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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives

A) RTV B) HJL
C) KMP D) BDF
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) KMP

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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, in asking you to consider the processes of reasoning we are ________ assuming that you never have reasoned--_________ the contrary we are fully aware that you in connection __________ every other person, have reasoned all your mature life. That is not the question. While everyone reasons, the fact is __________ true that the majority of persons reason incorrectly. Many persons reason ______________ lines far from correct and scientific, and suffer therefor and thereby.

 

that you in connection __________ every other person,

 

A) with B) of
C) for D) from
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with

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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.

 

Against the clock

 

A) One can't fight one's fate B) Work very fast to complete something within a deadline
C) Time will march on ceaselessly irrespective of what you do D) The person who manages time will be successful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Work very fast to complete something within a deadline

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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.

 

Keep at bay

 

A) Keep your loved ones protected even when they are faced with problems.   B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  
C) Hide your precious stuff.   D) Be alert at all times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Reap the whirlwind

 

A) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
C) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably D) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions

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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.

 

My mother said, "I will have cooked the food by then thus I can join you all for the movie."

A) My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she can join us for the movie. B) My mother said that she will have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie.
C) My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie. D) My mother said that she will have cooked the food by then so she can join us for the movie.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
What would you like (to do it) for your birthday?

A) to do B) doing
C) does D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to do

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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.


But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one.


poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so.

A) vote B) are voting
C) have voted D) voted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) vote

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