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Q262025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. I can’t be bothered to tell him what I think;______ he would not listen to me.
1. A.meanwhile
2. B.in any case
3. C.in the meantime
4. D.somehow
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Answer: B
Q272025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ______, if the referee points his fingers, this indicates that someone has done something wrong.
1. A.On the contrary
2. B.Whatever more
3. C.Briefly
4. D.As regards
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Answer: C
Q282025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________ have you been to’ the local library yet ?
1. A.Sort of
2. B.Frankly
3. C.All the same
4. D.Incidentally
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Answer: D
Q292025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________, women are healthier and are living longer than ever before: indeed on an average, they can expect to live five years longer than men.
1. A.To a large extent
2. B.As regards
3. C.As far as
4. D.Turning now
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Answer: A
Q302025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. The difference is that I have been fortunate to find a career that I love and, ______, | am getting paid reasonably for it.
1. A.briefly
2. B.broadly speaking
3. C.what is more
4. D.in conclusion
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Answer: C
Q322025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________ this issue is likely to be discussed when the Council meets next.
1. A.As per reports
2. B.Accordingly
3. C.Likewise
4. D.Briefly
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Answer: A
Q332025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________ you needed to consult a physician to have a clear idea of what the disease is about.
1. A.In that case
2. B.In these case
3. C.Likewise
4. D.Henceforth
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________ in the year-ago period the current account deficit stood at $1-3 billion or 0-2% of the GDP.
1. A.Particularly
2. B.Notably
3. C.Seriously
4. D.Unknowingly
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Answer: B
Q352025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. ________ the records have been completely undermined by shoddy book-keeping.
1. A.Because of
2. B.As such
3. C.Forever
4. D.Hence
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Answer: B
Q362025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Infelicity :
1. A.Disloyalty towards one’s nation
2. B.An inappropriate remark
3. C.To kill or destroy
4. D.To touch or push gently
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Answer: B
Q372025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Corollary
1. A.Something that is too expensive
2. B.Something that looks real but does not really exist
3. C.Something that naturally follows
4. D.Something resembling a coal mine
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Quandary
1. A.Situation in which you are confused about what to do
2. B.Situation in which two people or group argue
3. C.Situation in which no progress can be made
4. D.Situation in which a relationship becomes friendlier
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Answer: A
Q392025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Presumption :
1. A.Prediction based on past experiences
2. B.Judgement made with certainty
3. C.Decision based on facts
4. D.Opinion formed before having all the facts
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Answer: D
Q402025 · 14 Sept 2025
Directions : Given below are words/expressions/jargons followed by four options. Identify the most appropriate option that defines the word/expression/jargon in each instance, and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Smug:
1. A.Too confident about one’s own achievements
2. B.Too eager to help or obey someone important
3. C.Too emotional or dramatic
4. D.Too eager to bottle up conflicts
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Answer: A
Q262025 · 13 Apr 2025
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet : __________________ your transfer request is concerned, we'll be discussing it at the next meeting.
1. A.As far as
2. B.To begin with
3. C.By the way
4. D.Talking about
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Answer: A
Q272025 · 13 Apr 2025
___________________, did you know Ravi has a new job ?
1. A.For one thing
2. B.By the way
3. C.In the first place
4. D.As a result
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Answer: B
Q282025 · 13 Apr 2025
__________________ the wind, it was getting stronger, and I was getting colder.
1. A.To begin with
2. B.By the way
3. C.First of all
4. D.Speaking of
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Answer: D
Q292025 · 13 Apr 2025
_________________ what are you doing in my room ?
1. A.On the other hand
2. B.Excuse me
3. C.Look there
4. D.Eventually
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Answer: B
Q302025 · 13 Apr 2025
_________________ an unhappy childhood leads to criminal behaviour.
1. A.Still if
2. B.Even somewhat
3. C.In some cases
4. D.In progression
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Answer: C
Q312025 · 13 Apr 2025
_________________ the problem is nothing but a wrong assumption about processes.
1. A.In the meanwhile
2. B.Somewhat
3. C.Engagingly
4. D.In other words
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Answer: D
Q322025 · 13 Apr 2025
Many, __________________ hesitate to publicly broach such question for fear of nurturing discrimination.
1. A.understandably
2. B.despite
3. C.until
4. D.of course
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Answer: A
Q332025 · 13 Apr 2025
_________________ one notes that in the nineteenth century an important development of reflection and questioning gained momentum.
1. A.Particularly speaking
2. B.Generally speaking
3. C.Otherwise
4. D.Of course
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Answer: B
Q342025 · 13 Apr 2025
____________________ the situation has completely transformed over the past few years.
1. A.Somewhat
2. B.Believably
3. C.Thus
4. D.Predominantly
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 13 Apr 2025
___________________ the committee is of the opinion that all academic matters will be discussed in the Executive Body Meeting.
1. A.Hence
2. B.But
3. C.Later
4. D.Although
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Answer: A
Q362025 · 13 Apr 2025
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Directions : Given below are words, followed by their appropriate meaning. Identify the correct meaning and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet.
Cynosure :
1. A.Person or thing that causes a change
2. B.Person or thing that attracts a lot of attention
3. C.Person or thing regarded as exact copy
4. D.Person or animal that lives in a particular place
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Answer: B