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• question_answer1) 

  Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

  Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (1) renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (2) regular maintenance. (3) many years, people had been painting the hands and numbers (4) the clock black, but last Thursday, the workers (5) the clock's original colour, Prussian Blue!

  A)
  undermining
  done clear
  B)
  understanding
  done clear
  C)
  undergoing
  done clear
  D)
  undertaking
  done clear
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• question_answer2) 

  Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

  Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (1) renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (2) regular maintenance. (3) many years, people had been painting the hands and numbers (4) the clock black, but last Thursday, the workers (5) the clock's original colour, Prussian Blue!

  A)
  need
  done clear
  B)
  was needing
  done clear
  C)
  is needed
  done clear
  D)
  has needed
  done clear
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• question_answer3) 

  Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

  Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (1) renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (2) regular maintenance. (3) many years, people had been painting the hands and numbers (4) the clock black, but last Thursday, the workers (5) the clock's original colour, Prussian Blue!

  A)
  About
  done clear
  B)
  For
  done clear
  C)
  Before
  done clear
  D)
  In
  done clear
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• question_answer4) 

  Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

  Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (1) renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (2) regular maintenance. (3) many years, people had been painting the hands and numbers (4) the clock black, but last Thursday, the workers (5) the clock's original colour, Prussian Blue!

  A)
  to
  done clear
  B)
  of
  done clear
  C)
  at
  done clear
  D)
  for
  done clear
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• question_answer5) 

  Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

  Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (1) renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (2) regular maintenance. (3) many years, people had been painting the hands and numbers (4) the clock black, but last Thursday, the workers (5) the clock's original colour, Prussian Blue!

  A)
  imparted
  done clear
  B)
  invented
  done clear
  C)
  discovered
  done clear
  D)
  concealed
  done clear
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• question_answer6) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate .option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it select No improvement.

  Oh what a lovely necklace! You need no buy such an expensive gift.

  A)
  hadn't needed to buy
  done clear
  B)
  needn't have bought
  done clear
  C)
  No improvement
  done clear
  D)
  didn't need to buying
  done clear
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• question_answer7) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate .option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.

  I hope never to have another so experience as I had in Pun during Cyclone Fani.

  A)
  No improvement
  done clear
  B)
  such experience as
  done clear
  C)
  as experience as
  done clear
  D)
  same experience as
  done clear
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• question_answer8) 

  In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

  I visited my friend to whom I had made an appointment.

  A)
  I visited my friend
  done clear
  B)
  I had made
  done clear
  C)
  to whom
  done clear
  D)
  an appointment
  done clear
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• question_answer9) Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. EXOTIC
  A)
  alien     
  done clear
  B)
  ordinary
  done clear
  C)
  colourful
  done clear
  D)
  curious
  done clear
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• question_answer10) 

  Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

  People's will and determination can help them ___ most of the challenges of life.

  A)
  overvalue
  done clear
  B)
  overdo
  done clear
  C)
  overview
  done clear
  D)
  overcome
  done clear
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• question_answer11) 

  Direction: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

  One who does not tire easily

  A)
  infallible
  done clear
  B)
  indefatigable
  done clear
  C)
  inevitable
  done clear
  D)
  indelible
  done clear
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• question_answer12) 

  Direction: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

  A group of singers in a church

  A)
  choir    
  done clear
  B)
  band
  done clear
  C)
  host
  done clear
  D)
  troop
  done clear
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• question_answer13) 

  In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

  The Public Works Department has propose to construct an elevated corridor which will run parallel to the National highway.

  A)
  to the National highway
  done clear
  B)
  The Public Works Department has propose
  done clear
  C)
  which will run parallel
  done clear
  D)
  to construct an elevated corridor
  done clear
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• question_answer14) Select the wrongly spelt word.
  A)
  berry
  done clear
  B)
  barren
  done clear
  C)
  barrel
  done clear
  D)
  barrier
  done clear
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• question_answer15) 

  Direction: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

  A. Most of them are in jail because of their circumstances.

  B. Not all prisoners arc hardcore criminals.

  C. So, they deserve a chance to rehabilitate themselves.

  D. Therefore, learning a trade would help them reintegrate with society.

  A)
  BDCA
  done clear
  B)
  ABCD
  done clear
  C)
  DCBA
  done clear
  D)
  BACD
  done clear
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• question_answer16) 

  Direction: Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.

  A. He often asked questions which were strange and witty.

  B. Emperor Akbar was in the habit of putting riddles and puzzles to his courtiers.

  C. Once he asked a strange question that confused everyone.

  D. It took much wisdom to answer these questions.

  A)
  BADC
  done clear
  B)
  CABD
  done clear
  C)
  ABCD
  done clear
  D)
  BACD
  done clear
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• question_answer17) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

  To air dirty linen in public

  A)
  to discuss private affairs in public
  done clear
  B)
  to hang out clothes in the open
  done clear
  C)
  to continue to complain
  done clear
  D)
  to stand up and fight
  done clear
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• question_answer18) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

  Throw in the towel

  A)
  face the situation
  done clear
  B)
  think of a solution
  done clear
  C)
  admit defeat
  done clear
  D)
  drop something
  done clear
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• question_answer19) 

  Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

  In spite of being born in an ——— family, he chose to fight all odds and emerged as a notable statesman.

  A)
  impeccable
  done clear
  B)
  immaculate
  done clear
  C)
  intelligent
  done clear
  D)
  Impoverished
  done clear
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• question_answer20) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

  HIND

  A)
  near     
  done clear
  B)
  rear
  done clear
  C)
  first
  done clear
  D)
  front
  done clear
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• question_answer21) 

  Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

  INNUENDO

  A)
  implication
  done clear
  B)
  evidence
  done clear
  C)
  verification
  done clear
  D)
  proof
  done clear
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• question_answer22) 

  Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

  Mrs. Gupta said to me, “Why are these boys standing in the sun?”

  A)
  Mrs. Gupta told me why those boys are standing in the sun.
  done clear
  B)
  Mrs. Gupta asked me why those boys were standing in the sun.
  done clear
  C)
  Mrs. Gupta said to me that why are these boys standing in the sun.
  done clear
  D)
  Mrs. Gupta asked me why were these boys standing in the sun.
  done clear
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• question_answer23) Select the wrongly spelt word.
  A)
  assurance
  done clear
  B)
  assurable
  done clear
  C)
  assure
  done clear
  D)
  assuredly
  done clear
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• question_answer24) Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. SUCCINCT
  A)
  pithy    
  done clear
  B)
  terse
  done clear
  C)
  lengthy
  done clear
  D)
  curt
  done clear
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• question_answer25) 

  Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

  The gardener has mowed the lawn.

  A)
  The lawn was mowed by the gardener.
  done clear
  B)
  The lawn has been mowed by the gardener.
  done clear
  C)
  The lawn is mowed by the gardener.
  done clear
  D)
  The gardener has been mowed by the lawn.
  done clear
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