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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Everyone hoped of good weather on the day of the wedding

A) for	B) at
C) about	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous	B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist	D) Abstain, Defer

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

A) Western disturbances	B) Cyclonic depression
C) Southwest monsoon	D) Retreating monsoon

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Western disturbances

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Ozone protects biosphere from ___________

A) X - rays	B) Gamma rays
C) Ultraviolet rays	D) Infrared rays

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ultraviolet rays

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During the night, the direction of the wind would be from the __________________.

A) valleys to the mountains	B) mountains to the valleys
C) land to the sea	D) sea to the land

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) land to the sea

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

Incensed

A) Ecstatic	B) Exasperated
C) Elated	D) Blithe

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exasperated

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

Parsimonious

A) Avaricious	B) Chintzy
C) Frugal	D) Lavish

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lavish

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To exclude from a society or group.

A) to ostracise	B) to deport
C) to boycott	D) to snub

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