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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The rays of the sun that is setting glimmer like golden threads.

A) the sunset glimmers B) the set sun glimmering
C) the setting sun glimmer D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the setting sun glimmer

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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.

Providence smiles ________ those who are diligent.

A) with B) in
C) upon D) over
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) upon

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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 became difficult to empirically prove that children __________ better in private schools, the attack __________ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost _______________ fail to understand the entire ______________ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so­called 3Rs for economic purposes.


children __________ better in private schools

 

 

A) learn B) study
C) educate D) train
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) learn

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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 _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas

A) vital B) insignificant
C) important D) expensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) important

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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 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.

 

Dia said to Pari, "Do you like oranges?”

 

A) Dia asked Pari that did she like oranges. B) Dia asked Pari if she likes oranges.
C) Dia asked Pari that whether she liked oranges. D) Dia asked Pari if she liked oranges.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dia asked Pari if she liked oranges.

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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.

 

All good things must come to an end

 

A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever B) A good story should always have a happy ending
C) The world will be destroyed one day D) Only bad things can continue forever. Life of good things feel short.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INFIRM

A) STRONG B) WEAK
C) SUPPORTER D) BELIEVER
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) STRONG

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