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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.

 

I said to my father, "I had a great time yesterday."

A) I told my father that I had a great time the day before. B) I told my father that I have had a great time the day before.
C) I told my father that I had a great time the day before that day. D) I told my father this that I have had a great time yesterday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I told my father that I had a great time the day before.

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

 

to leave a place suddenly or secretly.

A) scarce B)  ligger
C) decamp D) loiter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) decamp

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

I have give (1)/ you my (2)/ ring last week. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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

Procrastinate

A) Divert B) Deceive
C) Debase D) Delay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Delay

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.

India's motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community.

A) one B) distinct
C) essential D) significant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) one

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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.

Scapegoat

A) Animal sacrifice as an offering to God B) The most useful animal or person
C) A lucky person who is forgiven for his crimes D) A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others

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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 bite the dust

A) To be killed B) To fall down
C) To be dirt poor D) To get dirty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be killed

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

A) Excuse my use of incorrect French B) Excuse my inappropriate language
C) Excuse my untidiness D) Excuse my behaviour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excuse my inappropriate language

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The phrase “pardon my French” is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.

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