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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

I was living in Chennai for ten years when I was a child.

A) had lived B) lived
C) had been living D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) had lived

Explanation:

The event of living in Chennai is over long back, hence the sentence is in past perfect tense. ‘had lived’ will be the correct expression.

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1-degree of latitude is equal to _____.

A) 11 Km B) 211 Km
C) 111 Km D) 311 Km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 111 Km

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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.

When I visited him last evening we talked the matter ________ .

A) through B) away
C) off D) over
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) over

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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.

Get on the nerves

A) To be an irritant B) To lose confidence
C) To become very sensitive; cry easily D) To become very strong emotionally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be an irritant

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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".

I would love to come to your party! Thank you for (invites) me.

A) invited B) invite
C) inviting D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) inviting

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Parsimonious

A) Avaricious B) Chintzy
C) Frugal D) Lavish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lavish

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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 should respect(A)/religious beliefs of others,(B)/as much as his owns.(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, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Take up the hatchet

 

A) behave formally B) pursue a chance
C) be caught in a trap D) prepare for or go to war
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prepare for or go to war

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