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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.


The holy prophet said, " God helps those who help others."

A) The holy prophet said that God helped those who helped others. B) The holy prophet said that God helps those who help others.
C) The holy prophet said that God helps people who help others. D) The holy prophet said that God helps those people who help others.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The holy prophet said that God helps those who help others.

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

Poor Tom laid in the shade of a tree before he could walk further.

A) lied B) lain
C) lay D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) lay

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The sentence is in simple past tense. The past tense of ‘lie’ is ‘lay’. Lie mean to take a position.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Rub a part of the body to restore warmth or sensation.

A) Fuzz B) Chafe
C) Scum D) Oblique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chafe

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

A) Sanctify B) Profane
C) Befoul D) Defile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sanctify

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.


The trade union is hell bent at getting its demands fulfilled

A) hell bent in  B) hell bent about 
C) hell bent on  D) No improvement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) hell bent on 

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) inundate B) inundat
C) inunndate D) inunndat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) inundate

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Select the synonym of
gregarious

A) introvert B) melancholy
C) affable D) pensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) affable

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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.

A routine task, especially a household one

A) Chore B) Servitude
C) Moil D) Travail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chore

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