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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.

 

The proposal was full of 'if' and 'but' that I seriously doubted whether the stadium would ever be built.

A) 'ifs' and 'but' B) 'ifs' and 'butts'
C) 'ifs' and 'buts' D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 'ifs' and 'buts'

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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.

 

The auctioneers are conducting the auction.

A) The auction is being conducted by the auctioneers. B) Conducting of the auction has been done by the auctioneers.
C) Conduction of the auctioning has been done by the auctioneers. D) Conduction of the auctioning is being done by the auctioneers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The auction is being conducted by the auctioneers.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To renounce one’s faith or religion

A) Fantasy B) Euphrasy
C) Apostasy D) Epistasy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Apostasy

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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.

Excessively lengthy speech

A) Concision B) Verbiage
C) Curt D) Succinct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Verbiage

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

Belligerent

A) Antagonistic B) Co-operative
C) Dandy D) Delightful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Antagonistic

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

On some easy days when I am at

A-home, we chat and she

B-more into her life

C-lets me peek a bit

A) ABC B) CBA
C) CAB D) ACB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ACB

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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 the bull by the horns

A) crush something with a heavy hand B) grapple the situation courageously
C) close your eyes and attack the bull D) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) grapple the situation courageously

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In the following questions, 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.

Literature is a _____ through which a person conveys his ideas towards or protest _____ different norms of society. The words that deal with a _____ issue are ofparticular importance in literature.They are _____ with a particular purpose in _____.

 

conveys his ideas towards or protest _____ different norms

A) against B) for
C) in D) off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) against

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