”

 

A) The king said that their enemies were too strong. B) The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.
C) The king was sad because the enemies were too strong. D) The enemies were too strong for the king.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.

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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.

 

Transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument

 

A) Impale B) Rampart
C) Aegis D) Bulwark
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Impale

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Minoscole B) Minuscole
C) Minuscule D) Minucole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Minuscule

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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.

 

Believe in and follow the practices of

 

A) Atheist B) Pagan
C) Agnostic D) Adhere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Adhere

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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 lecturer praised her.

 

A) Her was praised by the lecturer. B) She felt praised by the lecturer.
C) She was praised by the lecturer. D) She is praised by the lecturer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) She was praised by the lecturer.

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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.

 

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

 

A) Opprobrium B) Kudos
C) Plaudit D) Ovation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Opprobrium

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