Question
The professor's erudite lectures on astrophysics were a
challenge for even the most advanced students in the class. Directions: In the following question, a sentence with one word highlighted followed by five options suggesting its meaning have been given. Choose the option that correctly indicates the meaning of the highlighted word.Solution
The word "erudite" means having or showing extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study. Therefore, option D, which means scholarly or knowledgeable, is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as "erudite" means the opposite of lacking knowledge or intelligence. Option B is incorrect as "erudite" does not imply being curious or inquisitive. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that "erudite" means complex or intricate, which is not necessarily true. Option E is incorrect as "erudite" has nothing to do with being disorganized or confused.
Change the following sentence to Indirect Speech.
The passenger asked the ticket collector, "Is this train running late?"
Select the correct indirect/direct speech for the given sentence.Â
Sikha said to me, “ I could solve your question.”
Major Chaudhry said to the aspirants, “Does everyone understand English?”
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Â
Why did the editor give such a rude comment?
Select the most appropriate indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
Laila said to Majnu, “do not try to play with me .”
Select the option which correctly converts the given sentence into direct speech.
The beggar entreated the lady to let him stay there for a while...
I am sure she will like you.
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
“I have joined computer classes” Rudra said.
She said to her friend, "What can I do to help you?"
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
Lokesh said, “I am very busy this week”.
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