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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 shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

A) to clam B)  to strike
C) to shutter D) to slam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to slam

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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.

 

The employee had become _______________ to both the manager's praise as well as reprimand.

A) hardened B) indifferent
C) hostile D) immune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indifferent

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

Rebate

A) Deduction B) Bonus
C) Increase D) Remission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Increase

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Will you lend me few rupees for the taxi fare?

A) lend me any rupees B) lend me a few rupees
C) borrow a few rupees D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) lend me a few rupees

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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 make amends

A) To make new friends B) To feel guilty for something you have not done
C) To compensate D) To make flimsy excuses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To compensate

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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 thorn in the flesh

A) A minor discomfort which is easily ignored. B) To fight despite being injured.
C) A source of continual annoyance or trouble. D) A person within close family whom you secretly hate.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A source of continual annoyance or trouble.

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

Canonical

A) Approved B) Official
C) Sanctioned D) Unorthodox
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Unorthodox

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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.

 

She said, "I will be making the dinner now, so tell me what you wish to eat?"

A) She said that she would be making the dinner then so we should tell her that we wished to eat. B) She said that she would be making the dinner then so we should tell her what we wished to eat.
C) She said that she would be making the dinner now so we should tell her what we wished to eat. D) She said that she would be making the dinner now so we should tell her that we wished to eat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) She said that she would be making the dinner then so we should tell her what we wished to eat.

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