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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: The word ‘media’ is derived from the word medium, signifying mode or carrier.
Q: Media is intended to reach and address a large target group or audience.
R: In today’s world, media becomes as essential as our daily needs.
S: The word was first used in respect of books and newspapers i.e. print media and with the advent of technology, media now encompasses television, movies, radio
and internet.

A) PSQR B) SPQR
C) SQRP D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PSQR

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

Predilection

A) Inclination B) Enduring
C) Enmity D) Domicile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Enmity

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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.

 

Prim

A) Particular B) Informal
C) Straight D) Nice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Informal

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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.

 

In the same boat

 

A) When the option that you have is equally bad as the situation you are in. B) Life like the river throws the same challenges for all boats.
C) Be in the same difficult circumstances as others. D) Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be in the same difficult circumstances as others.

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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.
P- And if I think about something which didn't happen I start thinking about all the other things which didn't happen.
Q- But there is only ever one thing which happened at a particular time and a particular place.
R- And there are an infinite number of things which didn't happen at that time and that place.
S- A lie is when you say something happened which didn't happen.

A) QSRP B) SQPR
C) SRQP D) SQRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SQRP

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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.

Celestial

A) Heavenly B) Blessed
C) Hellish D) Holy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hellish

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

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

A) pique B) vexation
C) chagrin D) distress
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) distress

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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 which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

He could have solved the problem.

A) The problem could be solved by him. B) The problem could have solved by him.
C) The problem could have been solved by him. D) The problem could solve by him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The problem could have been solved by him.

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