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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 phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from the clause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.


idea that __________ a separate part

A) form B) forms
C) formation D) forming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) forms

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Calamity

 

A) Happiness B) Failure  
C) Suffering   D) Tragedy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Happiness

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

None of this ______________ in this cost calculation.

 

A) counts B) is counted
C) have been counted D) had been counted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is counted

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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.

 

India has already made _________________ concessions to enable a consensus and successful outcome at Paris. Now it must ensure that it is not caught in a relentless ________________ process where each concession becomes an argument for making the next one. The post-Paris negotiations will determine more ____________ the shape of the climate change architecture for the next several decades. We _______________ ensure that India’s vital interests are safeguarded and the principle ____________ equity and equitable burden-sharing is reflected across this architecture.

 

Now it must ensure that it is not caught in a relentless ________________ process

 

A) lengthy B) protracted
C) infinite D) attrition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) attrition

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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.

 

Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices — often from the same people — that rose to deafening ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well.

 

Once ______________,

 

A) upon a time B) only
C) again D) more
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) again

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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.

 

"The taxi is here," said the watchman.

 

A) The watchman said that the taxi is there. B) The watchman said that the taxi was here.
C) The watchman said that the taxi is here. D) The watchman said that the taxi was there.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The watchman said that the taxi was there.

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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

She has (1)/ reduced her (2)/ consumption to considerably. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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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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