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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.

I am awful ______ picking vegetables.

A) for B) at
C) of D) as
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) at

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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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone

A) flexible B) flexibleness
C) flexibilities D) flexibility
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) flexibility

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

‘Don’t you know the way to the station?’ father said to Anjali.

 

A) Father asked Anjali if she did not knew the way to the station. B) Father asked Anjali that if she did not knew the way to the station.
C) Father asked Anjali whether she did not know the way to the station. D) Father asked to Anjali if she did not know the way to the station.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Father asked Anjali whether she did not know the way to the station.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Enigmatic

 

A) Obvious B) Mysterious
C) Plain D) Known
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mysterious

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) Emperor Ashoka B) have conquered Kalinga
C) before he embraced Buddhism. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have conquered Kalinga

Explanation:

Error is in second part. Replace ‘have’ with ‘had’. Since two events are mentioned and both occurred in the past, the even that happened first will be expressed in past perfect tense. Hence ‘had conquered’ is the correct form.

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

 

Incensed

 

A) Ecstatic B) Exasperated
C) Elated D) Blithe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exasperated

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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.

 

The very ___________________ of apologizing and forgiveness _________________ the importance of memory and the vitality of the community as a link between past, present and future. It ________________ the question of the responsibility ______________ the past and its injustices. Somehow for many politicians, the past is a different country for _________________ they have no responsibility.

 

It ________________ the question

 

A) hikes B) raises
C) ups D) boosts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) raises

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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".

The employees are hell bent at getting what is due to them.

A) hell bent on getting B) hell bent for getting
C) hell bent about getting D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hell bent on getting

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