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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'.
The lady was knocked down (1)/by a speeding car (2)/upon crossing the road.(3)/No Error (4)

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

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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’.

 

When a student works on a mathematical problem, (1)/ he comes to a stage beyond which he do not (2)/ know how to proceed, and where he is in doubt and perplexity. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The idea of a standard time

X-lives that we often take it for
Y-zone has become so integral to our
Z-granted and assume it to be a part of natural phenomena

A) ZYX B) XYZ
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YXZ

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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.

 

Living as _________ educated individual in a free society, I felt that we continue to unknowingly hold some biases that we develop _________ time. It requires many maturity updates to install in your psychological system, and at ___________ conscious efforts to develop a good sense of __________. I was small at that time, but with age and experience I absolutely _____________ and approved each and every word my uncle had said that day.

 

that we develop _________ time. It requires

 

A) on B) over
C) top D) above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) over

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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.

 

Decimate

 

A) Preserve B) Destroy  
C) Execute   D) Abate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Preserve

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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.

National integration means _____ all the people of the nation into a single whole. It is a _____ that bends together all people in one _____ bond no matter what their religion, caste, language or history may be. It is a _____ cementing force whereby all kinds of people live _____ peacefully and can identify themselves as a part and parcel of a nation.

National integration means _____ all the people of the nation into a single whole.

A) segregating B) combining
C) residing D) complying
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) combining

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Turn over a new leaf

 

A) change ones behaviour for the better. B) read between the pages of a book.
C) do a somersault D) do a new job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) change ones behaviour for the better.

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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'.

 

The person were (1)/ duly rewarded (2)/ for her bravery. (3)/ No error (4).

 

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

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