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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.
down to the wire

A) removing the bondage that is keeping one down B) the last second before the bomb explodes
C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute D) finishing all of one's resources to the last penny
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

A) Docile B) Truculent
C) Pliable D) Pliant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pliant

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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.

Let the cat out of the ______.

A) house B) well
C) bag D) cart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) bag

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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.

Teething problems

A) Oral problems B) Problems at the start of a new project
C) Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place D) Problem of having good dentist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Problems at the start of a new project

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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) Beneficial B) Benfical
C) Benaficial D) Beneficle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Beneficial

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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.
Rise like a phoenix

A) Something memorable B) Time to answer for one's action
C) To become successful again D) To make people happy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To become successful again

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

Impugnable

A) Dicey B) Debatable
C) Indubious D) Hazy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indubious

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The moist air will corrode the beam.

A) Corroding of the beam will be done by the moist air. B) Corrosion of the beam by the moist air would be done.
C) The beam would be under corrosion by moist air. D) The beam will be corroded by moist air.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The beam will be corroded by moist air.

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