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Q:

Improve the given sentence if necessary.

We are doing this in the interest of the poors.

A) in the interests of the poors B) in the interests of the poor
C) for the interests of the poor D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) in the interests of the poor

Explanation:

The plural form of ‘Poor’ is ‘Poor’. ‘Poors’ is incorrect. Also, according to the subject verb agreement, ‘interests’ is the correct form of verb.

Thus, the correct formation would be, ‘We are doing this in the interests of the poor’.

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Q:

'One who possesses many talents'

One word substitute for the given word is?

A) Exceptional B) Wisdom
C) Versatile D) Nubile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Versatile

Explanation:

A person, One who possesses many talents is called a Versatile.

 

It means multiskilled, adaptable, flexible, ...

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The wind is variable today.

Synonym of the word in bold?

A) mild B) Shifting
C) Steady D) Chilling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shifting

Explanation:

Variable means changes or shifts timely. Hence, synonym of variable is shifting.

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Q:

Select the antonym of

 

cameo

 

A) trinket B) gem
C) bauble D) plain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) plain

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Q:

Select the antonym of

to abnegate

 

A) to eject B) to evict
C)  to admit D) to bounce
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  to admit

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The pet has just finished its meal (and is satisfied now).

 

A) now and was satisfied B) now and is satisfied
C) then and is satisfied D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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Q:

Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets.

The earth _ round the sun.

A) moves B) moved
C) move D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) moves

Explanation:

The earth moves round the sun.

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The driver gave (advice) at the court during the murder trial.

 

A) evidence B) proof
C) witness D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) evidence

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