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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 cut to the chase

 

A) to chase your dreams B) to explain a very long story in brief
C) to remove all negative thoughts from one's mind D) to come to the point
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to come to the point

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) fibrossis B) quaries
C) arobics D) homilies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) homilies

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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.


Capacious

 

A) Cramped B) Broad
C) Comfortable D) Generous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cramped

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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.

I hear the sound

X-his tool raised
Y-of the blow while I see
Z-above his head

A) XZY B) XYZ
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) YXZ

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Favouritism shown by a person in power to his relatives

A) Formalism B) Red­tapism
C) Nepotism D) Bureaucracy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nepotism

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

DETEST

A) DENOUNCE B) IGNORE
C) ADORE D) CASTIGATE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ADORE

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

CONSCRIPT

A) DRAFT B) DRAW
C) ENCIRCLE D) SUBSCRIBE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) DRAFT

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The study of skin

A) Dermatology B) Dermatoglyphics
C) Stratigraphy D) Oncology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dermatology

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