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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.

After retirement Surti lived _______ Australia.

A) in B) at
C) over in D) over at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) in

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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".

The child (would have jumped) with delight on seeing the joker at the circus.

A) jumping B) jumped
C) to jump D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) jumped

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

 

Any new participant in some activity.

A) Neophyte B) Holophyte
C) Mesophyte D) Epiphyte
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neophyte

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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.

Father says, "Kashmir is the heaven on earth."

A) Father said that Kashmir has been the heaven on earth. B) Father is saying that Kashmir is the heaven on earth.
C) Father says that Kashmir is the heaven on earth. D) Father says that Kashmir was the heaven on earth.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Father says that Kashmir was the heaven on earth.

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

It is best(A)/ to be silent(B)/ than to speak in anger.(C)/No Error(D)

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

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Fit her like a glove.

A) Too large B) Too shabby
C)  Too tight D) Perfectly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Perfectly

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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.
Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."

 

A) Ram advised Rohan don't run so fast. B) Ram asked Rohan why is he running so fast.
C) Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast. D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.

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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.

 

All bark and no bite

 

A) Children should only be scolded but never beaten B) To be full of big talk but lacking action
C) The person who appears most scary will help you the most D) A person who talks a lot will never harm you
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be full of big talk but lacking action

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