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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.

 

He said, "This man will be waiting for you here at the lobby."

A) He said this that man would be waiting for me there at the lobby. B) He said that that man would be waiting for me there at the lobby.
C) He said that that man would be waiting for me here at the lobby. D) He said this that man would be waiting for me here at the lobby.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He said that that man would be waiting for me there at the lobby.

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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.

 

Business is for profits and the spirit of __________________ and driving high performance are encouraged in a ______________ environment. Also, in a democratic country like India, perceived _______________ in the distribution of earnings or wealth is crucial to hold the fabric of its society, be it the citizens __________ the country or employees of a corporation. The evolution of compensation practices in India over the ____________ five decades demonstrates the changes that have taken place.

 

and the spirit of __________________ and driving high

 

A) entrepreneurs B) entrepreneurship
C) entrepreneur D) entrepreneurial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) entrepreneurship

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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 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 partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.

 

A) The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after. B) The triumph will be celebrated by the partners tomorrow.
C) The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after. D) The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The triumph will be celebrated by the partners tomorrow.

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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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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 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 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.

 

All this suggests the intimate relations which exist between history, politics, and sociology. The ____________ thing, however, is not the identities but the distinctions.For, however much the _____________ disciplines may, in practice, overlap, it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking to have their limits defined. As far _______sociology and history are concerned the differences may be summed up in a word. __________ history and sociology are concerned with the life of man as man.

 

up in a word. __________ history and

 

A) Two B) Both
C) Twice D) Pair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both

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