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A person who is always dissatisfied

A) malcontent B) surrogate
C) heresy D) felon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) malcontent

Explanation:

The one word substitute for "a person who is always dissatisfied" is malcontent.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Rohan said, "Where shall I be this time next month"

A) Rohan contemplated where shall he be that time the following month. B) Rohan asked that where should be that time next month.
C) Rohan wondered where he should be that time the next month. D) Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

I (had been) a unique case of slow learning.

 

 

A) will be surprised B) will be surprise
C) will be surprising D)  no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) will be surprised

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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 smoke rises and


A-chokes my apartment


B-gets trapped in the


C-tree-tops and

 

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

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Q:

Synonym of 'Beautiful'?

A) Alluring B) Ugly
C) Disgusting D) Loathsome
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alluring

Explanation:

Beautiful means good looking, having pleasing personality, glamourous, charming.

Synonyms of Beautiful are handsome, attractive, alluring, cute, fair,...

 

Hence, in the given options Synonym of 'Beautiful' is Alluring.

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Q:

Which sentence contains an interjection?

A) Hey, where did I park my car! B) Well, that’s a relief.
C) Oh, now I remember where i put my wallet. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Yes, all the above given sentences have an interjection.

 

1. Hey ! is an interjection in the sentence , Hey!, where did I park my car? 

 

2. Well is an interjection in the sentence, Well!, that's a relief.

 

3. Oh! is an interjection in the sentence , Oh!, now I remember where i put my wallet.

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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


Under the weather

 

A) Become a bit unpredictable like the weather. B) Slightly unwell or in low spirits.
C)  Feel optimistic simply because the weather is good. D)  Feel depressed because you expect bad weather.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Slightly unwell or in low spirits.

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Q:

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

A) Signify B) Personify
C) Characterise D) Idol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Personify

Explanation:

One word substitution for Be the embodiment or perfect example of is Personify. Personify means represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form.

 

Characterise: describe the distinctive nature or features of.

Idol: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

Signify: be an indication of.

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