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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.

Quash

A) Support B) Revoke
C) Annul D) Cancel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Support

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P-But he did not know how to find one at that hour.
Q-It was his first visit to the city and he didn't know where to go.
R-Mohanlal's train was late and it reached Kolkata a little after midnight.
S-He thought he would go to a choultry where he would not have to pay rent.

A) PSQR B) QRSP
C) RQSP D) RSQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RQSP

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

A) Rebuke B) Snub
C) Nix D) Praise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Praise

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

A short story with a moral.

A) Wobble B) Parable
C) Scrabble D) Affable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Parable

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

My cousin has written this essay.

 

A) This essay has been written by my cousin. B) This essay was written by my cousin.
C) This essay has been wrote by my cousin. D) My cousin wrote this essay.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This essay has been written by my cousin.

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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.

One who sets type for books, newspapers, etc.

A) Typist B) Editor
C) Composer D) Compositor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Compositor

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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.

Make an ass out of

A) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid B) Work very hard like a donkey
C) Be smart but act dumb D) Make a mistake
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid

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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".

The battle (to rage) for some time.

A) is raging B) has been raged
C) had been raging D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) had been raging

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