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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- In that frame of mind, we have little sense of identity, safety or security.
Q- Courage is required to explore our secret life because we must first withdraw from the social mirror, where we are fed positive and negative feedback
continuously.
S- As we get used to this social feedback, it becomes a comfort zone.
R- And we may opt to avoid self examination and idle away our time in a vacuum of reverie and rationalization.

A) QSRP B) QRSP
C) SQRP D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QSRP

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Man behaving more like a woman than as a man

A) Biped B) Effeminate
C) Gregarious D) Inalienable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Effeminate

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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.

Do your best and we'll back you ______ .

A) on B) in
C) out D) up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) up

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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.

 

Dank

 

A) Dry B) Close
C) Sticky D) Moist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dry

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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.

 

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

 

A) Opprobrium B) Kudos
C) Plaudit D) Ovation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Opprobrium

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

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The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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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 authorities are mistreating the prisoners.

A) The prisoners will be mistreated by the authorities. B) The authorities mistreat the prisoners.
C) The prisoners are being mistreated by the authorities. D) Mistreating of the prisoners will be done by the authorities.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The prisoners are being mistreated by the authorities.

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

 

My neighbours said, "We will not be driving this car anymore as it has become unreliable."

A) B)
C) D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)

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