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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.

Zealous

A) Droopy, Gigantic	B) Tenacity, Assiduity
C) Fervent, Apathetic	D) Conceited, Capacious

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fervent, Apathetic

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Zealous: having or showing zeal
Droopy: hanging down limply
Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or enormous
Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip
Assiduity: constant or close attention to what one is doing
Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity
Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain
Capacious: having a lot of space inside; roomy
Hilarity: extreme amusement, especiallywhen expressed by laughter
Livid: furiously angry
Therefore, it can be observed that option C i.e. ‘fervent, apathetic’ forms a synonym- antonym pair of ‘zealous’.

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

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

A) Ardent	B) Fervent
C) Apathetic	D) Melancholic

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Apathetic

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With three eyes and as black as night, I frequently knock down ten men with a single strike! What am I?

Answer

A Bowling ball.

Workspace

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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.

Reprimand

A) Forgiveness	B) Punishment
C) Lecture	D) Blame

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forgiveness

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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.

Many lost dogs ______ been given back to their owners

A) have	B) is
C) has	D) would

Answer & Explanation Answer: A)

have

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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.

The fact that one has

A-to be fiercely independent

B-get accustomed to

C-in this country was hard to

A) ACB	B) ABC
C) CBA	D) CAB

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ACB

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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.

I will conquer it.

A) It would conquer me.	B) It will be conquered by me.
C) Conquered it will be by me.	D) It will be conquer by me

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It will be conquered by me.

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Ready to believe

A) Credulous	B) Credible
C) Creditable	D) Incredible

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