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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing an outfit like that – it's like something my grandmother would also not wear!

A) Though the outfit is classy, the speaker does not prefer wearing it. B) The speaker finds wearing the dress very shameful as people would disapprove of it.
C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit. D) Wearing the particular outfit wouldn’t be a great deal as it will not kill her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit.

Explanation:

If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them.

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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.

 

Conceited

 

A) Factual B) Shy
C) Circular D) Proud
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proud

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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.

 

You need to water the plants daily.

A) You need to daily be watering the plants. B) The plants need to be watered daily by you.
C) You water the plants, as it is their daily need. D) Daily watering of the plants is need by you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The plants need to be watered daily by you.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form acoherent paragraph.

 

After dinner, my

 

A-the kitchen and offered to show

B-me what a dishwasher was

C-hostess followed me into

 

A) BCA B) BAC
C) ACB D) CAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CAB

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Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.
Issue of money, in the form of banknotes and current accounts subject to cheque or payment at the customer's order. These claims on banks can act as money because they are negotiable and/or repayable on demand, and hence valued at par and effectively transferable by mere delivery in the case of banknotes, or by drawing a cheque that the payee may bank or cash. Banks act as both collection and paying agents for customers, participating in interbank clearing and settlement systems to collect, present, be presented with, and pay payment instruments. This enables banks to economize on reserves held for settlement of payments, since inward and outward payments offset each other. It also enables ____________.

A) The offsetting of payment flows between geographical areas, increasing the cost of settlement between them. B) The offsetting of payment flows between geographical areas, reducing the cost of settlement between them.
C) The offsetting of payment flows only in urban areas, reducing the cost of settlement between them. D) The offsetting of payment flows only in rural areas, increasing the cost of settlement between them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The offsetting of payment flows between geographical areas, reducing the cost of settlement between them.

Explanation:

The passage is based on economic development of the bank. It says that the economic growth of the bank in terms of the money is based on the cost of settlement. If this cost is reduced amongst the countries then the flow of payment will be maintained or vice versa. It is nowhere mentioned in the passage about rural or urban areas so we will take a general context. Hence option B is the correct option.

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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.

Add fuel to the fire

A) Go from one bad situation to another B) A cause becomes stronger when more people join
C) The flame will extinguish if it runs out of oil D) Cause a situation to become worse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cause a situation to become worse

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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.

 

George Orwell wrote 1984.

 

A) 1984 is wrote by George Orwell. B) 1984 was wrote by George Orwell.
C) 1984 was written by George Orwell. D) 1984 written by George Orwell.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1984 was written by George Orwell.

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

 

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

 

A) Ardent B) Fervent
C) Apathetic D) Melancholic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Apathetic

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