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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:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Rohan said, "Where shall I be this time next month"

A) Rohan contemplated where shall he be that time the following month. B) Rohan asked that where should be that time next month.
C) Rohan wondered where he should be that time the next month. D) Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.

Explanation:
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Q:

Synonym of 'Beautiful'?

A) Alluring B) Ugly
C) Disgusting D) Loathsome
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alluring

Explanation:

Beautiful means good looking, having pleasing personality, glamourous, charming.

Synonyms of Beautiful are handsome, attractive, alluring, cute, fair,...

 

Hence, in the given options Synonym of 'Beautiful' is Alluring.

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Q:

A lady who remains unmarried

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A) Bachelore B) Prissy
C) Spinster D) Anthrope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Spinster

Explanation:

A lady who remains unmarried never have a child or divorsed is called as Spinster.

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Q:

Foam brightens like the dogwood now is an example of

A) a metaphor B) consonance
C) a simile D) alliteration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a simile

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech in which two different things are compared using like or as words.

 

Here in the given sentence, Foam brightens like the dogwood foam's brightness is compared to dogwood. Hence, it is a simile.

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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:

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A) We had gone to the party last night B) I have seen him yesterday
C) The hen has laid 10 eggs D) She is sleeping for 2 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The hen has laid 10 eggs

Explanation:

In the above given sentences, only option C) The hen has laid 10 eggs is gramatically correct.

 

A) Not correct - We had gone to the party last night

Correct - We went to the party last night

 

B) Not correct - I have seen him yesterday

Correct - I saw him yesterday (We do not use the present perfect tense with past time expressions.)

 

D) Not correct - She is sleeping for 2 hours

Correct - She has been sleeping for two hours. (We use the present perfect continuous tense to show duration.)

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Q:

Very pleasing to eat

A) Palatable B) Tantalising
C) Sumptuous D) Appetising
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Palatable

Explanation:

The one word substitute for Very pleasing to eat is  Palatable. It means of food or drink that is very tasty, appetizing or pleasant to eat or drink.

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