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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.
_____________ around the bush.

A) To hit B) To beat
C) To circle D) To hide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To beat

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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.

to get over it

A) to accept something that happened in the past and move on B) to complete a project or task
C) to control one's anger D) to achieve something seemingly easy, but with a lot of difficulty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to accept something that happened in the past and move on

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A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.

The Board members could not arrive at a _______ regarding the employee.

A) Judgement B) Progress
C) Policy D) Dissent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Judgement

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Judgement means the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Progress means advancement. Policy means a strategy or an approach. Dissent means lack of approval. Action means activity. The Board members are usually involved in making decisions. Hence, a word that conveys the related meaning should be used to fill the blank. No other word except judgement makes sense in the given context. Hence, 'judgement' is the correct answer.

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

Connoisseur

A) Decisive B) Uncivilised
C) Discerning Judge D) Narrow-minded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Discerning Judge

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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.


Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship
between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation
beyond an ______ level tends to ______ a dysfunctional result because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.


motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be.

A) higher B) larger
C) lower D) smaller
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) higher

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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.

After driving Dr. Bose to the hospital he dropped him at his guest house.

A) After being driven to the hospital Dr. Bose was dropped at his guest house. B) After he had driven Dr. Bose to the hospital he had dropped him at his guest house.
C) After he was driving Dr. Bose to the hospital he was dropping him at his guest house. D) Dr. Bose was being driven to the hospital first and then he was being dropped at his guest house.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After being driven to the hospital Dr. Bose was dropped at his guest house.

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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.

Relationship

A) Affinity B) Member
C) Leaning D) Opposition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Opposition

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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.

Land covered by water on three sides

A) Island B) Mainland
C) Strait D) Peninsula
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Peninsula

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