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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 a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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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 woodpeckers of the West (with one exception) are different _______________ those of the East, and so are the flycatchers, the grosbeaks, the orioles, the tanagers, the humming-birds, _____________ many of the sparrows. ____________ of the purple and bronzed grackles (the latter are _______________ seen on the plains of Colorado, but are not common), the Rockies boast of Brewer's blackbird, ______________ habits are not as prosaic as his name would indicate.

____________ of the purple and bronzed grackles

A) Beside B) Next
C) Instead D) Near
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Instead

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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.

Brijesh said that he has no _____________ of stepping down, although he is under a lot of pressure to do so.

A) intuition B) intention
C) point D) object
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intention

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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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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 could see that the situation (have reversed).

 

A) had reverse B) had reversed
C) had reversing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had reversed

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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.

 

Achilles' heel

 

A) A weakness which turns out to be a strength B) A weakness or vulnerable point
C) A strength which eventually becomes your weakness D) The point where you have converted your weakness into your strength
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A weakness or vulnerable point

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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 driver said, "I have been waiting here at the airport since two hours for my master."

A) The driver said that he had been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master. B) The driver said that he had been waiting here at the airport since two hours for his master.
C) The driver said that he has been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master. D) The driver said that he has been waiting here at the airport since two hours for his master.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The driver said that he had been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master.

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

 


The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

 


a new _______ with dramatic success

 

A) regime B) state
C) era D) epoch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) regime

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