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Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair -

 

Impulsive : Impromptu

 

A) Moderate : Increase B) Flawless : Impeccable
C) Perpetual : Transitory D) Resistant : Receptive

Answer:   B) Flawless : Impeccable



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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.

 

Leaders usher

A-creates a natural tension

B-in organisational change, which

C-as the status quo fights back

 

A) ACB B) ABC
C) BAC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BAC

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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 improvementis needed, select "no improvement".

 

During the last decade the typewriters (had give) way to the computers.

 

A) have gave B) is giving
C) have given D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have given

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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".

 

People (have got so addict) to their virtual life that they forget there is more to life than just sitting in front of a plastic box.

 

A) have got so addicting B) has got so addicted
C) have got so addicted D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have got so addicted

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

 

A) Verification B) Substantiation
C) Speculation D) Attestation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speculation

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.

 

A) Wanton B) Brazen
C) Flagrant D) Samizdat  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Samizdat  

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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.

 

A fool's paradise

 

A) An average person appears smart in company of fools. B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.
C) A paradise is ruined when fools enter it. D) Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.

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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.

 

Bite off more than you can chew

 

A) A voracious person who eats with big morsels. B) It is not good manners to hog food when you are in a social setting.
C) A commitment is a commitment irrespective of whether you can do it or not. D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Take on a commitment one cannot fulfil.

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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.

 

Although it has been felt necessary to devote much space to ________ attempt to find principles that may be said to be at the basis ________ the art of all nations, the executive side of the question has not been neglected. And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study of drawing from the two opposite points of view ofline and mass here advocated may be useful, and help students to avoid some of the _____________ that results from attempting simultaneously the study of these______________ qualities of form expression.

 

study of these ______________ qualities of form expression.

 

A) difference B) different
C) differences D) differently
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) different

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