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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.

In a strange ________________, the production and the consumption of the event become cause for concern. _______________ wonders whether newer forms of “non­caring” or violence are appearing. Somehow, silence, even __________________, quietly suppresses a meditation on such events. __________________ a professor, I can recollect the number of occasions when my students have cried as we discussed such events in class. _____________, society seems so indifferent.

In a strange ________________,

A) way B) form
C) step D) method
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) way

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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'.

 

He said that it was the first time (A)/ that such a trick (B)/ is discovered.(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, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Put one's foot down

A) Give up easily without a fight B) Learn to dance inspite of being clumsy
C) Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience D) Take the first step of a very long difficult journey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) brooches B) linoleam
C) limekilne D) cherubick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) brooches

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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 dime a dozen

 

A) A very expensive proposition B) Something which appears cheap but which will prove expensive in the long run
C) Something which appears attractive but has zero value   D) Very common and of no particular value
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Very common and of no particular value

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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.

 

She said, “I will visit the temple.”

 

A) She said that she will visit the temple B) She said that she would visit the temple
C) She acknowledged that she would visit the temple D) She says she would visit the temple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) She said that she would visit the temple

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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.

 

______________ private schools want additional money

 

A) Occasionally B) Randomly
C) Rarely D) Mostly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Occasionally

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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.

 

Irony. __________________word captures our response to the ongoing nationwide drought in more ways than one. We have woken _________ the reality of drought a full six months after the end of monsoon. After waking up, we focus ____________ the drinking water __________ in urban centres and not the multidimensional crisis of life and livelihood in _______________ hinterland.

 

multidimensional crisis of life and livelihood in _______________ hinterland

 

A) rustic B) village
C) rural D) urban
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) rural

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