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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 beat a dead horse

 

A) To revive interest in a hopeless issue B) A cruel master will expect a slave to work even after his death
C) To extract everything from a resource till it fails D) Doing a cruel act
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To revive interest in a hopeless issue

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

To show approval or praise by clapping.

 

A) To extol B) To eulogise
C) To applaud D) To hail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To applaud

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.


Each of our (trainee pay theirs) tuition fee at the beginning of the course.

A) trainees pay theirs B) trainee pays theirs
C)  trainees pays his D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  trainees pays his

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Select the antonym of

stupor

A) swoon B) consciousness
C) trance D) apathy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) consciousness

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) bilowed B) prosadic
C) immanent D) quibles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) immanent

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

The two Prime Ministers are signing the accord.

A) The accord was being signed by the two Prime Ministers. B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.
C) The accord has been signed by the two Prime Ministers. D) The accord had been signed by the two Prime Ministers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.

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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 audience absolutely loved the play so much that they ____________ after every act.

A) acclaimed B) applauded
C) appreciated D) boosted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) applauded

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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'.

His mother hoped that(A)/Bunty would grow up to be(B)/the wise and famous man.(C)/No error(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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