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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
If you talk to her nicely, she will probably (allow you) her notes.

A) allow that you have B) let you have
C) let you to have D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) let you have

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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.

A sheath for the blade of a sword

A) Scabbard B) Denude
C) Divulge D) Expose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Scabbard

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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.

 

Transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument

 

A) Impale B) Rampart
C) Aegis D) Bulwark
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Impale

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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.

Rule of thumb

A) A rough unit of measure for small lengths B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice
C) To force someone to work against his wish D) To use your power to ensure discipline
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice

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

Phonetic

A) Mute B) Reticent
C) Silent D) Spoken
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spoken

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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.

Prudent

A) Unwise B) Frugal
C) Careless D) Improper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Frugal

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The police arrested him on suspicion.

A) Arresting him on suspicion has been done by the police. B) On suspicion the police had been arresting him.
C) He was arrested on suspicion by the police. D) He has had been arrested on suspicion by the police.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He was arrested on suspicion by the police.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) toxicety B) mamalia
C) collumned D) notation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) notation

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