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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.

My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"

A) My grandfather enquired the visitor who are you, where do you come from. B) My grandfather enquires the visitor who he was and where he came from.
C) My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from. D) My grandfather enquires the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from.

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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.

 

He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk again?"

 

A) He asks the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again. B) He asked the doctor how soon would he be able to walk again.
C) He is asking the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again. D) He asks the doctor how soon will he be able to walk again.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He asked the doctor how soon would he be able to walk 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.

 

My wife said to me, "This is a beautiful necklace!"

A) My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace. B) My wife told me this that was a beautiful necklace.
C) My wife told me that that is a beautiful necklace. D) My wife told me this that is a beautiful necklace.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

the most ______ and powerful

A) potent B) fragile
C) ineffective D) disabled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) potent

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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties,

 

A) no B) nor
C) not D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) not

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

 

Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps

 

A) Concoct B) Whittle
C) Beget D) Exigency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Whittle

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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.

 

Worldwide, journalism and the news industry are struggling, in this digital age, to ________________ their relevance and value under profoundly changed and _________________ circumstances. In response ________________ the challenge, a strong view is forming within the profession that one way to ensure that the activities that __________________ journalism will continue to matter is to hone, strengthen, and develop its professional capabilities to perform certain __________________ tasks.

 

Worldwide, journalism and the news industry are struggling, in this digital age, to ________________

 

A) veto B) reassert
C) withhold D)  renounce
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) reassert

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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.

 

This letter is to ______________ you with the problems faced by the society members.

 

A) acquaint B) illustrate
C) convince D) demonstrate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) acquaint

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