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Question 1.
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Pick the most appropriate punctuation mark for the following sentence :
"There goes the bell ___"
A
(.) full stop
B
(?) question mark
C
(!) exclamation mark
D
(:) colon
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The most appropriate punctuation mark for the sentence "There goes the bell __" is the
exclamation mark (!)
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The sentence expresses a sudden realization or announcement about a bell ringing, which makes the exclamation mark the most fitting choice to convey this sense of urgency or emphasis.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 3
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When to use each punctuation mark:
Full stop (.)
: Use for neutral statements or mild observations.
Example: "The bell rings at noon."
Question mark (?)
: Use when asking a question.
Example: "Did you hear the bell ring?"
Exclamation mark (!)
: Use to express surprise, urgency, or strong emotion.
Example: "There goes the bell!"
Colon (:)
: Use to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
Example: "The bell schedule is as follows: morning, noon, and evening."
Question 2.
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Choose the option which best replaces the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
"In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six I
would be waiting
here for an hour".
A
Shall be waiting on
B
Shall have been waiting
C
Shall wait
D
No improvement
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The best option to replace the underlined phrase "I would be waiting here for an hour" is
"Shall have been waiting".
The sentence needs the future perfect continuous tense to express an action that will be ongoing up to a specific point in the future. "Shall have been waiting" correctly conveys that by the time the clock strikes six, the waiting will have been in progress for an hour.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 2.
Question 3.
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Which of the following is the synonym of the term "HACKNEYED"?
A
Important
B
Horrible
C
Clichéd
D
Heightened
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The synonym of the term "HACKNEYED" is
Clichéd
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"Hackneyed" refers to something that has become overused, stale, or trite through excessive repetition, losing its original impact or freshness. "Clichéd" carries the same meaning - describing expressions, ideas, or elements that have been used so often that they've become predictable and unoriginal.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 3
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Shortcut:
Drag and select the word "HACKNEYED" in questions -> Press "Define" -> Definition, Synonyms, and a sample sentence using the word is available at your disposal.
Question 4.
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Out of the given options, pick the one which best expresses the following sentence in indirect speech.
The coach said, "Well done ! You have made me proud."
A
The coach applauded and said that he has made him proud.
B
The coach applauds and says well done that he had made him proud.
C
The coach applauded and says well done and that he has made him proud.
D
The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud.
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The correct indirect speech for "The coach said, 'Well done! You have made me proud.'" is
The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud.
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, we need to:
Change the present tense "have made" to past perfect "had made"
Maintain consistent past tense throughout ("applauded" and "said")
Change pronouns appropriately ("you" to "he" and "me" to "him")
Replace exclamations like "Well done!" with an appropriate verb (here, "applauded")
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 4
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Question 5.
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Pick the active voice of the following sentence :$
$"The national anthem is being sung by the players".
A
The players were singing the national anthem.
B
The players are singing the national anthem.
C
The players sing the national anthem.
D
The players have sung the national anthem.
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The active voice of "The national anthem is being sung by the players" is
The players are singing the national anthem
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To convert from passive voice to active voice:
The subject in passive voice (national anthem) becomes the object in active voice
The object in passive voice (players) becomes the subject in active voice
The verb tense should remain the same (present continuous)
Remove the helping verb "being" and the preposition "by"
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 2
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Question 6.
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The idiom "a gentleman at large" means :
A
a man in the crowd
B
a man without a job
C
a man who runs around
D
a man who is generous
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The idiom "a gentleman at large" means
a man without a job
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The phrase "a gentleman at large" traditionally refers to someone who is not employed in any specific occupation or profession. It often suggests a person of some social standing who doesn't have regular employment but has enough means to maintain their lifestyle and social position.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 2
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Question 7.
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Pick the correct option to complete the following sentence :$
$"All the students and teachers _______ this book."
A
likes
B
like
C
liking
D
are like
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The correct option to complete the sentence "All the students and teachers _____ this book." is
like
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When we have a plural subject such as "All the students and teachers," we need the base form of the verb "like" (not the third-person singular "likes"). This follows the subject-verb agreement rule in English where plural subjects take the base form of the verb in the present tense.
Why other options are incorrect:
"Likes" would only be correct with a singular subject
"Liking" is a gerund/present participle and doesn't work as the main verb in this simple present tense sentence
"Are like" changes the meaning and isn't the simple verb form needed here
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 2
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Question 8.
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Which of the following options is the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence?$
$"Should spending on the arts be met out of the
public purse
?"
A
From the sum collected from public donation.
B
From the purse of the art enthusiasts.
C
From the money meant to be distributed to the poor and needy.
D
From the government money.
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The correct meaning of the underlined phrase "public purse" in the sentence "Should spending on the arts be met out of the public purse?" is
From the government money
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The idiom "public purse" refers to government funds or money that is controlled and disbursed by the government. It represents the financial resources collected through taxation and other means that are available for public expenditure. In the given context, the question is asking whether arts funding should come from government finances.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 4
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Question 9.
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Pick the odd one out from the following options.
A
Plan for
B
Plan on
C
Plan out
D
Plan in
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The odd one out from the following options is
Plan in
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When examining these phrases related to planning:
"Plan for" is a common phrase used to indicate preparing for a specific event or outcome
"Plan on" is commonly used and means to intend to do something
"Plan out" is a standard phrase used to describe the process of detailing a plan
However, "Plan in" is not a commonly used phrase in English when talking about planning activities. Unlike the other options, it doesn't fit naturally into common expressions related to planning.
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 4 - Plan in
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Question 10.
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Pick the best substitute for the following expression:$
$"One who does not care for literature or art".
A
Dictator
B
Hypocrite
C
Philistine
D
Primitive
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The best substitute for the expression "One who does not care for literature or art" is
Philistine
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In cultural terms, a philistine refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to culture, arts, and intellectual pursuits. The term precisely describes a person who lacks appreciation for or is uninterested in artistic and literary achievements.
The other options don't accurately capture this specific meaning:
"Dictator" refers to a ruler with absolute power
"Hypocrite" describes someone whose actions contradict their stated beliefs
"Primitive" typically refers to something in an early stage of development
Hence, the correct answer is
Option 3 - Philistine
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