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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

At loose ends

 

A) tie two loose ends of a thread B) keep options open
C) in an uncertain situation D) repay debts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in an uncertain situation

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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.

Excessively lengthy speech

A) Concision B) Verbiage
C) Curt D) Succinct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Verbiage

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

Plebiscite

A) Referendum B) Tyranny
C) Despotism D) Monarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Referendum

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) virtuous B) tabbulate
C) infinete D) feytishes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) virtuous

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

The fact that one has

 

A-to be fiercely independent

B-get accustomed to

C-in this country was hard to

 

A) ACB B)  ABC
C) CBA D) CAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ACB

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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.

 

Assiduous

 

A) Active B) Neglectful
C) Diligent D) Zealous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Neglectful

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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.

Why did your mother write such a book?

A) Why was such a book written by your mother? B) Why is such a book written by your mother?
C) Why your mother wrote such a book? D) Why was such a book wrote by your mother?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Why was such a book written by your mother?

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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.

 

Loathe

A) Abhor B) Decline
C) Hate D) Like
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Like

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