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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.

 

Back to square one

 

A) Remembering one's past makes one humble B) To be back to where one started, with no progress having been made
C) To become friends once again with a person with whom you had a fight D) To apologize for one's past actions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be back to where one started, with no progress having been made

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said,"Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa."

 

A) He said that Gandhi ji had faced many awkward stiuations when he was living in South Africa. B) He says that Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.
C) He told that Gandhi ji had faced many awkward situations when he was living in South Africa. D) He said that Gandhi ji had been facing awkward situations when he was living in South Africa.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said that Gandhi ji had faced many awkward stiuations when he was living in South Africa.

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

 

Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism

 

A) Iconomachy B) Incivism
C) Shag D) Clergy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Incivism

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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'.
Myself and Roshni (1)/ will take care of (2)/ the event on Sunday. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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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.
The recession is going to cause ___________ times for families who are already struggling to pay their bills.

A) furious B) agitated
C) turbulent D) wild
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) turbulent

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I had took the papers to John's office.

A) will took the papers B) taken the papers
C) took the papers D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) took the papers

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

The active function _______________ the volitional,

 

A) performs B) perform
C) performing D) performed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) performs

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Incessantly

 

A) Ceasing B) Irregularly
C) Steadily D) Unevenly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Steadily

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