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

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

 

A) to scrutiny B) to juxtapose
C) to correlate D) to contrast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to juxtapose

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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.

A slap on the wrist

A) A mild punishment B) Punishing the wrong person
C) To hit someone where it hurts the most D)  To threaten someone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A mild punishment

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Irk

A) Attract B) Discourage
C) Irritate D) Please
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Please

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Phobia of dogs

A) Orophobia B) Cynophobia
C) Vatrachophobia D) Phemophobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cynophobia

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Dear Lodger, I agree, the roof is leaking; but (there would be no need) P (while it is raining) Q (and when the Sun shines,) R (I can’t get it repaired) S

The correct sequence should be

A) Q R S P B) S Q R P
C) R S P Q D) P R Q S
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) S Q R P

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one 

Karnataka grows coffee

A) Coffee is being grown in Karnataka. B) Coffee grown in Karnataka.
C) Coffee is grown in Karnataka. D) Let the coffee be grown in Karnataka.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coffee is grown in Karnataka.

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Select the synonym of
sinister

A) malevolent B) magnanimous
C) auspicious D) benevolent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) malevolent

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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.

 

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

 

A) Verification B) Substantiation
C) Speculation D) Attestation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speculation

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