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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) Many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems until the 1960s, when increased motorization started to make some lines disappear. B) Increased motorization started to make some lines disappear after the1960s until when many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems.
C) When increased motorization started to make lines disappear, many Japanese cities have extensive tram systems until the 1960s. D) Until the 1960s, when increased motorization started to make some lines disappear, many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When increased motorization started to make lines disappear, many Japanese cities have extensive tram systems until the 1960s.

Explanation:

‘has’ is incorrectly used since the sentence is in past tense. Moreover, the subject is cities, which is plural.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The baby looked__________ the toffee with greedy eyes.

A) upon B) into
C) on D) at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) at

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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.

The unstated assumption is

X-conceding spatial autonomy
Y-that the grant of a different time
Z-zone is only the first temporal step towards

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

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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.

My younger brother _____ my grandfather.

A) looks on B) looks after
C) looks to D) looks of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) looks after

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INFIRM

A) STRONG B) WEAK
C) SUPPORTER D) BELIEVER
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) STRONG

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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.

The teacher said, "Nobody can solve the problem."

A) The teacher said that nobody can solve the problem. B) The teacher said that nobody should solve the problem.
C) The teacher said that somebody can solve the problem. D) The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.

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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".

Everyone hoped of good weather on the day of the wedding

A) for B) at
C) about D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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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.

 

Catch red-handed

 

A) Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing. B) Successfully accomplish a difficult physical task.
C) Catch someone with colour on his hands. D) Be warned of imminent danger.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.

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