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Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 1
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. He neither (drinks wine and whiskey).

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 1

Options 1 and 3 are grammatically incorrect to use, and therefore, eliminated. Options 2 and 4 are grammatically correct but important point to note here is that "either is always paired with or" and "neither is always paired with nor". Hence, option 4 is correct.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 2
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The Finance Minister presented data on the large sums of money (deposit into) some bank accounts, causing problems in the economy.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 2

The correct option is Option 1, i.e., ‘deposited into’.
The correct tense of the bracketed phrase has to be used for the sentence to make proper sense. Therefore, ‘deposit into’ has to be replaced by ‘deposited into’, making Option 1 the correct choice

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Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 3
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Q. The manager thought that there had been enough discussion on the matter and told his subordinates to (get up to) work.

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The correct option is Option 2, i.e., ‘get down to’.
The sentence talks about a manager telling his subordinates that enough discussion was done and it was time to work. The phrasal verb ‘get down to’ means ‘to get serious about something’. Hence, the correct option is Option 2.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 4
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. (In addition of) the assistance from the renters, the money finally gave her an income of her own, and the token independence that went with it.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 4

The correct phrase is 'in addition to'. The phrase is used to bring together two or more things.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 5
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. Nichols (set of) for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 5

The correct phrase is 'set off'. The phrase is used to indicate the start of a journey.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 6
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The reality show is being renewed because of its ability to attract a (considerate) amount of public attention.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 6

The correct word would be 'considerable'. The word 'considerable' means 'of a decent size or to a great extent'.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 7
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The committee was set up (on the wake of) the inquiry.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 7

The correct phrase is 'in the wake of'. The phrase,'in the wake of' means 'following something especially as a consequence'.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 8
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. It is required by law (to shoot down) banks which are chronically short of capital.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 8

The correct phrase would be 'to shut down'. 'Shut down' is a phrasal verb which means the closure of a system (/factory/business etc.) usually due to a fault or for maintenance. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 9
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below.

Q. The chief guest (is schooled to arrive) on time.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 9

The sentence seems to state that the chief guest of a certain function is expected to be on time for the event. Thus, the correct improvement to the phrase in brackets is "supposed", that means to expect someone at a particular time. 
Option 1 is thus correct.
Please note:
Option 3 would have been correct if the word 'schedule' would have been written as 'scheduled to arrive'. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 10
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below.

Q. I requested the teacher (to go out) early.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 10

The student requested the teacher to allow him to leave the class early. Thus, Option 1 depicts the correct answer as no other alternative makes correct grammatical sense.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 11
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence is given which/a part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
He pleased the directors and his completed his report in good time.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 11

The correct answer is option no. B

The sentence is in the simple past tense. It is used to show another completed past action It emphasises that the action is finished

Here the sentence is showing two events. So completion of report must have taken first and then directors would have got pleased.

He completed his project in good time (1st event),& this pleased the directors (2nd event). Since he completed his project in good time, his directors get pleased.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 12
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In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
The world is being faced with a crisis
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 12

The correct answer is option D

The sentence seems to imply a general statement that world is facing a crisis.

The given sentence is in the past continuous tense (in passive form).

Here we want to say the current happening.

Present continuous tense -It is used to show an action happening at the time of speaking.

It is also used to denote temporary action not necessary happening at the moment of speaking.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 13
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In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
She could not help but laugh.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 13

The given sentence is correct.

Here the sentence implies that she couldn't help but can't resist herself from laughing.

The 1st option but laughing:

Is incorrect here.in the given sentence,`help' is used as a noun so we have to use same form of the verb after but.

2nd Option:

Laughter - though it is a noun, meaning is different. It means the sound of laughing.

3rd option laughing:

It is the present participle of `laugh'

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 14
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In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
We met yesterday, haven’t we?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 14

The correct answer is option A.

The given question is of question tag.

The sentence is in simple past tense .

While making the question tag of simple past tense,we use auxiliary verb `did'.

As the given sentence is in negative form, questions l tag will be positive.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 15
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In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case
no improvement is needed, your answer is No improvement.
If I will get an opportunity, I shall attend the seminar.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 15

The correct answer is option A

The above sentence is showing probable or likely conditions.

So order of the sentence will be

Simple present tense , modal auxiliary verb.

              |                                        | 

1st part of sentence.     2nd part of sentence

The correct sentence will be

If I get an opportunity,I shall attend the seminar.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 16
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Directions: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at a, b and c which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is d.
You shall have attended if the court had instructed you to do so.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 16

The correct answer is option number A

This type of sentences are called as `Impossible conditionals'.In this type of sentences, condition suggested by `If clause' can't be fulfilled because they refer to the past.Therefore, this kind of sentences are called `Impossible conditionals'

The given construction should be

Would /could/might have + V3 .....if past perfect.

Would is used to express past habit, to express wishes.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 17
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence is given which/a part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
The courtiers used to tell the King how efficient an administrator he was all day long.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 17

The correct sentence is option no. C.

All day long is use as an adverb of time. Here it tells how long any action happened.

It modifies adjective `Efficient'.So the proper position of all day long should be before the word `efficient'.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 18
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Directions: In the following questions a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at a, b and c which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is d.
You are asked to copy this letter word by word.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 18

Word for word - in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 19
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Choose the grammatically correct way of phrasing the sentence given in the question. Choose option E if no change is needed.
No sooner had the dividend been declared, the notices were sent out.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 19

hardly (Adv.): used for saying that something has just begun, happened etc.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 20
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Directions: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at a, b and c which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is d.
We were with daggers drawn despite attempts to understand each other;
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 20

The correct answer is option number C

At draggers drawn: It is a Phrase which means to be bitterly hostile towards each other, on bad terms, at odds, at war.

So usage of `on, in, with ' will be wrong.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 21
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it
After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. The latest digital ledger for storing data for various purposes according to the passage is _________.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 21

The blockchain technology is the latest digital way of storing data of various forms in an organized format as per the passage.
Thus, option 3 is the factually correct answer. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 22
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.

The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.

Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. JioCoin is the proposed name of what belonging to the Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 22

Reliance Jio is planning to join the cryptocurrency business under the proposed name of JioCoin.
Thus clearly, option 1 is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 23
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.

The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.

Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Blockchain is useful in the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) in which of the following ways?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 23

It has been clearly pointed out in the passage that security is beefed up by implementing bockchain in IoT transactions. Blockchain protects IoT data from getting tampered.
Option 2 is the only option that talks about data security, hence it is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 24
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Why was Reliance Jio so successful in the market? 
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 24

Jio had brought competitive tariff plans for cell phone users that were highly affordable. This was the main reason for its success according to the passage.
Hence option 3 is the factually correct option.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 25
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Why has the Indian government not legalized cryptocurrencies according to the passage?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 25

The passage informs the readers that the government believes cryptocurrencies are not backed by physical assets. As such, there is a chance that money can be illegally transferred to multiple locations. Hence, it has not been legalized.
Option 4 is the only option that highlights this point and is thus the correct answer.

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