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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 buy a lemon

A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems B) buying only half the recipe will not help you prepare the full dish
C) to purchase an insignificant thing which eventually becomes very useful D) to buy stuff which you don't need
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select theappropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

I seen (1)/ that it (2)/ is getting dark. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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

Fustian

A) Unpretentions B) Timid
C) Arrogant D) Couteous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Arrogant

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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.

 

On inquiry at the

 

A-that there were several through

B-railway station we were informed

C-trains to Dehradun every day

 

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

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I insisted ________ his leaving the place.

A) on B) about
C) in D) with
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) on

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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.

 

The audience absolutely loved the play so much that they ____________ after every act.

A) acclaimed B) applauded
C) appreciated D) boosted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) applauded

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

It was by real sorrow (1)/ that I heard this morning (2)/ of your great loss. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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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 loud, harsh, piercing cry

A) noise B) howl
C) screech D) cry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) screech

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