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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 


The last straw

 

A) A warrior saves his best arrow for the last   B) A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.    
C) The student who usually comes last in the class.     D) The lowest ranking official who gets the blame for any error.    
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.    

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

Ramesh is far arrogant(A)/to learn the error(B)/of his ways.(C)/No error(D).

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

India is a country that loves decentralisation and it covers almost every ________________. I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny. For example, look _______________ our police stations. We ____________________ a Hobbesian sovereign ruling over us. In political ___________________, one has what is called the concept of sovereignty which is discussed in Hobbesian terms.

 

For example, look _______________ our police stations

 

A) into B) upon
C) at D) towards
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) at

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality.

A) ominous B) grim
C) dire D) haunting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ominous

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

To take the cake

A) To have something unexpectedly good to eat B) To get a lovely gift
C) To grab the prize before others D) To to be especially good; outstanding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To to be especially good; outstanding

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

I won't be able to come to the party, as I have certain _______________ to meet.

A) promises B) commitments
C) assurances D) tasks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) commitments

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

At the micro level, the dialectical process of development in India (has now heading) towards another direction.

A) had now heading B) now heading
C) is now heading D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) is now heading

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


Technical skill ____________ to the ability and knowledge to use the pedagogy, tools and techniques involved in the teaching and research of a specific subject. Ability in programming or software designing and operating a computer is, ___________ instance, a technical skill. There are two things a teacher should understand __________ transformational technical skills. In the first place, he must know __________ skill and what level of skill should be applied on a particular student. He should be ____________ enough with their potential to ask discerning questions. Secondly, a teacher must understand the role of each event organised and the transformational skill applied, and the inter-relationships between the events and skills.

 

He should be ____________ enough with their

A) familiar B) familiarly
C) familiarness D) familiarity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) familiar

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