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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o'clock train.
P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.
Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.

6. Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

A) PQSR B) RSQP
C) SQPR D) RQSP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RQSP

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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.


And then, a few glorious minutes ______________, it was time to reluctantly head ashore. ____________ time, the strokes were more fluid, the movements more relaxed. I turned back one last time ____________ hello to a clown fish, the reason why I came to the Andamans. As I watched, it played hide-and-seek _________ a sea anemone, before frisking away. Suddenly, I realised a kinship with the blue waters ___________ the Bay of Bengal.


____________ time, the strokes were more fluid

A) These B) Those
C) At D) This
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) This

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries.

A) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. B) For the improvement of performance by the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.
C) A programme has been launched for the improvement of ministries by the government. D) The programme launched by the government was for the improvement of performance of the ministries.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.

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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 delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

They were _________ brilliant children, who know

 

A) too B) like
C) that D) so
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) like

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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.

 

She said to him, "I can run faster than you."

A) She told him that she could run faster than him. B) She said to him that she can run faster than him.
C) She told him that she could be running faster than him. D) She has told him that she can run faster than him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She told him that she could run faster than him.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The carpenters will take a month's time to make the furniture.

A) A month's time is took by the carpenter to make the furniture. B) The carpenters to make the furniture will take a month's time.
C) A month's time will be taken by the carpenter to make the furniture. D) Making of the furniture by the carpenters will take a month's time.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A month's time will be taken by the carpenter to make the furniture.

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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 andindicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The employee did not _____ to the argument of the manager.

A) precede B) exceed
C) concede D) recede
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) concede

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In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement.

The dissolution of the assembly/ in the state which was (P)/ was followed by a prolonged (Q)/ already marred with political instability (R)/ tug of war for seizing the power (S)

A) RSPQ B) QSRP
C) PSRQ D) PRQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PRQS

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Clearly, R and S can't follow the first segment. This eliminates option 1.

Option 2: It is incorrect since P ends with was, which can't be used to end the statement.

Option 3: It is incorrect since the statement can't end in 'by a prolonged'.

Option 4: It makes a coherent statement; hence put it on hold.

Option 5: It is incorrect because P ends in 'was' and Q begins with 'was'.

Two 'was' can't be used together. Hence, the correct sequence is PRQS.

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