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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.

 

The most useful gift of my wedding was given to me by my aunt.

A) My aunt gave me the most useful gift of my wedding. B) My aunt had given me the most useful gift of my wedding.
C) The gift which has been most useful has been given to me by my aunt. D) My aunt has given me the most useful gift of my wedding.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My aunt gave me the most useful gift of my wedding.

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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 work ____________ art, each layer and texture, colour ____________ perspective creates an individualistic vision, which can mean different things to different viewers and even to its creator at different points of time. The audience does not ____________ see the struggle or uncertainty of the _____________ process, only its outcome. And sometimes, ___________ in the case of icons, the passage of time reveals the glow within.

 

uncertainty of the _____________ process,

 

A) creativity B) creatively
C) create D) creative
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) creative

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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.

 

The ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

 

The ___________ conversation-starter cultivated

 

A) basic B) base
C) basically   D) basics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) basic

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing

 

A) Indict   B) Exonerate
C) Allege   D) Slur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exonerate

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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.


He replied, “I cannot do so.”

 

A)  He said he could not do so. B)  He replied that he could not do so.
C)  He replied that he cannot did so. D)  He replied that he could never do so.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  He replied that he could not do so.

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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'.

 

Mark won all of (1)/ the award for the categories (2)/ in which he was nominated. (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.

 

It is ______ for all the students to follow the rules.

 

A) imperative   B) meant  
C) expected   D) abide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) imperative  

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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.

_____________, society seems so indifferent.

A) Yet B) Thus
C) Hence D) So
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Yet

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