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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer


"I need you to give me a ballparks worth
of figures of how much this event is
going to cost us in the next two months."
i. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is going to cost
ii. give me the biggest ballpark of your figure,
how much this event is going to cost
iii. give me a ballpark figure of how much this
event is coming to cost

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A. Only i

Explanation:

Ans. A.
The answer is 'give me a ballpark figure of how much this event is going to cost.' A ballpark figure is a rough numerical estimate or approximation.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- According to various estimates, between 1942 and 1944 there were approximately 400 victims of this practice daily in Warsaw alone, with numbers on some days reaching several thousands.

Q- A common German practice in occupied Poland was to round up random civilians on the streets of Polish cities.

R- For example, on 19th September 1942 close to 3000 men and women were transported by train to Germany – they had been caught in the massive round-ups all over Warsaw the previous two days.

S- The term, "lapanka" carried a sardonic connotation from the word's earlier use for the children's game known in English as "tag".

A) SQRP B) SRPQ
C) QSPR D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QSPR

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C. Only iii

Explanation:

Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Deathly

 

A) Wasted B) Blooming
C) Horrible D) Sick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Blooming

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Leaders usher

A-creates a natural tension

B-in organisational change, which

C-as the status quo fights back

 

A) ACB B) ABC
C) BAC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BAC

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Debonair

 

A) Elegant B) Awkward
C) Clumsy D) Difficult
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Elegant

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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.

 

Grandmother is knitting a sweater for you.

A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you. B) A sweater will be knit by grandmother for you.
C) Grandmother is knitting for you a sweater. D) Knitting of a sweater has been done by grandmother for you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A sweater is being knit by grandmother for you.

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The audience laughed at the comedian.

 

A) The comedian is laughed at by the audience. B) The comedian was laughed at by the audience.
C) The comedian was laughed at by everyone. D) The comedian was laugh at by the audience.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The comedian was laughed at by the audience.

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