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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks

A) Pyromania B) Dipsomania
C) Megalomania D) Kleptomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dipsomania

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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.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

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

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Ans. B.
The correct preposition here would be 'by'. By follows 'represented' when something takes the place of and refers to something bigger. With follows 'represented' when an attribute with which something or someone is depicted. A contract is not represented in a policy but stated in a policy.

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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.

A brief or short stay at a place

A) Solitude B) Soiree
C) Sojourn D) Solistice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sojourn

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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 have something on the brain

A) To be obsessed with something B) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
C) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem D) To think wistfully about past life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be obsessed with something

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Food was packed, and they__________, a merry, delighted party.

A) went off B) start off
C) cut off D) set off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) set off

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

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

A) rebel B) radical
C) demagogue D) anarchistic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) demagogue

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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.
Practice makes a man perfect

A) Perfection demands patience B) Any problem can be solved if you are willing to try many times
C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it D) It takes a long time to form a good habit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it

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

the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes

A) trunk B) snout
C) beak D) mandible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mandible

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