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

Dominate

A) Surrender B) Prevail
C) Dictate D) Command
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Surrender

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

Perseverance

A) Endurance B) Cowardice
C) Lethargy D) Indolence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Endurance

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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.

The injured old man exclaimed, 'Will none of you help me?'

A) The injured old man exclaimed whether none of them would help him. B) The injured old man exclaimed if none of them would help him.
C) The injured old man said that could anyone of them help him. D) The injured old man cried if none of them would help him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The injured old man exclaimed whether none of them would help him.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: Until few years ago, people in India and several other underdeveloped and developing countries used to think that girls should stay at home, cook food and look after the kids and elderly.
Q: Girls are undoubtedly an indispensable part of our society.
R: But now the mindset has been changed; girls in India are bringing accolades to their parents and they are doing well in every field such as academics, sports, politics, etc.
S: No society or culture can progress without the presence of girls.

A) RQPS B) QRPS
C) QSPR D) QPSR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QSPR

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
I wondered what one would have thought some 40 years ago if you (had said) you could heat liquid using a plastic container.

A) having said B) had say
C) have saying D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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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'.

 

Rehana had everything(A)/beauties, a good figure,(B)/and a sweet personality.(C)/No issue(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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

 

A formal agreement between individuals or parties.

 

A) protocol B) norm
C) league D) pact
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pact

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

None of this ______________ in this cost calculation.

 

A) counts B) is counted
C) have been counted D) had been counted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is counted

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