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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

The study of birds is known as

A) Ornithology B) Zoology
C) Biology D) Anatomy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ornithology

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Mother told me that I should listen to her first and then do anything as I pleased.

 

A) Mother said to me, "I should listen to me first and then do anything I please." B) Mother said to me, "He should listen to her first and then do anything he pleases."
C) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything I pleased." D) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mother said to me, "You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please."

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

PANACEA

A) PRAISE B) CURE­-ALL
C) POISON D) AMBROSIA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CURE­-ALL

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

the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes

A) trunk B) snout
C) beak D) mandible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mandible

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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) To do a job fast to finish it before a deadline B) Time is money
C) Man is a victim of time D) It is useless to fight destiny
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To do a job fast to finish it before a deadline

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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.

Then there came faint rays of primrose

X-light that changed presently to golden
Y-bars, through which the dawn
Z-glided out across the desert

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

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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.

 

Take up the hatchet

 

A) behave formally B) pursue a chance
C) be caught in a trap D) prepare for or go to war
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prepare for or go to war

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Mr. Rao told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.

 

A) Mr. Rao said,"I have to go to the town today." B) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I have to go to the town that day."
C) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today." D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mr. Rao said,"Mr. Mehta I will have to go to the town today."

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