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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, theanswer is (E), ie ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

The reason why he failed/ to attend the meeting/ with a complete presentation/ was because he was unwell./ No error

A) The reason why he failed B) to attend the meeting
C) with a complete presentation D) was because he was unwell.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) was because he was unwell.

Explanation:

The group of words “the reason why" already indicates the reason. There is no need to use the word “because". The word connecting the two clauses should be “that".

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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.

 

What does "victim-centric" mean in the criminal justice system? It means restoring the confidence of victims in the system and achieving the __________ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived. __________ this end, the system must confer certain rights on victims to enable them to _____________ in the proceedings, including the right to be impleaded and to engage an advocate in serious offences, the right to track the progress of ________________, the right to be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the ___________ of truth.

 

achieving the __________ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived.

A) purpose B) agenda
C) plan D) goal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) goal

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) dievorce B)  carapase
C) usefully D) shufles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) usefully

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.


Capacious

 

A) Cramped B) Broad
C) Comfortable D) Generous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cramped

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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 to the students, "I will not tolerate such behaviour."

A) The teacher said to the students that he would not tolerate such behaviour. B) The teacher said to the students that he would not be tolerating such behaviour.
C) The teacher said to the students that he will not tolerate such behaviour. D) The teacher said to the students that he will not be tolerating such behaviour.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The teacher said to the students that he would not tolerate such behaviour.

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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.

 

At the eleventh hour

 

A) At the last moment B) Very late at night.
C) At a very odd time. D) Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) At the last moment

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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.

 

Lasting for a very short time

 

A) Ephemeral B) Immortal
C) Incessant D) Perennial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ephemeral

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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.

 

Oats are cut shortly before reaching _______________, when they are known as oat­hay.

 

A) maturity B) age
C) ripeness D) readiness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) maturity

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