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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.

 

She made a very remarkable observation. 

 

A) A very remarkable observation made by her. B) A very remarkable observation is make by her.
C) A very remarkable observation make by her. D) A very remarkable observation was made by her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A very remarkable observation was made by her.

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

A) Enticing B) Fleeting
C) Erratic D) Elusive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Enticing

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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.

An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier

A) Repose B) Stanchion
C) Recumbent D) Supine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stanchion

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: Honesty is a moral value that must be inculcated in childhood.
Q: Through stories children can be exposed to the virtue of honesty, so that they can easily comprehend why dishonesty should be avoided, and how honesty is vital for life.
R: The value then takes firm foundation and can see one through life.
S: If the trait of dishonesty starts at a young age, it becomes a habit difficult to change.

A) PRSQ B) RSPQ
C) RPQS D) QRPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PRSQ

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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".

A chance remark by her friend transported her life.

A) transgressed B) transposed
C) transformed D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) transformed

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Mundane

 

A) Bounteous B) Heavenly
C) Exciting D) Everyday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Everyday

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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.

 

She threw me into a ditch.

 

A) I was threw. B) I am threw by her into a ditch.
C) I was thrown into a ditch by her. D) I was thrown into a ditch.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I was thrown into a ditch by her.

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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 wrangle over an ass's shadow

A) To waste money over trifles B) To punish a person severely for his arrogance
C) To quarrel over trifles D) To keep away from extreme poverty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To quarrel over trifles

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