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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.

 

Nidhi said to me, “What are you cooking?”

 

A) Nidhi enquired about my cooking. B) Nidhi asked me what I was cooking.
C) Nidhi wondered if I was cooking. D) Nidhi ask what I was cooking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nidhi asked me what I was cooking.

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 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

That game (were interrupted) by the rains, it resumed an hour after, when the rains stopped.

 

A) are interrupted B) was interrupt
C) was interrupted D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) was interrupted

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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.

To hit the nail on the head

A) To take out frustration by beating a person B) To make a wrong decision
C) To find exactly the right answer D) To unwittingly fall into a trap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To find exactly the right answer

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Order Primata comprising monkey, gorilla and gibbon is placed in class Mammalia along with order Carnivora that includes?

A) Giraffe, Camels and Elephants B) Crocodile, Lizard and Snake
C) Lion, Leopard and Tiger D) Tiger, Cats and Dogs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tiger, Cats and Dogs

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Q:

Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) stumbal B) wrinkeled
C) bristles D) reasert
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) bristles

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Causing a burning sensation like that of hot liquid on the skin

A) piping B) igneous
C) sizzling D) scalding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) scalding

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Mellifluous

A) Shiver B) Frank
C) Immoral D) Dulcet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dulcet

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Q:

Which one among the following States of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?

A) West Bengal B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal

Explanation:
West Bengal: 295
Bihar: 243
Madhya Pradesh: 231
Tamil Nadu: 235
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