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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 goal of education should be to help the student to grow physically strong, mentally brilliant, spiritually ______, culturally rich, prosperous, globally peaceful and environment-friendly.

A) enlightened B) misleading
C) dominating D) hopeful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) enlightened

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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.

 

Choose a soft option

 

A) Choose a comfortable place to spend the night B) Target the weaker players to win the match
C) Do the thing that is easiest or least likely to cause trouble in a particular situation D) Always choose comfort over hardship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Do the thing that is easiest or least likely to cause trouble in a particular situation

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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.

Some with natural _______________ would love to be in a scenic view and stare out of the window. Those nestlings could one day become a great biologist __________ a wildlife photographer or landscape artist to earn fame. Some always love to chit-chat with friends or family: encourage them so they have the ability to ___________. It is a gift ____________ verbal or linguistic creativity when they can tell stories, write essays, and converse easily with people. This __________ opportunities to them to bean orator, writer, poet, scholar or teacher.

great biologist __________ a wildlife photographer

A) nor B) but also
C) but D) or
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) or

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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.

 

My colleague said, "I will start a new assignment tomorrow."

A) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment tomorrow. B) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment the next day.
C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day. D) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment tomorrow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day.

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

that can be ______ for the welfare

A) released B) harnessed
C) indulgence D) liberated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) harnessed

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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.

Carry the can

A) To listen to something with considerable doubt B) To be impatient
C) To be in touch D) To take the responsibility of some misdemeanor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To take the responsibility of some misdemeanor

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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.

 

Illusive

 

A) Deceptive B) Mystery
C) Delusive D) Factual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Factual

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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".

 

We lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.

 

A) is read B) was read
C) were reading D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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