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

 

"What did you eat last night?" asked my mother.

A) My mother said to me what did I eat last night. B) My mother asked me what I had eaten the previous night.
C) My mother said what did you eat last night. D) My mother questioned me what I ate last night.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My mother asked me what I had eaten the previous night.

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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.

To move back and forth or sideways

A) Sojourn B) Tarriance
C) Traverse D) Breather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Traverse

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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.

He ran so fast __________ .

A) that he fell B) so he fell
C) he fell D) that he is falling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) that he fell

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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.

Excessively lengthy speech

A) Concision B) Verbiage
C) Curt D) Succinct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Verbiage

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

Cluster

A) Individual B) Assemblage
C) Specific D) Solitary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Assemblage

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

The food basket contained(A)/ a dark chocolate, an eclair and a pastry(B)/neatly wrapped in foil paper.(C)/No error

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

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The longitudes of main land of India extends between __________.

A) 68°7' E and 97°25' E B) 68°7' W and 97°25' W
C) 68°7' N and 97°25' N D) 68°7' S and 97°25' S
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 68°7' E and 97°25' E

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas or a gas which can deplete the ozone layer?

A) N2O B) AsH3
C) N2 D) C5H12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) N2O

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