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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.   

 

The noise startled (1)/ the dog (2)/ and made it to yell. (3)/ No error (4)

 

 

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

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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 sea change

 

A) A profound or notable transformation. B) An upcoming storm.
C) Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside. D) As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A profound or notable transformation.

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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.

 

The nitty-gritty

 

A) The low level dirty job which is left to the lowermost subordinates. B) Those with grit and determination will not be defeated.
C) Some people are born tough. D) The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation.

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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 abuse of phrases and the misuse of words rife among us can be checked __________ diligent exercises in good English, such as this book provides. ___________exercises, in conjunction __________ others to be found in different volumes by the same author, will serve to correct careless diction and slovenly speech, and lead to the art of speaking and writing correctly; for, after all, ___________ in the use of words is more a matter of habit than of theory, and once it is acquired it becomes just as easy to speak or to write good English _____________ bad English.

 

after all, ___________ in the use of words

 

A) accurate B) accuracy
C) accurately D) accuratenesses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) accuracy

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Inhibit

 

A) Check B) Stop
C) Frustrate D) Allow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Allow

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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.

On thin ice

A) To keep failing after repeated efforts B) To endure a harsh winter
C) To keep one's cool even in a tough situation D) In a precarious or risky situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) In a precarious or risky situation

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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.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality.

A) ominous B) grim
C) dire D) haunting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ominous

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Turn over a new leaf

 

A) change ones behaviour for the better. B) read between the pages of a book.
C) do a somersault D) do a new job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) change ones behaviour for the better.

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