(23.) Arrange the sentences a, b, c and d to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 and 6.
1. Not many business leaders could have predicted this development back in 1870.
a. But it was never as static as its longevity might suggest.
b. The reason was not so much lack of foresight as lack of precedent.
c. At that time, the only large permanent organisation around was the Army.
d. Therefore, its command and control model was ideal for men who were running banks, stores and construction.
6. On the contrary, it began to change almost at once, as specialized knowledge poured into enterprise.
(A.) abcd ✔✘
(B.) bcda ✔✘
(C.) bcad ✔✘
(D.) cdab ✔✘
Explanation
(24.) In the following question a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
The teacher said to the student, “Do not talk nonsense.”
(A.) The teacher said to the student that you do not talk nonsense. ✔✘
(B.) The teacher forbade the student not to talk nonsense. ✔✘
(C.) The teacher ordered the student not to talk nonsense. ✔✘
(D.) The teacher told the student that there should be no nonsense. ✔✘
Explanation
(25.) In the following question a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He said to us, “Welcome”!
(A.) He told us that welcome. ✔✘
(B.) He welcomed us. ✔✘
(C.) He informed us that welcome. ✔✘
(D.) He greeted us that welcome. ✔✘
Explanation
(26.) In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The quest to cure cancer has cost hundreds of millions of dollars and have so far resulted in little more than bold predictions and dashed hopes.
(A.) dashed hopes ✔✘
(B.) have so far ✔✘
(C.) millions of dollars ✔✘
(D.) has cost ✔✘
Explanation
(27.) In the below question, a part of the sentence is bracketed. Below are given alternatives to the bracketed part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose ‘No Improvement option.
The Commonwealth remains a great platform for development aid, democratic values and educational opportunities, but its relevance is unlikely to increase (unless it adopt a more) egalitarian and inclusive attitude.
(A.) Unless it adopts a most ✔✘
(B.) Unless they adopt a more ✔✘
(C.) Unless it adopts a more ✔✘
(D.) No improvement ✔✘
Explanation
(28.) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and mark it.
One who likes the company of others
