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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

There is little room for free and open inquiry, and fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquestioned.

I. There is a little room for free and open inquiry

II. There is the little room for free and open inquiry

III. There is lessening room for free and open inquiry

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both I and III
 
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Explanation:
'Little' carries a negative connotation and means hardly any or negligible. 'A little' carries a positive connotation and means 'some'. Since second part of the sentence mentions that 'fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquest ioned', it can be concluded that something negative is being talked about. Thus, there would be no option for free and open inquiry.
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Meretricious

A) Brazen B) Natural
C) Exemplary D) Gaudy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Natural

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

A) Believer B) Erroneous
C) Nervous D) Nihilist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Believer

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Myopia is connected with

A) Teeth B) Eyes
C) Lungs D) Skin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eyes

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Myopia is a disease connected with eyes. Myopia is also called as Nearsightedness.

 

  • It is a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry.

 

  • It occurs when the shape of your eye causes light rays to bend (refract) incorrectly, focusing images in front of your retina instead of on your retina.
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Photosynthesis takes place in the presence of chlorophyll and _________.

A) water B) nutrients
C) carbon-dioxide D) sunlight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sunlight

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

A) Ergomania B) Idolomania
C) Islomania D) Ethnomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ergomania

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

A) Ebb B) Fade
C) Extend D) Wane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Extend

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Why did your mother write such a book?

A) Why was such a book written by your mother? B) Why is such a book written by your mother?
C) Why your mother wrote such a book? D) Why was such a book wrote by your mother?
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Why was such a book written by your mother?

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