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

 

I read the story in one night.

A) The story had been read by me in one night. B) The story has been read by me in one night.
C) In one night the story has been read by me. D) The story was read by me in one night.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The story was read by me in one night.

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Which country is not a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

A) Thailand B) Myanmar
C) India D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pakistan

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Super cooling stands for cooling of a liquid :

A) at freezing point B) below freezing point
C) at melting point D) above melting point
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) below freezing point

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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.

below would be __________ pressure

A) inside B) into
C) about D) under
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) under

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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.

A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to ___________ between a lie and a truth.

A) extinguish B) distinguish
C) finish D) languish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) distinguish

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When iron rusts, its weight .....

A) decreases B) increases
C) remains the same D) first increases and then decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increases

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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.

The ball is in your court

A) It is up to you to make the next move B) You have got a fantastic opportunity
C) You will be blamed for crimes that you have not committed D) You have been put into a dilemma.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is up to you to make the next move

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Naresh made a fortune _____ buying and selling used cars.

A) at B) by
C) in D) on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) by

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