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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The idea of a standard time

X-lives that we often take it for
Y-zone has become so integral to our
Z-granted and assume it to be a part of natural phenomena

A) ZYX B) XYZ
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YXZ

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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.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease

 

A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention B) one unfortunate child always keep getting punished
C) the person who complains the most is hated the most D) the favourite child or student gets the most attention
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention

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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 car (1)/ usually stands (2)/ besides the tree. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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.

I said to my friends, "let us go to a picnic for a change".

A) I asked my friends if they would go to a picnic for a change. B) I asked my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
C)  I permitted my friends to go to a picnic for a change. D) I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.

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Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

A) Alleviate B) Allaviate
C) Alliveate D) Allaevate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alleviate

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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.
Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was told.

A) Rajesh ordered his driver “Do as you are told”. B) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as I told you”.
C) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you are told”. D) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you were told”.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you are told”.

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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.

On thin ice

A) To keep failing after repeated efforts B) To endure a harsh winter
C) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation D) In a precarious or risky situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) In a precarious or risky situation

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A person speaking many languages.

A) conversant B) polyglot
C) talkative D) orator
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) polyglot

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