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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.

A) see his tricks. B) see into his tricks.
C) see over his tricks. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.

 

A wet blanket

A) A safety net of precaution from fires. B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
C) An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep. D) A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your proposal."

A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal. B) My friend says to me that he thinks that she will not accept my proposal.
C) My friend told me that he thinks that she will not be accepting my proposal. D) My friend told me that that he thought she would not be accepting my proposal.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

PANACEA

A) PRAISE B) CURE­-ALL
C) POISON D) AMBROSIA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CURE­-ALL

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Courteousness and refinement of manner.

A) plaudit B) adulation
C) urbanity D) profanity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) urbanity

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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'.

 

To the whale, its(A)/tail is the sole(B)/mean of propulsion.(C)/No error(D)

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

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Forewarned is forearmed.

A) For warned is forearmed. B) Before warned is forearmed.
C) Forewarned is for armed. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.
He could excel in his board exams only after _____ very hard.

A) continuing B) functioning
C) learning D) toiling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) toiling

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