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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Foot the bill

A) To get good discount on a total bill B) To pay for something
C)  To manipulate the bill D) To avoid paying for little expenses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To pay for something

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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.

 

He said to the bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."

A) He told the bankers that these diamonds are more valuable then a billion dollars. B) He has told the bankers this that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.
C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars. D) He told the bankers that those diamonds were more valuable than a billion dollars.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.

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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 bestexpresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
 

The movie critic wrote a sarcastic review.

A) A sarcastic review is written by the movie critic. B) A review which is sarcastic was written by the movie critic.
C) A review which is sarcastic is written by the movie critic. D) A sarcastic review was written by the movie critic.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A sarcastic review was written by the movie critic.

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct

 

1. Suddenly the man heard the low hum of an engine.
P. Instead, it grew louder and louder and seemed to be coming from above.
Q. At first he thought that it must be a car travelling along the road he had recently left.
R. He looked up quickly and saw an aeroplane cutting a crazy, zigzag path across the sky.
S. He expected the noise to fade away in the distance.
6. It disappeared for an instant behind some clouds, then emerged and plunged into the field.

A) QSPR B) SPRQ
C) RPSQ D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QSPR

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

Plebiscite

A) Referendum B) Tyranny
C) Despotism D) Monarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Referendum

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Too great a (A)/ variety of studies (B)/ distract the mind (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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Who is the most prominent god of 'Rig Veda'?

A) Indra B) Agni
C) Pashupati D) Vishnu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indra

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

An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

 

A) reverberation B) backlash
C) flak D) repercussion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) repercussion

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