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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.
It was three o'clock in the afternoon
X-find our bearers
Y-before we woke, to
Z-preparing to return

A) YXZ B) XZY
C) XYZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) YXZ

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

The act of killing a whole group of people, specially a whole race.

 

A) Patricide B) Genocide
C) Parricide D) Matricide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Genocide

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

 

The room was cleaned.

 

A) The cleaner cleaned the room. B) The room should be cleaned.
C) I cleaned the room. D) Someone cleaned the room.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Someone cleaned the room.

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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".

Taking the test, the teacher gave me a passing grade.

A) After I took the test B) After taking the test
C) As I took the test D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After I took the test

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In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

 

Most of the students have forgotten to bring their certificates; they will be _______ by the Principal for this reason.

A) reproached B) abused
C) accused D) reprimanded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reprimanded

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Reprimanded, it means a severe and formal scolding, while reproached means to express disappointment. Since we are talking about the Principal, option-d is more suitable. Abuse means subject t o harmful or improper treatment. Accused is someone charged with a criminal offence.

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In the following questions, 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.

Education is for life, not merely for a livelihood. As long as we are unmindful of this _____, the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as that of our _____ and students is likely to remain _____. It is not enough for a society to have experts. It needs human beings who can think, feel and act generously, the kind of people who cannot be replaced by computers and _____.

the kind of people who cannot be replaced by computers and _____.

A) mechanics B) monitors
C) robots D) televisions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) robots

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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.

Then the gigantic figure

X-alarming spectacle
Y-slipped off the tree and stood
Z-up before us, a truly

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

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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.

"Ooh! what a dirty child!" said my aunt.

A) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child. B) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child is very dirty.
C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty. D) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child it is.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty.

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