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In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

He works hard by day and sleeps soundly at night with  _________ clear conscience.

• a

• an

• the

• the

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The lights went out while we _____________ the examination.

• were taken

• are taken

• were taking

• were taking

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The exact reasons for their disagreement ____________ yet to be made public.

• are

• is

• had

• had

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The firm has been dealing ___________ luxury goods for more than two decades.

• in

• with

• out

• out

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

She ___________ in Delhi for two years but has not seen the India Gate.

• is lived

• had lived

• has been living

• has been living

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

VAGUE

• accurate

• sharp

• precise

• precise

• disagreement

• melody

• confusion

• confusion

• half-heartedly

• timidly

• unintentionally

• unintentionally

• innocent

• ignorant

• irreverent

• irreverent

• sorry

• bold

• timid

• timid