MASTER QUESTION PAPER WITH KEY · 2019. 4. 19. · Bharatanatyam for the past six months B Anitha said that she has been learning C . Anitha said that she is learning Bharatanatyam

MASTER QUESTION PAPER WITH KEY

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1 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. The gas 'is being seeping' out of the rocks.A. Is seeping B. Is seepC. Was being seeping D. No improvement

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2 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. The conference "will been a" celebration of women's achievements.A. Will be an B. Would be anC. Will be a D. No improvement

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3 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Some children are much more 'aggressive then' others.A. Aggressively than B. Aggressive thanC. Aggressively then D. No improvement

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4 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Our company aims 'on help' students with disabilities to live and study independently.A. In help B. At helpC. To help D. No improvement

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5 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Sumathi was 'a industriously' and willing worker.A. An industrious B. A industriousC. An industriously D. No improvement

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6 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. The black sky 'was illuminated' by forked lightning.A. Was illuminate B. IlluminatingC. Have illuminated D. No improvement

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7 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Captain Ranjith 'safety navigated' his ship without accident for 100 voyages.A. Safely navigate B. Safety navigatesC. Safely navigated D. No improvement

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8 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Martin Luther 'translated' the Bible into German.A. Translate B. TranslatingC. Have Translated D. No improvement

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9 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. I was born 'in' 16 November in 1986.A. On B. AtC. For D. No improvement

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10 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. According to the best available information, the facts 'are' true.A. Is B. HasC. Has been D. No improvement

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11 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. After a 'period for imprisonment' she renounced terrorism.A. Period of imprisonment B. Period out imprisonmentC. Period about imprisonment D. No improvement

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12 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Chandra's good gestures "will highly appreciated".A. Will be highly appreciate B. Will be high appreciativeC. Will be highly appreciated D. No improvement

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13 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. The decision ''will leaving her" in a peculiar predicament.A. Will left her B. Will leave herC. Leave D. No improvement

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14 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.

Mridula seems almost impervious 'to' the criticism from all sides.A. Off B. InC. Till D. No improvement

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15 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Santhosh asked me where 'was my pen'.A. My pen was B. My pen areC. Is my pen D. No improvement

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16 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Sumithra 'would have missed' the cab if she had not hurried.A. Would have missing B. Would has been missingC. Missed D. No improvement

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17 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Everyone in the fraternity has his own 'set in' prejudices.A. Set by B. Set ofC. Set on D. No improvement

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18 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Suraj as well as his friends 'was' arrested.A. Were B. Were beingC. Have been D. No improvement

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19 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.

It is raining, "isn't it"?A. Haven't it B. Hasn't itC. Weren't it D. No improvement

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20 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. The pedestrians 'should to be' cautious while crossing the road.A. Must not B. Should beC. Should not D. No improvement

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21 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Apple's new "operate" system for phones and tablets, iOS 11, is getting some much-sought-after updates.A. Operating B. OperationalsC. Operated D. No improvement

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22 . Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes. Both Santhosh and Rohit have 167 English papers due 'in' Tuesday.A. About B. AtC. On D. No improvement

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23 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech.

Anand said that he would be waiting for me.A. Anand said, "I will be waiting for you" B. Anand said, "I will wait for you"C. Anand said, "I should be waiting for you" D. Anand said, "I am waiting for you"

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24 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Sumanth said that he would have called a doctor.A. Sumanth said, "I will call a doctor" B. Sumanth said, "I will be calling a doctor"C. Sumanth said, "I will have called a doctor" D. Sumanth said, "I should call a doctor"

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They said that they played cricket.A. They said, "They plays cricket" B. They said, "They are playing cricket"C. They said, "They have been playing cricket"

D. They said, "We play cricket"

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26 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Rajesh told Sumithra that he loved his parents.A. Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I am loving my parents"

B. Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I love my parents"

C. Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I have been loving my parents"

D. Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I loves my parents"

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27 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Prabhu said that he was not going to college.A. Prabhu said, "He was not going to college" B. Prabhu said, "I am not going to college"C. Prabhu said, "I will not go to college" D. Prabhu said, "He had not gone to college"

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28 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Anjana said that she was waiting for her friends.A. Anjana said, "I have been waiting for my friends"

B. Anjana said, "I had been waiting for my friends"

C. Anjana said, "I waiting for my friends" D. Anjana said, "I am waiting for my friends"

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29 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. He asked me what I was doing.A. He said to me, "What are you doing? B. He said to me, "What you are doing?C. He said to me, "What I am doing? D. He said to me, "What were you doing?

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30 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Malini said that she would go for the meeting.A. Malini said, "I go for the meeting" B. Malini said, "I am going for the meeting"C. Malini said, "I will go for the meeting" D. Malini said, "I went for the meeting"

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31 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Akshai said that he was playing drums.A. Akshai said, "I had been playing drums" B. Akshai said, "I have been playing drums"C. Akshai said, "I am playing drums" D. Akshai said, "I play drums"

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He exclaimed sadly that he was undone.A. He said, "Alas! I am undone" B. He said, "Alas! He is undone"C. He said, "Alas! He was undone" D. He said, "Alas! I have been undone"

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33 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. She said that she would be playing with her kids.A. She said, "I have played with my kids" B. She said, "I will play with my kids"C. She said, "I played with my kids" D. She said, "I will be playing with my kids"

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34 . Rewrite the sentence in direct speech. Sanjay said that he was going to Delhi then.A. Sanjay said, "I am going to Delhi now" B. Sanjay said, "I was going to Delhi now"C. Sanjay said, "I am going to Delhi then" D. Sanjay said, "He is going to Delhi now"

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35 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Kumar said, "I am unwell."A. Kumar said that he had been unwell B. Kumar said that he is unwellC. Kumar said that he has been unwell D. Kumar said that he was unwell

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36 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Anbu said to Suresh, "Priya is playing in the garden."A. Anbu told Suresh that Priya was playing in the garden

B. Anbu told Suresh that Priya played in the garden

C. Anbu told Suresh that Priya plays in the garden

D. Anbu told Suresh that Priya play in the garden

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37 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Vasanth said to Praveen, "I have eaten three apples."A. Vasanth told Praveen that he ate three apples

B. Vasanth told Praveen that he has eaten three apples

C. Vasanth told Praveen that he had eaten three apples

D. Vasanth told Praveen that he eats three apples

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38 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Anitha said, "I've been learning Bharatanatyam for the past six months."A. Anitha said that she had been learning Bharatanatyam for the past six months

B. Anitha said that she has been learning Bharatanatyam for the past six months

C. Anitha said that she is learning Bharatanatyam for the past six months

D. Anitha said that she learnt Bharatanatyam for the past six months

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39 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Sunder said, "I will go to my sister's house today."A. Sunder said that he went to his sister's house that day

B. Sunder said that he has to go to his sister's house that day

C. Sunder said that he goes to his sister's house that day

D. Sunder said that he would go to his sister's house that day

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40 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Nisha said to Sunil, "I will not be going for the class."A. Nisha told Sunil that she will not have gone for the class

B. Nisha told Sunil that she does not go for the class

C. Nisha told Sunil that she would not be going for the class

D. Nisha told Sunil that she had not been going for the class

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41 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Rahim said, "I will have completed my project."A. Rahim said that he would complete his project

B. Rahim said that he would have completed his project

C. Rahim said that he had completed his project

D. Rahim said that he has completed his project

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42 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Prabha said to Prabhu, "Prem was playing cards."A. Prabha told Prabhu that Prem had been playing cards

B. Prabha told Prabhu that Prem has been playing cards

C. Prabha told Prabhu that Prem playing cards

D. Prabha told Prabhu that Prem plays cards

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43 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. "Where do you live?", said the stranger.A. The stranger enquired where I lived B. The stranger enquires where I livedC. The stranger enquired where I had been living

D. The stranger enquires where I have been living

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44 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.

"Call the first witness," said the judge.A. The judge commands to call the first witness

B. The judge pleaded to call the first witness

C. The judge commanded to called the first witness

D. The judge commanded to call the first witness

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45 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Siva said, "I have read the novel Pride and Prejudice."A. Siva said that he have read the novel Pride and Prejudice

B. Siva said that he reads the novel Pride and Prejudice

C. Siva said that he had read the novel Pride and Prejudice

D. Siva said that he read the novel Pride and Prejudice

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46 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.

He said to him, "Is not your name Krishna?"A. He inquired him whether his name was not Krishna

B. He inquired him whether my name was not Krishna

C. He inquires him whether his name was not Krishna

D. He inquired him whether his name is not Krishna

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47 . Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. Suresh said to me, "I have been dancing for two hours".A. Suresh told me that he has been dancing for two hours

B. Suresh told me that he had been dancing for two hours

C. Suresh told me that he is dancing for two hours

D. Suresh told me that he was dancing for two hours

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48 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. A children's story is written by Amith.A. Amith has written a children's story B. Amith wrote a children's storyC. Amith writes a children's story D. Amith had written a children's story

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49 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. Our house was built by my father.A. My father had built our house B. My father builds our houseC. My father has built our house D. My father built our house

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50 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. The flute is being played by Shankar.A. Shankar was playing the flute B. Shankar is playing the fluteC. Shankar has been playing the flute D. Shankar playing the flute

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51 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. The books exhibition had been opened by the Governor.A. The Governor had opened the books exhibition

B. The Governor has opened the books exhibition

C. The Governor opened the books exhibition D. The Governor opens the books exhibition

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52 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. A few bags were bought by me.A. I had bought a few bags B. I have bought a few bagsC. I bought a few bags D. I buy a few bags

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53 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. This picture had been drawn by me.A. I had drawn this picture B. I have drawn this pictureC. I drew this picture D. I drawn this picture

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54 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. The telephone had been invented by Graham Bell.A. Graham Bell should have invented the telephone

B. Graham Bell has invented the telephone

C. Graham Bell had invented the telephone D. Graham Bell invented the telephone

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55 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. This letter was written by Mr. Kumar.A. Mr. Kumar had written this letter B. Mr. Kumar writes this letterC. Mr. Kumar has written this letter D. Mr. Kumar wrote this letter

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56 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. By whom was this work done?A. Who had done this work? B. Who did this work?C. Who has done this work? D. Who does this work?

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57 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. He was taken to the hospital by his friends.A. His friends had taken him to the hospital B. His friends have taken him to the hospitalC. His friends take him to the hospital D. His friends took him to the hospital

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58 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. The room is being swept by the sweeper.A. The sweeper is sweeping the room B. The sweeper swept the roomC. The sweeper sweeps the room D. The sweeper has been sweeping the room

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59 . Rewrite the sentence in active voice. A gift was given to me by my friend.A. My friend had given me a gift B. My friend has given me a giftC. My friend gave me a gift D. My friend gives me a gift

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60 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. The boy is climbing the cliff.A. The cliff have been climbed by the boy B. The cliff was being climbed by the boyC. The cliff is being climbed by the boy D. The cliff had been climbed by the boy

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61 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. My sister has painted this wall.A. This wall has been painted by my sister B. This wall have been painted by my sisterC. This wall was painted by my sister D. This wall is painted by my sister

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62 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. My elder brother is playing cricket.A. Cricket was being played by my elder brother

B. Cricket is being played by my elder brother

C. Cricket has been played by my elder brother

D. Cricket had been played by my elder brother

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63 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. The gardener was watering the plants.A. The plants is being watered by the gardener

B. The plants are being watered by the gardener

C. The plants watered by the gardener D. The plants were being watered by the gardener

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64 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. I have written this essay.A. This essay had been written by me B. This essay is written by meC. This essay has been written by me D. This essay was written by me

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65 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Were you washing the clothes?A. Was the clothes being washed by you? B. Were the clothes being washed by you?C. Is the clothes being washed by you? D. Has the clothes being washed by you?

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66 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Did he call you?A. Were you called by him? B. Are you called by him?C. Did you called by him? D. Have you been called by him?

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67 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Who broke this beautiful glass?A. By whom has this beautiful glass been broken?

B. By whom is this beautiful glass broken?

C. By whom was this beautiful glass broken? D. By whom had this beautiful glass been broken?

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68 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Mohan was driving a car.A. A car is being driven by Mohan B. A car was being driven by MohanC. A car has been driven by Mohan D. A car had been driven by Mohan

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69 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. We won the cricket match.A. The cricket match was won by us B. The cricket match is won by usC. The cricket match win by us D. The cricket match had been won by us

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70 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Sanjay sells tea.A. Tea had been sold by Sanjay B. Tea has been sold by SanjayC. Tea was sold by Sanjay D. Tea is sold by Sanjay

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71 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. Sumanth was reading a book.A. A book was being read by Sumanth B. A book is being read by SumanthC. A book is read by Sumanth D. A book has been read by Sumanth

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72 . Rewrite the sentence in passive voice. When Ram arrived home, police arrested him.A. When Ram arrived home, he had been arrested by police

B. When Ram arrived home, he is arrested by police

C. When Ram arrived home, he was arrested by police

D. When Ram arrived home, he was being arrested by police

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73 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. “Let the grass grow under one’s feet”A. To accept responsibility B. To engage in a projectC. To remain idle D. To grow grass at home

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74 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Be in the same boat"A. To ask someone to travel on the same boat

B. To be in the same difficult situation

C. Willing to do something immediately D. To force an issue that has already ended

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75 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Let sleeping dogs lie"A. To get someone drunk B. A fair competition where no side has an

advantageC. To make a dog to sleep D. To avoid restarting a conflict

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76 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "High on the hog"A. To go to bed or go to sleep B. To study for a testC. To live in a luxurious or costly way D. To have something secured

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77 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Cut to the chase"A. To start talking about the important aspects of something

B. To conclude from obvious fact

C. To clean solid lines D. To be evil tempered

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78 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "To pick holes"A. To lose courage B. To be afraid to dieC. To find the weak points in something D. To articulate clearly

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79 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Run out of steam"A. To run out of an engine B. To lose enthusiasm and stop doing

somethingC. To run the engine by steam D. A very loud and noisy rain storm

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80 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Flog a dead horse"A. To bear the brunt of B. To beat a dead horseC. To be evil tempered D. To waste your effort by trying to do

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81 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Smell a rat"A. To show signs of cowardice B. To smell the presence of a ratC. To suspect that something is wrong about a situation

D. To become polite

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82 . Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below. "Take exception to"A. To object strongly B. To enjoy the given freedomC. To make a promise D. To comply with a rule

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83 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase.

"A person or animal that eats all kinds of food"A. Omnivorous B. HerbivorousC. Insectivorous D. Carnivorous

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84 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "A speech or piece of writing praising somebody"A. Angiology B. EtymologyC. Eulogy D. Arcology

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85 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "Being afraid of water or being near water"A. Xenophobia B. AutophobiaC. Monophobia D. Aquaphobia

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86 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "The rule by nobles"A. Monarchy B. AristocracyC. Republic D. Autocracy

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87 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "To express your thoughts clearly in words"A. Articulate B. ArchiveC. Ambivalent D. Equivocal

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88 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "One who does not believe in God"A. Devotee B. TheistC. Atheist D. Anarchist

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89 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "Difficult or impossible to reach or to get"A. Illegible B. InevitableC. Inaudible D. Inaccessible

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90 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "The scientific study of the mind"A. Philology B. PsychologyC. Sociology D. Anthropology

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91 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "A place where ships load and unload goods"A. Port B. TerminalC. Coach D. Hangar

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92 . Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase. "One who studies human antiquities"A. Apologist B. AnthropologistC. Archaeologist D. Entomologist

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93 . In the following question, there are six parts marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S.The position of S1 and S6 are fixed. Some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts and choose the proper sequence from the given options.

(S1) One hot day, an ant was searching for some water, after walking around for some time, she came to a spring.(P) While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water(Q) To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of grass(R) She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her(S) Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant(S6) The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up onto it; and the leaf drifted to dry ground, and the ant jumped out, and she was safe at last.A. RSPQ B. PQSRC. SQPR D. QPRS

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(S1) I Have a Dream is a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. (P) And one of the most iconic speeches in American history(Q) Which was delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March in Washington(R) It became one of the defining moments of the civil rights movement(S) The theme of the speech was a call for equality and freedom(S6) Some 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the march in Washington.A. SRQP B. PQRSC. QSRP D. SQPR

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(S1) A bunny rabbit lived in the forest; he had many friends and he was proud of his friends.(P) He was very scared(Q) He quickly went to his friend deer(R) One day, bunny rabbit heard the loud barking of wild dogs(S) He decided to ask for help(S6) The bunny rabbit said, “Dear friend, some wild dogs are chasing me, can you chase them away with your sharp antlers?”A. SPQR B. RPSQC. QRPS D. SPQR

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(S1) Here are a few theories as to why a baker’s dozen became 13.(P) Bakers who were found to be cheating their customers by overpricing undersized loaves were subject to strict punishment(Q) There may be fluctuations in rising and baking and air content(R) Even with careful planning, it is difficult to ensure that all of your baked goods come out the same size(S) In medieval England there were laws that related the price of bread to the price of the wheat used to make it(S6) For fear of accidentally coming up short they would throw in a bit extra to ensure that they wouldn’t end up with a surprise flogging later.A. PQRS B. PSRQC. RQPS D. SPQR

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(S1) Once upon a time, there lived a farmer in a village, beside a forest.(P) When the farmer was a little boy, he spent much of his time playing with the apple tree (Q)Those days, the apple tree had given the choicest of apples to him(R) However, as time passed, the apple tree became old and stopped bearing fruits(S)He had a big garden that had an old apple tree and other plants, trees and beautiful flowers(S6) Now that the farmer was not getting any apples from the tree, he decided that the tree was useless and cut it.A. PQRS B. RSPQC. QSPR D. SPQR

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(S1) In 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver the sister of President John F. Kennedy, started a summer camp for kids.(P) Similar camps were funded across the United States and Canada(Q) The camp, called Camp Shriver(R) Camp Shriver became a yearly occurrence, and, with support from the Joseph Kennedy Jr. Foundation(S) Intended to provide a place for these children to play while also promoting the benefits of physical activity(S6) The camps focused on sports and gave out awards for physical achievements.A. SQPR B. PQSRC. QSPR D. PQRS

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(S1) One afternoon, a fox was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from a lofty branch. (P) Taking a few steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes (Q) Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, "They're probably sour anyway." (R) Again, the fox took a few paces back and tried to reach them, but still failed (S) "Just the thing to quench my thirst," said the fox (S6) Then he walked away.A. QSPR B. PSQRC. SQPR D. SPRQ

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(S1) Every year in July the city of Pamplona in northeastern Spain holds a rollicking weeklong festival.(P) There are an unusually large number of paramedics and ambulances on hand(Q) In the festival, there will be drinking, parades, dancing, and revelry late into the night(R) That’s because this festival happens to center on a dangerous and world-famous tradition known the running of the bulls(S) To an uninitiated observer, it would all look pretty normal except for one thing(S6) Early in the morning on every day of the festival, about 2,000 people line up to participate in the run.A. PQRS B. QSPRC. PSQR D. SPQR

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(S1) Once when a lion, the king of the jungle, was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down on him.(P) This soon awakened the lion, who placed his huge paw on the mouse, and opened his big jaws to swallow him(Q) I shall never repeat it and I shall never forget your kindness(R) "Pardon, O King!" cried the little mouse(S) "Forgive me this time and who knows, I may be able to do you a good turn one of these days!”(S6) The lion was so tickled by the idea of the mouse being able to help him that he lifted his paw and let him go.A. PRQS B. SQPRC. QSPR D. QPRS

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(S1) Two game cocks were fiercely fighting for the mastery of the farmyard.(P) The vanquished cock skulked away and hid himself in a quiet corner(Q) An eagle sailing through the air pounced upon him and carried him off in his talons(R) One at last put the other to flight(S) While the conqueror, flying up to a high wall, flapped his wings and crowed exultingly with all his might(S6) The vanquished cock immediately came out of his corner, and ruledhenceforth with undisputed mastery.A. RSQP B. SQPRC. PSQR D. RPSQ

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103 . The following sentence is divided into four parts (P, Q, R and S). Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a meaningful sentence.

(P) Or characters used(Q) Structure of a language(R) Alphabet is a set of graphs(S) To represent the phonemicA. RPSQ B. PRSQC. SQPR D. PQRS

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(P) An audience (Q) Often in a theatre(R) Acted out before (S) A drama is a type of storyA. QRPS B. PSQRC. SRPQ D. RSPQ

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(P) That is closely related to the peach tree(Q) Almonds are commonly called nuts(R) But they are actually seeds(S) And they come from a treeA. RPSQ B. QRSPC. SQPR D. SQPS

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(P) People have been eating asparagus(Q) Called garden asparagus(R) As a vegetable since ancient times(S) The vegetable is alsoA. PRSQ B. QPRSC. SPQR D. RSQP

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(P) This was called the abolitionist movement(Q) To slavery began a movement to abolish(R) Or end the practice(S) In the late 1700s people who were opposedA. PQRS B. RSQPC. RPQS D. SQRP

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(P) Or unfair treatment(Q) Affirmative action is a policy(R) That tries to make up for past discrimination(S) Against certain groups of peopleA. QRPS B. SQPRC. RSPQ D. SRQP

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(P) When warm summer(Q) To the cold of winter(R) Autumn is the season(S) Temperatures gradually decreaseA. SRQP B. RQRSC. RPSQ D. PQRS

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(P) Canals are waterways(Q) That are built by people(R) Travel, and irrigation(S) And used for shipping,A. SQPR B. RPSQC. PQSR D. RPQS

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(P) Or car racing tests(Q) And a car’s power(R) Automobile racing(S) Both a driver’s skillA. RPSQ B. QPSRC. RSPQ D. SQPR

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112 . The following sentence is divided into four parts (P, Q, R and S). Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a meaningful sentence. (P) A geographical area usually(Q) Cartography is the art and science(R) On a flat surface such as a map or chart(S) Of graphically representingA. PQRS B. QSPRC. QPRS D. SQPR

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138 . In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.

We have issued (P)/ a order seeking immediate (Q)/ printing of revised price tag. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Suresh have never (P)/ encouraged nor (Q)/condoned violence. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Earth's deserts (P)/ is a land of extremes,(Q) /constantly pushing life to the limit. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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141 . In the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.

King penguins (P)/ are active throughout (Q)/ the long summer days. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The behaviour of resident spiders (P)/ towards pirate spiders and their own prey (Q)/ are quite different. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The government need to adopt (P)/ a multi-year expenditure outlook (Q)/ while preparing the budget. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Scientists intended (P)/ to reintroduce and conserve grey wolves (Q)/ in their original habitats. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Tickle is (P)/one of the broadest and deepest (Q)/ subject in science. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The Kepler Space Telescope, (P)/ launched on 2009, was designed (Q)/to find planets around other stars. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Throughout the history, (P)/humans has existed side-by-side (Q)/ with bacteria and viruses. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Wherever you live, (P)/ there is surely some countryside or coastline (Q)/not too far away that you are proud of. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The scientists found that (P)/ leopards tend to hoist prey (Q)/ that are between half and one-and-a-half times it's own weight. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Bharatanatyam will also (P)/ feature in the two-week (Q)/ World Music Festival. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Ancient jewellery or decoration (P)/ has a new meaning (Q)/ with the discovery bone ornaments. (R) / No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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A prince were (P)/ in search of a Sufi master (Q)/ to help him in his mystical journey. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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If you describe someone as a maverick, (P)/ you mean that he is unconventional and independent (Q)/ and do not think or behave in the same way as other people. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The consequence of (P)/ his carelessness was (Q)/ that the game was lost. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Men who has risen (P)/ by their own exertions (Q)/ are always respected. (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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The place were (P)/Buddha was cremated (Q)/has recently been discovered.(R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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Can you tell me (P)/ the name of the person (Q)/ whom wrote the book? (R)/ No error (S)A. P B. QC. R D. S

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158 . Choose the best synonym of the given word from the options given below. CONGENIALA. Cordial B. HarshC. Hateful D. Unfriendly

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159 . Choose the best synonym of the given word from the options given below. DISSEMINATEA. Collect B. ConcealC. Hide D. Disperse

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160 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below. DEPOSITIONA. Ascent B. EmploymentC. Impeachment D. Coronation

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161 . Choose the best antonym of the given word from the options given below. CONTROVERSYA. Argument B. DifferenceC. Agreement D. Quarrel

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162 . Choose the best antonym of the given word from the options given below. EQUIVALENTA. Comparable B. DissimilarC. Parallel D. Identical

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163 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below. INUNDATIONA. Flood B. TorrentC. Tide D. Drought

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164 . Choose the MISSPELT word.A. Perseverance B. PossessionC. Reference D. Restarant

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165 . Choose the MISSPELT word.A. Acheive B. ApparentlyC. Beginning D. Business

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166 . Choose the MISSPELT word.A. Abundance B. AcclaimC. Absense D. Advertisement

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167 . Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Making pies and cakes ____ Mrs. Kumar's speciality.A. Have B. IsC. Has D. Are being

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168 . Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word. I always arrive to class twenty minutes ______ so that I have time to prepare.A. Late B. EarlyC. Later D. Behind time

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169 . Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word. A ________ man is certain to be prosperous.A. Diligent B. InactiveC. Indolent D. Lethargic

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170 . Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word. Students are not expected to leave without _________.A. Tolerance B. IndulgenceC. Permission D. Freedom

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171 . Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word. Laxmi's sons are the most _________ thing in her life.A. Importancy B. ImportanceC. Importantly D. Important

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172 . Find the word closest in the meaning to "Pensive".A. Ignorant B. NegligentC. Thoughtful D. Shallow

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173 . Fill in the blank with most appropriate word which will suit the context of the sentence. I work very __________ and am decisive and accurate in my judgement.A. Anxious B. ElaborateC. Efficiently D. Precise

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174 . Fill in the blank with most appropriate word which will suit the context of the sentence. I don’t have much energy these days. After a short stroll, I am quite ______.A. Relieved B. EagerC. Uplifted D. Exhausted

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175 . Fill in the blank with most appropriate word which will suit the context of the sentence. Sanjay found the unchanging rhythm of the musical piece to be annoyingly ______.A. Irreverent B. RecusantC. Monotonous D. Coherent

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