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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.

 

Stab someone in the back

 

A) Praise someone. B) Like someone secretly.
C) Betray someone. D) Meet someone after a long time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Betray someone.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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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.

He saw him conducting the seminar on personality development.

A) He was seen by me to conduct the seminar on personality development. B) He was seen conducting the seminar on personality development.
C) He saw the seminar on personality development being conducted by him. D) He saw the seminar on personality development to be conducted by him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He saw the seminar on personality development being conducted by him.

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Dandia is a form of dance associated with which of the following state?

A) Haryana B) Punjab
C) Gujarat D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gujarat

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) thorogh B) brazened
C) termynus D) adherant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) brazened

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

 

the way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity

A) corpulency B) consistency  
C) exigency D) exultancy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) consistency  

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) frothyiest B) frotheist
C) frothyeist D) frothiest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) frothiest

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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.

Mealy mouthed

A) Foolishly ideal B) Speaking harshly
C) Unwilling to state something D) To speak something straightforwardly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Unwilling to state something

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