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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".

 

The footpath (had been hijacked) by gigantic blue-and-green barricades.

 

A) have been hijacked B) have being hijacked  
C) had been hijacking D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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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 bad hair day

 

A) A day which has a bad start will eventually become better. B) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
C) Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more. D) A day when you forget to comb your hair.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.

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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.

 

Be under no illusions

 

A) Not be duped by a cheater B) Get out of a magic spell
C) Don’t have the habit of daydreaming D) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Be fully aware of the true state of affairs

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) panacease B) saboteur
C) contraste D) columunar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) saboteur

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Ethical B) Genuine
C) Prejudiced D) Reliable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prejudiced

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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.

 

The boss said, "Please give me the latest reports."

A) The boss said to please give the latest reports. B) The boss wanted to please the latest reports.
C)  The boss wanted the latest reports, please. D) The boss requested for the latest reports.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The boss requested for the latest reports.

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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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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to lose one's head

A) to lose respect within your community B) to become complacent and gradually worsen your performance
C) to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something D) to lose sense or start behaving like a lunatic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something

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