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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 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 sailors divided his (1)/ money around themselves and (2)/ the ship sailed on. (3)/No Error (4)

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

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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.

 

______ a wrench she unscrewed the bolts.

 

A) Along with B) On
C) By means of D) Sticking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) By means of

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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.
Best of both worlds

A) Two best teams compete with each other. B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.
C) Gods who rule heaven and earth. D) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.

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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.   

 

The noise startled (1)/ the dog (2)/ and made it to yell. (3)/ No error (4)

 

 

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

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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.

 

own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted,

 

A) these B) this
C) those D) here
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) this

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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".

 

It is a colourful event and everyone (have) a great time.

 

A) is having B) haves
C) to have D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is having

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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’.

Earth’s resources have to be protected and sustain and we need to (1)/ share our resources across species as we all are (2)/ interconnected as one giant living organism. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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