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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

we should tear each ____________ eyes out.

 

 

A) others B) other’s
C) other D) otherwise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) other’s

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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.

 

Rags to riches

 

 

A) It takes a lot of hard work to earn wealth B) To con someone and become rich by taking away their wealth
C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth D) Earn wealth or reputation by unfair means
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth

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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.

 

The English language is ___________ complex in character that it can scarcely be learned by rule, and can __________ be mastered by the study of such idioms andphrases as are provided in this book; but just as care must be taken to place every accent or stress _________ the proper syllable in the ______________ of every word itcontains, so must the stress or emphasis be placed on the proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

The English language is ___________ complex in character

 

A) as B) to
C) at D) so
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) so

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

 

Obsession for wine

 

A) Ethnomania B) Oenomania
C) Egomania D) Idolomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oenomania

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: We may see alcohol and tobacco advertisements everywhere, on television, in newspaper, on street ads card etc.
Q: But we know the truth is alcohol and cigarette are harmful for people’s health and sometimes it may bring bad effects to self-impression.
R: Alcohol ads usually create several feints to tell people that alcohol is good for people and induce people to drink.
S: On the other hand, the malign influence of advertisements shows smoking as something "cool".

 

A) PRSQ B) PSQR
C) QRSP D) RSPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PRSQ

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Which glass is used to make spectacles?

A) Crook's glass B) Potash glass
C) Jena glass D) Soda glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Crook's glass

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What is Kalaripayattu?

A) The boat race of Kerala B) The bullfight that takes place in Kerala
C) The game originated in Kerala using weapons D) The games conducted in Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The game originated in Kerala using weapons

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In terms of size, Mars ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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