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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.

 

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

 

A) It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs.   B) The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.  
C) Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission.   D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  

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 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

At one time, the lock industry here flourished and locks (was exported) on a major scale.

 

A) is exported   B) were export  
C) were exported   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) were exported  

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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.

 

It is necessary, then, to keep our ____________ acts under some surveillance of attention, to pass them in review for inspection every now and _________, that we may discover possible modifications which will make them more serviceable. We need to be __________, constantly to find out better ways of doing things. Habit takes care of our standing, walking, sitting; but how many of us could _________ improve his poise and carriage if he would? Our speech has become largely automatic, but no doubt all of us might remove _____________ of enunciation, pronunciation or stress from our speaking.

 

to keep our ____________ acts under some surveillance

 

A) habitual   B) habit
C) habitually D) habits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) habitual  

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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 server with ______ I was talking is my good friend.

 

A) who   B) her  
C) whom   D) which
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) whom  

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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.

 

Society and individuals will evolve __________ changing times. Technology will continue to play an increasingly ____________ role in our lives in the years to come. Passing the blame on to technology is the easiest thing to do, but how we _____________ to use technology is an individual decision. In an attempt to be connected with the world _______ large, are we getting disconnected with the people who mean the most to us? This is a question worth pondering _________.

 

This is a question worth pondering _________.

 

A) onto   B) above  
C) over D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) over

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Carouse

 

A) Quaff   B) Grieve  
C) Overlook   D) Ignore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quaff  

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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.

 

Let us examine the facts in the case more ____________. First of all, language is no more ____________ a medium; it is like air to the creatures of the land or water to fishes. If it is perfectly clear and pure, we do not notice it any more than we notice pure air when the sun is shining ________ a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass __________ a hot day. Unless the sun is shining, there is no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is __________ refreshment.

 

there is __________ refreshment.

 

A) not   B) no  
C) none   D) never
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) no  

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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.

 

A paragraph ______ number of sentences grouped together.

 

A) could be a   B) was a
C) would be D) is a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) is a

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