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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.
The government cannot realize good price from certain assets but their disposal will helped in stop the drain.
i. Help in stoppage in the drain
ii. Help stop the drain
iii. Be helping in draining

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

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Ans. B.
The correct form of verb to be used after 'will' is 'help.' Verbs are not needed in infinitive or participle form here since the effect of the disposal of assets will be seen in the future. So option B is the correct answer.

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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.

 

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

 

A) Exemplary B) Laudable
C) Scurrilous D) Stellar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Scurrilous

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

 

Saima mailed her application for a new job.

A) The application for a new job had been mailed by Saima. B) The application for a new job has been mailed by Saima.
C) The application for her new job has been mailed by Saima. D) The application for a new job was mailed by Saima.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The application for a new job was mailed by Saima.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phraseand click the button corresponding to it.

Pros and Cons

A) Professionals B) Con artists
C) Professionals and con artists D) Advantages and disadvantages
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Advantages and disadvantages

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

Assembly or parliament in which no party has got clear majority.

A) Clung B) Hung
C) Pung D) Dung
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hung

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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.

Please do not __________ an offer made by the Chairman.

A) deny B) refuse
C) refrain D) refuge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) refuse

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

the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes

A) trunk B) snout
C) beak D) mandible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mandible

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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.

Bed of roses

A) What may look comfortable may have hidden thorns B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy
C) A warm welcome to a loved one D) One needs to be extremely rich to live a luxurious life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy

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