DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECHWhen we speak to the other person it often happens that we start talking about the third person that this girl or that boy said this and that to someone. when this type of conversation arrives we may either speak those words exactly as said by the person or we may change the sentence without changing its meaning and report it. DIRECT SPEECH: In our speech, when we speak to the other person directly...
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SYNONYMS Synonym is a word or phrase that have exactly or almost the same meaning as another word or phrase or two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.For example, the synonyms for word "All" is "total" or "whole" or "gross".In above example, the words in quotation marks can be interchangeably used relative to a context.These words simply convey a meaning...
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PrepositionWe have explained the definition of preposition, two kinds of preposition, and some important examples of preposition in the previous parts of preposition quiz. Select the correct prepositionSelect the correct preposition Part-IISelect the correct preposition Part-III In this part, we will explain some other important and useful prepositions in which we often make errors.In this quiz, we will cover By, With;...
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Preposition Part-III Preposition tells you about the position of person or thing occupied in relation to the other.It is pre (before) because it is put before the noun or noun equivalent which is its object. The lion sprang upon the cow.Upon in the above sentence is the preposition. It shows the relation of the lion to the cow. Note : Generally, a preposition is used before a noun or pronoun, but there are some circumstances in...
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ANALOGIESThe problems given in the following questions deal with the subject of analogies which draws comparison in order to demonstrate a similarity in some respect. Analogies, in other words, means partial likeness or agreementDirections : Each of the problems carries two analogies in the form of A is to B as C is to D. A is related to B in the same way as C is related to D. The places of A, B, C and D (in the sentences) are occupied by four different words...
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ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICEActive Voice : Active voice emphasises on the subject of the sentence where the subject acts.Example:Charlie washes the clothes.In the above example, the subject Charlie acts.Passive Voice : Passive voice emphasises on the object of the sentence or the work done.Example:The clothes are washed by Charlie.In the above example, the emphasize is on the object clothes. RULES FOR CONVERTING ACTIVE VOICE INTO PASSIVE VOICE...
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ANALOGIESThe problems presented in the following questions deal with the subject of analogies which as a word means partial likeness or agreement. Analogies can also be defined as the comparison between two entities to demonstrate the similarities between them. Directions : Each of the problems carries two analogies in the form of A is to B as C is to D. A is related to B in the same way as C is related to D. The places of A, B, C and D (in the sentences) are occupied by four...
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COMPREHENSION PART-IIIA few guidlines : Read the given passage hurriedly (keeping in mind that you have a very limited time at your disposal) to find out the subject matter. Read the questions carefully. Read the passage again keeping in mind the questions that you have to answer. Mark the most appropriate choice. PASSAGEIt is not luck but labour that makes men. Luck, says an American writer, is ever waiting for something to turn up; labour with keen eyes and strong...
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Correct Use of Noun and VerbsFor the deep understanding of Noun and Verb, candidate should go through the quizzes Choose The Correct Form of Noun, Select the Right Verb-I, II, III, IV first. Guidlines : Select the right noun forms and verb forms of the words given in the bracket following the sentences.All the best for the Quiz!
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ONE-WORD SUBSTITUTION PART-IIOne-word substitution is to replace a "group of words" that describe something with a "single word". Know number of interesting single word substitutes in the following quiz.Guidlines :In each question, there is given a phrase for which you have to select the correct single word from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that describes the given phrase most appropriately. All the best for the Quiz!
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SYNONYMS Synonym is a word or phrase that have exactly or almost the same meaning as another word or phrase. For example, the synonyms for word "Beauty" are "elegance", "grace", "charm" or "attractiveness". SYNONYMS IN CONTEXTGuidelines : In the given quiz, the candidate is required to spot synonyms. Here, the word for which candidate is required to find synonym; has been used in...
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ANTONYMS Antonym is a word that contains exact opposite meaning of another word. There are several words which can be converted into their antonyms by simply adding the prefixes "un", "in" or "non". For example, the antonym "unlike" of "like", "nonveg" of "veg". Guidlines: In the following quiz, there are sentences given and each senetence...
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ONE-WORD SUBSTITUTION What is one-word substitution?One-word substitution means to replace a "group of words" that describe something with a "single word". What is the advantage of using one-word substitution?Learning a single word instead of using group of words for describing something enhances your vocabulary and one can write more in shorter space by using single word for number of phrases and sentences which...
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