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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 lose one's head

A) to lose respect within your community B) to become complacent and gradually worsen your performance
C) to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something D) to lose sense or start behaving like a lunatic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something

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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 unfortunate family could do nothing, but __________ the death of their sole bread winner.

 

A) wail B) languish
C) mourn D) repent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mourn

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


heavy rainfall in a ____________

A) short span of time B) very quickly
C) short moments D) fraction of a second
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) short span of time

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

The angry bird flap (A) / her wings, flies a short (B) / distance and returns. (C) / No error (D)

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

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Each child (A) / was given a (B) / red beautiful balloon. (C) / No error (D)

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

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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'.

 

One who perpetually hesitates(A)/which of the two things he will do first(B)/will ultimately do neither.(C)No error(D)

 

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

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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'.

A judge must be slow in anger and (1)/ quick to forgive; otherwise he may (2)/ risk abusing his powers.(3)/ No error (4)

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

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence inIndirect/Direct Speech.

Sita said, “Will he listen to such a man?”

A) Sita said would we listen to such a man. B) Sita ask if he would listen to such a man.
C) Sita said would I listen to such a man. D) Sita asked whether he would listen to such a man.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sita asked whether he would listen to such a man.

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