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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:

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To get into hot waters

A) To be impatient B) To suffer a huge financial loss
C) To get into trouble D) To be in a confused state of mind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To get into trouble

Explanation:

To get into hot waters means to get into trouble. Example: The young boy got into hot water with his parents when he had a fight at school.

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To throw up the sponge

A) To surrender or give up a contest B) To offer a challenge
C) To become utterly disappointed D) To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To surrender or give up a contest

Explanation:

To throw up the sponge means to give up a contest or to acknowledge defeat or surrender

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Q:

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To talk through one’s hat

A) To speak fluently B) To talk nonsense
C) To talk wisdom D) To speak at random
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To talk nonsense

Explanation:

To talk through one’s hat means to say foolish things i.e. to talk nonsense.

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Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

To hold something in leash

A) To restrain B) To disappoint
C) To dismiss D) To discourage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To restrain

Explanation:

To hold something in leash means to control and ‘to restrain’ also means to control

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Sceptic

A) Cryptic B) Believer
C) Support D) Eminent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Believer

Explanation:

Sceptic means doubterCryptic means mysteriousBeliever means who believes in the truthwhich is nearly opposite in meaning to ScepticEminent means prestigious

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Q:

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Acrimonious

A) Legal B) Severe
C) Cursive D) Harmonious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Harmonious

Explanation:

Acrimonious means angry (typically of speech or discussion)Legal means relating to lawSevere means extremeCursive means written with the letters joinedHarmonious means sweet-soundingwhichis nearly opposite meaning to Acrimonious

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Q:

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Insolent

A) Sullen B) Affable
C) Determined D) Rich
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Affable

Explanation:

Insolent means ill-manneredSullen means moodyAffable means good-naturedwhich is nearly opposite to InsolentDetermined means purposeful

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Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-

Refractory

A) Refreshing B) Burdensome
C) Privileged D) Manageable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Manageable

Explanation:

Refractorymeans unmanageablewhich is nearly opposite to manageable.Refreshing means revivifyingBurdensome means troublesomePrivileged means advantage

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