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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

Historians believe that much of Jesus’ story can be reconstructed, without the help of Bible, and with just the views of historians who lived during his time.

I. without the help of Bible, and by just the views

II. without the help from Bible, and with just the views

III. without the help of the Bible, and with just the views

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both I and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only III

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The proper noun “bible”, requires the definite article 'the' before it. Whenever a classic or a holy book is being referred to, the article “the” must be used.
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Which of the following is not soluble in water?

A) Lead sulphate B) Zinc sulphate
C) Potassium sulphate D) Sodium sulphate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lead sulphate

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

 

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

 

A) Opprobrium B) Kudos
C) Plaudit D) Ovation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Opprobrium

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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.
Call it a day

A) To start a job wishing for success. B) To take a break or a holiday.
C) Assign different days to different tasks. D) To declare the end of a task.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To declare the end of a task.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Our only enemies were

X-heat, thirst, and flies, but far
Y-from man or beast than that awful trinity
Z-rather would I have faced any danger

A) XYZ B) ZYX
C) XZY D) ZXY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XZY

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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.

To make a fuss about

A) To be extremely delighted B) To work hard for eventual success
C) To be very strict or have very high standards D) An excessive display of attention or activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An excessive display of attention or activity

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Apathy

A) negligence B) indifference
C) sympathy D) silence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indifference

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________ is made by mixing iron with carbon and metals like chromium, nickel and manganese.

A) Ship B) Stainless Steel
C) Rust D) Ozone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stainless Steel

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