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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.

 

Familiarity breeds contempt

A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them B) if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
C) too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness D) routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them

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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.

 

To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it.

A) amend B) edit
C) rephrase D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

A) pleasant B) severe
C) mean D) nasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) pleasant

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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.


Analogous

 

A) Similar B) Parallel
C)  Related D) Disagreeing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Disagreeing

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

A case in point is Sydney, Australia, where last year more than 8,000 pedestrians (is fined) for illegally crossing city streets.

 

 

A) was fined B) were fined
C) were being fine D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were fined

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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.

 

Egoism is ______ or negative pride-the mentality of showing and acting superior to others.

 

A) surfict B) conceit
C) forfeit D) resceit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) conceit

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Rupa said to the driver, "Can you take me to the doctor now?"

 

A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then. B) Rupa asked the driver that if he could take her to the doctor than.
C) Rupa asked the driver that if he would take her to the doctor at once. D) Rupa asked the driver that if he can take her to the doctor than at once.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rupa asked the driver if he could take her to the doctor then.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

The report (has already been) given to the Board.

 

A) have already been B) have already being
C) has already being D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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