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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture. 

 


but holding its roots _______.

 

A) light B) fast
C) hardly D) hard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) fast

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

Comment added to a text or diagram.

 

A) lexicon B) thesaurus
C) terminology D) annotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) annotation

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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.
Will-o-the wisp

A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve. B) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
C) To spend recklessly. D) Accept or leave the offer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

An act of travelling from one place to another

A) Series B) Journey
C) Sequence D) Programme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Journey

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

Due to his negligence,(A)/ he failed (B)/ in the examination.(C)/ No Error (D)

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

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He explained that he knew the place well because he used to live there.

A) "I know the place well because I use to live here,"he explained. B) "I know the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.
C) "I knew the place because I used to live here,"he explained. D) "I have known the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) "I know the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) leukeamia B) steeplees
C) feminism D) mendril
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) feminism

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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.

 

Convulsion

 

A) Cramp B) Shaking
C) Restful D) Disaster
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Restful

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