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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'.

Hardly had I reached the (1)/ exhibition where I learnt (2)/ about the major robbery. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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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.


And then, a few glorious minutes ______________, it was time to reluctantly head ashore. ____________ time, the strokes were more fluid, the movements more relaxed. I turned back one last time ____________ hello to a clown fish, the reason why I came to the Andamans. As I watched, it played hide-and-seek _________ a sea anemone, before frisking away. Suddenly, I realised a kinship with the blue waters ___________ the Bay of Bengal.


____________ time, the strokes were more fluid

A) These B) Those
C) At D) This
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) This

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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'.

 

“Our focus is to develop and nurture a democratic (1)/ and accommodative space/platform wherever we go, (2)/ so that all kind of arts can flourish. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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 English language is ___________ complex in character that it can scarcely be learned by rule, and can __________ be mastered by the study of such idioms and phrases as are provided in this book; but just as care must be taken to place every accent or stress _________ the proper syllable in the ______________ of every word it contains, so must the stress or emphasis be placed on the proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

accent or stress _________ the proper

 

 

A) on B) in
C) into D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) on

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Catch 22

A) A Particular situation in which one cannot do anything B) Close to winning line
C) Able to achieve the target D) Grabbing the opportunity on time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A Particular situation in which one cannot do anything

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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.

 

All this suggests the intimate relations which exist between history, politics, and sociology. The ____________ thing, however, is not the identities but the distinctions.For, however much the _____________ disciplines may, in practice, overlap, it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking to have their limits defined. As far _______sociology and history are concerned the differences may be summed up in a word. __________ history and sociology are concerned with the life of man as man.

however much the _____________ disciplines may,

 

A) vary B) variety
C) various D) variant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) various

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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.

 

A diamond in the rough

 

A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish B) A person who dresses shabbily
C) A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished. D) A person of character will shine through even in tough times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish

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

 

No one responded to Rahul's query.

 

A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone. B) Rahul's query is not being responded to by anyone.
C) Rahul's query has not been responded to by anyone. D) Rahul's query had not been responded to by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.

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