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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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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.

A long narrow ditch embanked with its own soil and used for concealment and protection in warfare

 

A) trench B) gully
C) furrow D) moat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) trench

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Penchant

 

A) Indifference B) Revulsion
C) Disgust D) Fondness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fondness

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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 in Indirect/Direct Speech.

I said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?” 

 

A) I told Ajay to lend me some money. B) I said to Ajay if he would give me some money.
C) I asked Ajay if he would lend me some money. D) I asked Ajay if he would give me some money or not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I asked Ajay if he would lend me some money.

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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.

 

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

 

A) Opprobrium B) Kudos
C) Plaudit D) Ovation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Opprobrium

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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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.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A drug which makes one see things that are not really there.

A) Aphrodisiac B) Steroid
C) Carcinogen D) Hallucinogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hallucinogen

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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.

The doctor has been ____ to attend to an urgent case

A) called B) called in
C) called by D) call over
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) called

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