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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.

Whistle in the dark

A) Pretend to be unafraid B) A ray of hope in the worst of times
C) See a ghost while dreaming D) Be blind and fall into a trap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pretend to be unafraid

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Most __________________ of all to the rambler on avian lore intent is the fact that there are many species and genera that are peculiar to the West, and ______________ new to him, keeping him constantly on the 'qui vive'. _____________ Colorado you will look in vain for the common blue jay, so abundant in all parts of the East; but you will be more _______________ compensated by the presence of seven other species _____________ the jay household.


West, and ______________ new to him, keeping him constantly on the 'qui vive'.

A) therefore B) because
C) if D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) therefore

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm

A) would B) will
C) should D) surely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) should

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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.

 

Three Indian ad agencies have _______________ awards at the International competition.

A) obtained B) attained
C) bagged D)  procured
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) bagged

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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.

 

Did they pay the clerks their salary on the first day of the month?

 

A) Were the clerks paid their salary on the first day of the month? B) Are the clerks paid then salary on the first day of the month?
C) Was the clerk paid his salary on the first day of the month? D) Were the clerks being paid their salary.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Were the clerks paid their salary on the first day of the month?

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Several countries ___________________ the world are now replacing the __________________ model of criminal justice partly _____________________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, _____________________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ____________________ indigenous systems of justice.

 

now replacing the __________________

 

A) opposing B) anti
C) against D) adversarial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) adversarial

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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'.

To his opinion (1)/ every entertainment (2)/ movie is foolish. (3)/ No error (4)

 

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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

 

Fritter

 

A) Blow B) Dwindle
C) Dissipate D) Save
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Save

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