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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The prisoners broke out of jail when the guards weren’t looking

A) Raised B) Surrenderd
C) Escaped D) Perpetuated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Escaped

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A forcible escape from a prison is called a breakout. The correct answer is option 3. Perpetuate means to preserve or continue. Hence option 3 is the correct response.

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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 a coherent paragraph.

 

I was able to sense

 

A-a mildly supercilious tone, despite his

B-was unnerving

C-warmth and friendliness, and it

 

A) ABC B) CBA
C) ACB D) CAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ACB

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In accordance to the 18th Mercer Quality of Life study, which city in the World holds the first position as the best city to live in?

A) Zurich B) Vienna
C) Sydney D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vienna

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Expectant mothers are more ____________ to lung damage due to smoking.

A) vulnerable B) disposed
C) sensitive D) affected
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) vulnerable

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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.

The students have dedicated an issue of magazine to him.

A) An issue of magazine had been dedicated to him by the students. B) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.
C) An issue of magazine have been dedicated to him by the students. D) An issue of magazine is dedicated to him by the students.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.

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In a majority of flowering plants, out of the four megaspores, what is the ratio of functional and degenerate megaspores?

A) 2:2 B) 1:3
C) 3:1 D) 4:0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1:3

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The elements known as primary nutrients for plants

A) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium B) Nitrogen, Oxygen and Silicon
C) Potassium, Boron and Nitrogen D) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Alluminium B) Cemetery
C) Recommend D) Satellite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alluminium

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