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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

A) A. Only i	B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii	D) D. ii and iii

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C. Only iii

Explanation:

Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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What event prompted the formation of the first continental congress?

A) The Boston Massacre	B) The battles of Lexington and Concord
C) The Boston Tea Party	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Boston Tea Party

Explanation:

Before the shots were fired at Lexington and Concord, the colonies made an attempt to settle the concerns and frustrations raised with the Intolerable Acts through debate and discussion. Thus, the First Continental Congress was called to order on September 5th, 1774.

The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies early in the American Revolution. It was called in response to the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament, which the British referred to as the Coercive Acts, with which the British intended to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I am very much interested in your story

A) have been very interested	B) am much more interested
C) am very interesting	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

Old habit die hardly.

A) Old habits die hardly.	B) Old habits die hard.
C) Older habits die too hard.	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Old habits die hard.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Hornet’s nest

A) A troublesome situation	B) To try utmost
C) To ascertain	D) To make peace

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A troublesome situation

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

His appointment as coach is yet another feather in his wing.

A) feather in his hat	B) badge in his hat
C) feather in his cap	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) feather in his cap

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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.

A drop in a bucket

A) As much as possible	B) Nothing at all
C) A handsome amount	D) A very insignificant amount

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