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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Sanjay __________ his mother in the morning everyday.

A) calls in B) calls up
C) calls off D) calls down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) calls up

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

Affectionate

A) Neglectful B) Aloof
C) Sympathetic D) suppressive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sympathetic

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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.

Bed of roses

A) What may look comfortable may have hidden thorns B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy
C) A warm welcome to a loved one D) One needs to be extremely rich to live a luxurious life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries.

A) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. B) For the improvement of performance by the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.
C) A programme has been launched for the improvement of ministries by the government. D) The programme launched by the government was for the improvement of performance of the ministries.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.

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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 rising sun has great inner ______. Not just to ______ the new morning right after the dark night, but also the new rhythms and vibrations within existence. The entire universe – including the trees, birds and flowers – wake up to the rising sun. When we listen to the birds chirping and see the flower petals open, remember that the sunrise is not just a great happening on the outside. If we are alert and aware, then the sunrise is also happening deep within us. Something within ourselves is also ______ with the first rays of the sun. We just need to be sensitive and available; we just need to be ______. Like the outside world, we need to open the inner door to let the new dawn enter within. Just open the window of our inner world and allow the beautiful experience of sunrise to ______ within ourselves – this experience is beyond anything earthly.

 

Not just to ______ the new morning

A) hide B) herald
C) withhold D) finish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) herald

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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.

India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.

of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests.

A) disturbing B) allowing
C) generating D) promoting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) promoting

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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.

Be in two minds

A) Behave smart at sometime and stupid at other. B) Unable to decide.
C) Having a split personality disorder. D) Trying to do two things at the same time.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Unable to decide.

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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.
An axe to grind

A) To act bravely B) To act like a fool
C) To have a selfish motive D) To take risk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have a selfish motive

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