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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

we should tear each ____________ eyes out.

 

 

A) others B) other’s
C) other D) otherwise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) other’s

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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) Every student B) should be asked to give
C) their ideas on the subject. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) their ideas on the subject.

Explanation:

Error is in third part. Every, each, either, neither are adjectives that are always followed by a singular pronoun. Every being singular takes singular subject. Therefore ‘their ideas’ should be replaced with’ his/her idea’.

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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“DEROGATORY”

A) Conferred B) Immediate
C) Praising D) Private
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Praising

Explanation:

Derogatory means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude and, Praising means express warm approval. Both words are opposite in nature.

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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'.

 

Grandfather along (A)/with the children(B)/have gone to Chennai.(C)/No error(D)

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

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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.

 

The current ______________ in global negotiations over climate change has stalled progress on the issue.

 

A) intransigence B) fallacy
C) stalemate D) rigidity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) stalemate

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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.

Someone gave the old man a push.

A) The old man got a push from someone. B) Somebody had given a push to the old man.
C) The old man was being pushed by someone. D) A push was given to the old man.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A push was given to the old man.

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

The wolf cried out to the hound, “A thought has just come into my head.”

 

A) The wolf cried out that a thought had just came into his head.   B) The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.  
C) The wolf cried out about a thought into his head to the hound.   D) The wolf told hound about a thought into his head.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.  

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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.

 

She ______ farewell to her parents.

 

A) bid B) call
C) told D) shout
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bid

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