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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.

 

His behaviour embarrasses me.

 

A) His behaviour is embarrassing for me. B) I am embarrassed by his behaviour.
C) I am myself embarrassed by his behaviour. D) Embarrassing of myself is done by his behaviour.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I am embarrassed by his behaviour.

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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 regard with disgust and hatred.

A) tease B) abhor
C) ridicule D) sneer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) abhor

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I cannot conceive of _____________ accepting the post.

A) he B) his
C) him D) he'll
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) his

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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.

 

The best of both worlds

A) To live like a saint so that you are the best in the living world as well as the heavens B) To be lucky in life as well as in death
C) The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time D) To be popular amongst both the opposing groups
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time

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

Stymie

A) Explicate B) Abet
C) Impede D) Aid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Impede

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The watchman said, "Thief! Thief! Catch him!"

A) The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief. B) The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
C) The watchman shouted to the crowd, catch the thief. D) The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, catch him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief.

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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 joy of (cook) a meal with freshly grown herbs was boundless

A) cooked B) cooking
C) cooks D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cooking

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The maestro's son has no taste _________ music.

A) about B) with
C) in D) to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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