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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 to me, "Please be kind and help me."

 

A) He requested to me to help him kindly. B) He told me to kindly help him.
C) He requested me to be kind to help him. D) He requested me to be kind and help him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) He requested me to be kind and help him.

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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 most powerful and the most perfect ____________ of thought and feeling through the medium of oral language must be traced to the mastery of words.___________ is better suited to lead speakers and readers ___________ English into an easy control of this language than the command of the phrase that perfectly expresses the thought. Every speaker's aim is to be heard and _____________. A clear, crisp _____________ holds an audience as by the spell of some irresistible power.

 

the most perfect ____________ of thought and feeling

A) express B) expressive
C) expressings D) expression
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) expression

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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.

 

If there is a subject of really ______________ interest and utility, it is the art of writing and speaking one's own language ___________. It is the basis of culture, as we all know; but it is infinitely more _________ that, it is the basis of business. ___________ salesman can sell anything unless he can explain the merits of his goods in effective language, or can write ___________ advertisement equally effective, or present his ideas, and the facts, in a letter.

 

of business. ___________ salesman can selly

 

A) None B) Never
C) Neither D) No
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

What a _____ holiday!

A) momentous B) memorable
C) momentary D) immortal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) memorable

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Deviation from the right course

A) Imagination B) Amalgamation
C) Illumination D) Aberration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aberration

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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'.

 

Each one of his sisters (A) / were (B) / hardworking.(C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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 old man was ______ and poor.

 

A) confirm B) infirm
C) infer D)  luxurious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) infirm

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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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