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Q952023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Direction: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. A.Erase
2. B.Dredge
3. C.Sieze
4. D.North
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Answer: C
Q962023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been formulated to ______ (1) ______ IT training to 52.5 lakh persons, including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and authorised ration dealers in all the States/UTS ______ (2) ______ the country so that the non-IT literate citizens are ______ (3) ______ to become IT literate so as to ______ (4) ______ them to actively and effectively participate in the democratic and developmental process and also ______ (5) ______ their livelihood. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
1. A.attribute
2. B.attain
3. C.impart
4. D.affirm
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Answer: C
Q792023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it.
1. A.have not committed it
2. B.has not committed it
3. C.had not committed it
4. D.am not committed it
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Answer: C
Q822023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the grammatically correct sentence. A. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic.
1. A.D
2. B.C
3. C.B
4. D.A
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Answer: B
Q832023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Was the conference not attended by them?
1. A.Did they not attend the conference?
2. B.Does they not attend the conference?
3. C.Do they not attend the conference?
4. D.Do they attend the conference?
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Answer: A
Q842023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice. Was the beggar not being beaten by her?
1. A.Was not she beating the beggar?
2. B.Was she beating the beggar?
3. C.Was the beggar beaten by her?
4. D.Was she not beating the beggar?
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Answer: D
Q852023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting.
1. A.were coming to the meeting
2. B.No substitution
3. C.are coming to meeting
4. D.is coming to the meeting
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Answer: D
Q872023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word. Hapless
1. A.Happy
2. B.Unfortunate
3. C.Fortunate
4. D.Distasteful
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Answer: B
Q892023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. A.Consultancy
2. B.Constitution
3. C.Conspirasy
4. D.Configuration
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Answer: C
Q942023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it.
1. A.yet rebuilding
2. B.not only rebuilding
3. C.nor rebuilding
4. D.but also rebuilding
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Answer: C
Q962023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The ______ (1) _______ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the ______ (2) _______ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the ______ (3) _______ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already ______ (4) _______. This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a ______ (5) _______ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. A.advantage
2. B.challenge
3. C.solution
4. D.aspect
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Answer: B
Q832023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Identify how you will you ask everyone if the sweets will be delivered by jack today in active voice.
1. A.Jack will deliver the sweets today.
2. B.Will Jack be delivering the sweets today?
3. C.Will Jack deliver the sweets today?
4. D.Are the sweets to be delivered by Jack today?
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Answer: C
Q942023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Has the custard not been cooked by her?
1. A.Have she cooked the custard?
2. B.Has she cooked the custard?
3. C.Does she not cook the custard?
4. D.Has she not cooked the custard?
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Answer: D
Q962023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation
1. A._____________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain because
2. B.___________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can nor
3. C._________ also be musical instruments played and
4. D.___________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5) ___________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1. yet
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Answer: C
Q842023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Select the option that expresses the given sentence In passive voice. The company is launching a new product next month.
1. A.The new product will be launched by the company next month.
2. B.A new product is being launched by the company next month.
3. C.The launching of a new product by the company is next month.
4. D.Next month, the company will launch a new product.
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Answer: B
Q912023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Describe how you will tell your friends that someone has picked Suman’s pocket in passive voice.
1. A.Someone has being picked Suman’s pocket.
2. B.Suman'’s pocket had picked.
3. C.Suman's pocket been picked.
4. D.Suman’s pocket has been picked.
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Answer: D
Q962023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. This book (1) _______ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2) _______ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3) _______ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4) ______ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5) _______ to count. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. A.provides
2. B.provide
3. C.is providing
4. D.had provided
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Answer: A
Q762023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Is he not driving a car?
1. A.Was he not driving a car?
2. B.Is a car not being driven by him?
3. C.Is a car not been driven by him?
4. D.Does he not drive a car?
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Answer: B
Q882023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Describe how you will tell your teacher that the windmill is being built by Master Yadav in active voice.
1. A.The windmill is be built by Master Yadav.
2. B.Master Yadav been building the windmill.
3. C.Master Yadav build the windmill.
4. D.Master Yadav is building the windmill.
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Answer: D
Q792023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Most of Earth's surface is covered by water.
1. A.Water is covering most of Earth's surface.
2. B.Water has been covering most of Earth's surface.
3. C.Water covers most of Earth's surface.
4. D.Water has covered most of Earth's surface.
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Answer: C
Q892023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The Mesopotamians invented the decimal system.
1. A.The decimal system was invented by the Mesopotamians.
2. B.The decimal system is invented by the Mesopotamians.
3. C.The decimal system is an invention of the Mesopotamians.
4. D.The decimal system has been invented by the Mesopotamians.
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Answer: A
Q762023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a long time. B. The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-400 years, but olive trees as ancient as 3000 years have been discovered. C. The olive is a well-known Mediterranean-native evergreen tree whose fruit and oil are used in cuisine and cooking. D. As a result, the olive tree is known as the 'immortal tree' in mythology and botany.
1. A.CDAB
2. B.CABD
3. C.DBCA
4. D.ABCD
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Answer: B
Q822023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Govind is improving his communication skills with a view to become a journalist.
1. A.form into
2. B.achieving
3. C.making
4. D.becoming
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Answer: D
Q842023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The article had not been posted by Mr. Gupta.
1. A.Mr. Gupta had not posted the article.
2. B.Mr. Gupta has not posted the article.
3. C.Mr. Gupta have not been posted the article.
4. D.Mr. Gupta still had not posted the article.
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Answer: A
Q852023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Direction: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. So the problems of India should not be viewed as the failure of this great nation. B. The uniqueness of this nation lies in its unity in diversity due to which there are problems here and there at times. C. India, a very large country with many religions, many mini-cultures and many languages, has been achieving success in all fields. D. But even small countries with monolithic societies have more problems than this second largest country.
1. A.DBAC
2. B.CADB
3. C.CBDA
4. D.BDAC
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Answer: C