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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'.

 

It is not (A)/ such a pretty place (B)/ that I had expected. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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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 new claim that ______________ out of misplaced confidence that all that is in education can be ______________ is that the ‘per unit cost of outcome’ is lower in private schools. Meaning that even _________ the learning outcomes of private schools are not better _____________ the public schools, the cost _______________ running private schools is much lower.

 

better _____________ the public schools

 

A) then B) than
C) to D) as
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) than

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: Recycling basically involves turning used materials that are labeled as recyclable over to your local waste facility designated in a disposal container as “recyclable” materials to be taken and reused as material for a new purpose.
Q: Not only are natural resources limited, but recycling efforts can significantly reduce additional waste that will not only harm the planet today, but future generations as well.
R: A recyclable product is turned back into a raw form that can be used to create a new and different product.
S: The natural resources on our planet earth are limited so we must make the most to conserve, recycle and reuse whenever possible.

A) PRSQ B) RPQS
C) PSQR D)  SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PRSQ

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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.
He _____ his camera on the table.

A) laid B) lain
C) lay D) lie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) laid

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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 father said, "We have been living here since the day this house was built."

A) My father said that they had been living here since the day that house was built. B) My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.
C) My father said that they have been living there since the day that house were built. D) My father said that they have been living here since the day this house were being built.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

Also our ______ tend to be habit.

 

A) actings B) avocations
C) bisections D) predispositions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) predispositions

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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 a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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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 theclause, ___________ 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.


from the clause, ___________ is a short sentence that

A) what B) which
C) whom D) where
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) which

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