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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 Trikonasana, or triangle pose, stimulates the function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch to the spine. It helps reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Practise this asana every day and you'll _________ strength in the ankles, thighs, knees, hips, calves and hamstrings. All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system, so the more you do it, the ________ your stamina will become. The aim is never to overdo it, but to engage regularly, __________ that you get stronger and more stable over time.

 

so the more you do it, the ________ your stamina.

A) best B) better
C) good D) too good
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) better

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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.

 

Flamboyant

 

A) Glamorous   B) Modest  
C) Colorful   D) Sporty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Modest  

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

On another day I was

 

A : demanded to see my ticket

B : ticket-checking personnel

C : travelling in the train when the

 

A) CAB B) BCA  
C) CBA   D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CBA  

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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 reason is a fear that we will not ______________ find ourselves in that higher echelon of posts and achievements that get so many likes and reposts, a sign of success and ____________ in our binary outlook. A darker worry also exists at the back _______ our mind. What if we end __________ in the other group, an object of ridicule, derided as another in a long list of failures _________ embarrassments that go viral for all the wrong reasons?

 

at the back _______ our mind.

 

A) for B) from
C) off D) of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) of

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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.

 

They told us that they had waited at the station for a long time.

A) They told us "We waited at the station for a long time". B) They told us "We had been waiting at the station for a long time".
C) They told us "We are waiting at the station for a long time". D) They told us "We wait at the station for a long time."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) They told us "We waited at the station for a long time".

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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.

 

The wayfarer said to me, "Do you know the way to the Asiad village?"

 

A) The wayfarer asked me if I did know the way to the Asiad village. B) The wayfarer asked me if I knew the way to the Asiad village.
C) The wayfarer asked me if he knew the way to the Asiad village. D) The wayfarer asked me that if I knew the way to the Asiad village.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The wayfarer asked me if I knew the way to the Asiad village.

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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.
Sunita has written a story which fascinates everyone.

A) A story has been written by Sunita which fascinates every one. B)  Everyone is fascinated by the story which has been written by Sunita.
C) Every one fascinates the story which is written by Sunita. D) Story written by Sunita fascinates everyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A story has been written by Sunita which fascinates every one.

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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.

I sensed the __________ of the argument.

A) beautiful B) beautifully
C) beauty D) beautification
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) beauty

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