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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Anil says, "I am glad to be here this morning"

A) Anil says he is glad to be there that morning. B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.
C) Anil was saying that he was glad to be there this morning. D) Anil says that he was glad to be here this morning.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anil says that he is glad to be there that morning.

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Select the antonym of
therapeutic

A) ameliorative B) analeptic
C) salubrious D) inimical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inimical

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It is for the government,
P-especially one with such a
Q-significant majority, to have the
R-intelligence and leadership to think long term

A) QRP B) PQR
C) RPQ D) QPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PQR

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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


Modern civilization is completely dependent on energy, which has therefore to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. The wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound. Oil powered machines produce and transport food. Oil powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens' does not become extinct.

The theme of the passage is

A) Changing Lives B) Looming Energy Crisis
C) Energy Resources D) Power in Today's world
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Looming Energy Crisis

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The result is the ostensible setting aside of the writer from the reporter triptych of travelogue, diary entries, and philosophical. B) B. What results is a triptych of travelogue diary entries, and philosophical asides that ostensibly set the writer apart from the reporter?
C) C. Triptych of travelogues, diary entries and philosophical asides are the results that genuinely set the reporter apart. D) D. Setting the writer apart from the reporter ostensibly the triptych of travelogue, diary entries and philosophical asides.
 
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Ans. E.
Triptych means a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.

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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 quit on someone

 

A) To fire someone from a job. B) To cheat with someone.
C) To give up on a difficult person. D) To stop helping someone, especially when the support is needed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To stop helping someone, especially when the support is needed.

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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Due to poor rainfall over the past few months, the vadu mangai season is expected to be short this year. There are two distinct varieties available in the vicinity of Coimbatore. The closest to Coimbatore, and the one that appears in the markets first, is the Thadagam variety. The second and more popular variety is the one from the Thirumoorthy Hills, near Udumalpet. Representatives from commercial pickle brands whisk these mangais away in big lots directly from the wholesalers. Only a small portion of the year's harvest trickles down to the local markets. Small vendors bring sacks full of these tiny tender mangoes to one particular street corner in Ram Nagar during the season. The corner of Rajaji Road and Sathyamurthy Road plays host to these vendors from as early as 7.00 am every day. Depending on the quantity they have, the mangais are available until around 11.00 am. If the vendors have a good day and their produce is sold quickly, they pack up and leave even as early as 9.00 am.

Which of the following best describes the vadu mangai mangoes?

A) Big and juicy B) Orange but raw
C) Tiny and tender D) Sour and sweet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tiny and tender

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

But this does not mean

X-phenomena to the body
Y-is a meaningless expression
Z-that the reference of mental

A) YZX B) ZXY
C) YXZ D) XZY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZXY

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