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The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The phrase "by a narrow margin" means to achieve something with very little time, space, or success to spare. (थोड़े अंतर से)
• Example: She won the race by a narrow margin, just a second ahead of the runner-up.
• "the skin of my teeth" is an idiom used to describe a situation where one barely manages to achieve something. (बाल-बाल बचना)
• Example: He escaped the burning building by the skin of his teeth.
• Hence, we can infer that "by a narrow margin" can be replaced with "the skin of my teeth" in the given context.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Down for the count (गिरकर उठने में असमर्थ): To be defeated or unable to continue.
• Example: After losing the last match, the team was down for the count.
• Draw the line (सीमा निर्धारित करना): To set a limit or boundary.
• Example: Parents need to draw the line when it comes to their children's screen time.
• Easier said than done (कहना आसान है करना मुश्किल): Something that is easy to say but hard to actually do.
• Example: Quitting smoking is easier said than done.

The correct answer is: She said that she was not feeling well that day.

Key Points

• The sentence in the Direct Speech is in Present Continuous Tense. Therefore, the sentence in the Indirect Speech should be in Past Continuous Tense.
• Present Continuous (Subject + is/am/are + V1 +ing + Object) should be converted into Past Continuous (Subject + was/were + V1 + ing + Object).
• For example:
• He said, “I am checking the assignment.” (Direct Speech)
• He said that he was checking the assignment. (Indirect Speech)
• The following things in the sentence should change when changed from Direct speech to Indirect Speech:
• 'said' is changed to 'said that'.
• 'I' is changed to 'she'.
• 'am' is changed to 'was'.
• 'today' is changed to 'that day'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: She said that she was not feeling well that day.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The idiom "Pull Someone's Leg" means to deceive or joke in a playful, harmless way. (मज़ाक में धोखा देना या मज़ाक करना)
• Example: He told me that he won the lottery, but he was just pulling my leg.
• The correct interpretation of the idiom is to joke with someone in a way that is not meant to be taken seriously. (मज़ाक में किसी के साथ ऐसा मज़ाक करना जो गंभीरता से नहीं लिया जाना चाहिए)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. to deceive or joke in a playful, harmless way.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Calm down (शांत हो जाना): To relax or become less agitated.
• Example: She was very upset, but he managed to calm her down.
• Something common (कुछ आम): Referring to something that is usual or frequently encountered.
• Example: It’s something common to see stray dogs in that area.
• Better to arrive late than not to come at all (देर से आना बेहतर है बजाय बिल्कुल न आने के): It is better to do something late than not to do it at all.
• Example: He finally submitted his report. Better late than never.

The correct answer is: Constellation.

Key Points

• The word "Constellation" refers to a group of stars that form a particular shape in the sky and have been given a name. (नक्षत्रमण्डल)
• Example: Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Constellation.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Galaxy (आकाशगंगा): A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
• Example: The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.
• Cluster (गुच्छा): A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
• Example: In the night sky, you can often see clusters of stars.
• Black hole (काला छिद्र): A region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.
• Example: The concept of a black hole challenges our understanding of physics.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "steal" means to take another person's property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it. (चोरी करना)
• Example: They planned to steal the valuable painting from the museum.
• Explanation: In the context of the sentence, the action being described involves an attempt to take the painting without permission. Therefore, "steal" is the correct word to use. (चोरी करना)

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Stale (बासी): No longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
• Example: The bread has gone stale.
• Steel (इस्पात): A hard, strong alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used as a construction material and in manufacturing.
• Example: The building was reinforced with steel beams.
• Tale (कहानी): A fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.
• Example: She told an interesting tale about her travels.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "anoanymity" is incorrect. The correct spelling should be "anonymity".
• "Anonymity" means the condition of being anonymous or unknown. (गुमनामी)
• Example: The anonymity of the internet allows people to express their opinions freely.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Individuals (व्यक्तियों): Refers to single human beings as distinct from a group.
• Example: The rights of individuals should always be respected.
• Technology (प्रौद्योगिकी): The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
• Example: Advances in technology have revolutionized the way we communicate.

The correct answer is: He was looked after by his grandmother.

Key Points

• The subject of the Active Voice is changed into the object of the Passive voice. Also, the object of the Active Voice is changed into the subject of the Passive Voice.
• The usage of a helping verb is necessary while changing the voice of the sentence from Active to Passive.
• The preposition “by” is used before the object made in Passive Voice. However, it is optional in some cases.
• The Active voice in this question is in Past Indefinite. Thus, the Passive voice will also be in Past Indefinite.
• The format of Active voice is: Subject + V2 + Object.
• Thus, in Passive voice, the format will be: Object of the active voice (Subjective case) + was/were + V3 + by + Subject of the active voice (Objective case).
• For example:
• Real Madrid won the Champions League. (Active Voice)
• The Champions League was won by Real Madrid. (Passive Voice)
• In questions like this, the preposition is kept intact with the verb while transforming the sentence in Passive Voice. In this case, 'looked' must be followed by the preposition 'after'.
• The options except (4) don’t follow the correct grammatical format of the Passive Voice.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The correct option is: She said that her sister could dance.

Key Points

• The reporting verb "said" is followed by "that" to introduce the reported speech.
• In indirect speech, the verb tense generally shifts back in time. The present tense "can" becomes "could" in indirect speech.

Hence, the correct answer is: She said that her sister could dance.

Additional Information

Let's see why the other options are incorrect.:

• Option 2 is incorrect because "has told" is not the correct form for converting direct speech to indirect speech when it refers to something that happened in the past.
• Option 3 is also incorrect. "Told" does not work here in the context of reporting the speech, and it doesn't follow the correct shift in tense.
• Option 4 completely changes the structure and meaning of the sentence. It introduces the phrase "Her sister dances very well," which isn't the same as the original sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The idiom "Break a leg" is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. (किसी के लिए शुभकामनाएँ देना)
• Example: The director told the cast to break a leg before they went on stage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Slow down (धीमा करना): To reduce one's speed or pace.
• Example: The teacher advised the students to slow down while reading to improve comprehension.
• Used to wish someone bad luck (किसी के लिए अशुभकामनाएँ देना): To express a desire for someone's misfortune.
• Example: It's considered rude to wish someone bad luck before an important event.
• To be jealous of someone (किसी से ईर्ष्या करना): To feel envy towards someone's achievements or possessions.
• Example: She couldn't help but be jealous of her friend's new car.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the incorrect preposition "in" used before the term "the hurdle."
• The correct preposition for this context is "over".
• The correct phrase should be "over the hurdle," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "The dog jumped over the hurdle."