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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.

Ram was singing a beautiful song for his mother.

A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother. B) A beautiful song was sang by Ram for his mother.
C) A beautiful song was sung by Ram for his mother. D) A beautiful song was sung for his mother by Ram.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A beautiful song was being sung by Ram for his mother.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

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The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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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.

Invective

A) Invent B) Expressive
C) Abusive D) Invitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abusive

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

A) Misery B) Censure
C) Composure D) Dilemma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Composure

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas or a gas which can deplete the ozone layer?

A) N2O B) AsH3
C) N2 D) C5H12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) N2O

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Andy Murray is associated with which Sport?

A) Lawn Tennis B) Basketball
C) Formula One D) WWE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lawn Tennis

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

Chauvinism

A) Neutral B) Aloof
C) Zealotry D) Evenhanded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Zealotry

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


The nation has been _____as a relatively extensive, territorial relation of nativity. We have further formulated the_____of the nation as a territorially_____, yet bounded, social relation for the generation, transmission, and ____of life. When the nation is a national state, it is also a_____for the protection of life. The nation is often ______by the metaphor of familial relations and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of_____family. This is understandable because both the nation and the family are relations of_____. Nonetheless, there is an important difference, and to understand this will _____a more detailed examination of the_____ between territory and bonding.


The nation has been ____ as a relatively extensive

A) denied B) designed
C) defined D) derived
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) defined

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