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  • Question 1
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: Following sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.

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    There was a time when West Germany was a distinct ______.

    Solution

    There was a time when West Germany was a distinct polity.

    In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'an organized society' to fill in the blank.

    The meanings of the given words:

    • Polity: an organized society; a state as a political entity.
    • Policy: a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
    • Abstract: a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
    • Hierarchy: a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

    From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'polity' is the most appropriate answer.

  • Question 2
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: Following sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.

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    I was ______ with the film, I had expected it to be better.

    Solution

    I was disappointed with the film, I had expected it to be better.

    In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'displease' to fill in the blank. In this sentence, we need a Past Participle form of the verb.

    The meanings of the given words:

    • Disappointed: failed to fulfil the hopes or expectations of.
    • Disappointing: failing to fulfil the hopes or expectations of.
    • Annoying: making (someone) a little angry; irritate.
    • Prejudiced: gave rise to prejudice in (someone), made biased.

    From the meanings of the words, we can say that ''disappointed' is the most appropriate answer.

  • Question 3
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    Which of the given options best describes the meaning of the phrase 'To stew in one's own juice'?

    Solution

    'To stew in one's own 'juice' means be left to suffer the consequences of one's own actions.

  • Question 4
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    Complete the sentence with appropriate phrase. To help you, the meaning of the phrase is given in the bracket:

    Sharmila has a _________ approach to management. She gets things done very efficiently, rather than following theory (practical).

    Solution

    As practical is to be used in the given sentence, the word practical means something that is feasible and concerned with real circumstances. Thus, from the given options, option (D) i.e. pragmatic which means sensible and realistic approach, will be correct alternative to fill the blank.

  • Question 5
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

    After that road accident. in which Nilam was severely injured, everybody believed that she was on herlast legs.

    Solution

    On last legs means near to death. A person who is on their last legs is very tired or near to death.

    For eg; The car stopped working today, it must be on its last legs.

  • Question 6
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: 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' option.

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    In emerging economies, the private credit market (A)/ remains highly segmented and thus (B)/ weaken the power of monetary policy. (C)/ No error (D)

    Solution

    Use ‘weakens’ in place of ‘weaken’. The subject is singular so a singular verb is used.

    Correct sentence: In emerging economies, the private credit market remains highly segmented and thus weakens the power of monetary policy.

  • Question 7
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: 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' option.

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    Wholesome strategic planning was the focus as (A)/ the firm manage through a difficult period (B)/ a couple of years ago. (C)/No error(D)

    Solution

    Use ‘managed’ in place of ‘manage’ as the sentence is in the past tense.

    Correct sentence: Wholesome strategic planning was the focus as the firm managed through a difficult period a couple of years ago.

  • Question 8
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: 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' option.

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    In spite of the best governmental efforts, (A)/ emission of green-house gases (B)/ and noxious chemicals remain a cause of worry. (C)/No error (D)

    Solution

    Use ‘remains’ in place of ‘remain’ as the subject is singular.

    Correct sentence: In spite of the best governmental efforts, the emission of greenhouse gases and noxious chemicals remains a cause of worry.

  • Question 9
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    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    Solution

    The incorrectly spelled word is 'queu'. Its correct spelling is 'Queue'.

  • Question 10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 

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    1. The salmon fish pushed themselves

    P. to return to their spawning grounds

    Q. and fertilized them

    R. but once they laid their eggs

    S. to their limits

    6. they died.

    Solution

    The correct order is "SPRQ" which is producing some meaning when put in an order.

    The salmon fish pushed themselves to their limits to return to their spawning grounds but once they laid their eggs and fertilized them they died.

  • Question 11
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 

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    1. The vegetable bin of my refrigerator contained an assortment of weird-looking items.

    P. The carrots dropped into U shapes as I picked them up with the tips of my fingers.

    Q. To the right of the oranges was a bunch of carrots that had begun to sprout points, spikes, and tendrils.

    R. Near the carrots was a net bag of onions.

    S. Next to a shriveled, white-coated lemon were two oranges covered with blue fuzz.

    6. Each onion had sent curling shoots through the net until the whole thing resembled a man of green spaghetti.

    Solution

    When the order "SQPR" is followed, the sentence formed will be:

    The vegetable bin of my refrigerator contained an assortment of weird-looking items. Next to a shriveled, white-coated lemon were two oranges covered with blue fuzz. To the right of the oranges was a bunch of carrots that had begun to sprout points, spikes, and tendrils. The carrots dropped into U shapes as I picked them up with the tips of my fingers. Near the carrots was a net bag of onions. Each onion had sent curling shoots through the net until the whole thing resembled a man of green spaghetti.

  • Question 12
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In these questions, the first and the last sentence of the passage are numbered 1 and 6 . The rest of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The part of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

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    (1) Even today in many countries

    (P) neglected and these are for

    (Q) women continue to be

    (R) who have had the benefit of

    (S) fever, women than men

    (6) educational and vocational training

    Solution

    The correct combinations is:

    (1) Even today in many countries

    (Q) women continue to be

    (P) neglected and these are for

    (S) fever, women than men

    (R) who have had the benefit of

    (6) educational and vocational training

  • Question 13
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In these questions, the first and the last sentence of the passage are numbered 1 and 6 . The rest of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The part of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

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    (1) Computers and mobile phones

    (P) grammar and reducing

    (Q) are turning us into

    (R) lazy writers

    (S) ruining our spelling and

    (6) our attention span.

    Solution

    The correct combinations is:

    (1) Computers and mobile phones

    (Q) are turning us into

    (R) lazy writers

    (S) ruining our spelling and

    (P) grammar and reducing

    (6) our attention span.

  • Question 14
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In these questions, the first and the last sentence of the passage are numbered 1 and 6 . The rest of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The part of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

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    (1) Vegetarianism promotes a natural way of life.

    (P) A vegetarian's life-style is natural and healthy.

    (Q) Despite its message of universal love and non-violence, it has not spread.

    (R) It is best cultivated in the mind.

    (S) This may be because it is an inward looking habit.

    (6) Food and health are closely related.

    Solution

    The correct combinations is:

    (1) Vegetarianism promotes a natural way of life.

    (Q) Despite its message of universal love and non-violence, it has not spread.

    (S) This may be because it is an inward looking habit.

    (R) It is best cultivated in the mind.

    (P) A vegetarian's life-style is natural and healthy.

    (6) Food and health are closely related.

  • Question 15
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.

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    Rahim said, "I will have completed my project."

    Solution

    The correct sentence is- Rahim said that he would have completed his project.

    When the reporting verb is an assertive sentence we follow these steps-

    Connector 'that' is used in place of commas.

    Tense form--' will have  + 3rd form of the verb changes to 'would have + 3rd form of the verb.'

    Personal Pronouns of reported speech are changed as per the subject and object of reporting verb. 

    Here, the first person- 'I' will change into 'he'.

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