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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.

The idea of a standard time

X-lives that we often take it for
Y-zone has become so integral to our
Z-granted and assume it to be a part of natural phenomena

A) ZYX B) XYZ
C) YZX D) YXZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) YXZ

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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.

To Have bitten off more than you can chew

A) To eat voraciously and then fall sick B) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult D) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult

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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.
dead ringer

A) a competition whose outcome is already decided (by unfair means) B) a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition
C) a person who was in a situation to warn others is now missing D) a warning which comes too late, after the damage is done
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a candidate fraudulently substituted for another in a competition

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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.
Evidently it was too
X-of a deadly-looking cobra or
Y-two we saw no reptiles
Z-dry for game, and with the exception

A) YZX B) YXZ
C) XZY D) ZXY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ZXY

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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".

Tunnels (is built) to connect houses and places of worship whereas innovative trick doors were attached to the underground cities.

A) was built B) were built
C) were building D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were built

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

The Management Committee (A)/ was divided (B)/ in their opinion. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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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.

 


We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture. 

 


but holding its roots _______.

 

A) light B) fast
C) hardly D) hard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) fast

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Some roots, called _________________, arise from an organ other than the radicle.

A) tap roots B) stilt roots
C) fibrous roots D) adventitious roots
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) adventitious roots

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