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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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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The thing no longer in use

A) Obstacle B) Obsolete
C) Obsidian D) Obstruction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obsolete

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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.


A piece of cake

A) Everything tastes nice to a hungry person B) Getting a smaller share than expected
C) It is difficult to forget tasty food D) Something easily achieved
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Something easily achieved

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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, 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 guide suggested, "Let's rest here for a while."

A) The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while. B) The guide suggested that we rest there.
C) The guide suggested we should rest for a while. D) The guide suggested resting for a while there.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while.

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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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Anemometer is an instrument meant for measuring __________

A) velocity B) air masses
C) wind speed D) temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) wind speed

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