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

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

blessings before ______ on any

A) dismainting B) getting off
C) concluding D) embarking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) embarking

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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'.

 

The receptionist gave us (A)/ much informations (B)/ which we needed. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

I could see that the situation (have reversed).

 

A) had reverse B) had reversed
C) had reversing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had reversed

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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.

 

Digress

 

A) Stray B) Stay
C) Deviate D) Drift
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Stay

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

 

Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

 

A) Profligate B) Churlish
C) Harpy D) Hoarder
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Profligate

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Vaccuumm B) Vacuum
C) Vaecum D) Wacuum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vacuum

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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.

 

Usurp

 

A) Annex   B) Displace  
C) Grab   D) Surrender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Surrender

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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.

 

Ingratiating

 

A) Humble   B) Proud  
C) Soft   D) Obedient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proud  

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