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The correct answer is "QSPR"

Key Points

• The sentence is providing information about Jupiter's role in Roman mythology.
• "In Roman mythology" is an independent clause that functions as a modifier for "Jupiter was the king of the gods and the god of thunder and lightning," which is an independent clause that functions as the main clause of the sentence.
• The modifying clause should come before the main clause, so the order should be modifier-main clause.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Q in Roman mythology, S Jupiter was the king P of the gods R and the god of thunder and lightning

The correct answer is "SQRP"

Key Points

• The sentence is describing the latest smartphone and its features.
• "The latest smartphone" is the subject of the sentence and "has advanced features that make it stand out from the competition" is the verb phrase.
• There are no modifying phrases in this sentence, so the order should be subject-verb.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: S the latest smartphone Q has advanced features R that make it stand out P from the competition

The correct answer is "QPRS"

Key Points

• The sentence is discussing the development of computers and its effects on society.
• "The development of the computer in the 20^th century" is the subject of the sentence, and "has transformed the way we work and access information and has had a profound impact on society" is the verb phrase.
• There are no modifying phrases in this sentence, so the order should be subject-verb.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Q the development of the computer P in the 20^th century R has transformed the way we work and access information S and has had a profound impact on society

The correct answer is 'Lavish'.

Key Points

• ​The word Miser(noun) means- "someone who has a strong wish to have money and hates to spend it". (जिस किसी के पास पैसा और उसे खर्च करने के लिए नफरत करने की तीव्र इच्छा है)    
• E.g: On en*vironmental spending, the president is a miser.*​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Miser are-  'Lavish', 'spender', 'prodigal', 'profligate', 'waster, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Lavish' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Lavish(adjective) means- "large in quantity and expensive or impressive". (बड़ी मात्रा में और महंगा या प्रभावशाली)
• *The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.*​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 2).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
• Hastily(adverb)- "with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly". (अत्यधिक गति या तात्कालिकता के साथ; हड़बड़ी)
• Wild(adjective)- "uncontrolled, violent, or extreme". (अनियंत्रित, हिंसक या अतिवादी)
• Pity(noun)- "a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation". (किसी और की अस्वस्थता या कठिन परिस्थिति के लिए दुख या सहानुभूति की भावना)

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the given word Miser are- 'Niggard', 'penny-pincher', 'skinflint', 'churl, etc.
• Example of 'Miser' in a sentence: 
• A typical miser, he hid his money in the house in various places.

The correct answer is 'Option 3' i.e. 'Associate'.

Key Points

• The word "Buddy" refers to a close friend or a companion.
• It's a casual term often used in American English to denote friendship.
• Associate: An associate can refer to a partner or colleague in business or at work, or more generally, a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.(सहयोगी)
• While not as close as a buddy typically would be, "associate" is the closest synonym in this list.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'Associate'.

Additional Information

• Looking at the provided options:
• Stylist: A stylist is a person whose job is to arrange and coordinate food, clothes, etc. in a stylish and attractive way, especially for photographs or films.(स्टाइलिस्ट)
• Foe: A foe is an enemy or a person who is opposed to someone.(शत्रु)
• Enemy: An enemy is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone.(दुश्मन)

The correct answer is 'Timid'.

Key Points

• ​The word Brave(adjective) means- "ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage". (खतरे या दर्द का सामना करने और सहन करने के लिए तैयार; साहस दिखा रहा है)    
• E.g: *She was very brave to learn to ski at 50.*​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Brave are-  'Timid', 'afraid', 'coward', 'diffident', 'nervous, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Timid' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Timid(adjective) means- "shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened". (शर्मीली और घबराई हुई; बहुत आत्मविश्वास के बिना; आसानी से भयभीत)
• E.g: *My dog is a little timid - especially around other dogs.*​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 1).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
• Frank(adjective)- "open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters". (खुला, ईमानदार, और भाषण या लेखन में प्रत्यक्ष, खासकर जब अनपेक्षित मामलों से निपटने के लिए)
• Boisterous(adjective)- "noisy, energetic, and rough". (शोर, ऊर्जावान, और मोटा)
• Copy(verb)- "to produce something so that it is the same as an original piece of work". (कुछ का उत्पादन करने के लिए ताकि यह काम के मूल टुकड़े के समान हो)

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the given word Brave are- 'Bold', 'courageous', 'gallant', 'fearless', etc.
• Example of 'Brave' in a sentence: 
• It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.

The correct answer is Option 2)

Key Points

• The word "mundane" means something that is ordinary, commonplace, or lacking excitement; it often refers to the routine aspects of life. (साधारण)
• Example: She longed for an adventure to escape her mundane existence.
• "Ordinary" refers to something that is normal and not special or different in any way; it is often used to describe everyday things. (साधारण)
• Example: He led an ordinary life, with a regular job and a happy family.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'mundane' is 'ordinary'.

Therefore, the correct synonym of Mundane is Ordinary.

Additional Information

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

• Abnormal (असामान्य): Something that deviates from what is standard, usual, or expected.
• Example: His behavior was considered abnormal by his peers.
• Wonderful (शानदार): Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good.
• Example: We had a wonderful time at the beach.
• Exciting (रोमांचक): Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
• Example: The movie was so exciting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

The correct answer is ‘I was promised a present by him when I graduated.’

Key Points

• The given sentence is in active voice. As per the question we have to change it into passive voice.
• The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
• Subject + past tense + Object (Active voice)
• Subject (objective case) + was/were + past participle + Object (subjective case) (Passive voice)
• Example: 
• She built a big house. (Active voice)
• A big house was built by her. (Passive voice)
• The subject of the given sentence is ‘He’.
• The object of the given subject is ‘me’.
• The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
• Since the subject and object are pronouns, they are changed to I and him.
• promised will be changed to was promised.

Correct sentence - I was promised a present by him when I graduated.

Additional Information 

• When converting active to passive voice, it is important to keep in mind that was is added to the simple past tense.

The correct answer is 'Deepika told me that the kid I had met at the school was her daughter.'

Key Points

• The given sentence is in Simple Past Tense.
• The rule for changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:
• The tense of reported speech is changed only when the reporting verb is in the past tense.
• Simple Past Tense Changes to Past Perfect Tense.
• The reporting verb said will remain the same.
• Here the 1^st person will change into the 3^rd person as per the subject.
• Remove the inverted comma’s from the direct speech and replace them with an appropriate conjunction.
• The second person of direct speech changes as per the object of reporting speech.
• Structure: (Subject+ V2+object) (Direct Speech)

                  (Subject+ had + V3 + object) (Indirect Speech)

• ​Example: She said " Reena came to see me." (Direct Speech)

                                                She said that Reena had come to see her. (Indirect Speech)

Additional Information  

• If the reporting verb is given in Past tense then the tense of the verb of Reported Speech will change into the corresponding Past tense.
• Example:  Direct: The teacher said, “I am suffering from a fever.”

                  Indirect: The teacher said that she was suffering from a fever.

Hinglish 

• दिया गया वाक्य Simple Past Tense में है।
• Direct Speech को Indirect Speech में बदलने के नियम:
• रिपोर्ट किए गए speech का tense तभी बदला जाता है जब reporting verb, past tense में हो।
• Simple Past Tense, Past Perfect Tense में परिवर्तित हो जाता है।
• रिपोर्टिंग क्रिया 'said' ही रहेगी।
• यहां, 1^st person , विषय के अनुसार 3^rd person में बदल जाएगा।
• Inverted comma को Direct Speech से हटा दें और उन्हें उचित conjunction के साथ बदलें।
• Reported speech का second person, reported speech के object के अनुसार बदलता है।​
• Structure: (Subject+ V2+object) (Direct Speech)

                  (Subject+ had + V3 + object) (Indirect Speech)

• ​Example: She says, " Reena came to see me." (Direct Speech)

                                               S**he says that Reena had come to see her. (Indirect Speech)

The correct answer is- 'Hasn’t the air travel bridge to the Maldives been established by India?' 

Key Points 

• The given sentence is an interrogative sentence and it is in the present perfect tense.
• So the structure for conversion is
• has/have + subject + been + verb (3^rd form) + object ?
• Example: 
• Has he (subject) packed (verb) the clothes in the cupboard? (active)
• Have the clothes (subject) been packed (verb) in the cupboard by him? (passive)

Thus option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information 

• Let's understand how the sentence structure changes in present tense while converting from active to passive voice:
• Simple present - subject + is/am/are + verb (3^rd form) + object
• ​Example: Football is played by him.
• Present continuous - subject + is/am/are + being + verb (3^rd form) + object
• ​Example: The car is being driven by him.
• Present perfect - subject + has/have + been + verb (3^rd form) + object
• ​Example: The car has been driven by him.​​​