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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

One should exercise their right to vote

A) his B) our
C) one’s D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Gaurantee B) Itinerary
C) Magnificent D) Writing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gaurantee

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In arc welding, Argon is used because of its

A) Low reactivity with metal B) Ability to lower the melting point of the metal
C) High flammability D) High calorific value
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Low reactivity with metal

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Opposite the micropylar end, is the __________, representing the basal part of the ovule.

A) hilum B) funicle
C) chalaza D) nucellus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chalaza

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Garadi is a folk dance of_____.

A) Mizoram B) Puducherry
C) Gujarat D) Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Puducherry

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 

 

Rivet

 

A) Heavy B) Joyous  
C) Engage D) Revolve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Engage

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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.

 

Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

 

A) Splotch B) Smudge
C) Graffiti D) Streak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Graffiti

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