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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.

A picture paints a thousand words

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does B) It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight
C) A painter can express his feelings better than a writer D) A beautiful poem creates a mental picture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does

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

Mountain climbing

A) Alienisms B) Alpinism
C) Albinism D) Algorism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alpinism

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) clinched B) manteling
C) vivicity D) alergic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) clinched

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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.

They lock the door every night.

A) The door was being locked every night by them. B) The door has been locked every night by them.
C) The door had been locked every night by them. D) The door is locked every night by them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The door is locked every night by them.

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

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

A) pique B) vexation
C) chagrin D) distress
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) distress

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is orrect.

 

1. The king was distressed because his people were lazy.
P. All cursed the stone and blamed the Government.
Q. Then the king had the stone removed.
R. Next day people passed by and went round it.
S. He had a big stone put in the middle of the road one night.
6. Under the stone the king had placed a purse full of money.

 

A) PSRQ B) SRPQ
C) QPRS D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) SRPQ

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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.

The skills of a

A-three categories, namely, technical,

B-teacher can be classified into

C-human and enterprising

 

A) ACB B) BAC
C) ABC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BAC

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

Epidemic

A) Contagious B) Endemic
C) Limited D) Infectious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Limited

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