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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Carry the can

A) To listen to something with considerable doubt B) To be impatient
C) To be in touch D) To take the responsibility of some misdemeanor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To take the responsibility of some misdemeanor

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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.
At the drop of a hat

A) Without any hesitation; instantly. B) Show outward respect to someone you hate.
C) Forcibly let go of something which is very personal to you. D) A mistake which is of not much consequence.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Without any hesitation; instantly.

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The teacher said, “The moon goes round the earth.”

A) The teacher said that the moon goes round the earth. B) The teacher asked whether the moon goes round the earth.
C) The teacher informed about moon going round the earth. D) The teacher asked whether moon goes round.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The teacher said that the moon goes round the earth.

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

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


coming months might _________________ a challenge."

A) show B) pose
C) throw D) put up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pose

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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.

 

The boss said to the secretary, "Bring the file that I had given to you yesterday."

A) The boss told the secretary to bring the file that I had given to her the day before. B) The boss told his secretary to bring the file that he gave her yesterday.
C) The boss told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her the day before. D) The boss had told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her yesterday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The boss told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her the day before.

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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'.

 

During the class(A)/the teacher request to(B)/the students to have patience.(C)/No error(D)

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

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Had I been (A) / in my brother's position (B) / I would have refused the offer. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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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.

 

Three Indian ad agencies have _______________ awards at the International competition.

A) obtained B) attained
C) bagged D)  procured
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) bagged

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