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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.

To make a fuss about

A) To be extremely delighted B) To work hard for eventual success
C) To be very strict or have very high standards D) An excessive display of attention or activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An excessive display of attention or activity

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

Lambency

A) Effulgence B) Dullness
C) Gusto D) Phosphorescence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dullness

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Asassination B) Assasination
C) Assassination D) Assaissination
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assassination

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

My sister will write an application.

 

A) An application would be wrote by my sister. B) An application will be wrote by my sister.
C) An application will be written by my sister. D) An application would written by my sister.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An application will be written by my sister.

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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 big stone monument was the only __________ the lost traveller remembered.

A) specimen B) souvenir
C) piece D) landmark
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) landmark

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A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
DE, BG, YJ, ?

A) ST B) RQ
C) XY D) UN
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) UN

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

If the sky is overcast, I take my umbrella with me.

A) When B) Unless
C) Whenever D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Whenever

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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.

 

Bite off more than you can chew

 

A) A voracious person who eats with big morsels. B) It is not good manners to hog food when you are in a social setting.
C) A commitment is a commitment irrespective of whether you can do it or not. D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.

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