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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.
The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

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

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Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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

A) Conceal B) Distort
C) Characterize D) Suppress
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Characterize

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I am very much interested in your story

A) have been very interested B) am much more interested
C) am very interesting D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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

Ravage

A) Surrender B) Construct
C) Damage D) Liberate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Damage

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Evening of life

A) Old age B) A party
C) Holiday D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Old age

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

Lambency

A) Effulgence B) Dullness
C) Gusto D) Phosphorescence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dullness

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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.

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

A) Adherent B) Sceptic
C) Zealot D) Disciple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sceptic

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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 inPassive/Active Voice.

Some girls were helping the wounded men.

A) The wounded men were helping some girls. B) The wounded men were being helped by some girls.
C) The wounded men are being helped by some girls. D) The wounded men received help from some girls.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The wounded men were being helped by some girls.

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