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

200 th anniversary.

A) Quadriennial B) Bicentennial
C) Quinquennial D) Bimillennial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bicentennial

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The agent said, "This is the best house on this street."

A) The agent said this that was the best house on that street. B) The agent said that that was the best house on that street.
C) The agent said that that is the best house on that street. D) The agent said this that is the best house on that street.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The agent said that that was the best house on that street.

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Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

 

A) Clandistine B) Clandestine
C) Clandistene D) Clandestene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Clandestine

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The teacher looked over my homework and found it very well put together.

A) Watched B) Pioneered
C) Suspected D) Belittleed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

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 “Look over” means to examine something closely. The correct answer is option 5. Belittle means to undervalue someone or something. Pioneer means to introduce or start.

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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.

 

By courtesy of

 

A) Be very polite. B) Do a philanthropic act forcefully.
C) Be brave and face risks for the team. D) Given or allowed by.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Given or allowed by.

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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.

 

Piquant

 

A) Flat B) Pride
C) Spicy D) Grumpy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Spicy

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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.
I've taken out my
X-and stay poised and vigilant
Y-ear buds so I can
Z-listen for announcements

A) ZXY B) YZX
C) XZY D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) YZX

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

Cluster

A) Individual B) Assemblage
C) Specific D) Solitary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Assemblage

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