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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.

flea market

A) a market for semi-precious stones and jewellery B) a market where stolen goods are sold
C) a street market selling second-hand goods D) a small but crowded and noisy place
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a street market selling second-hand goods

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The government cannot realize good price from certain assets but their disposal will helped in stop the drain.
i. Help in stoppage in the drain
ii. Help stop the drain
iii. Be helping in draining

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
The correct form of verb to be used after 'will' is 'help.' Verbs are not needed in infinitive or participle form here since the effect of the disposal of assets will be seen in the future. So option B is the correct answer.

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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.

 

A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister.

A) The Prime Minister invited a hundred people after screening them to dinner. B) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully screened people to have dinner with him.
C) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner. D) The Prime Minister invited to dinner a hundred persons who were carefully screened.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner.

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

To Astound

A) To Bewilder B) To Tranquil
C) To Placid D) To Serene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To Bewilder

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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 chess player moved his piece to a more _____________________ position, securing the win.

A) profitable B) auspicious
C) advantageous D) worthwhile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) advantageous

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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.

Surly

A) Sweet B) Unfriendly
C) Clear D) Pleasant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Unfriendly

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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.

I never go shopping on weekends as on those days the malls are ________ of people.

A) full B) busy
C) crowded D) packed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) full

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: “Health is Wealth” is a very old proverb however will be true forever for the humanity.
Q: A healthy person can perform any task however; a wealthy person who is suffering from untreatable disease can never buy a good health.
R: A healthy person (whether rich or poor) lives more happy and peaceful life than any rich person having a diseased body.
S: It indicates a very clear meaning that health is more significant for a person than the wealth.

A) SQRP B) QRPS
C) RPQS D) PSQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PSQR

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