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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows.

In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame.

Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately .

 

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. B) It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C) It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. D) It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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

Supple

A) Flexible B) Brittle
C) Pliable D) Bending
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brittle

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

To maneuver

A) To manipulate B) To proceed
C) To cease D) To machinate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To cease

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

I am sorry I am late, I was __________ up in traffic.

 

A) held B) delayed
C) detained D) stucked
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) held

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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.

 

Clammy

 

A) Sweaty   B) Wet  
C) Misty   D) Dry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dry

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Helium is added to the oxygen supply of deep sea divers because it is _________

A) less poisonous than nitrogen B) Lighter than nitrogen
C) Readily miscible with oxygen D) less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure

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In Microsoft Word, under character formatting ___________ is used to apply colors to the characters.

A) Font style B) Font color
C) Effects D) Size
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Font color

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How many agreements have been signed by India and Israel on January 15, 2018?

A) 6 B) 9
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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