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Direct and Indirect speech, practice set 1, For CDS, NDA, IAF, NAVY Exam Directions: A sentence has been given in direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form. Answers : See the bottom of the post 46. He said to me, “Do not run after money and then you will see money running after you.” (a) He told to me that I did not run after money and then I would see money running me. (b) He advised me not to run after money and then I would see money running after me. (c) He warned me not to run after money and then I will see money running after me. (d) He warned me not to run after money and then money would run after me. 47. He said to me, “Do you know English?” (a) He asked me if I did know English. (b) He asked me if I knew English. (c) he asked me that if I know English. (d) He asked me if I know English. 48. My father said to me, “Bravo! You have done well.” (a) My father applauded me saying that...

  Direct and Indirect speech Directions: A sentence has been given in direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form. Answers : See the bottom of the post 1. “Call the first witness”, said the Judge. (a) The judge commanded to call the first witness. (b) The judge commanded them to call the first witness. (c) The judge commanded that the first witness be called. (d) The judge commanded the first witness to be called. 2. The queen said to her son, “You must go to the forest and remain there till your father calls you back.” (a) The queen ordered her son to go to the forest and remain there till his father calls him back. (b) The queen told her son that he must go to the forest and remain there till his father called him back. (c) The queen told his son that you must go to the forest and remain there till your father called you back. (d) The queen told her son to go to the forest and remained...

  Idioms and Phrases practice set 2, Pdf Download  Answers : See the bottom of the post 61. You have to be tactful in handling the sensitive matters rather than putting the cart before the horse. (A) treating these indifferently (B) behaving thoughtlessly (C) dealing with these in haste (D) tackling things in the wrong way 62. The boys cried with one voice that the examination should be postponed. (A) unanimously (B) vehemently (C) loudly (D) strongly 63. The scheme appears worthless at the first blush. (A) first attempt  (B) first sight (C) first step (D) first phase 64. His pronunciation was so bad and his voice so low that the speech he made was all Greek to me. (A) strange (B) incomprehensible (C) inaudible (D) uninteresting 65. He looked blank when he was informed about his dismissal. (A) was without any emotion (B) was puzzled and surprised (C) was uninterested (D) was unhappy 66. That fellow trumped up a story (A) translated (B) sang with the music of a trumpet...

  Idioms and Phrases Answers & Download Directions : In questions 1 to 60, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet Answers & Download : See the bottom of the post 1. To strain every nerve (A) to make utmost efforts (B) to feel weak and tired (C) to be a diligent worker (D) to be methodical in work 2. To flog a dead horse (A) to whip a dead horse (B) attempt to do the impossible (C) waste one’s efforts (D) to take advantage of a weakness 3. To show a clean pair of heels (A) to hide (B) to escape (C) to pursue (D) to follow 4. To die in harness (A) premeditated murder (B) dying young in an accident (C) to die while in service (D) to be taken by surprise 5. To feather one’s nest (A) to make a residential house (B) something that lasts for a short time (C) to profit in a dishonest way (D) none of the above 6. To doctor the accounts ...

 Active and Passive voice for NDA, CDS, IAF, NAVY Exams Directions: A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. Answers : See the bottom of post 121. Our task had been completed before sunset. (a) We completed our task before sunset. (b) We have completed our task before sunset. (c) We complete our task before sunset. (d) We had completed our task before sunset. 122. The boy laughed at the beggar. (a) The beggar was laughed by the boy. (b) The beggar was being laughed by the boy. (c) The beggar was being laughed at by the boy. (d) The beggar was laughed at by the boy. 123. The government has launched a massive tribal welfare programme in Jharkhand. (a) A massive tribal welfare programme is launched by the government in Jharkhand. (b) A massive tribal welfare programme has been launched by the government in Jharkhand. (c) Jharkhand government has launch...

 Active and Passive voice Practice Set 3 Answers : See the bottom of post 101. I have bought a new car. (a) A new car was bought by me. (b) A new car is brought by me. (c) A new car has been bought by me. (d) A new car had been bought by me. 102. Teachers might have given their students some concessions. (a) Their students might have given some concessions to their teachers. (b) Their students might be given some concessions by their teachers. (c) Their students might be giving some concessions to their teachers. (d) Students might have been given some concessions by their teachers. 103. You should not offer meat to vegetarians. (a) Vegetarians should not be offered meat. (b) Meat should be offered to non-vegetarians. (c) Vegetarians should not offer meat. (d) You should offer no meat to non-vegetarians. 104. You must write off all those bad debts. (a) You must be written off by all those bad debts. (b) All those bad debts must be written off by you. (c) Write off all those bad deb...