IIFT 2017 Question Paper

The underlined portion contains a verb. Therefore, the underlined portion is a clause. The clause describes the action (the act of asking). Therefore, the underlined portion acts as an adverb. Therefore, the underlined portion is an adverb clause and hence, option D is the right answer. 

The underlined portion does not have any verb. Therefore, the underlined portion is a phrase. The underlined portion acts as the object of the sentence. Therefore, the underlined portion is a noun phrase. 

The underlined portion does not have a verb. Therefore, the underlined portion is a phrase. The phrase describes the virtue. The virtue is a noun. Therefore, the underlined portion acts as an adjective and hence, option A is the right answer.

Here, Turan and Iran are two cities which have been labelled as the land of darkness and the land of light. Hence, we would have commas after stories, the cities in question and the labels.

Remember that all additional information in the sentence has to be within commas - in this case 'written in most passionate terms', 'wherein she laments the misfortune of a gentleman', 'her lover' and 'who was wounded in a duel'

The additional information in the sentence would, of course, feature with commas - 'who afterward became a distinguished statesman and philosopher'. 'Franklin', as the name, would feature within commas. More information is given about the brother too, so there would be a comma after 'brother' as well.

Alternate: A comma is placed after "boy" to separate the introductory phrase.

"Franklin" is set off by commas because the phrase "who afterward became a distinguished statesman and philosopher" is non-essential (extra information).

A comma is placed after "philosopher" to close the non-essential clause.

A comma before "who published a paper in Boston" because it's a non-restrictive clause (additional information about his brother).

'ation' is a suffix used to describe a process. 
Eg) Participation
'Trans' is a prefix which means across. 
Eg) Trans-boundary railway 
'ship' is a suffix used to indicate the position held.
Eg) Ownership
'Ambi' is a prefix which means both
Eg) Ambidextrous
'ose' is a suffix which means full of.
Eg) Verbose
Therefore, option A is the right answer.

Fret and disquietude are synonyms meaning restless. Similarly, inspirit and confidence mean encouraging circumstances.

A coffer is a place where valuables are kept safely, just as a sanctuary provides refuge from danger. 

Something apocryphal cannot be corroborated or substantiated. 

Similarly, something 'esoteric', meaning something which is likely to be understood or enjoyed by only few people with a special knowledge or interest, lacks commonality.