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51.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Afternoon nap
A.	Reprieve
B.	Truce
C.	Siesta
D.	Respite
Answer» D. Respite

52.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) It is not as severely shortened as note-making. B) Summarising follows note making. C) If the main points are to be reported we present a summary. D) The purpose of note-making is usually for one’s own personal reference.
A.	ABCD
B.	DCAB
C.	BCAD
D.	BDCA
Answer» E.

53.	Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Ductile
A.	Unyielding
B.	Tractable
C.	Irresistible
D.	Alluring
Answer» C. Irresistible

54.	Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. I wanted to know on which day my birthday falls this year. So, I went to check the …….
A.	calendar
B.	calender
C.	calander
D.	celendar
Answer» B. calender

55.	In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. In poor countries…......... A) for cooking B) local forests are C) to procure firewood D) being decimated in order
A.	ACBD
B.	BDCA
C.	BACD
D.	DCAB
Answer» C. BACD

56.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) But her rants were so persuasive, her fretting so vivid, that it was not easy to dismiss her. B) So she garbled facts. C) She embellished almost everything. D) She contradicted herself.
A.	ABCD
B.	DCAB
C.	BCDA
D.	BDCA
Answer» E.

57.	In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative. He pondered over her …… situation as he passed her in the long …….. where she was busy ………. 1. (a) catch 22 (b) abnormal (c) piteous (d) hysterical 2. (a) roof (b) doorway (c) alley (d) gate 3. (a) sweeping (b) fumbling (c) sewing (d) bickering
A.	1-b, 2-c, 3-a
B.	1-c, 2-c, 3-a
C.	1-c, 2-b, 3-b
D.	1-a, 2-c, 3-a
Answer» C. 1-c, 2-b, 3-b

58.	In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Children who show…… A) their age often turn B) intelligence far beyond C) out to be mediocre D) in adult life
A.	ABDC
B.	BCDA
C.	BACD
D.	DBAC
Answer» D. DBAC

59.	In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative. Soybeans ……. to the legume family. The beans are the …… of the leguminous soybean plants. They can be grown in a variety of soils and in a wide range of …….. 1. (a) adhere (b) contend (c) belong (d) come from 2. (a) seeds (b) offshoot (c) fruits (d) output 3. (a) sunlight (b) weather (c) climates (d) factors
A.	1 - (a), 2 - (b), 3 - (b)
B.	1 - (a), 2 - (b), 3 - (c)
C.	1 - (c), 2 - (a), 3 - (c)
D.	1 - (c), 2 - (b), 3 - (a)
Answer» D. 1 - (c), 2 - (b), 3 - (a)

60.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) He verified the identities of new visitors and stopped any hawker who would wander into the building during the quiet afternoons. B) Still the residents were thankful that the guard kept a watch over the building. C) No one in this particular flat-building owned much worth stealing. D) The second floor lady, Mrs Misra, was the only one with a telephone
A.	DCAB
B.	CDBA
C.	ABCD
D.	DCBA
Answer» C. ABCD

61.	Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. He admonished her ……....
A.	publicaly
B.	publicly
C.	publically
D.	publicily
Answer» C. publically

62.	The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below. “I will avenge your murder,” she cried over her husband’s corpse.
A.	She decided to avenge her husband’s death.
B.	She decided to avenge his murder.
C.	She cried over her husband’s corpse that she would revenge his murder.
D.	She cried over her husband’s corpse that she would avenge his murder.
Answer» E.

63.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. He …….. a challenge.
A.	gave me
B.	asked me to
C.	threw me
D.	made me
Answer» D. made me

64.	The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. My bicycle has been sold.
A.	I had sold my bicycle.
B.	I have sold my bicycle.
C.	They sold my bicycle.
D.	My bicycle will sell.
Answer» C. They sold my bicycle.

65.	The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. He kept me waiting.
A.	He asked me to keep waiting.
B.	I was kept waiting.
C.	He asked me to wait and did not return.
D.	I was waiting for him.
Answer» C. He asked me to wait and did not return.

66.	The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below. He requested her to accompany him.
A.	He said to her, “Please, come with me.”
B.	He says, “Please come with me.”
C.	He says, “Let her come with me.”
D.	He said, “You have to come with me.”
Answer» B. He says, “Please come with me.”

67.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. The child talked too much in class. She was talkative.
A.	Reserved
B.	Garrulous
C.	Witty
D.	Teacher’s pet
Answer» C. Witty

68.	Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Credible
A.	Dolorous
B.	Implausible
C.	Plausible
D.	Saintly
Answer» D. Saintly

69.	Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.
A.	very little
B.	was very expensive
C.	he hurt himself while carrying in the TV set
D.	was fairly priced
Answer» C. he hurt himself while carrying in the TV set