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If 8:12::6:a, the value of a is
- a)12
- b)10
- c)9
- d)8
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
If 8:12::6:a, the value of a is
a)
12
b)
10
c)
9
d)
8
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Rajat Malik answered |
Given, 8:12::6:a
We need to find the value of a.
Ratio: The ratio of two numbers a and b is the relationship between the two numbers in terms of their value. It is denoted as a:b.
Proportion: A proportion is a statement that two ratios are equal. It is denoted as a:b = c:d.
Now, let's solve the given proportion to find the value of a.
Step 1: Write the proportion using the symbol '::'.
8:12::6:a can be written as 8/12 = 6/a
Step 2: Cross-multiply the terms.
8a = 6 x 12
Step 3: Simplify and solve for 'a'.
a = (6 x 12)/8
a = 9
Therefore, the value of 'a' is 9.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
We need to find the value of a.
Ratio: The ratio of two numbers a and b is the relationship between the two numbers in terms of their value. It is denoted as a:b.
Proportion: A proportion is a statement that two ratios are equal. It is denoted as a:b = c:d.
Now, let's solve the given proportion to find the value of a.
Step 1: Write the proportion using the symbol '::'.
8:12::6:a can be written as 8/12 = 6/a
Step 2: Cross-multiply the terms.
8a = 6 x 12
Step 3: Simplify and solve for 'a'.
a = (6 x 12)/8
a = 9
Therefore, the value of 'a' is 9.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Raju earns Rs 1440, if he works for 12 days. If he works for 30 days, he will earn- a)Rs 2400
- b)Rs 3600
- c)Rs 4800
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Raju earns Rs 1440, if he works for 12 days. If he works for 30 days, he will earn
a)
Rs 2400
b)
Rs 3600
c)
Rs 4800
d)
None of these
|
Amit Sharma answered |
Since wages are directly related to no. of days , we apply direct variation 
If 3 men or 6 women can do a piece of work in 16 days, in how many days can 12 men and 8 women do the same piece of work?- a)4 days
- b)5 days
- c)3 days
- d)2 days.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
If 3 men or 6 women can do a piece of work in 16 days, in how many days can 12 men and 8 women do the same piece of work?
a)
4 days
b)
5 days
c)
3 days
d)
2 days.
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Sahil Gupta answered |
3m = 6w
So 12m + 8w = 24w + 8w = 32w
Since 6 women can complete work in 16 days, 32 women can complete it in :
16 x 6/32 = 3 days.
A journey by bus takes 45 minutes at 40 km/hour. How fast must a car go to undertake the same journey in 25 minutes?
- a)36 km/h
- b)48 km/h
- c)72 km/h
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A journey by bus takes 45 minutes at 40 km/hour. How fast must a car go to undertake the same journey in 25 minutes?
a)
36 km/h
b)
48 km/h
c)
72 km/h
d)
None of these
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Trisha Vashisht answered |
45 minutes = 45/60 hour = 3/4 hour
25 minutes = 25/60 hour = 5/12 hour
distance = speed x time
as distance travel is same
40x3/4=ax5/12
solve it and you will get a=72 km/h
25 minutes = 25/60 hour = 5/12 hour
distance = speed x time
as distance travel is same
40x3/4=ax5/12
solve it and you will get a=72 km/h
A can do a certain work in the same time in which B and C together can do it. If A and B could together do it in 10 days and C alone in 50 days, then B alone could do it in- a)15 days
- b)20 days
- c)25 days
- d)30 days
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A can do a certain work in the same time in which B and C together can do it. If A and B could together do it in 10 days and C alone in 50 days, then B alone could do it in
a)
15 days
b)
20 days
c)
25 days
d)
30 days
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Rounak Gupta answered |
Let, B alone completes the work in x days.
ATP, 10*[(1/x) + (1/x + 1/50)] = 1 ... => 20/x = 4/5 ... => x = 25
Hence, B alone completes the work in 25 days.
BottlesEverybody hates him for his repulsive looks.- a)Verb
- b)Adjective
- c)Adverb
- d)Noun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Everybody hates him for his repulsive looks.
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Adverb
d)
Noun
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Arka Kumar answered |
Adjective
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In the given sentence, the word 'repulsive' describes the looks of a person, hence it is an adjective.
Other examples of adjectives are:
- Beautiful woman
- Tall building
- Delicious food
- Smart student
- Happy family
Adjectives can be placed before or after the noun, depending on the sentence structure.
- The red car (before the noun)
- The car is red (after the noun)
Adjectives also have comparative and superlative forms to show degrees of comparison.
- Comparative: The car is faster than the bike.
- Superlative: The car is the fastest vehicle in the race.
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In the given sentence, the word 'repulsive' describes the looks of a person, hence it is an adjective.
Other examples of adjectives are:
- Beautiful woman
- Tall building
- Delicious food
- Smart student
- Happy family
Adjectives can be placed before or after the noun, depending on the sentence structure.
- The red car (before the noun)
- The car is red (after the noun)
Adjectives also have comparative and superlative forms to show degrees of comparison.
- Comparative: The car is faster than the bike.
- Superlative: The car is the fastest vehicle in the race.
If y = x, then both are- a)inversely related to each other
- b)directly related to each other
- c)not related
- d)none of above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
If y = x, then both are
a)
inversely related to each other
b)
directly related to each other
c)
not related
d)
none of above
|
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Amit Sharma answered |
Since y=x, if y increases , x also increases and if y decreases x also decreases. So they are directly related.
His father ordered him to go to his room and study.- a)His father said, "Go to your room and study."
- b)His father said to him, "Go and study in your room."
- c)His father shouted, "Go right now to your study room"
- d)His father said firmly, "Go and study in your room."
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
His father ordered him to go to his room and study.
a)
His father said, "Go to your room and study."
b)
His father said to him, "Go and study in your room."
c)
His father shouted, "Go right now to your study room"
d)
His father said firmly, "Go and study in your room."
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Arya Roy answered |
When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark.
John came later than Peter.- a)Adjective
- b)Adverb
- c)Verb
- d)Noun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
John came later than Peter.
a)
Adjective
b)
Adverb
c)
Verb
d)
Noun
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Meera Rana answered |
It is an adverb. Because it justify the verb 'came'
It is more expensive to travel on Friday, so I will leave on Thursday evening.- a)Adverb
- b)Adjective
- c)Preposition
- d)Conjunction
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
It is more expensive to travel on Friday, so I will leave on Thursday evening.
a)
Adverb
b)
Adjective
c)
Preposition
d)
Conjunction
|
Nikita Singh answered |
An adverb is a part of speech that provides greater description to a verb, adjective, another adverb, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence.
more is the adverb in this sentence.
more is the adverb in this sentence.
12 men can dig 8 meters long trench in a day. How many men should be employed for digging 50 meter long trench of the same type in one day?
- a)75
- b)50
- c)25
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
12 men can dig 8 meters long trench in a day. How many men should be employed for digging 50 meter long trench of the same type in one day?
a)
75
b)
50
c)
25
d)
None of these
|
|
Shreya Chavan answered |
To find out how many men should be employed for digging a 50-meter long trench in one day, we can use the concept of ratios and proportions.
Given:
- 12 men can dig an 8-meter long trench in a day.
Let's assume that x men can dig a 50-meter long trench in one day.
Using the concept of proportions, we can set up the following equation:
12 men / 8 meters = x men / 50 meters
Cross multiplying the equation, we get:
12 men * 50 meters = 8 meters * x men
Simplifying further, we have:
600 men-meters = 8x men-meters
Dividing both sides of the equation by 8, we get:
600 / 8 = x
x = 75
Therefore, 75 men should be employed for digging a 50-meter long trench in one day.
So, the correct answer is option A) 75 men.
Given:
- 12 men can dig an 8-meter long trench in a day.
Let's assume that x men can dig a 50-meter long trench in one day.
Using the concept of proportions, we can set up the following equation:
12 men / 8 meters = x men / 50 meters
Cross multiplying the equation, we get:
12 men * 50 meters = 8 meters * x men
Simplifying further, we have:
600 men-meters = 8x men-meters
Dividing both sides of the equation by 8, we get:
600 / 8 = x
x = 75
Therefore, 75 men should be employed for digging a 50-meter long trench in one day.
So, the correct answer is option A) 75 men.
I was pleasantly surprised when she showed up at the door unannounced.- a)adverb
- b)adjective
- c)verb
- d)conjunction
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I was pleasantly surprised when she showed up at the door unannounced.
a)
adverb
b)
adjective
c)
verb
d)
conjunction
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Kavya Saxena answered |
It is an adverb as it is telling us that how she got surprised
I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.- a)Verb
- b) Adverb
- c)Adjective
- d)Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.
a)
Verb
b)
Adverb
c)
Adjective
d)
Noun
|
|
Meera Rana answered |
prefer is the transitive verb in the sentence.
I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.
I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.
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In each of the sentences given below, a word is given in bold text. Identify the part of speech.
Q. He is an old "friend" of mine.
- a)Verb
- b)Noun
- c)Adverb
- d)Adjective
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Multiple Choice Questions with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Parts of Speech" under English Language Grammar. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations.
In each of the sentences given below, a word is given in bold text. Identify the part of speech.
Q. He is an old "friend" of mine.
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adverb
d)
Adjective
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Jhanvi Gupta answered |
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Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an interjection?- a)soon
- b)when
- c)ouch
- d)within
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an interjection?
a)
soon
b)
when
c)
ouch
d)
within
|
Shalini Patel answered |
Hooray! Ouch is a word you use to show emotion.
She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.- a)She said with sorrow, "What a pity it is."
- b)She said, "What a mystery it is."
- c)She said, "What a miserable sight it is."
- d)She said, "What a miserable plight it is."
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.
a)
She said with sorrow, "What a pity it is."
b)
She said, "What a mystery it is."
c)
She said, "What a miserable sight it is."
d)
She said, "What a miserable plight it is."
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Shalini Patel answered |
She said, "What a miserable plight it is."
She said that her brother was getting married.- a)She said, "Her brother is getting married."
- b)She told, "Her brother is getting married."
- c)She said, "My brother is getting married."
- d)She said, "My brother was getting married."
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
She said that her brother was getting married.
a)
She said, "Her brother is getting married."
b)
She told, "Her brother is getting married."
c)
She said, "My brother is getting married."
d)
She said, "My brother was getting married."
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Meera Rana answered |
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
She said, "My brother is getting married."
She said, "My brother is getting married."
12 men can dig 8 meters long trench in a day. How many men should be employed for digging 50 meter long trench of the same type in one day?- a)50
- b)75
- c)25
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
12 men can dig 8 meters long trench in a day. How many men should be employed for digging 50 meter long trench of the same type in one day?
a)
50
b)
75
c)
25
d)
None of these
|
Geetika Shah answered |
This is a question of direct proportion as with increase in depth of digging the number of men will increase
So, in direct proportion the constant value is given by X/ Y
12/8 = a/50 (where a is the number of men to be employed)
12 X 50 = 8 X a
600 = 8 X a
600/ 8 = a
75 men = a
So, in direct proportion the constant value is given by X/ Y
12/8 = a/50 (where a is the number of men to be employed)
12 X 50 = 8 X a
600 = 8 X a
600/ 8 = a
75 men = a
If two quantities x and y vary directly, then
- a)x * y is constant
- b)x/y is constant
- c)x − y is constant
- d)x + y is constant
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
If two quantities x and y vary directly, then
a)
x * y is constant
b)
x/y is constant
c)
x − y is constant
d)
x + y is constant
|
Ishan Mehra answered |
The correct option is Option B.
If the ratio (yx) of two variables (x and y) is equal to a constant (k = yx), then the variable in the numerator of the ratio (y) is the product of the other variable and the constant (y = k⋅x). In this case y is said to be directly proportional to x with proportionality constant k.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a preposition?- a)into
- b)if
- c)many
- d)you
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a preposition?
a)
into
b)
if
c)
many
d)
you
|
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Meera Rana answered |
Into shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.
In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech."If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you", he said to her in a calm voice.a)He warned her to shoot if she didn't keep quiet calmly.b)He said calmly that I shall shoot you if you don't be quiet.c)He warned her calmly that he would shoot her if she didn't keep quiet.d)Calmly he warned her that be quiet or else he will have to shoot her.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Debolina Mehta answered |
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted".
72 books are packed in 4 cartons of the same size. How many cartons are required for 360 books?- a)22
- b)18
- c)20
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
72 books are packed in 4 cartons of the same size. How many cartons are required for 360 books?
a)
22
b)
18
c)
20
d)
None of these
|
Nilakshi Kalita answered |
Correct answer is 'C' because in each cartoon there are 18 books. If we divide 360 /18 than the answer is 20.
"Are you alone, my son?" asked a soft voice close behind me.
- a)A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.
- b)A soft voice said to me are you alone son.
- c)A soft voice from my back asked If I was alone.
- d)A soft voice behind me asked If I was alone.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
"Are you alone, my son?" asked a soft voice close behind me.
a)
A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.
b)
A soft voice said to me are you alone son.
c)
A soft voice from my back asked If I was alone.
d)
A soft voice behind me asked If I was alone.
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Ishita Reddy answered |
A soft voice behind me asked if I was alone.
I am going to make an early start so that I won’t get stuck in the traffic.The highlighted word is which part of the speech?- a)Adverb
- b)Adjective
- c)Verb
- d)noun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
I am going to make an early start so that I won’t get stuck in the traffic.
The highlighted word is which part of the speech?
a)
Adverb
b)
Adjective
c)
Verb
d)
noun
|
Alia Khan answered |
't be late for my meeting.
I will set my alarm for an earlier time and make sure to give myself enough time to get ready and commute to my meeting location. I will also check the traffic and weather conditions beforehand to avoid any potential delays.
By making an early start, I can arrive at the meeting on time and be prepared and focused for the discussion ahead. This will also demonstrate my professionalism and reliability to my colleagues and clients.
I will set my alarm for an earlier time and make sure to give myself enough time to get ready and commute to my meeting location. I will also check the traffic and weather conditions beforehand to avoid any potential delays.
By making an early start, I can arrive at the meeting on time and be prepared and focused for the discussion ahead. This will also demonstrate my professionalism and reliability to my colleagues and clients.
The man said, "No, I refused to confers guilt."- a)The man emphatically refused to confers guilt.
- b)The man refused to confers his guilt.
- c)The man told that he did not confers guilt.
- d)The man was stubborn enough to confers guilt.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The man said, "No, I refused to confers guilt."
a)
The man emphatically refused to confers guilt.
b)
The man refused to confers his guilt.
c)
The man told that he did not confers guilt.
d)
The man was stubborn enough to confers guilt.
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Meera Rana answered |
The man emphatically refused to confers guilt.
He said to his father, "Please increase my pocket-money."- a)He told his father, "Please increase the pocket-money"
- b)He pleaded his father to please increase my pocket money.
- c)He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
- d)He asked his father to increase his pocket-money.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
He said to his father, "Please increase my pocket-money."
a)
He told his father, "Please increase the pocket-money"
b)
He pleaded his father to please increase my pocket money.
c)
He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
d)
He asked his father to increase his pocket-money.
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Shalini Kumar answered |
Ans.
Option (c)
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
I think the latter part of the film is more interesting than the former part.- a)Adverb
- b)Adjective
- c)Conjunction
- d)Preposition
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
I think the latter part of the film is more interesting than the former part.
a)
Adverb
b)
Adjective
c)
Conjunction
d)
Preposition
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|
Rhea Chauhan answered |
Answer:
Adjective
Explanation:
The given sentence is expressing an opinion about the film, stating that the latter part of the film is more interesting than the former part. The word "interesting" is describing the film, and specifically, it is describing the latter part of the film as being more engaging or captivating compared to the former part. Therefore, "interesting" functions as an adjective in the sentence.
To summarize:
- The sentence expresses an opinion about the film.
- "Interesting" describes the film.
- "Interesting" is an adjective.
Adjective
Explanation:
The given sentence is expressing an opinion about the film, stating that the latter part of the film is more interesting than the former part. The word "interesting" is describing the film, and specifically, it is describing the latter part of the film as being more engaging or captivating compared to the former part. Therefore, "interesting" functions as an adjective in the sentence.
To summarize:
- The sentence expresses an opinion about the film.
- "Interesting" describes the film.
- "Interesting" is an adjective.
The little girl said to her mother, "Did the sun rise in the East?"- a)The little girl said to her mother that the sun rose in the East.
- b)The little girl asked her mother if the sun rose in the East.
- c)The little girl said to her mother if the sun rises in the East.
- d)The little girl asked her mother if the sun is in the East.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The little girl said to her mother, "Did the sun rise in the East?"
a)
The little girl said to her mother that the sun rose in the East.
b)
The little girl asked her mother if the sun rose in the East.
c)
The little girl said to her mother if the sun rises in the East.
d)
The little girl asked her mother if the sun is in the East.
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Arun Sharma answered |
The little girl asked her mother if the sun rose in the East.
In my opinion, she should have resigned earlier.- a)Adverb
- b)Conjunction
- c) Preposition
- d)Adjective
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In my opinion, she should have resigned earlier.
a)
Adverb
b)
Conjunction
c)
Preposition
d)
Adjective
|
Harsh Jain answered |
Yes, "finally" is a "modal adverb" or "adverb of manner", that is, an adverb that decribes how something happens.
Two persons could fit new windows in a house in 3 days. One of the persons fell ill before the work started. How long would the job take now?- a)4 days
- b)8 days
- c)6 days
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Two persons could fit new windows in a house in 3 days. One of the persons fell ill before the work started. How long would the job take now?
a)
4 days
b)
8 days
c)
6 days
d)
None of these
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Gopal Singh answered |
Table is in the attachment(i) Let the number of days required by 1 man to fit all the windows be x.Less the number of persons, more will be the number of
A mixture of paint is prepared by mixing 1 part of red pigments with 8 parts of base. How many parts of base will be used in mixture by mixing 4 part of red pigment?- a)28
- b)36
- c)40
- d)32
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A mixture of paint is prepared by mixing 1 part of red pigments with 8 parts of base. How many parts of base will be used in mixture by mixing 4 part of red pigment?
a)
28
b)
36
c)
40
d)
32
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Shivam Kumar answered |
Given:
1 part of red pigments is mixed with 8 parts of base.
To find:
How many parts of base will be used in the mixture by mixing 4 parts of red pigment?
Solution:
Let's assume that we have 1 part of red pigment and 8 parts of the base in the original mixture. This makes a total of 9 parts.
So, for every 9 parts of mixture, we have 1 part of red pigment and 8 parts of the base.
To find out how many parts of the base will be used when we mix 4 parts of red pigment, we need to find the ratio of the red pigment to the base.
Let's set up a proportion:
1 part of red pigment / 8 parts of base = 4 parts of red pigment / x parts of base
Cross-multiplying, we get:
1 * x = 8 * 4
x = 32
Therefore, 32 parts of the base will be used when we mix 4 parts of the red pigment.
Hence, the correct answer is option D) 32.
1 part of red pigments is mixed with 8 parts of base.
To find:
How many parts of base will be used in the mixture by mixing 4 parts of red pigment?
Solution:
Let's assume that we have 1 part of red pigment and 8 parts of the base in the original mixture. This makes a total of 9 parts.
So, for every 9 parts of mixture, we have 1 part of red pigment and 8 parts of the base.
To find out how many parts of the base will be used when we mix 4 parts of red pigment, we need to find the ratio of the red pigment to the base.
Let's set up a proportion:
1 part of red pigment / 8 parts of base = 4 parts of red pigment / x parts of base
Cross-multiplying, we get:
1 * x = 8 * 4
x = 32
Therefore, 32 parts of the base will be used when we mix 4 parts of the red pigment.
Hence, the correct answer is option D) 32.
The teacher says to me very angrily, Why have you come? Have I not told you to never come again? - a)The teacher asks me very angrily why I had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
- b)The teacher asked me very angrily why I had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
- c)The teacher asks me very angrily why I have come and if she had not told me to never come again.
- d)The teacher asks me very angrily why you had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The teacher says to me very angrily, Why have you come? Have I not told you to never come again?
a)
The teacher asks me very angrily why I had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
b)
The teacher asked me very angrily why I had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
c)
The teacher asks me very angrily why I have come and if she had not told me to never come again.
d)
The teacher asks me very angrily why you had come and if she had not told me to never come again.
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Vivek Patel answered |
Reporting verb 'says to' changes to 'asks' as quoted words are question. Tense in reported speech will not change. Pronoun changes accordingly.
In option A tense changes. So, it is incorrect.
In option B tense of reporting verb changes. So, it is incorrect.
In option D pronoun doesn't change. So, it is incorrect
In option A tense changes. So, it is incorrect.
In option B tense of reporting verb changes. So, it is incorrect.
In option D pronoun doesn't change. So, it is incorrect
Here, option C is correct
There are 100 students in a hostel. Food provision for them is for 20 days. How long will these provisions last, if 25 more students join the group?- a)16
- b)12
- c)18
- d)20
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
There are 100 students in a hostel. Food provision for them is for 20 days. How long will these provisions last, if 25 more students join the group?
a)
16
b)
12
c)
18
d)
20
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Shilpa Choudhury answered |
Number of person = 100, Number of days = 20, = 100 * 20
Number of person = 125 (∵ 25 student join), let Number of days = x = 125 * X
So, 100 * 20 = 125 * X
or 2000 = 125x
or, 125x = 2000
Number of person = 125 (∵ 25 student join), let Number of days = x = 125 * X
So, 100 * 20 = 125 * X
or 2000 = 125x
or, 125x = 2000
∴ X = 2000/125 = 16
Therefore, that the last provisions will 16 dyas.
Therefore, that the last provisions will 16 dyas.
Kavita has said, I have gone go to the zoo. - a)Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo.
- b)Kavita have said that she has gone to the zoo.
- c)Kavita has told that she has gone to the zoo.
- d)Kavita has said that she have gone to the zoo.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Kavita has said, I have gone go to the zoo.
a)
Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo.
b)
Kavita have said that she has gone to the zoo.
c)
Kavita has told that she has gone to the zoo.
d)
Kavita has said that she have gone to the zoo.
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Sandeep Chaudhary answered |
Explanation:
The correct answer is option A: "Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo."
Let's break down the sentence and analyze each part:
Subject: Kavita
Verb: has said
The verb "said" indicates that Kavita expressed something. The past tense of "say" is "said."
Direct Quote: "I have gone to the zoo."
The direct quote states that Kavita has gone to the zoo. In the direct quote, the pronoun "I" is used, which refers to the speaker, Kavita. However, when reporting someone else's statement, we need to change the pronoun to match the subject of the reporting clause, which is Kavita. Therefore, "I" changes to "she" in the reported speech.
Now, let's analyze the options one by one:
a) Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo.
This option correctly uses the reporting clause "that she has gone," which is the correct way to report the direct quote. Additionally, it uses the correct subject pronoun "she" to match the subject of the reporting clause.
b) Kavita have said that she has gone to the zoo.
The verb "have" is incorrect because it does not agree with the subject "Kavita." The correct form for the subject "Kavita" is "has."
c) Kavita has told that she has gone to the zoo.
The word "told" is not the appropriate verb to use in this context. When reporting someone's words, we generally use "said" instead of "told."
d) Kavita has said that she have gone to the zoo.
Similar to option b, this option uses the incorrect verb form "have" instead of "has" to agree with the subject "Kavita."
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo."
The correct answer is option A: "Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo."
Let's break down the sentence and analyze each part:
Subject: Kavita
Verb: has said
The verb "said" indicates that Kavita expressed something. The past tense of "say" is "said."
Direct Quote: "I have gone to the zoo."
The direct quote states that Kavita has gone to the zoo. In the direct quote, the pronoun "I" is used, which refers to the speaker, Kavita. However, when reporting someone else's statement, we need to change the pronoun to match the subject of the reporting clause, which is Kavita. Therefore, "I" changes to "she" in the reported speech.
Now, let's analyze the options one by one:
a) Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo.
This option correctly uses the reporting clause "that she has gone," which is the correct way to report the direct quote. Additionally, it uses the correct subject pronoun "she" to match the subject of the reporting clause.
b) Kavita have said that she has gone to the zoo.
The verb "have" is incorrect because it does not agree with the subject "Kavita." The correct form for the subject "Kavita" is "has."
c) Kavita has told that she has gone to the zoo.
The word "told" is not the appropriate verb to use in this context. When reporting someone's words, we generally use "said" instead of "told."
d) Kavita has said that she have gone to the zoo.
Similar to option b, this option uses the incorrect verb form "have" instead of "has" to agree with the subject "Kavita."
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Kavita has said that she has gone to the zoo."
The little girl said to her mother, "Can you lend me your pen?"- a)The little girl asked her mother if she could lend her pen.
- b)The little girl told her mother if she could lend her pen.
- c)The little girl said to her mother if she can lend her pen.
- d)The little girl asked her mother if she lends her pen.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The little girl said to her mother, "Can you lend me your pen?"
a)
The little girl asked her mother if she could lend her pen.
b)
The little girl told her mother if she could lend her pen.
c)
The little girl said to her mother if she can lend her pen.
d)
The little girl asked her mother if she lends her pen.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
The correct transformation of the given sentence would be: "The little girl asked her mother if she could lend her pen." The reporting verb "asked" is used to indicate a question, and the conjunction "if" is used to introduce the indirect question.
I told him that he was not working hard.- a)
I said to him, "You are not working hard." - b)I told to him, "You are not working hard."
- c)I said, "You are not working hard."
- d)I said to him, "He is not working hard."
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I told him that he was not working hard.
a)
I said to him, "You are not working hard."
b)
I told to him, "You are not working hard."
c)
I said, "You are not working hard."
d)
I said to him, "He is not working hard."
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Prasad Majumdar answered |
When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark.
The boy said, "Who dare call you a thief?"- a)The boy enquired who dared call him a thief.
- b)The boy asked who called him a thief.
- c)The boy told that who dared call him a thief.
- d)The boy wondered who dared call a thief.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The boy said, "Who dare call you a thief?"
a)
The boy enquired who dared call him a thief.
b)
The boy asked who called him a thief.
c)
The boy told that who dared call him a thief.
d)
The boy wondered who dared call a thief.
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Avi Chakraborty answered |
The boy enquired who dared call him a thief.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an adjective?- a)Ralph
- b)below
- c)fifteen
- d)wait
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an adjective?
a)
Ralph
b)
below
c)
fifteen
d)
wait
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Niharika Kapoor answered |
Indirect Speech is :
Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a verb?- a)tastes
- b)late
- c)not
- d)slowly
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a verb?
a)
tastes
b)
late
c)
not
d)
slowly
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Nikhil Malik answered |
- a)tastes
Taste is the human sense that we use to experience the flavors of things we eat and drink. Taste is the flavor of something, and to taste something means to eat or drink a small amount of it.
Taste has many other senses as a verb and a noun.
"Please don't go away", she said.- a)She said to please her and not go away.
- b)She told me to go away.
- c)She begged me not to go away.
- d)She begged that I not go away.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
"Please don't go away", she said.
a)
She said to please her and not go away.
b)
She told me to go away.
c)
She begged me not to go away.
d)
She begged that I not go away.
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Ashwini Desai answered |
Explanation:
Context:
The speaker is asking someone not to leave, indicating a desire for them to stay.
Interpretation:
The statement "Please don't go away" implies a sense of urgency or importance attached to the person staying.
Explanation of Options:
Conclusion:
In this scenario, the speaker is expressing a desire for the other person to stay, as evidenced by the statement "Please don't go away." The accurate interpretation of this statement is reflected in option C, where the speaker is begging the other person not to leave.
Context:
The speaker is asking someone not to leave, indicating a desire for them to stay.
Interpretation:
The statement "Please don't go away" implies a sense of urgency or importance attached to the person staying.
Explanation of Options:
- Option A: This does not accurately represent the situation as the speaker is not requesting for the other person to please them but rather asking them not to leave.
- Option B: This directly contradicts the original statement as the speaker is asking the person not to go away.
- Option C: This is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the speaker's plea for the other person to stay.
- Option D: This is similar to option C but places more emphasis on the request being a plea rather than a simple statement.
Conclusion:
In this scenario, the speaker is expressing a desire for the other person to stay, as evidenced by the statement "Please don't go away." The accurate interpretation of this statement is reflected in option C, where the speaker is begging the other person not to leave.
That policeman is a friend of "mine".- a)Adjective
- b)Noun
- c)Pronoun
- d) Verb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
That policeman is a friend of "mine".
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Pronoun
d)
Verb
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Akash Sharma answered |
However, I can understand the sentiment of the sentence and interpret it as "That policeman is someone I know or have a positive relationship with."
In each of the sentences given below, a word is given in Quotes text. Identify the part of speech.Q. I was "distressed" to hear about his death.- a)Verb
- b)Adjective
- c)Adverb
- d)Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In each of the sentences given below, a word is given in Quotes text. Identify the part of speech.
Q. I was "distressed" to hear about his death.
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Adverb
d)
Noun
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Megha Mishra answered |
"Distressed" is 3rd form of verb
The threee forms of verb:-
Distress- Distressing- distressed
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