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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.

 

and ideas _______ in harmony with your special

 

A) do not B) no
C) neither D) not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not

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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.

 

Achilles' heel

 

A) A weakness which turns out to be a strength B) A weakness or vulnerable point
C) A strength which eventually becomes your weakness D) The point where you have converted your weakness into your strength
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A weakness or vulnerable point

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Draconian law

A) Written law B) Extremely severe law
C) Oral law D) Lenient law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Extremely severe law

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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.

 

We said to her, "Don’t give up. You are almost there."

A) We told her not to give up and that she is almost here. B) We encouraged her not to have given up and that she would almost be there.
C) We encouraged her not to give up and that she was almost there. D) We told her not to have had given up and that she was almost here.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) We encouraged her not to give up and that she was almost there.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

They cooked the food and sent it to the orphanage.

A) The cooked food was sent to the orphanage by them. B) The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them.
C) The food was sent to the orphanage by them. D) The food was cooked and sent by them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them.

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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.

Imitate

A) Reverse B) Ape
C) Clash D) Repulse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ape

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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 beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.

A) constant B) constants
C) constantly D) constantedly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) constantly

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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.

I said, "My grand­father snored throughout the night."

A) I said my grand­father had snored throughout the night. B) I said that my grand­father snored throughout the night.
C) I said that my grand­father had snored throughout the night. D) I said that my grand­father had been snoring throughout the night.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I said that my grand­father had snored throughout the night.

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