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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer


"I need you to give me a ballparks worth
of figures of how much this event is
going to cost us in the next two months."
i. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is going to cost
ii. give me the biggest ballpark of your figure,
how much this event is going to cost
iii. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is coming to cost

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A. Only i

Explanation:

Ans. A.
The answer is 'give me a ballpark figure of how much this event is going to cost.' A ballpark figure is a rough numerical estimate or approximation.

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

Dress with medals, ribbons worn at official ceremony.

A) Penicillia B) Penetralia
C) Regalia D) Basophilia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Regalia

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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.

 

A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas

A) Sycophant B)  Stooge
C) Zealot D) Vanguard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Zealot

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Accurate B) Business
C) Sedentery D) Jewellery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sedentery

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Distress

A) Concern B) Pleasure
C) Anxiety D) Discomfort
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pleasure

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Old habit die hardly.

A) Old habits die hardly. B) Old habits die hard.
C) Older habits die too hard. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Old habits die hard.

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

My younger brother _____ my grandfather.

A) looks on B) looks after
C) looks to D) looks of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) looks after

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

REPROOF

A) WARNING B) RIDICULE
C) REBUKE D) THREAT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) REBUKE

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