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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Teacher said to children, "Have you prepared well for the finals?"
Options- A. Teacher asked the children whether they have prepared well for the finals.
- B. Teacher asked the children whether they have been preparing well for the finals.
- C. Teacher asked the children if they did prepare well for the finals.
- D. Teacher asked the children if they had prepared well for the finals.
- Correct Answer
- Teacher asked the children if they had prepared well for the finals.
- 1. Select the antonym of to amputate
Options- A. to sever
- B. to fasten
- C. to truncate
- D. to lop Discuss
- 2. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The question P-are on the right path Q-is whether we R-to the goal
Options- A. RPQ
- B. QRP
- C. QPR
- D. PRQ Discuss
- 3. In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Since I forgot about Jeetu?s birthday last week, I will send him a _____________ greeting today.
Options- A. belated
- B. timely
- C. unpunctual
- D. tardy Discuss
- 4. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. In spite of(A)/her irritation, she(B)/couldn't help smile.(C)/No error(D)
Options- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D Discuss
- 5. Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options- A. rocketted
- B. bienial
- C. actuator
- D. statuory Discuss
- 6. Select the synonym of to visualise
Options- A. to repudiate
- B. to anticipate
- C. to eschew
- D. to scorn Discuss
- 7. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
Options- A. Clandistine
- B. Clandestine
- C. Clandistene
- D. Clandestene Discuss
- 8. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. You must not waste your leisure time doing nothing, rather you should engage yourself in such activities that will blow off steam and recharge you for the future endeavours.
Options- A. Release surplus energy
- B. Take steam bath
- C. To make someone fidgety
- D. To exercise the brain Discuss
- 9. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren?t looking
Options- A. Raised
- B. Surrenderd
- C. Escaped
- D. Perpetuated Discuss
- 10. In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase. I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.
Options- A. To hear some official news about something
- B. To inform people about something
- C. To acquire information by unofficial communication
- D. To be sure of something Discuss
English problems
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Correct Answer: to fasten
Correct Answer: QPR
Correct Answer: belated
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: actuator
Correct Answer: to anticipate
Correct Answer: Clandestine
Correct Answer: Release surplus energy
Explanation:
The idiom ?blow off steam? means to express one?s anger, usually noisily and harmlessly, thereby relieving one?s tension. The above sentence states that one should not waste one?s time and utilise it in releasing negative energies to get charged up. Only option 1 goes with this meaning, hence option 1 is correct.
Correct Answer: Escaped
Explanation:
A forcible escape from a prison is called a breakout. The correct answer is option 3. Perpetuate means to preserve or continue. Hence option 3 is the correct response.
Correct Answer: To acquire information by unofficial communication
Explanation:
The idiom ?to hear it on the grapevine? means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.
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