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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.

A. He was not allowed

B. for the teacher

C. to read in a low voice

D. no error

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

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) Racing for the bus, her bag flew open and all the documents were lost. B) As she raced for the bus, her bag flew open making the documents lost.
C) Racing for the bus, her bag flung open and all the documents were lost. D) The documents were lost, when racing for the bus, her bag flung open.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Options A, C and E in the absence of a proper subject add the ‘bag’ automatically to the verb ‘racing for the bus’. So, it does not make any sense as it would mean that the bag is racing for the bus. Option B is incorrect because of the fragment ‘making the documents lose’. Option D doesn't convey the proper meaning.

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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.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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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.

 

Accede

 

A) Admit   B) Submit  
C) Grown   D) Consent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Consent

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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.

 

Moot

 

A) Open B) Doubtful
C) Definite D) Controversial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Definite

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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) protubarance B) protuberanse
C) protubaranse D) protuberance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) protuberance

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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 drive someone up the wall

 

A) to make someone very irritated B) to break the barriers of misunderstanding between two persons
C) to encourage someone D) to be the cause of someone's success
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to make someone very irritated

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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.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

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

Explanation:

Ans. B.
The correct preposition here would be 'by'. By follows 'represented' when something takes the place of and refers to something bigger. With follows 'represented' when an attribute with which something or someone is depicted. A contract is not represented in a policy but stated in a policy.

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