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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.

 

Plaudit

 

A) Criticism B) Jeering  
C) Praise   D) Silence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Praise  

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

 

Clammy

 

A) Sweaty   B) Wet  
C) Misty   D) Dry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dry

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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

our army is weak, _____________ the people who

 

 

A) include B) including
C) includes D) includable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) including

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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.

 

What is it? ______ it wait?

 

A) may B) can’t
C) would D) is
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) can’t

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Find the acceleration (in m/s2) of a body which accelerates from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds.

A) 7.5 B) 15
C) 5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2.5

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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.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease

 

A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention B) one unfortunate child always keep getting punished
C) the person who complains the most is hated the most D) the favourite child or student gets the most attention
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention

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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 special court was ____________ without having reached any decision on the case.

 

A) adjourned B) dispersed
C) postponed D) recessed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) adjourned

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A drug or other substance that produces sleep

A) Soporific B) Depressant
C) Narcotic D) Antiseptic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Soporific

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