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Q:

The following sentence contains which type of conjunction?

"She is not only a great singer but also an exceptional dancer."

A) Phrasal B) Subordinating
C) Correlative D) Coordinating

Answer:   C) Correlative



Explanation:

A conjunction is a word that joins words, clauses, phrases or sentences.

For example but, and, or, nor, yet for, so, although, since, because, unless, when, where, while, etc.

There are four types of conjunctions:

1. Subordinating Conjunction

2. Correlative Conjunction

3. Phrasal Conjunction

4. Coordinating Conjunction

 

In the given sentence, "She is not only a great singer but also an exceptional dancer" Not Only But Also is a type of Correlative conjunction.

Q:

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

 

to imply or suggest an idea in addition to the literal meaning

 

A) to nub B) to connote
C) to malign D) to purport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to connote

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

Ajay, who (was studying) architecture at present, hopes to go to Australia after graduation.

 

A) studies B) has been studying
C) is studying D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) is studying

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Q:

Select the synonym of

 

redemption

 

A) forfeit B) atonement
C) retribution D) penalty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) atonement

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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

The elephant in the room

A) A very fat man B) When a big person is finally trapped
C) An obvious problem that no one wants to discuss D) One person who is strong enough to defeat everybody else
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An obvious problem that no one wants to discuss

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Q:

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

 

In some seats, the

P-­winning margin, thereby
Q­-votes for NOTA have been larger than the
R­-determining the result

 

A) RPQ B) QRP
C) QPR D) PRQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QPR

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Q:

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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

A) effects B) affected
C) affects D) affect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) affects

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Q:

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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

_____________ Central government expenditures

 

A) onto B) on
C) upon D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on

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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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze

 

A) juxtaposition B) nearness
C) contact D) proximity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) juxtaposition

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