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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Declension

 

A) Decay B) Decision
C) Improvement D) Increase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Decay

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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 treat with cruelty or violence

 

A) wrong B) abuse
C) pervert D) fault
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) abuse

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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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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Imitate

A) Reverse B) Ape
C) Clash D) Repulse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ape

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Those sort of people (A)/are always nice(B)/to you on your face.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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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.

Get the sack

A) Look for a sack B) Find a sack
C) Get a call back D) Be dismissed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Be dismissed

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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.

 

Pedal to the metal

 

A) Build something big by yourself. B) Add more protection to an already strong shield.
C) To drive very fast. D)  Push a person to perform to its extreme.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To drive very fast.

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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 place where soldiers live

A) Tanks B) Shacks
C) Ordnance Depots D) Barracks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Barracks

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