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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.

Give somebody a ring

A) Propose marriage B) Inform about the death of a loved one
C) Call someone on the telephone D) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Call someone on the telephone

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


The Trikonasana, or triangle pose, stimulates the function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch to the spine. It helps reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Practise this asana every day and you'll _________ strength in the ankles, thighs, knees, hips, calves and hamstrings. All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system, so the more you do it, the ________ your stamina will become. The aim is never to overdo it, but to engage regularly, __________ that you get stronger and more stable over time.


function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch

A) given B) gave
C) to give D) gives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) gives

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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.

 

once in a blue moon

 

A) an imaginary situation B) feeling sad
C) a beautiful sight D) to happen very rarely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to happen very rarely

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

Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level tends to ______ a dysfunctional result because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.

However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level

A) certain B) desired
C) increased D) optimal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) optimal

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

Books are our ______ friends. They are our guides. We can learn everything from them. The books contain all the great ______ of the world's leaders and we can learn them by reading the books. The books help us find ______ to our questions. The books never fail us. We should read as ______ books as we can. But all books are not good. So we should ______ only good books. Books are our ______ friends.

A) fake B) original
C) real D) majestic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) real

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

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

it is the ______ of the other two.

A) sponsor B) precursor
C) sensor D) spoiler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) precursor

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INVALUABLE

A) PRICELESS B) RARE
C) INESTIMABLE D) WORTHLESS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) WORTHLESS

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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".

The alarming report of the plane crash left everyone in a state of shock.

A) alarmed report B) alarmed reporting
C) reported alarm D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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