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Q:

That which cannot be conquered -

A) Reticent B) Insolvent
C) Venial D) Invincible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Invincible

Explanation:

That which cannot be conquered is called as Invincible.

One who speaks less is called as Reticent.

A pardonable offence is called as Venial.

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Q:

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

A) Signify B) Personify
C) Characterise D) Idol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Personify

Explanation:

One word substitution for Be the embodiment or perfect example of is Personify. Personify means represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form.

 

Characterise: describe the distinctive nature or features of.

Idol: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

Signify: be an indication of.

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Q:

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten. B) While playing, Lancaster jumped on the feathers.
C) While eating a croissant, Latha waved to the crowd. D) Having eaten lunch, the girl turned on the laptop.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten.

Explanation:

When modifiers are misplaced or put in the wrong place, things can get quite confusing. A modifier adds detail or limits or changes the meaning of another word or phrase. 

 

Here Option A) "Covered in fluffiness, the couple played with the kitten" is the ony sentence contains a misplaced modifier. In the sentence, it gives the meaning that the couple are fluffy not the kitten.

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Q:

Meaning of 'Stalk'?

A) Shoot B) Cane
C) Bent D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Stalk means the main stem of a herbaceous plant.

 

Synonyms for Stalk are - Shoot, trunk, cane, bent, reed, straw, bine, stock,...

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Q:

Select the antonym of

void

 

A) destitute B) scant
C) bereft D) adequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) adequate

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Q:

Synonym of Sad?

A) Glad B) Lucky
C) Somber D) Fortunate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Somber

Explanation:

Sad means being unhappy, sorrowful, mournful, wistful,...

 

Hence, Somber means cheerless i.e, unhappy which is synonym of sad. All other options are opposites of Sad.

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Q:

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

 

Over population of humans is

 

P : the biggest factor behind so

Q : many social, sustainable and environmental

R : issues all over the world

 

A) RQP   B) QPR  
C) PRQ   D) PQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PQR

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Q:

A symbol that represents a speech sound

A) Phonemes B) Grapheme
C) Phonics D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Grapheme

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