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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.

At first glance, it seems implausible that such an intricately engineered bio system such as our could have come about merely as a result of random modifications.

i. such an intricately engineered bio system as ours

ii. such intricately engineered bio system such as our

iii. such intricately engineered bio system such as ours

A) Only I B) Only ii
C) Only iii D) Both ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only I

Explanation:

In the above sentence, the example of our bio system is given when an intricately engineered bio system is talked about. To show possession here, “ours” will be used in place of “our”.

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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.
To give the devil his due

A) To punish the wrong person B) To give credit to even a notorious person
C) To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own D) To stand in the way of the devil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To give credit to even a notorious person

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Having or involving an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

A) Valiant B) Stout
C) Phobic D)  Foolhardy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phobic

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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.

The dog runs ______ the street.

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

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Why you (A) / copying your homework (B) / from someone else? (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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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.

The government allocated Rs 1,000 Cr for __________________ of historical monuments.

A) resurrection B) revival
C) resumption D) restoration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) restoration

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

 

One who runs away from justice.

A) Plaintive B) Fugitive
C) Accretive D) Adventives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fugitive

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Too great a (A)/ variety of studies (B)/ distract the mind (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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