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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.
Make one's flesh creep

A) To confuse someone	B) To flatter someone
C) To abuse someone	D) To frighten someone

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To frighten someone

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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.
Barking up the wrong tree

A) Scolding the one who is innocent.	B) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
C) Looking in the wrong place.	D) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Looking in the wrong place.

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

Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

A) Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists.	B) There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C) Small islands are believed to sink by scientists.	D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.	B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.	D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Stymie

A) Explicate	B) Abet
C) Impede	D) Aid

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Impede

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

Combustibles – flammable

A) Allative	B) Conflagrant
C) Agglomerative	D) Calmative

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conflagrant

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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 drop in the ocean

A) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy person.	B) To lose someone in a huge crowd.
C) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn person.	D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

I will conquer it.

A) It would conquer me.	B) It will be conquered by me.
C) Conquered it will be by me.	D) It will be conquer by me

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