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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.

Most __________________ of all to the rambler on avian lore intent is the fact that there are many species and genera that are peculiar to the West, and ______________ new to him, keeping him constantly on the 'qui vive'. _____________ Colorado you will look in vain for the common blue jay, so abundant in all parts of the East; but you will be more _______________ compensated by the presence of seven other species _____________ the jay household.


but you will be more _______________ compensated

A) then B) that
C) than D) this
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) than

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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'.

We are pleased that(A)/our daughter is married with(B)/such a nice man.(C)/No error(D)

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

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Several days passed before (A) / Jeff worked over enough (B) / courage to return to the house. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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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.

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

A) pleasant B) severe
C) mean D) nasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) pleasant

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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.

 

My office is within a stone's throw from the university.

A) in a stone's throw B) within a stone throw
C) at a stone's throw D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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The award which, the famous writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who passed away recently, did not win

A) Sahity Akademi Award B) Jnanpith Award
C) Magsaysay Award D) Padam Vibhushan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padam Vibhushan

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

and ideas _______ in harmony with your special

 

A) do not B) no
C) neither D) not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not

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

 

to expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly

 

A) to irrupt B) to puke
C) to spew D) to spritz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to spew

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