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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the given options. This old house is infected _______ rats.

According to the passage, we the Homo sapiens are different from the beasts because: (A) We have strong sense of smell and sight unlike some of the predatory animals (B) We were able to develop our brains and our social instinct over the past millions of years unlike the other animals (C) we did not evolve like other animals did (D) we only use computers for our information and knowledge today Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) (A) (2) (B) (3) (C) (4) (D)

Literacy primarily shows: (1) Writing ability and fluency (2) Number of people with high standards (3) Number of people with access to education (4) Skill in Numeracy and Math

The author implies that if the eternal values and ideals are not regained, then ______ (Select the right option)

Scientists concentrated on studying probability of life on Mars because A. of its closeness to earth B. it was small in size C. it had forests of prehistoric animals D. it was similar to earth in many ways Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

On a Sunday afternoon, what did Allie decide to do? select the correct option A. Crawl towards the dirty old garage B. Paint the brick firepit white C. Sing a song D. Write a letter to the President Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List - I with List - II. | List - I | List - II | |----------|-----------| | (A) Literacy rate measures | (I) education and skills of the citizens | | (B) Standards to measure literacy rate | (II) vary from country to country | | (C) Illiteracy in many countries | (III) is equated with no schooling | | (D) To catch up with progressive world | (IV) India has to develop more educational programs for her rural population | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Select the suggestions which the writers accepted to be in control of stress : (A) Making friends with the local medicine shop owner (B) Getting up 10 minutes earlier (C) Meeting less number of relatives and friends (D) Following a healthier routine Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

What does the author consider to be an exaggeration?

According to the passage, which one of the following options did not contribute to make Winnie's visits complicated: (1) Winnie was barred from taking a car or train (2) Winnie had to take expensive flights (3) Winnie had to carry outdated magazines with her (4) Winnie had to sign various documents

From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression: "All the world is a stage"

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. who were standing around him B. history says that Socretes C. as he was drinking D. continued to talk to his friends E. the cup of Hemlock Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Expression in List I with its Figure of Speech in List II | List I (Expression) | List II (Figure of Speech) | | --- | --- | | A. He is cunningly simple | I. Exclamation | | B. Who is here so vile that will not love his country | II. Oxymoron | | C. What a piece of work is man | III. Personification | | D. Laughter holding both her sides | IV. Interrogation | Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

The word 'elements' most nearly means:

Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence. A. are the qualities that B. we interview applicants C. we look for when D. honesty integrity and intelligence Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options choose the one which is correct according to the passage.

Select the Figure of Speech in the following sentence from options given below: He passed a sleepless night.

People usually see the world...:

Which of the following is not an appropriate subscription for a formal letter?

Identify the correct conversion of the following sentence in Direct Speech into Indirect Speech: She said to me, "What are you doing?"

Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful paragraph. A. It drove the ship ashore. B. It remained there for several days. C. The wind was strong. D. The ship ran on to the sand. E. The ship was not seen thereafter. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The two protagonists of the story are ______ (Select the correct option)

Which of the following is not included in a formal letter?

Choose the correct option : The mighty Himalayas are like a wall . . . . . . (A) Simile (B) Metaphor (C) Paradox (D) Personification Choose the correct answer from the options given below :