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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 thorn in the flesh

A) A minor discomfort which is easily ignored.	B) To fight despite being injured.
C) A source of continual annoyance or trouble.	D) A person within close family whom you secretly hate.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A source of continual annoyance or trouble.

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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.

Thumb one's nose

A) an ill-mannered person	B) to show affection
C) to scold a naughty person	D) to express scorn

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to express scorn

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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.

Wild goose chase

A) A hopeless search for something unattainable	B) An adventurous trip full of surprises
C) To waste a lot of time and effort for small returns	D) To have fun doing a certain task

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A hopeless search for something unattainable

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

to ________ ; but one thing is

A) examine	B) define
C) experience	D) discuss

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) define

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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.

We are withnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.

A) not the triumph but breakdown	B) not the triumph but the breakdown
C) note triumph but breakdown	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not the triumph but the breakdown

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Chemical composition of cement is

A) Limestone and Clay	B) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
C) Limestone and Gypsum	D) Clay and Gypsum

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum

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Anions are formed by _____.

A) losing of electrons	B) gaining of electrons
C) gaining of neutrons	D) losing of neutrons

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) gaining of electrons

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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Helium	B) Potassium
C) Tungsten	D) Sulphur

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