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Completing Statements -1

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Completing Statements -1

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The Question below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the Sentence are the five lettered words or sets of words. Choose the word or a set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the Sentence as a whole.

Question 21
Although initial investigations pointed towards him ......

A
the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime
B
the additional information confirmed his guilt
C
the subsequent events established that he was guilt
D
the subsequent events proved that he was innocent
E
he gave an open confession of his crime
Correct Answer: Option D

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Question 22
The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ......

A
utilise our time in watching the television
B
refrain from going out for a morning walk
C
enjoy a morning ride in the open
D
employ this rare opportunity for writing letters
E
remain seated in our rooms in the bungalow
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 23
"It is an uphill task but you will have to do it" means ......

A
The work is above the hill and you will have to do it
B
It is a very easy task but you must do it
C
It is very difficult task but you have to do it
D
This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it
E
It is almost impossible for others but you can do it
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 24
" You are thinking very highly about Ravi but he is not so" means ......

A
Ravi is as good as you think about him
B
You have a good opinion about Ravi but he is not as good as you think
C
Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up
D
Ravi is much better, than what you think of him
E
You have a good opinion about Ravi but he does not have a good opinion about you
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 25
"Anand stuck up a friendship with Mahesh in just 2 days" means ......

A
Anand friendship with Mahesh came to an end recently
B
Anand found out the other friends of Mahesh
C
Anand fixed a deal with Mahesh in 2 days
D
Anand's friendship with Mahesh lasted for 2 years
E
Anand became a friend of Mahesh in less than 2 days
Correct Answer: Option E

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Question 26
Although, he is reputed for making very candid statements ......

A
his today speech was not fairly audible
B
his promises had always been realistic
C
his speech was very interesting
D
people follow whatever he instructs to them
E
his today's statements were very ambiguous
Correct Answer: Option E

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Question 27
The manager would like you to help Dhiraj, means ......

A
the manager would like you if you help Dhiraj
B
the manager desires you to help Dhiraj
C
the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj
D
Dhiraj expects the manager to tell you to help him
E
it will be a help to the manager if you like Dhiraj
Correct Answer: Option B

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Question 28
Owing to the acute power shortage, the people of our locality have decided to ......

A
dispense with other non-conventional energy sources
B
resort to abundant use of electricity for illumination
C
off-switch the electrical appliance while not in use
D
explore other avenues for utilising the excess power
E
resort to use of electricity only when it is inevitable
Correct Answer: Option E

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Question 29
He has no money now ......

A
although he was very poor once
B
as he has given up all his wealth
C
because he was very rich once
D
because he has received huge donation
E
because he was very greedy about wealth
Correct Answer: Option B

because he was very greedy about wealth

Question 30
He is so lazy that he ......

A
cannot depend on others for getting his work done
B
cannot delay the schedule of completing the work
C
can seldom complete his work on time
D
dislike to postpone the work that he undertakes to do
E
always help others to complete their work
Correct Answer: Option C

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