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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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___ is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.

 

 

A) Sublimation B) Evaporation
C) Condensation D) Liquidation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sublimation

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The McMahon Line, which sets the boundary between India and China, is drawn to the northern boundary of which of the following states?

A) Jammu and Kashmir B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Arunachal Pradesh

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Which of the following type of medicine is used for treating indigestion?

A) Antibiotic B) Analgesic
C) Antacid D) Antiseptic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Antacid

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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.

"What is your name?" she asked him.

A) She asked him what his name is. B) She asked him what his name has been.
C) She asked him what is his name. D) She asked him what his name was.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) She asked him what his name was.

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

 

Should you have interrupted me while I was speaking?

 

A) Should I have been interrupted while I was speaking? B) Should I be interrupted while I am speaking?
C) Should I have been interrupted by them while I was speaking? D) Should I not be interrupted while I am speaking?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Should I have been interrupted while I was speaking?

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Ramu, Shyamu and Abdul came forward one after the others.

 

A) one after others B) one after the other
C) after one other D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) one after the other

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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.

 

He asks which chair he is to sit on.

A) He said,"Which chair am I to sit on?" B) He asked,"Which chair he is to sit on?"
C) "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he. D) He said,"Which chair should I sit on?"
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he.

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