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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Sunil and I helped to sell tickets.

A) we B) us
C) me 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 best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

A wet blanket

A) A safety net of precaution from fires. B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
C) An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep. D) A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

FUTILE

A) DISTINCT B) OPEN
C) PLEASED D) FRUITFUL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) FRUITFUL

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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.

 

"We were living in Dehradun," they told me.

A) They told me that they had been living in Dehradun. B) They told me that they lived in Dehradun.
C) They told me this that they had been living in Dehradun. D) They told me this that they were living in Dehradun.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) They told me that they had been living in Dehradun.

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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.

 

Perennial

 

A) Dangerous B) Lasting
C) Dry D) Perishable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lasting

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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.

 

Assiduous

 

A) Active B) Neglectful
C) Diligent D) Zealous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Neglectful

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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".

 

By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky.

 

 

A) was sitting B) had sitting
C) was sit D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) was sitting

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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.

 

Oats are cut shortly before reaching _______________, when they are known as oat­hay.

 

A) maturity B) age
C) ripeness D) readiness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) maturity

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