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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.

 

Meticulous

 

A) Perfectionist   B) Sloppy  
C) Inaccurate   D) Faulty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Perfectionist  

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

 

Starting late-2014, scientists of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) working _______ satellite data tracking the rift found that the defect in the Larsen C was growing _________. By 2016 the crack became 70 miles long and 300 feet ________. By January 2017 it measured 109 miles in length and 1,500metres in breadth. On July 12, it broke. The broken shelf, now __________ official iceberg, was massive, indeed the ____________-ever such iceberg, weighing 1.1trillion tons and measuring 2,200 square miles.

 

indeed the ____________-ever such iceberg,

 

A) big   B) bigger  
C) biggest   D) the big
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) biggest  

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

______ people in slum areas have access to toilets even in Delhi.

 

A) The little B) Few
C) Little D) Every
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Few

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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 mechanic uses old spare parts for the car.

 

 

A) Old spare parts were used for the car by the mechanic.   B) Old spare parts was used for the car by the mechanic.  
C) Old spare parts is being used for the car by the mechanic.   D) Old spare parts are used for the car by the mechanic.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Old spare parts are used for the car by the mechanic.

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

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

by his wise ______________ unwise conduct,

 

 

A) or B) but also
C) but D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) or

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

 

The English language is ___________ complex in character that it can scarcely be learned by rule, and can __________ be mastered by the study of such idioms and phrases as are provided in this book; but just as care must be taken to place every accent or stress _________ the proper syllable in the ______________ of every word it contains, so must the stress or emphasis be placed on the proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

proper word in ___________ sentence spoken.

 

 

A) all B) while
C) every D) as
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) every

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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.

 

Eclectic

 

A) Particular   B) Electric  
C) Selective   D) Diverse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Diverse

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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 cat caught a rat.

 

A) A rat has been caught by the cat. B) A rat was caught by the cat.
C) A rat is caught by the cat. D) A rat had been caught by the cat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A rat was caught by the cat.

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