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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.

 

Pedal to the metal

 

A) Build something big by yourself. B) Add more protection to an already strong shield.
C) To drive very fast. D)  Push a person to perform to its extreme.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To drive very fast.

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

We shall invite Suresh.

A) Suresh would be invited by us. B) Suresh would have been invited by us.
C) Suresh will be invited by us. D) Suresh will have been invited by us.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Suresh will be invited by us.

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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.

 

X marks the spot

 

A) A very popular place B) Not to tell others of a fantastic discovery
C) The exact location D) A secret hideout
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The exact location

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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.

 

You have to take these medicines.

A) These medicines you have to take. B) You have took these medicines.
C) These medicines have to be taken by you. D) Taking of these medicines has to be done by you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) These medicines have to be taken by you.

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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.

Deliberately destroy something for military advantage

A) Devotion B)  Fidelity
C) Sabotage D) Ardour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sabotage

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Why should we (bothered)?

A) bother B) bothering
C) to bother D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bother

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Zealous

A) Droopy, Gigantic B) Tenacity, Assiduity
C) Fervent, Apathetic D) Conceited, Capacious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fervent, Apathetic

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The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Zealous: having or showing zeal
Droopy: hanging down limply
Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or enormous
Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip
Assiduity: constant or close attention to what one is doing
Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity
Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain
Capacious: having a lot of space inside; roomy
Hilarity: extreme amusement, especiallywhen expressed by laughter
Livid: furiously angry
Therefore, it can be observed that option C i.e. ‘fervent, apathetic’ forms a synonym- antonym pair of ‘zealous’.

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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'.

That summer, elections were(A)/held at many a place(B)/without any untoward incident.(C)/No error

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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