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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 officer walked in front, leaning on a stick and __________ limping.

 

A) marginally B) imperceptibly
C) slightly D) a little
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) slightly

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows.

In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame.

Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately .

 

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. B) It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C) It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. D) It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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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".

She and Dad would (has had loved) Amit.

A) has loved B) have loved
C) to loved D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have loved

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In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you to infer something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer.

Set in the glittering balls of genteel rural society of 18th century England and verdant landscape of the idyllic Pemberley, “Pride and Prejudice” is the story of young Elizabeth Bennett whose
property is entailed to the nearest male heir.
What can be said about the position of young Elizabeth Bennett in the rural society of 18th century England?

A) Marginal B) Immaterial
C) Unrelated D) Extraneous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immaterial

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Marginal means to be of questionable or minimal quality.
Immaterial means to be of no importance or relevance especially to a law case.
Unrelated means lacking a logical or causal relation.
Extraneous means something that is not pertinent to the matter under consideration.
Academic means marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
Despite being young, Bennett's property was already entailed to the male heir. This means that she did not have a significant place in the rural society of 18th century England.
Hence, the correct answer is 2.

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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.

 

Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

 

A) Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists. B) There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C) Small islands are believed to sink by scientists. D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

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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.

 

My sister will bake a dozen cakes for the fair.

 

A) For the fair, a dozen cakes would be baked by my sister. B) For the fair, a dozen cakes would have been baked by my sister.
C) For the fair, a dozen cakes will be baked by my sister. D) For the fair, a dozen cakes will have been baked by my sister.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) For the fair, a dozen cakes will be baked by my sister.

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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.

 

No one answered my call for help.

A) Answering my call for help was not done by anyone. B) I myself have not got any answer for my help call.
C) Calling for help has been done by me but no one answered. D) My call for help was not answered by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My call for help was not answered by anyone.

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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.

At large

A) A very big opportunity. B) A criminal escaped or not yet captured.
C) To have a big heart. D) A big appetite.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A criminal escaped or not yet captured.

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