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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.

Actions speak louder than words

A) Achievers are better than those who talk big B) No action can compensate for saying bad words
C) A pen is mightier than a sword D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) What someone does mean more than what they say they will do

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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.

 

My friend said, "I can lift 50 kilos easily."

A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily. B) My friend told us that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
C) My friend told us this he could lift 50 kilos easily. D) My friend told us this that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily.

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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.

 

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.

A) see his tricks. B) see into his tricks.
C) see over his tricks. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.

Showing a lack of courage or confidence

A) Tenacious B) Indomitable
C) Timid D) Gutsy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Timid

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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 revolting players and the game's administrators held _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute.

A) unnecessary B) obligatory
C) preliminary D) silent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) preliminary

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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.

 

The boxer lands an upper cut to the chin of his opponent.

A) Landing of an upper cut was done by the boxer to the chin of his opponent. B) The chin of the opponent is where the upper cut of the boxer has landed.
C) Upper cutting of the chin of his opponent has been done by the boxer. D) An upper cut was landed to the chin of his opponent by the boxer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) An upper cut was landed to the chin of his opponent by the boxer.

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- In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. A poor woman lost her only son.

P. He asked her to bring mustard seed from a house where no death had ever taken place.
Q. As Buddha wanted her to understand that death is inevitable.
R. She could not find such a house.
S. She came to Buddha to bring her son back to life.
6. The woman understood the message of Buddha.

 

A) SPQR B) SQPR
C) RSPQ D) SRPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) SQPR

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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.

Cap in hand

A) Defiant B) Screaming
C) Well behaved D) In a respectful manner
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) In a respectful manner

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