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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial effluents?

A) Parthenium	B) Elephant grass
C) Water hycinth	D) Mogar grass

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Parthenium

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

A) Enticing	B) Fleeting
C) Erratic	D) Elusive

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Enticing

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.	B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.	D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Children are sensitive

X-to what happens around them and are
Y-enthusiastic about working on
Z-plays that reflect their lives

A) ZYX	B) XYZ
C) ZXY	D) YZX

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) XYZ

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In the following question, four words have been written out of which only one is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Abhorrent	B) Abstinent
C) Achievement	D) Accruemant

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Accruemant

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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.
Actuate

A) True	B) Move
C) Select	D) Kill

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Move

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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.

Celestial

A) Heavenly	B) Blessed
C) Hellish	D) Holy

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