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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 go to somebody's head

A) To have a huge ego B) To complain to the highest authority
C) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk D) To arrive at the central point of the topic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To make someone dizzy or slightly drunk

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Transcend

A) Eclipse B) Fizzle
C) Abort D) Blunder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Eclipse

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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.

 

Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

 

A) Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists. B) There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C) Small islands are believed to sink by scientists. D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Harish soon gained _________ in English.

A) provincialism B) proficiency
C) efficiency D) eminency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) proficiency

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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 steal someone's thunder

A) To share the secret of a person just before that person was supposed to receive praise B) To defuse the ego of an egoistic person
C) To plagiarize work done by others D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit

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(242699 + 167109) ÷ (9946 –9446) = ?

A) 852 B) 835
C) 800 D) 820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 820

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The capital of Sweden is

A) Bern B) Helsinki
C) Copenhagen D) Stockholm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stockholm

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What is the capital of New Zealand?

A) Brussels B) Canberra
C) Wellington D) Ankara
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Wellington

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