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DMRC CRA Paper II Previous Paper 4 (Held On: 18 Feb 2020 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Communication, which comprises listening, and expression is given paramount importance in teamwork and building better interpersonal relations at the workplace. Many companies even organize seminars and training for improving the communication skills of their employees. But, most of these efforts do not yield expected results as the emphasis is on better expression. Listening, on the other hand, is given little or no importance. It must be realized that articulation or other forms of expression may help one to achieve individual goals or team goals partially. A powerful speaker conveys his idea efficiently. But, team aspirations can be met only by proper listening. This gives a chance to think of better ideas both at the individual and team levels.

There are several ways of listening, which come into play in different situations and serve different roles in the workplace. Passive listening is not really listening, but hearing, which happens involuntarily. The person perceives the sounds but does not gain anything from the process. Passive listening must be checked at the earliest to ensure better communication. When a person tries to convince us, we set in on evaluative listening. Do not get carried away by any misleading talk of the speaker. Evaluative listening plays a significant role in making decisions.

Appreciative listening comes into the picture when we listen to something because we like it. Examples are, listening to music and speeches of people we appreciate. Appreciative listening has a great effect on our minds. It helps in relaxing and re-energizing ourselves. A team leader can increase the morale of his team by making speeches that invite appreciative listening. Emphatic listening involves careful observation of a person’s body language, accentuation and variations in emotions. The listener tries to comprehend the speaker’s feelings and thereby decides his future course of action. Emphatic listening helps in understanding the other person, his priorities, musings and goals better. Therapeutic listening involves encouraging the speaker to speak out his mind, make him comfortable with our gestures and influence him. This is used to help the person change, develop or overcome something. Therapeutic listening helps greatly in establishing inter-personal relations. Listening is an art that can be mastered by practice. So, practise listening and improve your communication skills and in turn your team relations.

1

 The type of listening that can act as an impediment to effective communication is: 

  1. ((a))

    Informative listening. 

  2. ((b))

     Passive listening 

  3. ((c))

     Appreciative listening. 

  4. ((d))

     Evaluative listening

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Answer: ((a))

Informative listening. 

2

 Conveying ideas effectively helps in achieving 

  1. ((a))

    Individual goals and team goals to a certain extent. 

  2. ((b))

     Individual goals

  3. ((c))

     Team goals.

  4. ((d))

     Individual and partial goals of a team.

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Answer: ((a))

Individual goals and team goals to a certain extent. 

3

 A good team leader can motivate his team and improve the performance of his employees by: 

  1. ((a))

     Delivering lectures that invite appreciative listening. 

  2. ((b))

     Helping them achieve their individual goals. 

  3. ((c))

     Checking passive learning.

  4. ((d))

     Organizing seminars and training programmes regularly for his teammates.

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Answer: ((a))

 Delivering lectures that invite appreciative listening. 

4

 As per the passage, careful observation of a person’s body language, accentuation and variations in emotions is done by which kind of the following methods of listening: 

  1. ((a))

     Therapeutic listening 

  2. ((b))

    Passive listening 

  3. ((c))

     Emphatic listening 

  4. ((d))

    Comprehensive listening

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Answer: ((a))

 Therapeutic listening 

5

 Many companies organize seminars and training programmes for their employees in order to: 

  1. ((a))

     Build better interpersonal relations within a team. 

  2. ((b))

    Improve their communication skills. 

  3. ((c))

     Develop understanding among team members. 

  4. ((d))

     Encourage team spirit.

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Answer: ((a))

 Build better interpersonal relations within a team. 

6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Going places

  1. ((a))

    Progress in what you are trying to achieve.

  2. ((b))

    Possessing a determination to obtain something. 

  3. ((c))

    Performing beyond your ability. 

  4. ((d))

    Exhibiting talent and ability that will lead to a successful future.

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Answer: ((a))

Progress in what you are trying to achieve.

7

In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

I will complete my project next week.

  1. ((a))

    My project I will complete next week. 

  2. ((b))

    Next week my project I will complete.

  3. ((c))

    Next week my project will be completed

  4. ((d))

    My project will be completed by me next week.

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Answer: ((a))

My project I will complete next week. 

8

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

I wonder if it is the right and proper time to talk to you.

  1. ((a))

    the right and proper time 

  2. ((b))

    to talk to you.

  3. ((c))

    No error 

  4. ((d))

    I wonder if it is

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Answer: ((a))

the right and proper time 

9

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

Scientists care little about taking risks when face with the sheer joy of scientific inquiry.

  1. ((a))

    Scientists care little about 

  2. ((b))

    with the sheer

  3. ((c))

    taking risks when face 

  4. ((d))

    joy of scientific inquiry.

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Answer: ((a))

Scientists care little about 

10

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

Many species _________ English and Scottish forests.

  1. ((a))

     have both been lost in 

  2. ((b))

    have been lost in both

  3. ((c))

    both has been lost in 

  4. ((d))

    both have been lost in

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Answer: ((a))

 have both been lost in 

11

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

He gained _____ his relatives by this crafty scheming.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    at

  3. ((c))

    ahead of

  4. ((d))

    upon

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Answer: ((a))

on

12

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

If I had gone to the library I should have taken the book.

  1. ((a))

    had gone to the library 

  2. ((b))

    I should have taken 

  3. ((c))

    the book. 

  4. ((d))

    If I

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Answer: ((a))

had gone to the library 

13

In the question below, sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She said to me, "Could you please help me"?

  1. ((a))

    She told me that I could help her.

  2. ((b))

    She asked me if she could help her. 

  3. ((c))

    I requested her to help me. 

  4. ((d))

    She requested me to help her.

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Answer: ((a))

She told me that I could help her.

14

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word. 

Ancient

  1. ((a))

    Recent 

  2. ((b))

    Contemporary

  3. ((c))

    Modern

  4. ((d))

    Primeval

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Answer: ((a))

Recent 

15

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

Rohit was taken to the hospital by the villagers.

  1. ((a))

    The villagers reached the hospital with Rohit. 

  2. ((b))

    Rohit was helped by the villagers to reach the hospital. 

  3. ((c))

    The villagers took Rohit to the hospital.

  4. ((d))

    The hospital was reached by the villagers with Rohit.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The villagers reached the hospital with Rohit. 

16

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

Remarkable

  1. ((a))

    Incredible

  2. ((b))

     Extraordinary 

  3. ((c))

    Stunning

  4. ((d))

     Commonplace

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Answer: ((a))

Incredible

17

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Laconic

  1. ((a))

    Abolish 

  2. ((b))

    Concise 

  3. ((c))

    Sordid

  4. ((d))

    Lethal

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Answer: ((a))

Abolish 

18

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

Candid

  1. ((a))

    Mild 

  2. ((b))

    Passionate 

  3. ((c))

    Cunning 

  4. ((d))

    Competing

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Answer: ((a))

Mild 

19

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

Children, if they are used to be treated with respect, will behave accordingly.

  1. ((a))

    with respect, will 

  2. ((b))

    used to be treated 

  3. ((c))

    behave accordingly 

  4. ((d))

    Children, if they are

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Answer: ((a))

with respect, will 

20

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

The teacher instructed the students ______ from one side of the paper.

  1. ((a))

    to only read 

  2. ((b))

    to read only 

  3. ((c))

    to read

  4. ((d))

    only to read

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Answer: ((a))

to only read 

21

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

My failure is too much tragic for my future.

  1. ((a))

    is too much 

  2. ((b))

    My failure 

  3. ((c))

    tragic 

  4. ((d))

    for my future.

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Answer: ((a))

is too much 

22

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The leader said, "Farewell my friends."

  1. ((a))

    The leader said that farewell my friends.

  2. ((b))

    The leader bade his friends farewell.

  3. ((c))

    The leader said that farewell to his friends. 

  4. ((d))

    The leader bade that farewell.

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Answer: ((a))

The leader said that farewell my friends.

23

In the question below, sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to the villagers, “Let’s help the injured man”.

  1. ((a))

    I told the villagers that we should help the injured man. 

  2. ((b))

    I suggested the villagers that we should help the injured man

  3. ((c))

    I suggested the villagers that we should helped the injured man. 

  4. ((d))

     I suggested the villagers that we must help the injured man.

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Answer: ((a))

I told the villagers that we should help the injured man. 

24

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

There were no less than twenty students present at the conference.

  1. ((a))

    no less than

  2. ((b))

    There were 

  3. ((c))

    at the conference. 

  4. ((d))

    twenty students present

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Answer: ((a))

no less than

25

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A place where beer is made commercially

  1. ((a))

    Brewery 

  2. ((b))

    Pilgrimage 

  3. ((c))

    Scullery

  4. ((d))

    Bakery

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Answer: ((a))

Brewery 

26

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

Sixty year is a very short period of time to make a sound opinion.

  1. ((a))

    a sound opinion. 

  2. ((b))

    No error 

  3. ((c))

    period of time to make 

  4. ((d))

    Sixty year is a very short

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Answer: ((a))

a sound opinion. 

27

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

It’s never been seen in Britain before and __________ is always exciting.

  1. ((a))

    Rare

  2. ((b))

    Rarer

  3. ((c))

    Rarely

  4. ((d))

    Rarity

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Answer: ((a))

Rare

28

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

When carefully observed, it was found that there were some missing pieces.

  1. ((a))

    it was found 

  2. ((b))

    were some missing pieces

  3. ((c))

    When carefully observed, 

  4. ((d))

    that there

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Answer: ((a))

it was found 

29

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”

Their earnings are such that they find it difficult to make both ends to meet.

  1. ((a))

    to make both ends meet 

  2. ((b))

    to make both end to meet 

  3. ((c))

    to make both ends for meeting 

  4. ((d))

    no correction required

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Answer: ((a))

to make both ends meet 

30

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error'.

Thousands of the people attended the funeral of the departed leader.

  1. ((a))

    No error 

  2. ((b))

    Thousands of the people attended 

  3. ((c))

    the funeral 

  4. ((d))

    of the departed leader.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

No error 

31

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

We are too glad to receive the favor from our friends.

  1. ((a))

    to receive 

  2. ((b))

    We are too glad 

  3. ((c))

     the favor 

  4. ((d))

     from our friends.

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Answer: ((a))

to receive 

32

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Hang on by fingernails

  1. ((a))

    doing everything you can to make something successful 

  2. ((b))

    doing some hard work with determination and full attention 

  3. ((c))

    continuing to do something in a very difficult situation 

  4. ((d))

    being the first one to make a start at something

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Answer: ((a))

doing everything you can to make something successful 

33

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.

If I would have realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

  1. ((a))

    Had I

  2. ((b))

    If I have had 

  3. ((c))

    In case I would have 

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

Had I

34

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives.

Profane

  1. ((a))

    Respectful

  2. ((b))

    Arrogant

  3. ((c))

     Benign 

  4. ((d))

     Pious

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Answer: ((a))

Respectful

35

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

You said, “Well done! My friends”.

  1. ((a))

     You exclaimed with applause that your friends did well. 

  2. ((b))

     You shouted with applause that my friends had done well. 

  3. ((c))

     You exclaimed that my friends done well. 

  4. ((d))

     You said that my friends had done well.

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Answer: ((a))

 You exclaimed with applause that your friends did well. 

36

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

The Long-tailed Blue is abundant in Africa and southern Europe ___________ was once an extremely rare visitor to Britain – possibly brought in accidentally on imported plants and vegetables.

  1. ((a))

    When

  2. ((b))

    But

  3. ((c))

    And

  4. ((d))

    It

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Answer: ((a))

When

37

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

The food was eaten ____ haste.

  1. ((a))

    With

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    on

  4. ((d))

    out of

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Answer: ((a))

With

38

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Made light of

  1. ((a))

     Did not hear 

  2. ((b))

    Blew away 

  3. ((c))

     Carried with him 

  4. ((d))

    Treated it lightly

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Answer: ((a))

 Did not hear 

39

Select the correct pair of homophones to fill in the blanks.

A couple of victories would improve the team’s ________ enormously.

It’s her ________ obligation to tell the police what she knows.

  1. ((a))

     moral ; morale 

  2. ((b))

     morale ; morale 

  3. ((c))

    morale ; moral 

  4. ((d))

    moral ; moral

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Answer: ((a))

 moral ; morale 

40

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

Hundreds of birders gathered ___________ St Ives Bay to catch a glimpse of – and photograph – the bird.

  1. ((a))

    Within 

  2. ((b))

    Around 

  3. ((c))

    From 

  4. ((d))

    Over

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Answer: ((a))

Within 

41

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

The authorities always should make education an important part of their agenda.

  1. ((a))

    make education 

  2. ((b))

    The authorities 

  3. ((c))

    always should

  4. ((d))

    an important part of their agenda.

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Answer: ((a))

make education 

42

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

The amount that I have paid for the car is fairly oppressive.

  1. ((a))

    for the car 

  2. ((b))

    is fairly oppressive. 

  3. ((c))

    The amount that 

  4. ((d))

    I have paid

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Answer: ((a))

for the car 

43

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

______ I remind you of it again?

  1. ((a))

    do

  2. ((b))

    must

  3. ((c))

    could

  4. ((d))

    need

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Answer: ((a))

do

44

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

He has been working hard ____ Math.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    at

  4. ((d))

    for

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Answer: ((a))

in

45

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.

If you asked me I would have given the book to you.

  1. ((a))

    the book to you

  2. ((b))

    If you asked me

  3. ((c))

    have given

  4. ((d))

    I would

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Answer: ((a))

the book to you

46

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

The kid lost its purse _____ negligence.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    through

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Answer: ((a))

in

47

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Comfort in grief or sadness.

  1. ((a))

    Partisan

  2. ((b))

    Solace

  3. ((c))

    Vapid  

  4. ((d))

    Proscribe

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Answer: ((a))

Partisan

48

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

She never leaves ______ her phone.

  1. ((a))

    at

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    without

  4. ((d))

    with

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Answer: ((a))

at

49

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.

  1. ((a))

    Aloof 

  2. ((b))

    Excluded 

  3. ((c))

    Included  

  4. ((d))

    Eliminated

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Answer: ((a))

Aloof 

50

In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

God helps those who help themselves.

  1. ((a))

    Those who help themselves help God. 

  2. ((b))

    Those who help themselves are helped by God. 

  3. ((c))

    Those who are helped by themselves are helped by God. 

  4. ((d))

    Those who help God help themselves

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Answer: ((a))

Those who help themselves help God. 

51

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said to me, "Let us purchase this house"

  1. ((a))

    He told me that let us purchase that house

  2. ((b))

    He advised me to purchase that house. 

  3. ((c))

    He proposed to me that we should purchase that house. 

  4. ((d))

    He proposed me that we purchased that house.

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Answer: ((a))

He told me that let us purchase that house

52

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Cognizant

  1. ((a))

    Unmindful 

  2. ((b))

    debacle

  3. ((c))

    Apprised

  4. ((d))

    Commuter

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Answer: ((a))

Unmindful 

53

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

You ______ worry, the danger is over.

  1. ((a))

    cannot

  2. ((b))

    do not

  3. ((c))

    need not

  4. ((d))

    better not

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Answer: ((a))

cannot

54

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

Complete the minutes of the last meeting.

  1. ((a))

    The last meeting's minutes are completed. 

  2. ((b))

    Minutes of the last meeting are to be completed. 

  3. ((c))

    The meeting's last minutes are completed. 

  4. ((d))

    The completed minutes of last meeting is to be tabled.

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Answer: ((a))

The last meeting's minutes are completed. 

55

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

Grandfather was digging the flowerbeds.

  1. ((a))

     The flowerbeds were being dug by grandfather.

  2. ((b))

    The grandfather was digging flowerbeds

  3. ((c))

    The flowerbeds were digging grandfather.

  4. ((d))

    Grandfather's flowerbeds were being dug

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Answer: ((a))

 The flowerbeds were being dug by grandfather.

56

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

With bells on

  1. ((a))

    Thinking or talking about it all day long.

  2. ((b))

    excited about what you are going to do and ready to get started 

  3. ((c))

    when a feeling is very intense and exciting, it is said to be at a fever pitch 

  4. ((d))

    something that requires a lot of effort and hard work

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Answer: ((a))

Thinking or talking about it all day long.

57

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background.

  1. ((a))

    Haughty

  2. ((b))

    Submissive

  3. ((c))

    Respectful

  4. ((d))

    Meek

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Answer: ((a))

Haughty

58

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

I'm tired______, I did'nt sleep well last night.

  1. ((a))

    that

  2. ((b))

    since

  3. ((c))

    due to

  4. ((d))

    because

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Answer: ((a))

that

59

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Captive

  1. ((a))

    Release 

  2. ((b))

    Roomy 

  3. ((c))

    Confined

  4. ((d))

    Open

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Answer: ((a))

Release 

60

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

My Latin teacher is such an erudite scholar that he has translated some of the most difficult and abstruse ancient poetry.

  1. ((a))

    Young 

  2. ((b))

    Ignorant

  3. ((c))

    Learned 

  4. ((d))

    Illiterate

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Answer: ((a))

Young 

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