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

Hazardous

A) Perilous B) Precarious
C) Dicey D) Secure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Secure

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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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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.

At a snail's pace

A) Quietly B) Quickly
C) Continuously D) Slowly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Slowly

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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.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

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

Explanation:

Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

The chairman with the other members of the board are touring Europe these days.

A) have been on touring B) is touring
C) have toured D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is touring

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The main subject ‘The Chairman’ is singular, hence singular verb ‘is touring’ will be used.

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

This telephone number is not existing.

A) does not exist B) has not been existing
C) has had no existence D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) does not exist

Explanation:

Use of ‘is’ is incorrect, the correct usage should be ‘does not exist’.

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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.


We insist on you leaving the meeting immediately.

A) you to leave B) your leaving
C) you leave D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) your leaving

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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 teach a person to accept a set of beliefs uncritically

A) to drill B)  to instill
C) to indoctrinate D) to convince
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to indoctrinate

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