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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

The revolt of 1857 happened during the rein of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

A) in the rein off B) in the reign of
C) during the reign of D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) during the reign of

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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.

I waited _____ the train arrived.

A) as B) until
C) since D) after
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) until

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

He learnt (A) / the alphabets (B) / at the age of four. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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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.

Achilles' heel

A) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength. B) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
C) A past deed which one is trying to hide. D) The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.

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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.

The clock has __________ for want of winding.

A) run down B) run short
C) run past D) run up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) run down

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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".

This survey is concerning your health as well as that of your family.

A) concerns with B) is concerned with
C) concerns to D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is concerned with

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


The nation has been _____as a relatively extensive, territorial relation of nativity. We have further formulated the_____of the nation as a territorially_____, yet bounded, social relation for the generation, transmission, and ____of life. When the nation is a national state, it is also a_____for the protection of life. The nation is often ______by the metaphor of familial relations and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of_____family. This is understandable because both the nation and the family are relations of_____. Nonetheless, there is an important difference, and to understand this will _____a more detailed examination of the_____ between territory and bonding.


The nation has been ____ as a relatively extensive

A) denied B) designed
C) defined D) derived
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) defined

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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.

 

Demure

 

A) Strong B) Shy
C) Backward D) Afraid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Strong

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