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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 best way to ____________ the children's poor test grades is to teach again the lesson and give a second test.

 

A) rectify B) right
C)  revise D) reform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rectify

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

"Please don't cry" he said.

A) He begged that I should not cry. B) He begged me not to cry.
C) He said to please him and not cry. D) He told me to not to cry.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He begged me not to cry.

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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.

Providing relief

A) Reissue B) Reprieve
C) Rejoinder D) Refuge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reprieve

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Curry favour

A) Seek impartial judgement B) Seek favourable attention
C) Prepare a dish D) Attract attention
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Seek favourable attention

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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.

 

For me the ______________ and the chill of those nights dissolved into those little flames of fire that for hours made us live in a wonderland, in a ___________ fair of fireflies, and made us _________ there’s nothing that can blow those divine lights ________. In my mind I can still hear the jingling sounds of ________ tiny bells that grandma used to ring during the puja.

A) these B) this
C) those D) that
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) those

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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.
Adam's ale

A) Gift B) Food
C) Water D) Belongings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water

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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.


P: It isn't bragging about how great you are.
Q: It's not about thinking you're perfect because nobody is but knowing that you're worthy of being love and accepted.
R: Self esteem is how much you value yourself and how important you think you are.
S: It's how you see yourself and feel about your achievements.

A) SQRP B) RQSP
C) RSPQ D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RSPQ

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In the following questions, 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.

Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____. Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc. Teach them early on about what to _____. Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes,

A) innocent B) responsible
C) pliable D) susceptible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) susceptible

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