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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) raveshing B) ravisheing
C) ravishing D) ravesheing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ravishing

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word

A) percoletion B) parcolation
C) percolation D) parcoletion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) percolation

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate
it by selecting the appropriate option.


Mangoes do not ___________ all at the same time. Hence, they are not plucked on the same day.

A) germinate B) ripen
C) grow D) age
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ripen

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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 vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

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

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Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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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.

The modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether

A) experience B) thought
C) festival D) activity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) experience

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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.

 

Chicken out

 

A) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war. B) Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C) Be easily confused over small issues. D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) pamflet B) montaage
C) illusary D) stroller
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) stroller

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) atrocias B) atrocious
C) atroceous D) atroacious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) atrocious

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