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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.

 

Back to the drawing board

 

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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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.

 

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

 

A) Many times those who fight eventually become best of friends B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them
C) Not to hurt others. Instead, be friends with them. D) To fight till you get acceptance to a group which does not initially accept you as a member
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them

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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 phrase consists usually of a few words which denote a single idea that __________ a separate part of a sentence. In this respect it differs from theclause, ___________ is a short sentence that forms a distinct part __________ a composition, paragraph, or discourse. Correct phrasing is_______________ by rests, such rests do not break the ______________ of a thought or the progress of the sense.


do not break the ______________ of a thought

A) continuity B) continue
C) continuous D) continuously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) continuity

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

When I broke my leg, it was the ____________ of a nightmare week.

A) top B) maximum
C) summit D) climax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) climax

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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.

She said,"We were thinking of selling the house but we had decided not to"

A) She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to. B) She said that they thought of selling the house but decided not to.
C) She said that they have been thinking of selling the house but decided not to. D) She said that they had been thinking of selling the house but had decided not to.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to.

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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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


coming months might _________________ a challenge."

A) show B) pose
C) throw D) put up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pose

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Many novelists from the sub-continent (has provided) scathing accounts of this period.

A) have provided B) have provide
C) have provides D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have provided

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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'.

The magician placed the ball (1)/ underneath of his hat and (2)/ made a mystic sign above it. (3)/No Error (4)

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

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