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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

People in some rural areas don't get water to drink, (besides) many people in urban areas have water even for their pools.

 

A) and B) whereas
C) where D) no improvement

Answer:   B) whereas



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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.
An axe to grind

A) To act bravely B) To act like a fool
C) To have a selfish motive D) To take risk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have a selfish motive

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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.
Kick the bucket

A) Loose temper B) To delay a little longer
C) To die D) To meet with an accident
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To die

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

A) Bold B) Calm
C) Fear D) Violent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Calm

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

A) Adroit B) Handy
C) Pliable D) Simple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Simple

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

A) Defraud B) Illicit
C) Secret D) Stare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Defraud

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

A) Activity B) Drowsy
C) Modest D) Pleasure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Drowsy

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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.
Corruption is a standing hindrance _____ the nation's development.

A) of B) over
C) to D) upon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to

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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.
_____ you work hard, you cannot succeed.

A) If B) Till
C) Until D) Unless
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Unless

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