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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'.

It was by real sorrow (1)/ that I heard this morning (2)/ of your great loss. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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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.

 

Absolve

 

 

A) Acquit B) Clear
C) Excuse D) Blame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Blame

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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".

Not having practised his lines he cut an angry figure on the stage

A) cut a confused figure B) cut a sorry face
C) cut a sorry figure D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cut a sorry figure

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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.

Get on the nerves

A) To be an irritant B) To lose confidence
C) To become very sensitive; cry easily D) To become very strong emotionally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be an irritant

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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 blessing in disguise

A) A misfortune that eventually has good results B) A person who has changed so much that he is now unrecognisable
C) A prayer asking for God's favour D) A bad person hiding his face behind a mask
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A misfortune that eventually has good results

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

A) Wise B) Fool
C) Lover D) Companion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fool

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The chess player moved his piece to a more _____________________ position, securing the win.

A) profitable B) auspicious
C) advantageous D) worthwhile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) advantageous

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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.

 

The boss said, "Please give me the latest reports."

A) The boss said to please give the latest reports. B) The boss wanted to please the latest reports.
C)  The boss wanted the latest reports, please. D) The boss requested for the latest reports.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The boss requested for the latest reports.

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