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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.

 

The manager said, "I will not waste any further time and start the work today itself."

A) The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work today itself. B) The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.
C) The manager said that he will not waste any further time and start the work today itself. D) The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.

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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 civilisation of Righteousness and __________, and therefore of Brotherhood, of ordered Liberty, of Peace, of __________, cannot be built up until the elements are removed ______________ have brought the old civilisation crashing about our ears. _________________ is it necessary that the War shall be fought out to its appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace shall leave its object unattained.

 

appointed end, and that _______________ premature peace

 

A) not B) nor
C) no D) never
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) no

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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’.

 

I’ve learned that what really counts in life, in the end, is not how many toys we have (1)/ collected or how much money we’ve accumulated, but how many of our (2)/ talents we have liberated and used for a purpose that add value to this world. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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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.

 

"Bring me a cup of coffee” said Nita to her mother.

 

A) Nita asked her mother that would she bring her a cup of coffee. B) Nita asked her mother that if she could bring her a cup of coffee.
C) Nita asked her mother that could she bring her a cup of coffee. D) Nita asked her mother to bring her a cup of coffee.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nita asked her mother to bring her a cup of coffee.

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

as a proof _______ the statement.

 

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

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

little radical _______ their views

 

A) into B) to  
C) in   D) on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in  

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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 general consensus is that the millennial _____________ with taking pictures of everything stems from the tendency to over- share on social media, but it may also be a manifestation _______________ our relationship with an increasingly unstable present. When everything around you _______________ before you can register it, it is tempting to reach into your pocket for your smartphone, click away, and think about it later, even ___________ the subject is as simple as a slice of toast. The selfie may be narcissistic, but it is ___________ a self-portrait that anchors you to a time and place, be it your first holiday abroad or the nightclub you visit every weekend.

 

it later, even ___________ the subject is as simple

 

A) by   B) if  
C) with   D) so
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) if  

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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.

 

What would you have done if you ______ the band?

 

A) was in   B) is in
C) will be in   D) were in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) were in

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