General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

She said, “I am sorry, I did not write.”

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    She apologized for I did not write.
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    She apologized she is sorry, she did not write.
    Correct
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    She apologized she is sorry, she has not written.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    She apologized and added that she was sorry, she had not written.
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Answer : 4. "She apologized and added that she was sorry, she had not written."

Q:

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

The government can see scarcely any valid reason to launch an inquiry.

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    cannot scarcely see any valid reason.
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    can see any valid reason scarcely.
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    can scarcely see any valid reason.
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    No improvement
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Answer : 3. "can scarcely see any valid reason."

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Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
ZENITH

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    acme
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    nadir
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    climax
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    crisis
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Answer : 2. "nadir "

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Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.

Cajole

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    Evince
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    Congratulate
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    Coax
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Clarify
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Answer : 3. "Coax"
Explanation :

Cajole Means फुसलाना

Q:

Read the Following Passage carefully and give the answer.

 To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically. If you cannot do this, yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problem and following them thought, point by point to a solution, without leaving anything out and without avoiding and difficulties that you meet.

At first you may find clear, step-by-step through very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But Practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase your vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely. Use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meaning and correct usage of words.

Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Some one said that writing is ninety-nine percent hard work and one percent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining your self to write, the better.

Famous writers have achieved success by-

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    discipling their skill
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    not leaving anything out and without avoiding difficulties
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    following only one idea
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    waiting for inspiration
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Answer : 1. "discipling their skill"

Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

I have flown this plane for seven years.

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    Seven years have happened since I have been flying this plane.
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    This plane has been flown by me for seven years.
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    This plane is flying me for seven years.
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    I am flying this plane for seven years.
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Answer : 2. "This plane has been flown by me for seven years."

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